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NCP (Sharad Pawar) leader Jayant Patil has resigned from his position as the Maharashtra state president on Saturday. This resignation comes at a crucial time, just before the upcoming local body...
NCP (Sharad Pawar) leader Jayant Patil has resigned from his position as the Maharashtra state president. The resignation comes as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, along with...
The shocking plane crash in Baramati that killed Maharashtra's Deputy CM Ajit Pawar has sparked an outpouring of tributes, including a poignant video from singer Rahul Vaidya. Recalling their...
Maharashtra's political landscape shook following the fatal plane crash of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, sparking demands for accountability from the opposition. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's skepticism...
Maharashtra's political landscape witnessed renewed vigour on Wednesday as leaders marked Vinayak Damodar Savarkar's 143rd birth anniversary by pressing for the Bharat Ratna. Cabinet minister Girish...
A fresh controversy has erupted in Maharashtra after Fisheries Minister Nitesh Rane proposed the concept of a 'virtual Bakrid.' Addressing a gathering, Rane questioned why environmental groups that...
Amid escalating tensions in Maharashtra politics, Sharad Pawar, president of the NCP (Sharad Pawar faction), Thursday vouched for the leadership prowess of Praful Patel and Sunil Tatkare, his...
In a blistering critique, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) has called out Bacchu Kadu's 'living samadhi' ceremony as a blatant ploy for political survival. The former minister's high-profile...
In a powerful address on Maharashtra Day, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis urged residents to embrace Marathi while condemning any form of violence tied to language enforcement. The statement,...
In a dramatic clash of narratives, Nagpur witnessed fierce protests on Maharashtra Day, with Vidarbha separatists disrupting celebrations to press their long-standing demand for statehood. Black...
In a blistering rebuttal that has set Mumbai's political circles abuzz, BJP stalwart Chitra Wagh targeted Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Sanjay Raut, warning that any party harboring him courts doom. 'Wherever...
Maharashtra's political grapevine got a reality check Saturday as Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis categorically refuted whispers of a hush-hush midnight rendezvous with rival Uddhav Thackeray at...
The curtains fell on Baramati's crucial by-election with Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar, NCP president, showering praise on the constituency's residents for their robust participation. Held after the...
Maharashtra's political landscape faces a sentimental twist as veteran leader Sharad Pawar skips voting in the Baramati bypoll owing to health concerns. Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar broke the news via a...
In a fiery rebuttal, Maharashtra's Deputy CM Eknath Shinde has come down heavily on Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge over his disparaging remarks targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The...
A fresh political storm brews in Maharashtra over Nashik's 'corporate jihad' allegations, with Shiv Sena (UBT) firing salvos through its daily Saamana. The paper accuses a new breed of opportunistic...
In a bold rebuttal amid Maharashtra's Shiv Sena factional tensions, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik announced his 'Operation Tiger' never sleeps—running 365 days with full transparency. 'No...
Speculation has gripped Maharashtra politics over alleged secret overtures from Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena group to MPs from the Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) faction. Dubbed 'Operation Tiger,' the...
A dramatic turn unfolds in Maharashtra politics as the Baramati by-election deadline nears. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has taken the extraordinary step of telephoning Maharashtra Congress chief...
In a crackdown on online disinformation, Mumbai's cyber police have apprehended Uddhav Bhagwan Kapse from Jalna for uploading a provocative video that defamed Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and...
In a fiery rebuttal, Congress heavyweight Nana Patole from Maharashtra condemned BJP MP Kangana Ranaut's jibe at Rahul Gandhi's clothing choices, calling it unbecoming of a sitting lawmaker. 'She's...
The Maharashtra political arena is buzzing with tension after NCP (SP) MLA Jitendra Awhad's remarks on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj ignited a firestorm. Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Chandrashekhar...
In a bold critique from Mumbai, senior Congress figure Hussain Dalwai has ridiculed the BJP's Rajya Sabha candidate selections in Maharashtra, exposing what he calls forced unity under central...
In a significant political move, the BJP has nominated Union Minister Ramdas Athawale for another term in the Rajya Sabha from Maharashtra. The announcement has been met with delight from Athawale,...
