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Sanjeev Shivadekar

Sanjeev Shivadekar

A journalist for over 20 years in the profession covering Maharashtra politics and civic issues with a slew of investigative stories on scams and governance misdeeds in state government, BMC and real estate sector.

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Maharashtra to amend Fee Act following surge in complaints against schools

Maharashtra to amend Fee Act following surge in complaints against schools

School Education Minister Dada Bhuse, speaking in the state legislative assembly on Wednesday, urged members to submit their suggestions so they could be incorporated into the changes the government is planning for the existing Regulation of Fee Act... [Read More]

16 July,2025 12:33 PM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis vows to fix state’s blind spots

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis vows to fix state’s blind spots

Minister of State for Home (Rural) Pankaj Bhoyar assured the Assembly that agencies would be directed to immediately restore defunct cameras. Fadnavis, who also holds the Home portfolio, said integration is required between police and disaster management agencies... [Read More]

16 July,2025 09:48 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar
Maharashtra to get tough on investor scams with stricter laws

Maharashtra to get tough on investor scams with stricter laws

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who also heads the Home Department, said on Tuesday during Question Hour in the Legislative Assembly that the government will introduce changes to the current laws to enable stricter punishment, both imprisonment and steep financial penalties... [Read More]

16 July,2025 09:11 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar
Maharashtra to tighten laws against ponzi schemes; increase jail term, penalties

Maharashtra to tighten laws against ponzi schemes; increase jail term, penalties

On Tuesday, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis assured members of the state legislative assembly that existing rules will be amended to curb the growing menace of financial frauds... [Read More]

15 July,2025 12:04 PM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar
Mind your language

Mind your language

With figures showing that there are less than 40 per cent Marathi speakers in Mumbai, the BJP finds itself appealing to one side, while the Thackeray cousins hard-sell the language issue to the other... [Read More]

12 July,2025 07:51 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar
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Jammu & Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah scales graveyard gates in Srinagar — see photos

Jammu & Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah scales graveyard gates in Srinagar — see photos

A defiant Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday scaled the gates of the Naqshband Sahib graveyard to pay tribute to 22 people killed by the Dogra army in 1931 and alleged that efforts were made to "manhandle" him and his colleagues (PICS/PTI, text: PTI)... [Read More]

14 July,2025 11:34 PM IST
Diogo Jota’s adorable wedding moments with family before fatal car crash

Diogo Jota’s adorable wedding moments with family before fatal car crash

Liverpool Football Club was plunged into mourning on Thursday following the tragic death of Portuguese forward Diogo Jota and his brother, who lost their lives in a car accident in Spain. Jota, 28, got married to his long-time partner Rute Cardoso on June 22. The couple had three children (Photo: diogoj18/Instagram)... [Read More]

03 July,2025 05:42 PM IST
Shweta Bhatt and Sanjay Raut attend 'anti-fascism' event

Shweta Bhatt and Sanjay Raut attend 'anti-fascism' event

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut shared the stage with Shweta Bhatt, wife of former IPS officer Sanjeev Bhatt, at an event organised by the Friends of Democracy group at Mumbai Marathi Patrakar Sangh in South Mumbai on Thursday. (PICS/ASHISH RAJE)... [Read More]

26 June,2025 09:52 PM IST
Captain Rishabh Pant unleashes fireworks with 54-ball 118 against RCB

Captain Rishabh Pant unleashes fireworks with 54-ball 118 against RCB

Rishabh Pant produced a scintillating display of power-hitting as the Lucknow Super Giants captain smashed an unbeaten century, propelling his team to a formidable 227 for 3 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the final league match of the IPL 2025 on Tuesday. (Pic: IPL/BCCI)... [Read More]

27 May,2025 10:07 PM IST
PICS | Sherlock Holmes Day: 7 lesser-known facts about the iconic character

PICS | Sherlock Holmes Day: 7 lesser-known facts about the iconic character

As the world celebrates Sherlock Holmes Day on May 22, here are some interesting things you need to know about one of the most popular literary detectives... [Read More]

22 May,2025 05:56 PM IST
The highs and lows of Karun Nair’s IPL 2025 campaign

The highs and lows of Karun Nair’s IPL 2025 campaign

Karun Nair, the second Indian to score a triple century in Test cricket, caught the public`s attention with his poignant tweet in December 2022, which read: `Dear Cricket, give me one more chance.`... [Read More]

05 May,2025 10:34 PM IST
Titans  go ballistic with Gill-Buttler blitz, pile up 224 against helpless SRH

Titans go ballistic with Gill-Buttler blitz, pile up 224 against helpless SRH

Gujarat Titans delivered a commanding performance with the bat as quickfire half-centuries from Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler powered them to a daunting total of 224/6 against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday (Pic: IPL/X)... [Read More]

