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Schools flouting Marathi mandate to lose recognition: Minister Bhuse
June 29, 2026 9:14 pm
The state has announced fines, inspections and derecognition for schools that fail to comply with the policy.
Between a steering wheel and a blackboard: How Mumbai's migrant drivers are learning Marathi, one shift at a time
June 01, 2026 5:29 pm
A taxi driver tracing alphabets after an 11-hour shift. An auto driver whose phone is now full of Marathi reels. Drivers have until August 15 to learn the language or lose their permits. The Indian Express met the men caught between earning a living and starting from scratch.
'Language doesn't matter.. Passengers only convey location & negotiate fares': How Mumbai views Marathi mandate
May 18, 2026 9:19 am
With Maharashtra setting an August 15 deadline for auto and taxi drivers to demonstrate Marathi proficiency, The Indian Express spoke to nearly 400 commuters across Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai over a week to find that the issue divides them, but not neatly. A majority opposed compulsion, but beneath those numbers lies a layered conversation about language, livelihood and what it means to belong to this city.
‘Shah Rukh Khan did not take a permit from us, auto and taxi drivers did’: Maharashtra Transport Minister Sarnaik defends Marathi mandate
May 18, 2026 2:49 pm
In a wide-ranging conversation with the Mumbai newsroom during The Indian Express Townhall, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik explains why the August 15 Marathi deadline is non-negotiable, why he filed a complaint with Cybercrime against Rapido, and why an MSRTC fare hike is now a matter of when, not if.
BMC law committee demands strict action against violators
May 11, 2026 10:28 pm
Officials have called for an action-taken report to ensure high-end hotels and industrial units are also complying with state mandates.
Marathi mandate for auto, taxi drivers is bad politics, bad economics
May 02, 2026 12:19 am
Maharashtra government’s decision erects an informal barrier against internal migrants — the very people who sustain urban economies like Mumbai’s
100-day drive to check licences, Marathi knowledge: Low enforcement on day one of crackdown: Auto, taxi drivers
May 01, 2026 8:57 pm
Expecting stricter checks from Monday: Union leader
Vibhajit, not Viksit Bharat: Making Mumbai taxi, auto drivers learn Marathi is irrational, illegal
May 01, 2026 10:51 am
The imposition of conditions requiring knowledge of regional languages may give short-term political benefits. But it can have disastrous consequences for the nation
Marathi mandate: State rolls out ‘practical Marathi’ guidebook for drivers
April 29, 2026 9:36 pm
The state’s new initiative introduces language training and a 100-day compliance drive to ensure auto and cab drivers can effectively communicate with local passengers.
Marathi mandate: no immediate punitive action as Maharashtra gives autorickshaw, taxi drivers until August 15 to learn
April 28, 2026 5:26 pm
The 100-day campaign will combine checks on permits, licences, and illegal operations with an assessment of drivers’ working knowledge of Marathi.
MARATHI PHOTOS
Inside Bigg Boss Marathi 2 house
May 28, 2019 7:14 am
Bigg Boss Marathi Season 2 is all set to entertain the television audience. Hosted by Mahesh Manjrekar, the reality show will air from May 27 onwards on Colors Marathi.
Bigg Boss Marathi 2: Meet the contestants
May 28, 2019 7:26 am
The premiere episode of Bigg Boss Marathi 2 unveiled the contestants who will take part in the reality show. Here are all of them.
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