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Oppn drags Fadnavis into Koratkar row, BJP denies ties

State BJP chief and revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Saturday said there was no link between Koratkar and the CMO

Oppn drags Fadnavis into Koratkar row, BJP denies ties
Published on Mar 30, 2025 06:28 AM IST

No need to raise Aurangzeb, when Shivaji took everyone along: Ajit

Maharashtra's Ajit Pawar opposes calls to raze Aurangzeb's grave, emphasizing Shivaji's inclusive rule and warning against community discord.

Mumbai, India - Oct. 11, 2024: Bollywood actor Sayaji Shinde joins the NCP in presence of the party chief Ajit Pawar and Praful Patel, Chhagan Bhujbal and Sunil Tatkare and other senior leaders at MCA lounge, Churchgate in Mumbai, India, on Friday, October 11, 2024. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
Published on Mar 22, 2025 08:18 AM IST

Arson, clashes in Nagpur as Aurangzeb row heats up

According to officials, trouble began in the evening shortly after members of Hindu right-wing outfits held a demonstration near Shivaji statue in Mahal area.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis made an appeal to people to not pay heed to rumours and maintain peace.(Sunny Shende/HT)
Updated on Mar 18, 2025 05:29 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.

Mumbai, India - March 5, 2025: BJP party workers protest against Abu Azmi Member of the Maharashtra Assembly at Bandra in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
Published on Mar 06, 2025 08:26 AM IST

Signboards of Delhi's Akbar Road, Humayun Road defaced by ‘Chhava’ fans: Report

Delhi police are monitoring the developments to ensure law and order and prevent further vandalism

Chhava stars Vicky Kaushal as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj(HT File)
Updated on Feb 22, 2025 03:32 PM IST

Fadnavis announces 50cr for Shivshrusti project, stresses on fort conservation

PUNE: CM Fadnavis announced ₹50 crore for Shiv Shrusti park and plans for a grand Shivaji memorial in Agra, emphasizing Maharashtra's cultural heritage.

Pune, Feb 19 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis pays floral tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj during the inauguration of the 'Jai Shivaji-Jai Bharat' padyatra in Pune on Wednesday. (ANI Photo) (CMO Maharashtra X)
Published on Feb 20, 2025 07:22 AM IST

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti: Here's what is open or closed in Mumbai

Some establishments in Mumbai may be closed due to the occasion of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj jayanti: On the occasion of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti in Thane, Teen haat naka, Bhagava colored flags are being sold. A mother is seen showing the flag to her child, in Thane, in Mumbai, India, on, Tuesday, February -18, 2024. (Praful Gangurde /HT Photo)
Updated on Feb 19, 2025 01:23 PM IST

Maharashtra polls: Sena (UBT), Fadnavis duel over Shivaji statue issue

The Shiv Sena (UBT) and BJP clash over Maratha pride, with accusations flying after a statue collapse. Fadnavis challenges Thackeray's temple plans

A 35-foot statue of Shivaji Maharaj collapsed in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg (HT/Yogesh Naik)
Updated on Nov 07, 2024 09:09 AM IST

Yogi Adityanath invokes Shivaji, underscores ‘batenge...’ message in Maharashtra campaign

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath also said those who don’t like Bajrangbali should go wherever they want to

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath pays floral tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj during a public meeting for Maharashtra assembly elections, at Teosa, in Amravati on Wednesday. (ANI PHOTO)
Updated on Nov 07, 2024 06:14 AM IST
By, Nagpur/ Lucknow

Maharashtra: New Shivaji statue to be built by Statue of Unity maker

Maharashtra's government has awarded a ₹20 crore contract for a new 60-foot Shivaji statue in Sindhudurg, after the previous one collapsed

A 35-foot statue of Shivaji Maharaj collapsed in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg (HT/Yogesh Naik)
Updated on Oct 12, 2024 09:46 AM IST

Shivaji Maharaj at the epicentre as battle for votes begins in Maharashtra

Ahead of Maharashtra elections, Chhatrapati Shivaji's legacy is a key political issue, with parties unveiling statues amid delays in a proposed memorial project

Sambhajiraje, who once was a BJP Rajya Sabha MP, attempted to inspect the proposed site by going into the Arabian Sea. Since boats are not allowed there, he used binoculars to see if any work was in progress. (Anshuman Poyrekar/ Hindustan Times)
Updated on Oct 07, 2024 08:51 AM IST

