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High Court Quashes Externment Order, Comments on ‘Horse Trading’ in Maharashtra

July 4, 2026 admin

Bombay High Court in Mumbai on February 08, 2021. Photo: VIVEK BENDRE | Photo Credit: Vivek Bendre The Bombay High Court on Thursday (July 3, 2026) set aside a police externment order against a political activist, ruling that protests against government policies do not constitute grounds for such action. During the hearing, the court made…

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Govt. would be responsible if I suffer health issues during fast under blazing sun, says Manoj Jarange

May 28, 2026 admin

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange. File | Photo Credit: PTI Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange on Thursday (May 28, 2026) said the Maharashtra government would be responsible if he suffers health complications during his indefinite hunger strike, which he declared would begin directly under the scorching summer sun on May 30. Should reservations exceed the…

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Sunetra Pawar reaches Mumbai, all set to become Maharashtra first woman deputy CM

January 31, 2026 admin

File photo of NCP Rajya Sabha member Sunetra Pawar. | Photo Credit: ANI Rajya Sabha member Sunetra Pawar reached Mumbai on Saturday (January 31, 2026) to be sworn in as Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister in place of her deceased spouse and NCP chief Ajit Pawar. Ms. Sunetra reached the official residence ‘Devgiri’ of her late…

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Parivar, party, and the quest for power

January 4, 2026 admin

On July 6, 2025, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray got front page space in Saamana, the Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece. Showing the two cousins Uddhav and Raj arm-in-arm, the strap above the masthead of the broadsheet blared, “Historic! Joy in entire Maharashtra!” The front page was dedicated to stories of the show of unity…

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“Raj Thackeray Is Friend, Uddhav Thackeray Not An Enemy”: Devendra Fadnavis

January 11, 2025 admin

Nagpur: After a turbulent period in Maharashtra politics that saw a rearrangement of political alliances, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has clarified the BJP’s relationship with the Thackerays. “Earlier, Uddhav Thackeray was a friend, and now Raj Thackeray is a friend, but Uddhav Thackeray is not a shatru (enemy),” he said while interacting with senior journalist…

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NDTV Battleground Highlights: Decoding Maharashtra’s Political Landscape

March 18, 2024 admin

With Lok Sabha elections just about a month away, we are decoding Maharashtra’s political landscape at ‘NDTV Battleground’. The state has witnessed two rounds of political shifts in the last three years with the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance in the power now. At ‘NDTV Battleground’, we discuss about state’s politics, growth, seat distribution in upcoming…

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Eknath Shinde To Remain Chief Minister Even If Disqualified: Devendra Fadnavis

October 29, 2023 admin

“The next election is going to be contested under his leadership only.” Mumbai: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will not be disqualified and in case that happens, he will be elected as an MLC and will retain his post. The Supreme Court on October 17 granted state assembly…

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Morning Digest | FIR links NewsClick case to legal aid for Chinese companies; Canada moves diplomats out of India to Singapore, Malaysia, and more

October 7, 2023 admin

The FIR filed by the Delhi Police cites tax evasion cases being faced by companies such as Xiaomi and Vivo in India. File | Photo Credit: Reuters FIR links NewsClick case to legal aid for Chinese companies The Delhi police have levelled a wide range of charges in their First Information Report (FIR) against NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha, American…

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