Newly elected BJP corporators in Mumbai have been instructed to remain in the city for the next eight to ten days as the mayoral reservation process begins. The lottery for mayoral posts is set for January 22.
The Maharashtra government will hold a lottery on January 22 to determine reservation categories for mayoral posts across 29 municipal corporations. Political parties are registering their corporators as groups ahead of the elections.
The Congress party faces uncertainty in key Maharashtra municipal corporations as shifting alliances and mayoral contests create political instability across Mumbai, Chandrapur, and Parbhani.
The Union government extends the Secunderabad Cantonment Board's tenure by one year, part of a nationwide move affecting 56 boards. Residents express frustration over delayed elections and governance issues.
Laila Cunningham, Reform UK's London mayoral candidate, faces backlash for suggesting stop-and-search checks for burqa-wearing women, with critics warning of increased Islamophobia.
After winning big in civic polls, the BJP must pick mayoral candidates for PMC and PCMC. Several senior corporators are in the race, with party insiders hinting at possible surprises.
The Punjab government has given a firm assurance to the Punjab and Haryana High Court that the mayoral election for Moga will be conducted by January 31, 2024.
BJP and SAD leaders staged a protest outside the Punjab CM's residence, alleging illegal detention of a BJP councillor's family member. They accuse the AAP government of a 'well-planned conspiracy' and political intimidation ahead of mayoral elections.
As Chandigarh's mayoral election nears on Jan 29, BJP, AAP, and Congress scramble for candidates. Speculation of an AAP-Congress alliance fades after public spats. Nominations to be filed on January 22. Read the full analysis.
Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria says a one-year mayoral term hampers city development. New models, including longer tenures, are under review for approval by the Centre.
Himachal Pradesh High Court imposes Rs 50,000 fine on state govt for procedural delay in PIL challenging Shimla mayor's tenure extension. Next hearing on Feb 24. Read the full details.
AAP's Jarnail Singh accuses Congress of a 'secret pact' with BJP, throwing the opposition alliance into disarray just three weeks before Chandigarh's mayoral elections. BJP now holds a clear advantage.
Chandigarh's mayoral election on January 29 will be decided by a 'Show of Hands', creating a tense 18-18 tie between BJP and Congress-AAP alliance. Get the full details on the political showdown.
The BJP's search for a mayoral candidate in Chandigarh intensifies as four seasoned councillors lead the race. Key factors and RSS's role in the final selection revealed. Read more.
Chandigarh's mayoral election is scheduled for January 29. A detailed SOP ensures transparency with show-of-hands voting, continuous videography, and strict security protocols. Read the full guidelines.
With the final mayoral election of the 2022-2026 term approaching, the BJP is pulling out all stops to win mayor, senior deputy mayor, and deputy mayor posts in Chandigarh. A victory is seen as crucial for setting the stage for the 2027-2031 MC term. Read
NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani reverses his pledge to end mayoral control of public schools, opting for accountability. He appoints new chancellor to lead the $40 billion system. Read more.
Chandigarh UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria advocates extending the mayor's tenure beyond one year, despite the Centre stating no proposal is under consideration. Explore the debate on civic governance reforms.
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria plans to advocate for extending the Chandigarh mayor's tenure from one year to 2.5 or 5 years. Read about the potential changes and key civic updates.
Two AAP councillors defect to BJP, creating a 18-18 tie in Chandigarh's Municipal Corporation ahead of January mayoral elections. AAP and Congress allege horse trading.
In a major political shift, two AAP councillors from Chandigarh have joined the BJP ahead of the mayoral polls. The move is expected to impact the power dynamics in the city's municipal corporation.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation initiates the mayoral election process for 2026, with a historic shift to open voting. All details on dates, procedure, and the general category reservation.
The Centre has asked all states for an urgent status report on forming Civil Services Boards, mandated by SC in 2013 to ensure stable postings. An RTI by an IFS officer triggered the move.
The newly elected governing council of Thiruvananthapuram city corporation formally took oath on Sunday, marking the start of a new administrative term focused on urban infrastructure, waste management, and water supply. Read about the key members and the
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Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara clarifies viral prison videos are from BJP's tenure. Data reveals 153 cases registered for banned items in prisons over two years. Read the full story.
Telangana govt forms 9-member SIT led by Hyderabad CP VC Sajjanar to investigate alleged phone tapping during BRS tenure. Key accused Prabhakar Rao's custody ended ahead of SC hearing.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's ambiguous comments on his term sparked a major debate in the Assembly. Home Minister G Parameshwara intervened to clarify the government will complete its full tenure. Read the full details.
New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge received 11 write-in votes in the 2025 NYC mayoral election, a symbolic gesture from fans who view him as a civic icon beyond baseball.