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BJP-Mahayuti sweeps BMC, major civic bodies; Opposition cries foul over 'missing voters'

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its Mahayuti allies swept the Maharashtra civic elections, winning 25 of 29 municip

DNA India 17 Jan 2026 11:52 pm

Kalyan-Dombivali teachers shine in TET; 21 of 35 clear exam on first attempt

A total of 35 teachers from KDMC schools appeared for the TET conducted by the Maharashtra State Examination Council, Pu

Mid Day 17 Jan 2026 10:54 pm

AIMIM To Fight Independently In Telangana Civic Polls

Speaking at the party office after AIMIMs strong showing in Maharashtra municipal polls, where it won at least 114 warsd

Deccan Chronicle 17 Jan 2026 10:49 pm

BMC results | BJP secured 45 per cent vote share, performed better than UBT: CM

The Maharashtra CM was addressing a gathering of BJP workers at the partys Vasant Smruti office in Dadar, Mumbai, a day

Mid Day 17 Jan 2026 8:18 pm

People Free To Choose: Asaduddin Owaisi To NDTV On 'B-Team' Allegations

Taking allegations of being the 'B-Team' of the BJP head on, AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi has said the reason his pa

NDTV 17 Jan 2026 7:49 pm

'I'm also called Deva': Fadnavis on Uddhav Thackeray's God-willing remark; asserts Mumbai mayor will be from Mahayuti

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis wittily responded to Uddhav Thackeray's mayoral aspirations, questioning if 'Deva' refe

The Times of India 17 Jan 2026 6:43 pm

Maximum Hits, Fewer Misses: BJPs Strike Rate Leaves Oppn Battered In Maharashtra Civic Polls

The poll results point to a broader political reality: elections are increasingly being decided by efficiency in candida

News18 17 Jan 2026 5:45 pm

All elected Shiv Sena corporators taken to Mumbai hotel for meeting, day after Maharashtra civic poll results

They will likely be kept there till the Mayoral choice is finalised, sources from the party told The Hindu

The Hindu 17 Jan 2026 5:35 pm

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Meets US Envoy Sergio Gor, Discusses Stronger Trade, Investment Ties

Sharing the update from his X handle, Ambassador Gor said the talks highlighted common strategic goals and a clear inten

News18 17 Jan 2026 4:52 pm

Tagged Vulture from Maharashtras Melghat Found Exhausted in Vijayapura Farm

The tagged vulture, discovered in a farm in Gotyal village, was rescued by emergency services and linked to a wildlife t

Deccan Chronicle 17 Jan 2026 4:48 pm

Meet 6 Non-Muslims from Owaisi's AIMIM Who Won Maharashtra Municipal Polls

Three of the six non-Muslim candidates from AIMIM were from Sambhajinagar.

The Quint 17 Jan 2026 4:42 pm

Day after Mahayuti victory in civic polls, Maharashtra Cabinet clears key infra and transport decisions

The cabinet, chaired by CM Devendra Fadnavis, also okayed the revised cost and the State's share for the Mumbai Urban Tr

The Hindu 17 Jan 2026 4:25 pm

Maharashtra cabinet extends Atal Setu EV toll relief, clears key infra projects day post Mahayuti victory in BMC polls

The Maharashtra cabinet has approved several key decisions. These include extending toll exemption for electric vehicles

The Economic Times 17 Jan 2026 4:23 pm

Did soft Hindutva hit Uddhav hard? Behind the setback of Thackeray brand in BMC

The Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) and Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) combine had framed the B

The Times of India 17 Jan 2026 3:39 pm

Maharashtra civic polls: Parties lost should introspect, says Owaisi

HYDERABAD: Thanking the people of Maharashtra for electing 125 of its candidates as corporators in various Municipal Cor

Kashmir Reader 17 Jan 2026 3:16 pm

BJP is expanding as political space of other parties shrinking in Maharashtra

Mumbai: Riding on the momentum from its strong showing in the November 2024 assembly elections, the BJP has further expa

The Siasat Daily 17 Jan 2026 2:52 pm

A Owaisi's Message As AIMIM Puts Up Grand Show In Maharashtra Civic Polls

Thanking the people of Maharashtra for electing 125 of its candidates as corporators in various Municipal Corporations i

NDTV 17 Jan 2026 2:34 pm

Taking Maharashtra to Davos

Maharashtra is presenting its investment potential at the World Economic Forum 2026. The state highlights its ability to

The Economic Times 17 Jan 2026 2:29 pm

Maharashtra politics: BJP expands footprint as rivals shrink

The BJP has expanded its political presence in Maharashtra. This follows a strong performance in the November 2024 assem

The Economic Times 17 Jan 2026 2:25 pm

Maharashtra Civic Polls: Kingmaker politics at play in Bhiwandi

In a surprising turn of events, the Bhiwandi-Nizampur Municipal Corporation elections have led to a hung assembly, disru

The Times of India 17 Jan 2026 2:19 pm

Women Votes To Local Issues, How AIMIM Emerged Big In Maharashtra Civic Polls

Led by party supremo Asaduddin Owaisi, AIMIM has won 125 seats across key municipal corporations in Maharashtra, which n

NDTV 17 Jan 2026 2:13 pm

Team Uddhav Candidate Wins From Thane Ward Where Eknath Shinde Lives

Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena has emerged as the single-largest party in the Thane Municipal Corporati

NDTV 17 Jan 2026 1:40 pm

Raj Thackeray admits MNS's poor BMC polls performance, vows to fight for Marathi manoos

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray has accepted his party's disappointing performance in the BMC elections.

The Economic Times 17 Jan 2026 1:35 pm

Maharashtra Civic Polls: Congress Leads in 4 Cities, No. 2 in 5; 5 Key Takeaways

Congress has emerged as the main Opposition force in Maharashtra, outside the Mumbai region.

The Quint 17 Jan 2026 1:26 pm

NCP factions join hands for Maharashtra Zilla Parishad, Panchayat Samiti polls

Announcement has come in the wake of the severe drubbing the two NCP factions received in the Pune civic elections, wher

The Hindu 17 Jan 2026 1:15 pm

NCP unity for Maharashtra ZP, Panchayat Samiti polls

Factions of the Nationalist Congress Party, led by Ajit Pawar and Sharad Pawar, will unite for upcoming Zilla Parishad a

The Economic Times 17 Jan 2026 1:10 pm

Maharashtra civic poll result emphatic endorsement of Mahayutis development agenda: Shinde

THANE, Jan 16: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday thanked voters for the Mahayutis stellar perfor

Daily Excelsior 17 Jan 2026 12:59 pm

'Battle is not over': Thackeray cousins 1st reaction on Mumbai BMC election result

Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS leaders declared the fight for Marathi identity and dignity is far from over following BMC elect

The Times of India 17 Jan 2026 12:24 pm

Mumbai Voted for Balance | BMC Elections | BJP vs Shiv Sena UBT

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation results need to be read carefully, without emotion overriding arithmetic and with

News View 17 Jan 2026 11:14 am

From Gauri Lankesh murder accused to gangster kin: How Maharashtra voted for tainted corporators

Maharashtra civic polls saw controversial wins, including two relatives of jailed gangster Suryakant Andekar elected in

The Times of India 17 Jan 2026 11:10 am

Maharashtra Civic Polls: Mumbais crorepati corporators set to rock the house

In a stunning turn of events, affluent candidates dominated the recent municipal elections in Maharashtra, particularly

The Times of India 17 Jan 2026 11:03 am

Maharashtra civic polls: From Fadnavis, AIMIM to Thackerays, here are 10 biggest winners and losers

The Maharashtra civic elections 2026 saw the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance achieve a significant victory, securing over 1,80

The Economic Times 17 Jan 2026 10:57 am

This battle is not over...: Shiv Sena (UBT) reacts to BMC loss

Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) (UBT) on Saturday gave its first reaction following the Brihanmumbai Municipal Co

The Economic Times 17 Jan 2026 10:52 am

MAHA TET 2025 Results Declared By Maharashtra State Council

MAHA TET 2025 conducted on November 23, 2025, with over 2 lakh candidates registered.

