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  Ashwini Bhide appointed as the first woman BMC Commissioner: Who is she?

  Maharashtra | March 31, 2026 9:33 IST

  Ashwini Bhide has taken charge as the new BMC Commissioner, backed by her strong administrative record and experience in major infrastructure projects. With prior stints in the CMO and BMC, she brings deep institutional understanding.

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  Mumbai's 'Jai Ho' musical road to remain shut at night after residents complain: Check timings

  Maharashtra | March 26, 2026 13:19 IST

  Commuters travelling along the Mumbai Coastal Road experience a unique feature: When vehicles pass over specially installed grooves at a designated speed, they hear the iconic Jai Ho playing, turning the drive into a musical experience.

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  Mumbai pollution: Toxic smog chokes city; AQI soars past 300 in multiple areas

  Maharashtra | February 20, 2026 10:49 IST

  By 8 am, the temperature stood at 25°C. There was no rainfall, and only mild winds were recorded, blowing at speeds of 3 to 5 km per hour. The concentration of PM2.5 stood at 181 micrograms per cubic metre, while PM10 was recorded at 210 micrograms per cubic metre.

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  BJP's Ritu Tawde elected BMC Mayor, Shiv Sena's Sanjay Ghadi deputy mayor

  Maharashtra | February 11, 2026 13:08 IST

  With Ritu Tawde's election, the BJP has got its own BMCMayor after more than 40 years as it clinched power from Shiv Sena UBT in the Municipal Corporation elections in January.

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  BJP's Ritu Tawde named BMC mayor, Sanjay Ghadi elected Deputy mayor of BMC

  Maharashtra | February 11, 2026 12:37 IST

  Ritu Tawde is the new BMC mayor, while Shiv Sena's Sanjay Ghadigaonkar is the Deputy Mayor.

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  Ganesh Khankar chosen as BJP group leader in BMC, Shinde-led Shiv Sena picks Amey Ghole

  Maharashtra | February 02, 2026 12:20 IST

  Ganesh Khankar has been chosen as the BJP's group leader in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. He represents Dahisar's Ward Number 7 and is expected to be officially declared soon.

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  Mumbai Mayor: BMC mayoral race intensifies as six BJP women councillors emerge front-runners

  Maharashtra | January 23, 2026 9:49 IST

  Mumbai Mayor Race: Six women councillors from the BJP have emerged as the leading contenders for the Mumbai Mayor's post. The final call is likely after CM Fadnavis returns from Davos. The mayoral race is shaping up as a key political development in Mumbai’s civic landscape.

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  Mumbai Mayor: BMC to have woman mayor from General category as lottery process over

  Maharashtra | January 22, 2026 13:40 IST

  Mumbai will get a General category woman as mayor after the BMC reservation lottery released its results. The Uddhav Thackeray faction boycotted the process, alleging irregularities and questioning the rotation pattern.

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  'They have to go to Delhi for Mumbai mayor': Sanjay Raut targets Shinde amid BMC power struggle

  Maharashtra | January 21, 2026 17:55 IST

  In the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, the BJP–Sena Yuti crossed the majority mark with 118 seats. Shiv Sena (UBT) won 65 seats, while the MNS secured six.

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

  Maharashtra | January 20, 2026 15:37 IST

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

  Maharashtra | January 19, 2026 16:14 IST

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

  Maharashtra | January 17, 2026 11:38 IST

  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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  BMC results 2026: Setback for Thackerays as BJP-Shiv Sena combine clinches Mumbai

  Maharashtra | January 17, 2026 12:14 IST

  The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secured a strong victory in Maharashtra’s municipal elections, with a clear win in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), India’s richest civic body. The alliance has crossed the majority mark of 114 seats, putting it in a commanding position to form the

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  Mumbai to get new BMC Mayor after January 26, say sources

  Maharashtra | January 16, 2026 21:39 IST

  The BMC Commissioner will formally announce the mayor election schedule. This will include a draw to decide the category from which the mayor will be elected, followed by the voting process for both the Mayor and Deputy Mayor.

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  BMC Election Results 2026: BJP-Sena alliance heads towards historic win, huge setback for Thackerays

  Maharashtra | January 16, 2026 14:52 IST

  Counting has begun across all 23 centres for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election, with results expected today. Early trends show the BJP-Shinde Shiv Sena alliance taking a strong lead, indicating a potential sweep in Mumbai.

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  Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Elections: Voting concludes amid ink tampering claims | Highlights

  Maharashtra | January 15, 2026 18:52 IST

  Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Elections: In BMC, 1,700 candidates compete for 227 single-member wards after a four-year delay. The BJP-led Mahayuti faces a united front from Thackeray cousins Raj and Uddhav, testing their influence post-2022 Shiv Sena split.

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  BMC Election 2026: List of ward-wise candidates of BJP, Shiv Sena, Shiv Sena-UBT, MNS, Congress

  Maharashtra | January 16, 2026 6:24 IST

  A total of 227 corporator seats are up for grabs in the BMC elections. Political parties and independent candidates are engaged in a tough battle to gain control of the country’s richest municipal corporation.

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

  Maharashtra | January 14, 2026 17:57 IST

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

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

  Maharashtra | 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.