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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicMahayuti

Topic: Mahayuti

Maharashtra’s poll map has been drawn. It’s littered with rebellions & ‘friendly fights’ in MVA & Mahayuti

This is the first state election after traditional political alignments underwent a churn and two major regional parties split, bringing more parties and candidates in the fray.

Brewing trouble in Mahayuti, Ajit Pawar goes against BJP’s wishes, fields Nawab Malik

Malik filed his nomination as official candidate of Ajit Pawar-led NCP Tuesday. The party has nominated his daughter Sana Malik from her father’s current constituency, Anushaktinagar.

Maharashtra has room to spend, but Mahayuti’s volley of subsidies could limit capex growth

15th Finance Commission recommends fiscal deficit limit of 3% for states. According to Maharashtra's budgeted estimates for 2024-25, fiscal deficit is projected to be at 2.59%.

Amit Shah takes the reins from Fadnavis in Maharashtra after LS poll setback

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

‘Look how we won Haryana, Gujarat’. Shah takes over from Fadnavis in Maharashtra after LS poll fiasco

Amit Shah has become key troubleshooter in state, ordering peace among Mahayuti allies, formulating assembly poll strategy, engaging in seat-sharing talks & asking cadres to take heart.

In Maharashtra’s rival alliances, there’s a would-be CM on every corner. Neither settling on final pick

A host of contenders including sitting & ex-CMs, difficult dynamics in Mahayuti & emboldened Congress pushing for pre-eminence in MVA post-LS polls all complicate issue of CM faces.

Why stakes are high for BJP & INDIA bloc as Maharashtra, Jharkhand go to polls

The elections, soon after assembly results from Haryana and J&K, are likely to have a bearing on the cohesiveness of the opposition alliance & be a verdict on the BJP’s strategies.

7 Maharashtra MLCs sworn in hours before poll code kicked in. Who they are & what’s behind move

The MLCs were sworn in despite a pending court plea over previous govt's nominations. Of the 7, BJP proposed 3 names, while Shinde-led Shiv Sena & Ajit Pawar’s NCP suggested 2 each.

Behind Shinde govt’s 11th-hour Mumbai toll waiver, there’s decade-long politics & a ‘flawed’ contract

Cabinet decision to scrap toll for light vehicles at Mumbai’s five entry points is significant as it has been a longstanding demand of parties such as undivided Shiv Sena, BJP & MNS.

Baba Siddique laid to rest with full state honours; Oppn tears into Mahayuti over killing

Three men fired at NCP leader Siddique around 9.15 pm Saturday as he stepped out of son's office in Bandra East to head back home. Two accused have been arrested.

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.