Yogesh Joshi is Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times. He covers politics, security, development and human rights from Western Maharashtra.
Articles by Yogesh Joshi
Activist claims he invented story of ‘first Muslim teacher Fatima Sheikh’
In a series of tweets, Mandal claimed that Sheikh was a “fictional character” who had been propped up by him in the past.
Updated on Jan 10, 2025 03:00 AM IST
Walmik Karad, suspect in extortion case linked to Deshmukh killing, surrenders
Karad is one of four individuals charged in the extortion case, which was filed following the murder of Deshmukh in Massajog, Beed district
Published on Dec 31, 2024 12:44 PM IST
How the onion belt's shifting loyalty helped Mahayuti secure win
One of the factors for Mahayuti’s resounding success in state assembly polls was the strong backing of Maharashtra’s onion farmers
Updated on Nov 25, 2024 08:33 AM IST
Ladki Bahin, religious polarisation played role: Sharad Pawar on Mahayuti win
Speaking at Karad in Satara district, the veteran leader acknowledged that the results—declared on Saturday—were far from what he had anticipated
Updated on Nov 25, 2024 08:35 AM IST
Ajit Pawar retains Baramati bastion, settles score for LS loss
Ajit Pawar silenced his critics with a thumping victory in the Baramati assembly constituency, with a margin of 100,899 votes over his nephew Yugendra Pawar
Updated on Nov 24, 2024 09:00 AM IST
Mahayuti dominates western Maharashtra, reduces MVA to distant second
Of the 70 seats spread across Pune, Satara, Sangli, Kolhapur, Solapur, and Ahmednagar, the ruling Mahayuti alliance stormed to victory in 53, while the MVA managed only 12
Updated on Nov 24, 2024 08:54 AM IST
Ajit Pawar retains Baramati bastion, settles score for LS loss
Ajit Pawar silenced his critics with a thumping victory in the Baramati assembly constituency, with a margin of 100,899 votes over his nephew Yugendra Pawar
Updated on Nov 24, 2024 08:36 AM IST
Bitcoin for poll expenses: Audio implicating Sule, Patole doctored, say experts
ED searches premises linked to Gaurav Mehta in a ₹6,606 crore bitcoin Ponzi scheme. Allegations against Supriya Sule and Nana Patole denied as AI-generated
Updated on Nov 21, 2024 09:13 AM IST
Maharashtra polls: ED raids auditor named in bitcoin-for-votes case
ED searches linked to Gaurav Mehta amid a ₹6,606 crore bitcoin Ponzi scheme. Allegations involve political leaders, denied as AI-generated by experts
Updated on Nov 21, 2024 09:09 AM IST
Pune, cast your vote and make it count
Pune's assembly polls reflect voter concerns over traffic, law and order, and political polarization as major parties vie for influence amid pressing issues.
Updated on Nov 20, 2024 09:26 AM IST
Baramati’s prestige battle: Will uncle Ajit secure 8th term against nephew Yugendra?
he leadup to the assembly elections has seen allegations and counter-allegations, with Ajit Pawar’s development-focused narrative crashing against Sharad Pawar’s emotional appeal
Updated on Nov 20, 2024 07:16 AM IST
No wave in western Maharashtra as independents, rebels dominate election battleground
The historically Congress-NCP bastion has no clear wave favouring either MVA or Mahayuti as individual candidates, rebels, and hyper-local issues dominate the electoral discourse
Updated on Nov 19, 2024 08:26 AM IST
Maharashtra polls: Ajit Pawar campaigns in state by day, Baramati by night
On Wednesday, Ajit Pawar addressed meetings in Baramati in the morning, campaigned in Beed for NCP candidate Yogesh Kshirsagar in the afternoon, and later joined a rally for colleague Vijaysinh Pandit in Georai. By night, he was back in Baramati, reviewing campaign strategies with his team
Updated on Nov 16, 2024 08:18 AM IST
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Sharad Pawar talks of retirement from politics, backs Yugendra as political heir
Sharad Pawar, 84, hints at retiring from politics, introducing grand-nephew Yugendra as his successor amid family rivalry in Baramati's elections
Updated on Nov 06, 2024 08:59 AM IST
Sharad Pawar hints at retirement from Parliamentary politics
NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Tuesday hinted at stepping back from parliamentary politics, suggesting that he may retire at the end of his current Rajya Sabha term in 2026
Updated on Nov 06, 2024 07:46 AM IST
₹2,100 under Ladki Bahin, farm loan waiver, raise in pension for senior citizens among Mahayuti promises
In a first joint public rally of Mahayuti in Kolhapur as a part of campaign, chief minister Eknath Shinde read out the promises, calling them a “trailer” of the comprehensive manifesto to come in the next few days
Updated on Nov 06, 2024 07:42 AM IST
People are firmly behind Pawar saheb: Yugendra
As Yugendra Pawar, 32, formally entered into the poll fray, he spoke with Hindustan Times on the challenge he faces and issues he would want to tackle when elected. Edited excerpts from the interview
Updated on Oct 29, 2024 07:02 AM IST
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Maharashtra polls: What does Yugendra Pawar's debut mean for NCP (SP)?
