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NAVI MUMBAI: An unidentified assailant opened fire at two individuals in Airoli late Monday night, leaving RTI activist Amit Maurya critically injured, police said. The attacker remains at large, and police have yet to establish a motive. The incident occurred around 11:45 pm at Chhatrapati Rahivasi Sangh, where Maurya was meeting his friend, contractor Sandeep Gawas, who was overseeing construction work in the area. According to Rabale police, the attacker arrived on a motorcycle and fired fo ...Read More >
Pune: Bigg Boss fame Abhijeet Bichukale has filed his nomination as an independent candidate for the Baramati Assembly by-election, adding a new twist to the contest. The bypoll was necessitated following the accidental demise of former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. The election battle in Baramati is now gaining momentum with multiple candidates entering the fray. Bichukale, who is known for contesting elections frequently, said he will fight this election with full determinatio ...Read More >
Mumbai: A fresh controversy has erupted in Maharashtra after Jain monk Acharya Nayan Padmasagar claimed that Maharani Tarabai - the daughter-in-law of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and wife of Rajaram Maharaj - belonged to the Jain community. Shiv Sena UBT leader Sanjay Raut has slammed the remarks calling it an attempt to alter the identity of Maharashtra. Speaking at a Jain community event in Mumbai, the monk claimed that Maharani Tararani, the legendary Maratha queen who fought against Aurangz ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) The teaser of the upcoming Marathi film 'Raja Shivaji' was unveiled on Tuesday. It was released alongside 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge', and tells the story of one of the world's greatest warrior kings. The film stars Riteish Deshmukh in the role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, who has also helmed the film. At its core is a powerful story of vision, courage, and conviction, of a son who took a sacred vow and changed the course of history. The teaser offers a glimps ...Read More >
Mumbai, Feb 16 (PTI) The Shiv Sena (UBT) on Monday said Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal, by equating Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj with Tipu Sultan, has unnecessarily provided the BJP an issue. In an editorial in Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece Saamana, the party said the BJP, as always, has given a Hindu-Muslim colour to the Tipu Sultan controversy. Tipu Sultan is considered a hero in Pakistan, but the Bharatiya Janata Party does not find it condemnable to allow an India-Pakistan ...Read More >
Chief Minister arrived in Phaltan and wasted no time in extending support to his ''friend'' Days after the suicide of a doctor in Maharashtra's Satara district, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis Sunday threw his weight behind a former BJP MP who has been accused by the Opposition of "pressuring" the doctor. The 29-year-old doctor's body was found in a hotel in Satara's Phaltan town. In a five-page letter, purportedly written by her before her death, she claimed to have been pressured by a forme ...Read More >
Mumbai: In Maharashtra, specialised cancer treatment will soon be available at the district level too. The state government on Tuesday passed a comprehensive cancer care policy to provide quality treatment to patients through a three-tier integrated system. Under the policy, specialised cancer treatment will be made available in 18 hospitals across the state. "To support this initiative, the state government will establish a new entity the Maharashtra Cancer Care, Research and Education Foundat ...Read More >
Pune: Renowned author Vishwas Patil was unanimously elected as the president of the 99th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan (All India Marathi Literary Meet) on Sunday.The programme, scheduled to take place in Satara from Jan 1 to 4, 2026, has been organised by the Shahupuri branch of the Maharashtra Sahitya Parishad and the Mavala Foundation."Vishwas Patil's name was a top recommendation from organisations affiliated with the federation. As the Sammelan is being hosted by the Shahupuri br ...Read More >
Chennai, August 1: Actor, music director and producer G V Prakash Kumar, who has won the National Award for Best Music Direction (Songs) for the Tamil, Telugu bilingual film Vaathi, has called the honour "a blessing for the second time". Taking to his X timeline soon after the 71st National Awards were announced, G V Prakash expressed his gratitude to the jury and the selection committee of the National Awards and the entire team of Vaathi. G V Prakash wrote, "A blessing for the second time. I' ...Read More >
Mumbai/Nagpur: Criticising the BJP-led Mahayuti govt's decision to assign the sports and youth welfare department to NCP MLA Manikrao Kokate over the 'rummy-in-the-House' controversy, the opposition on Friday said govt would now make rummy a state game and advocate for its inclusion in the Olympics.In the wake of growing public outrage over Kokate's conduct and controversial remarks, CM Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday changed his portfolio from agriculture to sports and youth welfare, minority dev ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a significant move aimed at reviving the party's fortunes in its traditional strongholds, the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar faction) has appointed Shashikant Shinde as its new Maharashtra state president. A low-key yet influential Maratha leader from Western Maharashtra, Shinde replaces Jayant Patil, the longest-serving state chief of the party. Shinde, 61, is a Mathadi (porter) union leader from Satara and is widely seen as a non-controversial figure. After his ...Read More >
