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Topic: Maharashtra

After Sharad Pawar resignation, NCP leaders discuss possibility of Supriya Sule, Ajit as ‘working presidents’

NCP leaders say, if it comes to it, Pawar's daughter Supriya could take charge of party at national level & nephew Ajit at state level. Official meeting likely in next 2 days.

‘Can’t do this’: NCP members break down as Sharad Pawar resigns, Ajit says ‘better to pick successor now’

Sharad Pawar shocked NCP members Tuesday with his announcement about stepping down as party chief. As workers protest, Pawar ‘taking 2-3 days’ to consider requests to stay on as chief.

‘Cleared 65 files, held reviews’: Maharashtra CM Shinde says ‘not on leave’ as visit home brings Oppn jibes

Oppn slammed Eknath Shinde for 'taking leave' amid protest over proposed refinery in Barsu. NCP also claimed he was upset 'because BJP wants him to switch roles with Fadnavis'.

‘Stampede, no exit announcement’ — attendees recall horror of Maharashtra event where heatstroke killed 13

Around 7-8 lakh people came to event in which Amit Shah felicitated Appasaheb Dharmadhikari. Activist said incident was 'unfortunate', but 'should not be politicised in any way.'  

11 die of heatstroke at Maharashtra state event. CM Shinde announces Rs 5 lakh compensation for families

Maharashtra Bhushan Award ceremony, attended by Amit Shah, was held in the open & lasted nearly 3 hrs. CM Eknath Shinde says govt will bear medical expenses of all those under treatment.

11 die of heat stroke at Maharashtra govt event in Navi Mumbai

The award ceremony held in the Kharghar area in Raigad district neighbouring Mumbai was attended by Amit Shah who conferred the award on spiritual leader Appasaheb Dharmadhikari.

Maharashtra: 12 dead, over 25 injured after bus falls into gorge in Raigad

The private bus carrying members of a traditional music troupe was going from Pune to Mumbai when it fell into the gorge around 4.50 am this morning.

‘Surprised’, says BJP’s Pankaja Munde as GST team comes knocking after ‘patch-up’ with cousin Dhananjay of NCP

Pankaja Munde's Vaidyanath Sugar Factory reportedly raided by GST officials Thursday, allegedly over evasion to the tune of Rs 12 crore. She says there has never been an intention to evade tax.

Maharashtra govt will celebrate Savarkar’s birth anniversary as ‘Swatantraveer Gaurav Din’, says CM Shinde

CM Eknath Shinde’s office says proposal was made by industries minister Uday Samant to educate youngsters about Savarkar’s ‘progressive thoughts’, ‘courage’ and contributions.

Special videos & trains, grand welcome — Sena gears up for Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde’s Ayodhya visit  

Shinde is expected to reach Ayodhya on Sunday. It’s also seemingly an attempt to project him as a Hindutva leader and also stake claim on Shiv Sena patriarch Bal Thackeray’s legacy.

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The sociology of 2024 Lok Sabha elections in 10 charts

The BJP has faced a political defeat in this election, but its social coalition is largely intact. The political task of uniting the bottom half of the social pyramid — poor, villagers, Dalit, Adivasi, OBC, and minorities — is still a long way off.

India to drive growth in oil demand till 2030, transport fuels main reason

International Energy Agency says India's oil demand will be driven by diesel/gasoil requirements in contrast to the rest of the world, where EV boom will lead to lower demand.

Recruiting Agniveers for 7-8 yrs, retaining 60-70% afterwards — possible changes to Agnipath scheme

NDA ally JD(U) has demanded review of military recruitment scheme that drew protests when it was launched in 2022. Demands for rollback continue.

Muslims made their vote count. This time Hindus built a coalition with them

Muslim vote is BJP’s biggest worry. Knives are already out and probing its most critical fault line. Without recovering UP, BJP’s decline threatens to become chronic, and progressive.