Articles by Yogesh Naik
Uddhav strikes a blow to MVA, goes solo in local polls
Shiv Sena (UBT) will contest local elections alone, ending its alliance with Maha Vikas Aghadi, raising doubts about the coalition's future.
Updated on Jan 12, 2025 06:58 AM IST
15 years after Adarsh scam, first society for bureaucrats to come up at Wadala
MUMBAI: The Indus Cooperative Housing Society, comprising 200 IAS and IPS officers, has been cleared to build a 22-storey tower in Wadala, Mumbai.
Updated on Jan 12, 2025 06:56 AM IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) to contest local elections independently, breaking from MVA
Sanjay Raut, leader of Shiv Sena (UBT), announced on Saturday that his party would contest all local body elections independently
Published on Jan 11, 2025 04:45 PM IST
MSRDC mulls toll extension to avoid ₹900-crore payout
Maharashtra plans to extend toll collection for heavy vehicles at five Mumbai plazas to offset ₹900 crore owed to contractors after waiving passenger tolls.
Updated on Jan 11, 2025 08:10 AM IST
No takers for BEST GM post
Mumbai's Mahayuti government struggles to find an IAS officer for BEST after Anil Diggikar's transfer post-accident; losses near ₹9,000 crore.
Updated on Jan 09, 2025 09:28 AM IST
Ashish Shelar gets coveted Malabar Hill bungalow
Minister Ashish Shelar moves to a luxurious British-era bungalow at Malabar Hill, previously occupied by retired IAS officer Praveen Pardeshi.
Updated on Jan 09, 2025 09:21 AM IST
Eknath Shinde didn’t want MNS in Mahayuti: Raj
MNS chief Raj Thackeray blamed Eknath Shinde for not joining Mahayuti alliance, citing lack of support in assembly elections and internal party reforms needed.
Updated on Jan 08, 2025 09:20 AM IST
Circa 1855 govt printing press at Marine Drive to be pulled down
Maharashtra's government printing press on Marine Drive will be redeveloped into Udyog Bhavan, enhancing space and facilities for IAS officers.
Updated on Jan 08, 2025 08:38 AM IST
Coastal zone authority okays Marve-Manori bridge
Although ferries ply between Marve and Manori currently, there is no direct road connectivity between the areas
Updated on Jan 07, 2025 08:55 AM IST
First commercial flight to land at NMIA today
MUMBAI: NMIA prepares for phase 1 launch in March 2025, with the first commercial flight landing on Sunday. No political leaders will attend due to mourning.
Updated on Dec 29, 2024 06:32 AM IST
Mumbai FDA allows homeopaths to prescribe allopathic medication
Mumbai FDA allows certified homeopaths to prescribe allopathic medicines, aiding rural healthcare, but faces opposition from medical associations
Updated on Dec 28, 2024 09:08 AM IST
Deputy CM Shinde to meet Modi with family
Deputy CM Eknath Shinde to meet PM Modi on December 26, amid tensions within Shiv Sena after stepping down as CM. Family will accompany him.
Updated on Dec 25, 2024 08:06 AM IST
Gadchiroli to get an airport
At present, all that Gadchiroli has by way of aviation facilities is a helipad used by defence helicopters and VVIP choppers
Updated on Dec 25, 2024 06:38 AM IST
After spate of bus accidents, Anil Diggikar transferred as BEST GM
Principal secretary of industries Dr Harshdeep Kamble, a 1997 batch IAS officer, has been named as his replacement
Updated on Dec 25, 2024 09:02 AM IST
Aaditya writes to CM over illegal poster menace
When political parties make a resolve to serve people in the new year, they must set aside differences and provide relief to citizens by removing political posters, banners and hoardings: Aaditya
Updated on Dec 25, 2024 06:24 AM IST
Why would Pankaja Munde swap bungalows for ‘jinxed’ Ramtek?
Pankaja Munde swaps her official bungalow for the jinxed Ramtek, recalling fond childhood memories despite its history of misfortune for ministers
Updated on Dec 25, 2024 09:07 AM IST
Adani acquires 86% stake in MRO firm Air Works
The Adani group’s defence arm, Adani Defence Systems & Technologies Ltd (ADSTL), has signed an agreement to acquire an 85.8% stake in Air Works, India’s largest private-sector Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) company
Updated on Dec 24, 2024 08:54 AM IST
Rahul Gandhi meets family of deceased Parbhani youth, condemns custodial dea5h
Gandhi alleged that Suryavanshi, a Dalit, was killed whilst in custody following his arrest during protests that erupted in Parbhani
Updated on Dec 23, 2024 06:43 PM IST
Maharashtra government: Now Mahayuti ministers vie for guardian ministerships
Maharashtra ministers compete for guardian ministerships, controlling district funds. Key contenders include Bharat Gogawale and Shambhuraj Desai
Updated on Dec 23, 2024 10:08 AM IST
Warring Thackeray cousins cross paths, interact at family wedding
Uddhav and Raj Thackeray met at a family wedding, sparking speculation about a possible political alliance amid poor electoral performances
Updated on Dec 23, 2024 07:04 AM IST
Rahul to visit Parbhani today, meet family of man who died in police custody
Rahul Gandhi will visit Parbhani on Monday to meet families of Somnath Suryavanshi and Vijay Wakode, who died amid unrest.
Updated on Dec 23, 2024 05:11 AM IST
Mumbai boat mishap: Overloaded ferry’s licence cancelled
The MMB has determined the cause of the accident to be a collision of a naval speedboat with the ferry
Updated on Dec 21, 2024 08:23 AM IST
BJP workers vandalise Cong’s Mumbai office
Members of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYUM) smeared pictures of senior Congress leaders with black ink, smashed window panes, wrecked furniture
Updated on Dec 20, 2024 08:40 AM IST
Ferry boat mishap: Body of 44-year-old man found, 7-year-old boy still missing
The Maharashtra Maritime Board has confirmed to the police that the ferry, Neelkamal, had a capacity of 90, including 84 passengers and six crewmembers. This means the ferry, which was plying from the Gateway of India to Elephanta Island, was overloaded at the time of the accident
Updated on Dec 20, 2024 07:50 AM IST
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It was a traumatic experience but we saved many lives: First responder to ferry mishap
JNPA ship pilot Anmol Srivastava’s vessel was the first to reach the sunk ferry off Butcher Island and saved 56 persons
Updated on Dec 20, 2024 07:32 AM IST
Mumbai: 13 dead as Navy speed boat on engine trials hits ferry off Elephanta
The passenger ferry had set sail at 3:15 pm and the mid-sea crash took place at 3:55 pm.
Updated on Dec 19, 2024 06:00 AM IST
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Shinde seeks affidavits from Sena ministers that they will quit after half term
Shiv Sena's Eknath Shinde plans to take affidavits from ministers to ensure accountability, adopting a 'perform or perish' policy amid discontent among MLAs
Updated on Dec 16, 2024 10:50 AM IST
Raj Thackeray’s appearance at family wedding sparks talks of reconciliation with Uddhav
According to sources, Raj’s visit to the wedding is viewed as an acceptance of an olive branch extended by Uddhav
Updated on Dec 16, 2024 08:24 AM IST
Cabinet expansion: Mahayuti MLAs scramble for berths
In Mumbai, intense competition for ministerial positions in the new BJP-led Mahayuti government escalates ahead of a cabinet expansion on Sunday.
Updated on Dec 15, 2024 06:36 AM IST