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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicChandigarh Municipal Corporation

Topic: Chandigarh Municipal Corporation

Chandigarh civic body issues notification for mayoral election to be held on 30 January

Notification comes days after Punjab & Haryana HC ordered Chandigarh administration to hold mayoral polls on said date.

Chandigarh mayoral polls now on 6 February, AAP councillor contests move in Punjab & Haryana HC

Elections were scheduled Thursday but put on hold after presiding officer reported unwell. Enough evidence of breach of rules, says senior standing counsel of UT administration.

Now, BJP-led Chandigarh civic body passes resolution, asks Punjab & Haryana to get new capitals

While other councillors staged walkout, BJP members in Municipal Corporation Chandigarh passed resolution seeking assembly for it, just like Puducherry.

BJP wins big at Chandigarh mayor election, AAP cries foul as one of its votes held invalid

BJP’s Sarabjit Kaur is Chandigarh mayor, ‘tick mark’ sign disqualifies AAP vote. One AAP councillor suspected to have cross voted in favour of BJP for electing senior deputy mayor.

On Camera

US bullying spurred Green Revolution. Let tariffs give us a Business Revolution

Perhaps the present crisis and trauma can force our country into something resembling that special moment we found in the sixties. Perhaps we can radically alter our business environment.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.