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'Where Has The Money Gone? Whose Coffers Did It Go To?'

'Where Has The Money Gone? Whose Coffers Did It Go To?'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

'Crores of rupees have been spent on paper but nothing has actually happened on the ground.'

76 lakh votes were the architect of Mahayuti's victory: Raut

76 lakh votes were the architect of Mahayuti's victory: Raut

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

He said the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi was studying the poll results and "technicalities" behind them.

Maha CM announces bonus of Rs.11 Crore for T20 WC win

Maha CM announces bonus of Rs.11 Crore for T20 WC win

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced a cash reward of Rs 11 crore for the Indian cricket team following their T20 World Cup win.

Maha polls: CM Shinde's income falls 50%, assets rise since 2018-19

Maha polls: CM Shinde's income falls 50%, assets rise since 2018-19

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Total assets of the CM and his wife have gone up from 11.56 crore in 2019 to Rs 37.68 crore in 2023-24, a rise of 225 percent, the affidavit showed.

Uddhav Sena breathes fire after Sharad Pawar honours Shinde

Uddhav Sena breathes fire after Sharad Pawar honours Shinde

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

The Shiv Sena (UBT) has strongly criticized its ally, NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar, for felicitating Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde at an event in Delhi. The party's spokesperson, Sanjay Raut, views the felicitation as an endorsement of BJP leader Amit Shah, who was instrumental in Shinde's split from the Shiv Sena. While Pawar's party maintains that the event focused on literature, BJP interprets it as an acknowledgment of Shinde's leadership. The incident has sparked a political controversy in Maharashtra, with both sides engaging in verbal sparring.

Mumbai comedy club shuts down after Kunal Kamra's act

Mumbai comedy club shuts down after Kunal Kamra's act

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

In an Instagram post on Monday, the studio said: "We are shocked, worried and extremely broken by the recent acts of vandalism targeting us."

Mahayuti formula? CM likely from BJP; Sena, NCP may get deputy CM posts

Mahayuti formula? CM likely from BJP; Sena, NCP may get deputy CM posts

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Leaders of the Maharashtra NDA alliance, including the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP, are set to meet with the BJP's national leadership on Thursday to finalize the composition of the new state government. The meeting is expected to confirm the formula of one chief minister and two deputy chief ministers, with the BJP likely to hold the chief ministerial post and its allies Shiv Sena and NCP sharing the deputy chief minister positions. The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance won a landslide victory in the recent state assembly elections, securing 230 seats in the 288-member House.

Fadnavis takes charge as CM, his first decision is...

Fadnavis takes charge as CM, his first decision is...

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his deputies Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar took charge of their new official responsibilities at the state secretariat 'Mantralaya' here after taking oath of office on Thursday evening.

Delegations firm on terror: World must eradicate this scourge

Delegations firm on terror: World must eradicate this scourge

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

All-party parliamentary delegations on Monday met with the leaders of several countries and highlighted India's resolve to combat terrorism, which they stressed must be eradicated in the interests of all humanity.

Indian Navy Makes History!

Indian Navy Makes History!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

Prime Minister Narendra D Modi dedicated three Made in India frontline naval combatants -- INS Surat, INS Nilgiri and INS Vaghsheer to the nation on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, morning, noting that this is the first time that a destroyer, frigate and submarine were being commissioned together into the Indian Navy.

Sharad Pawar meets Ajit, Uddhav Sena fumes

Sharad Pawar meets Ajit, Uddhav Sena fumes

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

Shiv Sena-UBT leaders do not maintain any contact with those who left, said Raut whose party is part of the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance along with NCP-SP and Congress.

Shinde extends all cooperation to Fadnavis, says will work as a team

Shinde extends all cooperation to Fadnavis, says will work as a team

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has said he will extend all possible cooperation to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and will work as a team. Addressing a news conference, Shinde described his tenure as chief minister as very successful and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for their support. He also said the Mahayuti government secured a majority in the recent elections. Shinde said that when he was the chief minister, Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar extended cooperation to him and they worked as a team. He added that he will now be "dedicated to the common man" 24 x 7. In the first cabinet meeting after the swearing-in ceremony, officials were instructed to disburse the next instalment of the Ladki Bahin scheme to beneficiaries. Shinde also rubbished all talk of him being upset over not being made chief minister. He pointed out that 39 Shiv Sena MLAs were with him when he led a revolt in 2022, and today, the party has 57 MLAs, which he asserted was a seal of approval from the people. Shinde was given a rousing welcome at Anand Ashram, the headquarters of the Shiv Sena in Thane, following the swearing-in ceremony. Several hundred party workers thronged the area carrying placards and shouting slogans in his praise.

