Senior Tamil Nadu Congress leaders will meet Rahul Gandhi in Delhi to discuss alliance strategy for the 2026 assembly elections, with power-sharing demands with DMK likely on the agenda.
Sharad Pawar's NCP suffered its worst municipal election performance, failing to win seats in 14 corporations. Political observers now predict a potential reunion with nephew Ajit Pawar.
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam President Vijay establishes a state-wide Election Campaign Committee to coordinate activities across all 234 constituencies ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
Former Karnataka minister and freedom fighter Bheemanna Khandre passed away at 102 due to age-related issues. The senior Congress leader was a key figure in the cooperative movement and Karnataka unification.
India swiftly evacuated its citizens from Iran as violent protests erupted. The first batch returned to Delhi, sharing harrowing stories of blocked roads and internet blackouts.
Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis steered the BJP to a decisive victory in Maharashtra's civic polls, cementing the party's control over urban areas.
A neighbour has been arrested for allegedly throwing acid on a minor girl in Wayanad, Kerala. The victim suffered severe burns and is undergoing treatment.
Bheemanna Khandre, a respected Congress leader and freedom fighter, has passed away at the age of 102. He was known for his contributions to Indian politics and the independence movement.
The Jharkhand High Court halted a police investigation against ED officials and directed the Centre to deploy paramilitary forces to secure the agency's Ranchi office, citing security concerns.
BJP and Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena capture Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation in landmark polls. Plus, a lawyer practices from her car backseat, and a Kerala nun breaks silence after 8 years.
Congress secured nearly 70% of seats in Nagpur's Mangalwari zone, surprising analysts. BJP achieved a unique feat with all its 2017 corporators retaining seats in Prabhag 1.
BJP retained control of Nagpur Municipal Corporation with over 100 seats, though falling short of 2017 tally. Congress improved its performance, while AIMIM made a notable debut in the civic elections.
Municipal election results in Vidarbha show a fragmented verdict. BJP strengthens hold in Nagpur but faces setbacks in Akola, Amravati, and Chandrapur. AIMIM makes debut with 21 seats.
Riyadh Municipality introduces a unified digital system to streamline urban planning approvals, reducing delays and increasing transparency for developers and investors.
A man from Rajahmundry reportedly won Rs 1.53 crore in a cockfight at Tadepalligudem, setting a new record for betting during the Sankranti festival in Andhra Pradesh.
21-year-old Lakshmi Hattithele becomes Nagpur's youngest corporator with a thrilling comeback victory, trailing for 12 rounds before winning by 1,024 votes.
In a stunning political upset, AIMIM's Alisha Khan, a 29-year-old first-time candidate, defeated BJP's Bhagyashree Kantode by nearly 1,900 votes in Nagpur's Prabhag 3D, leveraging public empathy over her family's hardships.
AIMIM secured 6 seats in Nagpur's civic elections, emerging as the third-largest party. The party improved its statewide tally to 122 seats, with victories in BJP strongholds.
Reza Pahlavi, Iran's exiled crown prince, highlights historical India-Iran relations and hopes for future cooperation in tech and renewable energy once Iran becomes democratic.
The Central Administrative Tribunal directs Chandigarh to forward DSP recruitment rules to the Home Ministry, reviving hopes for police promotions to IPS.
Mukesh Mehta's son Ketan, a merchant navy engineer, has been missing since Iran seized his tanker on December 8. The family has heard nothing official about his condition.
Congress emerged as the single-largest party in Chandrapur civic elections, winning 27 seats. BJP's tally dropped to 23, resulting in a hung house with smaller parties holding key influence.
Akola Municipal Corporation elections result in a hung house with BJP as largest party but lacking majority. Congress revival and smaller parties' gains set stage for coalition talks.
BJP emerged as the single largest party in Amravati Municipal Corporation elections with 25 seats, but faces challenges in installing its mayor due to ally demands and key defeats.
Congress marginally improved its tally to 15 seats in Pune Municipal Corporation but failed to win any in Pimpri Chinchwad. The party's historical dominance in Pune has waned over decades due to infighting.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan criticizes the central government, alleging discrimination against Muslims and threats to secularism and democracy in India.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis calls BJP's municipal election results an unprecedented endorsement of PM Modi's leadership and development agenda across the state.
Ganesh Charlewar, a lifelong RSS swayamsevak, elected as Nagpur corporator from Prabhag 31A. His father works as a peon in the same municipal corporation and retires this year.
Shrikant Pangarkar, accused in journalist Gauri Lankesh's murder, wins Jalna civic polls. Several criminals and their relatives secure victories from behind bars across Maharashtra.
Delhi's PWD launches a Rs 325-crore project to expand flyovers at Modi Mill and Savitri Cinema intersections on Outer Ring Road, aiming to ease congestion and improve safety in south Delhi.