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New Delhi: In a win for India, 'Maratha Military Landscapes', representing extraordinary fortification and military system envisioned by the Maratha rulers, was on Friday inscribed on the coveted UNESCO World Heritage List. This is India's 44th property to receive the recognition. "This global accolade celebrates India's enduring cultural legacy, showcasing its diverse traditions of architectural brilliance, regional identity and historical continuity," the Culture Ministry said. Prime Minister ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): Ahead of the Bihar assembly elections, Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) president Chirag Paswan received a death threat on social media, his party spokesperson Rajesh Bhatt said on Friday. Bhatt also filed a complaint at the Cyber Police Station in Patna in the matter. As per the written complaint, the death threat was issued by an Instagram user under the name 'Tiger Meraj Idisi'. 'The threat was issued due to Paswan's growing popularity. T ...Read More >
Mumbai: Referring to Dy CM Eknath Shinde's visit to New Delhi late on Wednesday, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut claimed on Friday that Shinde had reportedly told Union home minister Amit Shah he was ready to merge the Shiv Sena with the BJP to get the post of chief minister. The Shiv Sena dismissed his claims, with minister Uday Samant saying Raut was an expert at creating a fake narrative.While it is not known if Shinde met Shah, he posted a photo with Union defence minister Rajnath Singh on Th ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 11: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Friday took a jibe at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde over his latest visit to Delhi, saying that he was so desperate to become the CM that he has offered to merge the Shiv Sena with BJP. Raut claimed that Shinde complained about Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis during his recent meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi. Shiv Sena spokesperson Sheetal Mhatre, however, hit out at the Rajya Sabha MP, saying he has a ...Read More >
Mumbai: With activists of political parties resorting to violence in the name of asserting Marathi asmita (prestige), a sense of unease has gripped many, especially in the class engaged in providing services and running small establishments.They fear that they or their employees could be targeted because they do not speak Marathi fluently. Political aggression manifesting in acts of violence like the Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad who slapped a canteen staff at the MLA hostel on Tuesday has also b ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Maharashtra legislative Council on Thursday witnessed pandemonium over a demand of 50 per cent reservation in housing for locals in Mumbai. The House had to be adjourned after minister Shabhuraj Desai and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anil Parab targeted each other with inappropriate comments, which were expunged later. The issue was raised by Shiv Sena (UBT), to which minister Desai responded asking why no such decision was taken when Uddhav Thackeray was the CM. This led to the intense v ...Read More >
Mumbai: The State Legislative Council witnessed high drama on Thursday when two Shiv Sainiks - minister Shambhuraj Desai and Anil Parab, belonging to Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Uddhav Thackeray, respectively, were about to charge at each other but were quickly stopped by other members. The atmosphere in the council became tense for a few minutes, after Desai took strong exception to Parab's "traitor" jibe targeted at him, which led to the House getting adjourned for a brief period. ...Read More >
Mumbai : Maharashtra Minister Shambhuraj Desai on Thursday announced in the state Assembly that the government will take stringent action against builders who deny Marathi people homes in Mumbai. His announcement comes amid an ongoing agitation launched by the Shiv Sena-UBT, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena and Marathi Ekikaran Samiti, demanding further development of the Marathi language while strongly opposing the 'imposition' of Hindi language from Class I. The question was raised by Shiv Sena-UB ...Read More >
Gangtok (Sikkim) [India], July 10 (ANI): BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Thursday slammed Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray amid the Hindi-Marathi language row, saying they only beat 'poor people' for not speaking Marathi. Speaking to reporters, Nishikant Dubey said, '.You beat up the poor. But Mukesh Ambani lives there, he speaks very less Marathi. If you have guts, go to him. Mahim has a large Muslim population. If you have guts, go there. SBI chairman doesn't speak Marathi, try hitting him.' Nis ...Read More >
