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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
TopicMaha Vikas Aghadi

Topic: Maha Vikas Aghadi

SP decides to walk out of ‘communal’ MVA after Sena (UBT)’s celebration of Babri demolition

Meanwhile, MLAs of the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi boycotted the oath taking ceremony, questioning the entire election process and the use of EVMs.

Local Sena (UBT) leaders disgruntled with Congress alliance, urge for solo run in local body polls

Party's district-level leaders have expressed unhappiness with lack of cohesion within MVA, especially between Sena (UBT) & Congress. Sena (UBT) chief Sanjay Raut has dismissed such talk.

Election result highlights: Mahayuti roars in Maharashtra, Soren leads INDIA bloc to Jharkhand win

PM Modi says Maharashtra witnessed 'triumph of development, good governance, and genuine social justice', promises BJP 'will work harder for Jharkhand's development'.

Mahayuti to retain Maharashtra in tight contest, exit polls predict, with BJP single largest party

Pollsters say over 45% vote share likely to go to Mahayuti, which comprises BJP, Shinde Sena, Ajit Pawar's NCP, and 41% for MVA, which includes Uddhav Sena, NCP Sharad Pawar & Congress.

Watch CutTheClutter: Muddled agendas & ideologies, divided houses, fight to finish for some in Maharashtra

In Episode 1555 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta examines the state's six regions, their significance, and the power-share dynamics within coalitions.

Shinde govt wanted to enslave women with Ladki Bahin scheme, people have seen intention, says Uddhav

Mumbai: Former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray has claimed that the Eknath Shinde-led Mahayuti government’s Ladki Bahin scheme won’t have any impact on the...

Fact Check: Sena (UBT)’s Sanjay Raut didn’t promise higher financial aid to Muslim women if MVA wins

Viral graphic bears logo of Pudhari News. The Marathi news outlet has confirmed that it never carried any such statement by Raut & that font used in viral image is different from theirs.

Mahayuti or MVA? Why each of the six parties want the other five down in Maharashtra polls

Mahayuti vs Maha Vikas Aghadi is the dominant theme in the Maharashtra Assembly election. Scratch the surface and you find how the six parties are ranged against each other.

Modi’s ‘ek hain, safe hain’ call riles Maharashtra allies, yet BJP banking on ‘vote jihad’. Here’s why

BJP's allies—Shinde Sena & Ajit Pawar's NCP—say such remarks are unwelcome in the state. But BJP feels that while 'vote jihad' hurt them in LS polls, it may benefit them in state elections.

More aid for women, houses for ‘sons of soil’. Mahayuti, MVA neck and neck in battle of the freebies

While MVA released joint card of poll guarantees Wednesday, ruling alliance unveiled its 10-point guarantee list a day earlier. Women, youths, farmers, all find place in manifestos.

On Camera

How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

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.