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Maratha quota issue: Jarange warns of fresh agitation from May 30

Manoj Jarange, a Maratha quota activist, will begin an indefinite hunger strike on May 30. He has set a May 29 deadline for the Maharashtra government to issue Kunbi caste certificates in Marathwada. Jarange demands the dissolution of the Maratha quota sub-committee and a separate ministry for Maratha and Kunbi…

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Cutting fuel use: CM Devendra Fadnavis rides motorcycle to Vidhan Bhavan

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis arrived at Vidhan Bhavan on a motorcycle. This action is part of new austerity measures. These measures aim to cut fuel consumption. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had appealed for fuel conservation. State minister Nitesh Rane also walked to the Mantralaya. The government is reviewing vehicle…

The Economic Times

Maharashtra CM unveils logo for Nashik Kumbh Mela, says 'grand and divine' event in offing

Fadnavis maintained the government was working in coordination with 'akharas' (Hindu monastic orders) and religious leaders to ensure smooth arrangements for the spiritual congregation, which takes place after every 12 years.

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Maharashtra CM Fadnavis urges citizens to follow PM Modi's call for responsible fuel use amid West Asia crisis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis supports Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for responsible consumption. Global conflicts are impacting oil and gas supplies, raising prices. Fadnavis warns that improper fuel use could lead to shortages in India. Prime Minister Modi urged citizens to reduce edible oil consumption and embrace natural farming.

The Economic Times

Ajit Pawar Biography: A Life of Leadership, Struggle & Service

Ajit Pawar was the politician who served in the position of Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the longest time. Serving in the position for six terms non-consecutively, he was working under multiple governments including the cabinets of Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde, Prithviraj Chavan and Uddhav Thackeray. In fact, he…

Times Life

Argument over seats to hate campaign: The story behind the Mumbai Press Club row

For more than five decades, the Mumbai Press Club has been a home for the city’s journalists. Founded in 1968 along with the Bombay Union of Journalists, it was built on values of honesty, independence, and public service in order to protect the dignity of journalism and the freedom of…

Newslaundry

Explained: Did Maharashtra’s voter additions trigger ECI checks?

After Congress leader Rahul Gandhi tweeted Newslaundry’s investigation of voter manipulations in Nagpur South West – Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis’ own seat – it sparked a political face-off. Fadnavis hit back, calling the claims baseless, accusing the Congress of misleading the public.

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Politics of ‘Marathi asmita’ skips half of Maharashtra

Over the past few months, Maharashtra has seen a renewed wave of Marathi identity politics – or asmita, as it’s known. It began when the Devendra Fadnavis-led government issued a government resolution (GR) making Hindi a compulsory third language in schools. Following backlash, the government quietly revised the order, saying…

Newslaundry

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…

Newslaundry

A flurry of new voters? The curious case of Kamthi, where the Maha BJP chief won

Since last year, Newslaundry has been tracking lists of voters – how many are added, how many are removed, and whether all these processes make sense.

Newslaundry

Fadnavis vs facts? EC data doesn’t match CM’s claims

After Rahul Gandhi tweeted a Newslaundry report on a sharp rise in voters in Nagpur South West, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis responded with data to shut all the criticism. He claimed there were at least 25 constituencies that saw voter numbers go up by more than eight percent between…

Newslaundry

Did Prada ‘steal’ Indian sandal designs without giving credit?

The luxury brand faces accusations of cultural appropriation after models wore Kolhapuri sandals without giving credit.

Al Jazeera

Rahul cries foul, Fadnavis says ‘lies’. But will EC put its detailed report in public?

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of “shooting arrows in the dark” after the latter’s remarks on “vote theft” in the 2024 Maharashtra elections.

Newslaundry

Reporters Without Orders Ep 373: JP Nadda’s rise, Maharashtra voter roll

This week, host Pratyush Deep is joined by Newslaundry’s Shivnarayan Rajpurohit and Sumedha Mittal.

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In 6 months, Fadnavis seat added 29,219 voters. Poll staff claim lapses

In just six months between the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and the Maharashtra assembly polls, Nagpur South West – the seat held by BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis – added 29,219 new voters. About 162 voters everyday. That’s a sharp 8.25 percent increase, more than double the 4 percent threshold that…

The Independent UK

Four dead after dozens swept away in bridge collapse in India

Locals say tourists ignored warning signboard at ‘popular selfie spot’

The Independent UK

2 killed and 32 injured after a bridge collapses at a tourist destination in western India

At least two people have died and 32 others are injured after an iron bridge over a river collapsed at a popular tourist destination in India’s western Maharashtra state

Newslaundry

At least 4 dead, search on for missing after pedestrian bridge used by two-wheelers collapses

At least four people are dead after a pedestrian bridge over the Indrayani river collapsed this afternoon in Kundmala village of Pune district’s Maval taluka. Rescue operations are still underway and have so far managed to pull out at least 54 people who were swept away by the strong current.

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At least 5 killed as passengers fall off overcrowded train in India

Incident occurred when passengers hanging from open doorways of Pushpak Express collided with others doing the same on a train approaching from the opposite direction

The Times of India

Chhaava OTT debut: When and where to watch the Vicky Kaushal starrer

After dominating the box office, Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava is now set to take over the digital space.

Newslaundry

‘Unchecked powers’: Journalist bodies mount protests against Maharashtra public security bill

Ten press associations from Maharashtra demonstrated in Mumbai and Pune on Thursday, expressing concerns that the Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill, 2024, will impact press freedom.

The Times of India

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…

Newslaundry

January show, March upload, Sunday night raid: Mumbai club’s fall after Kunal Kamra’s joke

Weeks after it made headlines for being the venue of podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia’s remarks, the Habitat Comedy Club in Mumbai now stands shut following vandalism, two FIRs and a political controversy surrounding Kunal Kamra’s performance at the venue.

The Guardian - UK

Mumbai comedy club ransacked after performer’s joke about local politician

Shiv Sena party supporters tore apart the Habitat comedy club after Kunal Kamra’s satirical song about a top minister

Dynamite News

Nagpur Violence: Fadnavis vows to recover cost of damage from rioters

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said the situation in Nagpur is normal now, and efforts are made to relax the curfew imposed in a few areas. Read further on Dynamite News:

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