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Maharashtra: Uddhav Thackeray's nephew meets Eknath Shinde, offers support

Jul 30, 2022, at 03:10 am

Mumbai: Uddhav Thackeray, who was forced to step down as the chief minister of Maharashtra after a coup by Shiv Sena MLAs and is struggling to hold on to the legacy of the party founded by his father Bal Thackeray, suffered another setback as his nephew Nihar Thackeray met Eknath Shinde and pledged his support.

Maharashtra OBC quota: Supreme Court slams poll panel

Jul 28, 2022, at 06:59 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court Thursday pulled up the Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) for rescheduling a poll for 367 local bodies to allow for reservation for OBCs (Other Backward Class).

EC asks Team Thackeray, Shinde to submit documents proving majority for Sena control

Jul 23, 2022, at 05:12 am

Mumbai/IBNS: The tussle between Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde to take control of the Shiv Sena has moved to a new phase with the Election Commission asking both sides to provide documents by August 8 proving their respective majority, after which the constitutional body will hear the matter.

Uddhav Thackeray wanted to rejoin NDA last year, claims party leader from Eknath Shinde camp

Jul 20, 2022, at 02:13 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray wanted to rejoin the NDA last year, a leader from the rebel camp has claimed.

Uddhav Thackeray sacks several leaders from Shiv Sena amid battle over party control

Jul 19, 2022, at 03:07 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray, who is engaged in a battle with Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde over the control of the party formed by his father, has sacked several key leaders for anti-party activities.

Maharashtra reduces prices of petrol by Rs. 5, diesel by Rs. 3

Jul 14, 2022, at 07:42 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: In a key decision taken by the new Maharashtra cabinet, the prices of petrol and diesel are reduced by Rs. 5 and Rs. 3 per litre respectively, media reports said.

Maharashtra: Rain plays havoc in parts of Marathwada region

Jul 14, 2022, at 06:14 pm

Aurangabad/UNI: Incessant rains continued to lash the Marathwada region in the state for the past couple of days creating havoc and paralyzing normal life, it was reported Thursday.

Monsoon fury prompts flood alert in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Telangana

Jul 11, 2022, at 12:43 am

Mumbai/IBNS: At least 130 villages in Maharashtra have been lashed by heavy rains leaving 128 of them without any communication.

Requested Uddhav Thackeray 3-4 times to go with natural ally BJP: Eknath Shinde

Jul 10, 2022, at 01:56 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Newly appointed Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who is in Delhi and met Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday, said that the Shiv Sena MLAs who broke off from the Thackeray camp had tried to persuade former Chief Minister and Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray "three to four times" to go with "natural ally" Bharatiya Janata Party.

66 Sena members in Thane civic body side with Team Shinde, Uddhav Thackeray left with 1

Jul 08, 2022, at 03:12 am

Mumbai/IBNS: In another massive blow to the Uddhav Thackeray faction, 66 of 67 Sena members in the Thane civic body have sided with the team headed by new Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

Afghan Sufi preacher killed in Maharashtra's Nashik

Jul 07, 2022, at 12:49 am

Pune: An Afghan Sufi preacher was shot dead in Nashik district of Maharashtra Tuesday evening by four unidentified assailants, media reports said.

More rains set to lash Mumbai and adjoining areas over the week, says IMD; NDRF deployed

Jul 05, 2022, at 11:57 pm

Mumbai: Heavy rains are set to lash Mumbai and Thane over the week, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted and issued yellow alerts for the two districts.

Eknath Shinde is true Shivsainik: Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis

Jul 04, 2022, at 07:18 pm

Mumbai/UNI: Eknath Shinde is a true Shivsainik and has become the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said Monday.

Maharashtra: Uddhav Thackeray loses one more MLA as Bangar joins Shinde camp

Jul 04, 2022, at 07:07 pm

Mumbai/UNI: Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena camp got another jolt as MLA Santosh Bangar joined new Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde wins trust vote

Jul 04, 2022, at 06:34 pm

Mumbai/UNI: New Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde Monday won the vote of confidence in the Assembly with the help of the BJP and others.

'Can they look us in the eye?' Aaditya Thackeray slams Shinde camp

Jul 03, 2022, at 10:43 pm

Mumbai: In a barbed attack on the Eknath Shinde faction, Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray Sunday said the rebel MLAs cannot face them.

