Articles by Faisal Malik
Beed case: Oppn wants action after judge seen celebrating Holi with cops
The visuals show Sudhir Bhajipale, additional sessions judge of the special MCOCA court in Kej, Beed, standing outside a building with a group of men with Holi colours smeared across their faces
Published on Mar 16, 2025 06:36 AM IST
Opposition demands transfer of Beed sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh’s murder trial
Damania had posted the images on social media on Friday, as reported by Hindustan Times, prompting opposition parties to demand that the trial be transferred out of Beed district. Alleging judicial impropriety, if the images and video are found to be authentic, opposition parties said the case must be shifted in the interests of a free and fair trial
Published on Mar 16, 2025 05:50 AM IST
Sharad Pawar urges PM Modi to install statues of Maratha warriors in Delhi’s Talkatora stadium
Pawar’s letter emphasised that Talkatora Stadium holds immense historical and cultural significance, as it was once a crucial campsite for Peshwa Bajirao I, Mahadji Shinde, and Malharrao Holkar. These three Maratha leaders played a pivotal role in expanding Maratha rule across the Indian subcontinent
Published on Mar 16, 2025 05:28 AM IST
Zeeshan may be fielded in MLC polls
Zeeshan, who contested the elections as an NCP candidate, was defeated by the Shiv Sena (UBT)’s Varun Sardesai from the Vandre East assembly constituency by over 11,000 votes
Published on Mar 15, 2025 05:28 AM IST
Govt to take action against non-dairy cheese and paneer
BJP MLA Vikram Pachpute demands a ban on analogue cheese and paneer in Maharashtra, citing health risks and urging action from the state government.
Published on Mar 13, 2025 07:06 AM IST
Govt to fight ban on environmentally toxic POP idols, including going to court
The minister was responding to the issue of the ban on POP idols, which was discussed in the state assembly through a calling attention motion. The ban, incidentally, was opposed by legislators across political parties in the state assembly on Wednesday
Published on Mar 13, 2025 07:04 AM IST
If Maharashtra’s debt is divided, each citizen owes ₹72,761
A report by NGO Samarthan also pointed out that the state’s total debt increased by ₹1,02,768 crore last year and is expected to rise further by 92,967 crore in the next year
Published on Mar 12, 2025 08:22 AM IST
Cops to crack down on use of loudspeakers on mosques: CM Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis also said local police inspectors would be responsible for enforcing the rules.
Updated on Mar 12, 2025 04:26 AM IST
Facing paucity of funds, state woos investments
The finance minister announced the unveiling of a new industrial policy that aims to attract investments worth ₹40 lakh crore and create 50 lakh jobs over a period of five years.
Published on Mar 11, 2025 07:52 AM IST
Mahayuti announces spree of memorials to Maratha kings and soldiers
Five more memorials are in the process of coming up in the state dedicated to Ambedkar, Vajpayee, Bal Thackeray, writer and social worker Annabhau Sathe
Published on Mar 11, 2025 06:12 AM IST
We believe Aurangzeb’s grave should be removed: CM Fadnavis
Fadnavis was responding to a demand by BJP Member of Parliament Udayanraje Bhosale’s to remove the Mughal emperor’s grave at Khuldabad in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar
Published on Mar 10, 2025 08:02 AM IST
Maharashtra retains top spot in FDI: State Economic Survey
Maharashtra tops FDI in India for 2024-25 with ₹1.13 lakh crore, yet lags in project commencement, trailing Gujarat and Odisha.
Published on Mar 08, 2025 08:24 AM IST
Rahul Gandhi immerses himself in Dharavi, meets artisans
Rahul Gandhi visited Dharavi's Chamar Studio, praising its artisanship and discussing the challenges of the leather industry amid redevelopment plans.
Published on Mar 07, 2025 06:48 AM IST
Abu Azmi suspended from assembly for hailing Aurangzeb
Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Asim Azmi was suspended for praising Aurangzeb, sparking outrage in Maharashtra's legislature and protests from various parties.
Published on Mar 06, 2025 08:26 AM IST
State keen on Vantara-like project, writes to Anant Ambani
Animal rescue centre Vantara, established by Reliance Industries and Reliance Foundation in Gurajat’s Jamnagar district, was inaugurated by prime minister Narendra Modi
Published on Mar 06, 2025 07:48 AM IST
After Munde, Oppn targets yet another Mahayuti minister
Maharashtra's BJP faces backlash as opposition alleges sexual harassment by minister Jaykumar Gore, sparking demands for his removal amid ongoing budget session.
