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Harshwardhan Sapkal likely to be new state Congress chief

Sapkal is not a prominent figure in Maharashtra but has been a part of the party’s organisational machinery for several years

Harshwardhan Sapkal likely to be new state Congress chief
Published on Feb 13, 2025 07:22 AM IST

NCP refuses to concede Raigad guardian ministership to Sena, impasse continues

Twelve days after chief minister Devendra Fadnavis put on hold the appointment of guardian ministers in Raigad and Nashik districts following an objection by the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, the impasse over the appointments continues

Mumbai, India - June 28, 2024: Dy CM & Finance minister Ajit Pawar along Deepak Keserkar shows budget bag before presenting the budget of 2024-2025, during monsoon session at Vidhan Bhavan, in Mumbai, India, on Friday, June 28, 2024. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
Published on Feb 02, 2025 06:16 AM IST

SIT to probe alleged conspiracy to frame Fadnavis, Shinde during MVA rule

BJP-led Maharashtra government to form SIT to investigate alleged conspiracy against Fadnavis and Shinde during MVA tenure, stirring political tensions.

MVA filed false cases against Fadnavis and Shinde, alleged MLA Darekar (Bhushan Koyande / HT)
Published on Feb 01, 2025 06:54 AM IST

GBS not new to Maharashtra, spike in case due to water contamination, says Fadnavis

मुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस ने महाराष्ट्र में गिलियन-बैरे सिंड्रोम (GBS) मामलों में वृद्धि को पुणे में जल संदूषण से जोड़ा, स्थिति नियंत्रण में है।

GBS not new to Maharashtra, spike in case due to water contamination, says Fadnavis
Published on Jan 31, 2025 07:42 AM IST

With Dhananjay Munde by his side, Ajit Pawar warns party in Beed

Ajit Pawar defends NCP minister Dhananjay Munde amid murder probe, warns party workers against law violations, and vows to restore order in Beed.

In his maiden tour of Beed district as guardian minister, Ajit Pawar (centre) warned party workers, controlled by Dhananjay Munde (right), of serious action if found involved in any law-breaking activities
Updated on Jan 31, 2025 09:14 AM IST

Ajit tells leaders to avoid controversy; Munde refuses to resign as he is ‘not morally guilty’

In a party meeting held on Tuesday evening at his official residence Devgiri, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Ajit Pawar directed leaders and MLAs to steer clear of any issue that may become contentious for the party

Mumbai, India - June 28, 2024: Dy CM & Finance minister Ajit Pawar along Deepak Keserkar shows budget bag before presenting the budget of 2024-2025, during monsoon session at Vidhan Bhavan, in Mumbai, India, on Friday, June 28, 2024. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
Published on Jan 30, 2025 07:24 AM IST

State forms committee to change admission rules under RTE Act

Maharashtra forms a committee to revise RTE Act rules after failing to exempt private schools from 25% quota for economically backward students.

State forms committee to change admission rules under RTE Act
Published on Jan 30, 2025 06:52 AM IST

Despite pressure, Ajit Pawar decides not to drop Munde from cabinet

The deputy CM announced this after a meeting with chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday, a day after activist Anjali Damania furnished him with evidence that allegedly established Munde’s financial links with Karad

Mumbai, India - June 17, 2019: Dhananjay Munde and Ajit Pawar during the monsoon session at Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai, India, on Monday, June 17, 2019. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/Hindustan Times) (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT Photo)
Published on Jan 29, 2025 09:12 AM IST

Guardian min issue escalates, Sena and NCP issue threats to each other

The Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar-led NCP have been at loggerheads on the guardian minister issue for over a week now

Guardian min issue escalates, Sena and NCP issue threats to each other
Updated on Jan 28, 2025 08:06 AM IST

Activist meets Ajit Pawar with ‘proof’ against Dhananjay Munde

While more cases involving Walmik Karad are coming to light, social activist Anjali Damania on Monday met deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar to show him the evidence she allegedly has of NCP minister Dhananjay Munde’s close links with Karad

