Maharashtra Congress chief alleges NCP wants to ‘finish-off’ the party Tensions between allies Congress and NCP continue to simmer as Patole complains to party high command The Hindu · May 16, 2022
Devendra Fadnavis woos Mumbai’s north Indians to help oust Sena from BMC MUMBAI: BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday sought the support of the north Indian community to “overthrow” the Shiv Sena from the BMC in order to rid the city of corruption. Elections to several civic bodies in the state, including Mumbai where the Shiv Sena has ruled for more than… The Times of India · May 15, 2022
Sabre-rattling over ‘Hindutva’ ahead of BMC polls Bal Thackeray could not have imagined that reciting Hanuman Chalisa would tantamount to sedition in his son’s regime, taunts Fadnavis The Hindu · May 15, 2022
If you come after us, we will also not show mercy: Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray MUMBAI: CM Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday warned the BJP-led Centre if they didn’t stop “misuse” of Central agencies like CBI and ED and lodging “bogus cases” against MVA leaders, his government would retaliate “mercilessly” in the same manner against BJP and “they would not have any place to flee.” At… The Times of India · May 14, 2022
AIMIM’s Akbaruddin Owaisi sparks furore following ‘reverential’ visit to Aurangzeb’s tomb Shiv Sena, NCP question Telangana MLA’s provocative act in ‘Shivaji’s land’; BJP demands Uddhav Thackeray govt. to slap sedition charge against Owaisi The Hindu · May 14, 2022
Loudspeaker row: Don't test our patience, says Raj Thackeray to Maharashtra CM Uddhav MUMBAI: Slamming Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray over the loudspeakers-on-mosques issue, MNS president Raj Thackeray on Tuesday cautioned the Shiv Sena-led MVA government against "testing the patience" of his party in the matter. In a letter addressed to the chief minister, Raj, who perhaps for the first time addressed his… The Times of India · May 10, 2022
Loudspeaker row: Don't test out patience, says Raj Thackeray to CM Uddhav MUMBAI: Slamming Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray over the loudspeakers-on-mosques issue, MNS president Raj Thackeray on Tuesday cautioned the Shiv Sena-led MVA government against "testing the patience" of his party in the matter. In a letter addressed to the chief minister, Raj, who perhaps for the first time addressed his… The Times of India · May 10, 2022
Shirur Lok Sabha seat will return to Shiv Sena in 2024, says Sanjay Raut Ajit Pawar dismisses it as ‘pep talk’; the crucial seat in Pune district is currently held by NCP’s Amol Kolhe The Hindu · May 9, 2022
Navneet Rana meets LS Speaker, vows to depose before House privileges panel The independent MP Navneet Rana and her husband Ravi Rana were held by Mumbai police after they said they would recite ‘Hanuman Chalisa’ outside Uddhav Thackeray’s residence The Hindu · May 9, 2022
Navneet Rana dares Uddhav Thackeray to contest against her in elections Maha Vikas Aghadi government likely to challenge the Rana couple’s bail in hymn recitation case The Hindu · May 8, 2022
After 3 decades, Sunil Gavaskar returns unused Mumbai plot MUMBAI: Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has returned a government plot allotted to him in Mumbai 33 years ago to set up a cricket academy, an official from the Maharashtra housing agency MHADA said on Wednesday. The Times of India · May 4, 2022
FIR against Raj Thackeray for May 1 speech, police out in strength in Maharashtra Undeterred by the FIR, MNS chief asks to to play Hanuman Chalisa on Wednesday “if you hear the loudspeaker blaring with azaan” The Hindu · May 3, 2022
Trouble mounts for Rana couple as BMC slaps notice for ‘illegal’ construction at home The notice mentioned that the designated officer along with an assistant may come on or after May 4 to inspect the building The Hindu · May 3, 2022
Raj Thackeray's speech aimed at dividing society: Maharashtra Home Minister; hints at action against MNS chief “His speech was an attempt to create a divide in society and hatred,” said Dilip Walse Patil The Hindu · May 2, 2022
The Hindu · May 2, 2022 Fadnavis takes on Uddhav Thackeray over ‘Hindutva’ BJP leader accuses Sena chief of forming a government with Congress which had spoken against Lord Rama
The Times of India · May 1, 2022 SC order on loudspeaker must be applicable across religions: Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray MUMBAI: In a veiled attack on cousin Raj Thackeray and former ally BJP over the loudspeaker row, chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday said the Supreme Court order must be applicable “to all religions across the country, and not just azaan”.
The Hindu · May 1, 2022 Raj Thackeray firm on deadline to remove loudspeakers from mosques MNS chief says he has no interest to disturb peace in Maharashtra by causing riots
The Times of India · May 1, 2022 You deceived Balasaheb as he was 'gullible', but I am shrewd, won't ignore your games: Uddhav Thackeray warns BJP MUMBAI: Maharashtra chief minister and Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday said since he had seen the BJP deceive his "gullible" father and Sena founder Bal Thackeray, he himself was acting shrewdly with that party and cannot ignore the "games" it played in the guise of Hindutva.
The Hindu · Apr 30, 2022 MNS rally: Uddhav Thackeray to launch political outreach campaign as well Chief Minister comes down on BJP too for creating divisions in society
The Times of India · Apr 30, 2022 BJP conspiring to divide Hindus in Maharashtra, says CM Uddhav Thackeray MUMBAI: Maharashtra chief minister and Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday accused the BJP of conspiring to divide Hindus in the state. Thackeray made the comments during his online address to Shiv Sena's district chiefs from Konkan region, and from western and north Maharashtra, according to the points shared…
The Times of India · Apr 29, 2022 Matoshree-Hanuman Chalisa row: Police oppose Rana couple's bail plea; next hearing on April 30 MUMBAI: Opposing the bail pleas of Independent MP Navneet Rana and her MLA husband Ravi Rana, the police on Friday said that the plan to read 'Hanuman Chalisa' at chief minister Uddhav Thackeray's private residence in Mumbai was a big plot to challenge the law and order situation to such…
The Times of India · Apr 28, 2022 Maharashtra: PM Narendra Modi used meet to taunt CMs of oppn-ruled states, says Sanjay Raut MUMBAI: Calling prime minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with chief ministers of states on Covid-19 a “one-sided conversation,” Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Thursday said the meeting was used to “taunt CMs of non-BJP-ruled states.” Raut also tweeted a copy of an FIR against independent MP Navneet Rana registered at…
The Hindu · Apr 28, 2022 Raj Thackeray lauds U.P. move on loudspeakers Hoping and praying good sense prevails in Maharashtra, says Raj Thackeray
The Times of India · Apr 28, 2022 Explained: How states collect tax on petrol, diesel NEW DELHI: Retail price of petrol and diesel are made up of mainly 3 components - base price (reflecting cost of international oil), central excise duty and state tax.
The Hindu · Apr 27, 2022 Opposition irked by PM Modi’s VAT remark Chief Ministers of States ruled by BJP rivals decry PM’s words, lay accounts on table