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Topic: Maharashta

Govt in ‘favour of Maratha quota’ but need time to implement it, says Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde

The chief minister also appealed to protesters to exercise calm, and asked the face of the Maratha quota agitation, Manoj Jarange-Patil, to cooperate with the state.

Maharashtra sets up climate action cell to handhold polluting depts into reducing emissions

State has identified a clutch of government departments that by their nature of work tend to be major pollutants.

Month after Ajit Pawar joined Sena-BJP govt, Congress picks Vijay Wadettiwar as Leader of Opposition

The senior leader from Vidarbha will take charge in ongoing Maharashtra assembly session, replacing Pawar of NCP. Wadettiwar had briefly held the post in 2019.

6 dead, 20 injured as two buses collide in Maharashtra

The accident occurred around 2.30 am on a flyover in Malkapur town near Buldhana district, officials said.

Maharashtra may take back control of five airports leased to Anil Ambani firm, says Fadnavis

Lease was given in 2009 for a period of 30 years. Govt is also thinking of paying off dues on condition that Ambani's firm pay back so that the airports can be restarted, he adds.

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.

‘Did enough due diligence,’ says NCP’s Ajit Pawar faction on breaking away to join BJP-Sena

Ajit loyalist Chhagan Bhujbal said they had done enough due diligence before joining the Sena-BJP government in Maharashtra.

Ajit Pawar’s Maharashtra move echoes Modi’s slogan as ‘one more’ deputy CM contender awaits

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25 killed as bus catches fire on Maharashtra’s Samruddhi Expressway

The private bus was on its way from Nagpur to Pune when it reportedly rammed into a divider at 1:30 am Saturday near Buldhana.

Mumbai Police issue notice to Shiv Sena (UBT), NCP over ‘Traitors’ Day’ protest

The two parties were warned not to hamper law and order after they appealed to protest on 20 June for 'International Traitors Day'.

On Camera

SC’s stray dog order lit a match in Delhi. Are they a menace or companions?

The last time this matter flared up was when Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, in a very similar directive in April, called for the relocation of stray dogs in the capital.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?