NDTV 17 Jan 2026 10:43 am

Maharashtra civic polls: BJP clinches 1,425 seats across 29 municipal corporations

The BJP won 89, and ally Shiv Sena bagged 29 seats in the 227-member BMC, while Shiv Sena (UBT) managed 65 and MNS six s

The Hindu 17 Jan 2026 10:27 am

Maharashtra civic polls: BJP sweeps local elections, clinches 1,425 seats across 29 corporations

The Bharatiya Janata Party has achieved a significant victory in Maharashtra. They have become the single largest party

The Economic Times 17 Jan 2026 9:55 am

Fadnavis leads BJP to landslide civic poll victory in Maharashtra

The results mark his first major electoral success since returning as CM in 2024 and highlight his ability to deliver wi

The Hindu Businessline 17 Jan 2026 9:47 am

BJPs Maharashtra civic poll win reflects rejection of divisive propaganda: Annamalai

The Mahayuti alliance secured a significant victory in Maharashtra's local body elections. BJP leader K Annamalai stated

The Economic Times 17 Jan 2026 9:38 am

MAHA TET result 2025 released at mahatet.in: Direct link to download scorecards here

The Maharashtra State Council of Examination has announced the MAHA TET Result 2026 for Paper 1 and Paper 2 on its offic

The Times of India 17 Jan 2026 9:33 am

From 40 A Day To Nearly 500: Crimes Against Children In India Surge 12-Fold In Two Decades

An analysis of the data between 2014 and 2023 shows that over half of the cases were reported from just six states---Mad

News18 17 Jan 2026 9:28 am

Maharashtra civic polls: Thackeray cousins retain Marathi heartland but lose Mumbai; Dadar, Worli stay with Sena (UBT)-MNS

Despite losing control of Mumbai, the Thackeray cousins, Uddhav and Raj, successfully defended their stronghold in South

The Times of India 17 Jan 2026 8:40 am

BMC elections 2026: Winners and losers in Mumbai civic polls

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Maharashtra civic elections 2026 have marked a decisive shift in the ur

Mid Day 17 Jan 2026 7:34 am

Maharashtra civic poll results: After leading campaign, Devendra Fadnavis shares credit; Mahayuti to get most mayors

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis credited party cadres and the BJP's development agenda for the municipal election victo

The Times of India 17 Jan 2026 7:20 am

Morning Digest: Mahayuti wins civic polls in Maharashtra; EU leaders to be Republic Day chief guests, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

The Hindu 17 Jan 2026 6:30 am

BMC election results 2026: Thank you Maharashtra, says PM Narendra Modi; People voted for development, says CM Devendra Fadnavis; It's an ideological battle, says Congress

In a resounding affirmation of their governance, the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance triumphed in Maharashtra's civic election

The Times of India 17 Jan 2026 6:22 am

CM calls for stronger partnership with travel fraternity to promote J&K tourism

Excelsior Correspondent MUMBAI, Jan 16: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today addressed leading stakeholders from the trave

Daily Excelsior 17 Jan 2026 4:58 am

Goas devpt not about multi-storey bldgs & nightclubs, says Bhembre

Margao: As Goa observed Opinion Poll Day on Friday, Opinion Poll stalwart Uday Bhembre called for serious introspection

The Navhind Times 17 Jan 2026 2:15 am

Fadnavis Emerges as BJP's Power Centre in Maharashtra

Mr. Fadnavis did not make allegations in any of the 28 corporations except the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC),

Deccan Chronicle 17 Jan 2026 1:21 am

BJP ends three decades of Thackeray hold on Mumbai, checks Pawar clout in Pune

The Mahayuti alliance, led by the BJP, secured a decisive victory in 25 out of 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra,

The Economic Times 17 Jan 2026 12:45 am

Maharashtra civic poll results cement BJPs urban dominance, shrink oppositions breathing space

Maharashtra's civic election results have significantly reshaped the state's political landscape, with the BJP emerging

The Economic Times 17 Jan 2026 12:29 am

Mumbai Chose Development, Voted Against Those In Power For 25 Years: E Shinde

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday the people of Mumbai have voted against those in power for 25

NDTV 17 Jan 2026 12:16 am

CM pitches J&K as all-season destination

Mumbai, Jan 16:Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah today addressed leading stakeholders from the travel and trade sector in Mu

The Northlines 16 Jan 2026 11:57 pm

BJP retains power in Nagpur, emerges as single largest party in Akola, Amravati

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has emerged as the leading party in the municipal corporations of Nagpur, Akola, and Am

The Economic Times 16 Jan 2026 11:40 pm

Indias CCI to start sale of 2025-26 season cotton next week

The agency has procured 80 lakh bales so far, continues purchases in Telangana, Maharashtra

The Hindu Businessline 16 Jan 2026 11:39 pm

Gauri Lankesh Murder Accused Wins Jalna Civic Poll As Independent

Shrikant Pangarkar, an accused in the 2017 killing of journalist-activist Gauri Lankesh, on Friday won as a corporator f

NDTV 16 Jan 2026 11:39 pm

Pawar Reunion Fails to Win Election

The BJP also led in several civic bodies across western Maharashtra, including Kolhapur, Satara, Solapur and Sangli, und

Deccan Chronicle 16 Jan 2026 11:34 pm

What the civic body poll results mean for Maharashtra politics

The results show the likely power dynamics within the Mahayuti, and also raise questions on the future of the Maha Vikas

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 10:59 pm

Fadnavis hails peoples trust as Mahayuti leads Maharashtra polls

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday hailed the peoples trust in the BJPShiv Sena Mahayuti after the alliance re

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 10:58 pm

Maharashtra civic poll results: BJP emerges as top party in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, AIMIM in second place

While the BJP won 57 out of the 93 seats it contested, the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena contested 96 seats but could win

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 10:51 pm

BMC Election Results 2026: BJP cracks Thackerays Mumbai fortress, floors Pawars in Pune; Who won big and how the saffron party pulled off major civic upsets

BMC Election 2026: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has broken the Shiv Sena's decades-long hold on Mumbai, emerging as

The Economic Times 16 Jan 2026 9:44 pm

BJP breaks Thackeray stronghold, takes control of BMC in Maharashtra civic sweep

In Mumbai, the BJP emerged as the single largest party

The Hindu Businessline 16 Jan 2026 9:31 pm

AIMIM wins 95 seats across 13 bodies in Maharashtra civic polls

Mumbai: The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) on Friday, January 16, won 95 seats across 13 municipal bodie

The Siasat Daily 16 Jan 2026 9:30 pm

Given Away Devendra Ji For My Maharashtra: Amruta Fadnavis To NDTV

Riding high after the BJP emerged as the single largest party in the BMC elections, as well as overall in 29 civic bodie

NDTV 16 Jan 2026 8:33 pm

Thank you, Maharashtra: On civic poll results, PM Modi says NDA's record of development struck a chord

The prime minister said the results of various municipal corporation elections indicate that the NDA's bond with the peo

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 8:29 pm

Indias sugar production up 22%, recovery in UP higher but down in Karnataka

Output was 158.85 lakh tonnes as of January 15 with a substantial jump in Maharashtra

The Hindu Businessline 16 Jan 2026 8:16 pm

'People Have Rejected Anti-Development Politics': Eknath Shinde On NDA's Maharashtra Civic Poll Win

Eknath Shinde says BMC election results show Mumbai voters rejected anti-development politics, endorsing Mahayutis growt

News18 16 Jan 2026 8:16 pm

CM Omar Abdullah Calls For Stronger Partnership With Travel Fraternity To Promote J&K Tourism

MUMBAI, Jan 16: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today addressed leading stakeholders from the travel and trade sector in Mu

Daily Excelsior 16 Jan 2026 8:06 pm

BMC and other Maharashtra civic poll results 2026: Top 10 winners and losers

Maharashtra's civic elections saw a significant political shift as the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secured a dominant vict

The Times of India 16 Jan 2026 7:56 pm

Reverse Polarisation Affects Thackerays

Voting concluded peacefully across all 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra. After the polls closed on Thursday even

