Articles by Yogesh Naik
Mahayuti celebrates ‘divine justice’, MVA continues to question police version
Opposition parties also questioned why the trustees of the school, which they claimed were linked to the BJP and the RSS, were still at large
Updated on Sep 25, 2024 09:01 AM IST
New tender issued for taller, stronger Shivaji statue after Malvan collapse
The Kankavli division of the Public Works Department published the tender on Tuesday. The state has sanctioned ₹20 crore for this purpose
Updated on Sep 25, 2024 08:54 AM IST
Maharashtra polls: State earmarks ₹50 crore to fund poor Brahmin pupils
Maharashtra plans a Parshuram Financial Development Corporation for underprivileged Brahmin students, amid concerns of community neglect ahead of elections
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 08:52 AM IST
MSRDC to redevelop Korba Mithagar slums in Wadala
The Maharashtra government has tasked MSRDC with redeveloping Korba Mithagar slums in Wadala, inviting tenders for design consultants amid ongoing SRA projects.
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 07:20 AM IST
Raj targets Aaditya with Worli vision plan
Taking Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray head on in his constituency, MNS chief Raj Thackeray on Saturday unveiled a vision plan for Worli. This follows MNS’s announcement of the name of Sandeep Deshpande as the party candidate for the constituency
Updated on Sep 22, 2024 07:24 AM IST
Sujata Saunik still being pressured to resign: Danve
Danve urged the governor to put an end to political interferences and ensure an unbiased administration
Updated on Sep 21, 2024 06:58 AM IST
Shinde rolls out sops for party MLAs, MPs; Gogawale made MRTC chairman
CM Eknath Shinde appointed Bharat Gogawale to lead the Maharashtra Road Transport Corp to ease party discontent, with more appointments expected soon.
Updated on Sep 21, 2024 06:48 AM IST
State expands committee investigating Shivaji statue collapse in Malvan
The statue collapsed on August 26, causing significant embarrassment to the state government. The statue had been unveiled on December 4 by PM Modi
Updated on Sep 19, 2024 09:49 AM IST
Aaditya Thackeray criticises government and BCCI over Bangladesh cricket tour
The Sena had previously raised concerns about alleged attacks on the Hindu community in Bangladesh during public unrest against President Sheikh Hasina
Published on Sep 18, 2024 03:25 PM IST
Eknath Shinde pacifies discontented Shiv Sena leaders with board appointments
Sources indicate that more appointments are expected in the coming days to placate MLAs and former MPs who have complained of neglect within Shiv Sena
Published on Sep 17, 2024 08:50 AM IST
Another Thackeray likely to enter election fray
Amit Thackeray, son of MNS chief Raj Thackeray, expresses interest in contesting upcoming assembly elections from Mumbai, with potential constituencies identified.
Updated on Sep 17, 2024 08:30 AM 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.
Updated on Sep 17, 2024 09:08 AM IST
Phase 1 of Mumbai Metro 3 to be opened by September-end: Eknath Shinde
Shinde also vouched to make Mumbai slum free by constructing at least three million low-cost houses and said the state has roped in agencies to build houses
Updated on Sep 16, 2024 09:16 AM IST
2 Sena functionaries removed for showering money before portrait of CM Shinde’s mentor
Shiv Sena removed two Thane unit officials after a viral video showed them dancing and showering money at a memorial for late leader Anand Dighe.
Updated on Sep 16, 2024 08:12 AM IST
Tata Power gets nod to upgrade Kalwa-Kalyan transmission line
Tata Power plans to upgrade its Kalwa-Kalyan transmission line to 220 KV, needing 10 acres of forest land, pending further approvals.
Updated on Sep 16, 2024 07:52 AM IST
Mumbai-Doha Indigo flight delayed by over 18 hrs
An Indigo flight from Mumbai to Doha was delayed over 18 hours due to a technical issue, causing significant passenger inconvenience.
Updated on Sep 16, 2024 07:50 AM IST
Adani wins bid to supply 6,600 MW of electricity to Maharashtra
Adani Group won a bid to supply 6,600 MW of renewable and thermal power to MSEDCL at ₹4.08/unit, lower than current rates, with a focus on sustainability
Updated on Sep 16, 2024 09:08 AM IST
Dharavi redevelopment: State proposes sending residents to Deonar dumping yard
The move has raised concerns regarding exposure to toxic gases and spurred the opposition to redouble their pleas for rehabilitating residents within Dharavi
Updated on Sep 14, 2024 10:02 AM IST
Plan to resettle Dharavi residents at Dahisar dropped following local opposition
The Maharashtra government canceled plans to relocate Dharavi's ineligible tenants to Dahisar due to local opposition, opting for an ISBT project instead.
Updated on Sep 13, 2024 09:05 AM IST
Ally and rival critique Shiv Sena MLA Yamini Jadhav's burqa dole in Byculla
A burqa distribution programme organised by Shinde-led Shiv Sena MLA Yamini Jadhav has drawn flak from both the opposition Shiv Sena (UBT)
Updated on Sep 13, 2024 09:14 AM IST
Shiv Sena worker arrested for attacking colleague with iron rod
The incident occurred on September 7 and the accused, Shivaji Govind Sonawale (35), was nabbed from Kalyan. The complaint was registered by the victim, Amar Bandal who arrived at the police station with a plastered arm
Updated on Sep 12, 2024 07:32 AM IST
MCZMA clears alignment for Metro 9 project that falls in CRZ
MCZMA approved Metro Line 9 in Maharashtra, requiring three mangroves planted for each cut. The project aims to enhance transport in Mira-Bhayandar.
Updated on Sep 09, 2024 08:22 AM IST
Fadnavis asks BMC chief to drop first-attempt exam pass criteria for clerk recruitment
Devendra Fadnavis urges BMC to relax recruitment conditions requiring candidates to pass exams in the first attempt, amid protests from AAP.
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 07:14 AM IST
Vistara flight makes emergency landing in Turkey after bomb threat
All passengers were evacuated and served refreshments after it landed at Erzurum at 7.05pm, said sources
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 12:54 AM IST
Decks cleared for regularisation of ashram inside Tungareshwar sanctuary
Mumbai's wildlife board cleared a proposal to regularise an ashram on forest land, despite past recommendations for its removal
Updated on Sep 05, 2024 09:34 AM IST
2 years after Cyrus Mistry’s death, Palghar trauma centre still incomplete
After the accident, the state government promised to speed up the construction of the trauma care unit it was building in Manor to cater to accident cases
Updated on Sep 04, 2024 09:31 AM IST
Mum-Dubai flight delayed by 14 hrs
The flight, first scheduled for 2am, took off after 4.30pm with a new operating crew as the previous crew exceeded the flight duty time limitation
Updated on Sep 03, 2024 08:46 AM IST
Medical Council withdraws order discontinuing CPS courses
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has withdrawn its August 18 order to discontinue courses under the College of Physicians & Surgeons, Mumbai, complying with a Bombay HC order.
Updated on Sep 01, 2024 06:18 AM IST
No police permission but MVA will go ahead with Sunday’s protest at Gateway
The MVA has planned a statewide ‘Jode Mara’ (Hit them with shoes) agitation against the ruling alliance, alleging corruption in the construction of the statue at Rajkot Fort, which was unveiled by prime minister Narendra Modi in December
Updated on Sep 01, 2024 06:12 AM IST
Modi sorry for Shivaji statue collapse, attacks opposition over Savarkar remarks
Addressing a rally in Palghar, Modi said, “For me and my colleagues, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is not a name or a king, but a revered deity
Updated on Aug 31, 2024 09:14 AM IST