Statue collapse an affront to Maharashtra dharma, say MVA leaders at rally

The collapse of Shivaji’s statue in Malvan has become a rallying point for MVA ahead of assembly polls, demanding punishment for those responsible

The ‘Jode Maro Andolan’ (hit with footwear) rally started with MVA leaders paying their respects to martyrs of the statehood movement at the iconic Hutatma Chowk and the statue of Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray in Colaba. It concluded at the equestrian statue of Shivaji near the gateway (Hindustan Times)
Updated on Sep 02, 2024 09:25 AM IST

Shivaji statue collapse: Ready to apologise, says CM Shinde; spot cordoned off

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde apologized for Shivaji statue collapse, deemed BJP's protest avoidable. Committees are set to investigate and plan a new statue

Party workers of Ajit Pawar’s NCP organized a ‘silent protest’ near the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji at Juhu beach on Thursday. (Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times)
Updated on Aug 30, 2024 08:53 AM IST

MVA announces protests against Mahayuti over fallen Shivaji statue

The opposition coalition plans to stage a protest march at the Gateway of India on September 1, followed by a statewide 'Jode Maro' (slipper them) agitation

A statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, erected by the Navy and inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last year, collapses at Rajkot Fort, in Malvan, Monday.(PTI)
Updated on Aug 28, 2024 03:05 PM IST

Mahayuti in damage control mode after placing jiretop on Modi’s head

The ruling alliance realised that the act of making Modi wear the jiretop could have upset the politically significant Maratha community

Varanasi, May 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets with Nationalist Congress Party Working President Praful Patel and NDA leaders during his nomination filing for the Lok Sabha elections, in Varanasi on Tuesday. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Home Minister Amit Shah are also seen. (ANI Photo) (BJP)
Updated on May 16, 2024 10:48 AM IST

Indian Navy unveils new Shivaji-inspired designs of epaulettes for top officers

The Navy is also set to revise the nomenclature of naval ranks in line with Indian traditions.

Newly designed epaulettes for Naval officers(Indian Navy)
Published on Dec 29, 2023 11:21 AM IST

This enthusiast devoted his life to Chhatrapati Shivaji’s forts

Parab’s upcoming book, which unveils the coronation ceremony of Shivaji Maharaj, is eagerly awaited by history lovers and is set to be published within a month. In celebration of the 350th anniversary of the coronation ceremony, various YouTube channels dedicated to fort enthusiasts have been playing Parab’s prerecorded online lectures

Mumbai, India - June 10, 2023: Historian Appa Parab with his books at his residence, at Dadar, in Mumbai, India, on Saturday, June 10, 2023. (Photo by Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo) (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jun 11, 2023 12:56 AM IST

Beacon of courage & bravery: PM Modi on 350th coronation anniversary of Shivaji

The prime minister said that taking inspiration from Shivaji Maharaj, the Indian Navy was freed from the trace of slavery.

PM Modi was addressing the nation on the 350th coronation anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.(Twitter @narendramodi)
Published on Jun 02, 2023 12:46 PM IST
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Dharmadhikari’s public service has resulted in such a huge crowd: Shah

Speaking at the programme, Amit Shah said, “People are sitting here in 42 degrees as far as I can see. It is the public service of Dharmadhikari sans any expectation that has resulted in such a huge crowd. Only respect and devotion can make this possible, and it can only come from the sacrifice, submission and service of Appasaheb

Navi Mumbai, India - April 16, 2023:Union Home Minister Amit Shah along with Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis conferred Maharashtra Bhushan to Dr. Appasaheb Dharmaadhikari at Corporate Park , Kharghar in Navi Mumbai, India, on Sunday, April 16, 2023. (Photo by Bachchan Kumar/ HT PHOTO) (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Apr 17, 2023 01:11 AM IST
ByG. Mohiuddin Jeddy

Youth Congress leader accuses Savarkar of rape advocacy, BJP-Shiv Sena fume

Former Congress minister Vijay Wadettiwar, who is Shivani’s father, said that his daughter had taken the reference from a Marathi book ‘Saha Soneri Pane’ (Six Golden Pages) written by Savarkar himself.

