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AP PHOTOS: Decades-old weaving businesses near India's financial capital struggle to survive

Abdul Sattar stands in a dimly lit aisle surrounded by dozens of electric-powered looms that make a rhythmic din several decibels above what is considered healthy for a human ear. With his flowing white beard and a wispy head of hair, he could be mistaken for a professor or a…

The Independent UK

Shinde-camp Minister triggers controversy again over his order to control crowds during event

Maharashtra Minister Abdul Sattar faces controversy after instructing police to lathi-charge and "break bones" of revellers.

The Hindu

Maharashtra’s onion traders continue their strike, to meet Marketing Minister on September 26

The traders in the wholesale market at Lasalgaon and Pimpalgaon in the district, the largest in Asia, are adamant about lifting export duty on the bulbs by up to 40%

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Will raise Muslim quota issue with Maharashtra CM Shinde and Deputy CM Fadnavis to find road ahead: Ajit Pawar

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said he had held a meeting with the State Minorities Department Minister and officials and would raise the Muslim quota issue with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to find a road ahead.

The Hindu

Supriya Sule reminds BJP of ‘its misogyny’ during debate

NCP MP Supriya Sule exposed BJP's doublespeak on women's rights in Lok Sabha, citing examples of derogatory remarks made by BJP leaders Chandrakant Patil and Abdul Sattar. She highlighted the party's mindset and called out their hypocrisy.

The Hindu

Protesting onion traders of Nashik suspend auctions

Onion traders in Maharashtra’s Nashik district announced the suspension of auctions in all APMCs indefinitely, citing the recent decision by the Union government to increase export duty on the kitchen staple by up to 40%

The Hindu

Farmers suicides not new, happening for many years, says Maharashtra agriculture minister Abdul Sattar

MUMBAI: Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra agriculture minister Abdul Sattar on Sunday courted controversy once again by saying that farmers' suicide wasn’t an issue that was new and that farmers have been committing suicides for many years.

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Pathaan and the king of cinema blast Bollywood out of the doldrums

Millions flock to see return of actor Shah Rukh Khan, despite rightwing calls for a boycott

The Guardian - UK

Death in the marshes: environmental calamity hits Iraq’s unique wetlands

Rivers and lakes that have nurtured communities since civilisation’s dawn are drying up, as drought leads to hunger, displacement and simmering conflict

The Guardian - UK

Kerala government orders collectors and police chiefs to crack down on banned PFI

The order arguably gives the police almost blanket authority to surveil and prosecute suspected PFI activity

The Hindu

After Centre bans PFI, Tamil Nadu, Kerala declare Popular Front of India unlawful

The state governments of Kerala and Tamil Nadu have issued notifications declaring the Popular Front of India and its associates or affiliates or fronts as an unlawful association. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Many Shiv Sena rebel hopefuls left out of Maharashtra cabinet

MUMBAI: While the inclusion of Sanjay Rathod and Abdul Sattar in the new cabinet sparked a debate, the Sena list included aggressive Jalgaon MLA Gulabrao Patil, who was water supply and sanitation minister in the MVA government, Dada Bhuse, who was agriculture minister, Sandipan Bhumre who was horticulture minister, Uday…

The Times of India

Maharashtra: Shiv Sena minister earlier forced to quit by BJP, 2 other 'tainted' MLAs get in

MUMBAI: The inclusion of three politicians embroiled in controversies-Shiv Sena's Sanjay Rathod and Abdul Sattar and BJP's Vijaykumar Gavit -in the cabinet sparked a row, with not only Congress but BJP functionaries also protesting the induction of Rathod in particular. Rathod, MLA from Digras in Yavatmal who had served as…

The Times of India

Maharashtra cabinet: BJP backs old guard, CM Eknath Shinde picks former ministers

MUMBAI: Forty days after the Shinde-Fadnavis government was formed in Maharashtra, it finally expanded its cabinet by inducting 18 ministers: nine each from the BJP and the Shinde faction of the Shiv Sena. Cabinet portfolios are yet to be announced.

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Maharashtra govt grants Shiv Sena rebel MLA Abdul Sattar’s mill an exception, releases funds

MUMBAI: One of the first decisions made by the Shinde government was to sanction a sum of Rs 15.2 crore as share capital to the National Cooperative Spinning Mill linked to key Shiv Sena rebel MLA Abdul Sattar. A closer look shows the state made an exception to the rules…

The Hindu

Shiv Sena's Arjun Khotkar to join Eknath Shinde camp, claims rebel MLA

Former Minister and MLA from Sillod constituency in Aurangabad district, Abdul Sattar, made this claim.

The Times of India

Maharashtra govt gives Rs 15 crore to rebel Shiv Sena MLA Abdul Sattar's mill

MUMBAI: High-profile Shiv Sena rebel Abdul Sattar is the first MLA beneficiary of the new government led by Eknath Shinde. As per an order uploaded on state government's website, the state on July 13 has sanctioned Rs 15.17 crore for Sillod-based National Cooperative Spinning Mill promoted by Sattar and led…

The Times of India

Delhi Police devises mechanism to prevent suicides at Signature Bridge

NEW DELHI: The 154-metre high Signature Bridge in the city may be attracting a huge footfall of visitors, but its flip side includes the large number of suicides committed at the spot, with the Delhi Police now waking up to the challenge and saving lives.

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