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  Maharashtra Municipal Corporation polls: NCP reunion likely on cards; BJP, Shiv Sena seal strategy

  Maharashtra | December 23, 2025 13:52 IST

  Maharashtra Municipal Corporation polls: Pune has become central to these political developments, with both factions of the Nationalist Congress Party signalling their readiness to join hands for the civic elections.

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  Relief for Manikrao Kokate; SC stays ex-Maharashtra minister's conviction in fraud case

  Maharashtra | December 22, 2025 12:37 IST

  The SC heard an appeal challenging the Bombay High Court’s order, which had refused to grant a stay on Kokate’s conviction in a 1995 fraud case. Besides, a vacation bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi issued a notice to the Maharashtra government on Kokate's plea.

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  Kolhapur local body election results: Mahayuti dominance in major councils with BJP and Shiv Sena

  Maharashtra | December 21, 2025 17:55 IST

  Kolhapur local body election results 2025: BJP won the Ajra Nagar Panchayat in the Kolhapur district which has 17 wards. Meanwhie, the Yadav alliance won the Vadgaon Peth Municipal Council in Kolhapur which has 20 wards. Vidyadevi Pol elected President.

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  Pune local body election results 2025: NCP rules Indapur, BJP dominates Talegaon Dabhade

  Maharashtra | December 21, 2025 18:13 IST

  Pune local body election results: The Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party won the Daund Municipal Council in the Pune district which has 26 wards. Durgadevi Jagdale elected President.

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

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

  Maharashtra | 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 begins first round of talks with alliance partners

  Maharashtra | 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.

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  Maharashtra local body polls: Mumbai BJP to launch 'citizen meet' campaign across 36 assembly seats

  Maharashtra | December 07, 2025 18:38 IST

  Maharashtra: Addressing the initiative, Ameet Satam emphasised the need to maintain corruption-free governance within the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. He highlighted that, in addition to development, ensuring Mumbai’s safety remains a key priority during the city's ongoing urban growth.

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  Maharashtra Assembly Winter Session moves to Nagpur, preparations underway for December 8–14

  Maharashtra | December 04, 2025 16:06 IST

  Maharashtra Assembly Winter Session: With the announcement of the session dates, preparations for the winter session quickly ramped up. Security measures for the Maharashtra Legislature are being managed by personnel dispatched from Mumbai.

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  BJP MP 'purifies' Pune's Shaniwar Wada with gaumutra after women offer namaz

  Maharashtra | October 21, 2025 12:07 IST

  BJP MP Medha Kulkarni has defended her actions and urged officials to take action against the women, saying Muslims should not be allowed to offer namaz at a place like Shaniwar Wada.

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  'Will never support BJP-led alliance': Sharad Pawar on speculation of reunion with Ajit Pawar

  India | August 09, 2025 12:52 IST

  Sharad Pawar has reiterated he will not back the BJP-led alliance, dismissing rumours of reuniting with nephew Ajit Pawar despite their joint appearance at a family function in Mumbai.

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  Sharad Pawar, Ajit Pawar display rare bonhomie to attend family event

  Maharashtra | August 03, 2025 23:17 IST

  The split in NCP happened on July 2, 2023, after Ajit Pawar, who is currently the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra, led a revolt against his uncle Sharad Pawar. Ajit later joined hands with the ruling alliance of BJP and Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena in Maharashtra.

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  Sharad Pawar praises Devendra Fadnavis on his birthday: 'How does he never get tired?'

  Maharashtra | July 22, 2025 16:14 IST

  As Devendra Fadnavis turned 55 on Tuesday (July 22), NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar praised the Maharashtra Chief Minister for his tireless work ethic and high-paced functioning.

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  Maharashtra Assembly restricts entry after scuffle between BJP and NCP-SP supporters | Details here

  Maharashtra | July 18, 2025 16:47 IST

  BJP MLA Padalkar and NCP (SP) MLA Awhad expressed regret in the Assembly for the act of their supporters. This comes a day after supporters of Awhad and Padalkar had an altercation inside the Vidhan Bhavan on Thursday.

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  Maharashtra: Supporters of BJP's Padalkar, NCP's Awhad clash in Assembly premises; video goes viral

  Maharashtra | July 17, 2025 18:41 IST

  What began as a minor dispute on Wednesday took a serious turn on Friday when the supporters of both leaders came face-to-face within the Vidhan Bhavan complex. The tension from the previous day was visibly carried over, leading to a physical scuffle between the two groups.

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  NCP Sharad Pawar camp reshuffle: Shashikant Shinde likely to replace Jayant Patil as new NCP chief

  Maharashtra | July 12, 2025 14:21 IST

  Sources indicate that Shashikant Shinde, a veteran and trusted aide of Sharad Pawar, is poised to replace Jayant Patil.

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  Supriya Sule backs potential Uddhav-Raj Thackeray alliance: 'More partners, more votes' | Video

  Maharashtra | June 06, 2025 20:23 IST

  Uddhav-Raj Thackeray alliance: On being asked about reports of reconciliation between Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray in Maharashtra, Supriya Sule said it is very good that the Thackeray family is coming together.

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  16 Opposition parties unite to demand special Parliament Session on Operation Sindoor, write to PM

  India | June 03, 2025 14:10 IST

  Sixteen opposition parties under the INDIA bloc have jointly written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding a special session of Parliament to discuss national security issues, including the Pahalgam terror attack, Operation Sindoor, and the US-backed ceasefire.

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  Seven NCP MLAs join NDPP in Nagaland: Ajit Pawar's delegation to review party poaching allegations

  Nagaland | June 01, 2025 16:29 IST

  Seven NCP MLAs in Nagaland have merged with the ruling NDPP, strengthening the coalition’s majority amid allegations of poaching that Ajit Pawar’s faction plans to investigate.

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  Chhagan Bhujbal to take oath as Maharashtra minister today: Sources

  Maharashtra | May 20, 2025 0:00 IST

  Chhagan Bhujbal is likely to return to the Maharashtra cabinet under Ajit Pawar's quota, following Dhananjay Munde’s resignation, though no official confirmation has been made yet.