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Murud-Janjira, Sindhudurg and Vijaydurg: Three Maratha Sea Forts Where the Tides Set Your Itinerary

Why the Water Is the First Thing to Plan AroundAll three forts are island structures or tidal promontories. No road reaches any of them. Ferries and small wooden boats are the only access, and those boats run on tidal windows that shift daily. At Murud-Janjira, the ferry from Rajpuri jetty…

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'Chhatrapati Shivaji was called a chuha, now Gen Z is being called cockroaches': Uddhav Thackeray says great leaders faced ridicule when they were young

Uddhav Thackeray on Gen Z: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, speaking at a book launch in Mumbai, likened Generation Z to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, saying that just as the Mughals dismissed the Maratha warrior as a rat when he was young, today's youth are being called cockroaches. He argued…

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'Shiv Sena born to fight for people,' Uddhav Thackeray highlights 'struggle' for permission as he inaugurates Shivaji Maharaj statue

Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday highlighted the "struggle" faced in getting permission for the installation of a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Maharashtra, saying that the effort reflects the party's long-standing fight for public causes and Marathi pride.

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Israel to install Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue, announces Mumbai Consulate

In a significant cultural move, Israel plans to erect a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, symbolizing burgeoning India-Israel friendship. Announced on Shivrajyabhishek Din, the project, supported by Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, aims to honor Shivaji's legacy and historical Maharashtra-Jewish community ties. This initiative seeks to deepen people-to-people connections and foster…

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Anatomy of Nagpur violence: From ‘Hindutva protest to Muslim outfit’s rumour-mongering’

What began as a celebration to mark the birth anniversary of Shivaji Maharaj on Monday descended into hours of chaos and violence across a 2-kilometre radius in Nagpur’s Mahal area – leaving vehicles damaged, 33 police officers injured, and a community divided in its wake.

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Kejriwal offers tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on birth anniversary

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday paid tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on the occasion of his 395th birth anniversary. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Rishab Shetty to play Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in epic film 'The Pride Of Bharat'

National award-winning actor, Rishab Shetty, is all set to star in one of the most ambitious historical dramas in recent years, titled 'The Pride Of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.' Read further on Dynamite News:

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Progressive legacy vs communal tension: Why Kolhapur is at a crossroads

“What happens in Kolhapur follows in the rest of Maharashtra.”

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Maharashtra: Is sculptor Jaydeep Apte a ‘scapegoat’ in Shivaji statue collapse?

After a 28-foot statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj collapsed in Maharashtra’s Rajkot Fort on August 26, its hapless sculptor became the target of abuse, hate and threats online, culminating in his arrest earlier this week.

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Shivaji Maharaj Statue Collapse: Maha Govt forms Joint panel to probe

Various opposition leaders including Shiv Sena (UBT) Uddhav Thackery questioned the BJP-led Mahayuti government over the incident. Read further on Dynamite News:

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PM Modi in Belagavi | Rahul Gandhi ‘insulted’ great kings and queens of this country, claims Modi

PM Modi in Karnataka: Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticizes Rahul Gandhi for insulting Indian kings and queens, questioning his knowledge of history.

The Hindu

Marathas should not fall prey to false promises on reservations: Raj Thackeray

Nashik MNS chief Raj Thackeray addresses Maratha reservations, Lok Sabha strategy, and Shivaji Maharaj memorial in Nashik.

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MLIRC team completes Fort to Fort Cycle Expedition

Maratha Light Infantry Regiment Centre completes successful Fort to Fort Cycle Expedition in Belagavi, covering 7 historic forts.

The Hindu

Warli tribe in Mumbai objects to construction of Shivaji museum on land they live on

Tribal community in Gorai, Mumbai fear displacement due to urban construction projects.

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Indian Navy unveils new design for Admirals' Epaulettes

The Indian Navy has revealed the new design for Admirals' Epaulettes. The announcement on a new design for the Epaulettes was made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Navy Day 2023 at Sindhudurg in Maharashtra. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Political spat erupts in Maharashtra as Sena (UBT), ruling BJP trade barbs over foreign visits

Aaditya Thackeray slams Maharashtra govt. for foreign trips at taxpayers' expense, questions display of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's wagh nakh. He also criticized delay in addressing disqualification petitions & expenses of Deputy CM's Japan visit.

The Hindu

Ramsons’ Bombe Mane unveils wide range of miniature dolls; display to be open for public from September 16

Bombe Mane, the 19th edition of the doll exhibition, opened its doors in Mysuru a month before Navaratri. It features clay dolls from Tamil Nadu, Ganges clay dolls from West Bengal, terracotta lamps, planters, decorative bells, G.I. paper mache dolls from Tirukannur, wooden dolls from Varanasi, Channapatna, Kinhala, Kondapalli, Bobbili,…

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‘Shattered’: Muslim engineer killed by mob at mosque in India’s Maharashtra

The family of Nurul Hassan grieves his lynching during attack by a Hindu mob at a mosque in the state’s Satara district.

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Maratha community stages protests in twin cities, seeks reinstallation of Shivaji Maharaj statue in Bagalkot

Maratha community in Hubballi & Dharwad protest, submit memorandum to State govt demanding reinstallation of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue in Bagalkot. Protest led by Maratha Samaj Sunil Dalavi, Maratha Vidya Prasarak Mandal Yallappa Chavan & others. Urge CM to take steps for statue reinstallation. #StatueReinstallation #MarathaCommunity #ShivajiMaharaj

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Ghosts of history joust for the soul of progressive Kolhapur amid the spectre of orchestrated communal clashes

“The attack was clearly pre-planned. The mob began targeting properties belonging to Muslim families…”

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Need to wipe out signs of Portuguese rule: Goa CM Pramod Sawant

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has said signs of the Portuguese regime should be wiped out, with the State having been liberated from its rule more than 60 years ago.

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Shivaji Maharaj exemplified responsible use of power: Sharad Pawar

Emphasising the significance of the day for Maharashtra and the nation, Mr. Pawar said that the 17th century Maratha king exemplified the responsible use of power and serving the people’s interests.

The Hindu

Life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is a source of inspiration: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 2 said the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is a source of inspiration, and the work done by him continues to be relevant even today as the welfare of the people was the basic principle of his administration.

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Relics and memorabilia from Chhatrapati Shivaji's era to be collated: CM Eknath Shinde

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday formally announced the commencement of the 350-year celebrations of Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, stated an official release.

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Maharashtra: Minor detained for "derogatory" remarks against Shivaji Maharaj; police register case

Bhiwandi police in Maharashtra have registered a case against a minor for allegedly posting "derogatory" comments on social media against Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Read further on Dynamite News:

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