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New Delhi: The Supreme Court, on July 10, urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) to consider accepting Aadhaar, ration cards, and electoral photo identity cards (EPIC) as valid documents to establish voter identity during the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls currently underway in Bihar, ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. While the Court declined to stay the SIR process, it repeatedly questioned the ECI's decision to exclude Aadhaar as a valid form of identificati ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday, July 10, questioned the Election Commission of India on the timing of the Special Intensive Revision drive (revision of voter list) in poll-bound Bihar saying it went to the "root of democracy and power to vote" while rejecting the argument that the poll panel did not have any power to carry it out. However, the apex body, stating that it was too late to roll it out in Bihar, added that three documents - Aadhaar, ration cards, and a voter ID, issued by ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 10 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Election Commission of India to continue with its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar calling it a "constitutional mandate". A bench of Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Joymalya Bagchi, however, questioned the timing of the exercise besides offering its prima facie view that Aadhaar card, voter ID card and ration cards could be considered during the SIR in Bihar. "We are of the prima facie view that Aadhaar ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 10 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned the Election Commission of India on the timing of the Special Intensive Revision drive in poll-bound Bihar saying it went to the "root of democracy and power to vote" while rejecting the argument that the poll panel did not have any power to carry it out. The ECI also justified the exercise and said Aadhaar wasn't a "proof of citizenship". A bench of Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Joymalya Bagchi questioned Dwivedi over the exclus ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 10 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Thursday commenced hearing on a batch of pleas challenging the Election Commission's decision to undertake a special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the poll-bound Bihar. A partial working day (PWD) bench comprising Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Joymalya Bagchi was told by senior advocate Rakesh Dwivedi, appearing for the poll panel, that he has preliminary objections to the petitions. Also Read | Vijay Deverakonda, Rana Daggubati and ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 10 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Thursday commenced hearing on a batch of pleas challenging the Election Commission's decision to undertake a special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the poll-bound Bihar. A partial working day (PWD) bench comprising Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Joymalya Bagchi was told by senior advocate Rakesh Dwivedi, appearing for the poll panel, that he has preliminary objections to the petitions. Besides Dwivedi, senior advocates K K Venugopal a ...Read More >
Bengaluru: A delegation led by chief minister Siddaramaiah, his deputy DK Shivakumar and some cabinet colleagues met Union defence minister Rajnath Singh Wednesday and sought central support for a wide range of proposals -- from setting up two defence industrial corridors and securing defence land for major infrastructure work in Bengaluru, to hosting an Indian Air Force (IAF) air show during this year's Mysuru Dasara celebrations.In a letter to Singh, Siddaramaiah urged the Centre to establish ...Read More >
Mumbai: Criticising Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad's assault on MLA hostel's canteen staff, CM Devendra Fadnavis said in the legislative council that elected representatives indulging in violence and videos of such attacks going viral lowers the image of elected representatives and creates an impression of misuse of power. Fadnavis termed the MLA's conduct as "improper" and the issue as "serious." Gaikwad's party chief, Dy CM Eknath Shinde, said he had "censured" the Buldhana MLA and added "it was ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 9 (PTI) The Supreme Court will on Thursday hear the challenge against Election Commission of India's decision for a special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar. The updated causelist shows a bench comprising Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Joymalya Bagchi has over 10 related matters listed for hearing on July 10. On Wednesday, it agreed to hear a fresh plea of two social activists, Arshad Ajmal and Rupesh Kumar, challenging the decision of the poll pane ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], July 9 (ANI): Reacting to recent reported incidents involving alleged attacks on non-Marathi speakers in Maharashtra by workers of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule has criticised the state government, calling it a case of mismanagement. Amid a row that erupted over the alleged imposition of Hindi in Maharashtra's primary education, Sule stated that they are not against Hindi, but rather its imposition. Sule said, "This is mismanagement o ...Read More >
Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar) MP Supriya Sule has raised serious concerns over the Election Commission of India's (ECI) decision to conduct a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar's electoral rolls ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. She termed the move an "opportunity for the EC to show full transparency and reassure the country." Sule voiced alarm over growing doubts about the integrity of India's electoral process, calling on the ECI to demonstrate impartiality and guar ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], July 9 (ANI): NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule on Wednesday expressed concerns over the Election Commission of India (ECI) decision to conduct Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar electoral rolls, saying that it is unfortunate that Indian democracy is facing questions regarding election processes. The NCP-SCP MP further stated that the Election Commission has an opportunity to demonstrate its impartiality and ensure the process is free from political influence. It is un ...Read More >
Pune: Employees working with IT companies in Hinjewadi have requested their managements to allow them work from home until Wednesday (July 9) when the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited will restore electricity supply to the technology park. The firms have been experiencing a complete power outage since Sunday after a high-tension underground transmission cable was damaged during a routine maintenance work."Around 90 companies are affected; so it is up to them now to give ...Read More >
Pune, Jul 7 (PTI) A 35-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh, suspected to be mentally unstable, allegedly tried to desecrate Mahatma Gandhi's statue installed in Pune railway station premises, police said on Monday. Some people in the area caught hold of the man after the incident late Sunday night and handed him over to police, who placed him under arrest, they said. Local Congress workers on Monday staged a protest near the statue, installed opposite the main exit and entrance area of the busy st ...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 >
Nagpur: The public reunion of Uddhav and Raj Thackeray triggered a fierce backlash from ruling BJP leaders, who dismissed the event as a calculated "emotional drama" ahead of crucial civic elections.Revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule accused Uddhav Thackeray of posturing. "He delivered a eulogy on Marathi pride only after losing power. When Uddhave was chief minister in 2022, he implemented Hindi compulsion in schools. Now they're blaming us," he said.Referring to the Thackeray cousins' a ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Centre has asked states to take strict action on manufacturers and retailers selling sub-standard helmets to ensure the safety of two-wheeler riders. "The Department of Consumer Affairs and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) appeal to consumers across the country to use only BIS-certified helmets," an official statement said on Saturday.The department also called for strict enforcement against the manufacture or sale of helmets without BIS certification, it added. "With over 2 ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 5: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday said he and MNS head Raj Thackeray have come together to stay united as the cousins shared a political stage for the first time after two decades on the issue of Marathi identity and "imposition" of the Hindi language. Addressing a "victory" rally in Worli here to celebrate the rollback of the Hindi language GRs (resolutions) by the BJP-led government, Uddhav hinted at contesting the upcoming civic elections together. "We have c ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 5 (PTI) Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday said he and MNS head Raj Thackeray have come together to stay united as the cousins shared a political stage for the first time after two decades on the issue of Marathi identity and "imposition" of the Hindi language. Addressing a "victory" rally in Worli here to celebrate the rollback of the Hindi language GRs (resolutions) by the BJP-led government, Uddhav hinted at contesting the upcoming civic elections together. "We h ...Read More >
Mumbai: Supriya Sule, a leader from the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction), expressed her frustration regarding the mandatory three-language formula in Maharashtra, questioning why it is enforced here when states like Gujarat, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Orissa do not have the same requirement, particularly regarding the teaching of Hindi from the first grade. During her visit to the Free Press Journal office, she discussed various issues, including her recent representation for Indi ...Read More >
