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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
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Topic: Maharashta

‘Stop linking every issue to Ladki Bahin’: Fadnavis snaps at MLAs in assembly, ‘scheme will continue’

Mumbai: With several legislators raising questions and making comments about the Mahayuti government’s flagship Ladki Bahin scheme during the ongoing Winter Session of the...

‘Saw my father in handcuffs, that’s when I knew Saksham is no more’—Nanded woman who married dead boyfriend

Six accused have been taken into custody, including the 21-year-old's parents and brothers. Her minor brother, allegedly involved in the brutal killing, has been sent to a juvenile correctional home.

Educators endorse Maharashtra’s co-ed schools push, but caution against ‘dropouts, distraction’

State’s merger order for govt schools aims to foster equality & respect, improve gender balance and resource use, but experts fear girls dropping out. Commissioner to oversee implementation.

Educated, tech savvy & in running to lead Maoists. Why Mallojula Venugopal Rao surrender matters

Belonging to Telangana's Karimnagar district, he is one of most educated & technologically competent among contenders for top post. Maoist leader faces 26 cases in three states.

INDIA bloc’s protest against EC, why is BJP jumping to its defence, asks Uddhav Thackeray

He also urges his party members to hit the street, ‘not in Shiv Sena style’, but to have 'Bhrashtachar pe Charcha' with people to expose alleged corruption in BJP-led Mahayuti government.

TMC’s cheeky jibe at Centre’s samosa-jalebi advisory & a UP photo that’s talk of the town in power circles

Pre-Truth — snappy, witty and significant snippets from the world of politics and government.

Language panel urges Maharashtra CM to revoke decision to make Hindi mandatory for Classes 1 to 5

Fadnavis has dismissed concerns over the 'imposition' of Hindi language in the state, asserting Marathi to hold primacy.

NCP tried crop rotation with Manikrao Kokate’s elevation. Agri minister now in farmers’ crosshairs

NCP elevated Manikrao Kokate to council of ministers as counterweight to Bhujbal. But leadership is now miffed with him for walking into one controversy after another, it is learnt.

A 5K run to ‘change the mood’ in Beed. How a disillusioned politician is driving district’s makeover

Even as Beed made headlines for crime & extortion in recent months, former AAP leader Mayank Gandhi has been working to help farmers and locals uplift the district.

Fastest route to the bottom & poll manifestos are subject to mood swings

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On Camera

A 2-hour op, precise extradition—what Maduro’s capture tells us about modern US military

Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.

Underlining sluggish exports, NITI Aayog flags need to jump-start India’s automotive market

Govt think tank flags India’s skewed auto export mix, warns domestic focus and high tariffs are limiting its global footprint; also highlights how auto components are a bright spot.

S-300, Su-30 jets, T-72 tanks: Inventory of Venezuela’s largely Russian-origin arsenal

Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.

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.