DARK SECRETS: 11 - The Real Truth

Fadnavis announces SIT for Maratha quota stir arson; vows prosecution

Devendra Fadnavis announces SIT to probe arson incidents in Beed district, Maharashtra police seize drugs worth ₹50,000 crore, opposition protests rising unemployment.

The Hindu · Dec 15, 2023

Bhujbal vs Jarange Patil verbal duel escalates amid Maratha quota stir

Maharashtra Minister Chhagan Bhujbal alleged there was a threat to his life from Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil, who demanded Bhujbal not be given more powers.

The Hindu · Dec 13, 2023

Sharad Pawar slams Centre’s ‘anti-farmer‘ policies, demands roll-back of ban on onion export

NCP chief Sharad Pawar joined onion farmers' protest in Nashik, castigating Centre's "anti-farmer" policies. He urged farmers to unite in demanding their rights and asked the Centre to lift the ban on onion exports.

The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023

Maratha quota: BJP Minister Girish Mahajan says blanket reservation ‘impossible’

Mahajan says blanket reservation for Marathas impossible; Jarange Patil warns of making viral clip of Mahajan's promise to grant quota. Mahajan stresses govt committed to giving foolproof quota, Jarange Patil exhorts govt to grant it by Dec 24 or face consequences.

The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023

Poll results will have no impact on INDIA alliance, says Pawar

NCP chief Sharad Pawar says INDIA bloc's losses won't affect alliance; CM Shinde, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar & BJP leader Fadnavis say PM Modi's charisma remains intact; Fadnavis predicts BJP will sweep 2024 polls.

The Hindu · Dec 3, 2023

Misuse of technology to create deepfakes threat to society: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu said that while the use of artificial intelligence (AI) was making people’s lives easier, its misuse to create deepfakes poses a threat to society.

The Hindu · Dec 2, 2023

Thackeray slams CM Shinde’s poll campaigning in Telangana amid Maharashtra’s farmer crisis

UBT slams Eknath Shinde for prioritising Telangana poll campaigning over addressing losses faced by farmers in Maharashtra due to unseasonal rains. He calls for immediate cabinet meeting to provide assistance to affected farmers and questions effectiveness of CM campaigning in another State. He also targets BJP for distributing 'revdis' in…

The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023

Fadnavis outlines approach to seat-sharing formula for 2024 Lok Sabha elections

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that discussions with allies would determine the seat-sharing formula for 2024 Lok Sabha elections

The Hindu · Nov 27, 2023

Schism within Maharashtra government over Jalna lathi-charge incident

Mahayuti govt in dissonance over Jalna lathi-charge incident; Shiv Sena Minister writes to CM Shinde demanding stay on reassignment of ex-Jalna SP Tushar Doshi to CID, Pune; Opposition pounces on letter, hinting at schism between Shinde & Fadnavis camps; Maratha quota activists & OBC leader divided on Doshi's reassignment.

The Hindu · Nov 24, 2023

Shinde govt. working towards reservation to Marathas, says Fadnavis

Maha Deputy CM Fadnavis assures Maratha community of foolproof quota; govt positive towards demands. He said CM Shinde has assured reservation & govt will allot land for Maratha Bhavan & hostel before next monsoon. Fadnavis urged all communities to respect each other & act like Warkaris. Jarange Patil said Fadnavis…

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023