The 2017 elections for the Akola Municipal Corporation saw intense political competition, shaping local governance in Maharashtra. This article revisits the key events and outcomes from that period.
A look back at the 2017 Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation elections, highlighting key outcomes, political shifts, and their implications for Maharashtra's local governance.
Nagpur police have made comprehensive security arrangements for Thursday's polling, deploying 5,500 personnel across 3,000+ booths. Key measures include 140 sector teams, 15 striking forces, and rapid response vehicles.
Pune's passport office issued nearly 4.73 lakh passports in 2025, its highest ever, with demand doubling since 2021 due to education, jobs, and travel abroad.
Sonbhadra SP Abhishek Verma takes immediate action, transferring four police station in-charges to lines for serious negligence in duty, warning against laxity.
Nagpur residents bypass the three-day liquor ban by rushing to shops just outside city limits. Police plan raids and checkpoints to prevent influx.
The investigation into Uttar Pradesh's massive codeine-based cough syrup racket has gone international. Authorities have moved a Red Corner Notice proposal against alleged mastermind Shubham Jaiswal, believed to be in Dubai.
Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran demolished Congress functionary Rajesh Yadav's house and other structures in Gurgaon for a road project, sparking protests and detentions.
The Uttar Pradesh government informed the Allahabad High Court that its environment department will prepare a comprehensive work plan to tackle the monkey menace within one month.
Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule clarifies his home visit to a party worker, rejects opposition allegations, and criticizes Congress over schemes and EVM doubts.
BJP shifts to low-profile mobilization in Nagpur NMC polls, using Sangh affiliates for door-to-door outreach in tight contests, focusing on North Nagpur and booth-level vigilance.
Iran closed its airspace to most flights, impacting international routes. Indian airlines IndiGo and Air India report cancellations and delays. India strongly advises citizens against travel to Iran.
Lashkar-e-Taiba top commander Abu Musa Kashmiri captured on video calling for violence against Hindus in India. He declared independence would come by 'slitting throats' not begging.
The GB Nagar District Legal Services Authority organized an awareness camp to educate legal professionals about the SUVAS AI translation tool for Hindi court judgments.
The Uttar Pradesh government's Zero Poverty Program has helped over 4,500 people secure jobs through skill training. Officials aim to make families self-reliant by connecting them with employment opportunities.
The Barapullah Phase III flyover connecting Sarai Kale Khan to Mayur Vihar will now take 15 more months to complete, with costs rising by Rs 374.40 crore due to delays and arbitration issues.
Pune Municipal Corporation elections see joint NCP factions challenging BJP Mahayuti. Voting underway with strict measures for employee participation.
District Judge Atul Shrivastava gives accused one last opportunity to submit documents for case transfer plea, warns of rejection if delayed further. Hearing set for January 22.
The Chief Electoral Officer of West Bengal has mandated transfers for police officers serving over three years in a district and banned postings in home districts ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
Delhi High Court directs Directorate of Education to ensure Parent-Teacher Associations in all schools and record steps taken. PIL reveals 170 private schools lack PTAs.
West Bengal's electoral revision sees over 11,500 names removed, mostly from Nadia district. State CEO proposes relief for married women and SC/ST parents lacking documents.
Delhi's Public Works Department requests additional Rs 627 crore to complete four delayed hospital projects, citing cost escalation and promising completion by mid-2026.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav laid the foundation for an Rs 800.19 crore water supply project from the Narmada river to meet Indore's growing clean water needs under AMRUT 2.0.
Enforcement Directorate told Calcutta High Court it seized nothing from I-PAC office searches. Court disposed of TMC's data protection plea, adjourned ED's petition for CBI probe against Mamata Banerjee.
The White Tiger Division in Jhansi marked the 10th Armed Forces Veterans Day with a special program. They addressed veterans' concerns about pay and pensions while celebrating their service.
Rutuja Shinde (24) and Neha (20) died after a truck hit their scooter near Dhanagar Baba temple in Kalewadi. Police arrested the driver from Madhya Pradesh.
Nagpur witnessed political strife before voting with confrontations, voter bribery allegations, and model code violations reported from multiple areas, keeping police on high alert.
Candidates in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad spent Wednesday meeting voters, coordinating volunteers, and monitoring for illegal activities ahead of Thursday's local elections.
A 31-year-old woman died on the spot after a trailer truck hit her scooter at Thermax Chowk in Nigdi. Her relative escaped with minor injuries. Police registered a case against the truck driver.
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar alleges Rs110 crore inflation in Purandar irrigation scheme during BJP-Shiv Sena rule for party funds, drawing sharp reactions across political spectrum.