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  Who was DB Patil and why Navi Mumbai airport will be named after him? All you need to know

  January 13, 2026 13:42 IST

  Fadnavis said Navi Mumbai is an extension of Mumbai and will emerge as the next engine of economic growth. He said the airport would support sectors such as pharmaceuticals, innovation, food processing, services, and import-export, enabling the city to expand its economic base.

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  Maharashtra municipal election 2026: Campaigning ends as state set for high-stakes battle on Jan 15

  January 14, 2026 7:14 IST

  Elections for 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra are scheduled to be held on January 15, while results will be declared next day.

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  Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation polls: BJP, Shiv Sena workers clash, one injured

  January 13, 2026 8:43 IST

  The violent clash was reported just two days before the Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation Elections. The BJP alleged that the assault was carried out by supporters of Eknath Shinde faction candidate Nitin Matya Patil.

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  Navi Mumbai International Airport to be named after DB Patil: CM Devendra Fadnavis

  January 13, 2026 7:02 IST

  The Navi Mumbai International Airport is the second commercial airport serving the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, alongside Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the airport on October 8, and commercial operations began on December 25.

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  BMC elections 2026: Rs 40,000 seized in Mumbai days before polling

  January 12, 2026 23:33 IST

  Rs 40,000 in cash was seized by the Flying Surveillance Team near CSMT in Mumbai ahead of the BMC elections.

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  Maharashtra civic polls: Thackeray brothers allege cash-for-vote, raise Marathi pride plank in Thane

  January 12, 2026 22:47 IST

  Targeting the Centre, Thackeray accused the Modi government of diverting Maharashtra’s resources to Gujarat, alleging that industries, businesses and financial powers were systematically shifted out of the state.

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  BMC polls 2026 - 'Your own survival at stake': Fadnavis, Shinde step up attack on Thackerays

  January 12, 2026 23:47 IST

  BMC polls 2026: Speaking during the rally, Fadnavis alleged that the strictness of Hindi was enforced in Maharashtra when Uddhav Thackeray was in power. Meanwhile, Shinde asserted that Mahayuti will win and it is a saffron line that has been drawn on a black stone.

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  Ambernath Municipal Council: Shiv Sena-NCP alliance defeats BJP to win deputy mayor position

  January 12, 2026 21:11 IST

  The political situation in Ambernath had intensified after the BJP, the NCP and the Congress formed an alliance titled the Ambernath Vikas Aghadi against the Shiv Sena. However, this caused an uproar, forcing CM Devendra Fadnavis to clarify that BJP will not accept any alliance with Congress.

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  Maharashtra civic polls: State EC halts advance payment under 'Ladli Behna' scheme after complains

  January 12, 2026 19:53 IST

  The EC received several complaints from the Opposition parties after media reports claimed the Maharashtra government was set to release Rs 3,000 each for the December and January months under the scheme by January 14, calling it a Makar Sankranti gift.

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  Maharashtra govt to transfer Rs 3,000 to Ladli Behna accounts on Jan 14, Congress raises objection

  January 12, 2026 9:28 IST

  The Maharashtra government's decision to credit Rs 3,000 to Ladli Behna beneficiaries on Makar Sankranti has drawn strong objections from the Congress, which claims the move violates election rules ahead of the BMC polls.

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

  January 11, 2026 23:30 IST

  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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  Amravati Municipal Corporation Polls: BJP snaps ties with MLA Ravi Rana's Yuva Swabhiman Party

  January 11, 2026 23:48 IST

  Amravati Municipal Corporation Polls: In a statement, BJP's Amravati district president Nitin Dhande said that his party has withdrawn support on the six seats that were allotted to the Yuva Swabhiman Party.

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  Thackeray brothers step up BMC poll push at joint rally: 'Crisis in Mumbai forced us together'

  January 11, 2026 21:51 IST

  Raj Thackeray alleged that after 2024, the government began taking decisions without consulting anyone. He said that in the past, even when Congress was in power, leaders were afraid of the public, but claimed that fear no longer existed.

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  'Have trust in Ajit Pawar': Supriya Sule on possibility of reunion of NCP factions | EXCLUSIVE

  January 11, 2026 23:48 IST

  In an exclusive interview with India TV, Supriya Sule denied reports that Sharad Pawar has approved a merge, saying such things have never been discussed in their house and the party is currently focusing solely on winning the municipal corporation elections in Maharashtra.

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  BMC Polls: Mahayuti promises interest-free loans, women's concessions in BEST buses in manifesto

  January 11, 2026 15:49 IST

  Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, his deputy Eknath Shinde, Union Minister of State Ramdas Athawale and BJP National General Secretary Vinod Tawde were among the key dignitaries who attended the manifesto launch event.

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  Video: Mystery bag sparks security alert at Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane's Mumbai bungalow

  January 11, 2026 12:40 IST

  The episode erupted at Mumbai's prominent Suvarna Bungalow, home to Minister Nitesh Rane- a outspoken BJP figure renowned for his bold, combative style. An unidentified person slyly left the bag in open sight before slipping away, spurring Rane's security team into immediate action.

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

  January 11, 2026 0:01 IST

  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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  If Eid can be peaceful, why stone-pelting on Ram Navami?: BJP's Nitesh Rane in EXCLUSIVE interview

  January 10, 2026 16:42 IST

  From Hindutva and nationalism to Rohingya-Bangladeshi infiltration, “vote jihad,” SIR, and the possible coming together of the Thackeray brothers, BJP leader and Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane while speaking exclusively to India TV addressed a range of topics without mincing words.

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  Mumbai: Three dead as massive fire breaks out inside residential building of Goregaon area

  January 10, 2026 10:30 IST

  Fire crews pulled three badly burnt victims from the smoke-choked house and raced them to Trauma Care Hospital. Upon arrival, doctors pronounced all three dead, citing suffocation from the intense fumes as the cause.

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  Pune civic polls 2026: Ajit Pawar, Supriya Sule release joint manifesto of NCP factions | Video

  January 10, 2026 13:48 IST

  Ajit Pawar and Sharad Pawar-led NCP factions released a joint manifesto for Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad ahead of the 2026 civic polls, promising clean water, pollution-free air and better road connectivity.

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

  January 09, 2026 23:46 IST

  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

  January 09, 2026 11:27 IST

  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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  Public holiday declared in Maharashtra on Jan 15 for civic polls: Govt offices, banks to remain shut

  January 09, 2026 10:06 IST

  Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Election: The poll commission said administrative preparations, including readiness of EVMs (electronic voting machines), have been completed, and urged the public to take an active part in the democratic exercise.

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  Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Election: Uddhav, Raj Thackeray unite for rally ahead of polls

  January 09, 2026 12:41 IST

  Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Elections 2026: Elections for 29 municipal corporations are scheduled for January 15. This massive electoral exercise will involve approximately 3.49 crore voters in the state.

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

  January 08, 2026 15:35 IST

  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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  Maharashtra Municipal Election: Fadnavis pledges to fast-track Metro projects in Thane, MMR

  January 08, 2026 22:55 IST

  Maharashtra Municipal Elections: Elections to 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra will be held on January 15. In cities such as Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur and Nasik, voters will cast ballots for the first time since 2017.

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

  January 07, 2026 22:45 IST

  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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  Pune techie found dead in office washroom; suicide using phone charging wire suspected

  January 07, 2026 21:50 IST

  According to reports citing police sources, initial investigations suggest that the young professional was under severe financial stress. He had reportedly suffered heavy losses in betting, which may have pushed him to take the extreme step.