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BJP's Shaina, ex-minister Danve's daughter in Shinde Sena's third list

BJP's Shaina, ex-minister Danve's daughter in Shinde Sena's third list

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who heads the Shiv Sena, announced the latest list which also has the name of Sanjana Jadhav, daughter of former Union minister and BJP leader Raosaheb Danve.

FIR against Kamra for 'gaddar' remark on Shinde; 12 Sena workers arrested

FIR against Kamra for 'gaddar' remark on Shinde; 12 Sena workers arrested

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

The Mumbai police have registered an FIR against stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra for allegedly making defamatory remarks against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde during a show. The police also registered a case against nearly 40 Shiv Sena workers for allegedly vandalizing the studio where Kamra's show was filmed. The incident took place after a video went viral showing Kamra allegedly using defamatory words against Shinde. Shiv Sena MLA Murji Patel lodged a police complaint, leading to the FIR against Kamra under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including for statements conducing to public mischief and defamation. Meanwhile, the Khar police registered an FIR against 19 Shiv Sena functionaries, including Rahul Kanal (Yuva Sena), Vibhag Pramukh Kunal Sarmarkar and Akshay Panvelkar, for vandalizing the studio and the hotel premises. The incident has sparked controversy, with Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray condemning the vandalism and questioning the state's law and order situation.

Whatever decision Modi, Shah take: Sena on Maha CM post

Whatever decision Modi, Shah take: Sena on Maha CM post

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

'Mahayuti leaders will sit together and discuss and go to Delhi and then a decision will be taken'

Shinde orders probe into Samruddhi Expressway accident

Shinde orders probe into Samruddhi Expressway accident

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday ordered a probe into a road accident on the Samruddhi Expressway which claimed 12 lives.

Maha minister's PA booked after dentist-wife dies by suicide

Maha minister's PA booked after dentist-wife dies by suicide

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

The wife of a personal assistant to Maharashtra Minister Pankaja Munde allegedly committed suicide in Mumbai. Police have registered an abetment of suicide case against her husband and his relatives following allegations of domestic dispute and harassment.

SC says no to transfer of Sena assets from Uddhav to Shinde

SC says no to transfer of Sena assets from Uddhav to Shinde

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud and Justice P S Narasimha questioned the locus of petitioner Ashish Giri, a lawyer, and dismissed his plea.

'Uddhav did not think Shinde would backstab him'

'Uddhav did not think Shinde would backstab him'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

'When Uddhav Thackeray went in for surgery, he had presumed that Eknath Shinde would have looked after the Shiv Sena for him during this period.' 'He did not imagine that Shinde would use this period to backstab him.'

5 Sena men detained for vandalising Shinde's son's office

5 Sena men detained for vandalising Shinde's son's office

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

Shrikant Shinde made light of threats from some segments of the Sena that rebel MLAs would not be allowed to roam around freely in Maharashtra.

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.

Shinde faction takes over Shiv Sena 'shakha' in Thane after paying off dues

Shinde faction takes over Shiv Sena 'shakha' in Thane after paying off dues

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

A Shiv Sena 'shakha' (area office) in Dombivali in Thane district, Maharashtra, which was at the centre of a dispute between the Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde factions of the party, has been taken over by functionaries of the latter after payment of pending dues to the landowner.

Some Maha ministers switched off phones fearing snooping: NCP-SP

Some Maha ministers switched off phones fearing snooping: NCP-SP

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Hitting back, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar demanded proof of the allegations.

What Gift Did Bhagwat Give Shinde?

What Gift Did Bhagwat Give Shinde?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis called on Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat at the RSS office in Mumbai on Monday, August 1, 2022.

Uddhav Sena, MNS to announce tie-up for BMC polls on Wednesday

Uddhav Sena, MNS to announce tie-up for BMC polls on Wednesday

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

The Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) are expected to announce an alliance for the upcoming Mumbai civic elections. The announcement is expected to be made at a press conference on Wednesday.

Shinde to KTR: 'Become our partner'

Shinde to KTR: 'Become our partner'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was in element at the Gateway of India.

