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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
TopicBJP Maharashtra

Topic: BJP Maharashtra

Power, party, dignity, father’s legacy — what all Uddhav Thackeray is losing in Maharashtra

The BJP’s move to place Eknath Shinde in the CM’s chair eclipses political veteran Sharad Pawar as the kingmaker of Maharashtra. The party has paid NCP chief back in his own coin.

Fadnavis is centre stage in Maharashtra again. How ‘modern-day Abhimanyu’ broke the ‘chakravyuh’

Fadnavis was face of BJP’s campaign in Maharashtra & under his leadership, party won 132 seats. With this massive sweep, he is now popular choice among party workers as CM choice..

Devendra Fadnavis and Eknath Shinde have a common enemy but different priorities

Only a die-hard optimist will believe Uddhav Thackeray could survive this storm. But rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde isn’t getting an easy pass either.

Deputy CM’s chair, 9 portfolios — what BJP has offered Eknath Shinde if ‘rebellion succeeds’

BJP believes it’s just one step away from forming the government in Maharashtra, but is playing it safe for now — waiting for MVA government to collapse on its own.

MVA government on shaky ground in Maharashtra, as Sena MLAs rebel, shift to hotel in Surat

BJP received 134 votes for its 5 candidates in Monday's vidhan sabha polls & now with at least one-and-a-half dozen Sena MLAs rebelling, odds seem to be stacked against Maha Vikas Aghadi govt.

‘Gandhian’ agitation to ‘dirty dozen’ protest: Mumbai heats up day after Nawab Malik arrest

Members of the ruling MVA coalition and opposition BJP took to the streets of Mumbai to accuse each other of 'misuse of power' after ED arrested minister Nawab Malik Wednesday.

SC gives 10-day protection against arrest to Maharashtra BJP MLA Nitesh Rane

A bench headed by CJI Ramana asked Nitesh, son of Union minister Narayan Rane, to surrender before the trial court and seek regular bail in the attempt-to-murder case.

Chhagan Bhujbal & Maharashtra Sadan scam: How case changed from Cong-NCP to BJP-Sena govts

Scam pertains to NCP minister Chhagan Bhujbal & his relatives being accused of receiving kickbacks from firm that built Maharashtra Sadan in Delhi. They were all discharged Thursday. 

Modi’s pick of Maharashtra leaders bears Fadnavis stamp, proves former CM’s clout

There had been speculation that Devendra Fadnavis would be included in the Union cabinet, but party members and political observers feel he is too important for the BJP in Maharashtra.

Maratha face, Shiv Sena critic, Konkan strongman — why BJP picked Rane for Union Cabinet

Narayane Rane’s promotion has been a long time coming. He joined BJP in 2017 and had then hoped to be a part of the Fadnavis govt, but Sena opposition blocked it.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

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.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

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.