urban governance
Muslim Mayors Under Fire: How Sadiq Khan's Experience Shapes Zohran Mamdani's Path in New York
Nov 07, 2025 02:16 pm CST
This article examines the parallels between London Mayor Sadiq Khan and New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani as Muslim leaders governing major diverse cities, exploring their shared challenges with religious discrimination, political opposition, and urban governance while highlighting their different backgrounds and approaches to progressive leadership in metropolitan environments.
Maharashtra Municipal Council Elections: 246 Councils and 42 Nagar Panchayats to Vote on December 2, Results on December 3
Nov 04, 2025 11:12 pm CST
Maharashtra will conduct elections for 246 municipal councils and 42 nagar panchayats on December 2, with vote counting on December 3. State Election Commissioner Dinesh Waghmare announced that 66,775 personnel will oversee the process for 1.7 crore eligible voters. The elections will use EVMs to elect 6,859 members and 288 presidents, with special measures implemented to address concerns about duplicate voters in electoral rolls.
Rajeev Verma: From IIT Graduate to Delhi's New Chief Secretary - Profile and Challenges Ahead
Sep 28, 2025 11:51 pm CST
Senior IAS officer Rajeev Verma has been appointed as Delhi's new Chief Secretary, bringing extensive experience in urban governance and administration. The 1992-batch AGMUT cadre officer with an IIT background takes charge on October 1 amidst significant urban challenges including Yamuna River rejuvenation and infrastructure development, benefiting from a unified political landscape under BJP governance at central and local levels.