Estranged cousins Ajit Pawar and Supriya Sule came together on a political platform in Pune to release a joint manifesto for the civic polls, sparking merger speculation. Read the full story.
Former Maharashtra minister Gulabrao Gavande suffered a heart attack in Akola, was rushed to Nagpur for advanced angioplasty. Senior cardiologist confirms he is out of danger. Read for details on his health and political reactions.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar denies NCP merger speculation, focuses on civic polls. He criticizes BJP's local leadership for 'crisis' in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad. Read his full interview.
In a significant pre-poll shift, former CPI(M) member V R Ramakrishnan and Left sympathiser Reji Lukose joined the BJP in Kerala on Thursday, ahead of the crucial April elections. Read the full analysis.
Reji Lukose, a prominent CPI(M) defender in media debates for a decade, defects to BJP, accusing his former party of fostering communalism and abandoning its core ideology.
Anbumani Ramadass's faction of the PMK formally aligns with the NDA, a significant move ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections that reshapes Tamil Nadu's political landscape. Read more.
Sangeeta Chendvankar, the key whistleblower in the Badlapur school assault case, has joined the NCP led by Ajit Pawar. Her move comes just before Maharashtra's crucial municipal corporation elections scheduled for January 15.
The whistleblower in the Badlapur sexual assault case has joined the NCP, raising political eyebrows. Discover the full story behind this significant move and its implications.
Former BJP MLA and tribal leader Mahesh Vasava joins Congress during Jan Akrosh Yatra in Dahod. This move reshapes Gujarat's tribal politics ahead of key elections. Read more.
In a major political shift, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena leader Santosh Dhuri joins the BJP, citing ideological alignment. This move strengthens BJP's position ahead of crucial state elections.
BJP shocks Akola by picking Mangesh Zhine, a daily-wage worker, over a veteran for a civic poll. This move, seen as reviving the party's grassroots narrative, sets up a high-stakes contest. Read the full story.
NCP(SP) working president Supriya Sule confirms alliance with Ajit Pawar's NCP for Maharashtra civic polls, discusses seat-sharing and addresses Adani ties. Get the latest political updates.
Former BJP corporator Amol Balwadkar joins NCP after last-minute ticket denial, becoming their candidate. This move intensifies the Pune civic election battle. Read the full story for details.
CBI's supplementary chargesheet alleges RG Kar Medical College's Akhtar Ali, the initial whistleblower, was an 'important component' in procurement fraud, receiving lakhs in bribes. Read the full investigation details.
After a bitter split, Sharad and Ajit Pawar's NCP groups form an alliance for Pune's civic polls. Political analysts see this as a potential first step towards a larger reconciliation in Maharashtra politics. Read more.
Sharad Pawar's NCP suffers major setbacks in Mumbai as city unit chief Rakhi Jadhav joins BJP and other leaders defect to Ajit Pawar's faction. Political observers cite alliance failures and poor management as key reasons. Read the full analysis.
In a major political shift ahead of Mumbai civic polls, NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) Mumbai President Rakhi Jadhav joins BJP, dealing a blow to the opposition alliance. Read more.
In a major political shift, Rakhee Jadhav, Mumbai chief of Sharad Pawar's NCP, has joined the BJP. She is likely to contest from Ghatkopar in the 2026 BMC elections. Read the full story for details.
In a significant political move, NCP and NCP(SP) have formed an alliance for the Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal elections. A similar attempt for Pune failed. Read the latest on Maharashtra politics.
Ajit Pawar's NCP announces a crucial alliance with Sharad Pawar's NCP(SP) for the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation elections, reuniting the party factions for the civic battle.
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar confirms NCP and NCP(SP) will contest PCMC elections together. Seat-sharing pact finalised, candidates announced. Details on the political reunion and its impact.
Alliance talks between NCP and Sharad Pawar's NCP(SP) for Pune Municipal Corporation elections have failed. The deadlock occurred over the demand to use the 'clock' symbol. The NCP(SP) has now rushed back to the MVA fold for seat-sharing discussions.
Crucial seat-sharing negotiations between NCP (SP) and NCP for the Pune Municipal Corporation elections have failed. Polling for 29 Maharashtra civic bodies is set for January 15.
NCP(SP) MP Supriya Sule signals potential alliance with NCP for municipal elections, citing historical Congress-NCP pact. Talks ongoing, no final proposal yet.
Shiv Sena (UBT) suffers a major setback as four-time corporator and Kalyan district president Dhananjay Bodare, along with four others, joins BJP ahead of municipal polls. Read the full story.
Former Pune mayor Prashant Jagtap resigns from NCP (SP), opposing a potential alliance with Ajit Pawar's NCP for civic polls. He vows to stay in politics and contest elections. Read the full story.
A US judge has blocked Donald Trump's attempt to strip security clearance from a lawyer who represented whistleblowers. Read the full story on the legal battle.
The US Department of Homeland Security withdraws plan to deport Guan Heng, who exposed alleged rights abuses in Xinjiang. His asylum case is now expected to proceed. Read the full story.
Former NCP corporator Rahul Kalate joins BJP in Mumbai, boosting the party's prospects for PCMC polls. The move sparks internal dissent but gains support from key leaders. Read more.
In a major political shift, over 5,000 individuals, including ex-Congress members and local groups, joined the BJP in Lakhimpur, Assam. The move signals growing support for CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's leadership ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.