In a significant political development, the BJP has announced four candidates for Rajya Sabha from Maharashtra, with Vinod Tawde leading the pack. The national general secretary took to social media...
In a candid revelation amid intensifying political chess moves, Shiv Sena (UBT) firebrand Aaditya Thackeray announced Tuesday that the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has not yet locked in its Rajya Sabha...
Shiv Sena's Sanjay Nirupam has emerged as a voice of reason amid rising Middle East strife, declaring unequivocally that military confrontation solves nothing. Speaking from Mumbai, he described the...
Pune's Maval region witnessed an emotional ceremony on March 1 as the Gurukul School in Adhale village installed a statue of Maharashtra's beloved late Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. The event,...
Mumbai's sessions court delivered a stunning reversal on Thursday, exonerating Shiv Sena (UBT) firebrand Sanjay Raut from defamation charges brought by Medha Somaiya. The prominent BJP leader's wife...
In a bid to strengthen its organizational backbone, Maharashtra BJP president Ravindra Chavhan rolled out the party's refreshed state executive on February 24 from Mumbai. The comprehensive...
In a pointed critique that has stirred Maharashtra's political corridors, Rohit Pawar, the Sharad Pawar faction NCP MLA, demanded a no-holds-barred CBI inquiry into the mysterious demise of Ajit...
In a fiery address after Sunday's cabinet meet in Mumbai, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde threw down the gauntlet to the MVA coalition. He urged them to prove their barrage of corruption charges...
The untimely death of Ajit Pawar in a devastating plane crash continues to stir heated debates in Maharashtra politics. NCP spokesperson Anand Paranjape has reiterated his party's longstanding call...
The political landscape in Maharashtra heated up as Nationalist Congress Party's state chief Sunil Tatkare fired a warning shot against the proliferation of AI-crafted falsehoods about the late Ajit...
Mumbai's political landscape saw an intriguing development as MNS president Raj Thackeray visited Deputy CM Eknath Shinde's Nandnvan home on February 18. Far from election rhetoric, the leaders...
In a fiery interview, Maharashtra Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi pulled no punches, slamming the state government's scrapping of Muslim reservations and the upcoming 'The Kerala Files 2' film. The...
In a scathing attack, NCP spokesperson Anand Paranjape has condemned the installation of Tipu Sultan's picture in Malegaon Deputy Mayor's chamber, terming it an assault on governmental decorum. The...
In a move highlighting national-level coordination, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on February 11. This was...
A senior NCP (Ajit Pawar group) figure, Amol Mitkari, confronted Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis today, insisting on a top-tier inquiry into the January 28 plane crash that claimed former Dy CM Ajit...
Maharashtra's political landscape lit up with birthday felicitations for Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on February 9. From Union Home Minister Amit Shah to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, a...
Baramati witnessed a poignant family reunion tinged with sorrow as NCP patriarch Sharad Pawar offered tribute to his nephew Ajit Pawar, the former Deputy CM killed in a horrific plane crash on...
The untimely death of Maharashtra's towering political figure Ajit Pawar in a Baramati plane crash has left an indelible void, none more so than for his son Jay Pawar. In a viral emotional...
In a fiery address spanning Maharashtra politics to global affairs, BJP MLA Ram Kadam dissected the brewing NCP merger speculation with piercing skepticism. He pointed out the glaring anomaly: no...
In a heartfelt yet decisive step, Sunetra Pawar, Rajya Sabha MP and wife of the late Ajit Pawar, has been chosen as the NCP legislature party leader. The party, reeling from the loss of its towering...
BJP leader Dinesh Sharma has thrown his weight behind the upcoming Union Budget, terming Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's ninth presentation a shining beacon of female empowerment in Indian...
Maharashtra's political circles are abuzz following the tragic death of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, with whispers growing louder that his wife, Sunetra Pawar, might step into his shoes. As a...
The void left by Ajit Pawar's untimely death in Maharashtra's government is set to be filled by his wife, Sunetra Pawar, in a dramatic political succession. The NCP has called an emergency...
In a high-stakes political huddle, NCP leaders convened with Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Friday to chart the course following the untimely death of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar in an aviation mishap....