02 May,2025 10:23 PM IST
PHOTOS: Keinemusik's DJ &Me mesmerises Mumbaikars during debut India performance

PHOTOS: Keinemusik's DJ &Me mesmerises Mumbaikars during debut India performance

The DJ and music producer, who is a part of the Berlin-based collective Keinemusik, performed in Mumbai and showcased some of his most genre-bending music on March 22 ... [Read More]

23 March,2025 01:49 PM IST
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American Idol Tragedy: Robin Kaye & Husband Gunned Down at Home; One Arrested

American Idol Tragedy: Robin Kaye & Husband Gunned Down at Home; One Arrested

Award-winning American Idol music supervisor Robin Kaye and her husband, singer-songwriter Thomas Deluca, were found shot dead in their Los Angeles home on July 14. Police have arrested 22-year-old Raymond Boodarian, who allegedly killed the couple during a burglary when they returned home unexpectedly.... [Read More]

16 July,2025 10:27 PM IST
Israel-Gaza Escalation: 22 Dead in Strike, UK PM Starmer Warns Israel

Israel-Gaza Escalation: 22 Dead in Strike, UK PM Starmer Warns Israel

Israeli airstrikes on Gaza killed 22 people, including 11 children and 3 women, as IDF forces targeted 120 locations and seized land to pressure Hamas. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the civilian deaths, urging Israel to uphold international law and called for an immediate ceasefire.... [Read More]

16 July,2025 09:31 PM IST
Iranian Missile Flattens Tel Aviv Building in Israel | Israel-Iran War

Iranian Missile Flattens Tel Aviv Building in Israel | Israel-Iran War

A day after an Iranian missile strike reduced a Tel Aviv apartment building to rubble, residents returned on June 23 to salvage what little remained. Survivors, volunteers, and rescue teams searched through debris under military supervision. Many, like artist Osnat Steinberger, were left devastated, having lost homes, memories, and entire lifetimes of work.... [Read More]

24 June,2025 11:19 AM IST
Iranian-Americans Protest U.S. Bombing of Iran in Los Angeles | Israel-Iran War

Iranian-Americans Protest U.S. Bombing of Iran in Los Angeles | Israel-Iran War

Dozens of demonstrators, including Iranian-Americans, protested in Los Angeles on June 22 against the U.S. bombing of Iran’s nuclear sites. The protests, held at City Hall and the Wilshire Federal Building, took place amid heightened tensions and President Trump’s open mention of regime change in Iran. Armed soldiers were seen guarding key federal locations as the Iranian-American community voiced strong opposition to U.S. military involvement. ... [Read More]

23 June,2025 12:31 PM IST
Ukraine Drone Obliterates Putin’s Supersonic Bomber | Strike Caught on Camera

Ukraine Drone Obliterates Putin’s Supersonic Bomber | Strike Caught on Camera

Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) has released dramatic footage of a drone strike that reportedly destroyed a Russian Tu-22M3 supersonic bomber stationed at Olenya airfield in the Arctic region. The strike marks a significant blow to Russia’s long-range aerial capabilities amid the ongoing conflict.... [Read More]

08 June,2025 11:17 AM IST
CM Devendra Fadnavis, Sharvari, & More Campaign For World Environment Day 2025

CM Devendra Fadnavis, Sharvari, & More Campaign For World Environment Day 2025

A host of celebrities and public figures came together for a noble cause on World Environment Day. From Raveena Tandon, Sharvari, Malaika Arora, Rithvik Dhanjani, Sophie Choudry, and Jannat Zubair to Shreya Ghoshal, Shaan, Imtiaz Ali, Mika Singh, Neelam Kothari, Karan Veer Mehra, and more, the star-studded lineup joined forces with Hon’ble Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to raise awareness and advocate for a greener future.... [Read More]

05 June,2025 05:06 PM IST
AbRam Khan's birthday: Check out top 5 adorable moment of SRK's little munchkin

AbRam Khan's birthday: Check out top 5 adorable moment of SRK's little munchkin

AbRam Khan, the youngest son of Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan, turns 12 on May 27. Born via surrogacy, AbRam has grown up in the limelight and captured hearts with his innocent charm and lovable smile. Whether he`s waving at fans from Mannat, walking hand-in-hand with his dad, or just being his curious little self, AbRam always brings a smile to everyone’s face. He may be growing up fast, but his cuteness stays the same! Let’s celebrate this little bundle of joy by revisiting 5 of his most heartwarming and adorable moments. Watch video. ... [Read More]

26 May,2025 08:00 PM IST
PM Modi’s strong warning to Pakistan draws loud cheers - Watch video

PM Modi’s strong warning to Pakistan draws loud cheers - Watch video

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Rajasthan for the first time after the successful completion of Operation Sindoor. During his trip, he offered prayers at the famous Karni Mata Temple in Deshnok, located in the Bikaner district. After the temple visit, PM Modi launched 103 newly redeveloped Amrit Stations spread across 86 districts in 18 different States and Union Territories. He then addressed a large public rally in Bikaner, where his powerful speech about Operation Sindoor received loud applause and strong support from the crowd. Watch video.... [Read More]

22 May,2025 03:39 PM IST
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