The Latest Breaking News from Devendra Fadnavis

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 · Jul 9, 2025

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 · Jul 3, 2025

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 · Jul 2, 2025

Four dead after dozens swept away in bridge collapse in India

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

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2025

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.

Newslaundry · Jun 15, 2025

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 Independent UK · Jun 9, 2025

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.

The Times of India · Apr 6, 2025

‘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.

Newslaundry · Apr 3, 2025

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 · Apr 3, 2025