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Shocking Case in Maharashtra: Groom Refuses Intimacy, Allegedly in Homosexual Relationship, Wife Files FIR

23Jan

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Shocking Case in Maharashtra: Groom Refuses Intimacy, Allegedly in Homosexual Relationship, Wife Files FIR

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra: A young woman in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar has alleged that her marriage has turned into a nightmare after her husband refused to engage in physical relations and reportedly has a homosexual relationship with a friend. The woman has filed a police complaint against her husband and in-laws, claiming harassment and extortion. Marriage Turns TroubledThe 32-year-old woman was married on May 20, 2025. Soon after the wedding, her husband allegedly refused to consummate the marriage, citing a false oath. When the victim insisted on consulting a doctor for treatment, she was reportedly beaten. She claims that her in-laws were aware of the husband’s condition before the marriage but deliberately concealed it, deceiving her into the union. Extortion and ...

Nagpur Mayor: City to Get a Woman at the Helm as BJP Begins Search for New Face

23Jan

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Nagpur Mayor: City to Get a Woman at the Helm as BJP Begins Search for New Face

Nagpur is set to have a woman mayor once again, as the post of Mayor of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has been reserved for women from the general category for the current term. With the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) returning to power for the fourth consecutive time, the party has begun internal deliberations to decide who will become the city’s 55th mayor. In the recently concluded NMC elections, the BJP secured a commanding victory by winning 102 out of 151 seats. As a result, the party is certain to hold the mayor’s post for the next two-and-a-half years. Following the reservation draw announced by the Maharashtra government on Thursday, it became clear that the mayoral position would go to a woman councillor from the general category. Reservation Draw Brings Clarity T...

Maharashtra Politics: BJP, AIMIM, and Congress Forge Alliance in Achalpur Despite Fadnavis’ Displeasure

23Jan

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Maharashtra Politics: BJP, AIMIM, and Congress Forge Alliance in Achalpur Despite Fadnavis’ Displeasure

Amravati: Maharashtra’s political landscape has witnessed a significant shake-up following the recent municipal elections, as the BJP, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), and Congress formed an unexpected alliance in the Achalpur Municipal Council. This alliance aims to elect committee chairpersons uncontested, despite disapproval from BJP’s central leadership. This development comes shortly after similar collaborations by the BJP in Akot and Ambernath local bodies. In Achalpur, Congress emerged as the largest party in the municipal elections, prompting the tripartite arrangement. Election Results in AchalpurThe 41-member Achalpur Municipal Council saw Congress winning 15 seats, BJP nine, AIMIM three, Independents ten, Prahar Janshakti Party two, and NCP two. Following th...

Maharashtra CM Responds to “Picnic” Remark on Davos Visit; Amruta Fadnavis, Then CM, Defend Trip

23Jan

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Maharashtra CM Responds to “Picnic” Remark on Davos Visit; Amruta Fadnavis, Then CM, Defend Trip

Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has responded to criticism over his participation in the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. Opposition leaders, including Shiv Sena’s Sanjay Raut, had sarcastically referred to the visit as a “picnic” for chief ministers meeting Indian companies abroad. Fadnavis’ wife, Amruta Fadnavis, had earlier countered the remarks, emphasizing the importance of the trip for Maharashtra and India’s economic development. “A picnic is something one enjoys with family, but in Davos, our family—the state of Maharashtra—is working,” she said. Amruta highlighted that attending global conferences is crucial for Indian states to attract investment, expand networking opportunities, and open new economic doors. S...

Mayor Reservation Lottery 2026: Mumbai to Have a General Category Woman Mayor; Reservation Announced for 29 Municipal Corporations in Maharashtra

23Jan

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Mayor Reservation Lottery 2026: Mumbai to Have a General Category Woman Mayor; Reservation Announced for 29 Municipal Corporations in Maharashtra

The reservation for mayoral posts in Mumbai and 28 other municipal corporations across Maharashtra was finalized on Wednesday through a lottery system conducted at the state secretariat (Mantralaya). As per the draw, the prestigious post of Mayor of Mumbai has been reserved for a woman from the General category, marking a significant moment in the state’s urban political landscape. Along with Mumbai, several major cities including Navi Mumbai, Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad will also have women mayors from the General category. The lottery was conducted to ensure transparency and adherence to the rotation-based reservation policy mandated under state laws. Reservation Highlights Across Major Cities According to the official announcement: Mumbai – General (Woman) Navi Mumbai – Ge...

