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Why Devendra Fadnavis’s ‘Dilli dur hai’ remark has created a flutter in Maharashtra politics

October 25, 2025 06:40 IST

While some interpreted them as a signal to allies that he intends to firmly hold on to the CM’s chair, others saw it as reassertion to his own partymen that he remains in firm command of the party’s state organisation

Sat, Oct 25, 2025

‘Perform or perish’: Devendra Fadnavis’s mandate to ministers as Maharashtra govt completes one year

October 23, 2025 13:26 IST

Maharashtra ministers are expected to face scrutiny based on their performance and public conduct, with potential actions for poor performers.

Thu, Oct 23, 2025

The Opposition, which wants the SEC to nail the ruling BJP, realises it cannot push its agenda beyond a point with constitutional authorities.

Why Oppn’s Nov 1 protest is a good start but not enough on substance

October 20, 2025 18:09 IST

From what emerges, half-a-dozen political parties, which constitute the Opposition, are still grappling with core issues namely fate of alliance and leadership.

Tue, Oct 21, 2025

Uddhav and Raj Thackeray’s renewed unity has reshaped Maharashtra’s political landscape ahead of local body polls.

Amid growing closeness between Thackeray cousins, Opp demand to postpone local bodies polls sends contradictory message

October 18, 2025 20:38 IST

As Uddhav and Raj Thackeray come together ahead of Maharashtra’s local body polls, the Opposition’s call to postpone elections over alleged voter list irregularities has sparked mixed political signals.

Sat, Oct 18, 2025

Is Shinde Sena’s poster in Mumbai’s BKC targeted against the BJP? Ahead of local bodies polls, there’s more to them than meets the eye

October 17, 2025 11:30 IST

In the present scenario, the inherent conflict within the Mahayuti is escalating ahead of the Maharashtra local bodies polls.

Fri, Oct 17, 2025

‘No contact by Congress’: NCP (SP) breaks away from INDIA stand on Bills disqualifying ministers

October 16, 2025 06:00 IST

Party sees little point in boycotting panel, says wants to put its opposition to the legislation on record

Thu, Oct 16, 2025

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Devendra Fadnavis’ warnings futile, Mahayuti’s motormouth ministers again land alliance in troubleSubscriber Only

October 11, 2025 07:00 IST

BJP concerned as NCP and Sena ministers spark a row with comments on loan waivers and gun licence for a gangster’s brother

Sat, Oct 11, 2025

‘OBC unity remains the biggest challenge, I skipped CM Fadnavis’ meet to avoid showdown’: Babanrao Taywade

October 04, 2025 16:59 IST

According to Babanrao Taywade, President, OBC National Federation, the OBC unity is a challenge, and each leader should reflect upon this issue. He urges all to adopt a broader approach, keeping OBC well-being as the central issue.

Sat, Oct 04, 2025

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis speaks during the inauguration of Cyber Awareness Month October 2025, in Mumbai. (@CMOMaharashtra/X via PTI Photo)

Mumbai Today LIVE Updates: Navi Mumbai airport to be renamed ‘Loknete DB Patil Navi Mumbai International Airport’; IMD forecasts rain for parts of city

October 03, 2025 11:14 IST

Maharashtra Mumbai Rains Weather Forecast Today LIVE News Updates: Parts of Vidarbha and Marathwada remain under a yellow alert until Saturday.

Sat, Oct 04, 2025

Why Mohan Bhagwat’s Vijayadashami address will set the tone for RSS centenarySubscriber Only

October 01, 2025 20:39 IST

Besides his message for “unity” in society and his caution against division along caste and communal lines, RSS chief is likely to pitch for swadeshi amid US tariff row

Wed, Oct 01, 2025

‘Govt should announce loan waiver to help farmers tide over flood crisis’, says farmers union presidentSubscriber Only

September 23, 2025 22:57 IST

The government should immediately announce a complete loan waiver for the farmers who have taken bank loans to sow kharif.

Tue, Sep 23, 2025

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‘Adopt sub-categorisation, increase OBC quota to 38% to end Maratha-OBC quota battle’: Banjara community leaderSubscriber Only

September 19, 2025 22:07 IST

The Banjara community believes if the Hyderabad Gazetteer is considered as a document for Marathas, why not Banjaras, said Banjara Kranti Morcha president and OBC leader Haribhau Rathod.

Fri, Sep 19, 2025

The Fadnavis government’s bigger worry stems from the point that various backward class outfits see the Hyderabad Gazette as a “backdoor entry” for Marathas into the OBC category.

Maratha quota move lands Fadnavis govt in Catch-22, opens floodgates of demandsSubscriber Only

September 19, 2025 07:36 IST

Flagging Mahayuti govt’s GR to implement Hyderabad Gazette to enable OBC quota for Marathas, groups like Dhangars, Kolis, Banjaras renew demands for inclusion in ST category.

