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Police meets Sanjay Raut in Nashik for details on 'threat to life' allegation

Police meets Sanjay Raut in Nashik for details on 'threat to life' allegation

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

The police is collecting information from Raut about the threat to his life, he said.

Maha's 2-member cabinet issued 751 GRs in 1 month

Maha's 2-member cabinet issued 751 GRs in 1 month

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

The BJP had criticised the MVA government saying that it was "unethical" on its part to issue so many orders in a short span.

Ajit Pawar named Leader of Opposition in Maharashtra assembly

Ajit Pawar named Leader of Opposition in Maharashtra assembly

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

NCP leader Ajit Pawar was on Monday named the Leader of Opposition in Maharashtra Assembly.

One year of Shinde govt: Politics overshadows governance

One year of Shinde govt: Politics overshadows governance

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

The Sena and Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray labelled each other gaddar (traitor) after Shinde's rebellion split their original party last year, while Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis publicly asserted he had exacted revenge on Thackeray for his betrayal.

Sharad Pawar-loyalist Jayant Patil denies meeting Amit Shah

Sharad Pawar-loyalist Jayant Patil denies meeting Amit Shah

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

Patil, who heads the Maharashtra NCP unit, also scotched speculation that he was set to join the Ajit Pawar-led group in the Shiv Sena-Bharatiya Janata Party government.

Majority counts in democracy, we are the true Shiv Sena, crows Shinde

Majority counts in democracy, we are the true Shiv Sena, crows Shinde

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday described the Election Commission's decision to recognise his faction as the real Shiv Sena victory of truth and people.

Didn't say no to IPL matches in Maharashtra: Fadnavis

Didn't say no to IPL matches in Maharashtra: Fadnavis

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

"We did not say no to IPL. We just said we cannot give drinking water for IPL," Fadnavis said.

Requested Uddhav 3-4 times to join hands with BJP: Shinde

Requested Uddhav 3-4 times to join hands with BJP: Shinde

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Shinde dismissed his predecessor Uddhav Thackeray's call for mid-term elections.

Staunch loyalists ditch Sharad Pawar to join Shinde govt

Staunch loyalists ditch Sharad Pawar to join Shinde govt

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Ajit Pawar was earlier sworn in as deputy chief minister in the Eknath Shinde government, while eight others, including Walse Patil and Bhujbal, were made ministers, the developments coming after a vertical split in the NCP.

BMC polls: Amit Shah asks BJP to inflict a 'deeper wound' on Uddhav

BMC polls: Amit Shah asks BJP to inflict a 'deeper wound' on Uddhav

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Sounding the bugle for Mumbai civic body polls, Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah on Monday asked party leaders and workers to inflict a 'deeper wound' on Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena on its home turf.

Uddhav defends 'patriot' use at INDIA rally speech in Mumbai

Uddhav defends 'patriot' use at INDIA rally speech in Mumbai

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

Thackeray had addressed the audience as his deshbhakt and deshpremi brothers and sisters" instead of the traditional invocation of "Hindu brothers and sisters" at the Shivaji Park gathering in Mumbai.

Over 130 detained for communal riots in Maharashtra's Akola

Over 130 detained for communal riots in Maharashtra's Akola

Rediff.com15 May 2023

The clash broke out on Saturday night in the sensitive Old City area of Akola over a religious post which went viral on a social media platform, a senior police official earlier said.

Rename Ahmednagar as Ahilya Nagar: Maha BJP leader

Rename Ahmednagar as Ahilya Nagar: Maha BJP leader

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Ahilyabai Holkar, the hereditary noble queen of the Maratha Empire, was born in Chondi village of Ahmednagar district.

Will quit govt if Ajit Pawar faction joins BJP: Shinde's Sena

Will quit govt if Ajit Pawar faction joins BJP: Shinde's Sena

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

We left the Congress-NCP govt because we didn't want to be with them, Shiv Sena spokesperson said.

Ajit Pawar back as deputy CM for 3rd time in 4 yrs

Ajit Pawar back as deputy CM for 3rd time in 4 yrs

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Pawar, who was also the deputy CM in the previous Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government, which was in power from November 2019 to June 2022, enjoys the image of a grassroot leader and an able administrator.

After K'taka, Maha too will pass resolution on border row

After K'taka, Maha too will pass resolution on border row

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Thursday unanimously passed a resolution on the border row with Maharashtra, resolving to protect the state's interests and not to cede an inch of land to its neighbour. The resolution which also condemned the border dispute "created" by Maharashtra and moved by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, was adopted by a voice vote.

Tributes paid to martyrs on 26/11 attacks

Tributes paid to martyrs on 26/11 attacks

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais and Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday paid floral tributes to the martyrs who laid down their lives while fighting terrorists who attacked the metropolis on this day 15 years ago.

BJP Will Use Shinde To Finish Uddhav's Sena

BJP Will Use Shinde To Finish Uddhav's Sena

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

Eknath Shinde has been made chief minister to crush the Shiv Sena totally, completely, wholly, point out Sunil Gatade and Venkatesh Kesari.

'BJP will sacrifice its ministries if Ajit Pawar joins us': Shiv Sena

'BJP will sacrifice its ministries if Ajit Pawar joins us': Shiv Sena

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

'We cannot accept Ajir Pawar if he comes to join us as a member of the NCP.' 'NCP is not welcome to us.'

Maratha quota: Jarange to start hunger strike from Jan 20

Maratha quota: Jarange to start hunger strike from Jan 20

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

Quota activist Manoj Jarange has announced that he will start an indefinite hunger strike at Azad Maidan in Mumbai from January 20 to intensify his demand of reservation for the Maratha community.