Deccan Chronicle 16 Jan 2026 7:39 pm

PM Modi thanks Maharashtra after Mahayuti victory in civic polls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked Maharashtra voters as the Mahayuti alliance secured victory in state civic body ele

The Economic Times 16 Jan 2026 7:38 pm

Thank you Maharashtra! PM Modi hails civic poll verdict; congratulates NDA workers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated BJP workers and thanked Maharashtra's people for the NDA and Mahayuti's sweep

The Times of India 16 Jan 2026 7:38 pm

NDA's Track Record Struck A Chord: PM Modi On Maharashtra Civic Polls Win

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today thanked the people of Maharashtra for their support after the BJP won the election to

NDTV 16 Jan 2026 7:35 pm

I'm The Ocean: D Fadnavis' Old Poetic Lines Come True With BMC Win

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' poetic comments from 2019 have suddenly become very relevant after the res

NDTV 16 Jan 2026 7:24 pm

Congress to have its Mayors in five cities, 350 corporators across Maharashtra: Sapkal

According to the Congress, the party is in a position to install its own Mayors in Latur, Chandrapur, Bhiwandi (Thane di

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 7:13 pm

Maharashtra civic polls: People voted for Mahayuti as they wanted development, honesty, says CM Fadnavis

The Mahayuti has broken all records in the civic polls, Fadnavis said, adding that Mumbai will get a Mayor from the Maha

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 7:07 pm

Maharashtra Civic Polls: AIMIM a Surprise Winner, Does Better Than NCPSP & MNS

AIMIM has done well in Malegaon, Sambhajinagar, Dhule and Nanded Municipal Corporations.

The Quint 16 Jan 2026 6:48 pm

Maharashtra civic polls record 54.77% turnout; BJP, Shiv Sena (UBT) lead in key corporations

BJP emerges as largest party in Mumbai as counting continues across 29 municipal bodies

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 6:45 pm

'Stamp Of People's Approval': Shah Credits Mahayutis Maharashtra Polls Win To PM Modi's Leadership

Amit Shah hails the alliances sweeping win in Maharashtra municipal polls as public trust in NDAs development under PM M

News18 16 Jan 2026 6:35 pm

Saffron Skies Over Maharashtra Metro Cities As BJP Packs Off Thackeray Rule Into The Sunset

The ruling side says this sweep is expected to fast-track several stalled urban infrastructure projects, including new m

News18 16 Jan 2026 6:24 pm

News18 Evening Digest: BJP+ Sweeps Maharashtra Civic Polls, MEA Reacts To US's Chabahar Sanctions & Other Stories

We are alos covering: Karisma Kapoor's divorce plea, Suryakumar Yadav's 100 crore defamation case against actress Khushi

News18 16 Jan 2026 6:16 pm

How Failed Thackeray Reunion May Have Cost 1 Cousin More Than The Other

Maharashtra's complicated political space took a turn ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections when est

NDTV 16 Jan 2026 6:01 pm

What BMC and civic poll results mean for Maharashtra politics: BJPs rise, Senas fall, and the failure of Pawar-play

The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is poised for a significant victory in Maharashtra's civic elections, including the BMC. T

The Economic Times 16 Jan 2026 5:36 pm

BMC Elections 2026: How will Mumbai's verdict reshape Maharashtra politics? Shift from legacy politics to BJP dominance?

Mumbai BMC Election Results 2026 mark a major political shift, weakening Shiv Sena's legacy and validating the BJP-led M

DNA India 16 Jan 2026 5:36 pm

Maharashtra: Gauri Lankesh Murder Case Accused Wins Jalna Civic Poll as Independent

Except for Shiv Sena, almost all major political parties had fielded their candidates against Pangarkar

Deccan Chronicle 16 Jan 2026 5:24 pm

Maharashtra civic polls: Gadkari says Mahayuti victory will boost development

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari congratulated CM Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde as trends showed the BJP-led

Mid Day 16 Jan 2026 5:23 pm

Maharashtra civic election results: Congress sweeps Latur civic body polls

According to election officials, the Congress emerged as the largest party with 43 seats. The BJP won 22 seats, the Vanc

Mid Day 16 Jan 2026 5:15 pm

Maharashtra Civic polls: BJP leads on 84 seats in Nagpur, Congress 41, and AIMIM 4

The AIMIM contested on 6 seats in Nagpur, where party chief and Lok Sabha MP Assuddin Owaisi addressed a rally during ca

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 5:07 pm

Maharashtra: Gauri Lankesh murder accused wins Jalna civic poll

Jalna: Shrikant J Pangarkar, an accused in the 2017 killing of journalist-activist Gauri Lankesh, on Friday, January 16,

The Siasat Daily 16 Jan 2026 5:02 pm

Maharashtra civic polls: BJP takes lead in Pune bastion of Ajit and Sharad Pawar

The BJP has won 29 electoral wards and is leading in 43 others in Pune, as per the data shared by the election departmen

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 4:59 pm

Karnataka BJP celebrates Mumbai civic poll victory in B'luru, Yediyurappa congratulates PM Modi, Maha CM Fadnavis

Following the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) decisive victory in the Maharashtra local body elections, including the Bri

IBTimes 16 Jan 2026 4:57 pm

Maharashtra civic polls: Gadkari hails Mahayuti win, congratulates Fadnavis and Shinde

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari congratulated Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. Trends indicate

The Economic Times 16 Jan 2026 4:48 pm

BMC election results 2026: Nitesh Rane mocks Uddhav Thackeray and Aaditya Thackeray with penguin jibe after Mumbai poll drubbing

Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane celebrated the BJP-led Mahayuti's strong performance in the BMC elections with a viral

The Economic Times 16 Jan 2026 4:47 pm

Maharashtra civic poll results: Congress sweeps Latur Municipal Corporation with 43 seats

Local political observers believe Maharashtra BJP president Ravindra Chavan's controversial remarks on Congress stalwart

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 4:42 pm

Maharashtra civic polls: BJP leading in Sambhajinagar, Congress in Latur

Early civic poll trends in the Marathwada region show a split verdict, with regional and opposition parties checking BJP

Mid Day 16 Jan 2026 4:35 pm

Maharashtra Civic Polls: 65 Candidates In Ten Civic Bodies Declared Elected Unopposed, Says SEC

At 20, the highest number of candidates were elected unopposed from Kalyan-Dombivali in Thane district.

Deccan Chronicle 16 Jan 2026 4:33 pm

NPCIL recruitment 2026: Registration window opens for 114 technical and administrative posts; direct link to apply here

Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited has launched its 2026 recruitment drive, seeking 114 employees for its Mahara

The Times of India 16 Jan 2026 4:00 pm

BMC election results 2026: Bengaluru BJP MP trolls Raj Thackeray with 'rasmalai'; Mahayuti sweeps polls

In a light-hearted twist following the BJP's victory in the Maharashtra civic elections, MP PC Mohan cheekily took a dig

The Times of India 16 Jan 2026 3:46 pm

Latur election result 2026 live: Congress leading in 30 Wards, BJP in 17 Wards till 3 pm

Congress is leading in the Latur Municipal Corporation elections, ahead of the BJP in early trends. This closely watched

The Times of India 16 Jan 2026 3:30 pm

Maha Civic Polls: BJP Leads on 84 Seats in Nagpur, Congress 41, and AIMIM 4

Polling for the 151-member civic body was held on Thursday along with 28 other municipal corporations in Maharashtra

Deccan Chronicle 16 Jan 2026 3:17 pm

Maharashtra Civic Body Election Results 2026: Voter turnout at 54.77 percent, SEC reports

In Maharashtra, the civic elections drew a healthy voter turnout of 54.77 percent across its 29 municipal corporations.

The Economic Times 16 Jan 2026 3:16 pm

BMC Election Results: 'Maharashtra has given a befitting reply,' BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi hails BJP's emerging victory

Early trends show the Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies performing strongly in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporatio

The Economic Times 16 Jan 2026 3:02 pm

Maharashtra election results: From Sambhajinagar to Mumbai, AIMIM expands urban footprint

The AIMIM has achieved significant gains in Maharashtra's civic elections, particularly in Muslim-majority areas, leadin

The Times of India 16 Jan 2026 2:44 pm

Maharashtra Civic Polls: Supporters Celebrate As Early Leads Emerge In BMC Elections

BJP has massive lead in Mumbai's BMC elections.