Thane, India - Aug. 26, 2015 : Social Activist Anjali Damania at thane court after alarming scam of Balganga dam project in Thane, India, on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. (Photo by Praful Gangurde)
Updated on Jan 28, 2025 07:34 AM IST

‘Those helping Karad should be named as co-accused’

Daughter of slain Beed sarpanch demands justice for her father at all-party protest march and rally in Mumbai

Mumbai, India – 25, Jan 2025: Family of late Santosh Deshmukh and Members from Maratha Kranti Morcha participate in a demonstration named ‘Jan Akrosh Morcha’ demanding justice in the Santosh Deshmukh and Somnath Suryawanshi murder cases, at Azad maidan, in Mumbai, India, on Saturday, Jan 25, 2025. (Photo by Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo)
Updated on Jan 26, 2025 06:50 AM IST

Jarange-Patil starts 7th hunger strike, seeks death for Beed sarpanch murderers

The activist ended his previous hunger strike, in September 2024, after nine days owing to ill-health and requests from supporters

Jarange-Patil starts 7th hunger strike, seeks death for Beed sarpanch murderers
Updated on Jan 26, 2025 06:24 AM IST

Fresh trouble for Karad, Munde as NCP worker alleges he was attacked at Karad’s behest

Karad, the alleged mastermind of the murder of Santosh Deshmukh, the sarpanch of Massajog village in Beed district, has been booked under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) and is currently in judicial custody

Fresh trouble for Karad, Munde as NCP worker alleges he was attacked at Karad’s behest
Updated on Jan 25, 2025 08:32 AM IST

Maharashtra signs 61 MoUs worth 15.70 lakh crore in Davos

Maharashtra signs MoUs worth ₹15.70 lakh crore at WEF Davos, aiming to create 16 lakh jobs and develop an AI-powered "innovation city" in Navi Mumbai.

Maharashtra signs 61 MoUs worth <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>15.70 lakh crore in Davos
Updated on Jan 24, 2025 08:20 AM IST

Govt mulls phasing out petrol and diesel vehicles to control pollution

Maharashtra may ban petrol and diesel vehicles in Mumbai to combat pollution, forming a committee to explore phasing them out for CNG and electric options.

Govt mulls phasing out petrol and diesel vehicles to control pollution
Updated on Jan 23, 2025 07:24 AM IST

Reliance Industries signs MoU to invest 3.05 lakh crore in Maharashtra

The Maharashtra government has signed 33 MoUs worth around ₹9,72,000 crore in the first two days of the WEF meeting

Davos [Switzerland], Jan 22 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis during his visit to Davos to attend the World Economic Forum 2025, on Wednesday. (ANI Photo) (Devendra Fadnavis-X)
Updated on Jan 23, 2025 09:15 AM IST

JSW Group signs MoU with Maharashtra to invest 3,00,000 crore in Gadchiroli

The MoU was one of 20—and the largest—the state government signed on the sidelines of the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos

Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, who is heading the state’s delegation in Davos, said the investments would boost Maharashtra’s industrial growth and sustainable development. (PTI)
Updated on Jan 22, 2025 09:35 AM IST

State omits Mahatma’s name from circular on Martyrs’ Day

The state’s order was issued following a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed before the Bombay High Court, urging the court to instruct the Maharashtra government to restart the old practice, where sirens were sounded and two minutes’ silence was observed on this day

State omits Mahatma’s name from circular on Martyrs’ Day
Updated on Jan 22, 2025 07:40 AM IST

Friction between Mahayuti allies intensifies with guardian ministership issue

Maharashtra's ruling alliance faces tensions over guardian minister appointments, with Shiv Sena's Shinde unhappy about power-sharing decisions by Fadnavis.