Maratha quota activist's fast enters 8th day, refuses to give up

Maratha quota activist's fast enters 8th day, refuses to give up

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

A delegation of the Maharashtra government, comprising ministers, on Tuesday failed to convince Manoj Jarange, whose hunger strike for Maratha quota entered the 8th day, to withdraw his protest.

After Vedanta row, Shinde govt clears 181 industrial plots sanctioned by MVA

After Vedanta row, Shinde govt clears 181 industrial plots sanctioned by MVA

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

The Eknath Shinde-Devendra Fadnavis government has been facing flak after Vedanta-Foxconn chose Gujarat to set up its multi-billion semiconductor plant.

Mumbai police lodge FIR over death threat to Pawar

Mumbai police lodge FIR over death threat to Pawar

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday said his government has taken serious note of the death threat to Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar and that he has given instructions for a probe.

Those who raised suspicion about Ram temple construction ...: Shinde

Those who raised suspicion about Ram temple construction ...: Shinde

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

After paying obeisance to Ramlalla and overseeing the construction work of the temple, Shinde said he is happy that the dream of "Hindu Hriday Samrat" Balasaheb Thackeray and crores of Ram bhakts is being fulfilled.

Navy's advanced warship Mahendragiri launched in Mumbai

Navy's advanced warship Mahendragiri launched in Mumbai

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, whose wife Sudesh launched the warship, was the chief guest at the ceremony.

Will Maharashtra govt grant remission to Bilkis rapists?

Will Maharashtra govt grant remission to Bilkis rapists?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

The 11 convicts in the case of gang-rape of Bilkis Bano and murder of seven of her family members during the 2002 communal riots in Gujarat can approach the Maharashtra government with request for remission of their sentences.

What SC verdict said on Maharashtra political crisis

What SC verdict said on Maharashtra political crisis

Rediff.com11 May 2023

The following are the highlights of the Supreme Court verdict in which a five-judge Constitution bench unanimously held on Thursday that it cannot restore the then Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government led by Uddhav Thackeray as the former chief minister resigned without facing a floor test in June last year.

Congress leader demands separate quota for Marathas

Congress leader demands separate quota for Marathas

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Wadettiwar said he was not opposed to the idea of increasing the overall quota ceiling to accommodate the Maratha community.

18 ministers to join Maha govt today, 9 each from BJP, Shinde camp

18 ministers to join Maha govt today, 9 each from BJP, Shinde camp

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Shinde was sworn-in as the chief minister and Devendra Fadnavis took oath as deputy CM on June 30. The swearing-in ceremony will be held at Raj Bhavan in south Mumbai at 11 am, an official said.

Pawar is 'sargana' of corruption, Uddhav 'Aurangzeb fan club': Shah

Pawar is 'sargana' of corruption, Uddhav 'Aurangzeb fan club': Shah

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

Shah also challenged the Congress to implement its Lok Sabha election promise of providing Rs 8500 monthly to women in states ruled by the party.

Ratan Tata Brings Shinde, Pawar Together

Ratan Tata Brings Shinde, Pawar Together

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

Ratan Tata is Maharashtra's first Udyog Ratna.

'Break bones' of revellers: Maha minister tells police during his b'day event

'Break bones' of revellers: Maha minister tells police during his b'day event

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

The video shows Sattar giving instructions to police using the microphone from the stage. The clip also shows police mildly lathi-charging some viewers.

Will be left with 'hum do hamare do': BJP leader jabs Uddhav

Will be left with 'hum do hamare do': BJP leader jabs Uddhav

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

'If Uddhav Thackerayji does not stop taking jibes at others and instead think about Maharashtra's development, then the few workers left with him will also leave'

NCP's 'bowing before Gujarat' swipe at Shinde over bullet train

NCP's 'bowing before Gujarat' swipe at Shinde over bullet train

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

The estimated cost of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project is Rs 1,10,000 crore, of which Rs 88,000 crore are being funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency.

We Are In An Era Of Puppets And Puppeteers

We Are In An Era Of Puppets And Puppeteers

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

'As we enter 2025, it must be acknowledged that there is a convergence of capital, influential people (from business and politics) and technology deciding the destiny of others in the name of pride, patriotism, nationalism, nation building, all of it thinly veiled disguises for personal profit and glory,' asserts Shyam G Menon.

Maharashtra drops cases against Maratha protestors, suspends 3 police officials

Maharashtra drops cases against Maratha protestors, suspends 3 police officials

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday announced the withdrawal of police cases filed against pro-Maratha reservation protesters in Jalna district, the epicentre of the latest round of stir on the issue, and urged quota activist Manoj Jarange to end his indefinite fast.

Shiv Sena rebels, BJP to jointly contest Aurangabad civic polls

Shiv Sena rebels, BJP to jointly contest Aurangabad civic polls

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

The rebel Shiv Sena group led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and the Bharatiya Janata Party will contest the Aurangabad Municipal Corporation elections in alliance, a rebel faction functionary said on Thursday.

Don't make any claim till SC order: Shah to K'taka, Maha CMs

Don't make any claim till SC order: Shah to K'taka, Maha CMs

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

The Karnataka-Maharashta border row escalated into violence after vehicles from both states were attacked and damaged in Belgaon and Pune.

Ajit Pawar jolts Maharashtra politics, takes oath as deputy CM

Ajit Pawar jolts Maharashtra politics, takes oath as deputy CM

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Marking a vertical split in the Nationalist Congress Party, its senior leader Ajit Pawar joined the Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government as deputy chief minister on Sunday.

Navneet Rana's candidature invites wrath of BJP allies

Navneet Rana's candidature invites wrath of BJP allies

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Rana, who currently represents the Amravati Lok Sabha seat, joined the ruling BJP at the party's state unit chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule's residence in Nagpur along with her supporters late Wednesday night.