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Sachin Chaudhary

Sachin Choudhary, Associate Editor, India TV Sachin Choudhary is a veteran journalist with over 25 years of experience in the field of journalism. Since 2004, he has been actively working with India TV, focusing on political reporting and special assignments. Prior to this, he served in prestigious media organizations such as Lokmat, Navbharat, Akashvani (All India Radio), and ETV. Associated with India TV for more than 22 years, Sachin Choudhary has carved a niche for himself in political journalism. His deep understanding of Maharashtra and national politics, combined with his extensive ground-reporting experience, has established him as one of the country's leading political journalists. During the 26/11 terrorist attacks in Mumbai, he provided continuous on-field coverage of the NSG commando operations for three consecutive days. For this courageous and impactful coverage, he has been honored with several prestigious awards. For over two decades, Sachin Choudhary has been consistently contributing to India TV and India TV Digital, playing an active and pivotal role in the field of political and special reporting.

Ex-Mumbai Mayor Shubha Raul quits Shiv Sena-UBT, joins BJP ahead of BMC elections
Maharashtra | Jan 05, 2026, 10:42 AM IST
Former Mumbai Mayor Shubha Raul's switch from Shiv Sena UBT to the BJP just before the civic polls has dealt a strategic blow to the Thackeray camp. On the same day, Uddhav and Raj Thackeray unveiled their alliance's manifesto packed with promises for women, housing and free electricity.
Mahayuti fires up BMC poll campaign in Thackeray's Worli bastion: CM Fadnavis slams Uddhav-Raj duo
Maharashtra | Jan 03, 2026, 11:23 PM IST
Eknath Shinde, without naming Uddhav, branded him "Bakasur" (a demon from myth) while calling Mahayuti "Balbhim." Vowing to "liberate Mumbai from his clutches," he promised a true Marathi mayor- not their "cream"- chasing kind who allied for Marathi cause then fractured for power.
Rift in Samajwadi Party? Rais Sheikh writes to Akhilesh accusing Abu Azmi of undermining party unity
Maharashtra | Jan 03, 2026, 05:20 PM IST
Sheikh's letter accuses Azmi of deliberately harassing him and causing significant disruption within the party, particularly affecting its performance in the upcoming municipal elections in Bhivandi and Mumbai.

Mumbai: Fire breaks out inside 18-storey residential building in Andheri West area
Maharashtra | Jan 03, 2026, 04:22 PM IST
Mumbai fire: A fire erupted around 2 pm in the 18-storey Chandiwala Pearl Regency residential building on SV Road, opposite Andheri subway in Mumbai's Andheri West suburb, civic officials reported on January 3.
Pune municipal corporation polls 2026: End to NCP's 'pari-war'? Ajit Pawar gives a cryptic answer
Maharashtra | Jan 03, 2026, 11:24 AM IST
Pune municipal corporation polls: Last month, the junior Pawar announced that the NCP and the NCP(SP) will contest the Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal corporation elections together.
Maharashtra municipal corporation polls 2026: Probe ordered as 68 Mahayuti candidates win unopposed
Maharashtra | Jan 03, 2026, 10:39 AM IST
Maharashtra municipal corporation polls 2026: Friday was the last day of withdrawal of nomination. Once the withdrawal process ended, it was found that 68 Mahayuti candidates have been elected unopposed.

Maharashtra municipal corporation polls: Mahayuti bags 68 seats even before a single vote is cast
Maharashtra | Jan 03, 2026, 09:58 AM IST
Maharashtra municipal corporation polls 2026: Among the Mahayuti partners, the BJP was the biggest gainer, as 43 of its candidates have won unopposed. In addition to this, 19 candidates of the Shiv Sena and two candidates of the NCP have been elected unopposed.
Thane municipal polls: Seven candidates of Shinde-led Shiv Sena declared winners unopposed
Maharashtra | Jan 02, 2026, 09:18 PM IST
In Ward No. 18-B, Shiv Sena candidate Jayshree Phatak was elected unopposed. The Thackeray faction candidate Sneha Nagare withdrew her nomination, while the MNS candidate Prachi Ghadge's nomination was rejected, resulting in an unopposed victory.
BMC polls: BJP worker submits fake form after being denied ticket; party's Mumbai chief writes to EC
Maharashtra | Jan 01, 2026, 12:13 PM IST
Shilpa Keluskar was an aspirant from the BJP in Ward No. 137 in Mumbai. However, she was not given the party’s nomination. As a result, she allegedly devised a plan and submitted her nomination by attaching a duplicate AB Form of the party.

