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Mumbai: The 10-day Ganeshotsav, which sees a community-organised public celebration in the state, has been declared the state festival of Maharashtra. The announcement was made by cultural affairs minister Ashish Shelar in the assembly on Thursday.The demand was made by BJP MLA Hemant Rasane. The community celebration, or sarvajanik Ganeshotsav, was started by freedom fighter Lokmanya Tilak in 1893. "The festival is rooted in social unity, nationalism, the spirit of freedom, self-respect, and pr ...Read More >
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Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has officially declared the over-a-century-old Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav as the State Festival of Maharashtra. This announcement was made on Thursday by Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar during a session of the Legislative Assembly, underscoring the government's commitment to preserving and promoting the cultural legacy of the iconic festival. Minister Shelar, in his speech, emphasized that the Ganeshotsav is more than just a celebration of Lord Ganesha's b ...Read More >
Mumbai: The renovated Carnac Bridge, now called the Sindoor Flyover, linking the eastern and western corridors of South Mumbai, was officially opened on Thursday morning by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The flyover is anticipated to significantly aid in improving East-West traffic flow in South Mumbai. Traffic movement is said to start by 3 pm. CM Devendra Fadnavis opens the Sindoor Flyover, previously referred to as Carnac Bridge. Linking the east and west of South Mumbai, the bridge's nam ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 8 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is set to inaugurate the newly constructed Sindoor flyover, which was earlier known as Carnac, on July 10. According to a release from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the bridge will connect East and West South Mumbai. Also Read | PM Modi in Brasilia: PM Narendra Modi Receives Grand Welcome From Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at Alvorada Palace, Both Leaders To Hold Talks Next. D ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 8 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is set to inaugurate the newly constructed Sindoor flyover, which was earlier known as Carnac, on July 10. According to a release from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the bridge will connect East and West South Mumbai. Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar, and Legislative Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar will be prominently present on the occasion. Located a short distance from Ma ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 8 (PTI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday termed BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's recent comments as "ill-advised," warning they could sow "confusion in the minds of people", as leaders cutting across party lines condemned the Jharkhand politician's statement. Fadnavis's reaction comes as Dubey's "inappropriate" remarks on the language issue drew sharp condemnation from across the political spectrum, including strong disapproval from within the state BJP and ruling al ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 8 (PTI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday termed BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's recent comments as "ill-advised," warning they could sow "confusion in the minds of people", as leaders cutting across party lines condemned the Jharkhand politician's statement. Fadnavis's reaction comes as Dubey's "inappropriate" remarks on the language issue drew sharp condemnation from across the political spectrum, including strong disapproval from within the state BJP and ruling al ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Adani Group has emerged as the only bidder without conditions in the race to acquire Jaiprakash Associates, submitting a ₹12,600 crore offer under the ongoing insolvency process. The other bidders - Dalmia Bharat, Vedanta, Jindal Power and PNC Infratech-have tied their bids to the resolution of a critical land dispute involving the Gautam Buddh Nagar Sports City project, currently pending before the Supreme Court. Jaiprakash Associates has attracted five bids, with Dalmia Bharat lea ...Read More >
Mumbai: Hitting back at CM Devendra Fadnavis for his comment that the Thackeray cousins' 'reunion' rally was a "rudali" (professional women mourners) act and not a "victory celebration", Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray said that the "original BJP" was "dead" and that "those who feel sad about the happy moments of Marathi people are very perverted and mean-spirited."Uddhav also clarified that he was not against any language but was against Hindi compulsion or the imposition of any language ...Read More >
Navi Mumbai: Raigad police beefed up security along the coastline after the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Delhi informed the ICG at Murud in Raigad district that a suspicious 'Pakistani' fishing boat has been spotted in the Arabian Sea about 3 nautical miles near Korlai Fort in Murud taluka on Sunday around 9pm. However, after a police probe, it was learnt that it was not a boat but a fishing net buoy or floater, which is attached to a fishing boat to keep the net afloat. The buoy had accidentally de ...Read More >
