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Mumbai roads will be free of potholes in two-and-half years: Eknath Shinde

“In two to two-and-half years, Mumbai will be free of potholes and all roads will be concretised,” Mr. Shinde said.

The Hindu

Some NCP leaders joined hands with BJP as they were threatened by "agencies," says Sharad Pawar

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) supremo Sharad Pawar said some of the party leaders who had switched sides and went with the Ajit Pawar faction of the NCP to join the Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde)-BJP government were being probed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Read further on Dynamite News:

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Now, Sena (UBT)‘s Raut says change in Maharashtra CM’s post is certain

Sanjay Raut likened Ajit Pawar to a “carpenter bird” who will “make holes” in Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s chair, and claimed it is certain that (deputy CM and BJP leader) Devendra Fadnavis will give strength to the bird.

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Ratan Tata conferred with Maharashtra govt.’s ‘Udyog Ratna’ award

Ratan Tata conferred 1st-ever 'Udyog Ratna' award by Maharashtra govt. CM Eknath Shinde presented shawl, citation & memento. Tata group's contribution immense; Tata means trust. Group operates in 100+ countries, collective revenue $128B.

The Hindu

Big changes in Maharashtra in September; CM will be replaced, claims Leader of Opposition Wadettiwar

Leader of Opposition in Maharashtra Assembly Vijay Wadettiwar claimed that there will be major changes in the State government, including the “main seat”, in the coming weeks.

The Hindu

Maharashtra government scraps Casino Act 1976

Maharashtra govt scraps 1976 Act to control/regulate casinos; Deputy CM Fadnavis opposed casino establishment.

The Hindu

Ajit Pawar, Fadnavis slam MVA for suggesting they covet CM Shinde’s chair

Deputy CMs Ajit Pawar & Fadnavis lash out at MVA for eyeing CM Shinde's chair. Fadnavis jibes at Pawar, says PM Modi will return in 2024. Ajit Pawar praises Modi, says no alternative to him & Opposition won't succeed in defeating him.

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Sharad Pawar nixes speculation over being offered a post at the BJP-led Central government

Maharashtra Leader of the Opposition Vijay Wadettiwar alleged that PM Modi had laid a condition before rebel NCP leader Ajit Pawar that he could be made CM of the State only if his uncle, Sharad Pawar, came over to the side of the NDA

The Hindu

Three more patients die at Thane civic hospital; CM Shinde visits facility, sanctions ₹71 crore

21 patients died at CSM Hospital since Saturday; Maharashtra CM Shinde visited the hospital and announced ₹71cr for rural patients' treatment. The CM promisedc action against those responsible for deaths.

The Hindu

Sharad Pawar-Ajit meet in Pune sparks unease among MVA allies

The Uddhav Thackeray-led Sena (UBT), which normally defers to Sharad Pawar, slammed him in its mouthpiece Saamana, remarking that repeated meetings with his nephew were “tarnishing Sharad Pawar’s image” and creating confusion in the minds of the electorate.

The Hindu

After 18 deaths in 24 hours, non-serious patients being shifted from Thane hospital to another facility

In the wake of the death of 18 patients in 24 hours at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital at Kalwa in Thane, authorities have started shifting other patients, who are not in a serious condition and new admissions, to the Civil Hospital located nearby if they are willing to be…

The Hindu

18 deaths reported in 24 hours in Thane hospital; probe panel constituted, says civic chief

Mr. Bangar said CM Eknath Shinde had taken feedback about the situation and had ordered the setting up of an independent probe committee that will be headed by the commissioner of health services and will include collector, civic chief, director of health services, interventionist at State-run J. J. Hospital in…

The Hindu

Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena to take action against 5 MPs of Uddhav faction for violating whip during no-confidence motion against Modi govt.

Shiv Sena to take legal action against 5 UBT MPs for violating whip to vote against no-confidence motion. Notice to be issued on Aug 14; disqualification proceedings may be initiated. Shinde faction has 40 MLAs & 12 MPs, UBT has 5 MPs. SC ruling on Shinde's whip in June 2022…

The Hindu

Ajit Pawar says he joined the ruling government as ‘development works do not get done by sitting in Opposition’

NCP leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said he left the Opposition MVA to join the ruling ‘Mahayuti’ of the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena-BJP coalition as he saw no alternative to PM Modi’s leadership

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Ajit Pawar is finally in the right place: Amit Shah

“It is well-known that Amit bhai is considered as Maharashtra’s son-in-law. Believe it or not, a son-in-law generally has more affection for his in-law’s home,” said Mr. Pawar.

The Hindu

Sharad Pawar loyalist Jayant Patil denies meeting Amit Shah in Pune, quashes speculation of aligning with BJP

NCP leader Jayant Patil, categorically denying rumours of his purported meeting with Amit Shah in Pune, stressed he had never ventured out of Mumbai since Saturday and exhorted news channels to stop broadcasting misleading reports about him. The rumours triggered speculation that Mr. Patil might align himself with the rebel…

The Hindu

Case filed against NCC cadet who whacked juniors during physical training session in Maharashtra

Thane Police register case against NCC cadet for viral video of him mercilessly thrashing junior cadets. Student unions, political parties protest; Deputy CM Ajit Pawar assures action. College suspends student; NCC says incident not part of organised training. Police, student unions demand strict action.

The Hindu

Congress’ choice of new Maharashtra LoP forefronts factionalism in party’s State unit

Read The Hindu’s analysis following former Minister Vijay Wadettiwar appointment as the new Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly

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PM Modi slams Congress-led governments in Karnataka, Rajasthan over lack of development

PM Modi lauds Maharashtra govt's progress, slams Karnataka's "hollow announcements". He lauds Maharashtra's industrial development, and flags off Pune Metro Rail project. He says metro is becoming a new lifeline for cities, and CM Shinde says MVA govt is a "triple-engine" one, driving Maharashtra's progress.

Dynamite News

Sena Vs Sena: SC to hear Uddhav Thackeray's plea for Shiv Sena name, symbol after Constitution Bench dispenses with Article 370 case

On February 17, the Election Commission allotted the name ‘Shiv Sena’ and its poll symbol ‘bow and arrow’ to the group led by Eknath Shinde. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Will hear your plea for ‘Shiv Sena’ name and symbol after Constitution Bench deals with Article 370 abrogation case, Supreme Court tells Uddhav Thackeray

The Supreme Court on Tuesday told Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray / UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray that his case against an Election Commission order allotting the party name ‘Shiv Sena’ and symbol, ‘the bow and arrow’, to Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will come up only after a Constitution Bench…

The Hindu

Amid Opposition furore, Fadnavis assures those publishing ‘derogatory’ articles on Savitribai Phule will be taken to task

Following Opposition furore, Maharashtra Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday (June 27) assured the Legislative Assembly that those responsible for posting allegedly derogatory content against pioneering 19th century educationalist Savitribai Phule would be brought to book.

The Hindu

Ajit Pawar will eventually become Chief Minister, says Praful Patel

NCP's Ajit Pawar is a popular leader who will eventually have the chance to become Maharashtra's CM, says Praful Patel.

The Hindu

Uddhav Thackeray denies rumours of patch-up with Raj Thackeray

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on July 27 denied rumours of joining hands with his estranged cousin and founder-president of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), Raj Thackeray.

The Hindu

Which are the 26 parties in the INDIA combine, the face of Opposition unity for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls?

A total of 26 parties are now part of the Opposition INDIA combine. We explore each of these parties and examine their standing in Parliament.

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