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Manoj Jarange-Patil threatens ‘final stir’ over Maratha reservation from August 29

July 29, 2026 4:03 pm

While accusing the Fadnavis government in Maharashtra of targeting the Maratha community, Manoj Jarange-Patil said, "This time, either I will die, or the Fadnavis government will fall".

Maharashtra Council Deputy Chairman election on July 1, Shinde Sena nominee in focus

June 29, 2026 8:26 pm

Given the ruling alliance's numerical strength, the election is unlikely to witness a serious contest and could even be decided unopposed.

Fadnavis also said nationalised banks have been directed to meet crop credit disbursal targets and avoid delays in lending to farmers.

CM Fadnavis says farm loan waiver unlikely to be hit by poll code, warns of El Niño impact in Maharashtra

May 21, 2026 7:55 pm

Raising concerns over a possible rainfall deficit due to El Niño conditions, Fadnavis said western Vidarbha, Marathwada and parts of north Maharashtra are expected to face the brunt of the phenomenon this year.

After CET cell tighten rules, state NRI quota admissions drop by 92%

After Maharashtra CET cell tighten rules, state NRI quota admissions drop by 92%

May 19, 2026 9:02 am

Maharashtra CET Admissions 2026: The huge gap exposes how the previous system was being misused by bogus applicants to secure admissions under the quota.

State Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik : Should rickshaw drivers know Marathi? Government invites public suggestions

Got an old vehicle in Maharashtra? There's now a new deadline to get high-security number plates

May 14, 2026 3:34 pm

Check the new HSRP deadline, fine amount, and what you need to do before enforcement begins July 1.

Stating that minority representation in the legislature is inadequate, Shaikh said that civil society groups and minority organisations should be allowed to present their views on the Bill.

‘Introduced to target minorities’: Maharashtra anti-conversion Bill should be sent to joint panel of legislature, says SP MLA Rais Shaikh

March 14, 2026 6:02 pm

MLA Rais Shaikh said the Dharma Swatantrya Bill should not be passed without discussion and requires debate. Civil society groups and minority organisations should also be allowed to present their views on it, he added.

Maharashtra signs 19 MoUs worth Rs 14.5 lakh cr on first day at Davos

January 20, 2026 9:40 pm

Plans for infra, manufacturing, renewable energy and digital services; over 15 lakh jobs projected

One of Maharashtra’s most important film festivals, PIFF continues to act as a bridge between Indian audiences and global cinema, bringing award-winning films, independent filmmakers and meaningful conversations to the city. (Express Photo)

PIFF 2026 brings world cinema to Pune; from Jan 15 to 22

January 15, 2026 1:01 pm

PIFF received an overwhelming response this year and in the World Cinema Competition section with more than 900 submissions from 103 countries.

Protest over naming Navi Mumbai airport after farmer leader D B Patil: 5 years later, 2 BJP MLAs acquitted

December 24, 2025 2:57 pm

BJP’s Panvel MLA Prashant Thakur and Uran MLA Mahesh Baldi were cleared of the charges in two separate cases filed against them.

The BJP leader also recalled the 2019 political shift. “Thackeray had in 2019 betrayed term to align with Congress and NCP for power and CM post. It gave up Hindutva and embarked on appeasement of Muslim politics,” he said. (Express Photo)

Mumbai BJP launches ‘War Room’ for BMC polls

December 22, 2025 7:43 pm

“The war room will handle tasks such as data crunching, feedback collection, information analysis, and monitoring. Feedback will be taken from and shared with ward-level workers who are directly engaged in the election campaign. The war room will function as the party’s command center in Mumbai until the results of the municipal elections are declared, that is, for the next 25 days,” said Satam.