The attackers reportedly demanded a change in the name of his organisation, ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Pravin Gaikwad, President of Sambhaji Brigade, was attacked with black ink during an event in Maharashtra * The Shivdharma Foundation claimed responsibility, led by Deepak Kate * Deepak Kate is the BJP Yuva Morcha secretary and coordinator for western Maharashtra Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Mumbai: Maratha outfit Sambhaji Brigade's state presi ...Read More >
Mumbai: Political parties across the spectrum expressed their happyness, following the inclusion of 12 forts constructed by Maratha King Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the Unesco World Heritage List. Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and deputy CM Eknath Shinde extended their gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for facilitating the achievement. The BJP planned to commemorate the occasion with Shiv Aarti events throughout Mumbai during the weekend, including at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Mahara ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Expressing happiness over the UNESCO tag for 12 forts, including 11 from Maharashtra and one from Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) founder Raj Thackeray on Saturday asked the state government to demolish illegal structures near the historical sites, irrespective of the religion and caste of encroachers. Raj Thackeray, in his post on social media platform X, said, "The government should not just celebrate this but also acknowledge the responsibility. ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Punjab chief ministerBhagwant Mann on Thursday said the government will table a bill in the assembly on Friday to introduce harsher punishment for religious sacrilege. However, the law will not be enacted immediately, as the government plans to hold consultations with stakeholders before finalising the legislation.Mann said the decision was taken in a meeting of the cabinet earlier in the day. After the legislation is tabled, Punjab govt will gather suggestions on the law from stakeh ...Read More >
Mumbai: Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday inaugurated the newly built Sindoor Bridge, formerly known as Carnac Bridge, in South Mumbai. He said the renaming marks a symbolic break from colonial-era legacies. Both the deputy CMs, Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, did not attend the inauguration event.In the past, the bridge wasknown and referred to as as Carnac bridge after James Rivett Carnac, the governor of the Bombay Presidency from the year 1839 to 1842.According to Histor ...Read More >
Kolkata, July 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) The West Bengal unit of BJP, under the leadership of its new State party President Samik Bhattacharya is making all efforts to ensure a political rally in the state, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing it, before Trinamool Congress's annual Martyrs' day rally in Kolkata on July 21. An insider from the state committee of BJP said that the week before July 21, the Prime Minister is scheduled to go for an election campaign in Bihar where the Assembly polls ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], July 4 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled the statue of Shrimant Bajirao Peshwa I in Pune, Maharashtra, on Friday. In his address, the Union Home Minister said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given the mantra of 'Vikas Bhi Virasat Bhi,' under which it is crucial to make our 'thousands of years' old culture, its history and the inspiring figures, accessible to our youth and warriors, according to a release. He said that the land of Pune is the birthpl ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], July 4 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled the statue of Shrimant Bajirao Peshwa I in Pune, Maharashtra, on Friday. In his address, the Union Home Minister said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given the mantra of "Vikas Bhi Virasat Bhi," under which it is crucial to make our "thousands of years" old culture, its history and the inspiring figures, accessible to our youth and warriors, according to a release. He said that the land of Pune is the birthpl ...Read More >
Ranchi: The historic Yatra celebrations at the Jagannath Temple in Dhurwa here commenced early on Friday morning with sacred rituals and a sea of devotees thronging the temple premises. Chants and sounds of conch shells rent the air as priests perform the "mangal aarti" at 4 am, marking the beginning of the 334th annual chariot festival dedicated to Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra.By 5 am, the idols of the deities were open for darshan. As per schedule, darshan was halted at ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 27 (UNI) An escalating controversy surrounds Italian luxury house Prada following its presentation of sandals strikingly similar to traditional Kolhapuri chappals in its Men's Spring Collection at Milan Fashion Week. The dispute, now a significant issue in Maharashtra, centres on Prada marketing the design for 1.2 lakh rupees without acknowledging its Indian origin, the artisans, or its deep cultural significance. The Kolhapuri chappal, granted Geographical Indication (GI) status ...Read More >
