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Thursday, August 14, 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

Nehru and Jinnah made Indian politics their personal quarrel. Partition was a consequence

Ambedkar regarded both Gandhi and Jinnah as suffering from ‘colossal egotism’, who made Indian politics a matter of their ‘personal quarrel’ and brought it to a standstill.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

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.