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  BMC elections 2026: Congress releases first list of 87 candidates | Check here

  December 29, 2025 17:26 IST

  BMC elections 2026: The Congress released its first list for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections 2026 on Monday. Check list.

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  Pune civic polls: Congress, Uddhav Thackeray-led Sena announce alliance; seat-sharing formula out

  April 07, 2026 12:31 IST

  As per the initial seat-sharing arrangement, the Congress will contest 60 of the 160 seats in the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), while the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena will field candidates in 45 seats.

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  Maharashtra civic polls: No Sena-BJP alliance in Navi Mumbai; deadlock continues in Mira–Bhayandar

  December 29, 2025 12:40 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.

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  BMC elections 2026: BJP releases first list of 66 candidates | Check here

  December 29, 2025 12:01 IST

  BMC elections 2026: The saffron party, which leads the Mahayuti, is buoyed by its success in the recent municipal council and nagar panchayat elections in the state and is looking to repeat its performance in the municipal corporation polls.

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  Pimpri-Chinchwad polls: Ajit Pawar announces pact with Sharad Pawar's NCP in major political shift

  December 28, 2025 23:27 IST

  Maharashtra Municipal Corporation elections: Polling for the Maharashtra municipal corporation elections will be held on January 15. The results will be declared on January 16.

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  Ajit Pawar led-NCP releases first list of candidates for BMC elections 2026

  December 28, 2025 23:11 IST

  Ajit Pawar led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has released the list of 36 candidates for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.

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  BMC polls 2026: Congress, Prakash Ambedkar's VBA seal alliance, finalise seat-sharing pact

  December 28, 2025 13:42 IST

  BMC polls 2026: Of the 227 seats in the BMC, the Congress will field its candidates on 165 seats. On the other hand, the VBA will contest on 62 seats.

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  BMC polls: Mumbai's Dabbawalas announce support for Mahayuti, rebukes Uddhav over 'fake' promises

  December 28, 2025 10:42 IST

  Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) have announced that they will join forces for the upcoming civic elections. The cousins held a 16-minute joint press conference at a hotel in Worli on December 25 to announce their alliance.

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  Maharashtra civic body polls 2026: Ajit-Sharad Pawar reunion unlikely as talks fail

  December 27, 2025 11:36 IST

  Maharashtra municipal corporation elections 2026: The NCP had put forth a condition that all candidates of the NCP-SP must contest the elections on its symbol of 'clock', a proposal that was unacceptable to the Sharad Pawar faction.

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  Maharashtra civic body polls 2026: BJP, Shiv Sena struggle to finalise seat-sharing for BMC, Thane

  December 27, 2025 10:07 IST

  Maharashtra municipal corporation elections 2026: Though the BJP and the Shiv Sena have failed to reach a consensus, Fadnavis has said that the two parties are united and advised the leaders of the saffron party not to criticise Shinde's party.

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  BMC elections 2026: BJP to contest on 140 seats, Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena on 87, say sources

  December 26, 2025 12:45 IST

  BMC elections 2026: As per the formula derived by the Mahayuti partners, the saffron party will contest on 140 seats while the Shinde Sena will fight on 87 seats, said sources on Friday.

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  Maharashtra civic polls: BMC makes training mandatory for staff involved in Jan 15 elections

  December 26, 2025 22:13 IST

  Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Elections: The polling for the municipal corporation elections in the state will be held on January 15 and the counting of votes will take place on January 16.

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  Maharashtra civic polls: 'Will crush jihadi mindset, Shiv Sena our key ally,' says Fadnavis

  December 25, 2025 13:13 IST

  Maharashtra municipal corporation elections 2026: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stressed that Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena remains a key ally of the BJP and a member of the Mahayuti. The BJP is contesting the elections in an alliance with the Sena, he said.

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  Maharashtra tragedy: Four of family found dead in suspected mass suicide in Nanded; probe launched

  December 25, 2025 13:11 IST

  According to the police, the bodies of the family's two children were discovered on a railway track. Shortly after, the parents were found dead in their home.

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  Flying from Navi Mumbai airport? Key tips travellers should know on flights, connectivity and more

  December 25, 2025 12:17 IST

  Commercial operations commenced at the Adani Group-promoted Navi Mumbai International Airport on Thursday, providing relief to Mumbai’s congested aviation infrastructure. An IndiGo flight, 6E460, from Bengaluru, touched down and was accorded a traditional water cannon salute on arrival.

