UNCOVERED: 35 | History Defined

Hafta 514: Return of George Soros, BJP’s Maharashtra play, Manipur crisis

This week, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Raman Kirpal and Jayashree Arunachalam are joined by author Chetan Bhagat, academic Sarthak Bagchi, and journalist Dhiren A Sadokpam to discuss the Maharashtra government formation, the increased violence in Manipur, and the ‘foreign hand’ allegations against OCCRP. 

Newslaundry · Dec 7, 2024

Fadnavis takes oath as new CM of Maharashtra; PM among dignitaries at swearing-in ceremony

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari, BJP President JP Nadda were among those who were present on the occasion.

Dynamite News · Dec 5, 2024

Splits, single-party dominance: The unusual trajectory of Maharashtra politics

In the lead-up to the Maharashtra polls, observers were cautious in their predictions. The battle between two major alliances, each with three main members, would be too close to call, they said.

Newslaundry · Dec 4, 2024

ECI invites Cong delegation on Dec 3; Assures review of all concerns

The poll panel has said it will review all legitimate concerns of Congress and provide written response after hearing the party's delegation. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 30, 2024

Maharashtra: Death toll rises to 11 in Gondia bus accident, 34 injured

The bus was on its way from Nagpur to Gondia. The police said that 34 people also injured in the mishap. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 29, 2024

Decision on CM's post will be taken tomorrow: Ajit Pawar

Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiva Sena Chief Eknath Shinde said that BJP high command would take the final decision on the CM's post and that he would accept any candidate from Mahayuti as CM. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 27, 2024

We will support any candidate from Mahayuti as CM: Eknath Shinde

Eknath Shinde also expressed his gratitude to the voters for Mahayuti's landslide win in the polls. Read Further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 27, 2024

Congress to hold its CWC meeting on Nov 29

The Congress party will hold its Working Committee meeting on November 29 following its poor performance in the recently concluded Maharashtra and Haryana elections. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 26, 2024

‘Bitcoin bomb’: How legacy media played up Supriya Sule’s fake audio clips on election eve

On the eve of elections, you might expect news channels to focus on coverage that helps voters make an informed choice. 

Newslaundry · Nov 26, 2024

Cong leaders tweet false info about ‘zero votes’ in Maharashtra village

Several Congress leaders have questioned the electoral process while claiming that a village in Maharashtra’s Dhule district, which traditionally votes for the party, has strangely clocked zero votes for the party this time.

Newslaundry · Nov 26, 2024