Deccan Chronicle 16 Jan 2026 2:41 pm

Congress Shows Why It Still Matters In Maharashtra Despite Mumbai Flop Show

The Congress has put up a flop show in Mumbai, still struggling to move to double figures, with votes still being counte

NDTV 16 Jan 2026 2:28 pm

Maharashtra election results: BJP emerges as 'Party No. 1'; Devendra Fadnavis towers as 'Neta No. 1'

Under the astute guidance of Devendra Fadnavis, the BJP has clinched a remarkable win in the Maharashtra civic elections

The Times of India 16 Jan 2026 2:24 pm

Maharashtra civic elections: Shirsat alleges lathi charge on Shiv Sena workers

According to party leaders, a verbal altercation between the workers and police personnel escalated, following which the

Mid Day 16 Jan 2026 1:48 pm

Poll Body Gaslighting Citizens: Rahul Gandhi On 'Indelible' Ink Row, BJP Responds

Rahul Gandhi's reaction came after opposition leaders, after voting in Maharashtra municipal corporation elections, alle

NDTV 16 Jan 2026 1:43 pm

Maharashtra Civic Elections 2026 Results: Heavy security deployed at PCMC D Ward

DCP Vishal Gaikwad said, The counting process is about to begin shortly in the D Ward. We have made all necessary arrang

Mid Day 16 Jan 2026 1:40 pm

BMC Elections 2026 Winners List: Check seat-wise full list of BJP, Congress, Shiv Sena winning candidates here

Mumbai Elections 2026 Winners: Vote counting is underway for Maharashtra Municipal Corporation elections, with polling c

The Economic Times 16 Jan 2026 1:07 pm

BMC Polls: Rahul Gandhi Accuses Election Commission of Vote Chori Over Erasable Ink Row

Rahul Gandhi has slammed the Election Commission over claims that erasable ink was used during Maharashtra civic polls,

Web Dunia 16 Jan 2026 12:54 pm

Maharashtra election results: BJP asserts dominance in urban pockets within hours of counting

The BJP has decisively captured urban Maharashtra, securing leads in 23 out of 29 corporations and municipalities. In Mu

The Times of India 16 Jan 2026 12:52 pm

Telangana Civic Polls: AIMIM Invites Candidates With A 'Non-Refundable' Fee

After campaigning for the recently concluded civic body elections in Maharashtra, Asaduddin Owaisi's All India Majlis-e-

NDTV 16 Jan 2026 12:45 pm

BJP responds to Rahuls EC gaslighting people claim with khandani chor barb

NEW DELHI, Jan 16: The BJP on Friday attacked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi with a khandani chor barb, accusing him of mi

Daily Excelsior 16 Jan 2026 12:38 pm

Maharashtra Civic Polls: EC gaslighting citizens, says Rahul on indelible ink row

The SEC, however, claimed that even if someone tried to vote again by removing the ink mark, it was not possible as othe

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 12:31 pm

Maharashtra BMC Elections 2026: Who is Makarand Narwekar, Mumbai's richest candidate? BJP leader has assets worth Rs 124.4 crore

Makarand Narwekar, the BJP candidate from Ward 226 in Colaba, has been hogging the limelight for his declared assets wor

DNA India 16 Jan 2026 12:26 pm

Maharashtra civic polls: Rahul Gandhi attacks ECI over poor ink row

Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, launched a pointed criticism of the Election Commission of Indi

The Siasat Daily 16 Jan 2026 12:22 pm

Maharashtra Election Results 2026 News Live: Close contest in Mumbai BMC and Thane; BJP leading in Pune and Chinchwad

Maharashtra Election Results Live: Vote counting is underway for elections across 29 municipal corporations in Maharasht

The Economic Times 16 Jan 2026 12:21 pm

Silver, gold retreat from record highs on strong U.S. dollar, weak global cues

Commodities trading on the MCX remained shut during the morning session on January 15 due to civic elections in Maharash

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 12:14 pm

EC Gaslighting Citizens: Rahul On Indelible Ink Row In Maharashtra Civic Polls

New Delhi, Jan 16: Amid the row over the quality of indelible ink used in marker pens in Maharashtra civic polls, Congre

Daily Excelsior 16 Jan 2026 11:59 am

Maharashtra BMC Elections Result 2026: Early trends show BJP led Mahayuti alliance ahead of Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS

Early trends being reported from the counting of votes in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections on Frid

DNA India 16 Jan 2026 11:27 am

Pimpri Chinchwad Elections Results 2026 Highlights: BJP ahead in early trends as counting begins

Pimpri-Chinchwad gears up for its 2026 civic election results on January 16, with early trends favoring the BJP. Key con

The Economic Times 16 Jan 2026 11:06 am

Maharashtra begins counting votes for high-stakes civic polls

Mumbai: Counting of votes polled in elections to 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra began on Friday morning wi

The Siasat Daily 16 Jan 2026 10:54 am

BMC Election Results 2026 Highlights: Early trends show BJPShiv Sena alliance leading against Thackeray brothers in high-stakes Mumbai battle

Vote counting is underway for Maharashtra's 29 municipal corporations, with Mumbai's Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation

The Economic Times 16 Jan 2026 10:25 am

Sudden trading holiday disrupts market planning, but economic impact negligible: Sunil Subramaniam

A sudden trading holiday ahead of Maharashtra civic elections disrupted market planning but had no real economic impact,

The Economic Times 16 Jan 2026 10:17 am

BMC Results: BJP Alliance Has Edge In Early Leads, Thackerays Close Behind

The counting of votes has begun for elections to 29 civic bodies in Maharashtra, including the high-stakes battle in Mum

NDTV 16 Jan 2026 10:16 am

Maharashtra BMC elections result 2026: Counting of votes for high-stakes civic polls in state begins; all eyes on Mumbai

BMC elections result 2026: Vote counting is underway for 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra. The focus is on M

The Economic Times 16 Jan 2026 10:11 am

Maharashtras inter-caste marriage scheme spurs social harmony

Under the scheme, eligible couples receive financial assistance of 3 lakh. The post Maharashtras inter-caste marriage sc

Fusion WeRIndia 16 Jan 2026 10:06 am

PMC Election Results 2026: Vote counting to begin at 10 AM as NCP factions unite against BJP, turnout lower than 2017

Vote counting for the Pune Municipal Corporation elections starts today. Results from 28 other municipal corporations ac

The Economic Times 16 Jan 2026 9:53 am

Vishal Dadlani drops video of ink disappearing after casting vote, watch

Vishal Dadlani raised concerns after sharing a video showing the ink on his finger fading soon after voting in the BMC e

Mid Day 16 Jan 2026 9:15 am

BJP, Thackerays, Or Pawars? Crucial Maharashtra Civic Poll Results Today

The votes for elections to 29 civic bodies in Maharashtra, including the high-stakes battle in Mumbai and Pune, will be

NDTV 16 Jan 2026 8:39 am

Maharashtra civic polls: 4-member panel system confuses electors; new voters most affected

Voters in Thane, Kalyan, Navi Mumbai, and Ulhasnagar experienced confusion during municipal elections due to a new four-

The Times of India 16 Jan 2026 8:25 am

Maharashtra election results LIVE: Exit polls predict win for BJP-Shiv Sena alliance in Mumbai

Voting complete amid row over removing 'indelible' ink on January 15, 2026; voter turnout around 50%

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 7:50 am

Mumbai backs us: Mahayuti leaders upbeat after polling; CM Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde say voters reaffirm support for ruling alliance

The BJP-led Mahayuti expressed confidence in a strong performance across Maharashtra's municipal corporations, citing po

The Times of India 16 Jan 2026 7:49 am

Maharashtra Civic Body Election Results LIVE Updates: Asias richest civic body, a city of dreams and a battle for governance

BMC, Maharashtra Civic Poll Results Live updates: As many as 1,700 candidates are contesting across 227 wards for contro

The Hindu Businessline 16 Jan 2026 7:34 am

BMC, Maharashtra Civic Poll Results Live: Can the Uddhav-Raj Thackeray combination take on the BJP-Shiv Sena Mahayuti?

