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In Maharashtra Civic Body, Another Twist Puts Eknath Shinde In Driver's Seat
When local body elections are spoken about in Maharashtra, the BMC hogs most of the limelight by virtue of being one of the richest civic bodies in Asia. This time, the relatively unknown Ambernath Municipal Corporation is giving it a tough fight.
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12 Suspended Congress Councillors In Maharashtra's Ambernath Join BJP
Twelve newly elected councillors in the Ambernath Municipal Council, suspended by the Congress for aligning with the BJP after the polls, have formally joined the saffron party.
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After Congress, A BJP-AIMIM Tie-Up? Maharashtra Throws Up Another Surprise
The local unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had entered into a direct alliance with the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) in the Akot Municipal Council of Akola district, triggering a fierce political debate.
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51 Attacks On Minorities In Bangladesh In December, Says Unity Council
As Bangladesh approaches its 13th National Parliamentary Election, a wave of brutal communal violence against religious minorities has spread fear across the country, raising serious questions on the Yunus-led interim government.
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"It's About Self-Respect": K Kavitha Cuts Ties With BRS, To Form Own Outfit
In a day of high political drama, Telangana MLC K Kavitha delivered a scathing, tear-filled farewell speech in the Telangana Legislative Council before marching to the Telangana Martyrs' Memorial, popularly known as Gun Park.
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The Curious Case Of Mumbai's Missing Allies As Civic Polls Approach
As the curtain falls on Maharashtra's municipal council results, political attention has now shifted to the state's biggest prize: Mumbai.
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In Maharashtra Local Body Poll Result, An Eknath Shinde Message To Ally BJP
Municipal council elections in Maharashtra, which happened after almost a decade, mirrored the 2024 Vidhan Sabha elections.
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BJP Emerges As Largest Party In Maharashtra Local Polls, Alliance Wins Big
The Mahayuti alliance of the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP has swept the elections to 288 municipal councils and nagar panchayats by winning 207 posts of presidents of local bodies Sunday.
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BJP Inches Towards Thumping Win In Maharashtra Local Body Polls
The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance has taken a big lead in the elections to 246 municipal councils and 42 nagar panchayats in Maharashtra
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BJP vs Left Over Rs 200-Crore Demand From Thiruvananthapuram Civic Body
An administration order asking Thiruvananthapuram Corporation to park Rs 200 crore of its own funds in the state treasury has triggered a fierce political clash between the CPM-led Left government and the BJP.
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Polls For Mumbai Civic Body (BMC) On January 15, Results Next Day
Elections for Maharashtra's civic bodies, pending since 2022, will finally be held on January 15. Elections will be held for 29 municipal corporations, 32 district councils, and 336 panchayat samitis. The votes will be counted the next day.
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AIADMK Will Win 210 Seats In The Upcoming Assembly Election: EPS
In a crucial AIADMK General and Executive Council meeting, the General Council empowers Edappadi Palaniswami to take decisions regarding including more like-minded parties into the alliance ahead of the 2026 election.
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Manipur COHSEM Announces 2026 Class 10 And 12 Board Exam Dates
Class 10 and 12 theory exams start on February 17 with English and cover major subjects like Mathematics, Physics, and History, concluding on March 20 with elective languages.
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BJP Vs NCP And A 'Royal Enfield' Bet In Maharashtra Local Body Polls
While Machhindra Karanawar is supporting the NCP(SP) candidate Reshma Adgale, Dada Tarange is betting on the BJP's Pooja Kothmire.
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Gyanesh Kumar Assumes Chair Of International Poll Body For 2026
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Wednesday assumed the chairship of the Council of Member States of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) for the year 2026 at Stockholm.
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In Maharashtra Civic Body, Another Twist Puts Eknath Shinde In Driver's Seat
When local body elections are spoken about in Maharashtra, the BMC hogs most of the limelight by virtue of being one of the richest civic bodies in Asia. This time, the relatively unknown Ambernath Municipal Corporation is giving it a tough fight.
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12 Suspended Congress Councillors In Maharashtra's Ambernath Join BJP
Twelve newly elected councillors in the Ambernath Municipal Council, suspended by the Congress for aligning with the BJP after the polls, have formally joined the saffron party.
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After Congress, A BJP-AIMIM Tie-Up? Maharashtra Throws Up Another Surprise
The local unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had entered into a direct alliance with the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) in the Akot Municipal Council of Akola district, triggering a fierce political debate.
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51 Attacks On Minorities In Bangladesh In December, Says Unity Council
As Bangladesh approaches its 13th National Parliamentary Election, a wave of brutal communal violence against religious minorities has spread fear across the country, raising serious questions on the Yunus-led interim government.
-
"It's About Self-Respect": K Kavitha Cuts Ties With BRS, To Form Own Outfit
In a day of high political drama, Telangana MLC K Kavitha delivered a scathing, tear-filled farewell speech in the Telangana Legislative Council before marching to the Telangana Martyrs' Memorial, popularly known as Gun Park.
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The Curious Case Of Mumbai's Missing Allies As Civic Polls Approach
As the curtain falls on Maharashtra's municipal council results, political attention has now shifted to the state's biggest prize: Mumbai.
-
In Maharashtra Local Body Poll Result, An Eknath Shinde Message To Ally BJP
Municipal council elections in Maharashtra, which happened after almost a decade, mirrored the 2024 Vidhan Sabha elections.
-
BJP Emerges As Largest Party In Maharashtra Local Polls, Alliance Wins Big
The Mahayuti alliance of the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP has swept the elections to 288 municipal councils and nagar panchayats by winning 207 posts of presidents of local bodies Sunday.
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BJP Inches Towards Thumping Win In Maharashtra Local Body Polls
The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance has taken a big lead in the elections to 246 municipal councils and 42 nagar panchayats in Maharashtra
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BJP vs Left Over Rs 200-Crore Demand From Thiruvananthapuram Civic Body
An administration order asking Thiruvananthapuram Corporation to park Rs 200 crore of its own funds in the state treasury has triggered a fierce political clash between the CPM-led Left government and the BJP.
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Polls For Mumbai Civic Body (BMC) On January 15, Results Next Day
Elections for Maharashtra's civic bodies, pending since 2022, will finally be held on January 15. Elections will be held for 29 municipal corporations, 32 district councils, and 336 panchayat samitis. The votes will be counted the next day.
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AIADMK Will Win 210 Seats In The Upcoming Assembly Election: EPS
In a crucial AIADMK General and Executive Council meeting, the General Council empowers Edappadi Palaniswami to take decisions regarding including more like-minded parties into the alliance ahead of the 2026 election.
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Manipur COHSEM Announces 2026 Class 10 And 12 Board Exam Dates
Class 10 and 12 theory exams start on February 17 with English and cover major subjects like Mathematics, Physics, and History, concluding on March 20 with elective languages.
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BJP Vs NCP And A 'Royal Enfield' Bet In Maharashtra Local Body Polls
While Machhindra Karanawar is supporting the NCP(SP) candidate Reshma Adgale, Dada Tarange is betting on the BJP's Pooja Kothmire.
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Gyanesh Kumar Assumes Chair Of International Poll Body For 2026
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Wednesday assumed the chairship of the Council of Member States of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) for the year 2026 at Stockholm.
