Maharashtra Civic Polls: BJP Dominates, Congress Solo
The BJP and Shiv Sena alliance sweeps Maharashtra civic body elections after nine years. Congress contests alone while former mayors win in Mumbai.
Category : Politics
Kolkata Water Pressure Reduced in New Town Until Sunday
Residents of New Town Action Area I in Kolkata will experience reduced water pressure until Sunday evening due to pipeline repair work. Authorities advise minimizing water usage.
KMDA Repairs 26 Howrah Roads at Rs 26 Crore
Kolkata's KMDA is upgrading 26 road stretches in Howrah at Rs 26 crore, targeting accident-prone areas after a 35% rise in accidents due to potholes.
Dharwad Railway Gate Solution: Two Underpasses Nearing Finish
Two railway underpasses in Dharwad are nearing completion, ending long traffic delays on roads to Karnataka University and Haliyal-Dandeli. Vehicular traffic has already started using both stretches.
Fadnavis: BJP Creates History in Maharashtra Civic Polls
Devendra Fadnavis declares BJP's historic performance in Maharashtra civic elections as vote counting progresses amid controversies and key urban battles.
RPF Seizes 16 Kg Cocaine at Ranchi Station, Two Held
Railway Protection Force confiscated 16 kilograms of cocaine worth Rs 8 lakh at Hatia railway station in Ranchi. Two individuals from Odisha were arrested during Operation Narcos.
Dharavi Votes Opposition in 6 of 7 Seats
Dharavi's municipal election results show strong opposition performance with Shiv Sena (UBT) and Congress winning six seats. Residents expressed concerns about redevelopment projects influencing their votes.
Jharkhand HC Stays Police Action Against ED Officials in Ranchi
The Jharkhand High Court intervened in the Ranchi ED office raid case, ordering security for officials and staying police action. The court directed the Union home secretary to provide paramilitary protection.
HC Questions IT Firm's Expertise for Temple Board Digital Audit
The Travancore Devaswom Board has hired KSITIL to prepare an RFP for digitising temple finances, but the Kerala High Court doubts the firm's technical capacity and demands a virtual assessment.
Mortar Shell Tail Found at Hazaribag Blast Site
Investigators discovered a mortar tail at the explosion site in Hazaribag, shifting the probe from a crude bomb theory. Three people died in the blast, with forensic teams collecting evidence for examination.
BJP's Pune Win: Mohol on Public Trust, Ajit Pawar's Tactics
Pune MP Murlidhar Mohol explains BJP's civic poll sweep, citing public faith in development work and rejecting Ajit Pawar's corruption allegations as a failed strategy.
Belagavi Stray Dog Relocation Sparks Conflict
Belagavi district administration struggles to implement Supreme Court's stray dog relocation order amid opposition from animal lovers and residents resisting a new shelter in Hirebagewadi.
Ex-MP Pushes for Varada-Bedti River Project in Haveri
Former MP Manjunath Kunnur calls on state and union governments to implement the Varada-Bedti river linking project to aid farmers in Haveri, Gadag, Koppal, and Raichur districts.
90-Year-Old Murdered Over Land, Five Kin Arrested
Chandravva Mallappa Nilajagi, a 90-year-old vegetable seller from Jagadal village, was allegedly murdered by her relatives over an ancestral property dispute. Police have arrested five family members.
Sisters Shot in Police-Thief Crossfire During Siwan Truck Theft
Two teenage sisters sustained bullet injuries in their legs during an encounter between police and suspected thieves attempting to steal a truck's tyre in Siwan district early Friday morning.
BJP-Shiv Sena Win BMC 2026, Thackerays Setback
The BJP-Shiv Sena alliance clinches the BMC 2026 elections in Mumbai, marking a major setback for the Thackeray-led faction. Results show a shift in Mumbai's political landscape.
Four Arrested for Setting Bus on Fire After Accident
Police in Ranchi have arrested four individuals for torching a passenger bus following a road accident on NH-20. The suspects are now in judicial custody as investigations continue.
BJP-Shiv Sena Wins BMC, 24 Other Maharashtra Civic Bodies
The BJP-Shiv Sena alliance secured a decisive victory in Maharashtra's municipal elections, winning control of 25 out of 29 corporations including the prestigious Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.
Maharashtra Civic Polls: BJP Wins Mumbai, Dominates Pune
The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secures a major victory in Maharashtra's municipal corporation elections, capturing Mumbai from the Thackerays and dominating Pune.
ISLAM Party Wins Malegaon Mayor Seat
The ISLAM Party clinched 35 seats in Malegaon's civic body, securing the mayor's position. AIMIM followed with 21 seats in the Maharashtra polls.
Hazaribag Police Seize 48 Kg Ganja, Arrest One
Daru police in Hazaribag seized 48 kg of ganja and arrested Chandan Kumar near Shivane River. The contraband, worth lakhs, was being transported from Siliguri to Ranchi.
Teen Killed, Two Injured in Dumka Knife Attack
A 16-year-old boy died and two others were seriously injured in a knife attack near Patharia in Dumka. Police are investigating possible motives including molestation attempts.
BMC Polls: Gawli Daughters Lose, Former Mayors Win in Mumbai
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections delivered major upsets as ABS's Gawli daughters lost their seats while former mayors Kishori Pednekar and Vishakha Raut secured victories.
600+ Birds Injured in Mumbai's Kite Festival
More than 600 birds suffered injuries during Mumbai's Makar Sankranti kite festival. Activists report widespread use of banned Chinese manja causing severe harm to owls, crows, pigeons and other species across suburban areas.
Coimbatore Revises Bird Park Plan, Cuts Costs
Coimbatore Corporation revises bird park DPR to reuse old zoo structures, cutting costs from Rs 10 crore to Rs 6-7 crore. Project to house 1,000 birds on 4.5 acres under PPP mode.
Dhanbad Firing Incident: Witness in Murder Case Accused
A late-night firing incident in Dhanbad's Jharudih area caused panic among residents. The accused, Devendra Singh, is a witness in the Suresh Singh murder case. Police recovered cartridges and bullets.
BMC Vote Counting Delayed by EVM Issues, Recounts
Mumbai's BMC election results were significantly delayed on Friday due to technical problems with older EVMs and repeated recount requests from candidates across multiple wards.
AAP Seeks Action Against Kapil Mishra Over Atishi Video
The Aam Aadmi Party has called for breach of privilege proceedings against BJP's Kapil Mishra for circulating a manipulated video of Delhi minister Atishi. A Punjab court has ordered its immediate removal.
Tejasvi Surya Seeks Bengaluru Metro Fare Panel Reconstitution
BJP leader Tejasvi Surya calls for reconstituting the Bengaluru Metro fare panel, highlighting errors in recent fare hikes and automatic revision proposals.
BJP President Election Schedule Set, Result Jan 20
The Bharatiya Janata Party has released the official schedule for its presidential election, with the result declaration set for January 20, 2024.
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