No name yet, Azad Maidan gets ready for Maha swearing-in

No name yet, Azad Maidan gets ready for Maha swearing-in

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the new Mahayuti government in Maharashtra on December 5. BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis is considered the frontrunner for the chief minister's post, with the BJP having recorded its best-ever electoral performance in the state. The Mahayuti coalition includes Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party.

Fadnavis to take oath tomorrow, Modi to attend

Fadnavis to take oath tomorrow, Modi to attend

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Devendra Fadnavis will lead the new Mahayuti coalition government in Maharashtra, with Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar serving as deputy chief ministers. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for Thursday evening at Azad Maidan ground in south Mumbai and will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several Union ministers. The Mahayuti coalition won the recent assembly elections by a landslide, securing 230 out of 288 seats.

Maha cabinet expansion: Fadnavis says formula ready, but no date final

Maha cabinet expansion: Fadnavis says formula ready, but no date final

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said the names of the probable ministers from the Bharatiya Janata Party in his cabinet have been shortlisted and the final decision will be taken by the party's central leadership.

'Women Know BJP Is Looting Maharashtra'

'Women Know BJP Is Looting Maharashtra'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

'BJP's last resort to win the election is to divide people into caste, religion, creed. but it doesn't happen in Maharashtra.'

'Fadnavis Must Show Who Is The Boss'

'Fadnavis Must Show Who Is The Boss'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

'Let Fadnavisji prove to the people of Maharashtra that he acts fairly against one and all.'

Will Shinde accept Union Cabinet post? Sena MLA says...

Will Shinde accept Union Cabinet post? Sena MLA says...

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

If Shinde does not accept the deputy CM's post, then some other leader from our party will get it. He (Shinde) will take a call on this by evening, said Shirsat, who retained his Aurangabad assembly West seat.

Not aware of his principles: Aaditya's dig at Sharad Pawar

Not aware of his principles: Aaditya's dig at Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

The Uddhav faction was shocked to see Pawar felicitate Shinde with an award.

Remember what we do when...: Fadnavis on 'cold war' with Shinde buzz

Remember what we do when...: Fadnavis on 'cold war' with Shinde buzz

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

"It is just that Fadnavis and I have swapped our chairs. Only Ajit Pawar's chair is fixed," said Shinde, who was the CM before the assembly elections with Fadnavis and Pawar as his deputies then.

Who Will Define What Is Negative News?

Who Will Define What Is Negative News?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

The government resolution does not spell out what action would be taken, if any, against those writing and publishing 'negative' news. Nor does it define 'negative news and "misinformation', explains Jyoti Punwani.

Shivaji statue collapse: Maha govt sets up 2 panels

Shivaji statue collapse: Maha govt sets up 2 panels

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Meanwhile, a structural engineer named in the case registered in connection with the collapse of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue claimed that he was not the structural consultant for the project.

Who will take oath with Fadnavis at Azad Maidan tomorrow?

Who will take oath with Fadnavis at Azad Maidan tomorrow?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

'More than Eknath Shinde's wish, we want him (Shinde) to lead us in the government.'

Maha portfolio allocation: Fadnavis gets Home, Ajit Finance, Shinde...

Maha portfolio allocation: Fadnavis gets Home, Ajit Finance, Shinde...

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

Shiv Sena's Dadaji Bhuse is the new school education minister while Uday Samant continues to be the industries minister.

Fadnavis-Shinde 'cold war' talks hot up in Maharashtra

Fadnavis-Shinde 'cold war' talks hot up in Maharashtra

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

From disagreement over guardian minister's post to taking separate review meetings to separate medical cells and 'war rooms' for monitoring projects, the unease between Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his deputy Eknath Shinde seems to be growing.

Fadnavis set to be Maharashtra CM; party meet soon: BJP leader

Fadnavis set to be Maharashtra CM; party meet soon: BJP leader

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

The name of Devendra Fadnavis has been finalised as the new chief minister of Maharashtra who will be elected as the legislature party leader in a meeting to be held either on December 2 or 3, a senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader said on Sunday night.

'Ladka bhau' post...: Shinde drops hints on Maha CM

'Ladka bhau' post...: Shinde drops hints on Maha CM

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

Shinde said he had "good and positive" discussions with Amit Shah and J P Nadda.

Is Uddhav leaving MVA after poll debacle? Raut says...

Is Uddhav leaving MVA after poll debacle? Raut says...

