Chhagan Bhujbal claims he resigned from Cabinet in November over Maratha quota issue Maharashtra Minister Chhagan Bhujbal claims resignation over Maratha quota issue, but Deputy CM denies acceptance. The Hindu · Feb 4, 2024
Chhagan Bhujbal attempting to 'damage' Ajit Pawar, Fadnavis, says Maratha activist Jarange Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange accuses Maharashtra Minister Chhagan Bhujbal of trying to damage Deputy Chief Ministers with statements about Maratha reservation. The Hindu · Feb 4, 2024
Bharat Ratna for Advani | PM Modi leads in congratulating senior BJP leader Leaders cutting across several political parties sent their congratulatory message to senior BJP leader L.K. Advani The Hindu · Feb 3, 2024
BJP MLA shoots Shiv Sena (Shinde) leader, Deputy CM Fadnavis orders SIT probe Ulhasnagar firing: Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis ordered a high-level inquiry into the Ulhasnagar firing incident involving a BJP MLA and a local Shiv Sena leader, calling it “serious”. The Hindu · Feb 3, 2024
Jarange-Patil refuses to be pacified, threatens another hunger fast from February 10 Speaking at Raigad, which was the capital of the Maratha warrior-king Chhatrapati Shivaji, Manoj Jarange-Patil further gunned for reservation to be given to Muslims and to the Dhangar community. The Hindu · Jan 30, 2024
Morning Digest | Hemant Soren ‘untraced’ as ED team visits house over land fraud case; one out of every 10 U.S. visa seekers in the world is Indian, says U.S. Embassy, and more The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on January 30, 2024 The Hindu · Jan 30, 2024
Maratha quota stir: As Jarange-Patil clashes with Bhujbal, Fadnavis promises no injustice to OBCs Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis assures that the BJP will protect the rights of the OBC community in Maharashtra. The Hindu · Jan 29, 2024
Maratha quota | Bhujbal, Rane criticise Maharashtra government OBC leader and Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Chhagan Bhujbal and Union Minister Narayan Rane fear the Maratha quota would encroach on the rights of Other Backward Communities and lead to unrest in Maharashtra The Hindu · Jan 28, 2024
Police deny permission for Jarange-Patil’s protest in Mumbai; activist insists on protesting at Azad Maidan In spite of the police suggestion that Mr. Jarange-Patil use the International Corporate Park in Kharghar for his protest, the activist plans to stage it at South Mumbai’s Azad Maidan The Hindu · Jan 25, 2024
Shinde, Ministers likely to visit Ayodhya on Feb 5 Mumbai Chief Minister and cabinet colleagues to visit Ayodhya for consecration ceremony and temple visit. The Hindu · Jan 25, 2024
Jarange-Patil urges Fadnavis to resolve quota issue; to start his march on Saturday Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange urged Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to wholeheartedly address the issue of reservation for the community The Hindu · Jan 19, 2024
Stop insulting Hindus: Devendra Fadnavis to Uddhav Sena Mumbai Deputy CM criticizes Shiv Sena for disrespecting Hindu sentiments regarding the Ram temple's construction site. The Hindu · Jan 16, 2024
Only youth can dilute dynasty politics in the country, says PM Modi Urging the youth to serve the nation through politics, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on January 12 that their participation will dilute parivaarvad (dynasty politics) prevailing in the country. The Hindu · Jan 12, 2024
Sena vs Sena verdict puts to rest all doubts about stability of Maharashtra govt., says Devendra Fadnavis Sena vs Sena verdict: Devendra Fadnavis lauded Speaker Narwekar for pronouncing “a reasoned judgement” in the case while criticising the rival Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) faction for making “needless accusations” against the Speaker. The Hindu · Jan 11, 2024
The Hindu · Jan 10, 2024 Opposition criticises Maharashtra Speaker’s verdict, BJP congratulates Shinde As Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar delivered a crucial verdict on the cross-petitions filed by the rival Shiv Sena factions seeking disqualification of each other’s MLAs, swift reactions ensued from leaders of various political parties
Newslaundry · Jan 10, 2024 Modi govt suspends news channel Lokshahi Marathi’s licence for second time in 5 months The broadcasting licence of Maharashtra news channel Lokshahi Marathi has been suspended by the Information and Broadcasting Ministry for 30 days, citing “blatant and continuous” violations of policy guidelines.
The Hindu · Jan 9, 2024 Sena vs Sena: Ahead of verdict, Thackeray chastises Speaker Narwekar’s private visit to CM Shinde Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narwekar’s verdict on the disqualification proceedings against Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his Shiv Sena MLAs will determine whether democracy was alive or not in this country, said Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on January 9 while criticising Mr. Narwekar’s recent visit to Mr. Shinde.
The Hindu · Jan 4, 2024 Rashmi Shukla becomes Maharashtra’s first woman Director General of Police Rashmi Shukla appointed first woman DGP of Maharashtra, after controversy & regime change.
The Hindu · Dec 26, 2023 ‘Dr. Devendra Fadnavis’: Japan’s Koyasan University confers honorary doctorate on Maharashtra Deputy CM Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis conferred with prestigious Koyasan University's first honorary doctorate in 120 years for his achievements in infrastructure, water management and social equality.
The Hindu · Dec 25, 2023 Inauguration of Ram Temple befitting reply to those who mocked BJP: Fadnavis Ram Temple Inauguration: Taking a swipe at the opposition, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said now some parties are asking if the Ram Temple is the “private property” of the BJP.
The Hindu · Dec 25, 2023 Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Dhananjay Munde tests positive for COVID-19 Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Dhananjay Munde tests positive for COVID-19; Deputy CM Ajit Pawar urges public to take precautions.
The Hindu · Dec 24, 2023 Maharashtra government tries to dissuade Jarange-Patil from staging rally in Mumbai Maharashtra government urged quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil to cancel his protest rally in Mumbai
The Hindu · Dec 19, 2023 Dharavi revamp in turmoil | Explained Opposition parties in Maharashtra march to billionaire Gautam Adani's office to protest ₹23,000 crore Dharavi Redevelopment Project, raising suspicion of government favouring Adani.
The Hindu · Dec 17, 2023 Nine killed in blast in explosives manufacturing company in Nagpur Nagpur blast: Following the blast at at explosives manufacturing factory in Nagpur, the injured are said to be in a critical condition and the death toll could rise further, said informed sources.
The Hindu · Dec 16, 2023 Rahul Gandhi a blessing in disguise for BJP, says Fadnavis Maharashtra Deputy CM Fadnavis affirms BJP-led alliance will contest Lok Sabha election to strengthen PM Modi's leadership, citing people's rejection of Congress' poll guarantees.