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Sunday, January 4, 2026
TopicDevendra Fadnavis

Topic: Devendra Fadnavis

How welfare schemes Shinde launched when he was CM are losing momentum under Fadnavis govt

Several populist schemes launched by Shiv Sena leader may be wound up as Fadnavis-led govt diverts funds to flagship Ladki Bahin scheme in Maharashtra.

Maratha quota row: OBCs to take out protest in Nagpur against reservation on 10 October

Fadnavis-led government issued resolution on 2 September that would enable Marthas to claim OBC quota after applying for Kunbi cast certificate.

Amid power tussle, Fadnavis & Shinde heap credit on each other for Metro in Dy CM’s home turf Thane

The two were in Thane to flag off trial run of first phase of Wadala-Thane-Kasarvadavali Metro line & additional Kasarvadavali-Gaimukh Metro corridor, which will be Thane on Metro map. 

Nishikant to Kangana, Rahul’s post on Gen Z sparks nepotism & ‘Nepal model’ barbs from BJP

After Rahul Gandhi says 'Gen Z will save the Constitution', BJP accuses him of trying to instigate civil war on the lines of Nepal and Bangladesh.

Mahayuti’s Hyderabad Gazette route to grant Marathas quota opens Pandora’s Box. Banjaras next in line

Banjaras are protesting across Maharashtra to demand ST status to secure a higher quota in education and jobs, citing the Hyderabad Gazette which classifies them as nomads.

Curious case of Damanias—Anjali takes on Mahayuti govt over ‘graft’, Anish to advise its think tank

The day husband Anish announced decision to join MITRA, Anjali criticised PM Modi & Maharashtra CM Fadnavis. She says they're both contributing in their own ways.

Why peace broker Shinde is staying away from Maratha stir as Jarange keeps guns trained at Fadnavis

What makes it perplexing is that Shinde has been the troubleshooter—someone known to establish back-channel communications—who convinced Jarange to call off protests until now.

Mumbai his stage, guns trained at Fadnavis, Maratha quota activist Jarange Patil returns

Jarange-Patil, who has vowed not to leave Mumbai until his demand is met, has trained his ire at CM Devendra Fadnavis while striking a softer tone with deputies Shinde and Pawar, both Marathas.

New Mumbai BJP chief Ameet Satam is 3-time MLA with corporate background, Thackeray critic

Satam replaces Ashish Shelar, who completes three years in the post in his second stint as Mumbai BJP chief this month. The appointment comes ahead of BMC polls, expected next year.

Fadnavis govt’s big Maratha pride push: Legendary sword it ‘bought’ back from London, with a Rs 47L bid

The BJP-led Mahayuti has deployed its culture & tourism departments to put the spotlight on the Marathas. The sword is the latest historical artefact to be reclaimed among others.

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Gel manicure is weakening your nails. Here’s how to care for them

One young patient came to me after years of non-stop gels; her nails were so fragile they peeled in layers.

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

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.