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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.

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

  Maharashtra | 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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  BMC Elections 2026: NCP (AP) releases manifesto, promises property tax waiver | Check details

  Maharashtra | January 07, 2026 17:35 IST

  NCP (AP) is promising to build 500 kilometres of new roads over the next five years, alongside modernising bridges, flyovers and key arterial routes.

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  Congress suspends Ambernath's Block President and 12 newly-elected councillors over BJP tie-up

  Maharashtra | January 07, 2026 16:02 IST

  In his letter to Pradeep Patil, Ganesh Patil said the Congress had contested the municipal elections independently and won 12 seats on its own symbol, but the subsequent alliance with the BJP was forged without informing or seeking approval from the state leadership.

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  'If Uddhav has guts...': Fadnavis' challenge ahead of Maharashtra civic polls | EXCLUSIVE

  Maharashtra | January 06, 2026 19:14 IST

  On alliance politics, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis made it clear that Sharad Pawar’s Nationalist Congress Party has no space in the NDA at present. He also weighed in on identity politics.

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  Ex-Mumbai Mayor Shubha Raul quits Shiv Sena-UBT, joins BJP ahead of BMC elections

  Maharashtra | January 05, 2026 10:42 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.

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  Mahayuti fires up BMC poll campaign in Thackeray's Worli bastion: CM Fadnavis slams Uddhav-Raj duo

  Maharashtra | January 03, 2026 23:23 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.

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  BMC Election: 'You may hold the treasury key, but remember who owns it,' BJP leader warns Ajit Pawar

  Maharashtra | January 03, 2026 20:57 IST

  BJP leader and state minister Chandrakant Patil, considered close to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, openly warned Ajit Pawar during a public meeting.

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  Rift in Samajwadi Party? Rais Sheikh writes to Akhilesh accusing Abu Azmi of undermining party unity

  Maharashtra | January 03, 2026 17:20 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.

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  Aaditya Thackeray releases manifesto for BMC polls, promises one lakh homes, tax waivers

  Maharashtra | January 02, 2026 20:17 IST

  The election manifesto promised that BMC-owned land will not be handed over to private builders. Instead, it will be used to build 100,000 affordable houses within five years for government employees and common citizens.

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  BJP scores big ahead of BMC polls as 14 candidates win unopposed in Maharashtra

  Maharashtra | January 02, 2026 23:50 IST

  The BJP has gained a significant lead ahead of Maharashtra's municipal elections, with 14 candidates winning unopposed across multiple cities. Mahayuti partners, including the Shinde-led Shiv Sena, have also secured uncontested victories in Jalgaon.

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  BMC Polls: Congress-VBA alliance faces major setback as 16 Mumbai seats lack suitable candidates

  Maharashtra | January 02, 2026 16:27 IST

  The Congress-VBA alliance has encountered a hurdle ahead of the BMC polls after the VBA failed to field candidates for 16 seats in Mumbai. Congress is now expected to take over these seats, while the final seat-sharing numbers are expected to be confirmed by Friday evening.

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  BMC election 2026: How a family first policy for candidates is reshaping political equations

  Maharashtra | January 02, 2026 9:53 IST

  The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections are witnessing a strong rise in family-first politics, with at least 43 leaders securing tickets for their relatives across major parties.

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  BMC Elections 2026: Mahayuti suffers major setback as nominations rejected in two wards

  Maharashtra | December 31, 2025 21:08 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.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, December 30, 2025

  India | December 30, 2025 23:12 IST

  West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee described Union Home Minister Amit Shah as ‘Dushasan’ without naming him, and demanded his resignation, accusing him of failing to prevent subversive activities in the country.

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  BMC polls: Raj Thackeray releases list of 53 MNS candidates, fields one North Indian, two Muslims

  Maharashtra | December 30, 2025 18:23 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.

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  BMC Elections 2026: Ramdas Athawale says RPI will contest 38 seats alone

  Maharashtra | December 30, 2025 16:39 IST

  BMC Elections 2026: Ramdas Athawale says RPI will contest 38 seats alone and accused BJP of 'betrayal of trust'. The announcement comes a day after the Mahayuti finalised its seat-sharing formula for the BMC elections.

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  BMC Elections 2026: Mahayuti's seat-sharing deal finalised, BJP gets 137 seats, Sena 90

  Maharashtra | December 30, 2025 0:04 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.

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

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

  Maharashtra | 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.