A third generation Army man and mountaineer has spent the last year hoisting the Indian flag on the highest peak of every state ... [Read More]
27 August,2023 07:26 AM IST | Mumbai | Yogesh PawarAs Mumbai gets a taste of 17th century Hindi literature which unabashedly celebrated female sexuality, Shubha Mudgal, who put this poetry to music last week, discusses the message in music... [Read More]
07 August,2022 09:33 AM IST | Mumbai | Yogesh PawarSlip of tongue or not, Rashtrapatni is a loaded term. So, what exactly can we call women presidents in India?... [Read More]
31 July,2022 07:47 AM IST | Mumbai | Yogesh PawarThe recent attempt to stifle fact-checker Mohammed Zubair is just another tactic from a tried-and-tested rulebook on extra-constitutional censure, which experts feel is jeopardising freedom guaranteed by a democracy... [Read More]
24 July,2022 08:02 AM IST | Mumbai | Yogesh PawarPolitical journalists and authors tells mid-day, Uddhav Thackeray still has a fighting chance to reclaim Maharashtra from a party that’s perceived as one of outsiders in a hurry to undermine Marathi identity ... [Read More]
03 July,2022 08:09 AM IST | Mumbai | Yogesh PawarMaharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar visited Ganpati mandals in Pune on Tuesday. The state is celebrating the 10-day Ganeshotsav festivities and politicians are also going pandal hopping to seek blessings of their favourite deity (PICS/X)... [Read More]
10 September,2024 11:46 PM ISTNCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Monday visited Mumbai`s iconic Lalbaugcha Raja and paid his obeisance during Ganeshotsav 2024 festivities. Pics/ Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal... [Read More]
09 September,2024 12:24 PM ISTLeaders of the opposition Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) on Sunday held a march from the iconic Hutatma Chowk to Gateway of India in south Mumbai to protest against the collapse of a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Maharashtra`s Sindhudurg district. (Pics/Atul Kamble)... [Read More]
01 September,2024 12:46 PM ISTMaharashtra CM Eknath Shinde along with deputy CMs Ajit Pawar, Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday launched the second phase of Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Scheme. Pics/CMO... [Read More]
31 August,2024 09:45 PM ISTMaharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde launched the second phase of the Majhi Ladki Bahin scheme at Reshimbagh ground in Nagpur in the presence of his deputies Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, and Women and Child Welfare Minister Aditi Tatkare. (Pics/X)... [Read More]
31 August,2024 08:37 PM ISTMaharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar visited the site in Malvan where the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj collapsed on August 26, expressing deep sadness over the incident. Pics/ Sourced Photo... [Read More]
30 August,2024 08:14 PM ISTShiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar have criticised the Eknath Shinde-led government over the collapse of a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, accusing it of peak corruption. Pics/ Ashish Raje... [Read More]
28 August,2024 06:41 PM ISTAjit Pawar, while addressing the gathering in Indapur, Pune district, expressed his delight at the overwhelming public response to the Jan Samman Yatra. He mentioned his interaction with local women and young athletes during the event. Pics/ Sourced Photos... [Read More]
24 August,2024 03:08 PM ISTOn July 27th, Pakistan’s Border Action Team (BAT), who works closely with terrorist organisations, launched a border attack. Pakistani troop’s plot was thwarted at a forward post in Kamkari, Macchal Sector on the Line of Control. In the major operation, the Indian Army gunned down one Pakistani militant as the operation was still in progress. However, five Indian Army personnel have suffered injuries in the ensuing military operation, sources added. Notably, Pakistan’s terror attempt comes a day after India celebrated Kargil Vijay Diwas on July 26. On July 26 in Kargil, PM Modi vowed to crush terrorism from its roots and warned ‘Aatank ke Aaka’ during his address.... [Read More]
27 July,2024 04:23 PM ISTSupriya Sule, the three time MP of the Nationalist Congress Party (SP) won the Baramati seat against NCP`s Sunetra Pawar in Maharashtra Elections. Sule won again by a margin of 1,58,333 votes. This victory makes her fourth consecutive win from the Pawar bastion. Amid her win from Baramati, a video of Sule`s impressive parliament speech has been doing rounds on social media wherein she can be seen demanding the resignation of Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh during the discussion. She also speaks about Modi Govt Policies. Watch her throwback video. ... [Read More]
