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Farmer suicides figures in Maharashtra worrying; Centre should come up with policy, says Pawar
Farmer suicides figures in Maharashtra worrying; Centre should come up with policy, says Pawar
Published on Mar 15, 2025 12:54 PM IST
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Plagued by desertions, Sena (UBT) chalks out plan to retain Konkan base
Raut in the meeting said that the Sena (UBT) enjoyed the same support in Rajapur and Konkan. “It is the legacy of Balasaheb Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray that the people in Konkan stand by us,” he said. “We have found new faces after the recent defections
Published on Feb 17, 2025 07:42 AM IST
Maharashtra polls: Will Marathwada spoil Mahayuti’s game again?
Marathwada's assembly elections could reflect ongoing discontent with the ruling coalition, influenced by caste dynamics and farmer distress
Updated on Nov 19, 2024 08:58 AM IST
“I don't approve of ‘Batenge toh Katenge.’ My politics is different,” Munde
BJP's OBC leader Munde has been touring the state as BJP anticipates that OBC consolidation will give them an edge over opposition parties
Updated on Nov 14, 2024 05:57 PM IST
Marathas versus OBCs: Jarange-Patil, Pankaja Munde battle it out in Beed rallies
In Marathwada, rallies intensified the Maratha-OBC reservation conflict, with leaders issuing ultimatums and urging unity for community demands ahead of elections.
Updated on Oct 13, 2024 06:44 AM IST
Marathwada rain toll touches 10
Rains have also damaged kharif crops spread across 1.16 million hectares in the region, affecting 1.46 million farmers
Updated on Sep 04, 2024 07:54 AM IST
Heavy rains inundate fields, homes in Marathwada, 4 dead
With rains continuing on Monday, deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis reviewed the situation in the evening and ordered the administration to start the assessment of crop damage due to floods immediately
Updated on Sep 03, 2024 09:00 AM IST
Drought-prone Marathwada region battered by torrential rains, leaving four dead
According to reports, the deluge has also claimed the lives of 88 cattle and damaged 135 houses, with 284 revenue circles experiencing heavy rainfall
Published on Sep 02, 2024 05:46 PM IST
The view from Maratha-OBC ground zero: Bad blood spills onto Marathwada streets
The districts of Beed, Jalna and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar — formerly Aurangabad have emerged as the epicentre of the rising Maratha-OBC conflict
Updated on Jul 31, 2024 09:18 AM IST
Govt mulling realignment of Shaktipeeth highway: Shinde
Shinde’s statement came a day after public works (public enterprises) minister Dada Bhuse and higher and technical education minister Chandrakant Patil made conflicting statements on the issue
Updated on Jun 22, 2024 07:18 AM IST
Maratha activist Manoj Jarange-Patil starts hunger strike in Jalna
Maratha activist Manoj Jarange-Patil begins indefinite strike for blanket reservation to Marathas, challenging ruling alliance in upcoming assembly polls.
Updated on Jun 09, 2024 07:16 AM IST
Lok Sabha polls: Mahayuti trailing in six of eight constituencies in Marathwada
The Marathwada region saw major polarisation of votes based on caste in the backdrop of the quota protest over the last eight months
Published on Jun 04, 2024 10:51 AM IST
Election in Pincodes: Maratha quota turmoil deepens caste fault lines
HT looks at some key constituencies across the country that encapsulate the issues shaping the ongoing Lok Sabha electoral contest.
