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TopicRaj Thackeray

Topic: Raj Thackeray

Modi’s Europe visit, inflation top Urdu news, press freedom, loudspeaker rows also find mention

ThePrint’s round-up of how the Urdu media covered various news events through the week, and the editorial positions some of them took.

Raj’s saffron shawls, Sena’s ‘imitation’ barbs: It’s Thackeray vs Thackeray in Maharashtra again

Raj Thackeray’s beleaguered MNS is taking a strong Hindutva line to capitalise on Shiv Sena’s ideological ‘dilution’ due to its alliance with former foes Congress and NCP.

‘Not a one-day issue,’ Raj Thackeray threatens to continue protests against mosque loudspeakers

Civic elections in Maharashtra are around the corner, ruling Shiv Sena has accused MNS of being the ‘B Team’ of opposition BJP.

MNS chief shares Bal Thackeray’s old video vowing to stop people from offering namaz on streets

In the video, Bal Thackeray is also heard saying that loudspeakers would be removed from mosques. MNS had given a deadline to remove loudspeakers by 3 May.

‘What ultimatum,’ asks Uddhav govt after Raj Thackeray booked for provocative speech

MNS chief gave 3 May ultimatum to mosques to take down loudpeakers; police also detained party leader Mahendra Bhanushali on Tuesday.

Will not allow communal disharmony, says Maharashtra police on Raj Thackeray’s loudspeaker threat

The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief has threatened to protest outside mosques from 4 May if loudspeakers were not taken down.

BJP, AAP or Shiv Sena — Leaders don’t have time for governance. Power is all about vendetta

From Maharashtra’s Hanuman Chalisa fiasco to Modi’s chat on fuel tax, statesmanship is out the window. And poor Indians suffer.

Raj Thackeray calls off ‘maha aarti’ on Eid, as Maharashtra sees red after his explosive speech

Tuesday’s ‘aarti’ was to be held at central Mumbai’s Prabhadevi Temple at 6.30 pm and was expected to see participation from Hindu groups.

Loudspeakers and political backflips: How ‘anti-migrant’ MNS became Hindutva’s latest advocate

MNS chief Raj Thackeray will address a Maharashtra Day rally in Shiv Sena’s stronghold Aurangabad. Analysts say MNS is trying to replace Sena as a champion of the Hindu cause.

Raj Thackeray praises Yogi for action on loudspeakers, says Maharashtra only has ‘bhogis’

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief congratulated UP CM for removing loudspeakers from religious places, 'specially masjids'. He had earlier given Maharashtra govt 3 May deadline for similar action.

On Camera

Kolkata’s silencing of Javed Akhtar exposes India’s secular vacuum

Even those parties that wear the label of secular and progressive often bow to the pressures of fundamentalist groups within the Muslim community.

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

Dassault Aviation takes majority control of joint venture with Anil Ambani’s Reliance

Following the transaction which is expected to be completed by November, Dassault Reliance Aerospace Ltd will become an associate company, with Reliance retaining a 49% stake.

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.