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's remarks on Marathi language and Maharashtra's economic contribution have sparked a major controversy. His statements, questioning Maharashtra's financial independence and criticizing regional politics, have drawn sharp criticism from opposition parties and even BJP allies like Shiv Sena. The controversy has ignited a debate on regionalism and economic contributions. BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's controversial comments on Marathi have reignited the language issue in Maharasht ...Read More >
Guwahati/Mumbai: BJP's Jharkhand MP Nishikant Dubey targeted Uddhav and Raj Thackeray on Monday over the Hindi row and attacks on non-Marathi speakers, saying if the Thackerays go to Bihar, UP or TN, they will be "thrashed repeatedly" ("tumko patak patak ke maarenge").Dubey added, "You people (Maharashtra) are surviving on our money. What kind of industries do you have? If you are brave enough to beat up Hindi speakers, you should also beat up those who speak Urdu, Tamil, and Telugu." His remark ...Read More >
Nellore: Minister Nara Lokesh has made it clear that "only those who work for the party will be given positions," and there's no room for compromise on this norm. Addressing a TD leaders' meeting in Nellore, he emphasized the need for strengthening the cadres and ensuring regular outreach to the public every four months. Lokesh acknowledged past mistakes and promised to correct them, adding, "Even Chandrababu is willing to listen -- leadership means being accountable." He vowed to complete the ...Read More >
Mumbai: Jharkhand BJP leader Nishikant Dubey's comments amid the language conflict in Maharashtra on Monday have triggered a huge row in Maharashtra. Faced with strong criticism from the opposition, the ruling Mahayuti government made a statement in the ongoing monsoon session of the State Legislature denouncing Dubey's remarks. Without naming anyone, Dubey hit out at Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray and his cousin and Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray for recent vi ...Read More >
Nagpur: The Maharashtra govt will bring back the legendary sword of Maratha commander, Raghuji Bhosale-I, from Sotheby's before Independence Day. The confirmation came from the minister for culture affairs, Ashish Shelar, who told the Legislative Council that all formalities, including permissions and logistics, were expedited after the state purchased the relic at a global auction. The sword is likely to arrive before July 31."This is not just a weapon, it is a symbol of the Maratha legacy, res ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 7 (ANI): Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief Uddhav Thackeray clarified that his party is not against the Hindi language but accused certain groups of comparing Marathi people to terrorists and undermining Marathi identity. He criticized them for failing to protect Hindus and siding with those who harm Marathi interests. 'We are not against the Hindi language... They are comparing Marathi people to the terrorists of Pahalgam, they are the real Marathi killers... They canno ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 7: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief, Uddhav Thackeray on Monday slammed Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for terming as "rudali" his speech at the victory rally held to celebrate the government's decision to withdraw introduction of Hindi from Grade 1 in the state. "They don't even have the people to express their sorrow. They have to get those people from other parties. I can understand Fadnavis' reaction. But those who feel sad about the happy moments of Marathi people are very ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 7 (ANI): Hitting at BJP Mumbai chief Ashish Shelar for comparing the violence in the Hindi-Marathi controversy to the Pahalgam terror attack, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Monday said that it is wrong and shows the BJP's mindset. Speaking to reporters, Sanjay Raut said, 'A few people refuse to accept the culture and the Marathi language. If not in Maharashtra, where would the Marathi language be - in Pakistan, Bangladesh, or Nepal? If people do a movement ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 7 (ANI): Hitting at BJP Mumbai chief Ashish Shelar for comparing the violence in the Hindi-Marathi controversy to the Pahalgam terror attack, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Monday said that it is wrong and shows the BJP's mindset. Speaking to reporters, Sanjay Raut said, "A few people refuse to accept the culture and the Marathi language. If not in Maharashtra, where would the Marathi language be - in Pakistan, Bangladesh, or Nepal? If people do a movement ...Read More >
Mumbai: BJP Mumbai president and Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Adv. Ashish Shelar launched a sharp attack on Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray following their recent joint rally, calling the event "an over-staged spectacle" filled with incomplete thoughts and irrelevant speeches. Commenting on the performance of both Thackerays, Shelar remarked, "One left his thoughts incomplete, while the other rambled without relevance. It was more of a theatrical show than a political statement." D ...Read More >
