Why Ashwini Bhide is one of Maharashtra’s most influential officials

Political Pulse December 15, 2024

Ashwini Bhide, a well-known bureaucrat in Maharashtra, has been appointed as the new Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister by the Devendra Fadnavis government. She is one of the few women to hold this influential post and has been involved in major infrastructure projects in the state. Despite facing controversy over a Metro car shed plan, her competence and capabilities have been recognized.

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Who is Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar, in whose honour V-P released a stamp: 3 things to know

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The Vice President honored the legacy of King Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar II by releasing a commemorative stamp, recognizing his visionary and strategic leadership. Mutharaiyar was a brave and skilled ruler of the Mutharaiyar lineage, and his reign saw a revival of Hinduism. This gesture by the Centre highlights their efforts to honor Tamil leaders and rulers.

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The first innings saw a tight and consistent collective bowling effort from India that made good use of the chilly conditions (BCCI Photo)

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Like champion sides, India find different ways to skin an opponent

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Less that two months from World Cup defence, hosts, in their seven-wicket thrashing of South Africa, show dexterity in skinning teams with different weapons

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It was kicked off by a brilliant, Test-match quality opening spell spearheaded by left-arm quick Arshdeep Singh (BCCI Photo)

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How India’s seamers froze South Africa in chilly Dharamshala

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It was kicked off by a brilliant, Test-match quality opening spell spearheaded by left-arm quick Arshdeep Singh. Arshdeep masterfully used the devilish swing on offer thanks to the colder, lighter air.

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Thousands in the stands wore No.10 -- Sachin Tendulkar's number in these parts. But tonight it was for another No.10 -- the global sporting superstar Lionel Messi. (Express Photo by Sankhadeep Banerjee)

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From Ballia to Aurangabad, fans fill Wankhede Stadium for another No. 10 – Lionel Messi

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For three hours on Sunday, the iconic cricket stadium here turned into a football coliseum. As is always the case on match days, Wankhede Stadium was blue, but today the shade was lighter, the one associated with Argentine footballers.

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Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana wreaked havoc early in the South African innings (BCCI Photo)

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Pacers bowl India to 7-wicket win over South Africa, hosts lead series 2-1

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South Africa made the Indian batsmen work for their runs defending a target of 118 but a four and a six from Shivam Dube sealed the deal as the hosts won the third T20I by seven wickets in Dharamshala and took a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.

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Tendulkar said that he admired Messi's "dedication, determination, commitment". (Express Photo by Sankhadeep Banerjee)

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Sachin Tendulkar gifts Lionel Messi iconic 2011 World Cup winning jersey

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Lionel Messi on Saturday met India cricket great Sachin Tendulkar at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai as part of his ongoing GOAT Tour of India 2025. Tendulkar could be seen gifting Messi his own iconic No.10 jersey which was worn during the 2011 World Cup which he and India won at the same ground.

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Jasprit Bumrah had travelled with the team to Dharamshala. (PTI Photo)

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