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Sunday, July 20, 2025
TopicShiv Sena-BJP

Topic: Shiv Sena-BJP

Why Narayan Rane, largely muted over past 5 years, is questioning Shinde govt on Maratha quota

The Maratha leader has opposed Shinde govt’s decision to grant Marathas reservation as Kunbis — surprise from the once vocal leader who has largely been silent since becoming Union minister.

Maharashtra’s ruling parties claim panchayat polls win. Opposition says ‘true picture only in 2024′

BJP, Shinde Sena & Ajit Pawar-led NCP claim they 'won in 1,700 panchayats'. Opposition's making counterclaims, but analysts warn against putting too much weight on panchayat polls.

SC orders Speaker to decide Sena disqualifications by 31 Dec. ‘Maintain sanctity of anti-defection law’

Solicitor General asked CJI-led bench to mention in its order that timeframe was in line with 'peculiar facts of the case' or it would set a precedent, a request the bench denied.

Shinde govt gives Modi’s pet bullet train project another push, diverts forest land across 3 districts

Part of 129.71 hectares of forest land to be diverted for Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train in Maharashtra is under mangroves, while another portion is in Sanjay Gandhi National Park.

‘BJP washing machine in action’ — Opposition cries foul citing cases against NCP leaders

Ajit Pawar, Chhagan Bhujbal and Hasan Mushrif face money laundering cases. Name of Aditi Tatkare’s father had surfaced in multi-crore irrigation scam. 

Shinde govt invites bids for Savarkar theme park, set to come up in Nashik village where he was born

According to tender documents, consultant will have to prepare plans, draw up cost estimates, conduct site investigations, supervise work, help in land acquisition & get approvals.

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project is firing again as Shinde-Fadnavis govt clears roadblocks

The state government has signed a stakeholder agreement with NHSRCL, the implementing authority of the project and has also taken steps to clear hurdles in the land acquisition process.

On Camera

Can Syria’s tiny Druze minority survive West Asia’s new storms? There’s little hope

Indians see West Asia as one uninterrupted wash of Islam, but the reality is more complex. For the Druze, support from Israel—where they are a recognised minority—is now critical.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.