ENTERTAINMENT
5 questions: Disha Salian's death and political storm
The timing of raising this issue has led many in political circles to infer that the incumbents are capitalizing on the deaths of Sushant and Disha for political gains
INDIA
The Chhava Effect: How a film rekindled Maharashtra’s Aurangzeb debate
Whether it is the renaming of Aurangabad to Sambhaji Nagar or the uproar over AIMIM leader Akbaruddin Owaisi praying at Aurangzeb’s tomb, the Mughal ruler has long been part of Maharashtra's political discourse.
INDIA
Chhatrapati Sambhaji biopic, MLA's Aurangzeb praise and violent clashes: Why is Nagpur on the boil
The depiction of the cruelty inflicted by Aurangzeb on Chhatrapati Sambhaji ignited emotions among moviegoers, which was capitalized on by certain organizations claiming that the conflict between the Mughal emperor and the Maratha king was based on religion.
INDIA
'Jai Shri Ram', 'Jai Shivaji', 'Jai Shiv Rai': Why slogans matter in Maharashtra politics
Slogans have long been a part of political identity, but in the current discourse, they are also being used as instruments to counter political adversaries.
INDIA
Maharashtra Budget: Ladki Bahin Yojana stays, but no increase in payout
Till Monday afternoon, before Ajit Pawar started reading his budget speech, the corridors of Vidhan Bhavan were abuzz with questions like whether the Ladki Bahin Yojana would continue and, if it did, whether women would receive ₹2,100 per month as per Mahayuti’s pre-poll promise
INDIA
The Fall of Dhananjay Munde: Why Devendra Fadnavis couldn't avoid sacking him from the cabinet
The exit of Munde is seen as part of Devendra Fadnavis' effort to maintain a clean image of his government
INDIA
Maharashtra budget session off to stormy start as opposition raises heat on Ajit Pawar's NCP
The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has gathered enough ammunition to corner the Mahayuti government on issues of law and order and corruption, and this combative posture was evident on the session’s very first day.
INDIA
'Don't take me lightly': Latest flashpoint in 'rift' between Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis
A new episode in the ongoing Shinde vs. Fadnavis conflict has emerged with the Fadnavis government highlighting irregularities in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) scheme for crop procurement from farmers.
INDIA
Uddhav wanted to make Eknath Shinde CM in 2019? How credible is Sanjay Raut’s claim?
When Shinde was appointed Leader of the Legislative Party, many assumed that Uddhav, like his father Bal Thackeray, would stay away from any governmental post and remain a kingmaker.
INDIA
'Your minister, my bureaucrat': How Devendra Fadnavis' old style of governance is making alliance partners uncomfortable
The same model was a bone of contention between the BJP and the undivided Shiv Sena during Fadnavis' first tenure as CM. As per the rules, CM has the final word over bureaucratic appointments and transfers.
INDIA
Tahawwur Rana's extradition: How strong is India's case to secure his conviction?
Tahawwur Rana was a doctor in the Pakistani army and is accused of being involved in the planning of the Mumbai attacks
INDIA
Frenemy politics or power move? Rift in MVA as Sharad Pawar felicitates Eknath Shinde
Recently, Sharad Pawar and Eknath Shinde shared a stage in New Delhi at the 98th Akhil Bhartiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan, where Pawar presented the Mahadji Shinde Rashtriya Gaurav Puraskar to Shinde
INDIA
Why Shiv Sena's 'beyond Maharashtra' plan is causing unease in BJP
This move is particularly significant in the context of the recent discord between the BJP and Shiv Sena in the Mahayuti alliance due to a series of contentious issues.
INDIA
Reality check: The financial fallout of Ladki Bahin Yojana in Maharashtra
The scheme was initiated on the lines of Madhya Pradesh’s Laadli Bahan Yojana by the BJP government. Observing the electoral benefits of the scheme, it was launched in Maharashtra as well.
INDIA
Scam allegations: Maharashtra minister Dhananjay Munde's troubled trajectory from 'proximity' to 'liability'
While Munde is in the hot water for his proximity to a murder suspect, allegations of corruption have made his position fragile in Devendra Fadnavis’s cabinet.
INDIA
'Eknath Shinde's phone being tapped': Sanjay Raut's charges spark familiar buzz in Maharashtra
The allegations of phone interceptions by incumbent politicians are not new in Maharashtra.
INDIA
The Shinde-Fadnavis discord and the talk of reuniting two Shiv Senas
While news of discord among the constituents of the incumbent Mahayuti has been perennial since the Vidhan Sabha election results, the latest statement by Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP, has added weight to the talks of discord between CM Devendra Fadnavis and DCM Eknath Shinde.
INDIA
Is Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena heading for another split in Maharashtra? 'Major political earthquake imminent'
Last week, former Shiv Sena MP Rahul Shewale created a stir by claiming that 10 to 15 MLAs of the Shiv Sena (UBT) and Congress are likely to join the incumbent Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena.
INDIA
Five key questions in the Saif Ali Khan saga: Is a new Sushant Singh Rajput case unfolding?
A comparative look at Sushant’s case and the recent attack on Saif Ali Khan reveals striking parallels
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Discord in Maharashtra govt: What's dampening Mahayuti's post-election euphoria?
The latest bone of contention is the distribution of the Guardian Minister’s posts. The issue has led to a bitter war of words among the constituent parties.
INDIA
The politics of police encounters: Maharashtra’s troubling legacy
While the encounter policy had a positive impact on law and order, it raised serious questions about legality and ethics. For decades, governments have used police encounters as a political tool to showcase swift action against crime.
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Political slugfest begins in Maharashtra over Bangladeshi origin of Saif Ali Khan’s attacker
The accused had illegally crossed the Indian border and entered West Bengal 5–6 months ago, working under fake names at different restaurants in Mumbai and Thane.
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Security of Bollywood Celebs: Ever looming challenge for these 7 police stations of Mumbai
From Amitabh Bachchan to Dharmendra, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Akshay Kumar, these celebrities live within the jurisdiction of these stations.
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Bollywood under threat: Revisiting the dark days of underworld influence
While the Saif Ali Khan case might not directly involve organized crime, it has reignited debates about celebrity security.