All is not well between the Mahayuti allies(ANIa)
Updated on Jan 21, 2025 09:08 AM IST

BJP accused of seeding parallel leadership in Sena, party denies claims

BJP is allegedly encouraging a parallel leadership within the Shiv Sena through industries minister Uday Samant, claimed Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar

Industries minister Uday Samant. Instagram/uday.samant)
Updated on Jan 20, 2025 07:18 PM IST

Dhananjay Munde reaches party conclave, Ajit Pawar issues warning

NCP minister Dhananjay Munde attended a party gathering in Shirdi after skipping the first day, alleging targeted attacks by opponents and a media trial.

Mumbai, India - March 7, 2019: NCP leader Dhananjay Munde and Nawab Malik during press conference at B4 bungalow, Nariman Point in Mumbai, India, on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Kunal Patil/Hindustan Times) (Kunal Patil/HT Photo)
Updated on Jan 20, 2025 09:14 AM IST

Planning to cut ineligible Ladki Bahin beneficiaries, says Ajit Pawar

Ajit Pawar emphasizes fiscal responsibility as finance minister, plans to cut costs of the Ladki Bahin Yojana by removing ineligible beneficiaries.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. (ANI Photo)(Ajit Pawar-X)
Updated on Jan 20, 2025 09:13 AM IST

Majeed Memon's front-row seat to Mumbai’s iconic legal battles

Senior counsel Majeed Memon reflects on Mumbai’s most high-profile legal cases in his autobiography, ‘My Memoirs’

Mumbai, India. Jan 17, 2025: Senior lawyer Majeed Memon`s book cover. Mumbai, India. Jan 17, 2025. (Photo by HT Photo)
Updated on Jan 18, 2025 09:31 AM IST

Ladki Bahin effect: State sets up panel to cut down spending on sops

The state is in financial distress following the implementation of the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, a direct cash benefit scheme for women

File photo of women beneficiaries of Chief Minister Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana being facilitated by PM Modi, Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar. ( Praful ÊGangurde /HT Photo )
Updated on Jan 17, 2025 09:11 AM IST

State to get innovation city like GIFT city, focus on Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities

The chief minister further said that Maharashtra has not only topped in the number of start-ups in the state, it has also attracted maximum investment and has the most-valued start-ups

State to get innovation city like GIFT city, focus on Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities
Updated on Jan 17, 2025 08:16 AM IST

NCP dissolves Beed unit after taluka chief is booked under MCOCA

NCP dissolves Beed district unit after Kej taluka chief's arrest in sarpanch murder case, citing routine changes and need to avoid controversy.

NCP dissolves Beed unit after taluka chief is booked under MCOCA
Updated on Jan 16, 2025 07:32 AM IST

NCP starts pacifying its OBC face Chhagan Bhujbal

NCP president Sunil Tatkare has requested the 77-year-old to attend the party’s two-day conclave in Shirdi next week and address one of the sessions

Nashik, Nov 20 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Chhagan Bhujbal speaks to the media after casting his vote for the Maharashtra Assembly elections, in Nashik on Wednesday. (ANI Photo) (ANI)
Updated on Jan 16, 2025 07:18 AM IST

Sharad Pawar to call meet to keep MVA united

Sharad Pawar aims to stabilise the MVA amid local election tensions, stressing unity is for national polls, not local, as Shiv Sena (UBT) plans to contest alone

NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar (PTI)(HT_PRINT)
Updated on Jan 15, 2025 09:27 AM IST

Pawar seeks to maintain unity in Maharashtra coalition amid local polls dispute

Pawar stated on Tuesday that he would convene a meeting with top leaders of the three parties in the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition

NCP President Sharad Pawar(PTI)
Published on Jan 14, 2025 03:02 PM IST

Maharashtra Congress plans to replace Nana Patole with young face

Frontrunners for the position include Satej Patil, Vishwajeet Kadam, Yashomati Thakur, Amit Deshmukh and Vijay Wadettiwar

 Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole (PTI)
Updated on Jan 14, 2025 09:23 AM IST
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