BJP-Shinde Win BMC; Lawyer's Car Office; Nun Speaks Out
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.
Category : Politics
Congress Wins Big in Nagpur's Mangalwari Zone, BJP Keeps Record
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 Wins Nagpur Civic Polls, Congress Gains, AIMIM Debuts
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.
Vidarbha Civic Polls: BJP Gains Nagpur, Loses Ground Elsewhere
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's Digital Platform Accelerates Urban Planning
Riyadh Municipality introduces a unified digital system to streamline urban planning approvals, reducing delays and increasing transparency for developers and investors.
Rajahmundry Man Wins Rs 1.53 Crore in Sankranti Cockfight
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.
Nagpur's Youngest Corporator Wins Dramatic Election Comeback
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.
AIMIM's Alisha Khan Beats BJP Veteran in Nagpur Polls
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 Wins 6 Seats in Nagpur, Gains in Vidarbha Civic Polls
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.
Exiled Iranian Prince Eyes Stronger India Ties After Democracy
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.
CAT Orders Chandigarh to Send DSP Rules to MHA
The Central Administrative Tribunal directs Chandigarh to forward DSP recruitment rules to the Home Ministry, reviving hopes for police promotions to IPS.
Ghaziabad Family Seeks PM Modi's Help for Son Held in Iran
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 Halts BJP in Chandrapur Civic Polls
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 Civic Polls: Hung House, BJP Largest But Short
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's Mayor Bid in Amravati Faces Hurdles
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 Gains in Pune Civic Polls, Fails in Pimpri Chinchwad
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 CM: Centre Treats Muslims as Second-Class
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan criticizes the central government, alleging discrimination against Muslims and threats to secularism and democracy in India.
Fadnavis: BJP's Civic Poll Mandate Unprecedented in Maharashtra
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis calls BJP's municipal election results an unprecedented endorsement of PM Modi's leadership and development agenda across the state.
RSS Worker Wins Nagpur Corporator Seat, Father is NMC Peon
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.
Gauri Lankesh Case Accused Wins Jalna Polls; Criminals' Kin Elected
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 Rs 325-Crore Flyover Expansion at Modi Mill, Savitri Cinema
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 Civic Polls: 54.8% Turnout, Urban Apathy Remains
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.
BJP's Decade-Long Plan to Reshape Maharashtra Politics
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.
Pune Municipal Election: First-Time Winners Take Oath as Corporators
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 Polls: AI Name Fails, Fire Extinguisher Props & Early Wins
Pune's civic elections saw hilarious AI name translations, fire extinguishers as party props, premature victory hoardings, and traffic chaos from celebrations.
Pune Gang Assaults Family Over Political Support
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 Die in Chandigarh Road Accident
Two college students from Mohali died in a tragic road accident in Chandigarh on Friday afternoon when their speeding motorcycle hit a roadside pole.
Hyderabad Police Arrest 10 in Chinese Manja Raids
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 Reaffirms UK's Solidarity With Ukraine
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.
EC Acts on Chakulia Centre Ransacking, 21 Arrested
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.
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