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 PawarOn Thursday, Rajya Sabha MP and NCP-SP leader Sharad Pawar marked his 84th birthday with a warm celebration at his residence in Delhi, surrounded by party workers and leaders. (Pic/ PTI and ANI)... [Read More]
12 December,2024 12:53 PM ISTMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, along with Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, on Friday paid tribute to Dr BR Ambedkar, eminent social reformer and architect of the Indian Constitution, on the occasion of the 69th Mahaparinirvan Diwas. (Pics/ Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar`s teams)... [Read More]
06 December,2024 11:34 AM ISTNDA leaders, bollywood stars at Mumbai`s iconic Azad Maidan to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra CM, along with Shiv Sena`s Eknath Shinde and NCP`s Ajit Pawar as Deputy CMs. (Text and Photos by Mid-day photographers, ANI, PTI)... [Read More]
05 December,2024 07:06 PM IST | MumbaiThe Mahayuti leaders on Wedneday began to gear up to form government in Maharashtra and visited Governor CP Radhakrishnan to stake claim. Pics/Atul Kamble... [Read More]
04 December,2024 04:51 PM ISTMahayuti leaders Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar on Wednesday met Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan and staked claim to form government. Pics/Eknath Shinde`s office... [Read More]
04 December,2024 04:13 PM ISTPreparations are in full swing at the Azad Maidan here for the swearing-in ceremony of the new Mahayuti government in Maharashtra on December 5, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to attend the event. Pics/Shadab Khah... [Read More]
03 December,2024 04:50 PM ISTNationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday attened a key meeting with newly elected MLAs at the NCP office in Ballard Estate in Mumbai. Pics/Shadan Khan... [Read More]
01 December,2024 04:27 PM ISTHolding a joint press conference in Mumbai as the ruling BJP-Shiv Sena-NCP coalition was poised to win a massive victory, the leaders of the Mahayuti assured that the next government will be formed smoothly. Pics/Shadab Khan... [Read More]
23 November,2024 05:04 PM ISTSanjay Raut, an MP from Shiv Sena (UBT), made a humorous remark about Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Rajya Sabha. He compared Modi to a peacock, saying that while the peacock may appear beautiful on the outside, its true nature is revealed by what it eats, referring to a snake. Raut’s comment was a playful criticism, suggesting that people may admire Modi’s outward appearance or leadership, but they may not be aware of the true intentions or actions behind his leadership. The remark was meant to poke fun at the Prime Minister, using the metaphor of the peacock to highlight the contrast between appearance and reality.... [Read More]
18 December,2024 11:00 AM ISTOn December 15, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis attended the swearing-in ceremony for the expansion of the Maharashtra Cabinet. The Mahayuti Alliance, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), achieved a significant victory in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, securing 230 out of 288 seats. In contrast, the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi won only 46 seats. Following the cabinet expansion, CM Fadnavis announced that a performance audit will be conducted for all ministers. He explained that if a minister is found to be underperforming or not doing their job correctly, the government will reconsider their position. Watch the video for more information... [Read More]
16 December,2024 12:08 PM ISTToday on 7th December, Mahayuti leaders took oath of MLA. CM Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CM Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar — were administered the oath as MLAs by the Legislative Assembly`s Pro-tem Speaker Kalidas Kolambkar on the first day of the three-day special session.... [Read More]
07 December,2024 04:57 PM ISTShiv Sena Chief Eknath Shinde and NCP Chief Ajit Pawar took oath as Deputy CM of Maharashtra. PM Modi congratulated the two on their oath as Deputy CMs. Before the two leaders took oath, Devendra Fadnavis took oath as the CM of Maharashtra. From Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP national president JP Nadda, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, UP CM Yogi Adityanath and CMs & Deputy CMs of NDA-ruled states, Union Ministers to NDA leaders were present at the swearing-in ceremony.... [Read More]
05 December,2024 06:32 PM ISTBharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Devendra Fadnavis is set to become Maharashtra`s next Chief Minister. His appointment was finalized during a meeting of the BJP`s core committee on Wednesday, just before the Maharashtra legislature party meeting. The core committee meeting was attended by Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, and Fadnavis himself. After the announcement, celebrations took place outside Fadnavis` residence in Nagpur. Supporters gathered outside Fadnavis` residence at Nagpur to express their joy and excitement over the news of Fadnavis assuming the role of Chief Minister once again. They were seen celebrating and dancing with joy.... [Read More]
04 December,2024 01:40 PM ISTNovember 26, 2024, marked the 16th anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, a tragedy that deeply impacted the nation. On this occasion, Maharashtra Governor Radhakrishnan paid floral tributes to the brave officers and martyrs at the Martyrs` Memorial, located at the Police Commissioner`s Office. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also paid his respects at the memorial. Additionally, Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar joined in paying homage to the courageous individuals who lost their lives during the attack. The memorial serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by the brave hearts who fought to protect Mumbai and its people during the tragic events of November 26, 2008.... [Read More]
26 November,2024 11:20 AM ISTIn the high-octane Baramati seat, Maharashtra Deputy CM & NCP Candidate from Baramati Assembly Ajit Pawar is leading in the battle with his nephew Yugendra Pawar. Baramati constituency has been a bastian of the Pawars but since the split of the NCP into two factions, the battle has become even more intense. Supporters of Maharashtra Deputy CM & NCP Candidate from Baramati Assembly Ajit Pawar burst crackers to celebrate his lead. Mahayuti has crossed the majority mark of 145 seats in the state. ... [Read More]
23 November,2024 12:05 PM ISTMaharashtra Congress President Nana Patole has stated that the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government will be formed in Maharashtra under Congress leadership. He believes that based on current voting trends and public feedback, most Congress candidates will win in the state. Patole criticized BJP`s national general secretary for allegedly distributing money and violating the code of conduct, claiming that his hotel stay was restricted after 5 pm. He also questioned the BJP’s actions, mentioning that Devendra Fadnavis`s PA is contesting elections from Wardha, where liquor bottles were found despite it being a liquor-ban district. Patole raised concerns about BJP using money and liquor for votes and accused them of not respecting the constitutional system.... [Read More]
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