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  Thane Municipal Council Result: Mahayuti scores impressive win in Ambernath and Kulgaon Badlapur

  December 24, 2025 11:13 IST

  Maharashtra Local Body Polls Result: Thane District has 108 seats in two Municipal councils, 59 in Ambernath and 49 in Kulgaon Badlapur. This district does not have any Nagar Panchayat.

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  Maharashtra local body polls: High-stakes results to be declared today, vote counting from 10 am

  December 21, 2025 7:40 IST

  The second phase of Maharashtra’s municipal council and nagar panchayat elections concluded on Saturday and counting of votes will begin at 10 am on Sunday. The civic polls witnessed intense political competition, with the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance and the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi locking horns.

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  Maharashtra local body polls: What happened in Bhandara, Chandrapur, Hingoli, Jalna in last election

  December 20, 2025 14:55 IST

  The four districts feature a mix of closely fought municipal councils, with BJP, Congress, NCP and Shiv Sena all holding influence. Several councils saw fragmented mandates, strong independent performances, and new or expanded councils reshaping local political equations.

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  Maharashtra local body polls: What happened in Pune, Kolhapur and Sangli in the last elections?

  December 19, 2025 21:25 IST

  Maharashtra local body polls: Congress achieved a historic clean sweep in Bhor Municipal Council, capturing all 17 seats in 2018, while Chakan's 23-seat council reflects divided power with Shiv Sena leading at 9 followed by NCP's 7.

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  Bombay HC grants bail to NCP leader Manikrao Kokate in 1995 cheating case, suspends sentence

  December 19, 2025 23:46 IST

  The Bombay High Court refused to stay the conviction noting that prima facie evidence pointed to Manikrao Kokate's involvement. The NCP leader was accused of securing a flat in a government scheme for the economically weaker section (EWS) by submitting false affidavits about his income.

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  Nagpur: Six workers killed as tower collapses at Avada solar plant in Butibori area | Video

  December 19, 2025 23:56 IST

  Nagpur building collapse: Firefighters and ambulances sped to the site moments after the 4 pm distress call, battling through dust clouds to free trapped workers with cutters and cranes. Police cleared the premises for safety, sealing off the area for probes.

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  Video: Leopard captured after terrorising Maharashtra residents, several injured in rescue operation

  December 19, 2025 16:16 IST

  Maharashtra leopard attack: Forest teams cornered the leopard in a first-floor flat, trapping it safely away from residents and averting more attacks. They cordoned off the building and nearby areas as a precaution, urging everyone to stay inside, the official added.

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  Maharashtra local body polls 2025: What happened in Dharashiv and Beed districts in last elections?

  December 19, 2025 16:36 IST

  Maharashtra Municipal Council, Nagar Panchayat Polls 2025: The Mahayuti, consisting of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), had swept the 2024 Maharashtra polls, winning 235 of the 288 assembly seats.

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  BMC polls: Rift deepens in Mahayuti as Shinde demands seats won by unified Sena in 2017

  December 19, 2025 13:36 IST

  Out of the total 227 seats in the BMC, there is a dispute between the two parties over 77 seats. Senior leaders from both sides are expected to make efforts over the next two days to resolve the deadlock.

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  Maharashtra Municipal Council Result: What happened in Nanded, Latur districts in last elections?

  December 19, 2025 10:52 IST

  Maharashtra Municipal Council Result 2025: The counting of votes for Maharashtra Municipal Council, Nagar Panchayat Election will start at 10 am and result is expected to be announced by evening today. Let's explore what happened in Nanded and Latur districts in previous elections Latur.

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  Maharashtra Municipal Council Result: What happened in Amravati, Buldhana, Akola in last elections?

  December 19, 2025 10:51 IST

  Maharashtra Municipal Council Result 2025: Maharashtra Municipal Council, Nagar Panchayat Election Result 2025 will be announced on December 21. Let's explore what happened in Amravati, Buldhana, Akola and Washim districts previous elections.

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  Thane: Massive fire breaks out at banquet hall during wedding ceremony | Video

  December 18, 2025 23:53 IST

  Thane Fire Brigade dispatched multiple tenders in a flash, storming the site for a fierce showdown with the blaze. Brave firefighters tackled scorching flames and choking smoke, unleashing hoses and ladders to smother the fire and shield adjacent buildings.

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  Maharashtra boosts marriage support: Rs 2.5 lakh for disabled couples, aid for mixed marriages too

  December 18, 2025 22:21 IST

  The Maharashtra government has approved a new incentive scheme to promote marriages involving persons with disabilities. Under the policy, disabled couples will receive Rs 2.5 lakh, while marriages between disabled and non-disabled partners will be supported with Rs 1.5 lakh through Maha DBT.

