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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
TopicMaharashtra BJP

Topic: Maharashtra BJP

In 1st major rural poll post NCP split, Ajit Pawar faction sweeps Baramati, Sharad Pawar sits it out

As counting for 2,359 gram panchayats was still underway, leaders of the Ajit Pawar faction of NCP claimed to have won 30 of 32 gram panchayats in Baramati — the Pawar stronghold. 

Maharashtra cabinet expansion ‘stuck over portfolio allocation’, Ajit ‘wants key home, finance’ ministries

Shiv Sena & BJP leaders say there are more hopefuls than cabinet posts, but exercise expected to be done before 17 July, when monsoon session of assembly is to begin. 

Shinde govt invites bids for Savarkar theme park, set to come up in Nashik village where he was born

According to tender documents, consultant will have to prepare plans, draw up cost estimates, conduct site investigations, supervise work, help in land acquisition & get approvals.

Yet another civic poll outreach? BJP woos Mumbai’s Marathi-speaking Hindus with Gudi Padwa display of faith

On occasion of Maharashtrian new year, 1 lakh karyakartas, 9,800 booths, to hoist gudhis — sugar crystals, neem & mango leaves, garland of red flowers, strung on a bamboo pole for good luck.

‘Alienating Brahmins, focus on Hindutva over local issues’ — why BJP lost Pune bastion Kasba Peth

BJP’s Hemant Rasane lost to MVA-backed Congress candidate Ravindra Dhangekar by 10,915 votes in bypoll to Pune’s Kasba Peth — a seat BJP had held for almost three decades.

With clutch of local wins since 2020, Congress tries to claw its way back into BJP fort Nagpur

Nagpur was once a stronghold of Congress, which is now aiming to improve its position there in next Maharashtra election. But BJP leaders believe Congress’s victories are exceptions.

Congress ‘identifies’ Maharashtra Vidhan Parishad cross-voters. But here’s why action is unlikely

7 Congress MLAs allegedly cross-voted in June Vidhan Parishad election, causing one of party's nominees to lose. Party leader Mohan Prakash has submitted report to high command.

‘May not be qualified enough’, BJP leader Pankaja Munde on being ignored for Eknath Shinde cabinet

Pankaja, an MLA from Parli and the daughter of BJP's late Gopinath Munde was not part of the latest cabinet expansion which has no women.

Opposition on their knees but BJP has troubles brewing within

For a party that derives its electoral prowess from PM Modi and is under direct supervision of master strategist Amit Shah, BJP looks like a house in disorder.

Devendra Fadnavis—fifth former Maharashtra CM to take a junior post in a subsequent government

In the past, former CM's Shankarrao Chavan, Shivajirao Patil, Narayan Rane and Ashok Chavan have taken junior positions in present governments

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.