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2026 PMC Election Outcomes: Winning Candidates by Ward in Pune Municipal Corporation Elections
Vote counting for the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) elections is currently ongoing, with results reported for 122 out of 165 wards.
Pune Election Results 2026: BJP on Top in 38 Seats; NCP in the Lead for 5
According to the latest trends, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading in the Pune Municipal Council election results.
Annamalai stays silent regarding possible Vijay-NDA collaboration.
He did, however, emphasize the importance of unifying all anti-DMK votes to ensure the defeat of the ruling party.
Clearing the Air: Ajit Pawar Addresses Police Visit to NCP Strategist’s Office
On Tuesday, January 13, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Ajit Pawar sought to clarify rumors following a visit by Pune…
BJP Delegation Visits Karnataka Governor, Urges Against Approval of Hate Speech Bill
The delegation, led by the Leaders of Opposition in both the Legislative Assembly and Council, R Ashoka and Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, respectively, also presented a…
Ajit Pawar and Sharad Pawar’s NCP Groups Unveil Collaborative Manifesto for Upcoming Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad Elections
Ajit Pawar’s faction and the NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) faction united ahead of the January 15 elections. The manifesto was unveiled during a joint press conference in…
ED conducts raid on I-PAC office: Mamata to spearhead protests as legal proceedings prepare to start.
Scheduled to start at 2 pm from the 8B Bus Stand and ending at Hazra More, the protest was announced by Banerjee, according to News18.
ED Claims Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Hindered Raids Related to Coal Smuggling Case
The searches were prompted by a CBI Kolkata FIR lodged in November 2020 against Anup Majee and others, with the ED registering an ECIR in the same month.
Congress designates Shivakumar, Baghel, and Tirkey as chief observers for Assam elections.
In a statement, KC Venugopal, the general secretary (Organisation) of the All India Congress Committee (AICC), revealed the teams of senior observers for the five states…
BMC 2026 Elections: Candidates Required to Submit Mandatory Essay or Risk Disqualification
All 2,516 candidates who have filed nominations must compose an essay of 100 to 150 words, outlining their strategies for developing their local areas if elected.…
Aaditya Thackeray highlights wildlife dangers as Maharashtra approves mining close to tiger habitat.
The iron ore mining initiative discussed by Thackeray is situated at Lohardongari close to the Ghodazari Wildlife Sanctuary in the Chandrapur district of eastern…
Lucknow court reviews case questioning Rahul Gandhi’s citizenship.
Special judge Alok Verma engaged extensively with the points raised by complainant S Vignesh Shishir, who asserted that Rahul Gandhi holds dual citizenship and that his…
Economist Amartya Sen excused from SIR hearing due to a typo, according to the Election Commission.
Since Booth Level Officers (BLOs) can correct minor errors, including spelling mistakes in voter names, the correction in the economist’s situation will be managed…
Maharashtra’s Deputy CM Eknath Shinde Guarantees Pothole-Free Mumbai by the Close of 2026
With elections for 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), scheduled for January 15, Shinde stated that the…
Reflect Before Making Accusations: BJP Responds to Ajit Pawar’s ‘Corruption’ Claims
Chavan remarked that if the Bharatiya Janata Party begins making accusations, it could pose serious challenges for him (Pawar), suggesting the NCP leader needs to…
Rajnath Singh highlights concerning trend of educated individuals engaging in anti-national behavior.
Singh referred to the car bomb explosion on November 10 near the Red Fort in Delhi, where the attackers were identified as doctors.
CAG highlights shortcomings in fiscal transparency amid high levels of government debt
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has raised issues regarding the Centre’s fiscal performance and transparency as mandated by the Fiscal Responsibility and…
Major Elections, Census, and Beyond: 10 Political Changes Expected in India for 2026
1. High-Stakes Elections Across States and Cities The electoral agenda in 2026 is densely packed and critically important. After a resurgence following the 2024 Lok…
Congress leader Kharge condemns BJP for ‘theft, corruption, and poor governance’ in 2025.
In a message on X, Kharge emphasized the importance of recalling how the country was managed in 2025, the 11th year of BJP governance. He outlined 14 issues, including…
Politicians Who Captivated the Internet in 2025: Memorable Speeches, Missteps, and Key Moments
From speeches that resonated worldwide to comments and disputes that sparked memes and discussions, various politicians dominated search trends and social media feeds.
Congress MLA Claims D K Shivakumar Will be Karnataka’s Chief Minister in Early January
The Ramanagara legislator, a supporter of Shivakumar, previously indicated that January 6 or 9 could be the date for the transition of power.
BMC Elections 2026: Ajit Pawar’s NCP Reveals Initial Candidate List – Find Out More!
The BMC comprises a total of 227 wards. Although the NCP is part of the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance at the state level, it has opted to run independently in the Mumbai…
Eknath Shinde: Shiv Sena-BJP will form a strong partnership for municipal elections.
While speaking to the media, he mentioned that discussions regarding the alliance between the two parties are nearly complete for the civic elections in Thane, Kalyan…
Cricket Match at Chinnaswamy Stadium Blocked Due to Safety Compliance Issues, Says Karnataka Home Minister
He urged the KSCA to implement the recommendations from Justice John Michael Cunha’s Commission, indicating that the request could be reconsidered afterward. He…
Congress Aims to Intensify Opposition Against MGNREGA Replacement, Calls It a Major Error, Says Sachin Pilot
The former Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister further accused the ruling BJP of persistently engaging in “political vendetta” by unjustly implicating Congress leaders Sonia…
Corporate Contributions to Political Parties: Donations from Tata Group to Mahindra
Data gathered from contribution reports submitted to the Election Commission of India (ECI) indicate that donations funneled through electoral trusts more than tripled…
BJP secures presidential positions in four of the five local bodies in Latur.
The BJP achieved victory in Udgir, Ahmedpur, Nilanga, and Renapur local bodies, while its ally, the NCP led by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, claimed the Ausa seat…
Jammu and Kashmir Launches Pulse Polio Campaign, Chief Minister Abdullah Pledges to Eradicate Polio in the Union Territory
Abdullah reiterated the commitment of the government to achieving a polio-free status for the UT.
Chief Electoral Officer Reports 97.4 Lakh Names Removed from Tamil Nadu Voter Lists Following SIR Enumeration
Approximately 97.4 lakh names have been removed from Tamil Nadu’s electoral rolls after the enumeration phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, resulting…
Karnataka Approves Hate Speech Legislation Despite Opposition Protests
On Friday, the Karnataka Legislative Council approved a bill aimed at regulating hate speech, despite strong opposition from the BJP and JD(S), which criticized it as…
BMC takes down more than 2,100 unauthorized political banners and posters from Mumbai streets.
In an official statement, the BMC reported that it has taken down 2,103 illegal posters, banners, hoardings, kiosks, symbols, stickers, flags, and boards belonging to…