The shocking demise of Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane accident has sent shockwaves through Baramati and beyond. BJP firebrand Navneet Rana paid a poignant homage, asserting...
The shocking plane crash that claimed Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's life has left the political fraternity reeling. Union Minister of State Ramdass Athawale, visibly moved, led the tributes in...
A fierce political showdown unfolded in New Delhi when BJP parliamentarian Jagannath Sarkar labeled West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee a notorious fabricator, echoing sentiments held across India. The...
A devastating plane crash in Baramati claimed the life of Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on January 28, sending shockwaves through the country. Among those deeply affected is veteran...
In a heartbreaking aviation mishap near Baramati, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar perished along with four others, prompting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to personally console NCP...
The shocking news of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's demise in a plane crash has left Maharashtra in collective mourning. From Mumbai to remote districts, leaders across the spectrum voiced...
In a heartfelt tribute, Maharashtra Minister Uday Samant lamented the untimely death of his long-time ally and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, who perished in a devastating plane crash. Samant, visibly...
Maharashtra politics suffered a massive blow as Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar perished in a horrific chartered plane crash at Baramati Airport on Wednesday. The accident claimed five lives,...
Maharashtra's political arena is reeling from the untimely demise of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a fatal aircraft mishap that claimed six lives, including his own. Official confirmation from...
Maharashtra plunged into mourning following the fatal plane crash that claimed the life of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. The veteran politician was traveling from Mumbai to Baramati for a key...
Maharashtra plunged into grief as Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and five others lost their lives in a fiery plane crash near Baramati airport. The DGCA's confirmation of the fatalities marks a...
In a pointed rebuttal, Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar labeled Shiv Sena (UBT)'s claims of rigging in recent municipal elections as utterly groundless. The accusations...
Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti coalition has officially decided to install its nominees as mayors in Thane, Kalyan-Dombivli, and Ulhasnagar municipal bodies, marking a unified front in the state's...
In a pointed critique, Shiv Sena's national spokesperson Shaina NC accused Sanjay Raut of shunning real policy discourse in favor of vacation-style politics. Amid ongoing Maharashtra developments, NC...
Maharashtra has lost a seasoned politician with the death of Raj Purohit, a former minister whose career spanned decades of public service. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis led the tributes, calling...
Shiv Sena has kicked off an intensive three-day training program exclusively for its newly elected BMC corporators in Mumbai, aiming to sharpen their skills for effective city governance. The...
The dust has barely settled on Maharashtra's fiercely contested civic polls, and BJP's rhetoric is already firing on all cylinders. A senior party leader didn't mince words, claiming 'the people of...
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party figure Jagdambika Pal celebrated a major political victory today, proclaiming that Maharashtra's electorate has wholeheartedly embraced the Mahayuti government. His...
In a striking visual takeover, Mumbai's prominent locations are now adorned with larger-than-life posters of Devendra Fadnavis, labeled 'Maharashtra's Powerhouse.' This comes hot on the heels of...
In a bold declaration that's sending ripples through Maharashtra's political corridors, Shubha Raul has confirmed the BJP's imminent takeover of Mumbai's mayor post. 'The picture is clear now,' she...
Maharashtra's municipal polls have descended into chaos with Congress launching a blistering attack on the Mahayuti alliance, accusing them of engineering a fake voting blitz to clinch wins in...
Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule has unleashed a political thunderbolt, proclaiming Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis as the state's ultimate brand. In a scathing attack on...
A wave of euphoria swept through Maharashtra today following the BJP's dominant performance in the high-stakes BMC elections. Tarun Chugh, the party's state overseer, described it as a 'festive day,'...
In a bold proclamation, Murlidhar Mohol, prominent BJP figure in Pune, revealed that the city's residents overwhelmingly prioritize development and advancement. Speaking to a gathered crowd, Mohol...
In a dramatic turn for Mumbai's civic elections, exit polls are heralding a big victory for the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation polls. This prediction comes hot on...
Mumbai's BMC election drama escalated Thursday as Nationalist Congress Party heavyweight Nawab Malik shot down charges of fraudulent voting, labeling them a vicious smear by political adversaries....
