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Topic: Mahayuti

Who is Vikram Kakade, new NCP-backed MLC whose financial dealings with Jay Pawar have sparked row

Kakade's poll affidavit shows a Rs 10 cr 'loan' to Jay Pawar, which he says was an advance for a property. NCP spokesperson says there is transparency in their business dealings.

Maharashtra MLC polls once again expose Mahayuti cracks, push leaders into damage control mode

The day started with a long list of Mahayuti rebels in the fray, with some of these being children of party leaders wanting to establish political careers. 

MLC polls: Mahayuti seat-sharing talks hit a wall—Shinde digs in, BJP refuses to budge, NCP firm on Pune

Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Pune have emerged as key flashpoints. BJP has staked claim on all three, two of which are currently held by Shiv Sena factions and one by NCP.

Maharashtra govt’s new promotion rule is another barrier for SC professionals, mockery of law

When a Dalit officer earns a promotion through superior performance, administrative interventions step in to preserve the unreserved slot for potentially less-qualified candidates from privileged backgrounds.

Who is Ashok Kharat—sailor-turned-‘godman’ once revered by Mahayuti politicians, now named in rape case

‘Captain Kharat’ built access to Maharashtra’s political elite until his arrest. State forms SIT to probe case; women’s commission chief faces conflict-of-interest questions.

Ordinance, elections & lapse: Why Maharashtra’s 5% reservation for Muslim groups never made it to law

On 17 February, the Mahayuti government issued a fresh government resolution formally cancelling all earlier decisions & circulars linked to the 2014 Muslim quota framework.

The many lives of Mumbai mayor’s bungalow: From Balasaheb’s arrest to roar of the Byculla tigers

After 4 yrs of silence, the distinguished address will be home for Ritu Tawde. Before this, Mumbai's 1st citizen lived in Shivaji Park bungalow, now being turned into Thackeray memorial.

Clock ticking: With Ajit Pawar gone, what lies ahead for NCP

Minus Ajit Pawar, NCP has to devise survival strategy. Should it merge with Sharad Pawar faction? Analysts say second rung leaders like Praful and Tatkare don't have what it takes to lead party.

‘Unreachable’ corporators, unusual alliances—how parties are scrambling to control urban Maharashtra

With several corporations throwing up fractured mandates & an intense tug-of-war for power, especially among Mahayuti allies, hectic parleys are on to stake claim to urban local bodies.

Maharashtra plans a Maratha memorial in Delhi to ‘highlight state’s sacrifice for national security’

Mahayuti govt wants to build memorial at Burari where Maratha general Dattaji Shinde died fighting ahead of 3rd battle of Panipat.

On Camera

How the 1881 census redefined colonial rule in India

From hidden elders to uncounted infants, colonial enumerators faced widespread public distrust during the first all-India count.

India’s e-commerce sector growing exponentially, but without net profit. CSEP report explores why

India's merchandise e-commerce market is expected to reach $300-350 billion by 2030, growing at an annual rate of 20-25%. However, profitability remains elusive.

The ‘outlier’ caves in: Permanent commission allowed for women in Indian Coast Guard

On Tuesday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled a policy for gender-neutral induction and career progression of officers in Indian Coast Guard.

Youth’s struggles won’t end with Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. Govt must decentralise education

Our education system is a destroyer of all talent by enforcing learning by rote, pushing students to coaching classes to ‘crack’ competitive exams. And then, papers leak.