Tuesday, Sep 27, 2022
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Shubhangi Khapre
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Sena ball in EC court: Uddhav camp braces for long ‘bow and arrow’ battle, Shinde team upbeat
The top court's decision came as a shot in the arm to the Shinde-led rebel Sena faction, which was jolted last week when the Bombay High Court rejected its plea and allowed the Uddhav Sena to hold its traditional Dusshera rally at Shivaji Park in Mumbai.
Tue, Sep 27, 2022
Seizing on Vedanta-Foxconn row, MVA taps into old faultlines, new rage to turn the tables on BJP-Shinde
Cornered over $20 billion Vedanta-Foxconn project’s switch to Gujarat, Shinde-Fadnavis govt looks for a face-saver, with Uddhav Thackeray Sena going after it
Sat, Sep 24, 2022
In first test post Maharashtra power play, BJP sweeps sarpanch posts, puts Uddhav Sena in the shade
NCP second largest, talk in MVA is that “big battle ahead will be between NCP and BJP”; Cong, NCP say BJP gains the result of first ever direct sarpanch polls
Sat, Sep 24, 2022
BJP alliance up in air, Raj Thackeray eyes Sena space for MNS revival via civic polls
Raj Thackeray's tour in Vidarbha is aimed at doing the spadework for setting up the MNS's organisational bases across the cotton region ahead of the civic polls across Maharashtra.
Thu, Sep 22, 2022
10 days after CM’s assurance, Vedanta told Fadnavis: Deal with Gujarat done
Fadnavis says he met Anil Agarwal on August 5; Shinde wrote letter July 26
Sun, Sep 25, 2022
Shinde-Fadnavis govt may push Nanar refinery to offset anger over Vedanta-Foxconn
Resentment within local BJP leadership, sees its interests sacrificed for central gains
Fri, Sep 16, 2022
The subtext in the Vedanta-Foxconn row: The age-old Maharashtra vs Gujarat tussle
It started with who would get Bombay when Gujarat was formed in 1960; it continues over other investments going to one or the other state
Fri, Sep 16, 2022
Maharashtra frets over lost project, but Foxconn plans never got off the ground in the state
First deal was signed with Taiwanese firm for a mobile plant in 2015; BJP was in power in state and Centre, still it failed.
Thu, Sep 15, 2022
BJP picks organisation man to fill Bihar in-charge post vacant for nearly 2 yrs
Vinod Tawde moves from Haryana, takes over at a time of big churning in Bihar politics
Sat, Sep 10, 2022
As 2024 polls draw closer, Sharad Pawar becomes rallying point for anti-BJP forces in Maharashtra, Centre
NCP chief Sharad Pawar has on umpteen occasions in the past taken the lead to form a third front which has been perceived as a pressure group to fight both the Congress and the BJP. At times, the consolidation of such a group was seen as a method to bring regional parties to the centre stage of national politics.
Fri, Sep 09, 2022
‘Mission Baramati’: Pawar in its crosshairs, BJP ups the ante, takes battle to his fortress
The BJP leadership has set a target of 45-plus seats out of 48 in Maharashtra in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. It has put 16 constituencies in its category of “difficult seats”, which includes Baramati.
Thu, Sep 08, 2022
Why Amit Shah’s Mumbai visit is so significant for BJP
The internal BJP survey shows BJP can cross 100 seats, with 82 seats where it has sitting corporators, and 30 to 35 seats where party lost by narrow margin 500 to 2000 votes.
Tue, Sep 13, 2022
Tearing into Uddhav, Shah asks BJP cadre to ‘show Sena its place’, sounds BMC poll bugle
The Uddhav Thackeray-led Sena was swift in its reaction to Amit Shah’s remarks, countering that it is also prepared to 'show BJP its place'
Tue, Sep 06, 2022
In the Ashok Chavan-Devendra Fadnavis meeting, a hidden political message
Political leaders in Maharashtra say the meeting between Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and senior Congress leader Ashok Chavan could be linked to the weakening of the Congress and leaders looking for alternatives.
Wed, Sep 14, 2022
Kharif crop sowing in Maharashtra increases marginally by 2.02 lakh hectare
The primary report from the agriculture department puts crop damage due to rain and floods across ten lakh hectare.
Sat, Sep 03, 2022
Effective once, BJP hopes to utilise MNS in BMC polls, tie-up talks on
Ruling party believes Raj Thackeray’s outfit and CM Eknath Shinde’s faction can dent Shiv Sena’s formidable Marathi vote bank.
Wed, Aug 31, 2022
On Amit Shah’s table as he visits Mumbai for Ganesh festivities: party’s strategy for BMC
Having wrested control of the government from Thackeray, the BJP now wants to strip the Sena of its hold over the cash-rich BMC.
Fri, Sep 02, 2022
‘Both ruling and opposition parties failed in bringing farmers’ plight to focus’: Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatana president Raju Shetti
Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatana president Raju Shetti, in conversation with Shubhangi Khapre, reflects on some of the critical issues related to agriculture and farmers in state.
Mon, Aug 29, 2022
Disappointed with both ruling, Opposition camps in Maharashtra over farm issues’
Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatana president Raju Shetti in a conversation with Shubhangi Khapre reflects on some of the critical issues related to agriculture and farmers
Sun, Aug 28, 2022
From MVA to Sambhaji Brigade, Maratha card to regional pride, Uddhav turns heat on BJP-Shinde
Joining hands with the Sambhaji Brigade, Uddhav Thackeray asserted that their tie-up was ideological and forged to uphold the regional pride.
Sun, Aug 28, 2022
MVA’s unity pitch prompts BJP to return to Maharashtra drawing board for 2024 polls
In its first meeting after the BJP toppled the MVA govt in collaboration with the Shinde Sena, the MVA Tuesday decided that the Uddhav-led Sena, NCP and Congress will contest both the coming Assembly and Lok Sabha polls in the state together.
Thu, Aug 25, 2022
Will he quit, won’t he? Ex-Maharashtra CM Ashok Chavan keeps Congress guessing
Ashok Chavan has been lying low within the Congress, and is known to be unhappy since the party promoted an “outsider” like Nana Patole (he defected from the BJP) to, first, the Speaker of the Assembly and then Maharashtra PCC president.
Wed, Aug 24, 2022
‘AAP, by any conservative estimate, has potential to win 50 seats in Lok Sabha’: Haribhau Rathod
"I joined AAP as a senior leader. I am not seeking any designation or post or community leadership. I will use my experience and network to consolidate the organisation," the former BJP MP said.
Tue, Aug 23, 2022
With double its usual Dahi Handis, BJP climbs Mumbai power pyramid
Across the city, the party organised as many as 370 dahi handi celebrations – held on Janmashtami day – double its past average of 150 to 175.
Sat, Aug 20, 2022
With double its usual dahi handis, BJP climbs the Mumbai power pyramid
Uddhav Sena feels the pinch as BJP, Eknath Shinde faction steal the show
Sat, Aug 20, 2022