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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicSharad Pawar

Topic: Sharad Pawar

How a new Pawar is becoming a big headache for Maharashtra govt, with a senior Pawar’s blessing

From exposing ministers’ alleged misconduct to joining protests, NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar's new role as party general secretary has seen him taking on state govt more aggressively.

Kartavya Bhavan, a ‘mini surveillance state’ & the one time Mamata got mad at a cricketer

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

Was offered 160 guaranteed seats before Maharashtra polls—Sharad Pawar amid Rahul’s ‘vote chori’ charge

The claims come 9 months after poll results, amid Rahul Gandhi’s “vote theft” charge accusing ECI of colluding with the BJP in alleged voter list manipulation nationwide.

Amid reports of NCP(SP) Maha chief Jayant Patil’s resignation, party to hold meeting on 15 July

According to reports in the media, NCP (SP) Maharashtra unit chief Jayant Patil has resigned from the post & party MLC Shashikant Shinde will take over from him.

Panel backed by Ajit Pawar sweeps Malegaon Sugar Mill polls, Sharad Pawar group draws blank

Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's Nilkantheshwar panel won 20 out of 21 seats. He is now set to become chairman of the sugar mill.

Why Ajit Pawar returned to cooperative politics, making a routine sugar mill poll a high-stakes battle

The poll this time was a high-decibel, high stakes quadrangular contest, between two panels backed by two Pawars, their traditional rival Taware and a panel of Independents.

With talks of leadership change & mega membership drives, both NCPs kick off local polls campaign

Both NCP factions held their functions in Pune—an NCP stronghold. Sharad & Ajit Pawar said any decisions on alliances in different places would be made after consulting local leaders.

MCA names stand at Wankhede stadium after cricketer Rohit Sharma & ex-BCCI president Sharad Pawar

At the unveiling of the stand Friday by the Mumbai Cricket Association, the batsman expressed his gratitude and thanked his family for their sacrifices.

Is a Pawar reunion on the cards? What the two NCPs are thinking

Hopes of the factions joining hands were raised after frequent meetings between Sharad & Ajit Pawar. Rohit Pawar says it’ll be an ‘emotional decision’.

Wankhede Stadium stands to be named after Sharad Pawar, Wadekar, Rohit—‘pillars of Mumbai cricket’

According to decision taken at Mumbai Cricket Association meeting, the stadium will also have an office lounge in memory of its late president Amol Kale.

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.