BMC, Maharashtra Civic Poll Results Live updates: Counting of votes begins across Mumbai and 28 other civic bodies as pa

The Hindu Businessline 16 Jan 2026 7:34 am

Maharashtra Civic Body Election Results LIVE: Counting Of Votes To Begin At 10 AM

Maharashtra BMC Election Result 2026 LIVE Updates: The exit polls done by Axis My India, the JVC, and Sakal have predict

NDTV 16 Jan 2026 6:51 am

B-town biggies cast vote in Maharashtra civic polls

A host of Bollywood personalities, including Akshay Kumar, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan, stepped out of their homes and vo

The Shillong Times 16 Jan 2026 5:32 am

Battle for Mumbai: Exit polls predict clear win for BJP-SS

PTI Mumbai All exit polls predicted a clear sweep for the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporati

The Navhind Times 16 Jan 2026 12:14 am

Preserving fruits of Opinion Poll

Through the only opinion poll held in independent India, Goa secured its geographical and cultural identity on this day

The Navhind Times 16 Jan 2026 12:06 am

Maharashtra civic polls: Young voters left confused over new alliances in Mumbai

Trends indicate the BJP has slowly increased its hold in the BMC, traditionally dominated by the Thackerays

The Hindu 15 Jan 2026 11:42 pm

Maharashtra civic polls: 'Washable' ink row mars elections to 29 bodies

Voting occurred in 29 civic bodies across Maharashtra, including Mumbai. Opposition parties claimed the ink on voters' f

The Economic Times 15 Jan 2026 11:23 pm

Maharashtra polls: Sena leader`s house attacked; BJP candidate assaulted

Polling for 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra including Mumbai`s high-stake BMC concluded on Thursday evening and

Mid Day 15 Jan 2026 11:00 pm

Maharashtra polls: 155 govt employees booked for failing to report for poll duty

The employees belong to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar in the Marathwada region and nearby areas under Phulambri and Gangapur

Mid Day 15 Jan 2026 10:32 pm

Microsoft off-take fuels Varahas biochar carbon removal project in Maharashtra

Project aims to remove over 2 million tonnes of carbon dioxide by converting cotton crop residue into biochar, offering

The Hindu Businessline 15 Jan 2026 10:05 pm

Maharashtra civic polls: In battle for Mumbai, exit polls predict clear win for BJP-Shiv Sena alliance

The Shiv Sena (UBT) and the MNS, which contested polls independently, are expected to win five and two seats, respective

The Hindu 15 Jan 2026 9:40 pm

Maharashtra civic polls clocks 50 pc turnout

Mumbai: Around 50 per cent polling was recorded in Mumbai and 28 other municipal corporations in Maharashtra on Thursday

The Siasat Daily 15 Jan 2026 9:34 pm

Murder of democracy: Opposition claims irregularities in Maharashtra civic polls

Polling for 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra on January 15 drew sharp political reactions, with Mumbais high

The Hindu 15 Jan 2026 8:51 pm

Maharashtra civic polls see bogus voting and cash distribution allegations, EVM glitches, clashes

Voting for 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra faced disruptions. Clashes erupted between groups in several locatio

The Economic Times 15 Jan 2026 8:44 pm

BJP's maha moment? Exit polls predict Mahayuti sweep in BMC elections; Thackeray union falls flat

Exit polls project a significant victory for the Mahayuti alliance in the BMC polls, with projections indicating they wi

The Times of India 15 Jan 2026 8:19 pm

Maharashtra civic polls: EVM errors in Pune; officials say machines replaced swiftly

An average 23% voter turnout was recorded till 1.30 p.m. in the PMC polls

The Hindu 15 Jan 2026 5:19 pm

Aamir Khan jokes about language row at polling booth: Yeh Maharashtra hai

Aamir Khan stepped out to cast vote and posed for the paps polling booth. As he interacted with paps, he subtly reacted

Mid Day 15 Jan 2026 5:10 pm

Did Aamir Khan step into Marathi v/s Hindi debate?

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan indirectly weighed in on the Marathi versus Hindi language debate in Maharashtra on Thursday.

NewsBytes 15 Jan 2026 5:10 pm

Maharashtra civic polls | Voters made to wipe ink after voting: Supriya Sule

The Lok Sabha MP claimed that in several polling centres across the state, voters were allegedly made to wipe off the in

Mid Day 15 Jan 2026 5:10 pm

Maharashtra covic polls: Videos of indelible ink getting wiped off go viral

Mumbai: Maharashtra State Election Commissioner Dinesh Waghmare on Thursday, January 15, said viral videos showing peopl

The Siasat Daily 15 Jan 2026 4:59 pm

KORA by Nilesh Mitesh Opens Its Third Store in Tamil Nadu at Anna Nagar, Chennai

KORA by Nilesh Chhadva and Mitesh Sumbad , the bridge to luxury Indian men's ethnic wear, is thrilled to announce the op

News Voir 15 Jan 2026 4:39 pm

`Polling booths placed far apart to stop people from voting against BJP`

As voting began across 29 civic bodies in Maharashtra, NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar alleged polling booth misplacement, EVM

Mid Day 15 Jan 2026 4:35 pm

Maharashtra Civic Polls: Videos of 'indelible' ink getting wiped off go viral; SEC launches probe

Mumbai election officials are investigating videos showing voters wiping off indelible ink. State Election Commissioner

The Economic Times 15 Jan 2026 4:30 pm

Uddhav claims irregularities in Maharashtra civic polls, calls it murder of democracy

MUMBAI: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday alleged irregularities in the Maharashtra civic polls, sayin

Kashmir Reader 15 Jan 2026 3:53 pm

Hindi? This Is Maharashtra: Aamir Khan Wades In Language Row On Poll Day

Actor Aamir Khan waded into the Marathi vs Hindi language row today when he turned up to vote in the election to the Bri

NDTV 15 Jan 2026 3:49 pm

Never seen such a shameless govt: Uddhav Thackeray slams Mahayuti's obsession for power

Uddhav Thackeray has accused the Maharashtra government of irregularities in local body elections. He claims old voting

The Economic Times 15 Jan 2026 3:22 pm

Maharashtra civic polls: Erasing indelible ink wont allow re-voting, says state election panel; SEC warns voters

In a decisive move, the Maharashtra Election Commission has labeled the removal of indelible ink as a serious breach of

The Times of India 15 Jan 2026 3:21 pm

Uddhav Thackeray claims irregularities in Maharashtra civic polls, calls it 'murder' of democracy

The former Chief Minister also demanded the suspension of the State Election Commissioner over alleged irregularities in

The Hindu 15 Jan 2026 3:12 pm

Maharashtra civic polls 2026: Uddhav Thackeray claims irregularities in local elections, calls it 'murder' of democracy

Maharashtra local elections: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has accused the Maharashtra civic polls of irregular

The Economic Times 15 Jan 2026 2:59 pm

Juniper Green commissions 72 MWp solar capacity in Maharashtra

The hybrid project includes 108 MWp of contracted solar capacity and 25 MW of installed wind capacity, with a power purc

The Hindu Businessline 15 Jan 2026 2:55 pm

Ask If Ink Erased, Not Have You Voted: Thackerays Allege Marker Pen Use In Maharashtra Civic Polls

Uddhav Thackeray questioned the accountability of the State Election Commission and asked why public money was being spe

News18 15 Jan 2026 2:30 pm

Maharashtra civic polls: BJP candidates husband under probe for recording video

During the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation elections, Nilesh Doke, husband of BJP candidate Aparna Doke, allegedl

Mid Day 15 Jan 2026 2:05 pm

RM Drip to set up 12,000 tonne manufacturing plant in Maharashtra

New unit to be set up through proposed wholly owned subsidiary Brahmanand Pipes Pvt Ltd at Sinnar in Nashik district

The Hindu Businessline 15 Jan 2026 1:17 pm

Mumbai civic election: Cash-for-vote cases, FIRs raise grim questions over poll fairness

Maharashtra civic polls: Allegations of widespread voter inducement surfaced across Mumbai Metropolitan Region before th

The Economic Times 15 Jan 2026 12:54 pm

'My name was not on the list': Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi flags voter list issue in BMC polls

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi cast her vote in Mumbai after facing an issue with her name missing from the vote

The Times of India 15 Jan 2026 12:52 pm

Nine new Amrit Bharat Express trains soon! Indian railways announces routes check list and features

Nine new Amrit Bharat Express trains are set to expand long-distance rail connectivity, linking West Bengal and Assam wi

The Times of India 15 Jan 2026 12:45 pm

Maharashtra civic polls: Opposition raises concerns over marker pens used instead of indelible ink, BMC to probe complaints

The ink on the finger after voting can be removed with a sanitiser. Instead of ink, pens are being used after voting, sa

The Hindu 15 Jan 2026 12:43 pm

Explained: Who has alliance with whom in Maharashtras civic polls your guide ahead of results

Maharashtra's political landscape is a complex web of shifting alliances as municipal corporation election results loom.