Sunetra Pawar becomes Maharashtra's first woman deputy CM

Sunetra Pawar becomes Maharashtra's first woman deputy CM

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Sunetra Pawar, wife of late NCP leader Ajit Pawar, was sworn in as Maharashtra's first woman deputy Chief Minister after being elected as the leader of the NCP legislature wing.

Sharad Pawar, Athawale among 26 elected unopposed to RS

Sharad Pawar, Athawale among 26 elected unopposed to RS

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

The Rajya Sabha elections saw several candidates elected unopposed, including Sharad Pawar and Ramdas Athawale, while Bihar, Odisha, and Haryana prepare for contested elections.

Ajit Pawar cremated with full state honours in Baramati

Ajit Pawar cremated with full state honours in Baramati

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

The last rites of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who died in a plane crash, were held with full state honors in Baramati. Prominent leaders and thousands of mourners attended the funeral.

Bommai-Shinde talk, dial down on border tensions

Bommai-Shinde talk, dial down on border tensions

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Amid the raging border dispute, Karnataka and Maharashtra chief ministers spoke to each other over the phone on Tuesday night and have agreed that there should be peace and law and order should be maintained on both sides.

Breach of privilege notice against Kunal Kamra in Maha assembly

Breach of privilege notice against Kunal Kamra in Maha assembly

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

BJP legislator Pravin Darekar filed a breach of privilege notice against stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra and Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Sushma Andhare in the Maharashtra Legislative Council. Darekar accused Kamra of performing a song with insulting references to Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Andhare of supporting the performance with objectionable language. He claimed their actions constituted contempt of the House. Shiv Sena MLA Ramesh Bornare also submitted a breach of privilege notice against Andhare for allegedly mocking Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The Speaker will decide on the notices.

Stung by reports of leave, Maharashtra CM Shinde clears 65 files

Stung by reports of leave, Maharashtra CM Shinde clears 65 files

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has cleared 65 files via video conferencing in a day and dismissed claims by the rival Shiv Sena faction that he was "on leave".

Ajit Pawar's death puts question mark over NCP's future

Ajit Pawar's death puts question mark over NCP's future

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

The death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has created a leadership crisis within the NCP, raising questions about the party's future and potential reunification with the Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP).

Ratan Tata Brings Shinde, Pawar Together

Ratan Tata Brings Shinde, Pawar Together

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

Ratan Tata is Maharashtra's first Udyog Ratna.

Shiv Sena deputy leader Arjun Khotkar joins Shinde camp

Shiv Sena deputy leader Arjun Khotkar joins Shinde camp

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

He had resigned from his post as a deputy leader of the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena, Khotkar told reporters in Jalna.

Uddhav, Shinde camps unlikely to get nod for Dussehra rally at Shivaji Park

Uddhav, Shinde camps unlikely to get nod for Dussehra rally at Shivaji Park

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

The Dussehra rally is the major event in the annual calendar of Shiv Sena since the days of the late Bal Thackeray.

'Middlemen' part of Shinde's Davos delegation: Aaditya

'Middlemen' part of Shinde's Davos delegation: Aaditya

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Former Maharashtra minister and Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray leader Aaditya Thackeray on Monday claimed nearly '50 people', including 'some middlemen' and personal assistants, will be part of the delegation that will travel with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde for the World Economic Forum (WEF) gathering in Davos, Switzerland.

Mahayuti to drop ministers facing graft charges: Sena leader

Mahayuti to drop ministers facing graft charges: Sena leader

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

A broad consensus has emerged among top Bharatiya Janata Party leaders and other Mahayuti allies to drop ministers facing serious allegations of corruption in the new government, a Shiv Sena leader said on Tuesday.

Ladki Bahin dole amid civic polls sparks row in Maha; Oppn protests

Ladki Bahin dole amid civic polls sparks row in Maha; Oppn protests

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Maharashtra minister's announcement regarding the disbursement of financial aid under the Ladki Bahin Yojana before Makar Sankranti has triggered a controversy, with the Opposition alleging a violation of the Model Code of Conduct ahead of municipal elections. The State Election Commission has sought a report on the matter.