BMC Mayor Reservation Controversy: Uddhav Faction Boycotts Lottery, Alleges Injustice to OBC and SC Candidates

22Jan

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BMC Mayor Reservation Controversy: Uddhav Faction Boycotts Lottery, Alleges Injustice to OBC and SC Candidates

Mumbai: The recently conducted mayoral reservation lottery for 17 municipalities, including Mumbai, has sparked political controversy as the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction boycotted the draw, claiming that Other Backward Classes (OBC) and Scheduled Castes (SC) candidates were unfairly treated. With the lottery held for general category women candidates, the ruling BJP in Mumbai secured a relatively smoother path to the mayoral post, while the Thackeray group raised objections, alleging that the reservation system deliberately excluded certain communities. Thackeray Faction Speaks Out Kishori Pednekar, a key leader from the Thackeray faction, accused the authorities of discriminatory practices: “This lottery system was designed by looking at the ruling party’s mandate. OBCs and S...

Kalyan-Dombivli Mayor Race: BJP Out, Shinde-Shiv Sena and MNS Eye the Post

22Jan

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Kalyan-Dombivli Mayor Race: BJP Out, Shinde-Shiv Sena and MNS Eye the Post

Kalyan-Dombivli, Maharashtra: The mayoral reservation lottery for 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra was conducted today. In Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC), the mayoral post has been reserved for the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category, ending any claim the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) may have had. The voting for these municipal corporations was held on January 15, with results declared on January 16. Attention then turned to which party would occupy the mayoral positions. On January 22, the lottery determined the reservation categories. In KDMC, the ST category has been chosen for the mayor’s post. BJP Eliminated from ContentionSince BJP does not have a single corporator from the ST category in KDMC, it is effectively out of the race for the mayoral position. This has...

BJP-Shiv Sena Alliance Set to Claim Mayoral Posts in Thane, Kalyan-Dombivli, and Ulhasnagar

22Jan

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BJP-Shiv Sena Alliance Set to Claim Mayoral Posts in Thane, Kalyan-Dombivli, and Ulhasnagar

Mumbai, Maharashtra: The recent municipal corporation elections in Maharashtra have delivered a major victory for the BJP, while Shiv Sena also recorded significant success in Thane district. In Thane and Kalyan-Dombivli municipal corporations, the two parties contested as an alliance, whereas in Ulhasnagar, they went head-to-head. Alliance Secures MajorityThe BJP-Shiv Sena Mahayuti has emerged as the dominant force in Thane and Kalyan-Dombivli, winning the majority of seats. Despite the alliance’s numerical advantage, internal discussions over the mayoral posts are ongoing. Contests in Kalyan-Dombivli and UlhasnagarIn Kalyan-Dombivli, negotiations between BJP and Shiv Sena are still underway for the mayor’s position. In Ulhasnagar, the winning candidates from both parties were separ...

Mayor Reservation Lottery Today: Category Allocation to Decide Mayoral Posts in Mumbai and 28 Maharashtra Civic Bodies

22Jan

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Mayor Reservation Lottery Today: Category Allocation to Decide Mayoral Posts in Mumbai and 28 Maharashtra Civic Bodies

Mumbai, January 22:The political landscape of Maharashtra’s urban governance is set for a crucial development today as the reservation lottery for mayoral posts in Mumbai and 28 other municipal corporations will be announced on Thursday. The draw is scheduled to take place at 11:00 am at the state secretariat (Mantralaya), as per an order issued by the Maharashtra Urban Development Department. The lottery system will determine which social category the mayor’s post will be reserved for in each municipal corporation. The reservation categories include General, Women, Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC). Once the categories are declared, eligible candidates from the respective reserved groups will be able to file their nominations for the mayoral e...

Political Realignment in Maharashtra: Shinde-led Shiv Sena Joins Hands with Raj Thackeray’s MNS in Kalyan-Dombivli

21Jan

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Political Realignment in Maharashtra: Shinde-led Shiv Sena Joins Hands with Raj Thackeray’s MNS in Kalyan-Dombivli

Mumbai:In yet another surprising political development in Maharashtra, the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena has forged an alliance with Raj Thackeray’s Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) ahead of the mayoral election in the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC). The unexpected tie-up has reshaped local political equations and delivered a major setback to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), its ally in the ruling Mahayuti coalition at the state level. The development comes at a time when intense negotiations are already underway within the Mahayuti over the Mumbai civic body mayoral post. While the BJP and Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) remain allies in the state government, both parties have adopted competitive postures in Kalyan-Dombivli, a key municipal corporation in the Mumbai Metropolita...