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Sunday, February 15, 2026
TopicShiv Sena (Eknath Shinde)

Topic: Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde)

BJP cements rural grip in Maharashtra in zilla parishad & panchayat polls, allies not far behind

BJP emerges as the single largest party in Maharashtra's rural polls, but analysts see strong performances by Shinde Sena and NCP as a warning for BJP's plans to go solo in 2029.

BMC power tussle—BJP, Shinde Sena agree on mayor post, but haggle over standing committee chairships

BJP is set to get BMC mayor’s post & the Shiv Sena (Shinde) the deputy’s position, but the BJP is not willing to part with the standing committee chairperson’s position.

Beyond Mumbai-Thane region, Shinde-led Shiv Sena’s influence wanes as ally BJP gains ground

Nepotism, absent leadership and cadre erosion see Shinde's Sena reduced to MMR in municipal polls while BJP captures urban Maharashtra with superior organisation and funds.

On Camera

How Nehru defended restrictions on freedom of speech and the press

On 29 May 1951, Jawaharlal Nehru defended adding 'reasonable restrictions' to Article 19, arguing that free speech must be balanced with national security and unity.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Australian amphibian aircraft firm eyes Indian civil & military market, ties up with Apogee Aerospace

Aligning with India's push to promote inter-coastal air connectivity, Apogee has ordered 15 seaplanes in a deal valued at Rs 3,500 crore.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.