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  Maharashtra municipal corporation elections: NCP releases list of star campaigners for civic polls

  December 25, 2025 23:46 IST

  Maharashtra municipal corporation polls 2025: Following the success of the Mahayuti in nagar panchayat and Municipal Council elections, the BJP and Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena have finalised the seat-sharing on 200 seats, and talks are underway for the remaining 27.

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  Navi Mumbai International Airport begins operations; first landing gets water cannon salute | Video

  December 25, 2025 10:53 IST

  The launch of scheduled passenger services at NMIA is expected to ease air travel pressure in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and strengthen India’s civil aviation infrastructure. The new airport aims to improve connectivity and accommodate the growing demand for air travel in the region.

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  Maharashtra municipal corporation polls: Congress, BJP to hold key meetings today on candidates

  December 25, 2025 10:59 IST

  Both the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party are moving towards finalising their candidate lists for the upcoming municipal corporation elections in Maharashtra, with key meetings scheduled today.

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  Mumbai locals hit as 350 Western Railway trains to remain cancelled daily between Dec 26-29

  December 24, 2025 23:10 IST

  Western Railway will cancel 320 to 350 local trains daily from December 26 to 29 for the sixth-line construction between Kandivli and Borivli. The major block is part of MUTP and aims to improve suburban train movement. Work will continue until January 18, 2026.

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  BMC polls: Shiv Sena releases list of 40 star campaigners; actor Govinda among key names

  December 24, 2025 18:24 IST

  BMC Elections 2026: The Shiv Sena, led by Eknath Shinde, has released its list of 40 star campaigners for the BMC elections. The list also includes the name of Bollywood actor Govinda.

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  Fadnavis mocks Thackerays' reunion ahead of BMC polls: 'As if Russia, Ukraine came together...'

  December 24, 2025 16:08 IST

  The Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS have announced a surprise alliance for the Mumbai civic polls, with Uddhav and Raj Thackeray presenting a united front. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis mocked the tie-up, claiming it would not influence the election outcome.

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  'We have come together to stay united forever': Thackeray brothers announce alliance for BMC polls

  December 24, 2025 23:55 IST

  Uddhav Thackeray led Shiv Sena faction and Raj Thackeray’s Maharashtra Navnirman Sena will jointly contest the civic elections scheduled for January 15. The two leaders said a formal seat sharing arrangement between the parties will be announced soon.

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  BMC polls: BJP–Shinde Sena agree on 200 seats, talks on remaining 27 underway; announcement soon

  December 24, 2025 23:48 IST

  Polling for the 227 corporator-seats in India's biggest and richest civic body will be held on January 15 from 7.30 am to 5.30 pm, and votes will be counted the next day. The filing of nomination papers began on December 23 as per the schedule announced by the State Election Commission.

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  Maharashtra civic polls: Thackeray brothers reunion after 20 years, alliance announcement shortly

  December 24, 2025 12:31 IST

  The cousins visited the Balasaheb Thackeray memorial in Mumbai before formally announcing their alliance shortly ahead of the high-stakes municipal corporation elections scheduled for January 2026.

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  BMC polls: Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena pushes BJP to cede 112 seats, eyes Marathi-dominated areas

  December 23, 2025 23:42 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.

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  Maharashtra Municipal Corporation polls: NCP reunion likely on cards; BJP, Shiv Sena seal strategy

  December 23, 2025 13:52 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.

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  NIA chief Sadanand Date likely to take charge as Maharashtra DGP, repatriated to parent cadre

  December 23, 2025 10:47 IST

  Sadanand Vasant Date is a 1990-batch IPS officer belonging to the Maharashtra cadre. He is known for his role during the 26/11 terrorist attacks, where he confronted terrorists Ajmal Kasab and Abu Ismail at Cama Hospital, saving the lives of hospital staff and patients.

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  BMC polls: Congress promises Chhath ghats, hawker policy to woo North Indian voters

  December 22, 2025 20:30 IST

  The seven-point document was released by the North Indian cell of the party in the presence of Mumbai Congress president Varsha Gaikwad and other office-bearers.