Articles by Saurabha Kulshreshtha
Maharashtra polls: BJP gets going, names 99 candidates; 10 ministers on list
BJP releases its first list of 99 candidates for Maharashtra elections, featuring 71 sitting MLAs, amid ongoing seat-sharing talks within the ruling alliance
Updated on Oct 21, 2024 08:53 AM IST
Saurabha Kulshreshtha, Mumbai
Maharashtra polls: How the first list of Mahayuti, MVA candidates was decided
In Mumbai's assembly election race, the Shiv Sena (UBT) capitalizes on BJP's candidate struggles, while the NCP faces internal challenges amid strategic shifts
Updated on Oct 19, 2024 09:06 AM IST
Maharashtra polls: Sanjay Raut, Nana Patole trade barbs over seat-sharing
Mumbai's Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) clash over seat-sharing for assembly polls, with tensions over Vidarbha allocation. Raut and Patole exchange barbs
Updated on Oct 19, 2024 09:01 AM IST
Aaditya warns of inquiry into auction of 3 BMC plots
Aaditya Thackeray criticized the Mahayuti government for plans to auction BMC land, warning of a future inquiry and claiming it favors business allies over locals.
Updated on Oct 18, 2024 07:52 AM IST
Maharashtra polls: Varun Sardesai, Zeeshan Siddique may face off in Bandra (E)
The Vandre East contest may see Zeeshan Siddique (NCP) face Varun Sardesai (Shiv Sena UBT), amid claims from Congress and internal MVA tensions
Updated on Oct 18, 2024 09:06 AM IST
Adani-led DRPPL controls over 1,080 acres of land in Mumbai: Aaditya Thackeray
Slamming the state government, the Worli MLA said that chief minister Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have only one policy–“Sabka malik Adani” (Adani governs all)
Updated on Oct 17, 2024 08:08 AM IST
Maharashtra polls: Now, scheduled castes could enter the reservation scuffle
The Mahayuti government forms a committee for sub-classifying scheduled castes, sparking backlash from Prakash Ambedkar amid ongoing reservation conflicts
Updated on Oct 17, 2024 09:34 AM IST
Mahayuti govt offers sops to Agari community
The Mahayuti government plans economic development corporations for the Agari and Maratha communities to boost support ahead of assembly polls.
Updated on Oct 15, 2024 08:36 AM IST
Won’t allow Maharashtra to go in Modi, Shah, Adani’s hands: Uddhav Thackeray
Uddhav said that once the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) comes to power, he would build temples of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in every district of Maharashtra
Updated on Oct 13, 2024 03:59 AM IST
Sena Vs Sena: Dussehra face-off on slushy Shivaji Park, Azad Maidan
Eknath Shinde and Uddhav Thackeray launch Assembly election campaigns at Dussehra rallies today, addressing key issues and rallying support
Updated on Oct 12, 2024 09:37 AM IST
Marathi play ‘50 Khoke Ekdam Ok’ to release on Dussehra
The play will be staged just hours before Uddhav Thackeray and Ekanth Shinde-led Shiv Sena take on each other at separate public rallies in Mumbai
Updated on Oct 12, 2024 09:44 AM IST
Mahayuti woos OBC vote bank, seeks increase in non-creamy layer income
To boost OBC votes, Shinde's cabinet seeks to raise the creamy layer income limit to ₹15 lakh and approved new economic development corporations for five castes
Updated on Oct 11, 2024 09:03 AM IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) criticises Congress for going solo in Haryana
A confident BJP is likely to assert its authority in seat-sharing talks with its allies, who have been demanding more seats than the number of MLAs they have
Updated on Oct 10, 2024 08:55 AM IST
Protect Maharashtra Dharma, Uddhav Thackeray tells civil society
The Shiv Sena (UBT) chief also appealed to his Maha Vikas Aghadi allies to decide the coalition’s chief ministerial candidate before the assembly elections
Updated on Oct 09, 2024 09:34 AM IST
BMC to lose premium revenue of ₹5,000 cr in Dharavi, claims Aaditya
Aaditya Thackeray accused the Maharashtra government of costlier bidding for Dharavi redevelopment, risking ₹5,000 crore for BMC, favoring Adani.