Big win for team Shinde as BJP's Rahul Narvekar wins Maharashtra Speaker election

Jul 03, 2022, at 05:52 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: A day ahead of the crucial no-trust vote in Maharashtra, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's camp scored a big win on Sunday, getting its choice of Speaker elected.

Maharashtra: Ahead of crucial no-trust vote, Assembly speaker election today

Jul 03, 2022, at 05:26 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Maharashtra Assembly will elect its new speaker on Sunday ahead of the floor test on Monday when the new government will have to prove its majority in the house.

Maharashtra: Prime accused in Amravati chemist murder arrested from Nagpur

Jul 03, 2022, at 04:48 pm

Nagpur/IBNS/UNI: The main mastermind behind the murder of Amravati chemist Umesh Kolhe has been arrested in Maharashtra's Nagpur, police said on Sunday.

Devendra Fadnavis accepted Dy CM post after PM Modi's calls: Report

Jul 02, 2022, at 10:14 pm

Mumbai: BJP leader and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis was aware of the developments that led to the ouster of the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government in the state and accepted the role of deputy CM to honour the calls of the top BJP leadership, media reported.

Amit Shah orders anti-terror probe in Maharashtra chemist's murder; BJP claims Udaipur links

Jul 02, 2022, at 09:24 pm

New Delhi: Home Minister Amit Shah has ordered a National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe in the killing of a Maharashtra man, who was murdered a week earlier in a manner similar to a tailor in Rajasthan's Udaipur, allegedly for supporting former BJP leader Nupur Sharma in a social media post.

BJP to break Mumbai from Maharashtra, alleges Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut

Jul 02, 2022, at 06:45 pm

Mumbai/UNI: Shiv Sena spokesperson and MP Sanjay Raut Saturday alleged that the BJP wanted to break Mumbai from Maharashtra and destroy the strength of the Shiv Sena in Mumbai by giving the post of Chief Minister to rebel Eknath Shinde.

CM Eknath Shinde reviews disaster management in Maharashtra

Jul 02, 2022, at 02:04 pm

Mumbai: Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday said that all systems should work in proper coordination, so that there is no loss of life in disasters.

Maharashtra politics: Uddhav Thackeray 'removes' Eknath Shinde as party 'leader'

Jul 02, 2022, at 04:22 am

Mumbai/IBNS: A day after Eknath Shinde took oath as the chief minister of Maharashtra, Uddhav Thackeray on Friday removed the rebel as a leader of Shiv Sena.

BJP MLA Rahul Narvekar files nomination for Maharashtra Assembly Speaker

Jul 02, 2022, at 01:11 am

Mumbai/UNI: Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Rahul Narvekar on Friday filed his nomination for the post of Maharashtra Assembly Speaker.

Eknath Shinde brings Metro Car Shed project back to Mumbai's Aarey colony reversing Thackeray's order

Jul 01, 2022, at 05:37 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Maharashtra's new Chief Minister Eknath Shinde brought back the controversial Metro Car Shed project back to Mumbai's Aarey colony reversing his predecessor Udddhav Thackeray's decision, media reports said.

Know Maharashtra's new CM Eknath Shinde: Here are 5 facts

Jul 01, 2022, at 05:21 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Eknath Shinde, who led the rebellion against Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, took oath as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra on Thursday evening.

Eknath Shinde takes oath as chief minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis as his deputy

Jul 01, 2022, at 01:29 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Shiv Sena's rebel leader Eknath Shinde took oath as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra on Thursday evening. Bharatiya Janata Party's Devendra Fadnavis took oath as his deputy CM a day after the BJP-architected coup forced Uddhav Thackeray to resign.

Eknath Shinde will be new Maharashtra CM, announces Devendra Fadnavis

Jun 30, 2022, at 10:25 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Rebel Shiv Sena MLA Eknath Shinde will become the new Maharashtra Chief Minister with the support of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), announced Devendra Fadnavis Thursday.

Series of meetings at 'Sagar' for formation of new Maharashtra government

Jun 30, 2022, at 07:09 pm

Mumbai/UNI: After the fall of the Uddhav Thackeray led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government, hectic political activities are going on for the formation of the BJP led government with the help of Shiv Sena rebels led by Eknath Shinde.