Updated on May 11, 2024 07:28 AM IST
Hot, humid weather in most Maharashtra constituencies going to polls today
In Baramati constituency of Pune, along with Satara, Sangli, Solapur and Madha will experience above-normal temperatures between 40 and 44 degrees Celsius
Updated on May 07, 2024 08:14 AM IST
Maharashtra elections 2024: It’s a close fight in Marathwada and Vidarbha
Of the eight seats, six are held by the ruling alliance, one is with the Shiv Sena (UBT), while the independent Amravati MP is now a BJP candidate
Updated on Apr 26, 2024 09:33 AM IST
Marathwada could be a clincher in Maharashtra’s 48 LS seats
According to experts, the Mahayuti will find it tough to retain its tally and could even lose half the seats in the region if it does not do some damage-control
Updated on Apr 23, 2024 09:01 AM IST
Unseasonal rain destroys 38K ha of crops, poses new challenge for ruling alliance
Since April 8, torrential rains and hailstorms have hit the western parts of Vidarbha which includes Amaravati, Akola, Yavatmal, Washim, Buldhana and parts of eastern Vidarbha such as Nagpur and Wardha. All eight districts in Marathwada have been affected by the untimely rain
Updated on Apr 14, 2024 07:20 AM IST
Unseasonal rain lashes parts of Maharashtra, damages crops
As per the data provided by the Regional Meteorological Centre, Nagpur, both Nagpur and Wardha reported 7 mm and 3 mm rainfall, respectively, till Thursday 5.30
Published on Apr 11, 2024 10:40 PM IST
Above-normal temperature & unseasonal rainfall to continue to affect weather conditions in Maha
IMD on Friday, March 1 through a virtual press conference issued an extended long-range temperature and rainfall forecast for the summer season this year between March to May
Updated on Mar 02, 2024 10:48 AM IST
The importance of Ashok Chavan
The exit of the Marathwada strongman a few months before the general election is a bigger loss for the Congress than a win for the BJP, say political observers
Published on Feb 20, 2024 06:53 PM IST
Ketaki Ghoge
CM Shinde gears up to mobilise his saffron support base through party’s spiritual yatra
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is launching the 'Bhakti-Shakti Samvad Yatra' to connect with religious groups and strengthen his party's support base. The yatra will visit major temples and spiritual sects across the state, and will be led by the 'Dharmveer Adhyatmik Sena' wing of Shinde's Shiv Sena party. The yatra will last until February 28 and will be monitored by MP Shrikant Shinde. This initiative aims to establish a direct link between the CM and religious-spiritual establishments in Maharashtra.
Updated on Dec 25, 2023 07:12 AM IST
Decoding the Maratha claim for reservations
Given the mushrooming demand for quotas by dominant communities, there is a need to evaluate these demands using logic and cold hard facts
Published on Dec 13, 2023 03:06 AM IST
Lowest number of Kunbi documents found in Marathwada
In comparison, far more Kunbi status documents have been found in other regions of Maharashtra as per the government data
Published on Nov 29, 2023 09:49 PM IST
Contours of growing caste disharmony in Maharashtra
The tension between the Marathas and the OBCs is diametrically opposed to the idea of social solidarity, the basis of the 19th century anti-caste movement
Published on Nov 20, 2023 06:53 PM IST
Monsoon leaves state with drought-like situation
The end of the monsoon season in India has left the state of Maharashtra facing a water deficit of around 26%, with the drought-prone region of Marathwada having the lowest water availability. The insufficient rainfall has led to over 2,300 villages and hamlets being supplied with potable water through tankers, a number that is expected to increase in the coming months. The deficit in water availability is also affecting hydro power generation in the state.
Updated on Oct 02, 2023 06:54 AM IST
Pune records 15% rainfall deficiency from Jun 1 to Sep 21
In an El Nino year, the monsoon conditions have been weak resulting in ‘normal’ category rainfall in most parts of the country
Published on Sep 22, 2023 11:34 PM IST
Gayatri Vajpeyee
14 districts record high rainfall deficiency; Jalna, Satara, and Sangli most vulnerable
At least 14 districts in Maharashtra are facing significant rainfall deficiency, with Jalna, Satara, and Sangli among the worst affected, according to the India Meteorological Department. Marathwada has the highest number of districts with deficiency, followed by central Maharashtra and Vidarbha. However, three districts - Nanded, Palghar, and Thane - are experiencing excess rainfall. While light rainfall is expected in isolated areas, the influence of westerlies is expected to increase in 48 hours, leading to light to moderate rainfall in certain regions.
Updated on Aug 24, 2023 08:26 PM IST
Gayatri Vajpeyee
Who is Raghunathdada Patil and why does KCR want him?
KCR has inducted the farmer leader in his attempt to expand his party's footprint in Maharashtra. Will it give Patil's political career a shot in the arm?
Published on Aug 09, 2023 09:48 AM IST
Moderate rainfall in parts of Pune, IMD issues yellow alert for May 29-30
The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Pune district and eight other districts in Maharashtra, with moderate rainfall expected on May 29-31 due to several weather conditions. Citizens are advised to follow department warnings and advisories.
Updated on May 27, 2023 09:08 PM IST
Gayatri Vajpeyee
Southern, western parts of Pune most affected due to rains
On Saturday, areas including Katraj, Bibvewadi, Dhankawadi, and Sahakarnagar experienced hailstorms while, other areas including Pashan, Hadapsar, Kondhwa, Kothrud, Warje, Sinhgad road, the central part of the city experienced rainfall along with thunderstorms
Updated on Apr 15, 2023 11:36 PM IST
Gayatri Vajpeyee
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