Maharashtra's opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) on Friday slammed the move to withdraw the Rs 2,000 denomination currency notes by September 30 as "an admission of failure" by the Bharatiya Janata Party government at the Centre.
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Maha hails US court order paving way to extradite 26/11 wanted Tahawwur Rana
The Maharashtra government on Thursday welcomed a US court decision that will clear the decks for the extradition of Pakistani-Canadian businessman and 26/11, 2008 Mumbai terror attack accused Dr Tahawwur Hussain Rana.
Scorcher of a May makes Maha sweat; 40C-plus in 26 districts
A whopping 26 of Maharashtras 36 districts are reeling under heatwave conditions with average temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius and higher in the past two-three days, as people braced and experts sounded warnings.
K'taka junks politics of money, caste, religion; harbinger for 2024: Pawar
Hailing the Congress sweep to power in Karnataka, Nationalist Congress Party President Sharad Pawar said that the people of the neighbouring state have rejected the politics of money, caste, religion practiced by the Bharatiya Janata Party, here on Saturday.
Scrap institution of Guv or evolve system of appointment: Uddhav Thackeray
Former Chief Minister and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday demanded that the institution of state 'Governor' must be scrapped or there should be a proper system in place to appoint people to this august and crucial Constitutional post.
Nitish, Tejashwi meet Pawar, Thackeray to forge grand opposition alliance
After the meetings, Nitish Kumar said that if more and more opposition parties unitedly stand and work together, it can help achieve a better fight against the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
Post-SC ruling, Maha Cong says 'dangerous BJP' will stoop to any level for power
In a strong reaction, the Maharashtra Congress on Thursday said that the Supreme Court verdict has proved that "the BJP is dangerous for democracy and can stoop to any levels to grab power".
Shinde-Fadnavis hail SC verdict as 'triumph of truth', say they are vindicated
Soon after the Supreme Court verdict, the ruling Shiv Sena-Bharatiya Janata Party alliance on Thursday hailed the verdict as "a triumph of truth" which has 'vindicated' their stance as the state government now has got a stamp of approval.
Thackeray: SC verdict has 'exposed' Governor, ECI role, govt; Shinde must quit
Shiv Sena (UBT) President and former Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said that the Supreme Court verdict has exposed the role of the Governor, the Election Commission of India and the current regime, here on Thursday.
Incomplete bridge crashes on Mumbai-Nagpur Samruddhi corridor
According to a police official, the bridge, which will connect Gangadwadi and Belgaon-Tarhale in the Igatpuri taluka, was being constructed with cranes when it suddenly collapsed around 7.30 p.m on Monday.
25 Maha students stuck in Manipur strife reach Mumbai safely
A total of 25 students from Maharashtra, who were stuck in the strife-torn northeastern state of Manipur, reached Mumbai via Guwahati by a special flight, officials said here on Monday.
Sharad Pawar pats Ajit Pawar, says he's done a lot for NCP
A day after Nationalist Congress Party President Sharad Pawar decided to continue in his post, he patted his nephew and Leader of Opposition (Assembly) Ajit Pawar on their home turf of Baramati, here on Saturday.
Sharad Pawar bows to party's wishes, to continue as NCP President
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) President Sharad Pawar on Friday announced that he will not step down as the party chief, ending four days of turmoil that had gripped the organisation since May 2.
No alternative to Sharad Pawar: Shiv Sena (UBT), welcomes NCP panel decision
"It was on anticipated lines... There's no alternative to Pawar Saheb... The NCP committee's decision is correct," said Raut, soon after the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) ally's turmoil-ridden party's move.
'No halts': Mumbai-Nagpur Expressway becomes a 'killer' with 95 deaths in 5 months
The partly-completed Mumbai-Nagpur Super Expressway has emerged as a "killer" - reporting at least 195 big and small accidents that claimed 95 lives and left many more injured in less than 5 months.
National political stunner - Sharad Pawar steps down as NCP chief
However, Pawar, flanked by his wife Pratibha, appeared to be grimly determined and declared: "I know when to stop... I have set up a committee of senior NCP leaders who will decide on the next president."
Protests against proposed mega-refinery in Maha with Arab help
Protests have erupted against the proposed Ratnagiri Refinery & Petrochemicals Project (RRPL) coming up in Maharashtra's Rajapur taluka with the help of Saudi ARAMCO and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, activists said here on Tuesday.
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train crawls; just 30% ready
The mega-venture, which will be the country's first Bullet Train -- in the making since over five years now -- has achieved just 30.15 per cent overall physical progress till March 31, as per official figures.
Meet Maha's queer rights activists driving 'marriage equality' petition
No more in the shadows, the LGBTQIA+ community is anxiously watching the ongoing hearings in the Supreme Court pertaining to their demand for 'Marriage Equality' and the much-anticipated ensuing rights.
Gautam Adani drops in for tete-a-tete with Sharad Pawar in Mumbai
Embattled industrialist Gautam Adani drove down to meet Nationalist Congress Party President Sharad Pawar at the latter's residence in south Mumbai, here on Thursday morning, party sources said here.
Now, Supriya Sule speaks of 'two political earthquakes'
A party leader here explained that her possible references could be firstly to the upcoming Supreme Court verdict on the disqualification of the 16 Shiv Sena MLAs, including NCP chief Sharad Pawar, and secondly its potential ramifications on the state government here.
Sharad Pawar junks Ajit Pawar's 'political earthquake' rumours
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar on Tuesday rubbished all speculation that his nephew, Ajit Pawar would trigger a fresh 'political earthquake' by joining hands with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
'Mahabharat' over 12 deaths at 'Maha-Bhushan' event, irate Oppn wants CM's scalp
The organisers claimed that the event attracted nearly two million followers from across the state, trooping in buses, trucks and even in boats in an exemplary orderly manner, with folded hands.
11 die of heat stroke after 'Maharashtra Bhushan' award ceremony
At least 11 persons succumbed to heat stroke and over four dozen hospitalised after a mammoth public event in which Union Home Minister Amit Shah conferred the 'Maharashtra Bhushan-2022' Award on social reformer Appasaheb Dharmadhikari.
8 die of sunstroke after 'Maharashtra Bhushan' award ceremony
In a tragedy, at least eight persons succumbed to heat stroke and over three dozen have been hospitalised after a mammoth function in which Union Home Minister Amit Shah conferred the 'Maharashtra Bhushan 2022' award on reformer Appasaheb Dharmadhikari.