
August 19, 2025 07:00 IST
The visits, followed by Shinde’s photographs with Modi and Shah, are seen as a pressure tactic by the Sena chief. But series of recent snubs show it may not be working
Mon, Aug 18, 2025
August 14, 2025 11:13 IST
The orders come against the backdrop of a veg vs non-veg debate that has been growing shriller in the state – which has large populations that are traditionally meat eaters – in the wake of the BJP’s rise
Tue, Aug 19, 2025
August 11, 2025 21:39 IST
Uddhav Thackeray calls for “corruption pe charcha” discussions across the state, even as the Opposition asks if the CM is not acting against controversial ministers because of pressure from allies or his party’s central leadership
Tue, Aug 12, 2025
August 06, 2025 16:21 IST
As Opposition questions how the Supreme Court Collegium could recommend someone who was associated with the ruling party for 11 months starting in January 2023, BJP insiders say she was not a regular like other office-bearers and her appointment was “symbolic”.
Thu, Aug 07, 2025
August 06, 2025 03:46 IST
Appointed spokesperson of the Maharashtra BJP in February 2023, Sathe resigned in January 2024 citing “personal and professional reasons”. She also resigned from the primary membership of the party and as head of the Mumbai BJP legal cell on January 6, 2024.
Wed, Aug 06, 2025
August 03, 2025 10:00 IST
The move not only fulfils BJP's poll promise, but also reflects a BJP-RSS push to bring Sindhis under the larger Hindu umbrella
Sun, Aug 03, 2025
August 02, 2025 09:00 IST
One of the founders of the party in the state, influential Dhangar leader Anna Dange had left the BJP in 2002, complaining of being “sidelined”.
Fri, Aug 01, 2025
July 30, 2025 16:45 IST
Drastic measures before local body elections could dent Mahayuti, but leaders expect axe to fall on ‘non-performing’ Cabinet members after assessing conduct and performance in December
Wed, Jul 30, 2025
July 27, 2025 16:38 IST
Party still open to alliance for BMC elections, but some leaders feel that tie-up will hurt them in most parts of the state because of recent rows involving Sena, NCP leaders
Sun, Jul 27, 2025
July 25, 2025 12:33 IST
Slamming Anandraj Ambedkar for aligning with Shiv Sena, Prakash Ambedkar says it undercuts the “fight against BJP and its allies to save Constitution” and violates “Phule-Shahu-Ambedkar ideology”
Fri, Jul 25, 2025
July 17, 2025 08:59 IST
Their alliance has come as Shinde faces Mahayuti pressure while also bracing for a formidable challenge from Thackeray cousins, who may join hands for local body polls
Thu, Jul 17, 2025
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, 2025
July 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, 2025
July 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, 2025
July 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, 2025
July 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, 2025
July 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, 2025
July 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, 2025
July 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, 2025
May 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, 2025
May 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, 2025
May 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, 2025
May 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, 2025
May 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, 2025
May 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, 2025




