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    • Privilege hearing in Kunal Kamra case adjourned after complainant’s absence; next date set for March 10

      The Maharashtra Legislative Council's Privileges Committee has deferred the hearing involving stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sushma Andhare. The proceedings, held on February 17, 2026, were cut short due to the absence of the primary complainant.

    • Eknath Shinde urges leaders not to politicise Salman Khan’s attendance at the RSS event says, “Isn’t Salman Khan an Indian citizen”

      Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has defended Bollywood superstar Salman Khan’s attendance at a recent Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) centenary event in Mumbai, saying there’s nothing inappropriate about an Indian citizen attending a public cultural programme and urging political leaders not to politicise the matter

    • BJP leader's veiled threat to Eknath Shinde on home turf: 'If party gives permission...'

      The BJP leader said that the Shiv Sena's name and existence would be wiped out if the party gave its leaders and workers a free hand.

    • After Kalyan-Dombivli, is Ulhasnagar the next flashpoint as Maharashtra alliances show signs of crack

      With MNS's backing, the Shiv Sena has effectively gained the support of 58 corporators, significantly boosting its prospects in the civic body and further consolidating its control over KDMC.

    • Shinde Sena ties up with Raj Thackeray's MNS in Kalyan-Dombivli, deals big blow to BJP

      Despite the Thackeray brothers contesting the civic polls together, the MNS has extended support for rival Shinde faction in the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) dealing a blow to Uddhav Thackeray.

    • Corporators locked in, paperwork underway: Why a wary Eknath Shinde is leaving nothing to chance

      Amid continuing suspense over the BMC Mayor’s post, the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena has moved its 29 newly elected corporators to a luxury hotel to prevent poaching, even as alliance talks with the BJP remain on hold due to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’ Davos visit.

    • Shinde Sena office vandalised by BJP workers in Navi Mumbai after civic poll victory

      The Shiv Sena and BJP fought separately in Navi Mumbai, with the latter comprehensively defeating the Eknath Shinde-led outfit.

    • BMC election exit poll results: Pollsters predict clear majority for BJP-Sena, setback for Thackeray cousins

      The exit poll has predicted 138 seats for the Mahayuti in the 227-member civic body and 69 for Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray's MNS.

    • Has Maharashtra verdict decisively tilted the Uddhav vs Shinde debate over Bal Thackeray's legacy?

      The verdict was particularly damaging for Shiv Sena (UBT) in regions long considered its strongholds including Thane, the Konkan belt of Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg, and parts of Marathwada.

    • Ensure Mahayuti wins Navi Mumbai civic poll, Eknath Shinde tells Sena workers

      Asserting that the Shiv Sena had won more seats than the combined total of the Maha Vikas Aghadi in the local body polls, results of which were announced during the day, Shinde said party workers must not get complacent.

    • Maharashtra local body poll outcome 'trailer' of what is to come on January 15, claims Eknath Shinde

      Additionally, Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis congratulated the winning candidates and said now the development continues unabated. He added that the BJP is again Number 1 under the leadership of PM Modi, JP Nadda and BJP National Executive President Nitin Nabin.

    • Eknath Shinde announces regulatory framework to redevelop Mumbai's 'Pagdi' buildings

      Pagdi is a traditional tenancy rental model, where the tenant is part-owner of the house, enjoys nominal rental rates and also has both subletting and selling rights of the property.

    • BJP-Shiv Sena ties back on track? Fadnavis-Shinde call truce ahead of crucial urban polls

      Eknath Shinde announced on Monday evening that Mahayuti partners will contest the upcoming municipal corporation and zilla parishad polls unitedly.

    • Eknath Shinde doubles down on attack against BJP: 'Yes, I made allegations against CM...'

      Remarks by Eknath SHinde and NCP(Ajit Pawar)'s Manikrao Kokate suggest that the cracks within the ruling Mahayuti may be unravelling just ahead of the crucial elections.

    • Shinde CM who resides in people's hearts; they will see him leading state again: Sena minister

      Shinde was a CM who would meet everyone even late in the night and worked for 20-22 hours a day, Bhuse claimed.

    • UPA govt's decision not to act against Pakistan after 26/11 amounted to treachery, says Eknath Shinde

      Speaking at the annual Dusshera rally of the Shiv Sena in Mumbai, Shinde said UPA government's decision not to strike Pakistan after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack "under someone's pressure" amounted to "treachery".

    • 'NCP (SP), Congress welcome SC order on Maharashtra local bodies polls; Mahayuti will win', says Shinde

      The NCP (SP) demanded that the BJP-led Maharashtra government and the State Election Commission immediately comply with the Supreme Court's order.

    • Agitation a right in democracy but protesters must also maintain dignity: Eknath Shinde on Maratha protest

      Eknath Shinde also dismissed allegations of tacitly supporting the Maratha agitation and there was no lack of communication between the Chief Minister and the two Deputy CMs.

    • Govinda celebrates Janmashtami in Juhu, dances to iconic song at dahi handi event

      On the occasion of Janmashtami, Bollywood star Govinda was spotted at a grand dahi-handi celebration in Juhu. The actor, whose real name is Govind, embraced the festive spirit with dance, devotion, and fanfare. Joining him were Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde and actor Sharad Kelkar. Govinda stole the show as he performed on his iconic song Sona Kitna Sona Hai, leaving fans delighted.

    • No cause of concern in Mahayuti, only opposition gets heartburns by my Delhi visits: Eknath Shinde

      Eknath Shinde walked out with more than two-thirds of Sena MLAs and MPs in June 2022 and later earned the tag of ’real’ Shiv Sena from the Election Commission

    • Eknath Shinde meets PM Modi, Amit Shah; announces support to NDA for vice-presidential poll

      Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and congratulated him on the success of Operation Sindoor and Operation Mahadev.

    • 'Fast-changing chameleon': Eknath Shinde slams Uddhav Thackeray for betraying Devendra Fadnavis

      Eknath Shinde also claimed that while he and rebel Sena MLAs supporting him were camping in Guwahati in 2022 after rebelling against Thackeray, the latter approached him for reconciliation, and at the same time told the BJP leadership in Delhi not to support the rebel group

    • Eknath Shinde takes Tesla car for a spin in Mumbai | Watch

      Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik accompanied Shinde as a passenger as they arrived at the Maharashtra Assembly in the electric vehicle.

    • Shinde desperate to become CM, willing to merge Shiv Sena with BJP: Sanjay Raut

      In Delhi, Shinde washed the feet of Guru Amit Shah and received his blessings! Thereafter: Both discussed how to break the Marathi unity that took place in Mumbai, says Shiv Sena (UBT) leader.

    • No income tax notice issued to Srikanth Shinde, say sources

      Notices under scrutiny cycle sent based on exemption-linked risk parameters; Shinde not among recipients

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