The Times of India 15 Jan 2026 12:31 pm

'If you want progress, clean air in Mumbai, take responsibility': Hema Malini urges Mumbaikars to vote

A senior citizen raised concerns over chaos and delays at a polling booth during the Maharashtra local body elections, v

IBTimes 15 Jan 2026 11:36 am

Maharashtra Minister Ganesh Naik Alleges Name Missing From Voter List, Casts Vote Later

Naik further informed that family members and relatives live in the same building in Navi Mumbai, however, their names w

News18 15 Jan 2026 11:28 am

Indian stock markets remain closed for Maharashtra civic elections

The decision follows the Maharashtra government's declaration of a public holiday on January 15 to ensure the smooth con

IBTimes 15 Jan 2026 11:27 am

Stock market holiday today: Are NSE, BSE closed for trading on January 15? Check details

The stock market will be closed on January 15th due to Maharashtra municipal corporation elections, with trading suspend

The Times of India 15 Jan 2026 11:10 am

Ravindra Chavan Bowed Down to AIMIM Leaders Feet? No, It Was a Sindhi Guru!

The man in the visual is Sai Chhotu Gurmukhdas Jagiasi, a Sindhi guru based in Ulhasnagar, Maharashtra.

The Quint 15 Jan 2026 10:40 am

BMC Elections 2026: From Akshay Kumar to Sachin Tendulkar, watch celebrities casting their vote and exercising their civic duty

Voting is underway across Maharashtra for 29 municipal corporations, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. S

The Economic Times 15 Jan 2026 10:17 am

Mumbai poll holiday for BSE, NSE draws flak from Zerodha's Nithin Kamath

Indian stock exchanges observed a full trading holiday on Thursday, January 15, due to municipal elections in Maharashtr

The Economic Times 15 Jan 2026 10:04 am

Voting underway for 29 civic bodies across Maharashtra; all eyes on big battle for Mumbai

Voting is underway across Maharashtra for elections to 29 municipal corporations, including the high-stakes Mumbai BMC p

Web Dunia 15 Jan 2026 9:57 am

BMC Elections 2026: Akshay-Twinkle cast their vote

Bollywood stars Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna were among the early voters in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation el

The Times of India 15 Jan 2026 9:47 am

Bank of Maharashtra opens registration window for 600 vacancies: Check direct link to apply here

The Bank of Maharashtra has announced its Apprentice Recruitment 2026, offering 600 positions for fresh graduates to gai

The Times of India 15 Jan 2026 9:38 am

Akshay Kumar casts his vote for BMC elections, urges Mumbaikars to vote

Akshay Kumar cast his vote early in the BMC elections and urged citizens to participate in the democratic process. Polli

Mid Day 15 Jan 2026 9:35 am

Akshay Kumar casts vote in Maharashtra civic polls, appeals to citizens. Watch

Akshay Kumar casts vote in Maharashtra civic polls, appeals to citizens. Watch

India Today 15 Jan 2026 9:27 am

BMC Election 2026: Akshay Kumar says 'we shouldn't do dialoguebaazi' after casting his vote for Maharashtra civic polls. Watch video

2026 BMC Election: Actor Akshay Kumar on Thursday cast his vote for 2026 BMC elections at a polling station in Gandhi Sh

The Economic Times 15 Jan 2026 8:44 am

Voting underway for high-stakes civic polls in Maharashtra; all eyes on big battle for Mumbai

Except for Mumbai, the other urban bodies have multi-member wards. Vote count will take place on January 16

The Hindu 15 Jan 2026 8:41 am

Maharashtra Votes In Civic Body Polls, High-Stakes Battle In Mumbai, Pune: 10 Points

29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra are voting today, with the spotlight on Mumbai, where the BJP and Shiv Sena

NDTV 15 Jan 2026 7:57 am

Voting begins for high-stakes civic polls in Maharashtra; all eyes on big battle for Mumbai

These are the first BMC polls since the 2022 split in the Shiv Sena when Eknath Shinde, now Deputy Chief Minister, broke

Deccan Chronicle 15 Jan 2026 7:48 am

Maharashtra Civic Polls 2026: Over 3.48 crore voters to decide fate of 2869 seats across 29 Municipal Corporations

A total of 3.48 crore voters are eligible to exercise their franchise across 893 wards, comprising 2,869 seats. To ensur

DNA India 15 Jan 2026 7:39 am

Maharashtra Elections 2026 Live Updates: 29 Civic Bodies To Vote Today

Maharashtra Elections 2026 Voting Day: The spotlight is on the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), India's richest

NDTV 15 Jan 2026 7:29 am

Bank Holiday, January 15: Are banks closed today for Makar Sankranti, Uttarayan, Pongal, Maharashtra polls? Check state-wise list here

Customers planning to visit bank branches should plant their visit according to these holiday schedules.

DNA India 15 Jan 2026 7:12 am

Maharashtra civic polls: Big day for Mumbai as BMC vote begins; city on high alert

Maharashtra voting: As ballots are cast across the city under tight security, the results are expected to shape not only

The Economic Times 15 Jan 2026 7:01 am

Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed on 15th Jan for BMC Elections, Pongal and for Makar Sankranti in your state? Check list

Bank holiday today 2026: Banks in some states are closed today, January 15, 2026, for Makar Sankranti and related festiv

The Economic Times 15 Jan 2026 7:00 am

Bank holiday today, 15 January: Are banks open or closed today for Pongal, Maharashtra polls? Get state-wise list

Bank holiday today, 15 January: Along with Pongal, the country is celebrating other festivals like Uttarayana Punyakala

Livemint 15 Jan 2026 6:58 am

Thackerays vs BJP-Sena vs NCP As Mumbai Votes In 1st Civic Polls Since 2017

Maharashtra Civic Polls are being seen as a chance for the Thackeray brothers, who have reunited in its backdrop after 2

NDTV 15 Jan 2026 6:30 am

Maharashtra civic polls LIVE: Spotlight on Mumbai as 29 civic bodies go to polls today

More than 3.48 crore voters will cast their ballots in elections to 29 municipal corporations, choosing 2,869 corporator

The Hindu 15 Jan 2026 6:23 am

Maharashtra Civic Polls 2026: What Is Open And Closed Today

The Maharashtra government has declared January 15 a public holiday in all regions where the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corp

NDTV 15 Jan 2026 6:17 am

Polling Today For 29 Municipal Corporations Across Maharashtra

Voting in Maharashtra municipal elections will start at 7:30 am on Thursday and will continue till 5:30 pm

Deccan Chronicle 15 Jan 2026 1:37 am

Mrashtra votes for crucial civic polls today; focus on Mumbai

Shiv Senas first BMC election since partys split in 2022 Mumbai: As Maharashtra heads to the elections on Thursday for 2

The Navhind Times 15 Jan 2026 12:37 am

Maharashtra votes today in high-stakes civic polls, Ajit Pawar raises scam, BJP hits back

