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Ajinkya Rahane gets Bandra plot that Sunil Gavaskar didn’t develop

The plot will be leased out to Rahane for a period of 30 years for ₹4.88 crore and lease rent as per prevailing rates of the MHADA, which owns the land

Rahane, former captain of the Indian Test team and current captain of the Mumbai Ranji trophy team, has agreed to set up a sports facility on the plot (AFP)
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 09:09 AM IST

Bandh hits life in 4 districts as state placates OBC, Maratha protestors

In Mumbai, chief minister Eknath Shinde holds meeting with a seven-member delegation from the Maratha community

CM Eknath Shinde and other leaders met a delegation of Marathas from Pune at Azad Maidan, where a sit-in protest was started on Saturday out of concern for Jarange-Patil’s deteriorating health. (Raju Shinde/HT Photo)
Updated on Sep 23, 2024 08:59 AM IST

Maharashtra polls: MVA to decide seat sharing pact in 10 days, says Sharad Pawar

Sharad Pawar says seat-sharing talks with Congress and Shiv Sena for Maharashtra elections are nearing resolution, aiming for finalisation in 10 days

Nationalist Congress Party (SP) chief Sharad Pawar. (HT FILE)
Updated on Sep 23, 2024 08:52 AM IST

‘United’ Mahayuti to push hyperlocal issues in assembly poll campaigns

In Maharashtra, the BJP aims for a united front in upcoming polls, while the MVA struggles with seat-sharing disagreements among its parties

Top leaders of the Mahayuti CM Eknath Shinde and his deputies Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar. (ANI Photo) (Deepak Salvi)
Updated on Sep 21, 2024 09:25 AM IST

Ashok Chavan’s brother-in-law and BJP MP Khatgaonkar joins Congress

In a setback for Ashok Chavan, his brother-in-law Bhaskar Khatgaonkar joined Congress, strengthening its presence in Nanded, his former stronghold.

Ashok Chavan’s brother-in-law and BJP MP Khatgaonkar joins Congress
Updated on Sep 21, 2024 07:26 AM IST

Don't bring trouble to Mahayuti with loose comments about BJP, Pawar warns MLAs

NCP MLAs have voiced apprehension about attempts to disturb communal harmony in the state and provocative statements made by BJP leaders like Nitesh Rane

Ajit Pawar rebuked Mahayuti leaders for making statements that are causing unnecessary trouble for the allies. (HT)
Published on Sep 20, 2024 09:59 AM IST

Maharashtra polls: If MVA wins, next CM will be from Congress, claims Thorat

The statement comes at a time when both the Congress and the NCP (SP) have rejected Shiv Sena (UBT)’s demand to project a CM candidate ahead of the polls

Mumbai, Sept 19 (ANI): Congress Maharashtra in-charge Ramesh Chennithala along with party leader Syed Muzaffar Hussain and others hold a rally ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections, in Mumbai on Thursday. (ANI Photo) (Girish Srivastav)
Updated on Sep 20, 2024 09:10 AM IST

Ex Mumbai top cop Sanjay Pandey joins Congress, could be fielded from Versova

Pandey mounted an attack on the BJP, saying governments run by the party were trying to scare people by filing cases through central investigation agencies

Sanjay Pandey was inducted into the Congress at a programme held at the Mumbai Congress office on Thursday evening. UB Venkatesh, senior Congress leader, and Varsha Gaikwad, Mumbai Congress president and Mumbai North Central MP, were present at the programme. (Anshuman Poyrekar/ Hindustan Times)
Updated on Sep 20, 2024 09:11 AM IST

Ex Mumbai police chief Sanjay Pandey joins Congress, to contest state polls

Pandey has harboured political ambitions. Previously, he announced plans to contest from the Versova assembly seat and had formed his own political outfit

Former Mumbai police chief Sanjay Pandey. (Photo by Bhushan Koyande/ HT Photo) (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 19, 2024 07:27 PM IST

Former BJP MLA Bapusaheb Pathare rejoins Sharad Pawar's NCP

Pathare is likely to receive a candidature for the Vadgaon Sheri assembly constituency in Pune, potentially pitting him against the current NCP MLA Sunil Tingre

Bapusaheb Pathare (left) joined the NCP at Sharad Pawar's Mumbai residence. Pathare's son Surendra was also present. X
Updated on Sep 18, 2024 01:56 PM IST

Shiv Sena MLA offers 11 lakh to “chop off” Rahul Gandhi's tongue, booked

Congress condemns Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad's threat against Rahul Gandhi, demanding his arrest for hate speech. FIR filed in response.

Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction MLA from Buldhana Sanjay Gaikwad (Twitter/ ANI Photo)
Updated on Sep 17, 2024 09:08 AM IST

Dhangar hunger strike continues; tribal MLAs oppose sharing ST quota

NCP MLA Narhari Zirwal, who comes from the tribal community, has openly opposed any such move and requested the chief minister to call a meeting with ST community leaders

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Updated on Sep 17, 2024 07:46 AM IST

Cong leadership intervenes to resolve dispute between Wadettiwar and Dhanorkar

Congress intervenes to resolve conflict between Vijay Wadettiwar and Pratibha Dhanorkar, urging unity after Dhanorkar's controversial remarks.

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Updated on Sep 15, 2024 06:54 AM IST

Demand for reservation category change: Talks with govt fails, Dhangar community continues indefinite hunger strike for sixth day

Ahead of Maharashtra elections, the Dhangar community's demand for reservation category change intensifies, with protests and hunger strikes challenging the Shinde government.

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Updated on Sep 15, 2024 06:52 AM IST

Former Gondia MLA Gopaldas Agrawal returns to Cong from BJP

Veteran leader from Vidarbha region, Gopaldas Agrawal, rejoined the Congress on Friday after spending five years in the BJP. Soon after joining, Agrawal said that he made a mistake and is ready to compensate the party with the help of the people of his constituency in the upcoming elections

Former Gondia MLA Gopaldas Agrawal returns to Cong from BJP
Updated on Sep 14, 2024 08:40 AM IST

Maharashtra assembly polls: Division of Mumbai seats an uphill task for MVA

While the city has 36 assembly segments, the Shiv Sena (UBT), Congress and NCP (SP) have sought 20, 18 and seven seats, respectively

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, NCP chief Sharad Pawar and state Congress president Nana Patole. (Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo)
Updated on Sep 14, 2024 10:09 AM IST

State approves cover of 669 CCTVs for mangrove protection in Mumbai, MMR

Mumbai's government will install 669 CCTV cameras in eco-sensitive zones to protect mangroves, costing ₹119.88 crore, in two phases across MMR.

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Updated on Sep 14, 2024 08:02 AM IST

Minister’s daughter joins NCP (SP), may contest against father

The Atrams, descendants of the Aheri royal family, have long been influential in Vidarbha’s politics. Dharamraobaba Atram, a four-time MLA, was once considered close to Sharad Pawar, but he shifted his allegiance to Ajit Pawar when the party split in June 2023

Bhagyashri Atram
Updated on Sep 13, 2024 07:38 AM IST

NCP minister Atram's daughter joins Pawar's party, could contest against father

The move signals a rebellion within the Atram family, with Bhagyashri likely to contest from Aheri constituency in the Maoist-affected Gadchiroli district

Dharamraobaba Atram is a four-time MLA and the state’s food and drugs administration (FDA) minister. HT Photo
Updated on Sep 12, 2024 05:41 PM IST

In Maharashtra's sugar belt, Sharad Pawar rebuilds clout seat by seat

The indefatigable Pawar, whose name has been synonymous with Maharashtra’s sugar belt, spreading from Nashik to Kolhapur, is out to regain lost ground.

