Articles by Saurabha Kulshreshtha
MVA leaders meet for first time since polls, decision on oppn leader soon
MVA leaders met post-elections to discuss claiming the opposition leader post, committee nominations, and demanded NCP minister's dismissal.
Updated on Jan 22, 2025 04:34 AM IST
3-4% graft in every scheme, says agriculture minister Manikrao Kokate
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sushma Andhare said that Kokate’s statement was an acceptance of corruption in the Mahayuti government
Updated on Jan 22, 2025 09:30 AM IST
Speculations rife as Uddhav meets Pawar at latter’s residence
Amid speculations over the existence of Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA), Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray met NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar at his residence and discussed various issues, including local body elections and dialogue among MVA allies
Updated on Jan 21, 2025 06:20 AM IST
Large turnout at ‘Jan Aakrosh’ march to protest Beed murder
Thousands joined the 'Jan Aakrosh' march in Mumbai protesting the murders of Beed sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh and Somnath Suryawanshi, decrying caste politics.
Updated on Jan 20, 2025 07:32 AM IST
Displeasure in Shiv Sena as 2 senior ministers excluded from list of guardian ministers
MUMBAI: The appointment of guardian ministers has sparked conflict in the Mahayuti alliance, with Shiv Sena leaders expressing anger over exclusions.
Updated on Jan 20, 2025 07:28 AM IST
Fadnavis directs MSRDC to expedite work on Samruddhi e-way, extensions
Work on the ambitious 701-km highway was initiated during Fadnavis’ first term as chief minister (2014-2019)
Updated on Jan 16, 2025 07:24 AM IST
Jolt to Uddhav as party leader says Sena (UBT) has ‘become like Congress’
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader criticised the party's functioning, likening it to Congress, and called for accountability and tenure limits for office-bearers
Updated on Jan 15, 2025 09:28 AM IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) slams Congress over lack of dialogue in INDIA bloc
The editorial slammed Congress’ campaign against AAP in the Delhi assembly polls, saying it was not ready to understand the compulsions of regional allies
Updated on Jan 14, 2025 09:28 AM IST
Either conduct caste census or declare that OBCs comprise 51%: Bhujbal
NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal mobilizes OBCs after being denied a ministerial post, demanding a caste census and opposing Maratha inclusion in OBCs.
Updated on Jan 13, 2025 08:16 AM IST
Sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh’s kin and villagers warn of ‘ending lives’
Villagers of Massajog held a meeting where they raised the demand to charge accused Walmik Karad under section 302 of IPC
Updated on Jan 13, 2025 09:11 AM IST
Never called for dissolution of INDIA bloc, MVA: Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut
Sanjay Raut clarified that Shiv Sena (UBT) will contest local elections independently, but there's no intention to dissolve the MVA or INDIA bloc
Updated on Jan 13, 2025 09:03 AM IST
Thackeray memorial to be completed by January next year: Uddhav
Uddhav Thackeray announced the Balasaheb Thackeray National Memorial's first phase completion, with a public opening planned for January 2026
Updated on Jan 11, 2025 09:13 AM IST
Sena (UBT) may go it alone in BMC polls
‘Saamana’ editorial pledges party’s support for AAP in Delhi, says it is more in touch with AAP leaders than the Congress
Updated on Jan 10, 2025 07:46 AM IST
Sena (UBT) leaders, workers quit en masse, make beeline for Mahayuti
MUMBAI: Shiv Sena (UBT) faces exodus of over 30 local leaders to BJP and Shinde-led Shiv Sena post-election loss, impacting local body poll prospects.
Updated on Jan 09, 2025 08:22 AM IST
Ajit Pawar stands with Munde, delegation urges Governor to step in
While the NCP leadership is not pressuring Munde to resign, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis is concerned about the image of his government
Updated on Jan 07, 2025 08:52 AM IST
Anjali Damania claims threats from Munde supporters following protest over Beed sarpanch murder case
Anti-corruption activist Anjali Damania received threats after demanding an impartial probe into the murder of Beed sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh.
