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'If Uddhav has guts...': Fadnavis' challenge ahead of Maharashtra civic polls | EXCLUSIVE
Maharashtra | Jan 06, 2026, 07:14 PM ISTOn 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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BMC polls: BJP worker submits fake form after being denied ticket; party's Mumbai chief writes to EC
Maharashtra | Jan 01, 2026, 12:13 PM ISTShilpa Keluskar was an aspirant from the BJP in Ward No. 137 in Mumbai. However, she was not given the party’s nomination. As a result, she allegedly devised a plan and submitted her nomination by attaching a duplicate AB Form of the party.
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BMC polls: BJP–Shinde Sena agree on 200 seats, talks on remaining 27 underway; announcement soon
Maharashtra | Dec 24, 2025, 11:48 PM ISTPolling 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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BMC Elections: BJP-Shiv Sena lock 150 seats, gear up for Fadnavis-Eknath Shinde rally blitz | Video
Maharashtra | Dec 18, 2025, 04:52 PM ISTBMC 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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BMC Elections: BJP begins first round of talks with alliance partners
Maharashtra | Dec 17, 2025, 11:56 AM ISTBMC 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.
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Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Election: Fadnavis says BJP, Shiv Sena to announce seat-sharing so
Maharashtra | Dec 15, 2025, 06:49 PM ISTMaharashtra Municipal Corporation Election: CM Fadnavis said that there will be an alliance among the Mahayuti partners, but in most cities, the tie-up will be between the BJP and Shiv Sena, led by Eknath Shinde.
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BMC, 28 other municipal corporations to go for polls on January 15; result on January 16
Maharashtra | Dec 15, 2025, 11:55 PM ISTThe Model Code of Conduct for municipal corporations comes into effect from today. The dates for filing nomination papers are from December 23 to December 30, 2025.
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BMC elections: Mahayuti allies to formulate joint strategy, says Chandrashekhar Bawankule
Maharashtra | Dec 10, 2025, 09:00 PM ISTBMC elections: Bawankule reiterated that the Mahayuti alliance, comprising the BJP, Shiv Sena, and Narayanrao Chavan Party, remains united in contesting the upcoming local body elections with a target of achieving a minimum of 51 percent vote share statewide.
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Mumbai reels under toxic air; BMC implements GRAP 4 restrictions in several areas
Maharashtra | Dec 01, 2025, 11:49 AM ISTThe civic body has deployed flying squads in each ward, consisting of engineers, police personnel, and GPS-tracked vehicles. The purpose is to enforce pollution control regulations and monitor emissions. Recently, inspections were conducted at 70 sites.
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BMC polls: BJP appoints four new Mumbai general secretaries amid organisational reshuffle
Maharashtra | Nov 12, 2025, 12:41 PM ISTBMC polls: At the same time, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation conducted its much-awaited ward reservation lottery for the forthcoming municipal elections. Out of the 227 wards, 114 have been set aside for women candidates, ensuring a 50 percent quota across all categories.
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Maharashtra local bodies poll announcement: Voting in 246 municipal councils on December 2
Maharashtra | Nov 05, 2025, 02:09 PM ISTBMC elections date announcement: The Maharashtra State Election Commission on Tuesday announced the dates for the municipal councils and nagar panchayat in the state during a press conference, bringing an end to months of political anticipation.
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Diwali bonus: BMC announces ex-gratia payment of Rs 31,000 for employees during festive season
Maharashtra | Oct 16, 2025, 06:23 PM ISTDiwali Bonus: The BMC said community health volunteers (CHVs) will be given 'Bhai Dooj' gift of Rs 14,000, while kindergarten teachers and helpers will receive Rs 5,000.
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BMC issues Diwali advisory for all: 'Avoid bursting crackers inside buildings, near gas pipelines'
Maharashtra | Oct 15, 2025, 11:43 PM ISTMumbai Diwali advisory: The BMC said the festival should be celebrated in an eco-friendly manner ensuring that there is no air and noise pollution due to the bursting of crackers.
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Mumbai rains: Are schools and colleges open or closed today amid heavy rainfall?
Maharashtra | Sep 16, 2025, 06:39 AM ISTWith unpredictable weather conditions, parents across Maharashtra are on edge. The safety of children travelling through rain-hit areas remains the biggest worry, especially for those living in low-lying parts of Mumbai and Pune.
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Mumbai rains: Govt offices closed, private firms asked to allow work-from-home amid heavy downpour
Maharashtra | Aug 19, 2025, 10:19 AM ISTIndia Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted "very heavy to extremely heavy" rainfall in the city and suburbs of Mumbai with occasional gusty winds reaching 45-55 kmph.
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Mumbai rains: 2 dead in landslide in Vikhroli; IMD issues red alert for more showers | Video
Maharashtra | Aug 16, 2025, 07:37 AM ISTMumbai witnessed its highest single-day rainfall on Thursday, with the IMD reporting 53 mm of rain recorded at the Colaba observatory. Between Wednesday and Thursday morning, the Santacruz station also reported significant rainfall, logging 50 mm during the same period.
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Narali Poornima: BMC declares holiday in schools, essential services to remain operational
Maharashtra | Aug 07, 2025, 09:41 PM ISTNarali Poornima, a festival widely observed in Maharashtra, signifies the official start of the monsoon season. It holds special importance for the fishing community, who conduct customary rituals to seek the sea’s blessings.
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BMC shuts 51 kabutarkhanas after Bombay HC order, over 100 fined in Dadar
Maharashtra | Aug 04, 2025, 05:52 PM ISTMore than 100 people have been fined Rs 500 each for feeding pigeons at Dadar Kabutarkhana. Medical professionals back the move, pointing to respiratory illnesses like histoplasmosis, allergic alveolitis, and psittacosis, caused by inhaling particles from dried pigeon droppings.
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BMC covers Dadar Kabutarkhana with tarpaulin amid health concerns over pigeon feeding
Maharashtra | Aug 03, 2025, 07:59 PM ISTThe BMC has covered the Dadar Kabutarkhana, a Grade II heritage structure, with tarpaulin and put up warnings against pigeon feeding, following a Bombay High Court directive citing public health risks. The move sparked objections from Maharashtra Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha.
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Feeding pigeons in Mumbai could land you in trouble, court orders FIR for violators: Know why
Maharashtra | Jul 31, 2025, 08:17 AM ISTAction can now be taken against those who feed pigeons in Mumbai. The Bombay High Court has directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation to register an FIR against those involved in such activities.