Articles by Faisal Malik
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

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

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.

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।

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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) 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)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/01/23/148x111/Davos--Switzerland---Jan-22--ANI---Maharashtra-Chi_1737572049833_1737603950906.jpg)
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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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’

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Updated on Jan 14, 2025 09:23 AM IST