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.
Maharashtra's municipal corporation elections recorded a 54.8% voter turnout, mirroring previous polls. Major cities like Mumbai and Pune dragged down averages while smaller towns showed higher participation.
The recent municipal elections in Maharashtra reveal BJP's long-term strategy to dismantle established political dynasties like Thackeray and Pawar, reshaping the state's political landscape through calculated moves.
Rupali Pawar and other first-time candidates clinch victories in Pune's municipal elections, set to serve as corporators for five years. BJP and NCP fielded many newcomers.
Pune's civic elections saw hilarious AI name translations, fire extinguishers as party props, premature victory hoardings, and traffic chaos from celebrations.
A woman, her relatives, and driver were brutally attacked by five men in Baner for supporting an NCP candidate in civic elections. Police have registered a case but no arrests yet.
Two college students from Mohali died in a tragic road accident in Chandigarh on Friday afternoon when their speeding motorcycle hit a roadside pole.
Secunderabad police arrested 10 individuals and seized 163 bobbins of banned Chinese manja worth ₹1.8 lakh in coordinated raids across Hyderabad, targeting illegal stocking and sale of the hazardous kite string.
King Charles sends a powerful message of support to Ukraine as the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion approaches. The monarch emphasizes Britain's unwavering commitment to peace and solidarity.
Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Agarwal met with top officials after the Chakulia SIR hearing centre vandalism. Police arrested 21 people, and hearings will resume once normalcy returns.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections saw BJP lose traditional strongholds due to internal rebellions, last-minute defections, and deep public resentment over civic issues and political opportunism.
The Bahujan Samaj Party faced a dramatic decline in Nagpur's municipal elections, securing just one seat compared to ten previously. Harshala Jaiswal's victory in Prabhag 7C marks a stark contrast to the party's earlier stronghold in North Nagpur.