BMC to Collect Rs 72 Crore Tax from IDCO Lands from 2025-26
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation will collect Rs 72 crore in holding tax from properties on IDCO land, with educational institutes owing Rs 32 crore. Enforcement starts February.
Category : State Politics
Bengaluru Drops EVMs for Paper Ballots in GBA Polls
Bengaluru will use paper ballots in upcoming Greater Bengaluru Authority elections, marking an ironic shift from EVMs the city helped develop. The SEC confirmed the decision amid ongoing political debate over electronic voting security.
KMM Burns Effigies, Warns of Protests Over Farmer Arrests
Farmers' group Kisan Mazdoor Morcha burnt effigies across Punjab, condemning police action and arrests after the Longowal protest. They threaten sustained protests if workers are not released.
Siddaramaiah on Voter Revision, Border Dispute & Opposition
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah pledges non-political voter roll revision, addresses border dispute, and counters opposition claims ahead of the legislative session.
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Karnataka Govt Sanctions Land, Rs 1 Crore for Narayana Guru Building
Virajpet MLA AS Ponnanna announces state government's allocation of land and Rs 1 crore for constructing a building in Narayana Guru's name in Ponnampet, following community request.
GT Devegowda Denies Leaving JD(S), Focuses on Constituency
JD(S) MLA GT Devegowda firmly asserts his commitment to the party, dismissing speculation about his exit. He emphasizes his focus on constituency work and launches a midday meal program for college students.
Vijay Blames Police Deployment for Karur Stampede in CBI Probe
TVK president Vijay told CBI investigators that inadequate police deployment led to the Karur rally stampede. He submitted documents and maintained compliance with all conditions during his questioning in New Delhi.
Pune Elections: NOTA Outnumbers AAP, MNS Votes
Over 2 lakh voters in Pune chose NOTA in PMC elections, exceeding votes for AAP and MNS. Data reveals 3% vote share for NOTA, highlighting public disillusionment with political candidates.
Siddaramaiah Urges BJP MPs to Secure Central Funds for Karnataka
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah calls on BJP representatives to help Karnataka obtain Union government funds while inaugurating Chalukya Utsav in Bagalkot and detailing state allocations.
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Mysuru: Chamundi Hills Protest Over PRASHAD Scheme Works
Locals and activists in Mysuru launch indefinite protest against PRASHAD scheme works at Chamundi Hills, citing lack of transparency and potential damage to the heritage temple structure.
AIMIM Targets Rural Polls After Maharashtra Civic Success
Buoyed by municipal election gains, AIMIM now aims for zilla parishad and panchayat samiti polls to expand its influence into Maharashtra's rural political landscape.
BJP's BMC Win May Change Saffron Table Cloths After 25 Years
With BJP emerging as the single-largest party in Mumbai's BMC, the saffron cloths on mayor's tables could change. Offices get practical upgrades as political spaces shift.
Shettar's Return to Karnataka Politics Gains Momentum in BJP
Former Karnataka CM Jagadish Shettar, now a Lok Sabha MP, is reportedly preparing for a state comeback, with BJP leaders pressuring him to contest from Hubli-Dharwad Central in 2028.
Shiv Sena Corporators in Hotel for Training, Deny Confinement
Shinde-led Shiv Sena's 29 newly elected corporators are at Taj Land's End in Bandra for orientation on BMC functioning, with leaders calling it 'margdarshan' and denying poaching fears.
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Non-Marathi BMC Corporators Rise to 78 in 2026 Polls
Non-Marathi representation in BMC reaches 78 corporators, crossing one-third mark again. BJP leads with strongest non-Marathi presence while Shiv Sena factions remain Marathi-focused.
Congress-DMK Alliance Strain in Tamil Nadu, INDIA Bloc United
Trouble emerges in the Congress-DMK alliance for the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections, but TS Singh Deo asserts the INDIA bloc remains united despite internal challenges.
Maharashtra Lottery for Mayoral Reservations on Jan 22
The Maharashtra government will hold a lottery on January 22 to determine reservation categories for mayoral posts across 29 municipal corporations. Political parties are registering their corporators as groups ahead of the elections.
Karnataka Excise Bribery Scandal Puts Congress Govt on Defensive
A major bribery scandal involving excise officials has erupted in Bengaluru, putting the Congress government under pressure as the BJP plans to target minister RB Timmapur during a special legislative session.
Sonowal Files FIR Over Fake Assam BJP Letter
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has filed an FIR against a forged letter alleging infighting in Assam BJP and criticizing Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's governance.
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Punjab Govt Clears Banga Rasokhana Committee Over Missing Saroops
The Punjab government has given a clean chit to the Banga Rasokhana Committee regarding the missing Saroops of Guru Granth Sahib. An investigation found no evidence of wrongdoing.
Hooda Slams BJP Over Haryana's Law & Order, Economy
Former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda accuses BJP government of ruining law and order, pushing state into economic crisis with rising debt and factory closures.
PCMC Polls: 64 Women Elected, BJP Dominates with 42 Seats
Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation elections see 64 women corporators elected. BJP emerges as top party with 42 women members. One candidate wins by a razor-thin margin of 21 votes.
No Decision on Party Symbols for Gram Panchayat Polls: Shivakumar
Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar clarifies no decision on party symbols for upcoming gram panchayat elections, defends ballot paper use for Bengaluru civic polls.
TMC-BJP Clash Over Voter Form in Bengal Ahead of Polls
Political tensions escalate in West Bengal as TMC and BJP workers clash over Form-7 submissions. Violence reported in Murshidabad's Lalbagh area during voter list updates.
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AIMIM Rejects Shiv Sena Alliance Offer in Maharashtra
AIMIM leader Imtiaz Jaleel claims Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena approached them for a post-poll alliance in Maharashtra civic bodies. The party rejected the proposal but remains open to other alliances to keep BJP and Shiv Sena out of power.
Prateek Yadav Attacks Aparna Yadav Post-Divorce Announcement
Prateek Yadav criticizes Aparna Yadav following their divorce announcement, escalating tensions in Uttar Pradesh political circles with sharp accusations.
Trichy Bans Flagpoles on Medians, Sets New Rules
Trichy district committee bans temporary flagpoles on medians and footpaths, introduces rent and strict regulations for political parties ahead of assembly elections.
Mumbai's First BJP Mayor Prabhakar Pai from Karnataka
Dr. Prabhakar Pai, Mumbai's first BJP mayor, hailed from Karnataka. His political journey and legacy in Maharashtra's capital are highlighted in this report.
Shiv Sena Leader Joins BJP in Badlapur, Cites Neglect
Senior Shiv Sena functionary Praveen Raut and several party workers switch to BJP, citing years of unrecognized service and internal discord within the ruling party in Badlapur.
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Congress Worried as Maharashtra Civic Realignments Shift Politics
The Congress party faces uncertainty in key Maharashtra municipal corporations as shifting alliances and mayoral contests create political instability across Mumbai, Chandrapur, and Parbhani.
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