Time to find out who Maharashtra's maha gaddar is: Shinde takes on Uddhav

Time to find out who Maharashtra's maha gaddar is: Shinde takes on Uddhav

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Without naming his predecessor Uddhav Thackeray, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday launched a scathing attack on him, stating that it must be found out who betrayed the people's mandate, Bal Thackeray's ideology and an ally of 25 years.

What's next? Fadnavis, Shinde will decide, says BJP

What's next? Fadnavis, Shinde will decide, says BJP

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

To a question about the BJP's next move, as it is the single largest party in the Maharashtra legislative assembly, Patil said, "The next steps will be decided by Fadnavis and Eknath Shinde."

Shinde Sena leaders anxious over possible seat deal with BJP, NCP

Shinde Sena leaders anxious over possible seat deal with BJP, NCP

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

There is a growing unease among Lok Sabha ticket aspirants in the Shiv Sena amid its decision to drop three sitting MPs and the ongoing seat-sharing talks between the Mahayuti partners, party sources said.

Amid tussle, Shinde meets ex-Maha CM Manohar Joshi

Amid tussle, Shinde meets ex-Maha CM Manohar Joshi

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Shinde called on Joshi and Leeladhar Dake to inquire about their health.

Why Fadnavis Ordered An Inquiry Into Shinde Decision

Why Fadnavis Ordered An Inquiry Into Shinde Decision

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

'I am simply highlighting a wrongdoing. This is why my complaint has merit, and the chief minister has ordered an inquiry.'

Shinde faction can't claim to be original Sena: Raut

Shinde faction can't claim to be original Sena: Raut

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

"We will definitely contest it in court. The Shinde faction left the Shiv Sena, then how can they claim that their group is the original party, and not the one led by Uddhav Thackeray. The Thackeray name is synonymous with the Shiv Sena," the Rajya Sabha member said.

12 of 18 Sena MPs will join us, claims Shinde camp MLA

12 of 18 Sena MPs will join us, claims Shinde camp MLA

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

Gulabrao Patil said that they had not quit the party for power, but "left power while we were ministers."

Team Shinde wins Maha speaker election, floor test on Monday

Team Shinde wins Maha speaker election, floor test on Monday

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

Narvekar, who polled 164 votes, defeated Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena candidate Rajan Salvi who got 107 votes.

Shinde meets Sena MLAs to dispel fears amid NCP's entry

Shinde meets Sena MLAs to dispel fears amid NCP's entry

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Incidentally, after the rebellion in June last year led to Shinde becoming chief minister, one of the reasons they gave for breaking away from Uddhav Thackeray was the dominance of the NCP in the Maha Vikas Agahdi government.

No talks on ministerial berths with BJP so far: Shinde

No talks on ministerial berths with BJP so far: Shinde

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Clearing the air around the distribution of portfolio with the Bharatiya Janata Party, Shiv Sena MLA Eknath Shinde on Thursday said that there has been no discussion with the latter, however, adding that the talks will happen soon.

Maha civic polls marred by violence, bogus voting allegations

Maha civic polls marred by violence, bogus voting allegations

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

The first phase of polling for municipal councils and nagar panchayats in Maharashtra was disrupted by violence and allegations of bogus voting. Clashes occurred between supporters of ruling allies BJP, NCP, and Shiv Sena. The Bombay High Court directed the SEC to postpone the counting of votes.

10-15 Cong, Uddhav Sena MLAs will join us on Jan 23: Shiv Sena leader

10-15 Cong, Uddhav Sena MLAs will join us on Jan 23: Shiv Sena leader

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

A ruling Shiv Sena leader has predicted a "major political earthquake" in Maharashtra on January 23, the birth anniversary of Shiv Sena founder late Bal Thackeray, claiming that 10 to 15 MLAs from the opposition Congress and the Shiv Sena (UBT) will switch sides and join the party led by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The prediction comes amidst reports of discontent within the ruling coalition in the state.

Was there when MVA conspired to arrest Fadnavis: Shinde

Was there when MVA conspired to arrest Fadnavis: Shinde

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

Shinde made the sensational claim while speaking to reporters on the eve of the Maharashtra Assembly's Budget session.