BMC Elections 2026: Uddhav Thackeray, Raj Thackeray to address joint rallies from January 5
Maharashtra | Jan 01, 2026, 11:09 AM IST
BMC Elections 2026: According to sources, the Thackeray brothers will hold three joint rallies in Mumbai's western suburbs and at Shivaji Park. They will also address rallies in Kalyan, Dombivli, and Mira-Bhayandar in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
BMC Elections 2026: Mahayuti suffers major setback as nominations rejected in two wards
Maharashtra | Dec 31, 2025, 09:08 PM IST
The Mahayuti now has no candidate in Ward 211 and Ward 212. Ward 211 was allotted to the Shinde-led Shiv Sena under the alliance arrangement. However, the party’s candidate failed to meet mandatory documentation requirements.
Maharashtra civic polls: Four BJP candidates elected unopposed in different municipal corporations
Maharashtra | Dec 31, 2025, 02:51 PM IST
No nomination papers were filed against BJP candidates in Kalyan-Dombivli, Dhule and Navel municipal corporations in their respective wards, paving the way for their unopposed victory.

BMC polls: Raj Thackeray releases list of 53 MNS candidates, fields one North Indian, two Muslims
Maharashtra | Dec 30, 2025, 06:23 PM IST
BMC elections: Out of the total 53 candidates, 29 women have been fielded in the election, while 24 are male candidates. Raj Thackeray has given a big political message by giving women opportunities in more than half the seats.
BMC Elections 2026: Mahayuti's seat-sharing deal finalised, BJP gets 137 seats, Sena 90
Maharashtra | Dec 30, 2025, 12:04 AM IST
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections 2026: Mahayuti alliance has finalised its seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming BMC elections. BJP will contest 137 seats, while Shiv Sena will field candidates in 90 seats.
Four dead, nine injured after BEST bus hits pedestrians in Mumbai; driver taken into custody | Video
Maharashtra | Dec 29, 2025, 11:53 PM IST
The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) operates a large fleet of buses, covering the city and its neighbouring urban areas.

BMC elections 2026: Congress releases first list of 87 candidates | Check here
Maharashtra | Dec 29, 2025, 05:26 PM IST
BMC elections 2026: The Congress released its first list for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections 2026 on Monday. Check list.
Maharashtra civic polls: No Sena-BJP alliance in Navi Mumbai; deadlock continues in Mira–Bhayandar
Maharashtra | Dec 29, 2025, 12:40 PM IST
The Mira–Bhayandar Municipal Corporation has a total of 90 seats. Shiv Sena is demanding 40 seats, while the BJP is reportedly willing to offer only 25.
BMC polls: Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena pushes BJP to cede 112 seats, eyes Marathi-dominated areas
Maharashtra | Dec 23, 2025, 11:42 PM IST
BMC polls: A crucial meeting between the BJP and Shiv Sena is scheduled to take place at the BJP office later today for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.
Maharashtra Municipal Corporation polls: NCP reunion likely on cards; BJP, Shiv Sena seal strategy
Maharashtra | Dec 23, 2025, 01:52 PM IST
Maharashtra Municipal Corporation polls: Pune has become central to these political developments, with both factions of the Nationalist Congress Party signalling their readiness to join hands for the civic elections.
Bombay High Court summons BMC commissioner over Mumbai air pollution
Maharashtra | Dec 22, 2025, 07:55 PM IST
The Bombay High Court directed BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani and the Pollution Control Board Secretary to appear before it on Tuesday. The court also expressed displeasure over the authorities' failure to control air pollution.