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Ajit Pawar defends decision to divert SC/ST funds to Ladki Bahin scheme
On Sunday, Ajit Pawar visited the Sampurna Van, a biodiversity park run by Jan Sahayog, a charitable trust in Sambhaji Nagar.
Published on May 05, 2025 08:02 AM IST
No end to Ajit vs Sena tussle
The ongoing conflict between Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena escalates over fund allocation, while Fadnavis finally moves to the CM's official residence.
Published on May 05, 2025 06:36 AM IST
Pawar stays away from former CMs felicitation, 5 NCP (SP) MLAs jump ship
Fadnavis said that he would have liked to see all the former CMs on the same dais. “The opposition leaders should have come as it was not a political event but a festival of Maharashtra,” he said. “Every former CM has contributed to the development of the state
Published on May 04, 2025 06:52 AM IST
Ajit Pawar inaugurates Parshuram Economic Development Corporation office
Deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar inaugurated the office of Parshuram Economic Development Corporation (PEDC) at Council Hall on Maharashtra Day
Published on May 03, 2025 08:36 AM IST
Talk of reunion a media narrative: Ajit Pawar
A possible reunion became a talking point soon after the Thackeray cousins recently spoke of setting aside their differences “in the interests of Maharashtra”. After this, NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar, grandnephew of Sharad Pawar, wrote on social media that “all families need to come together
Published on May 03, 2025 07:16 AM IST
Oppn parties hail caste census, Ambedkar calls it a ‘fraudulent decision’
However, Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) chief Prakash Ambedkar called it a “fraudulent decision”
Updated on May 01, 2025 05:44 AM IST
Now Ajit Pawar instructs PMC & PCMC to give money for purchase of 500 new buses for PMPML
The PMPML needs even more but we cannot force both the corporations to contribute more as they too have to run their business and spend money on other projects
Published on Apr 29, 2025 05:52 AM IST
Five years later, plan to use Mulshi Dam water for Pune remains on paper
After five years of promises made by leaders across political parties, proposal to bring water from Mulshi Dam to meet Pune’s growing needs continues to remain on paper
Published on Apr 23, 2025 08:20 AM IST
Sharad Pawar downplays meetings with nephew Ajit, says nothing wrong in discussing people's issues
Sharad Pawar downplays meetings with nephew Ajit, says nothing wrong in discussing people's issues
Published on Apr 22, 2025 03:41 PM IST
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Pink E-rickshaws to get feeder service status at Metro stations
Pawar was speaking at a pink e-rickshaw distribution programme held at the College of Agriculture ground in Shivajinagar
Published on Apr 22, 2025 09:10 AM IST
Sharad Pawar, Ajit Pawar share stage again; talk of merging parties abuzz
The meeting, held at the Sugar Commissionerate at Shivajinagar in Pune, lasted over an hour and a half and was attended by officials from the Vasantdada Sugar Institute
Published on Apr 22, 2025 09:00 AM IST
Sharad-Ajit meetings spark reunion buzz, Shiv Sena (UBT) says ‘already together’
Relations between Sharad and Ajit Pawar strained after the latter engineered a split in NCP in July 2023 and joined the Mahayuti government.
Published on Apr 21, 2025 10:21 PM IST
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Ajit Pawar defends mandatory Hindi in schools, criticises opposition's disputes
He emphasised Marathi's primacy while acknowledging the significance of all three languages
Published on Apr 18, 2025 01:26 PM IST
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PMC starts dismantling BRTS stretch on Ahmednagar Road
Following several requests from local politicians, deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar had instructed the removal of BRTS structures on Ahmednagar Road during a meeting held last week
Published on Apr 15, 2025 06:32 AM IST
Sharad Pawar, Ajit Pawar share dais at Maharashtra event, second time in a week
Sharad Pawar on Thursday attended the engagement ceremony of Ajit Pawar’s younger son Jay Pawar near Pune.
