MVA close to finalising Kolhapur seat-sharing pact
MVA alliance finalises seat-sharing for Kolhapur polls with Congress as senior partner. BJP-led Mahayuti also gears up for civic battles in Sangli and Ichalkaranji. Key details inside.
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Maharashtra Civic Polls Set, BJP Mobilizes, Legal Issues in Chandrapur
State Election Commission announces civic body polls in Maharashtra, ending long waits. BJP begins candidate selection, while legal questions over reservations arise in Chandrapur. Read the full analysis.
MP Kashyap Urges Fast-Track of Cantonment Merger in Lok Sabha
BJP MP Suresh Kumar Kashyap raises issue of delayed merger of civil cantonment areas with municipal bodies, depriving residents of civic amenities. Calls for urgent government action.
Debate Reignites for Separate Pune East Municipal Corporation
The first elections in demerged Phursungi-Uruli Devachi fuel calls for a dedicated civic body for Pune's east. Experts & politicians cite PMC's overstretched limits & poor amenities. Read more.
BJP wins 7, AAP 3 in Delhi MCD bypolls
BJP secured 7 seats in the MCD by-elections, strengthening its position. AAP won 3, Congress 1, and Forward Bloc 1. The results impact the balance of power ahead of the 2025 mayoral polls.
Chandigarh MC Distributes Sanitation Kits to Staff
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation provides sanitation kits to 1,500+ staff for monsoon safety. Learn about the initiative's impact on public health and worker welfare.
Almora Councillors Protest Over Stalled Work, No Commissioner
Congress-backed & independent councillors in Almora begin an indefinite protest, citing administrative stagnation, monkey menace & lack of a permanent municipal commissioner. Read more.
HDMC Audit Reveals Massive Loss in Advertisement Revenue
An internal audit of Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation reveals a staggering loss of crores in potential advertisement revenue due to poor management. Find out the key findings and what it means for the city.
Nashik's Rs 200 Cr Godavari Bonds Listed, Oversubscribed 4x
Nashik Municipal Corporation lists Rs 200 crore bonds on NSE, oversubscribed 3.95 times. Funds to clean Godavari for Kumbh Mela 2027. NMC gets Rs 26 crore incentive.
Nashik raises Rs 200 crore via bonds for Kumbh Mela 2027
Nashik Municipal Corporation's bond issue for Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2027 oversubscribed 3.95 times, raising Rs 200 crore. NSE MD highlights investor confidence in municipal bonds. Read more.
Fadnavis Criticises SEC Over Postponed Council Elections
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis criticises State Election Commission's decision to postpone municipal council polls as arbitrary and legally wrong. Govt to submit representation.
Nashik's Rs 200 Cr Bond Listing for Godavari, Kumbh Projects
Nashik Municipal Corporation lists Rs 200 crore 'Clean Godavari Bonds' on NSE to fund key infrastructure, including sewerage and Ram Jhula, ahead of the 2027 Kumbh Mela. Read more.
Fadnavis Criticises SEC Over Postponed Maharashtra Civic Polls
Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis sharply criticises the State Election Commission's decision to delay municipal council elections, calling it arbitrary and unfair to candidates. Govt to submit representation.
27 Municipalities Merged into GHMC in Hyderabad
Governor Jishnu Dev Varma signs ordinance merging 27 municipalities into GHMC to boost administrative efficiency and service delivery in Hyderabad's expanding metro region. Details inside.
Kolkata Dengue Cases Surge Amid Temperature Fluctuations
Kolkata reports 122 new dengue cases in one week, total reaches 1,501. South Kolkata neighborhoods show steady spike while BMC area crosses 400 cases. Learn prevention tips.
Stray Dogs Terrorize Nagpur Residents Before Polls
Nagpur residents cite stray dog attacks as urgent election concern. Learn how urban planning failures exacerbate the crisis in Wadi ahead of voting.
GHMC Expansion: Hyderabad to Double in Administrative Size
Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation plans to merge 27 municipalities, potentially creating India's largest municipal body with 300 wards across 2,053 sq km. Learn about the massive administrative overhaul.
Delhi MCD Bypolls: Voting Underway for 12 Wards
Voting begins for 12 MCD wards in Delhi with 51 candidates in fray. Results will test political mood after BJP's assembly victory. Follow live updates.
SC Directs Maharashtra Civic Polls Amid Reservation Row
Supreme Court orders immediate elections for 29 Maharashtra municipal corporations while questioning Nagpur's 54.30% reservation breach. Results for Nagpur and Chandrapur to remain provisional.
Delhi MCD Bypoll: 12 Wards to Decide Power Balance
Delhi's MCD bypoll for 12 wards on November 30 is crucial for BJP, AAP, and Congress. Results could alter financial control and civic governance in the national capital. Read more.
Naik family rift intensifies Pusad Municipal Council contest
Political drama unfolds in Pusad as Naik family members split over municipal council chairperson post. Brothers-in-law campaign against NCP nominee Mohini Naik, creating triangular contest. Elections scheduled for December 2.
Hyderabad Now India's Largest Civic Body: 2,053 sq km
Hyderabad's GHMC becomes India's largest municipal corporation after merging 27 surrounding municipalities, covering 2,053 sq km - larger than Delhi, Mumbai & Bengaluru.
Panchkula Sanitation Workers Get 2017-23 Arrears
Panchkula Mayor Kulbhushan Goyal announces ₹8 crore arrears for 620 sanitation workers from 2017-2023. Distribution event on Nov 26 with scholarships for workers' children.
Jaipur sanitation workers end hunger strike, boycott work
Jaipur sanitation workers suspended their 4-day hunger strike due to health concerns but announced complete work boycott starting Tuesday. Read about their demands and protest escalation.
BJP Corporator Removed from Vadodara Committee
BJP corporator Bandish Shah removed from Vadodara Municipal Corporation's standing committee due to prolonged absence. Shah cites father's health issues as reason. Read full details.
Worldwide Condemnation of China's Treatment of Uyghurs
International pressure mounts as China faces global protests over human rights violations against Uyghur Muslims. Join the conversation about human rights protection.
Ishaq Dar's Brussels Visit Amid Pakistan Rights Crisis
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar faces tough questions in Brussels as EU scrutinizes human rights record. Will economic ties survive rights concerns? Read analysis.
Ex-Delhi MLA Jitender Singh Shunty Joins Punjab Rights Panel
Former Delhi MLA Jitender Singh Shunty, Padma Shri awardee and social worker, appointed as member of Punjab Human Rights Commission. Learn about his humanitarian work and political journey.
India to Present National Perspective at UN Rights Council
India will present its national perspective during UN Human Rights Council review. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar affirms commitment to human rights principles.
Bengaluru Urban Most Unsafe for Children in Karnataka
Karnataka's Child Rights Index reveals Bengaluru Urban as the most unsafe district for children. Learn about the shocking findings and what needs to change.
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