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  BMC elections: 2,700 aspirants participate in Shiv Sena's interview process for candidate selection

  December 18, 2025 20:35 IST

  BMC polls: Sena's former Lok Sabha member Rahul Shewale said thousands of aspirants were seeking party candidature for the January 15 civic body elections. There are a total 227 wards in Mumbai.

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  Convicted NCP minister Manikrao Kokate resigns from Maharashtra Cabinet, says Ajit Pawar

  December 18, 2025 18:51 IST

  Ajit Pawar said he has forwarded Manikrao Kokate’s resignation to Maharashtra Chief Minister for due consideration and acceptance, in accordance with constitutional procedure.

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  BMC Elections: BJP-Shiv Sena lock 150 seats, gear up for Fadnavis-Eknath Shinde rally blitz | Video

  December 18, 2025 16:52 IST

  BMC Elections 2026: At the heart of the talks lay seat allocation, where BJP and Shiv Sena locked in a deal to split 150 of BMC's 227 prized wards. The remaining 77 hang in the balance, but leaders pledged to seal the full agreement within 48 hours.

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  Security scare in Maharashtra after multiple courts in Mumbai and Nagpur get bomb threats, searches

  December 18, 2025 14:53 IST

  Three courts in Mumbai including the Bombay High Court, and the Nagpur District Court, received bomb threats following which security has been stepped up and searches are being carried out.

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  BMC elections: Thackeray brothers hold seat sharing talks, Sena UBT likely to get 125 seats, MNS 90

  December 18, 2025 12:14 IST

  BMC elections: The Thackeray brothers are in advanced discussions on a seat sharing arrangement for the upcoming BMC elections, with Shiv Sena UBT likely to contest around 125 seats and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena about 90 seats under the proposed formula.

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  Over 250 km Lamborghini stunt on Mumbai's Bandra-Worli Sea Link busted | Watch viral video

  December 17, 2025 22:28 IST

  Worli Police Station swiftly filed an FIR against Ednwala under Section 281 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for rash and negligent driving, plus Motor Vehicles Act violations. The Lamborghini was impounded right after being tracked down.

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  Manikrao Kokate stripped of Maharashtra ministerial portfolios after conviction; given to Ajit Pawar

  December 17, 2025 22:11 IST

  Kokate has been convicted and handed a two-year jail term by a Nashik court in a 1995 cheating and forgery case linked to a state government housing scheme.

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  Nana Patole writes letter to PM Modi, urges for 'Marathi announcements' on Maharashtra flights

  December 17, 2025 18:29 IST

  Nana Patole stressed that giving Marathi its due respects the feelings of Maharashtra's people. "This will improve passenger convenience and promote the language's preservation and growth," he stated.

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  Maharashtra: Congress MLC Pradnya Satav set to join BJP in major setback ahead of Municipal polls

  December 17, 2025 14:27 IST

  Pradnya Satav is the wife of late senior Congress leader and former Member of Parliament Rajiv Satav.

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  Maharashtra shocker: Farmer forced to sell kidney after Rs 1 lakh debt ballooned to Rs 74 lakh

  December 17, 2025 11:30 IST

  The victim, Roshan Sadashiv Kude, started a dairy business by purchasing milk-producing cows. For this, he borrowed Rs 1 lakh in 2021 from four local moneylenders at an exorbitant interest rate of 40 per cent.

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  BMC polls: Fadnavis-Ajit Pawar meeting today to mull alliance; Raj Thackeray to review MNS strategy

  December 17, 2025 11:30 IST

  While the Mahayuti partners, BJP, Shiv Sena (Shinde faction), and NCP (AP) are largely expected to contest together in most cities, differences remain in certain regions.

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  Nashik court upholds NCP leader Manikrao Kokate two-year jail term in 1995 cheating, forgery case

  December 16, 2025 21:51 IST

  A magistrate's court had on February 20 convicted the NCP leader and his brother Sunil Kokate and sentenced them to two-year imprisonment in the case.

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  Maharashtra civic polls: Congress eyes alliance with Prakash Ambedkar amid Uddhav-Raj Thackeray deal

  December 16, 2025 17:48 IST

  Maharashtra civic body polls: High-stakes polls to 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), on January 15. Votes will be counted on January 16.

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  BMC polls: 'Hindutva vs Marathi Manoos' pitch targets Thackeray as poster war heats up in Mumbai

  December 16, 2025 15:56 IST

  Municipal corporation election: This kind of banner campaign ahead of the BMC elections is being seen as a sign of increasing political conflict in Mumbai. Political rhetoric on this issue is expected to intensify in the coming days as well.

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  BMC Elections: BJP begins first round of talks with alliance partners

  December 17, 2025 11:56 IST

  BMC Elections: According to party sources, a meeting between BJP and RPI will be held at 12 pm, followed by the first round of talks between BJP and Shiv Sena at 2 pm.