NCPs Ajit Pawar has fired a significant shot across the bow at the erstwhile Shiv Sena-BJP coalition, alleging they orch

The Economic Times 14 Jan 2026 11:18 pm

Unexpected Tie-Ups Mushroom As Maharashtra Civic Polls Blur Political Lines

In Maharashtra politics, the answer to the question 'Who is with whom?' has become more convoluted than a pretzel! The e

NDTV 14 Jan 2026 11:11 pm

29 Maharashtra civic bodies go to polls; Mumbai is big prize

More than 3.48 crore voters will cast their votes to choose 2,869 corporators from among 15,908 candidates; Votes will b

The Hindu 14 Jan 2026 11:06 pm

BMC elections: Check voting time, result date and other key details to polls of India's richest civic body

Maharashtra is voting today for 29 municipal corporations. The main contest is for Mumbai's BMC between the BJP-led Maha

The Economic Times 14 Jan 2026 10:52 pm

Maharashtra Tops Export Preparedness

The index looks at the export infrastructure, business ecosystem, policy and governance, and export performance of state

Deccan Chronicle 14 Jan 2026 10:17 pm

Hyderabad: NCB seizes 813 kilograms of ganja and arrests three in crackdown

Hyderabad NCB busted a major interstate ganja racket, seizing 813 kg of contraband and arresting three individuals on Ja

The Times of India 14 Jan 2026 9:52 pm

SEC allowed Post-campaign canvassing at govts behest, claims Raj Thackeray

Mumbai: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Wednesday slammed the State Election Commission (SEC) for allo

The Siasat Daily 14 Jan 2026 9:44 pm

Modi: Amrit Bharat Trains will Boost Trade, Tourism in WB, Assam

As many as nine new Amrit Bharat Express trains will connect West Bengal and Assam with Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka,

Deccan Chronicle 14 Jan 2026 8:50 pm

Maharashtra: Over 5000 farmer suicides reported in Marathwada region in 5 years

More than 5000 farmers have died by suicide in Maharashtras Marathwada region over the past five years, with 1,129 cases

Mid Day 14 Jan 2026 8:42 pm

Mumbai BMC Civic Polls 2026: EPIC number, voter list and polling booth location; All you need to know to avoid last-minute confusion

Mumbai BMC Election 2026: Maharashtra is holding civic elections for 29 municipal corporations. Mumbai's Brihanmumbai Mu

The Economic Times 14 Jan 2026 8:11 pm

Final Farewell on a Stretcher: Soldier Laid to Rest in Satara as Wife Attends Funeral with Eight-Hour-Old Newborn

Satara (Maharashtra), 14 Jan : In a deeply heart-wrenching incident, the last rites of Indian The post Final Farewell on

Voice Of Sikkim 14 Jan 2026 7:58 pm

Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu top performers in Niti Aayogs export preparedness index 2024

Uttarakhand, J&K bag top two ranks among small States, UTs; Delhi ranked 12th

The Hindu Businessline 14 Jan 2026 7:30 pm

Over 5,000 farmer suicides in 5 years in Maharashtra, highest last year

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: More than 5,000 farmers ended their lives in central Maharashtras Marathwada region in the la

The Siasat Daily 14 Jan 2026 7:19 pm

Pro-Pak Slogans Raised At Events Linked To Thackeray Camp: D Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Tha

NDTV 14 Jan 2026 7:11 pm

NCP staying with NDA in 2029: Praful Patel breaks silence on speculation

Praful Patel speaks exclusively with The Hindu on the future of the NCP factions, why the party is firmly with the NDA t

The Hindu 14 Jan 2026 6:59 pm

Maharashtra polls spring up symptoms of sinking INDI Alliance

Congress-DMK fight in Tamil Nadu before election is ominous for opposition By Dr. Gyan Pathak Brihanmumbai Municipal C

The Northlines 14 Jan 2026 6:43 pm

Maharashtra civic polls:Contest between many avatars ofalliances Mahayutiand MVA

Thackerays have allied to retain Mumbai while Pawars have buried the hatchet for Pune; both face BJP as their prime oppo

The Hindu 14 Jan 2026 5:40 pm

Maharashtra civic polls: Congress candidates husband attacked in Nanded

The victim, Shivaji Bhalerao, whose wife Sarika Bhalerao is contesting the January 15 civic election on a Congress ticke

Mid Day 14 Jan 2026 4:56 pm

Fadnavis to visit Davos from Jan 17 to 24 for World Economic Forum meet

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will lead a state delegation to Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic

The Economic Times 14 Jan 2026 4:35 pm

Holiday Tomorrow For Maharashtra Civic Body Polls: Whats Open & Shut? Will Alcohol Be Available?

A public holiday has been declared on January 15 in parts of Maharashtra due to civic polls in 29 municipal corporations

News18 14 Jan 2026 3:57 pm

Mumbai BMC elections 2026: Full schedule, voting time and result date Check all details

As Maharashtra preps for essential municipal elections involving 29 corporations, the spotlight is on Mumbai where the B

The Times of India 14 Jan 2026 2:08 pm

SC pushes student well-being: Maharashtra issues sweeping directions to private coaching classes, schools

Maharashtra has mandated weekly offs, capped daily teaching at five hours, and introduced mental health support for stud

The Times of India 14 Jan 2026 2:08 pm

Maharashtra To Vote For High-Stakes Civic Polls Tomorrow

As Maharashtra heads to the elections on Thursday for 29 municipal corporations, the spotlight is on Mumbai, where the B

NDTV 14 Jan 2026 1:54 pm

Maharashtra civic polls: All eyes on Mumbai as voting starts Jan 15

Mumbai: As Maharashtra heads to the elections on Thursday for 29 municipal corporations, the spotlight is on Mumbai, whe

The Siasat Daily 14 Jan 2026 1:52 pm

BMC, Other Maharashtra Civic Body Polls Tomorrow: 10 Questions Answered

The campaigning for local body elections in Maharashtra's metropolitan cities has ended. Voting will be held tomorrow, o

NDTV 14 Jan 2026 1:41 pm

Junior college students to be deployed as volunteers at polling booths in Mumbai's Andheri West

Ahead of the BMC elections, junior college students in Mumbai's Andheri West are being enlisted as volunteers to aid vot

The Times of India 14 Jan 2026 1:38 pm

Drones, CCTVs, police escorts to thwart cheating in boards in Mumbai

Maharashtra's Class 10 and 12 exams will see stringent security measures, including drone surveillance, CCTV in halls, a

The Times of India 14 Jan 2026 1:20 pm

Maharashtra leads NITI Aayog's export preparedness index

Niti Aayog's Export Preparedness Index 2024 highlights top states for exports. Maharashtra leads, followed by Tamil Nadu

The Economic Times 14 Jan 2026 1:13 pm

L&T receives 'large' order from Torrent Energy Storage Solutions

Larsen & Toubro's heavy civil infrastructure arm has secured a significant order from Torrent Energy Storage Solutions f

The Economic Times 14 Jan 2026 11:40 am

Maharashtra civic polls: Congress candidate Nassima Juneja in Kamathipura promises redevelopment push

Congress candidate Nassima Juneja, accompanied by her husband and MLA Amin Patel, campaigned in Ward 213, highlighting d

The Times of India 14 Jan 2026 11:03 am

Maharashtra civic polls: Microphones, large groups barred during door-to-door campaign

Opposition parties have criticised the decision, alleging that it weakens restrictions imposed by the election authority

The Hindu 14 Jan 2026 10:40 am

Maharashtra civic polls: no microphones or large groups in door-to-door campaigns

Civic poll candidates in Maharashtra face new restrictions. The State Election Commission has banned microphones and lar

The Economic Times 14 Jan 2026 9:51 am

Maharashtra civic elections 2026: Door-to-door campaigning allowed till Jan 14

While public rallies, processions, and the use of loudspeakers are now strictly prohibited, candidates can engage in per

Mid Day 14 Jan 2026 9:43 am

Maharashtra municipal corporations ready for upcoming January 15 election

Navi Mumbai and Panvel gear up for smooth civic polls on Thursday, January 15

Mid Day 14 Jan 2026 9:22 am

Political row in Maharashtra: BJP brands Raj Thackeray anti-industry & anti-youth

