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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
TopicShiv Sena (UBT)

Topic: Shiv Sena (UBT)

Congress or Uddhav Sena? MVA architect Sharad Pawar caught in allies’ tug-of-war ahead of BMC polls

Six years after he created the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), the alliance's architect finds himself in a tough spot, caught between an old ally and a newer one.

More ally vs ally drama ahead of local polls: All Sena ministers except Shinde skip cabinet meet

Sena leaders are said to be upset with BJP’s aggressive induction of former councillors from different parties in various parts of the state, including some from the Sena.

Lunchtime politics: Mumbai’s dabbawalas deliver blow to Uddhav Sena, shift to BJP for better service

Ahead of Maharashtra local body polls, Mumbai's iconic dabbawalas deliver a shock to Shiv Sena (UBT) on Bal Thackeray's death anniversary, accusing the party of breaking promises made in 2017.

It’s not just Bhai Jagtap. ‘Go solo’ call builds in Mumbai Congress, sparking ripples in MVA

Sena UBT MP Sanjay Raut dismissed Jagtap's suggestion, but Mumbai Congress president admits many Congress workers do feel party should fight separately. 

After Raj & Uddhav slam EC, more Oppn voices say no civic polls until voter list ‘anomalies’ fixed

Thackeray brothers met state & central election commission officials, & raised allegations of large-scale irregularities in voter list. They were joined by other parties. 

Eye on BMC polls, Shinde kicks off ‘Mission Mumbai’ with administrative revamp, personal inspections

While the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena raced ahead of Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena in the rest of Maharashtra in the assembly poll, its performance in Mumbai was tepid. 

‘Can blood & cricket go together?’ It’s Sena vs Sena over India vs Pakistan Asia Cup match

India will be playing Pakistan Sunday in an Asia Cup fixture in UAE. Shiv Sena (UBT) has called for its cancellation, while the Shinde-led party has not stated its stance yet.

‘0 plus 0 equals 0’—BJP taunts Thackeray cousins after their parties draw a blank in ‘litmus test’

The Thackeray cousins contested the elections to BEST Employees Cooperative Credit Society in an alliance but didn't win any seats. Union leader Shashank Rao-led panel won.

INDIA bloc’s protest against EC, why is BJP jumping to its defence, asks Uddhav Thackeray

He also urges his party members to hit the street, ‘not in Shiv Sena style’, but to have 'Bhrashtachar pe Charcha' with people to expose alleged corruption in BJP-led Mahayuti government.

Malegaon blast probe politics will simmer till Maharashtra polls

Talking about “saffron terror” in a Hindu-majority democracy had hurt the Congress even in 2008. In today’s scenario, the consequences could be even worse. So, BJP cheers, Congress and Shiv Sena play safe.

On Camera

A 2-hour op, precise extradition—what Maduro’s capture tells us about modern US military

Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

S-300, Su-30 jets, T-72 tanks: Inventory of Venezuela’s largely Russian-origin arsenal

Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.

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.