05 June,2024 12:34 PM ISTThe vibrant and joyous festival of Gudi Padwa was celebrated by Hoisting the traditional Gudi and prayer to it on the New year for the Hindus on Gudi Padwa in Mumbai on 9th of April. People were seen participating in the Shobha Rally. Women were seen dressed in traditional attire and participated in the Rally to mark the Marathi New Year Gudi Padwa. They danced their hearts out on the beats of dhol and nagadas. The festival was celebrated with full vigor and enthusiasm. Gudi Padwa ocassion signals yeh onset of the warmer days and the spring season. This year Gudi Padwa has coincided with the first day of the Chaitra Navratri and festivals like Sajibu Cheiraoba, Navreh, Cheti Chand and Ugadi that are celebrated in different parts of the country. ... [Read More]
09 April,2024 12:59 PM ISTIn a world of challenges and opportunities, one woman has emerged as a beacon of hope and progress. This is the story of Supriya Sule who`s all set to contest lok sabha elections from Baramati this year. Let`s take a look at the life journey and political career of one of the most dedicated woman leader who has journeyed from humble beginnings to the corridors of power. Supriya Sule who is currently one of the top leaders of NCP, was born on June 30, 1969, into a family deeply rooted in Indian politics. Her father, Sharad Pawar, is a prominent leader, and her mother, Pratibha Pawar, a pillar of strength. From a young age, Supriya was inspired by their dedication to public service. Watch video for more information. ... [Read More]
04 April,2024 05:05 PM ISTIt will be a family contest on the Baramati seat in Maharashtra as the suspense ended on Saturday when Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party announced Sunetra Pawar, Ajit Pawar`s wife, from the seat against Sharad Pawar-led Supriya Sule. With this the final showdown begins for the Pawar Vs Pawar battle in one of the Maharastra`s most high profile seats Baramati. Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar) leader Sunetra Pawar’s candidature as Baramati candidate was announced on 30th March. Supriya Sule is the sitting MP from the seat since 2009. Her name was officially announced. On her candidature from Baramati, NCP candidate Sunetra Pawar said, “Today is a huge day for me. I want to thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union HM Amit Shah, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar for showing faith one me.”... [Read More]
31 March,2024 11:11 AM ISTOn 27th of February, at 2 pm, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar presented the interim budget for the state for the financial year 2024-25.On day 1 of the budget session of the state assembly, the government had tabled supplementary demands worth Rs 8,609 crore, including Rs 1,438.78 crore for the repayment of outstanding loans related to Mumbai, Nagpur and Pune metros. Pawar had tabled the supplementary demands after the council.The government had tabled supplementary demands worth Rs 55, 520.77 crore in the winter session last year. Let`s take a look at the key highlights of Maharashtra budget 2024. Watch video. ... [Read More]
27 February,2024 05:45 PM ISTVeteran Leader from the Congress party Baba Siddique on Feb 10 joined NCP in presence of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar .This came after he officially resigned from Congress putting an end to his 48 years of journey with the party. During his speech, he claimed that ‘perception politics’ was being done in Congress. Siddique, a former legislator from Bandra (west), is the second big face to quit the grand-old party before the 2024 Lok Sabha Polls. In January, Milind Deora exited from the party to join Shiv Sena led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. In a tweet, he announced, "I joined the Indian National Congress party as a young teenager and it has been a significant journey lasting 48 years. Today I resign from the primary membership of the Indian National Congress Party with immediate effect."... [Read More]
11 February,2024 11:58 AM ISTIn a big setback to the faction led by Sharad Pawar, the Election Commission on February 06 settled the dispute in the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) in favour of the faction led by the petitioner Ajit Pawar. Celebration took over at Ajit Pawar Camp, as EC settled dispute in NCP. The poll panel has given the NCP name and symbol to the faction led by Ajit Pawar in a significant decision that has a bearing on the forthcoming polls. The decision was taken after more than 10 hearings spread over more than six months. Maharashtra Dy CM and petitioner Ajit Pawar welcomed the decision and expressed gratitude to EC for the decision. Meanwhile, NCP Sharad Pawar Faction leader Supriya Sule alleged an “Adrishya Shakti” behind the EC’s decision. Shiva Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi called the development “Sponsored, planned and executed by Central Govt”. Notably, test of majority in legislative wing found favour in the circumstance of the case, where both groups have been found to be working outside party constitution and organizational elections. ... [Read More]
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