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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicDevendra Fadnavis

Topic: Devendra Fadnavis

Maharashtra: 9 NCP rebels rewarded with ministries, leader & Dy CM Ajit Pawar gets finance

These 9 MLAs, along with MPs Praful Patel and Sunil Tatkare, have been expelled by NCP founder and Ajit Pawar’s uncle Sharad Pawar for anti-party activities.

‘I want to lead…’ — Ajit Pawar lays bare his chief ministerial ambitions days after becoming dy CM

Addressing his faction, the junior Pawar said he had 'created a record being deputy CM' but he 'many ideas' in his mind for which he needs to occupy Maharashtra's top seat.

NCP seeks to disqualify Ajit Pawar & 8 others who joined Shinde govt — ‘9 MLAs can’t be a party’

State party chief Jayant Patil said a petition given to speaker Rahul Narwekar seeking the leaders's disqualification for joining Shiv Sena-BJP govt without informing NCP president Sharad Pawar.

‘Triple engine sarkaar’ in Maharashtra. How Ajit Pawar’s rebellion queers pitch for Shinde, MVA

After Sena split, Ajit Pawar's move weakens MVA in Maharashtra, also sends message that BJP is capable of denting opposition unit ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha and assembly polls.

1 yr of Shinde-Fadnavis govt: Infra push, populist moves, Uddhav-bashing & a 2-man show with rifts

Maharashtra’s Shinde-Fadnavis government has prioritised swift decision-making over the last year, but experts say a long-term vision and strategy seems to be missing.

Single-window clearance likely for film shoots in Maharashtra as Shinde govt revives 8-yr-old plan

The plan to develop a single-window system for film & TV shoot clearances was part of former CM Devendra Fadnavis’ policy to improve the ease of doing business in Maharashtra. 

Police scuffle with Warkaris, sect BJP has tried to woo, sparks political row in Maharashtra

NCP, Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) slam state government for scenes that played out Sunday in Pune. Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis says there was no lathi charge on Warkari devotees.

3 reasons Devendra Fadnavis is ditching development poster boy image that Maharashtra loves

Adityanath can afford to shed his hardliner image because he has grown too big for the high command to be interfered with. Devendra Fadnavis isn’t there yet.

‘Want peace’ — after temple entry row, Muslims in Trimbakeshwar are forgoing a ‘100-yr-old tradition’

At a meeting Wednesday, local residents of all communities decided to work towards the peace of the village. Muslims say they never tried to forcibly enter Trimbakeshwar temple.

‘Cleared 65 files, held reviews’: Maharashtra CM Shinde says ‘not on leave’ as visit home brings Oppn jibes

Oppn slammed Eknath Shinde for 'taking leave' amid protest over proposed refinery in Barsu. NCP also claimed he was upset 'because BJP wants him to switch roles with Fadnavis'.

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US military intervention in Venezuela — the 3 lessons to remember

The US military operation in Venezuela raises global concern. Experts say that Trump’s action could weaken global legal standards and fuel geopolitical instability.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.