In Kolhapur district’s Kagal assembly constituency, Pawar is out to give the ruling combine, Mahayuti, a tough run – he has inducted Raje Samarjeejsinh Ghatge, a BJP leader who contested the last assembly elections as an independent against NCP’s Hasan Mushrif and secured more than 88,000 votes.
Updated on Sep 12, 2024 11:40 AM IST

Maharashtra assembly polls: Amit Shah assures Mahayuti of amicable seat-sharing

Amit Shah assures Mahayuti allies of fair seat-sharing in upcoming elections, urging unity amid concerns over BJP's planned 160-seat contest

Union Home Minister Amit Shah being welcomed by Maharashtra Chief Minster Eknath Shinde upon his arrival, in Mumbai, (PTI Photo)(PTI09_08_2024_000289B) (PTI)
Updated on Sep 10, 2024 09:00 AM IST

Ajit Pawar disappointed over wife's Baramati loss, ready to pass on baton

“I am 65 years old and satisfied with my career. It’s time for Baramatikars to experience leadership from a new MLA,” Pawar remarked.

Mumbai, India - May 25, 2023: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann and Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar during a press conference, at Y.B. Chavan Centre, Nariman Point, in Mumbai, India, on Thursday, May 25, 2023. (Photo by Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo) (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 09, 2024 09:29 AM IST

Maharashtra assembly polls: Rift in Atram family as daughter goes against father

“I am planning to contest the upcoming elections from the Aheri assembly seat. I will not be able to disclose more about it as of now,” Bhagyashri said

Dharamraobaba Atram, a four-time MLA and the state’s food and drugs administration (FDA) minister, has publicly denounced his daughter and her husband, saying they need to be thrown into the river for “treachery”
Updated on Sep 09, 2024 09:25 AM IST

Congress campaign targets state govt on price hike, inflation

Congress launched the 'Kharche Pe Charcha' campaign in Maharashtra to address inflation and unemployment, criticizing the ruling Mahayuti government ahead of elections.

Congress campaign targets state govt on price hike, inflation
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 07:38 AM IST

Shinde government approves fresh investment projects worth 1.17 lakh crore

Maharashtra approved four high-tech projects worth ₹1.17 lakh crore, expected to create 29,000 jobs, boosting semiconductor and EV manufacturing

Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde with state deputy chief ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar.(ANI)
Updated on Sep 06, 2024 09:21 AM IST

PM should clarify why he apologised for statue collapse: Rahul Gandhi

“Shivaji is probably the biggest ‘Mahapurush’ of the country. His statue fell down within days because of corruption,” Gandhi said.

Sangli: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge & NCP chief Sharad Pawar interact besides Congress leader and LoP Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress party leaders Sushilkumar Shinde and others during opening ceremony of “Loktirth” memorable of late. Dr. Patangrao Kadam at village Kadegaon in Sangli district, on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024. Photo by Uday Deolekar Sangli. (UDAY DEOLEKAR)
Updated on Sep 06, 2024 06:22 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi criticises PM Modi over Shivaji statue collapse in Malvan

Gandhi insisted that Modi should apologise to every person in Maharashtra, describing the incident as an insult to the revered Maratha king

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi.(PTI)
Published on Sep 05, 2024 06:19 PM IST

Shiv Sena fumes as NCP removes CM Shinde's name from Ladki Bahin ads

A clash between Shiv Sena and NCP over credit for the ‘Ladki Bahin Yojana’ escalates as NCP's ads highlight Ajit Pawar, prompting Sena backlash

The NCP not only removed the word ‘Mukhya Mantri’ (chief minister) from the advertisement but also called it ‘Ajitdada’s Ladki Bahin Yojana’. (PTI Photo) (PTI08_31_2024_000157B)(PTI)
Updated on Sep 05, 2024 09:28 AM IST

No need to declare MVA’s CM face before Maharashtra elections: Sharad Pawar

Pawar said that the decision will be based on the number of seats won by the MVA partners Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP (SP)

Kolhapur: NCP (SP) President Sharad Pawar addresses a felicitation program of Shramik Mukti Dal President Bharat Patankar on his 75th birthday, in Kolhapur, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. (PTI Photo) (PTI)
Updated on Sep 05, 2024 09:23 AM IST

BJP offers NCP 55-65 seats, but Ajit Pawar to stick to his demand of over 70

Ajit Pawar's NCP demands 70-80 assembly seats from BJP, rejecting their offer of 55-65. Preparations for 60 seats underway amid shifting loyalties

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief and deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar. (HT)
Updated on Sep 04, 2024 09:42 AM IST
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