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Monday, May 6, 2024
TopicMaha Vikas Aghadi

Topic: Maha Vikas Aghadi

Packed meeting rooms, no mask — no surprise 18 of Maharashtra’s 43 ministers got Covid

While politicians are more susceptible to Covid due to the very nature of their job, the number of ministers infected in Maharashtra is one of the highest in the country.

Maha Vikas Aghadi allies to contest BMC polls together, says Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress last year forged an alliance to form government after the Uddhav Thackeray-led party parted ways with long-term ally BJP.

Sharad Pawar defends CM Thackeray, says he is ‘working from home’ on MVA leaders’ request

Pawar’s defence of Thackeray came after BJP’s stinging criticism of the CM’s ‘work from home’ style when parts of Maharashtra have been battered by floods.

Kanjurmarg Metro car shed proposal was rejected by expert panel, says Devendra Fadnavis

Former Maharashtra CM Fadnavis said Aarey land was the only feasible option to complete the Mumbai Metro project in time and at a reasonable cost.

‘Vendetta or witch hunt’ — Republic TV ‘fake TRP’ probe opens another front in BJP-MVA fight

BJP claims Mumbai Police's 'fake TRP' probe a result of ‘vengeance’ while the Congress and Shiv Sena accuse the BJP of protecting Republic TV.

How Aaditya Thackeray’s using Covid downtime to prep Maharashtra as post-pandemic tourist hub

Since the beginning of the year, the Maharashtra tourism department has sent at least 5 major policy decisions to state cabinet, all of which have been approved.

Maharashtra govt files plea in Supreme Court over Maratha quota stay order

The state govt's move to file a plea before a larger bench of the Supreme Court comes amid protests by various pro-quota Maratha bodies.

Cash-strapped Maharashtra govt hires ad firm to highlight schemes on social media, faces flak

The 12-month contract is worth about Rs 6 crore. BJP leaders say Uddhav Thackeray govt should spend every rupee on Covid management.

Congress HQ won’t wade into Sena-Kangana row, says more important issues to focus on

The Congress leadership’s decision to distance itself from the matter comes amid disagreements in Maharashtra unit over BMC’s demolition drive at Kangana office.

New sign of cracks in Maharashtra coalition as Congress posters take dig at ‘Thackeray sarkar’

Thane unit chief Vikrant Chavan put up the posters to 'politely' remind the Thackeray govt that Congress is also part of the ruling MVA coalition and deserves recognition.

On Camera

India must break the myth of a ‘strong leader’ for its own good

What do Indians want in a democracy? Quick and decisive action that may not have political consensus or frustratingly slow decision-making that endures long after the decision is made?

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.