Fri, Sep 19, 2025

What is the Maharashtra seat that Rahul Gandhi spoke about: Old Congress stronghold now in BJP handsSubscriber Only

September 18, 2025 15:19 IST

The Congress had a lead of 58,349 votes in Rajura in the Lok Sabha polls, but in the Assembly elections a few months later lost the seat by 3,054 votes. This, it alleges, was due to bogus voters added to the electoral rolls.

Sat, Sep 20, 2025

Decode Politics: Why Maharashtra govt grant to a BJP MLA’s spinning mill has left loose threadsSubscriber Only

September 18, 2025 08:21 IST

Randhir Savarkar, a farmer leader and MLA from Western Maharashtra, is seen as close to CM Fadnavis. Grant cleared as “special case” despite Finance Ministry objections

Fri, Sep 19, 2025

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‘Don’t sacrifice farmers to protect interests of industries’: Farmer leaderSubscriber Only

September 14, 2025 21:31 IST

Farmer leader and founding member of Shetkari Sanghatana Vijay Jawandhia said that the US tariffs are set to adversely impact small and marginal farmers the most in absence of concrete policy and financial support from centre and state governments.

Sun, Sep 14, 2025

As India faced Pakistan in Asia Cup, Uddhav Thackeray’s Sena dug up an old playbookSubscriber Only

September 14, 2025 20:02 IST

The Shiv Sena (UBT) has threatened to target restaurants and clubs in Mumbai that screen the match. It has opposed cricketing ties with Pakistan in the past, too, digging up pitches in Mumbai and Delhi a few decades ago in two separate incidents

Tue, Sep 16, 2025

These decisions are seen as ruling Mahayuti's preparations for the upcoming local body polls, where the BJP will be specifically targeting the BMC polls.

In another move before BMC polls, govt reaches out to KoliwadasSubscriber Only

September 12, 2025 22:26 IST

Demarcated Koliwadas to be marked in Development Plan in 60 days

Fri, Sep 12, 2025

‘Tough-talking’ or ‘bluff’ talking? Ajit Pawar finds himself in a row over call to IPS officerSubscriber Only

September 06, 2025 08:00 IST

Officer was on duty probing a complaint of illegal sand mining, Pawar says was only trying to “defuse situation”; NCP claims miscommunication, points to its chief’s “brusque, blunt ways”

Fri, Sep 05, 2025

Newsmaker | Devendra Fadnavis’s chief troubleshooter during Maratha quota agitation: Who is Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil?Subscriber Only

September 04, 2025 17:43 IST

An eight-term MLA from Shirdi, a seat that he has been winning since 1995, Vikhe Patil comes from an illustrious family in western Maharashtra that has played a pioneering role in the state’s cooperative movement.

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

‘All credit to Fadnavis’: As critics too applaud, how BJP CM laid to rest Jarange Patil’s ghostSubscriber Only

September 03, 2025 21:00 IST

Fadnavis scores a point over his recalcitrant Deputy CMs, makes sure Maratha quota activist’s agitation doesn’t drag, redraws battlelines between them

Wed, Sep 03, 2025

Maratha activists celebrate the end of their protest at Azad Maidan, Mumbai, on Tuesday, September 2.

Maratha quota stir: What is the Hyderabad Gazette, which the Maharashtra Govt has now agreed to implement?Subscriber Only

September 02, 2025 19:32 IST

Based on the Hyderabad Gazette, the Maratha community in Marathwada can now establish their Kunbi status, and avail of reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs). The concession is a major step towards resolution of the agitation led by Manoj Jarange Patil

Tue, Sep 02, 2025

Fadnavis vs Jarange Patil over Maratha quota issue

Devendra Fadnavis sees off the Jarange Patil problem for now, but Mahayuti cracks openSubscriber Only

September 02, 2025 19:25 IST

While some in the BJP question the intentions of Sena and NCP Dy CMs in staying away, Sena minister says “not a single piece of evidence” to show party worked against the government

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

Maharashtra: Govt likely to issue fresh circular giving individual eligible Marathas Kunbi statusSubscriber Only

September 02, 2025 00:54 IST

To avoid any legal challenge, Kunbi status to all Marathas and ‘sage soyre’ is being ruled out

Tue, Sep 02, 2025

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Why Oppn parties remain noncommittal on Jarange-Patil’s demand for Marathas’ inclusion in OBC quota’Subscriber Only

August 31, 2025 17:36 IST

While Opposition parties have rallied behind Manoj Jarange-Patil to attack the Fadnavis Government, they don't endorse his call for Maratha reservation under the OBC quota.

Sun, Aug 31, 2025