Gangtok (Sikkim) [India], July 10 (ANI): BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Thursday slammed Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray amid the Hindi-Marathi language row, saying they only beat poor people for not speaking Marathi. Speaking to reporters, Nishikant Dubey said, .You beat up the poor. But Mukesh Ambani lives there, he speaks very less Marathi. If you have guts, go to him. Mahim has a large Muslim population. If you have guts, go there. SBI chairman doesnt speak Marathi, try hitting him. Nishikan ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 10 (ANI): Indian National Congress party leader Nana Patole responded to a statement made by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut regarding no alliance within the INDIA bloc and the potential coming together of Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray for the Mumbai local body election. Patole emphasized that local elections are fought based on the confidence and efforts of local party workers and leaders and added, "These elections should not be viewed in that manner ...Read More >
New Delhi: There will be no INDIA bloc arrangement in the upcoming civic body polls in Maharashtra, including in the big-ticket bouts in Mumbai and other municipal corporations, said Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut. Raut said after the Uddhav Thackeray-led SS (UBT) and Raj Thackery-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena buried their differences to fight together against the BJP government "imposing Hindi" in the state, "there is now pressure from the public" on both these parties to forge an electora ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday extended support to protests by teachers at Azad Maidan against the Maharashtra government's dilly-dallying over the disbursement of partial grant to them. The Shiv Sena (UBT) chief, who visited the venue, accused the MahaYuti government of becoming a slave of Delhi. Earlier, NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar also met the protesting teachers and extended his support to them. "I have come to promise you today that we will not sit still un ...Read More >
Mumbai: The ongoing row over Hindi language further escalated in Maharashtra, as the Raj Thackeray-led MNS and other organisations took out a morcha in Mira Bhayandar near Mumbai despite the police denying permission for the march. The march received a huge response from Marathi people, with workers from both MNS and Shiv Sena (UBT) participating in it in large numbers. ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Hundreds took part in a protest march led by the MNS and other groups to defend the Marathi 'asmita' (pride) in Mira Bhayandar area in Thane near Mumbai on Tuesday amid rising political heat following the attack on a shopkeeper for refusal to speak Marathi. The march witnessed detention of several activists by the police with leaders and workers of opposition Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP (SP) also joining the protest. Shiv Sena minister Pratap Sarnaik was heckled and driven away by angry de ...Read More >
Jaipur: Senior Congress leader and former chief minister Ashok Gehlot criticised the Bhajan Lal Sharma-led BJP govt in Rajasthan, accusing it of surrendering to the sand mafia and failing to uphold law and order in the state. Speaking on the birth anniversary of senior Congress leader Late Girija Vyas at PCC Tuesday, Gehlot said, "The sand mafia has completely taken over. Sand prices are skyrocketing, and the common man can't even afford to build a home. During our tenure, we faced challenges to ...Read More >
Mumbai: Reaffirming his commitment to the Marathi identity and local rights, Maharashtra Transport Minister and Dharashiv District Guardian Minister Pratap Sarnaik participated in a protest rally organized by the Marathi Ekikaran Samiti in Mira Road, despite knowing he would face opposition slogans from MNS and UBT workers. The rally, led by Marathi Ekikaran Samiti president Govardhan Deshmukh, was organized to assert the rights and pride of the Marathi-speaking population in the city. Ministe ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 8 (PTI) Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Tuesday said representatives of the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) gave a letter to Chief Justice of India B R Gavai to point out the delay in appointing the Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra legislative assembly. He also hit out at the BJP over its MP Nishikant Dubey's "patak patak ke marenge" remarks on the language issue in the state, saying the party was aiming to create a controversy in view of the upcoming elections ...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, Jul 8 (PTI) Maharashtra Minister of State for Home Yogesh Kadam on Tuesday insisted there is no discrimination between Marathi and non-Marathi communities when it comes to granting permission for rallies, but law and order cannot be compromised. The state government is committed to ensure law and order is maintained during such protests, he said. Speaking to reporters in the premises of the Vidhan Bhavan, Kadam said, "There is no difference in the treatment of non-Marathi and Marathi p ...Read More >
