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Thane Municipal Corporation Results Highlights: BJP-Shiv Sena alliance wins 103 of 131 seats
Maharashtra | Jan 16, 2026, 11:04 PM ISTThane Municipal Corporation Results Live: In Thane, the BJP contested as part of an alliance with the Eknath Shinde–led Shiv Sena. Meanwhile, Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena, MNS, and NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) were part of a separate alliance.
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What happened in the Dhule Municipal Corporation in the last elections in 2018?
Maharashtra | Jan 15, 2026, 11:21 AM ISTDhule Municipal Corporation last went to polls in 2018, when the BJP won a clear majority in the 74-member civic body. Voter turnout stood at 61.49 per cent. The results of the 2026 Dhule municipal elections will be announced on January 16.
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Maharashtra: What happened in the Parbhani Municipal Corporation in the last elections in 2017?
Maharashtra | Jan 15, 2026, 07:39 AM ISTParbhani Municipal Corporation: In the previous Parbhani Municipal Corporation elections held in April 2017, the Congress emerged as the largest party by winning 31 of 65 seats, followed by the NCP with 18 seats, BJP with 8, Shiv Sena with 6 and Independents with 2.
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Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Elections: Voting concludes amid ink tampering claims | Highlights
Maharashtra | Jan 15, 2026, 06:52 PM ISTMaharashtra 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 | Jan 16, 2026, 06:24 AM ISTA 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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'Even if efforts fail...': Shivakumar's cryptic post after meeting with Rahul Gandhi sparks buzz
Karnataka | Jan 14, 2026, 12:56 PM ISTCongress top leader Rahul Gandhi held a brief conversation with Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar in Mysuru separately for a few minutes.
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Rahul Gandhi seen in Vietnam airport: Vlogger shares pictures
Trending | Jan 12, 2026, 10:32 PM ISTClearly stunned by the coincidence, Daksh captured the moment through photos and a short video, documenting the unexpected overlap.
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Karnataka power tussle: Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar may be called to Delhi if needed, says Kharge
Karnataka | Jan 12, 2026, 06:45 PM ISTKarnataka power tussle: After the Congress stormed to power in Karnataka in 2023, the party top brass had reportedly finalised a 2.5-year formula for Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar; although both the leaders have denied about it.
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Ankita Bhandari murder case: Uttarakhand Bandh receives no public support, traders question Congress
India | Jan 12, 2026, 03:42 PM ISTAfter Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami recommended a CBI investigation at the request of Ankita Bhandari's parents, several social and trade organisations made it clear that there was no longer any justification for a bandh.
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Maharashtra govt to transfer Rs 3,000 to Ladli Behna accounts on Jan 14, Congress raises objection
Maharashtra | Jan 12, 2026, 09:28 AM ISTThe Maharashtra government's decision to credit Rs 3,000 to Ladli Behna beneficiaries on Makar Sankranti has drawn strong objections from the Congress, which claims the move violates election rules ahead of the BMC polls.
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Kerala: Rahul Mamkootathil, expelled Congress MLA, arrested in sexual assault case by crime branch
India | Jan 11, 2026, 10:19 AM ISTA woman accused Rahul Mamkootathil of luring her to a resort in 2023 with false marriage vows, subjecting her to brutal assault and grievous injuries. Kerala High Court stepped in, granting him interim protection from arrest to allow further inquiry.
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Maharashtra: Setback for Congress in Ambernath as 12 suspended councillors join BJP
Maharashtra | Jan 08, 2026, 03:35 PM ISTMaharashtra local body elections: The 12 councillors joined the BJP at party office in Navi Mumbai in presence of party's Maharashtra unit chief Ravindra Chavan.
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Miffed Fadnavis says no to 'BJP-Congress alliance' in Ambernath, Shinde Sena raises questions
Maharashtra | Jan 07, 2026, 04:41 PM ISTMaharashtra municipal corporation polls: Fadnavis has intervened and instructed the local BJP units to withdraw from both alliances, signalling the party leadership’s discomfort with such tie-ups.
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Fadnavis says 'alliance not acceptable' after BJP joins hands with Congress in Ambernath local body
Maharashtra | Jan 07, 2026, 12:45 PM ISTIn Maharashtra's Ambernath Municipal Council, the BJP and Congress have joined hands to stop Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena. This has heated up the political atmosphere in Maharashtra.
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BJP woman worker alleges stripping, assault by police during arrest in Karnataka's Hubballi | Video
Karnataka | Jan 07, 2026, 02:39 PM ISTThe woman was taken into custody following a complaint by Congress corporator Suvarna Kallakuntla. This complaint is related to a previous dispute between Congress and BJP workers during the voter list revision exercise in the state.
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Maharashtra Congress vice president dies after being stabbed at mosque in Akola, accused arrested
Maharashtra | Jan 07, 2026, 09:05 AM ISTMaharashtra Congress vice president Hidayatullah Patel was rushed to a private hospital in Akot and admitted to its intensive care unit where he died on Wednesday morning. After the incident, the police arrived at the spot and collected evidence with the help of forensic experts.
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Congress leader makes bizarre remark, questions 'will Trump kidnap our PM like Venezuela?'
India | Jan 06, 2026, 06:29 PM ISTSpeaking on the impact of steep US tariffs on Indian goods, Chavan invoked recent events in Venezuela and raised a hypothetical question.
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Congress bets on Priyanka Gandhi to counter 'sleeper cells' and revive momentum ahead of Assam polls
India | Jan 06, 2026, 02:07 PM ISTCongress sees Assam as a high-potential state and is counting on Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to energise its organisation and neutralise internal influences linked to Himanta Biswa Sarma. Notably, she was highly active behind the scenes during the previous Assam Assembly elections.
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Riteish Deshmukh emotionally reacts to BJP leader's remarks: 'Can't erase my dad's name'
Maharashtra | Jan 06, 2026, 02:43 PM ISTThe statement from Riteish comes after the BJP leader in controversial remarks on Monday said memories of the late Congress stalwart would be "wiped out" from his hometown Latur.
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Amit Shah claims BJP will come to power in Tamil Nadu, pledges 'massive victory' in 2026 elections
Chennai | Jan 04, 2026, 07:21 PM ISTAmit Shah claimed that the focus of the Tamil Nadu government was solely on making Udhayanidhi Stalin the next Chief Minister, rather than addressing critical issues facing the state.