The BJP has labeled MNS chief Raj Thackeray as anti-industry, anti-investment, and anti-youth. Thackeray, however, clari

The Times of India 14 Jan 2026 9:04 am

Maharashtra civic polls: Ajit Pawar rules out merger talks with Sharad Pawar, denies BJP match-fixing

Deputy CM Ajit Pawar indicated a potential reunion with his uncle Sharad Pawar, stating he believes in addition, not sub

The Times of India 14 Jan 2026 7:45 am

LG Ladakh calls for collaboration with Maharashtra travel industry to boost tourism

Excelsior Correspondent PUNE, Jan 13: Aimed to further strengthen tourism cooperation between Ladakh and Maharashtra, th

Daily Excelsior 14 Jan 2026 5:00 am

Mahayuti's Victory Is Certain: Eknath Shinde On Last Day Of BMC Poll Rally

Ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde predict

NDTV 14 Jan 2026 3:18 am

Maharashtra Zila Parishads, Panchayat Samitis Polls On February 5

Elections to 12 Zilla Parishads (ZP) and 125 Panchayat Samitis in Maharashtra will be held on February 5, and counting o

NDTV 13 Jan 2026 9:19 pm

Project Costs Inflated: Ajit Pawar's Big Claim About 1999 Sena-BJP Government

Maharashtra Chief Minister Ajit Pawar - amid differences with ally BJP over party leader Nawab Malik and the corruption

NDTV 13 Jan 2026 9:05 pm

Maharashtra zilla parishad, panchayat samiti polls to be held on February 5

The schedule was announced a day after the Supreme Court extended the January 31 timeline for completing the poll proces

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 6:15 pm

Maharashtra: Zilla parishads, panchayat samitis elections to be held on Feb 5; check details

The election schedule was announced a day after the Supreme Court extended the January 31 timeline for completing the po

DNA India 13 Jan 2026 6:12 pm

Bank of Maharashtra Q3 profit up 27% at 1,779 crore, declares 10% interim dividend

Total income increased to 8,277 crore during the quarter under review from 7,112 crore in the same period of the previou

The Hindu Businessline 13 Jan 2026 6:12 pm

Mumbai local polls: Candidate gets legal notice for Palestine bag

Revolutionary Workers Party of India (RWI) candidate Pradnya Prabhulkar was served a legal notice by the Maharashtra Pol

The Siasat Daily 13 Jan 2026 6:07 pm

Maharashtra: Elections in 12 zilla parishads and 125 panchayat samitis on Feb 5

Maharashtra will hold elections for 12 Zilla Parishads and 125 Panchayat Samitis on February 5. Vote counting is schedul

The Economic Times 13 Jan 2026 5:51 pm

On Post-Poll Ties With BJP In Mumbai Civic Body, Ajit Pawar's Emphatic No

Ajit Pawar, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, brushed away the possibility of aligning with the BJP after the civic

NDTV 13 Jan 2026 5:06 pm

Bank of Maharashtra apprentice recruitment 2026: Notification out for 600 posts, registration to begin on January 15

Bank of Maharashtra is recruiting 600 apprentices for a one-year training program. Graduates can gain banking experience

The Times of India 13 Jan 2026 4:35 pm

Maharashtra announces four-day dry days in all major cities, including Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur

Maharashtra will observe a four-day alcohol ban from January 13 to 16 across 29 civic body areas to ensure peaceful muni

The Economic Times 13 Jan 2026 3:37 pm

Maharashtra Govt Agrees To Grant 2-Day Emergency Parole To 'International Criminal' Abu Salem

The state government informed the Bombay High Court that since Salem is an international criminal, he cannot be released

News18 13 Jan 2026 3:17 pm

Maharashtra HSC admit card 2026 released: Check how to access hall tickets here

Maharashtra HSC Class 12 hall tickets for the 2026 board exams are now available online for schools. Students must colle

The Times of India 13 Jan 2026 2:15 pm

Civic polls: Ajit Pawar reveals reason for NCP reunion; will it impact ties with Fadnavis? What he said

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar justified aligning with Sharad Pawar's NCP faction for local polls, citing a need to av

The Times of India 13 Jan 2026 1:44 pm

Maharashtra Minister Shares Video Of Group Of Men Urging Residents To Vote Against BJP

Rane shared a video, showing a group of men urging votes against BJP and a candidate accused of stopping azan ahead of B

News18 13 Jan 2026 12:28 pm

Liquor, drugs, weapons seized in Maharashtras Nanded ahead of civic polls

Nanded: Ahead of the civic body polls, enforcement agencies have seized a large quantity of liquor, ganja, and some weap

The Siasat Daily 13 Jan 2026 12:11 pm

Do not like this, I have a secular mindset: Ajit Pawar condemns communal remarks amid BMC polls

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], January 13 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party chief and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Aji

The Sen Times 13 Jan 2026 11:46 am

BJP complains to ECI over 'illegal' hoardings put up by NCP, other parties in Pune

In the run-up to the municipal corporation elections, the Nationalist Congress Party and other parties have put up unaut

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 10:44 am

Pune: BJP complains to EC over illegal hoardings by NCP, other parties

Maharashtra BJP general secretary Rajesh Pande has said the party has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission ov

The Siasat Daily 13 Jan 2026 10:19 am

SOF NSO 2025-26 results released at results.sofworld.org/results: Direct link to download here

The Science Olympiad Foundation has released the NSO Level 1 results for the 202526 academic session. Students can check

The Times of India 13 Jan 2026 9:32 am

Fadnavis shows old videos of feuding Thackeray cousins, says duo now fighting for survival

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis attacked Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray. He stated the Mumbai civic bod

The Economic Times 13 Jan 2026 8:26 am

Blast from past: CM Devendra Fadnavis shows old videos of Raj Thackeray, Uddhav; says duo now fighting for survival

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis declared the Mumbai civic polls a fight for the survival of Uddhav and Raj Thackeray, n

The Times of India 13 Jan 2026 8:12 am

At Poll Rally, Devendra Fadnavis Shows Old Clips Of Feuding Thackeray Cousins

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis slammed recently united Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav and MNS head Raj Thackeray, sa

NDTV 13 Jan 2026 6:48 am

Only Marathi Will Lead BMC, Says Devendra Fadnavis Ahead Of Key Polls

Amid the political heat ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on M

NDTV 13 Jan 2026 5:19 am

Indian-origin astronomer wins UK RAS Gold Medal

LONDON, Jan 12: US-based astronomer Professor Shrinivas Kulkarni has been awarded the prestigious Gold Medal by the Roya

The Shillong Times 13 Jan 2026 4:56 am

Indian-origin astronomer wins UKs Royal Astronomical Society Gold Medal

LONDON, Jan 12 : US-based astronomer Professor Shrinivas Kulkarni has been awarded the prestigious Gold Medal by the Roy

Daily Excelsior 13 Jan 2026 4:28 am

22 Teams Participate In Boat Races

The participants from Kerala, Telangana, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh vied for the trophy

Deccan Chronicle 13 Jan 2026 12:26 am

No One Can Separate Mumbai From Maharashtra: E Shinde On Thackerays' Charge

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who had to yield the driving seat to ally BJP for the Mumbai civic poll

NDTV 13 Jan 2026 12:23 am

Maharashtra Poll Body Bars Advance Payment Under 'Ladki Bahin' Scheme During Poll Code

The State Election Commission on Monday barred the Maharashtra government from releasing the January instalment of the '

NDTV 13 Jan 2026 12:15 am

Indian-origin astronomer wins UKs RAS Gold Medal

PTI London US-based astronomer Professor Shrinivas Kulkarni has been awarded the prestigious Gold Medal by the Royal Ast

The Navhind Times 13 Jan 2026 12:12 am

Maharashtra EC bars advance Ladki Bahin payment citing enforcement of the model code of conduct for municipal polls

The State Election Commission has halted the Maharashtra government's advance payment of 1,500 under the Ladki Bahin sch

The Economic Times 13 Jan 2026 12:05 am