Updated on Apr 13, 2025 07:33 AM IST
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Jay Pawar gets engaged; Sharad Pawar, Supriya Sule attend family function
Ajit Pawar split from his uncle Sharad Pawar in 2023. However, the presence of Sharad Pawar and his immediate family at the engagement signalled that personal ties have remained intact despite the difference in political affiliations
Published on Apr 11, 2025 06:28 AM IST
Pawar snubs Kokate for insulting farmers
Pawar issued the warning during a party meeting on Tuesday evening at his official residence, stating that if Kokate embarrassed the party a third time, he would have to face consequences
Published on Apr 10, 2025 08:34 AM IST
Fadnavis and Shinde: Truce or ceasefire?
Shiv Sena ministers are relieved as CM Fadnavis and Dy CM Shinde show signs of truce, easing decision-making tensions in the government.
Published on Apr 07, 2025 06:22 AM IST
Dhananjay Munde skips Ajit Pawar’s meetings in Beed
Munde, who is a two-term MLA from the Parli assembly constituency in Beed and is considered a close aide of Pawar, has maintained a low profile since his resignation
Published on Apr 03, 2025 07:28 AM IST
Ajit Pawar conducts background checks on party workers during Beed visit
The verifications were made in the context of last year’s murder of Massajog Sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh and the arrest of Walmik Karad, an associate of NCP leader Dhananjay Munde, in a linked extortion case
Published on Apr 03, 2025 06:24 AM IST
Govt scraps its ambitious ₹1 crop insurance scheme
Maharashtra government ends ₹1 crop insurance scheme due to irregularities, saving ₹7,000 crore amid fiscal deficit, plans new scheme for kharif season.
Published on Apr 01, 2025 06:08 AM IST
Pawar rules out farm loan waiver for now, says ‘all promises need not be fulfilled’
This is the second election promise the Mahayuti government has reneged on due to the state’s precarious finances
Published on Mar 30, 2025 06:42 AM IST
At ₹64,008 crore, Maharashtra's gender budget provision constitutes 8.45 per cent of total outlay
At ₹64,008 crore, Maharashtra's gender budget provision constitutes 8.45 per cent of total outlay
Published on Mar 26, 2025 05:35 PM IST
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Pune set to hold both assembly, council deputy speaker posts
Bansode, three-time legislator from Pimpri and member of the Scheduled Castes, is likely to be elected unopposed
Published on Mar 26, 2025 07:24 AM IST
Within six months after joining Congress, former MP Bhaskar Khatgaonkar joins NCP
Former MP Bhaskar Khatgaonkar, who recently switched from Congress, has joined the NCP to strengthen its base in Nanded, amid shifting political alliances.
Published on Mar 24, 2025 08:24 AM IST
Lacklustre fight from MVA
Opposition parties in Maharashtra struggle to unite against the government post-election defeat, while ruling parties face internal conflicts and scrutiny over corruption.
Published on Mar 24, 2025 08:12 AM IST
Ajit assures Muslims of action against communal hatred spreaders
MUMBAI: Deputy CM Ajit Pawar warns against intimidating Muslims, condemning communal tensions and questioning the relevance of reviving Aurangzeb's tomb debate.
Published on Mar 23, 2025 07:30 AM IST
Sharad Pawar meets nephew Ajit Pawar; ally Sanjay Raut reacts
The meeting of Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar drew sharp comments from NCP (SP) ally and Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut.
Updated on Mar 23, 2025 03:48 AM IST
‘If anyone dares…’: Ajit Pawar's warning against those who ‘intimidate Muslims’
Pawar's remarks come days after Nagpur witnessed clashes following a rumour that religious books were burnt during a right-wing protest
Published on Mar 22, 2025 11:15 AM IST
Changes to be made in Ladki Bahin: Ajit
The government will not recover money doled out to ineligible candidates, said the deputy chief minister
Published on Mar 18, 2025 07:42 AM IST