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2008 Railway exam assault: Raj Thackeray's role in instigating attack not proved, says court

A Thane court has acquitted Raj Thackeray and five others in a 2008 case. The court found the prosecution failed to prove Thackeray's presence or incitement. A CD of his alleged speech was never produced. Injuries could have resulted from a stampede. Key eyewitnesses could not identify the accused. The…

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Thane court acquits MNS chief Raj Thackeray in 2008 railway exam assault case

Thane court has acquitted all accused, including MNS chief Raj Thackeray, in a 2008 case. The charges related to an alleged assault on Railway Recruitment Board examinees at Kalyan railway station. Defence arguments highlighted a lack of evidence linking Thackeray to the incident. Prosecution witnesses could not identify the accused.

The Economic Times

The Thackerays are back on stage. But will the script sell in 2025 Mumbai?

From branding South Indians as “yandu gundu” in the 70s to targeting North Indians as “bhaiyas”, regional identity has long been the Thackeray brand’s go-to political weapon – first with Bal Thackeray’s Shiv Sena, then with Raj Thackeray’s breakaway Maharashtra Navnirman Sena. Decades later, with both Uddhav and Raj politically…

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Ridhi Dogra defends working with Fawad Khan in 'Abir Gulaal'; says 'country and government gives us permission'

The upcoming film Abir Gulaal, starring Pakistani actor Fawad Khan alongside Vaani Kapoor and Ridhi Dogra, has sparked controversy as the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has challenged its release, claiming that it violates an agreement reached in 2016 between the Producers’ Guild, then Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, and MNS…

The Times of India

A Bollywood blockbuster portrayed one of India’s Mughal rulers as a villain. Now people want to destroy his tomb

Riots break out in Nagpur after the release of the film Chhaava, with right-wing Hindu groups threatening to tear down the 18th century tomb of Aurangzeb Alamgir. Maroosha Muzaffar reports

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‘Balasaheb in his blood’: In Worli, does Milind Deora stand a chance against Aaditya Thackeray?

In Mumbai’s vibrant Worli Koliwada, three septuagenarian women sit in the shadow of colourful buildings, watching children play in a makeshift playground nearby. It’s a daily routine – they sit for hours every evening, chatting about things of great and small significance.

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Raj Thackeray’s MNS could be both a boon and bane for the BJP

MNS leader Raj Thackeray's alliance with BJP in Maharashtra elections faces scrutiny amid shifting political dynamics.

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Lok Sabha polls | Construction of Ram Mandir only possible because of PM Modi, says Raj Thackeray

Raj Thackeray, who was speaking after a meeting of his party leaders and office-bearers in Mumbai, had recently declared his unconditional support for the Bharatiya Janata Party

The Hindu

After meeting Shah, Raj Thackeray holds parleys with CM Shinde and Deputy CM Fadnavis

Raj Thackeray held extensive parleys with Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha: Raj Thackeray meets Amit Shah in Delhi as BJP looks to seal alliance with MNS

MNS chief Raj Thackeray meets with BJP's Amit Shah amid speculation of alliance in Maharashtra and NDA.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | In Tamil Nadu, PMK announces alliance with BJP for LS elections; vaccine for dengue may be available commercially by mid-2026, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on March 19, 2024

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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.

The Hindu

People happy about Ram temple, but it does not mean they will vote for BJP: Raj Thackeray

Nashik MNS chief Raj Thackeray discusses Ram temple, Lok Sabha polls, opposition bloc, Maratha reservation, and toll collection.

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Raj Thackeray meets Maharashtra CM on toll, Marathi signboard issues

MNS chief Raj Thackeray met CM Eknath Shinde to discuss Marathi signboards and toll collection. The meeting was held at Varsha, the CM's residence. MNS had protested in Pune over shops not having signboards in Marathi, leading to a case being registered against party leaders.

The Hindu

Bombay HC quashes FIR against Raj Thackeray for 2010 model code of conduct violation

Mumbai HC quashed FIR against MNS chief Raj Thackeray for violating model code of conduct before 2010 civic polls. Court allowed 2014 petition filed by Thackeray against FIR registered under Section 188 of IPC. Lawyer argued proceedings could not be initiated through FIR, but through complaint before magistrate.

The Hindu

Bombay High Court quashes FIR against Raj Thackeray over model code violation ahead of 2010 civic polls

The Bombay High Court on November 10 quashed an FIR and subsequent criminal proceedings initiated against Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray for allegedly violating the model code of conduct ahead of the civic polls in 2010.

The Hindu

BJP-Shiv Sena yet to fulfil its poll promise of making Mumbai toll-free, says Raj Thackeray

He said that in the manifesto of the newly formed Shinde-Fadnavis government last year, one of the promises was to make Maharashtra toll-free.

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‘Stop poaching’ create own party’, Raj Thackeray advises BJP

Given his affinity to the BJP off late, Raj Thackeray’s scathing attack on the state BJP unit was unexpected. Read more on The Hindu

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Maharashtra civic polls unlikely this year due to current political scenario, says Raj Thackeray

MNS chief Raj Thackeray doubts civic polls will be held this year due to political shifts in Maharashtra; plans to set up teams to study party's strength in 48 Lok Sabha seats.

The Hindu

Uddhav Thackeray denies rumours of patch-up with Raj Thackeray

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on July 27 denied rumours of joining hands with his estranged cousin and founder-president of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), Raj Thackeray.

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Second NCP team under Sharad Pawar will soon join the BJP, claims Raj Thackeray

Raj Thackeray claims NCP's "second team" will join BJP, MNS to go alone in elections. Thackeray believes the crisis in NCP is scripted and that both factions are in cahoots. He questions who the Opposition is in Maharashtra and hints at no alliance between MNS and BJP. Thackeray believes Sharad…

The Hindu

MNS cadre vandalise toll plaza in Nashik after Raj Thackeray’s son is stopped there

Activists of the Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena allegedly vandalised a toll plaza on the Samruddhi Expressway in Maharashtra’s Nashik district after Mr. Thackeray’s son, Amit Thackeray, was halted there for half an hour

The Hindu

Raj Thackeray suspects Sharad Pawar’s hand in nephew Ajit’s defection

Remarking that it was Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) supremo Sharad Pawar who first started the politics of party-splitting in the State, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Tuesday said that the current political scenario was “a gross insult to the voters of Maharashtra”.

The Times of India

MNS chief Raj Thackeray opposes refinery near protected UNESCO site

MUMBAI: MNS chief Raj Thackeray showed his resistance over the refinery project in Barsu, Ratnagiri district, after stating that it’s coming up close to a UNESCO protected site where no development project can come up.

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