Mumbai: Thousands of MNS and Shiv Sena (UBT) workers marched enthusiastically to the venue of the joint rally organised by cousins Uddhav and Raj Thackeray on Saturday, sharing the public platform for the first time after nearly 20 years. Amid a heavy rush, hundreds of workers forced their way inside the NSCI Dome campus in Worli to listen to the Thackeray brothers. "Supporters of both parties forcefully entered the venue by breaking down the main gate. Police later shut the gate again to avoi ...Read More >
Mumbai, Maharashtra (July 5, 2025): Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray reunited on Saturday after two decades during a joint "mega victory rally" at the NSCI Dome in Worli, Mumbai. As MNS chief arrived on stage, Uddhav walked up to him and extended his hand. The cousins embraced in front of a cheering crowd and raised their fists in the air to acknowledge supporters. The event was organised to celebrate the Maharashtra government's de ...Read More >
Mumbai: Uddhav and Raj Thackeray, the main leaders of Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), reunite after nearly 20 years of estrangement as cousins. The gathering occurred at the NSCI Dome in Worli to celebrate the State government's decision to overturn the imposition of Hindi in Maharashtra. The brothers are observed on stage together, greeting the large audience along with several chief guests. The initiative was called 'Aawaz Marathicha' (Voice of Marathi), where the commem ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 5 (PTI) Thousands of MNS and Shiv Sena (UBT) workers marched enthusiastically to the venue of the joint rally organised by cousins Uddhav and Raj Thackeray on Saturday, sharing the public platform for the first time after nearly 20 years. Amid a heavy rush, hundreds of workers forced their way inside the NSCI Dome campus in Worli to listen to the Thackeray brothers. "Supporters of both parties forcefully entered the venue by breaking down the main gate. Police later shut the gate ...Read More >
Mumbai: Uddhav and Raj Thackeray, once distant cousins, are coming together to challenge the Maharashtra government's choice to implement Hindi as a compulsory language for Classes 1 to 5 according to the National Education Policy (NEP). They perceive this action as an infringement on local identity and language variety. Uddhav's Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) are set to conduct a unified protest march on July 5, representing their first joint endeavour in twenty year ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray will on Saturday participate in a joint victory rally organised by the Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), in Worli Dome to celebrate the MahaYuti government's decision to withdraw two government resolutions on the introduction of Hindi from Classes 1 to 5. It will be the first joint rally of the Thackeray cousin brothers Uddhav and Raj, after the split in the Shiv Sena in 2005. Amid talks of coming together a ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Mysuru Dasara is set to run for 11 days this year -- a rare extension driven by celestial alignment and cultural planning -- with the inaugural ceremony on Sept 22 and the grand Jamboo Savari taking place on Oct 2, coinciding with Vijayadashami and Gandhi Jayanti.Chairing a high-level meeting at Vidhana Soudha Friday, chief minister Siddaramaiah said, "Mysuru Dasara in 2025 will be celebrated for 11 days, due to a unique astronomical occurrence -- the Panchami tithi (fifth lunar day) ...Read More >
The Lok Sabha MP from Baramati was addressing a press conference in Nagpur. To a query about RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale's recent call for reviewing the words 'socialist' and 'secular' in the preamble of the Constitution, Sule said that in a democracy, everybody has the right to speak. "He said what he felt," said Sule. Addressing an event on the 50 years of the Emergency, Hosabale had said, "The preamble of the Constitution Baba Saheb Ambedkar made never had these words (social ...Read More >
Nagpur: NCP (Sharad Pawar) working president and MP Supriya Sule strongly opposed demands to remove the words "secular" and "socialist" from the Constitution's Preamble, asserting that the Constitution is supreme and cannot be altered by anyone.Speaking to the media during her visit to the city on Saturday, Sule said, "There is only one Constitution, and it will remain as it is. No one can change it, and no one will be allowed to change it. Discussions on amendments take place in Parliament. If ...Read More >
Nagpur: Nationalist Congress Party Sharadchandra Pawar (NCP-SP) leader Supriya Sule on Saturday announced the party's firm support for the July 5 protest march against the Maharashtra government's plan to introduce Hindi as a third language in schools. The protest programme is jointly organised by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) and Shiv Sena (UBT). Addressing the media here, Sule accused the state government of "attempting to spoil the future of children" by making Hindi compulsory up to Clas ...Read More >
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