Mumbai: Tata Power on Thursday submitted an application to the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) for a distribution licence to distribute electricity in new areas across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and in other parts of the state. This includes a few locations within Mumbai, where it does not serve customers at present."This area in Mumbai includes localities in Mulund, Bhandup, and parts of Kanjur-Powai where MSEDCL supplies power," an official said, adding that all ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India's active Covid case tally crossed the 6,000 mark with 769 new infections being reported in the last 48 hours, according to the Union health ministry data released on Sunday. Kerala continues to be the most affected state, followed by Gujarat, West Bengal and Delhi, according to the ministry. Due to the rising Covid cases, the Centre is conducting mock drills to check facility-level preparedness and has instructed all states to ensure availability of oxygen, isolation beds, ven ...Read More >
Maharashtra FYJC Admission 2025: The Maharashtra School Education Board published the tentative general merit list on June 7 via the centralized admission website at mahafyjcadmissions.in. After this, the general final merit list will be announced on June 11. Maharashtra FYJC Admission 2025: Raise Grievances The link for raising complaints on the provisional merit list has now been activated by the Board. According to the new timetable, the timeframe for raising concerns on the tentative meri ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday debunked all allegations made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi about rigging and match-fixing in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections. In his articles titled 'Those Rejected by the People Deny the Mandate', published in the same three newspapers where Gandhi's write-ups appeared, CM Fadnavis advised the Congress MP to "accept defeat, introspect on where you went wrong, why your connect with the people is lacking, and w ...Read More >
Maharashtra FYJC 2025 First Merit List Released : Besides the newly declared merit list, Maharashtra FYJC admissions 2023 merit list should now be declared by the Department of School Education and Sports with a challenge period. This means that the candidates who have applied for Class 11 admissions for the academic session 2025-26 can check their merit position online on mahafyjcadmissions.in For complaints if any against this merit list, students have the opportunity from June 6 till June 7 ...Read More >
The historic Shivarajyabhishek ceremony, which marked a turning point in the rise of Swarajya and Maratha identity, completes 351 years in 2025. Considered a cornerstone of Indian self-rule, this grand event continues to inspire generations. On this occasion, renowned Kolhapur-based historian Indrajit Sawant spoke to Local18 about the legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's coronation and the mysteries surrounding the legendary 32-maund (approximately 144kg) golden throne. The formidable and s ...Read More >
Bengaluru, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) The political temperature in Karnataka soared after a tragic stampede near the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru claimed the lives of 11 people during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) IPL 2025 victory celebrations. As grief and anger mount, sharp criticism has emerged from the Opposition, with BJP leaders holding the Karnataka government squarely responsible for the chaos. BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar launched a scathing attack on the Congress adm ...Read More >
Kolhapur: The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Coronation Ceremony was celebrated with great enthusiasm in the Durbar Hall of the Naveen Rajwada on Friday. The ceremony was celebrated to mark the 351st anniversary of his 'Rajyabhishek' (coronation). It was on this day in 1674 that the legendary warrior king took the title Chhatrapati, marking the establishment of his kingdom Hindavi Swarajya. The idol of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was anointed by the hands of Yuvraj Malojiraje Chhatrapati's son Ya ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jun 6 (PTI) People from all walks of life gathered at Raigad Fort in Maharashtra on Friday to pay tributes to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to mark the 351st anniversary of his 'rajyabhishek' (coronation). It was on this day in 1674 that the legendary warrior king took the title Chhatrapati, marking the establishment of his kingdom Hindavi Swarajya. The hill fort, situated in the Sahyadri range in Raigad district and built massively by Shivaji Maharaj in the second half of the 17th centu ...Read More >
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