Updated on Jan 06, 2025 07:56 AM IST
Sena (UBT) showers praise on Fadnavis over Gadchiroli, raises eyebrows
Maharashtra's Shiv Sena (UBT) praises CM Fadnavis for his development efforts in Gadchiroli, marking a rare positive note in their strained relations.
Updated on Jan 04, 2025 08:51 AM IST
Amid reunion buzz, Tatkare says NCP will stay with NDA
Amid speculations of the rival NCP factions coming together, Ajit Pawar-led NCP’s state chief, Sunil Tatkare said the party will not align with the BJP
Updated on Jan 04, 2025 08:54 AM IST
Ladki Bahin scheme: Maharashtra government set to trim list of beneficiaries
Maharashtra to scrutinize beneficiaries of Ladki Bahin scheme, ensuring only eligible women with income below ₹2.5 lakh receive funds.
Updated on Jan 03, 2025 09:07 AM IST
‘Why should I resign?’ says Dhananjay Munde, reacting to sarpanch killing
Sena (UBT) says Walmik Karad case should be tried outside Beed; Fadnavis urges Ujjwal Nikkam to prosecute Deshmukh murder case
Updated on Jan 03, 2025 09:06 AM IST
Fadnavis shows Shinde who’s boss, orders probe into decision on MSRTC buses
Fadnavis has been reviewing the work of every department and discussing their plans for the government’s first 100 days in office
Updated on Jan 02, 2025 09:17 AM IST
Gram panchayats observe bandh, demand protection
Sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh’s murder has sparked anger among gram panchayats across the state, with thousands from Vidarbha and other parts participating in a three-day bandh called by Sarpanch Seva Mahasangh from December 31 to January 2
Updated on Dec 31, 2024 11:08 PM IST
Has Beed become Maharashtra’s Wild West?
The murder of sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh has exposed the criminal activity in the district by a syndicate allegedly protected by NCP MLA Dhananjay Munde
Updated on Dec 30, 2024 08:08 AM IST
Massive, all-party protest in Beed to demand justice for slain sarpanch
Over 50,000 protested in Beed demanding the arrest of Walmik Karad, linked to sarpanch Deshmukh's murder, and the dismissal of minister Dhananjay Munde.
Updated on Dec 29, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Beed murder: Crackdown on properties of absconding accused, gun licences
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis orders property attachment of Santosh Deshmukh murder suspects and gun license cancellations amid rising violence in Beed district.
Updated on Dec 29, 2024 06:22 AM IST
Cabinet expansion: Mahayuti MLAs scramble for berths
In Mumbai, intense competition for ministerial positions in the new BJP-led Mahayuti government escalates ahead of a cabinet expansion on Sunday.
Updated on Dec 15, 2024 06:36 AM IST
NCP expels Beed leader accused of kidnapping, murder of sarpanch
NCP expels leader Vishnu Chate after his arrest for the kidnapping and murder of a sarpanch, causing unrest in Maratha community in Beed, Maharashtra.
Updated on Dec 15, 2024 06:34 AM IST
Aaditya performs Maha Aarti at temple, Sena (UBT)-BJP workers clash outside Dadar station
After recent elections, Shiv Sena (UBT) revisits Hindutva, opposing a demolition notice for a Hanuman temple, sparking conflict with BJP leaders.
Updated on Dec 15, 2024 06:16 AM IST
Thackeray slams Modi over attacks on Hindus in B’desh
Thackeray said Sena (UBT) MPs had reached out to Modi on Thursday to discuss their concerns about the situation in Bangladesh but were denied a meeting
Updated on Dec 14, 2024 07:22 AM IST
Fadnavis lauds Modi for ‘Hindu growth model’
The chief minister was speaking at the inauguration of World Hindu Economic Forum’s three-day conference at the Jio World convention centre in Bandra Kurla Complex
Updated on Dec 14, 2024 07:20 AM IST