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  BMC polls: Race to register councillor factions intensifies as parties aim to prevent defections

  Jan 20, 2026, 07:50 PM

  The newly elected councillors of Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena will on Wednesday go to Konkan Bhavan for the registration of their faction. All 65 councillors of Shiv Sena (UBT) will go to the Konkan Commissioner’s office in Belapur, where the faction will be officially registered.

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  BMC mayoral election likely on January 30, BJP expected to secure post

  Jan 20, 2026, 03:37 PM

  BMC mayor election: Sources indicate that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is unlikely to offer the mayor’s post to the Shinde faction.

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  Akshay Kumar's escort car meets with accident in Mumbai; two injured | VIDEO

  Jan 19, 2026, 11:36 PM

  According to preliminary reports, the accident happened near the actor's residence in Juhu. However, Kumar was not present in the car when the accident happened.

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  When will Mumbai get its mayor? Reservation lottery to be held on Thursday

  Jan 19, 2026, 04:14 PM

  The draw will determine which category the Mayor’s post of BMC will be reserved for, not just in Mumbai but across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra.

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  Mumbai Mayor race: Uddhav Thackeray camp may spring a surprise to weaken Shinde's bargaining power

  Jan 19, 2026, 12:02 PM

  The alliance of the BJP and Shinde-led Sena won a clear majority in the 227-member Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Friday, securing 89 and 29 seats, respectively. The Sena (UBT) won 65 seats.

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  Maharashtra horror: Five devotees killed as car crashes at Solapur-Pune National Highway near Mohol

  Jan 18, 2026, 11:21 AM

  Maharashtra: Near Mohol's Devdari Pati, the driver lost grip on the high-speed car, causing it to swerve off the road and crash violently into a tree. 5 passengers perished instantly from the collision's force, while lone survivor, a woman in critical state, fights for life at Mohol govt hospital.

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  Battle for Mumbai mayor heats up: Fadnavis slams Thackeray, Shinde Sena moves corporators to hotel

  Jan 17, 2026, 11:36 PM

  BMC election results 2026: The sources said that the procedure to elect the new mayor will likely take over a week of time, as the senior BJP and Shinde Sena leaders will hold meetings and discussions with each other.

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  Resort politics returns to Mumbai as Shinde Sena moves corporators to Bandra hotel

  Jan 17, 2026, 05:00 PM

  BMC elections 2026: According to sources, all the 29 corporators of Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena will at Taj Lands End, a five-star hotel in Mumbai's Bandra, for at least three days.

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  Raj Thackeray salutes MNS-Shiv Sena warriors, vows fierce fight for Marathi pride after poll setback

  Jan 17, 2026, 11:38 AM

  Maharashtra election results: Raj Thackeray owned up to MNS's disappointing poll outcome, "We lament missing our goals, but we never break. Our elected corporators will give rulers a tough fight in their areas and hold them accountable for any wrongs against Marathi people."

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  Maharashtra civic polls: Raj, Uddhav Thackeray raise alarm over marker pen ink after casting votes

  Jan 15, 2026, 01:44 PM

  Raj and Uddhav Thackeray levelled strong allegations during the Mumbai civic polls, claiming that indelible ink was being replaced with pen marks that came off easily. They also criticised the State Election Commission over the use of PADU units and alleged misuse of administrative machinery.

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  Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Elections 2026: Bombay High Court upholds unopposed wins

  Jan 14, 2026, 05:57 PM

  The petition was filed by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Avinash Jadhav. He argued that declaring candidates as winners without conducting voting goes against democratic principles. The petition also alleged that in some areas, other candidates withdrew their nominations.

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  Maharashtra: Eight-hour-old daughter bids final goodbye to soldier father; villagers moved to tears

  Jan 11, 2026, 11:30 PM

  Pramod Jadhav’s wife who was still admitted to the hospital, was brought on a stretcher to pay her last respects. The newborn daughter was also present, cradled in her mother’s arms, as she was shown her father for the final time.

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  'Fadnavis, Shinde are real heroes': Govinda bats for Mahayuti in BMC polls | EXCLUSIVE

  Jan 11, 2026, 12:01 AM

  BMC elections 2026: In an exclusive interview with India TV on Saturday, Govinda said Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde are the real heroes, noting that the two hold top positions and are performing crucial tasks.

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  Ambernath municipal council: Setback for BJP as four NCP councillors back Shiv Sena

  Jan 09, 2026, 11:46 PM

  The Ambernath municipal council has 60 councillors. The Shiv Sena has 27 councillors, followed by BJP which has 14 councillors. The Congress and the NCP have 12 and four councillors, respectively.

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  Raj Thackeray sparks 'Bombay Dhaba' row: MNS tears down signboard over name objection | Video

  Jan 09, 2026, 11:27 AM

  MNS workers defended the action, claiming that persisting with "Bombay" erodes the cultural identity of Maharashtra and Mumbai, clinging to a colonial-era term long renounced. "This nomenclature offends our state's heritage," they added.

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  Fire breaks out at train in Mumbai; Central Railway services affected | VIDEO

  World | Jan 08, 2026, 11:05 PM

  Mumbai train fire: Teams of fire bridge immediately rushed to the stop and the fire was brought under control immediately. No loss of life was reported, said officials.

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  Maharashtra: Setback for Congress in Ambernath as 12 suspended councillors join BJP

  Jan 08, 2026, 03:35 PM

  Maharashtra local body elections: The 12 councillors joined the BJP at party office in Navi Mumbai in presence of party's Maharashtra unit chief Ravindra Chavan.

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  Mumbai: Two dead after fire erupts on third floor of commercial building in Andheri

  Jan 07, 2026, 10:45 PM

  Firefighters managed to rescue two individuals who were found unconscious inside the affected office. Both were rushed to nearby hospitals, but doctors declared them dead on arrival.

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  Fadnavis says 'alliance not acceptable' after BJP joins hands with Congress in Ambernath local body

  Jan 07, 2026, 12:45 PM

  In Maharashtra's Ambernath Municipal Council, the BJP and Congress have joined hands to stop Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena. This has heated up the political atmosphere in Maharashtra.

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  Suresh Kalmadi, Congress leader and ex-union minister, passes away in Pune after brief illness

  India | Jan 06, 2026, 09:20 AM

  Suresh Kalmadi's last rites will be performed later in the day at 3:30 pm at the Vaikunth Crematorium in Navi Peth, Pune. Leaders cutting across party lines expressed grief over his demise and paid tribute to his contribution to public life.