July 16, 2025 07:00 IST
As Maratha outfits rally around Pravin Gaikwad, who had ink smeared on him by a BJP leader, now arrested, party leaders say impact may be felt by Fadnavis govt
Thu, Jul 17, 2025July 12, 2025 18:40 IST
Amid ‘lack of unity, coordination’, Opp alliance did not even express dissent in the Assembly despite objections to the Bill, against which it is now planning to launch a statewide campaign
Sun, Jul 13, 2025July 07, 2025 00:23 IST
'What Shankaracharya has stated is part of the same RSS/ BJP game plan. They want to replace Constitution with Sanatan'
Mon, Jul 07, 2025July 06, 2025 21:43 IST
Ideas and rhetoric focused on Marathi pride have a long history in the state, and played a significant role in the creation of Maharashtra more than six decades ago. What explains their resurgence now?
Mon, Jul 07, 2025July 06, 2025 10:29 IST
With local body elections, including BMC polls, round the corner, it remains to be seen how Uddhav and Raj would work out an alliance; while a Sena (UBT), MNS merger seems unlikely, they may have a tie-up through seat-sharing
Sun, Jul 06, 2025July 05, 2025 11:36 IST
Whether the coming together of Uddhav and Raj Thackeray will be limited to the Marathi cause or translate into a larger political alliance remains to be seen.
Sat, Jul 05, 2025July 01, 2025 18:51 IST
While Fadnavis govt's decision to scrap resolutions boosts Oppn, BJP has drawn flak even from Mahayuti allies over the bid to make Hindi mandatory as a third language
Wed, Jul 02, 2025July 01, 2025 18:08 IST
Chavan, who was made the working president last December, has his task cut out as the party looks to strengthen its organisation and grow out of the need for allies before the next Assembly polls in 2029.
Tue, Jul 01, 2025May 25, 2025 10:00 IST
On the turf of senior BJP leader and ex-Congress CM Ashok Chavan, BJP is consolidating its base, with several MVA leaders likely to be inducted into its fold during Shah's visit
Sun, May 25, 2025May 25, 2025 03:52 IST
Though the State Election Commission is yet to announce its schedule, the apex court ordered Maharashtra in early May to hold the local body polls within four months
Sun, May 25, 2025May 20, 2025 10:33 IST
The 77-year-old returns to Maharashtra Cabinet six months after he was written off when he didn’t find a place in government. A mistake many have made earlier
Tue, May 20, 2025May 19, 2025 15:47 IST
Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule speaks about ready-reckoner rates, the One District, One Registration model, and tackling pendency of cases with the department.
Mon, May 19, 2025May 18, 2025 08:00 IST
“We would like to retain the alliance in the polls. But in local bodies, you cannot impose decisions from the top,” says state BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule
Sun, May 18, 2025May 15, 2025 12:22 IST
With decks cleared for local bodies elections this year, Maharashtra has turned into a potential battle field setting the stage for newer permutations and combinations.
Thu, May 15, 2025May 06, 2025 19:50 IST
Supreme Court orders notification of polls within four weeks. While Fadnavis talks Mahayuti unity, chance for BJP to further consolidate its position in alliance
Tue, May 06, 2025May 05, 2025 08:29 IST
Behind the discord over diverting money for SCs, STs to fund the flagship scheme are old grievances of Sena leaders about how Ajit Pawar runs the finance ministry
Mon, May 05, 2025May 04, 2025 09:00 IST
Congress questions performance audit, asks if 12 departments have scored 100% and 18 above 80%, "why does it not show on the ground?"
Sun, May 04, 2025May 01, 2025 15:12 IST
Murmurs of discontent in ally Shiv Sena, with leaders saying the CM should give similar space to its ministers “space” to appoint bureaucrats of their choice in departments they hold
Thu, May 01, 2025April 30, 2025 00:01 IST
The state successfully won the bid with a total expenditure, including handling, transport and insurance, amounting to Rs 47.15 lakh
Wed, Apr 30, 2025April 27, 2025 07:15 IST
Last year, the Mahayuti government renamed both Ahmednagar district and the city as Ahilyanagar as part of its strategy to appeal to both Hindus and Dhangars.
Sun, Apr 27, 2025April 25, 2025 08:58 IST
Devendra Fadnavis-Eknath Shinde On Pahalgam Terror Attack: After the CM deputes BJP leaders and ministers for Srinagar and airport duty, the Deputy CM and Shiv Sena lands in Kashmir himself and sends out his own
Sat, Apr 26, 2025April 23, 2025 07:31 IST
A tie-up with Raj’s MNS will bolster Uddhav’s Shiv Sena ahead of BMC polls, put a shadow over Shinde’s claims to Thackeray legacy
Wed, Apr 23, 2025April 21, 2025 07:33 IST
Uddhav, Raj Thackeray Reunion: “If they contest alone, failure is almost a certainty. But if they show maturity and join hands, they have a pretty good chance of emerging stronger,” says senior Sena (UBT) leader working to bring the estranged cousins together.
Mon, Apr 21, 2025April 19, 2025 07:00 IST
The timing seems to have aligned for the Opposition, with the local body polls coming up. A wary BJP is treading carefully on the issue as it does not want to be seen as being anti-Marathi.
Sat, Apr 19, 2025April 17, 2025 08:09 IST
Maharashtra Deputy CM visited MNS chief’s home to attempt to mend their ties, it is learnt. Last year, Shinde had refused to withdraw candidate against Thackeray’s son in the Assembly polls.
Thu, Apr 17, 2025