Thane, July 8 (PTI) Maharashtra transport minister and Shiv Sena leader Pratap Sarnaik on Tuesday said the police mishandled the situation at 'Marathi asmita' (pride) rally organised by the MNS in Mira-Bhayandar area. The march was organised under the aegis of the Marathi Ekikaran Samiti (MES) to counter a protest staged by traders recently against the slapping of a food stall owner by MNS activists for not speaking Marathi, officials said. Also Read | Fact Check: Did India Recall Shiv Kumar, ...Read More >
Thane, July 8 (PTI) Maharashtra transport minister and Shiv Sena leader Pratap Sarnaik on Tuesday said the police mishandled the situation at 'Marathi asmita' (pride) rally organised by the MNS in Mira-Bhayandar area. The march was organised under the aegis of the Marathi Ekikaran Samiti (MES) to counter a protest staged by traders recently against the slapping of a food stall owner by MNS activists for not speaking Marathi, officials said. Members of MNS, Shiv Sena (UBT) and various organisat ...Read More >
Thane (Maharashtra) [India], July 8 (ANI): Social media influencer Rajshree More, who has demanded strict action against Rahil Shaikh, the son of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Javed Shaikh, after he allegedly abused and threatened her following a road accident in Andheri West, reached the Amboli Police Station along with Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) leader Sanjay Nirupam today. Speaking to ANI, she expressed gratitude towards Sanjay Nirupam, saying, 'I am thankful to (Shiv Sena l ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 8 (ANI): Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday expressed surprise over the 'silence' of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his cabinet over BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's remarks amid the Marathi-Hindi language. Addressing the media, Sanjay Raut appealed to the Hindi-speaking leaders to condemn Nishikant Dubey's remark while firing shots at CM Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. 'Firstly, who is this Dubey? I appeal to the Hindi-speaking leaders ...Read More >
Thane, July 8 (PTI) Hundreds of people joined a morcha organised by the MNS and some social groups on Tuesday to defend the Marathi 'asmita' (pride) in Mira Bhayandar area of Thane district amid rising political heat following the attack on a shopkeeper for not speaking Marathi. Leaders and workers of Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP (SP) also joined the protest amid high drama on the streets and detention of several activists by police. Shiv Sena minister Pratap Sarnaik who visited the protest site in ...Read More >
Mumbai: Police arrested activists of the Raj Thackeray led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) in Mira-Bhayandar area after they tried to take out a morcha on the Marathi issue while opposing the imposition of Hindi from Grade 1 in Maharashtra. They hit the streets to counter the morcha organised by traders. MNS activists strongly protested the police's decision of allowing traders to take out a rally while turning down their request. The traders had organised a morcha to protest against the bea ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Maharashtra transport minister Pratap Sarnaik on Tuesday criticised his own government over the denial of permission for a Marathi rally in Mira Road and joined the protest, even daring the police to arrest him."The Marathi Ekikaran Samiti and several other organizations had applied for the rally, but were denied permission. I am going -- if the police dare, let them arrest me," Sarnaik told reporters.The protest, led by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), came after police refused perm ...Read More >
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday responded to BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's controversial comments that sparked a row across the state, clarifying that the remarks were not aimed at the Marathi community but at certain organisations that, according to Dubey, triggered the controversy. "Whatever Nishikant Dubey has said, he has not said it for the common Marathi people, but for those organisations which have fuelled this controversy," said Fadnavis. However, the Chief ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 8 (ANI): Reacting to a social media influencer being abused and threatened by the son of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Javed Shaikh, Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane on Sunday came down heavily on Maharashtra Navnirman Sena and alleged that the party won't take any action on the accused since he was a Sheikh and they would only target poor Hindus. Nitesh Rane said, 'His name is Rahil Sheikh, and they will not release his video. They will only target ...Read More >
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