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Sunday, January 4, 2026
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.

On Camera

What women want—a man who cooks and doesn’t seek a standing ovation for it

An average Lajpat Nagar playboy knows that women will reply to his Instagram story of the chicken curry he cooked for lunch. And he is proven right, every single time.

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.