A Rajasthan minister's proposal to reintroduce minimum educational qualifications for local body representatives has triggered a major debate. Could 20-30% of candidates be disqualified? Read the full story.
A total of 5,098 nomination forms were collected across Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad municipal areas on the first day. No formal filings yet as parties finalize candidates. Details inside.
Rajasthan's State Election Commission has significantly increased expenditure limits for candidates in panchayat and urban local body elections. New campaign vehicle restrictions also announced.
Nagpur gears up for civic elections on Jan 16, 2026, ending its longest spell of administrator rule since 2022. Over 24.8 lakh voters to decide the city's future.
BJP emerged as the largest party in Nashik division civic polls, winning 21 presidential posts. Congress celebrated Shrirampur win, while NCP ended Sena's 25-year rule in Bhagur. Full results and analysis inside.
BJP secured only six municipal council president posts in Amravati district, contrary to pre-poll claims. Congress and regional parties made significant gains. Get the full results and analysis here.
BJP faces backlash as all six members from a single family, including the presidential nominee, lose the Loha municipal council elections in Nanded. NCP sweeps the polls. Read the full analysis.
The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secures a massive victory in Maharashtra's local body elections, winning 207 president posts. CM Fadnavis hails it as the biggest win in 25 years. Full results and analysis inside.
BJP maintains stronghold in Akola district, winning four local bodies. Congress-led MVA returns in Balapur, while VBA scores a major upset in Barshitakli Nagar Panchayat. Full results inside.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to Maharashtra voters for the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance's strong performance in municipal council and nagar panchayat elections, calling it a trust vote in people-centric development.
Mahayuti alliance maintains a strong lead in Satara local body elections 2025. BJP wins 3 seats, Shiv Sena and NCP also perform well. Get full results and analysis.
Maharashtra Congress chief Harshavardhan Sapkal accuses State Election Commission of ensuring Mahayuti's victory in local body polls. Congress announces it will go solo in the upcoming BMC elections. Details inside.
Results for the 2025 Maharashtra local body elections in Dhule and Nandurbar are out. BJP, Congress, and NCP compete for control of municipal councils and nagar panchayats. Get the latest seat counts and analysis here.
BJP takes early lead in Maharashtra's Raigad and Palghar local body elections 2025, winning several municipal council and nagar panchayat seats. Full results and analysis here.
Results for the 2025 Maharashtra local body elections in Nanded and Latur are declared. Get the latest updates on winning parties, vote counts, and political implications for the state.
Mahayuti and MVA clash in Nagpur local body polls 2025. Results for Butibori, Ramtek, Saoner, Wanadongari, Wadi, and Mowad declared. Full analysis inside.
Maharashtra local body poll results 2025 show MVA making gains against Mahayuti alliance. Get live updates on municipal council and nagar panchayat vote counting trends.
The deferred second phase of municipal elections across Vidarbha concluded largely peacefully. Voter turnout varied across districts, with minor glitches and one clash reported. Results today will shape local political fortunes.
Karnataka govt issues guidelines for ward reservations in Bengaluru's 5 new city corporations, using 2011 Census data. 50% cap on total reservations, with 1/3rd for backward classes and women's quota across categories. Read details.
Supreme Court upholds Rajasthan HC order, sets April 15, 2026, as deadline for Panchayat and municipal elections. Petition by ex-Congress MLA dismissed. Details inside.
Indian TV stars like Ashnoor Kaur, Rupali Ganguly, Rashami Desai, and Tejasswi Prakash share their powerful stories of facing body shaming and promoting self-love. Read their inspiring journeys.
Analysis of the 2025 municipal council elections in Nanded and Latur districts, Maharashtra. Explore the results, political dynamics, and what they signal for state politics. Read more.
Congress wins over 2,200 sarpanch seats in Telangana's final panchayat election phase. Results unlock Rs 3,000 crore in grants for village development. Read the full analysis.
Over 53 lakh voters in Telangana will cast ballots in the final phase of local body elections for 3,752 gram panchayats on Wednesday. State Election Commissioner urges high voter turnout.
CPM state secretary M V Govindan asserts anti-incumbency did not cause LDF's local poll setback. He vows no alliance with adversaries, confident of a third straight win in 2026 Kerala assembly elections. Read the full analysis.
As Kerala Congress (M) mulls rejoining UDF, Congress leadership adopts a wait-and-watch strategy to limit its bargaining power. Analysis of local body polls shows UDF's surge.
Maharashtra's Pimpri Chinchwad to hold civic polls on January 15. Over 17 lakh voters to elect 128 corporators as BJP and NCP prepare for a high-stakes battle. Key issues include water scarcity and infrastructure.
Kerala gears up for the 2025 local body polls as the State Election Commissioner confirms all preparations are complete. Key details on dates, security, and voter lists inside.
The open campaign for Kerala's first-phase local body elections concludes. A fierce triangular contest is expected, especially in Thiruvananthapuram, as BJP's influence grows. Read the latest analysis.
Scrutiny for Punjab's Panchayat Samiti elections concludes with 206 candidates in the fray. Voting on June 9, results on June 11. Key details on nominations and process.