A shocking development in Mumbai's Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections: indelible ink is reportedly washing off voters' fingers almost immediately. Raj Thackeray, firebrand leader of...
Harshwardhan Sapkal, a prominent NCP figure, launched a scathing critique against CM Devendra Fadnavis, alleging his administration is deliberately steering Maharashtra towards Bihar's underdeveloped...
Maharashtra politics erupted into chaos as NCP leader Ajit Pawar dropped a bombshell, acknowledging lapses in multi-crore irrigation projects during his long stint as minister. In a video that's gone...
Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole dropped a political bombshell on Saturday, equating the BJP's strategies with those of AIMIM in the upcoming civic body elections. 'There's no difference...
Maharashtra's political arena witnessed a dramatic turn as Congress state chief issued a direct challenge to BJP and NCP leaders. Speaking at a rally in Nagpur, he demanded they relinquish power...
Asaduddin Owaisi, the fiery AIMIM leader, dropped a political bombshell in Maharashtra, prophesying the end of Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar's reigns within the next five years. Addressing supporters...
Maharashtra's political landscape witnessed a key shift today as the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) confirmed Harshvardhan Sapkal as its candidate for mayor of Jalna Municipal Corporation. This endorsement...
Maharashtra's BJP has scored a political coup with twelve suspended Congress corporators joining its ranks. State BJP chief Ravindra Chavan led the induction ceremony, marking another chapter in the...
Maharashtra's political landscape was shaken today by the heartbreaking death of Hidayatullah Patel, vice president of the state Congress unit. The prominent leader was viciously stabbed by unknown...
Manoj Jarange, a prominent leader of the Maratha community, has extended his support to farmers' demands following his campaign for Maratha reservation. During a speech at the Dussehra gathering in...
The incident in Dombivli, Maharashtra, where BJP officials allegedly forced Congress functionary Prakash 'Mama' Pagare to wear a sari, continues to escalate. Pagare is currently hospitalized,...
In Maharashtra, the Thackeray brothers recently reconciled. Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray have improved their relationship. Following this, discussions are now underway regarding whether Raj...
Amidst the ongoing debate surrounding Maratha reservation in Maharashtra, several key figures have weighed in on the matter. Manoj Jarange Patil, who is on a hunger strike demanding reservation, has...
The ongoing agitation by Manoj Jarange Patil for Maratha reservation entered its second day. A Shinde Committee, led by retired Justice Shinde, was formed to investigate Kunbi records. Retired...
Following a hunger strike by Manoj Jarange Patil in Mumbai's Azad Maidan, demanding OBC quota reservation for the Maratha community, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has responded to criticism from...
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut announced that the Shiv Sena (UBT) led by Uddhav Thackeray and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) led by Raj Thackeray are set to jointly contest municipal elections...
In preparation for the 2025 Mumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has taken a significant step by appointing former minister and senior leader Nawab Malik...
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has raised allegations of vote theft in the recent elections. In the meantime, two prominent parties within the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) have made significant claims....
Political developments in Maharashtra are intensifying. Several significant political events occurred in Delhi on the same day, the political implications of which are now being deeply examined. On...
Uddhav Thackeray, former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, has leveled accusations against Eknath Shinde, suggesting a potential conspiracy to damage the reputation of current Chief Minister Devendra...
Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut demanded special protection for satirist Kunal Kamra on Saturday, after three more cases were filed against him at Khar police station for his alleged...
Maharashtra Politics: Shiv Sena workers vandalised a hotel in Khar on Sunday where stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra had made ‘gaddar’ (traitor) jibe at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in...
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Amid the political row over the murder of a sarpanch, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday asked NCP workers in Beed district not to get involved in...
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday asserted that his party will reclaim the lost ground in the coastal Konkan region of Maharashtra, where it faced reverses in the Lok Sabha and state...
Maharashtra Congress President Harshvardhan Sapkal accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of trying to "Talibanize" the state, saying that the party is using Minister Nitesh Rane to give "provocative...
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday accused the BJP of poisoning society and asked his supporters to respond to the ruling party's favoured 'Jai Shri Ram' slogan with 'Jai Shivaji' and...