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Monday, August 11, 2025
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Topic: BJP Maharashtra

Maharashtra govt will celebrate Savarkar’s birth anniversary as ‘Swatantraveer Gaurav Din’, says CM Shinde

CM Eknath Shinde’s office says proposal was made by industries minister Uday Samant to educate youngsters about Savarkar’s ‘progressive thoughts’, ‘courage’ and contributions.

‘Cabinet seat in Shinde govt for Rs 100 crore’: How conmen targeted MLAs in ‘cash-for-berths’ scam

Mumbai Police Crime Branch's preliminary probe suggests accused tried to take advantage of political flux in Maharashtra brought about by Sena split that culminated in fall of MVA govt.

Row over Mumbai Police’s 1st special commissioner — ‘Fadnavis’s blue-eyed boy’

Opposition says by creating new post & appointing Deven Bharti, BJP wants to create 'dual power structure' within police force. Deputy CM, however, says it's like 'adding missing link'.

Maharashtra interfaith marriage panel not about love jihad, but helping women: Minister Lodha

Maharashtra’s women & child development minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha says panel was formed in reaction to Shraddha murder case, to facilitate communication between woman & her family.

Vehicles targeted, Fadnavis calls Bommai — BJP in tight spot as Karnataka-Maharashtra row escalates

Opposition parties attack Shinde-Fadnavis govt for yielding to ‘ultimatums’ from BJP-ruled Karnataka after two Maharashtra ministers ‘defer’ Belagavi visit.

Modi, Thackeray, Shivaji — Maharashtra BJP has its own ideas on who should be on new banknotes

After criticising Delhi CM Kejriwal's request for photos of Lakshmi, Ganesh on notes, BJP members suggest using images of politicians & historical figures, Congress suggests Ambedkar.

BJP-Shinde camp wants a Thackeray in its corner to wear out another, takes to Ganpati diplomacy

Maharashtra CM Shinde & several senior BJP leaders visited Raj Thackeray last week. There's speculation of an alliance, or at least a tacit understanding with MNS ahead of civic polls.

Governor credits Gujaratis, Rajasthanis for Mumbai’s stature, backtracks after facing flak

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari said Friday “If Gujaratis and Rajasthanis are removed from Maharashtra... Mumbai would not be able to remain the financial capital of the country.”

36 districts, 31 departments & 2-man cabinet: No expansion of Shinde govt for 3 weeks & counting

CM Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis have had 3 cabinet meetings so far. Leaders & civil servants say the lack of other ministers has not stopped work.

Keep Shinde in check, but message for ex-CM too? Why BJP pushed Fadnavis to become deputy CM

Devendra Fadnavis had initially announced Thursday that we would not be part of the Eknath Shinde govt in Maharashtra, but he subsequently took oath as deputy CM.

On Camera

MBBS guidelines for students with disabilities reduce a life to a limb

The guidelines ask whether a student can climb stairs, but not whether the college has a ramp. They ask whether a student can bear weight, but not whether the system can bear the weight of its own prejudice.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Legacy of Air Chief Marshal LM Katre, the man who flew Spitfires & ushered IAF into a modern era

ACM Katre was 2nd IAF chief to die in harness. It was at a memorial lecture in his honour where IAF chief AP Singh revealed that India shot down 6 Pakistani aircraft in Op Sindoor.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.