“They will never organise a morcha to promote the thoughts of (Mahatma) Phule, Shahu (Maharaj) and (Dr Babasaheb) Ambedkar but hold rallies for Savarkar,” Shivani can be seen saying to a gathering in a video clip that she shared on her Twitter handle on Friday. “We women are afraid of Savarkar’s thoughts because he used to believe that rape is a political weapon, and it should be used against one’s political opponents. How would women like us feel safe? And these people are taking out rallies to promote the thoughts of such people.” (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Apr 16, 2023 12:59 AM IST

Shahir Sable biopic dialogue connected by netizens to Thackeray-Shinde clash

The trailer has already gone viral on social media, perhaps for the wrong reasons: netizens have been connecting a dialogue mouthed by Sable to the political clash between Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde

Shahir Sable biopic dialogue connected by netizens to Thackeray-Shinde clash
Updated on Apr 13, 2023 01:16 AM IST
ByNiraj Pandit

Delhi man arrested with cocaine worth 16 crore

The cocaine was ingeniously concealed in cloth buttons the passenger, identified as Ankit Singh, was carrying while flying from Addis Ababa in Ethiopia.

Delhi man arrested with cocaine worth <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>16 crore
Updated on Jan 07, 2023 01:19 AM IST
ByVijay Kumar Yadav

Amid Shivaji row, Maharashtra guv Koshyari writes to Shah seeking ‘guidance’

Facing protests over his “objectionable” remark that Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji was an icon of the past era, Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has written to Union home minister Amit Shah seeking his “advice” on what to do next

Mumbai, India - November 26, 2019: Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari at Raj Bhavan in Mumbai, India, on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Dec 13, 2022 04:40 AM IST
By, Mumbai

Maha minister compares Shinde's rebellion to Shivaji's Agra escape, sparks row

Maharashtra Congress has demanded the resignation of state tourism minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha over his comparison of chief minister Eknath Shinde with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

Mangal Prabhat Lodha (Pratik Chorge/HT Photo)
Updated on Dec 01, 2022 04:21 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Raj Thackeray slams Rahul Gandhi: ‘Does he have stature to talk about Savarkar?’

Raj Thackeray said Rahul Gandhi does not have the intelligence to understand that Savarkar's letter was a strategy to come out of jail. “How can it be termed as surrender?” Raj Thackeray said as he addressed his party workers on Sunday.

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray addressed his party workers on Sunday.
Published on Nov 27, 2022 09:58 PM IST

When Muslim countries protested...: Sanjay Raut's fresh attack amid Shivaji row

An attempt is going on to make Maharashtra ‘impotent’, Sanjay Raut wrote in his weekly column Rokthok commenting on the Shivaji row. A Maharashtra bandh should be called protesting the comments of the governor and BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi, Sanjay Raut wrote.

Sanjay Raut referred to the Prophet row and the suspension of Nupur Sharma questioning why the BJP is silent in the Shivaji row.
Updated on Nov 27, 2022 04:03 PM IST

Eknath Shinde reacts after Uddhav Thackeray's dig at governor: ‘Don’t teach us'

Eknath Shinde comments came hours after the former Maharashtra chief minister took a swipe at Bhagat Singh Koshiyari over his remarks on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, urging the Centre to take back the “Amazon parcel” which they sent in the form of a governor.

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde talks to the media.(PTI file)
Updated on Nov 24, 2022 11:08 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Congress' Ashok Chavan wades into Shivaji row, calls for Koshyari's ouster

The row was triggered after the governor called Shivaji a “hero of the past era” and Gadkari a modern-day "hero", sparking criticism not just from the opposition parties but also the ruling Shinde-led Sena faction.

Congress leader Ashok Chavan.(Twitter)
Updated on Nov 22, 2022 06:02 PM IST

'Send guv somewhere else': Shinde Sena MLA vs BJP in row over Shivaji comment

Koshyari on Saturday said that Shivaji Maharaj was a hero of the past era and that the state may turn to personalities such as Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar and Nitin Gadkari as its present heroes.

Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde with state Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis during an all-party meeting, in Mumbai. (PTI)
Updated on Nov 21, 2022 07:26 PM IST
By, New Delhi

‘Why is self-respecting CM silent?’: Raut on guv's ‘old idol’ remark on Shivaji

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari triggered a row on Saturday when he remarked that Shivaji Maharaj has become an “old idol” and the new ones can be found in Babasaheb Ambedkar and Union minister Nitin Gadkari.

Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray faction) leader Sanjay Raut. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Nov 20, 2022 09:07 PM IST
By, New Delhi
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