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

'Karyakartas felt we should have fought independently'

It's Milind Deora versus Aaditya Thackeray in Worli

It's Milind Deora versus Aaditya Thackeray in Worli

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

The Shiv Sena faction led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has nominated Rajya Sabha MP Milind Deora from Worli for the upcoming assembly elections.

Why are you not announcing Fadnavis as CM, asks Uddhav Sena

Why are you not announcing Fadnavis as CM, asks Uddhav Sena

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Speaking to ANI, Chaturvedi said, "If Devendra Fadnavis's name has been finalised, then announce it quickly; what is stopping you? Why are you depriving the people of Maharashtra of the promises made to them, why are you keeping them away and why are you ignoring the steering crisis of Maharashtra? They are so power hungry... it's been days since the election came and yet the results have not been announced."

Uddhav's Shiv Sena demands Bharat Ratna for Bal Thackeray

Uddhav's Shiv Sena demands Bharat Ratna for Bal Thackeray

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

The Shiv Sena (UBT) has demanded the Bharat Ratna for Shiv Sena founder late Bal Thackeray, calling for the highest civilian honor to be bestowed upon the late leader on the occasion of his 99th birth anniversary. Party leader Sanjay Raut criticized the BJP-led government for awarding the Bharat Ratna to individuals he deemed undeserving and argued that Thackeray, who he described as the "sower of Hindutva seeds," deserves the honor. Raut also emphasized the significance of Thackeray's upcoming birth centenary, asserting that awarding him the Bharat Ratna before the centenary would also be an honor for Veer Savarkar.

HC allows probe against Kunal Kamra, stays arrest

HC allows probe against Kunal Kamra, stays arrest

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

The Bombay High Court has allowed the police investigation against comedian Kunal Kamra over his remarks against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to continue, but has barred his arrest. The court said the investigation can continue, but Kamra will not be arrested during the pendency of the petition. The court also said that if the police wanted to record Kamra's statement, they shall do so in Chennai, where he currently resides, after giving him prior notice.

Ek hai toh...: Fadnavis's 1st remark over Maha sweep

Ek hai toh...: Fadnavis's 1st remark over Maha sweep

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The Mahayuti, which comprises the BJP, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar-led NCP, is leading on more than 210 of the 288 assembly seats.

Won't be a hurdle: Shinde falls in line, paves way for Fadnavis-led govt

Won't be a hurdle: Shinde falls in line, paves way for Fadnavis-led govt

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Shinde rubbished reports that he was disappointed for not getting a second term as CM despite the ruling Mahayuti alliance winning a thumping victory under his leadership.

Maharashtra govt declares a day of mourning for Ratan Tata

Maharashtra govt declares a day of mourning for Ratan Tata

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

The Maharashtra government has declared a day of mourning in the state on Thursday to pay tributes to industrialist Ratan Tata, the Chief Minister's Office said.

Said what 1st dy CM said about 2nd dy CM: Kamra on Shinde row

Said what 1st dy CM said about 2nd dy CM: Kamra on Shinde row

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

In a lengthy statement on X late Monday night, a defiant Kamra said those busy leaking his number on social media or calling him incessantly should know that it all goes to his voicemail where they will be subjected to "the very song" that they hate.

Maha poll: MLAs who revolted against Uddhav in Shinde Sena's 1st list

Maha poll: MLAs who revolted against Uddhav in Shinde Sena's 1st list

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

With this, the Shiv Sena has become the second major political party to release its list of candidates for the state assembly polls. Its ally BJP released a list of 99 candidates on Sunday.

It's official! Devendra Fadnavis to be sworn in as Maharashtra CM

It's official! Devendra Fadnavis to be sworn in as Maharashtra CM

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

BJP leader Sudhir Mungantiwar said the Mahayuti partners will meet Governor C P Radhakrishnan to stake a claim to form a government in the state.

Power of Two: How MNS Workers Made Banner Disappear

Power of Two: How MNS Workers Made Banner Disappear

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

'For three months Raj Thackeray becomes a staunch Hindu and for the next three months he becomes anti-Hindu.'

No definitive formula in Mahayuti for CM post: Shinde

No definitive formula in Mahayuti for CM post: Shinde

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has claimed that the poll trends are in favor of the Mahayuti, crediting his flagship initiative, the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana. He expressed gratitude to the people of the state for their support and asserted that the outcome increases their responsibility. Shinde clarified that the alliance doesn't have a definitive formula for the chief minister's post, with a decision to be made by senior leaders from the three parties.