Published on Mar 06, 2025 07:38 AM IST
Agri minister Kokate’s conviction stayed
A magistrate court had convicted the minister and his brother and sentenced them to two years in prison for fraudulently acquiring flats meant for economically weaker sections by submitting fabricated documents
Published on Mar 06, 2025 07:26 AM IST
Hasan Mushrif resigns as guardian minister of Washim
The senior NCP leader was looking to become the guardian minister of a district closer to his assembly constituency, Kagal.
Published on Mar 06, 2025 07:02 AM IST
Dhananjay Munde resigns: Who will be the NCP’s next OBC face?
Party insiders have told HT, Pawar has two options now – to keep the post vacant till Munde’s name is cleared or bring Bhujbal back
Published on Mar 05, 2025 07:50 AM IST
Dhananjay Munde resigns as minister
NCP leader submits resignation citing health reasons while party chief Ajit Pawar says the minister stepped down “on moral grounds”
Published on Mar 05, 2025 07:30 AM IST
Maha minister resigns over Sarpanch’s killing
Maharashtra minister Dhananjay Munde resigned amid pressure over his aide's arrest in a murder case, raising concerns for the NCP and CM Fadnavis.
Published on Mar 05, 2025 12:12 AM IST
Dhananjay Munde resigns amid pressure to quit over aide’s arrest in murder case
A charge sheet was filed in village head Santosh Deshmukh’s murder last week, establishing the alleged involvement of the Dhananjay Munde’s aide Walmiki Karad
Published on Mar 04, 2025 11:09 AM IST
Sena (UBT) likely to get LoP post in assembly, Congress eyes council
MVA ne LOP posts ke liye consensus banaya; Shiv Sena (UBT) assembly mein aur Congress council mein claim karegi, par ruling alliance rok sakti hai.
Published on Mar 04, 2025 08:02 AM IST
Rohit Pawar sulks for not being part of shadow cabinet
Groomed by Sharad Pawar, Rohit chose to align with Pawar during the vertical split engineered by his uncle Ajit Pawar in 2023. He is among 10 party MLAs elected in the recently held state assembly elections where the NCP (SP) along with other two allies — Shiv Sena (UBT) and Congress — had to face a humiliating defeat
Published on Mar 04, 2025 07:58 AM IST
One more decision of Shiv Sena ex-min Tanaji Sawant clouded by controversy
One more decision of former Sena minister Tanaji Sawant is at the centre of a controversy. According to reports, CM Fadnavis has stayed a ₹3,190-crore contract given by Sawant to a Pune-based firm, an action supported by opposition parties. However, the CMO has denied making any such intervention.
Published on Mar 02, 2025 08:26 AM IST
Maharashtra agriculture minister’s fate to be decided on March 5 in cheating case
On February 24, the Nashik sessions court temporarily suspended the conviction and granted bail to Kokate and his brother on a surety of ₹1 lakh each. The next hearing on his plea for stay on his sentence is scheduled for March 5
Published on Mar 02, 2025 07:54 AM IST
Beed sarpanch murder to be tried in fast-track court: CM
The special investigation team (SIT) of the criminal investigation department (CID), which is probing the case, filed the first charge sheet in the Beed Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court on February 27
Published on Mar 02, 2025 07:04 AM IST
Transport minister approves new sub-RTO for his constituency in Mira-Bhayandar
A sub-regional transport office issues driving licences, inspects vehicles’ insurance and fitness, clears pollution tests, collects road tax, and sells personalised registration numbers, among other responsibilities
Published on Mar 01, 2025 07:50 AM IST
BJP to retain Nashik guardian minister’s post, snubs Shinde
The BJP, which leads the Mahayuti alliance government in Maharashtra, is assigning the post to water resources minister Girish Mahajan
Published on Feb 28, 2025 07:56 AM IST
State appoints Ujjwal Nikam as special public prosecutor in Beed sarpanch murder case
Maharashtra appoints Ujjwal Nikam as special public prosecutor in the Santosh Deshmukh murder case, amid ongoing hunger strike by villagers demanding justice.
Published on Feb 27, 2025 08:32 AM IST