Updated on Oct 08, 2024 08:40 AM IST
Government’s unpaid dues to private medical colleges reach ₹1,200 crore
Maharashtra owes private medical colleges ₹1,200 crore for subsidized education, sparking tensions over student admissions amid financial mismanagement
Updated on Oct 08, 2024 09:20 AM IST
Will not take back MLAs who defected for power and money: Uddhav Thackeray
The announcement was made while inducting former Dombivli corporator Dipesh Mhatre, who joined the Thackeray-led party on Sunday
Updated on Oct 07, 2024 08:50 AM IST
Use of Asha workers to gather crowd for Ladki Bahin event sparks row
Asha workers were asked to bring 50 women each to the programme while schools were asked to provide buses with drivers to ferry participants to the venue
Updated on Oct 07, 2024 08:54 AM IST
Thackeray urges state’s ‘Durgas’ to ‘eliminate devils’
Uddhav Thackeray, at a Navratri event, appealed to women voters, criticizing the government and promoting his party’s symbol during a festive press conference.
Updated on Oct 04, 2024 07:34 AM IST
Maharashtra private medical colleges threaten to stop admissions over dues
Maharashtra's private medical colleges threaten to halt admissions over unpaid dues, escalating tensions with the government ahead of assembly elections
Updated on Oct 03, 2024 09:38 AM IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) slams govt over delay in supply of school uniforms
The party has also expressed concern over the poor quality of uniforms and accused the Gujarat-linked contractor of indulging in a scam
Updated on Oct 02, 2024 07:58 AM IST
Eknath Shinde cabinet approves 40 sops and projects before Maharashtra polls
With elections near, the cabinet approved 40 decisions, including major infrastructure projects and social welfare measures, totaling costs of ₹90,000 crore
Updated on Oct 01, 2024 09:42 AM IST
Dharamveer 2: Shots fired as Eknath Shinde releases film sequel
Eknath Shinde's film "Dharamveer 2" justifies splitting Shiv Sena, targets Uddhav Thackeray, and emphasizes Hindutva ahead of Maharashtra elections.
Updated on Sep 29, 2024 05:44 PM IST
Cabinet approves huge post-work cost escalation on 18 sports complexes
Maharashtra's sports department faces scrutiny over ₹1,781.06 crore cost overruns for 159 complexes, prompting a revised approval process amid fiscal concerns.
Updated on Sep 29, 2024 07:24 AM IST
MTDC privatises 30 resorts across state, motives questioned
Maharashtra plans to privatize over 30 state-run tourist resorts, boosting private development but facing criticism over potential land giveaways
Updated on Sep 28, 2024 09:23 AM IST
Pawar-led finance dept stymies land allotment to trust headed by state BJP chief
BJP's Chandrashekhar Bawankule faces objections from NCP's finance department over land allotment for a trust, prompting a public application process
Updated on Sep 25, 2024 08:58 AM IST
Mahayuti celebrates ‘divine justice’, MVA continues to question police version
Opposition parties also questioned why the trustees of the school, which they claimed were linked to the BJP and the RSS, were still at large
Updated on Sep 25, 2024 09:01 AM IST
New cultural policy makes Marathi mandatory for 4 years in all schools
Maharashtra's new policy mandates four years of Marathi in schools, official Marathi websites, and promotes arts, conservation, and simpler communications
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 08:44 AM IST
Raj Thackeray opposes release of Pakistani film in Maharashtra
MNS chief Raj Thackeray opposes the release of the Pakistani film 'The Legend of Maula Jatt' in Maharashtra, warning theater owners of consequences
Updated on Sep 23, 2024 08:51 AM IST
Mahayuti fails to take decision on Dhangar reservation
Maharashtra's government delayed a decision on Dhangar ST status, prompting protests. Community leaders seek legal clarity and extended committee support
Updated on Sep 21, 2024 09:32 AM IST