MES lodges complaint against rule on Kannada boards MES leaders complain to Maharashtra government about Karnataka's imposition of Kannada on people, seeking support in border dispute suit. The Hindu · Feb 19, 2024
PM Modi lauds Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on birth anniversary; Maharashtra Chief Minister Shinde pays tribute at Shivneri Fort Shivaji Maharaj birth anniversary: PM Narendra Modi has often lauded Shivaji for his military and administrative genius and had invoked the much-admired Maratha king in his speech at the BJP convention as well. The Hindu · Feb 19, 2024
Morning digest | PM Modi has effectively implemented Ram Rajya, says BJP resolution; Trinamool Congress leader arrested in connection with Sandeshkhali sexual assault and violence case , and more From routine freezing of Congress accounts by Income Tax department to Trump being fined $364 million for fraud, read a select list of stories from The Hindu to start the day. The Hindu · Feb 18, 2024
‘Issues on ground are not solved by making speeches in parliament and taking selfies,’ Ajit Pawar fires salvo against cousin Supriya Sule Stressing that he had not stolen anybody’s party, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar took aim at his cousin and incumbent Baramati MP Supriya Sule by saying that work could never get done by “merely making speeches in Parliament” and “clicking selfies.” The Hindu · Feb 17, 2024
Maharashtra Backward Class Commission submits Maratha survey report to Shinde; special session on Feb. 20 to address demands Maharashtra State Backward Class Commission submits comprehensive survey report on Maratha community for reservation law formulation. The Hindu · Feb 16, 2024
Ashok Chavan’s exit casts shadow on Congress’s fortunes in Rajya Sabha polls The resignation of senior Congressman Ashok Chavan and potential Congress split in Maharashtra overshadow the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. The Hindu · Feb 12, 2024
Uddhav Thackeray mocks Modi, BJP for ‘low self-confidence’ ahead of Lok Sabha election Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray criticizes PM Modi and BJP for poaching leaders from opposition parties, questions their self-confidence. The Hindu · Feb 12, 2024
SC to hear on maintainability of UBT plea against Speaker’s ruling in Shiv Sena dispute Appearing before a three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sunil Prabhu, submitted that the petition needed to be heard urgently. The Hindu · Feb 12, 2024
Special session of Maharashtra Assembly for Maratha Reservation likely to be called this weekend After Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil started yet another indefinite hunger strike, a special session of the Maharashtra Assembly in connection to the Reservation is likely to be called at this weekend. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Feb 12, 2024
Journalist Nikhil Wagle’s car attacked by BJP workers in Pune, press groups slam violence After journalist Nikhil Wagle’s vehicle was attacked by alleged BJP workers in Pune last night, the Mumbai Press Club issued a statement strongly condemning it. Newslaundry · Feb 10, 2024
Two shootings on camera: Why the heat’s turned up for Shinde and Fadnavis Over the last seven days, two instances of violence in Maharashtra have turned up the heat on Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his deputy Devendra Fadnavis. Newslaundry · Feb 9, 2024
Victory of invisible power, says Supriya Sule; Ajit Pawar accepts ruling with ‘humility’ The Sharad Pawar faction criticizes the Election Commission's decision, while Ajit Pawar accepts it with humility. The Hindu · Feb 6, 2024
Uddhav Thackeray bats for ‘inclusive Hindutva’ at Konkan rally, says Muslims, Christians joining him to fight ‘dictatorship’ Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray claims that his inclusive brand of Hindutva is attracting Muslims and Christians to fight against dictatorship. The Hindu · Feb 5, 2024
Sanjay Raut tweets picture of CM Eknath Shinde's son with man accused in murder case Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on February 5 posted on social media a photograph in which Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s son and MP Shrikant Shinde is seen being greeted by a man facing murder charges and currently out on bail. The Hindu · Feb 5, 2024
The Hindu · Feb 4, 2024 Chhagan Bhujbal claims he resigned from Cabinet in November over Maratha quota issue Maharashtra Minister Chhagan Bhujbal claims resignation over Maratha quota issue, but Deputy CM denies acceptance.
The Hindu · Feb 4, 2024 Shiv Sena's Shinde writes to Kovind in support of simultaneous polls Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde supports simultaneous polls, stating that frequent elections hinder growth and governance.
The Hindu · Feb 4, 2024 Morning Digest | Military, police bust racket illegally selling Army’s new uniforms; DoPT report says 30 Indian fugitives were located abroad in 2022, and more From Military, police bust racket illegally selling Army’s new uniforms, to Supreme Court to look into the curious case of ‘planted’ earrings, read a select list of stories from The Hindu to start the day.
The Hindu · Jan 31, 2024 Bhujbal dares Jarange-Patil to challenge Mandal Commission’s recommendations on OBC reservation Maharashtra Minister challenges Maratha quota activist to challenge OBC reservation process, alleging fake certificates and harassment of OBC families.
Dynamite News · Jan 31, 2024 Maratha reservation activist Jarange Patil declares indefinite hunger strike from Feb 10 Amid the row over the Maratha reservation, activist Manoj Jarange Patil on Wednesday said that he will be going on an another indefinite hunger strike from February 10. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Hindu · Jan 31, 2024 Four-time Sangli MLA and Shinde faction Shiv Sena leader Anil Babar passes away Shiv Sena MLA Anil Babar, aged 74, passes away; Maharashtra Chief Minister mourns the loss and announces state honours for cremation.
The Hindu · Jan 29, 2024 Maratha quota stir: As Jarange-Patil clashes with Bhujbal, Fadnavis promises no injustice to OBCs Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis assures that the BJP will protect the rights of the OBC community in Maharashtra.
The Hindu · Jan 28, 2024 Maratha quota | Bhujbal, Rane criticise Maharashtra government OBC leader and Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Chhagan Bhujbal and Union Minister Narayan Rane fear the Maratha quota would encroach on the rights of Other Backward Communities and lead to unrest in Maharashtra
Dynamite News · Jan 27, 2024 Maratha reservation activists celebrate after Manoj Jarange Patil calls off quota stir Maratha reservation activists celebrated after Manoj Jarange Patil announced that he was calling off protests as the Maharashtra government had accepted their demands. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Hindu · Jan 27, 2024 Maratha quota stir | Jarange Patil ends protest in the presence of Chief Minister Shinde Pro-Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil declares an end to their protest, expressing satisfaction with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s efforts for issuing Gazette in accordance to their demands.
The Hindu · Jan 25, 2024 Police deny permission for Jarange-Patil’s protest in Mumbai; activist insists on protesting at Azad Maidan In spite of the police suggestion that Mr. Jarange-Patil use the International Corporate Park in Kharghar for his protest, the activist plans to stage it at South Mumbai’s Azad Maidan