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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

Supreme Court to hear Sharad Pawar's plea against EC order recognising Ajit Pawar-led faction as real NCP

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a plea of Sharad Pawar challenging an Election Commission order recognising the Ajit Pawar-led faction as the real NCP

The Hindu · Feb 18, 2024

Days after Ashok Chavan’s nomination for Rajya Sabha, son of BJP vice-president laments lack of recognition for father

Mumbai BJP leader's son expresses disappointment over lack of recognition for his father's dedicated service within the party.

The Hindu · Feb 16, 2024

Shepherding: adding to the informal farm economy of North Karnataka

The shepherding communities of North Karnataka have their own unique economy which is facing many challenges as the demand and supply equations are undergoing transformation.

The Hindu · Feb 16, 2024

Maharashtra Speaker announces Ajit Pawar-led NCP as real considering legislative majority

In a major blow to Sharad Pawar, Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar on Thursday decided that the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party is the real NCP considering the legislative majority and dismissed all the disqualification pleas against MLAs.

Dynamite News · Feb 15, 2024

Maharashtra to sell sand online on 'no profit no loss' basis under new scheme: Revenue Minister

The Maharashtra government has decided to sell sand online on a “no profit no loss” basis, a move that will enable people to buy the key construction material at a cheaper rate and curb illegal sand mining, Revenue Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil said.

The Hindu · Feb 15, 2024

With Ashok Chavan tipped for Upper House, BJP hints at fielding Narayan Rane in Lok Sabha fray

Former Congressman Ashok Chavan's entry into the BJP dampens Narayan Rane's chances of a second term in Rajya Sabha, but BJP may field Rane in Lok Sabha polls.

The Hindu · Feb 13, 2024

"New beginning in political career": Ashok Chavan announces decision to join BJP

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan on Tuesday announced his decision to join the Bharatiya Janata Party asserting to work for the "constructive development of Maharashtra". Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 13, 2024

I am joining BJP, today is beginning of my new political career: Ex-CM Ashok Chavan

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan joins ruling BJP, refrains from giving specific reasons for leaving Congress.

The Hindu · Feb 13, 2024