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Thursday, January 8, 2026
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Topic: Mahayuti

Stuck for two decades, plans for Pune’s Purandar airport once again gain momentum

The Congress-NCP govt in Maharashtra had conceived the plan for a 2nd airport in 2004. After protests at original site, the govt of BJP & undivided Shiv Sena picked Purandar in 2015.

‘Nepo kid’ row in UP’s IAS circles & the new buzzword in health ministry corridors

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

Watch CutTheClutter: Nagpur clashes, Chhaava & why Aurangzeb continues to divide Indian society

In Episode 1623 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses the super-hit film, Aurangzeb's legacy & Maharashtra politics in backdrop of Nagpur clashes.

With VHP threatening ‘karseva’, how politics around Aurangzeb’s tomb is on the brink once more

In Nagpur, protests by VHP and Bajrang Dal lead to clash between two groups in the city’s Mahal area, mob vandalises vehicles and throws stones. Nitin Gadkari appeals for peace.

Put on hold before 2024 state polls, Fadnavis pushes ambitious Shaktipeeth Expressway

Maharashtra CM says more farmers are in favour of the project than against, and over a thousand have submitted letters of support.

As budget skips mention of ex-CM Shinde’s schemes, Fadnavis govt insists they haven’t been nixed

This comes amid an alleged cold war between CM Fadnavis and his deputy Shinde, even as ministers and MLAs deny the claim.

Why Dhananjay Munde’s resignation is a ‘big blow’ to Mahayuti govt’s image

The NCP MLA, who shares close ties with Ajit Pawar, resigned as a minister Tuesday after his aide was accused of murdering a sarpanch in Maharashtra's Beed district—Munde's stronghold.

Rift within Mahayuti 2.0 widens as Fadnavis seeks to put his stamp on govt, Shinde continues to sulk

Signs of discord have surfaced with Eknath Shinde frequently skipping meetings chaired by CM Devendra Fadnavis, and with friction over guardian ministers unresolved.

Maharashtra enforces Marathi for govt officials, violators to face action

The Maharashtra govt reiterated its Marathi language policy finalised on 14 March, 2024, when previous Mahayuti govt under Eknath Shinde was in charge.

Saif Ali Khan stabbing takes political turn as Mahayuti leaders question ‘seriousness’ of attack

On Friday, actor recorded his statement with the Mumbai Police, recounting how he & his wife Kareena Kapoor Khan were woken up by the cries of a staff member & their youngest son.

On Camera

Budget 2026 must signal rail reform. End cross-subsidies, privatise operations & services

Rail reform must be politically and socially sustainable. Infrastructure ownership should remain sovereign, while privatisation should be limited to new services and assets.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

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.