New Delhi: The political fallout between US President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk escalated sharply on Sunday, with Trump slamming Musk's newly announced "America Party" as a recipe for "total disruption and chaos." In a blistering post on his Truth Social account, Trump said Musk had "gone off the rails," accusing the Tesla and SpaceX chief of pursuing a "third political party" that would never succeed in America's entrenched two-party system. The comments come a day after Musk for ...Read More >
Following Uddhav and Raj Thackeray's joint rally celebrating the government's reversal on Hindi language imposition, Congress leaders downplayed their claim. Prithviraj Chavan acknowledged the Thackerays' celebration but highlighted widespread opposition to the GRs.After Uddhav and Raj Thackeray hosted a joint rally claiming credit for the government's climbdown on the "imposition" of the Hindi language, the Congress reminded the cousins that the government's move was opposed by various sections ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 6 (ANI): Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray on Sunday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for comparing the Pahalgam terror attack to incidents of violence in Maharashtra amid the ongoing language controversy, and said that the ruling party holds 'a lot of poison' in its mind towards the state. He further questioned the ruling BJP in the centre over the delay in arresting the terrorists responsible for the Pahalgam terror attack. 'There is a lot of po ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 6 (ANI): Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray on Sunday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for comparing the Pahalgam terror attack to incidents of violence in Maharashtra amid the ongoing language controversy, and said that the ruling party holds 'a lot of poison' in its mind towards the state. He further questioned the ruling BJP in the centre over the delay in arresting the terrorists responsible for the Pahalgam terror attack. 'There is a lot of po ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 6 (ANI): Amid the political sparring over Hindi imposition charge by the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government, Maharashtra Minister Ashish Shelar on Sunday compared the agony of the Pahalgam terror attack, where Hindus were killed in the name of religion, and those getting 'beaten up' in the name of language. He said that these incidents were distressing for him. 'All these incidents cause pain, suffering, and mental distress. In Pahalgam, they shot ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 6 (PTI) Amid violence against Hindi-speaking people, Maharashtra minister and BJP leader Ashish Shelar on Sunday drew parallels between the Pahalgam terror attack and the beating of "Hindus" in Mumbai, which he said is condoned by some leaders. In a veiled attack on Uddhav Thackeray and his cousin Raj Thackeray who reunited on Saturday at a joint rally for the cause of Marathi people, Shelar said the state is watching how some leaders are "enjoying other Hindus being beaten up". Th ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Maharashtra minister Ashish Shelar dismissed the speeches of Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and MNS chief Raj Thackeray during their joint rally on Saturday as irrelevant, diversionary and vague. Speaking to reporters on Sunday, the Mumbai BJP chief also took a swipe at the Thackeray brothers for trying to hard sell their own agenda and narrative under the premise of opposing 'imposition' of Hindi language in the state. "Thackeray brothers boasted and br ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Maharashtra minister Ashish Shelar on Sunday said that while tourists were targeted based on religion in the recent Pahalgam terror attack, people in Maharashtra were being attacked on linguistic grounds. "In the Pahalgam terror attack, people were asked their religion before being shot. Here, people are being attacked based on their language. It is disappointing," Shelar said, as quoted by news agency PTI. He said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the largest party in the state, woul ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 6 (PTI) Maharashtra minister Ashish Shelar on Sunday said while terrorists had targeted tourists in Pahalgam based on their religion, people were being attacked in the state on linguistic lines, which was disappointing. He asserted that the BJP, being the largest party in Maharashtra, would safeguard the pride of Marathi people while also protecting non-Marathi residents. "Marathi is not a political issue for us," the BJP leader told reporters here. A viral video recently showed w ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Maharashtra BJP's former president and Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Saturday criticised Shiv Sena UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray, saying that it is clear from his speech that his real agenda is not 'M' for 'Marathi,' but 'M' for 'Municipal Corporation'. "His love for Marathi is nothing but a political stunt that surfaces when elections are near. The public has now recognised this hypocrisy," he remarked in his reaction after Uddhav Thackeray and Raj T ...Read More >
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