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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.

‘Injustice or conspiracy’—Deepender Hooda questions NCERT map showing Haryana as part of Maratha empire

There have been calls for ‘correction’ in map in the Class 8 social science textbook. The Congress MP termed the map ‘utterly false’.

‘What about Rajput valour?’ Battle of identity in Rajasthan BJP over NCERT’s ‘glorification’ of Marathas

A map in the third chapter, 'The Rise of the Marathas', of the revised NCERT social science book for Class 8 students has particularly riled them.

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.

Historian’s criticism of Chhava reignites Brahmin-Maratha row, says he was ‘abused, threatened’

Kolhapur-based historian Indrajit Sawant claims he was threatened by one Prashant Koratkar. He shared a recording of the call on Facebook. Koratkar has denied that it was him.

3rd time in 10 years, Maharashtra govt recommends separate 10% quota for Marathas

Currently on a hunger strike, Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil insists that members of the community be granted reservation within the OBC quota as Kunbis.

‘Shinde govt meddling, notices’: Why duo quit Maharashtra backward class panel amid Maratha quota talks

Balaji Killarikar & Laxman Hake quit Maharashtra State Backward Class Commission earlier this month, at a time when Maratha reservation issue is gathering steam in the state.

JCB showering flowers, packed rallies — how Jarange-Patil is building ‘mass leader’ image

As activist tours Maharashtra, youth attending his rallies say he is unlike other Maratha leaders who have failed them, and that 'if anyone can give us reservation, it is him'.

Reading ‘Modi’ script, mapping family trees — how Maharashtra’s scouring old records to identify Kunbis

Shinde govt has asked districts to look at land, birth & death records, among others, to identify Marathas who were once Kunbis & publish details before 2 Jan deadline for quota.

Shinde, Fadnavis rush to Delhi as Maratha quota activist resumes hunger strike after deadline ends

Even as Jarange-Patil said he was resuming his hunger strike, a seemingly helpless CM Shinde & his deputy Fadnavis rushed to Delhi to ‘hold meetings’, it is learnt. 

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Alphabet issues a 100-year bond. Do investors trust Big Tech more than governments now?

In an era of polarised politics and fiscal inertia, the world’s most powerful democracies struggle to issue debt beyond 30-50 years. Yet a private entity has convinced the market of its viability through the year 2126.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Top US military commander applauds ‘India’s tactical execution’ during Op Sindoor; adds ‘there’s lessons too’

On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.