He is up against Ajit Pawar in Baramati but had supported Sharad Pawar’s daughter Supriya Sule in the LS polls. His entry widens the influence of the Pawar clan
Updated on Oct 26, 2024 09:14 AM IST
MVA consensus on 260 of 288 seats, others will be resolved by top leadership
On Thursday, senior MVA leaders held a day-long, two-phase meeting to resolve their internal conflicts
Updated on Oct 18, 2024 08:56 AM IST
After NCP split, Western Maharashtra poll battle expected to turn consequential
As Maharashtra goes to polls on November 20, all eyes in the Maha Vikas Aghadi will be on Sharad Pawar and the 70 seats in Western Maharashtra
Updated on Oct 16, 2024 09:53 AM IST
Monday Musings: More Pune Metro routes should get operational to see real impact
Metro stations and routes need better integration with other forms of public transport, especially PMPML buses, to ensure seamless last-mile connectivity
Updated on Sep 30, 2024 08:14 AM IST
Economist Ajit Ranade’s ouster sparks debate over governance, academic integrity
A letter regarding the same was issued by GIPE chancellor Bibek Debroy which prompted an outcry from various sectors, including academics, politicians, and public intellectuals
Updated on Sep 22, 2024 05:56 AM IST
Monday Musings: Ranade’s removal and questions of leadership in higher education
Under Ajit Ranade’s leadership, GIPE witnessed significant developments — new programmes, improved infrastructure and increased academic engagement
Updated on Sep 16, 2024 06:26 AM IST
Monday Musings: Why Fadnavis has been at the centre of criticism from Oppn, Maratha activists
Opposition sees Fadnavis as BJP’s lynchpin in Maharashtra, and weakening his image could weaken the ruling Mahayuti coalition
Updated on Sep 09, 2024 09:02 AM IST
Meet the man who many say has taken over Pune’s Ganeshotsav
Punit Balan’s business group advertisements have taken over Ganesh pandals, roads, and decorations, much to the displeasure of residents who claim it is defacing the city’s landscape
Updated on Sep 09, 2024 08:54 AM IST
Monday Musings: BJP’s problem of plenty is NCP (SP)’s gain
Several leaders from the BJP and the Ajit Pawar-led NCP faction are now contemplating or actively pursuing a return to Sharad Pawar’s NCP
Updated on Sep 02, 2024 08:02 AM IST
Monday musings: MPCB’s track record raises more questions than answers
In theory, the MPCB’s mandate is clear: to prevent and control pollution, ensuring the protection of Maharashtra’s environment
Updated on Aug 26, 2024 10:51 AM IST
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Monday Musings: Maharashtra’s competitive populism
The Ladki Bahin scheme, seen as fiscally unsustainable to win votes in state elections, is modelled after a similar one introduced by the BJP in Madhya Pradesh, which played a crucial role in securing its re-election
Updated on Aug 19, 2024 09:16 AM IST
FIR filed against Mahajan under pressure: CBI
CBI's closure report in MCOCA court states case against BJP leader Girish Mahajan couldn't be proven. Allegations of framing by ex-home minister Deshmukh mentioned.
Updated on Aug 06, 2024 09:04 AM IST
Deshmukh ‘pressured’ police to file FIR against Mahajan: CBI closure report
CBI closure report in Pune states case against BJP leader Girish Mahajan couldn't be substantiated, alleging political pressure to frame him.
Updated on Aug 06, 2024 08:04 AM IST