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Government Withdraws Rs 10 Cr Grant to Maharashtra Waqf Board Amid Opposition

A recent government resolution (GR) issued by the Maharashtra government approving a Rs 10 crore grant for strengthening the Maharashtra State Board of Waqfs (MSBW) has been withdrawn after facing backlash on social media....
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Shinde Visits Native Village After Returning from Delhi; Mahayuti Meeting Expected Sunday

Eknath Shinde, the outgoing Chief Minister of Maharashtra, has returned to Mumbai from Delhi and is now on his way to his native village in Satara district. There is still uncertainty regarding who will...
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Amit Shah Secures Power-Sharing Deal in Maharashtra

Union home minister Amit Shah recently met with leaders from the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra to discuss the power-sharing arrangement in the state. The meeting, which lasted for two hours and was held...
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Clarification Needed: Nana Patole Calls for Explanation on Maharashtra Assembly Election 2024 Voter Turnout...

Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole has raised concerns about the significant increase in voter turnout by over 7% after polling for the Maharashtra Assembly election 2024 ended on November 20. He called for the...
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Will Uddhav Thackeray Exit MVA Post Maharashtra Assembly Election Loss?

After the recent defeat in the assembly elections, Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) is facing internal pressure to break away from the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) opposition coalition for the upcoming local body elections....
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Petition Filed Against Land Allotment with 200 Trees to PAPs

Environmentalists are expressing their concern over the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation's (MIDC) decision to allocate a piece of land, which is home to more than 200 trees, for the construction of a boarding and...
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Bombay High Court Dismisses Election Petition Against Shiv Sena Leader Sanjay Dina Patil

The Bombay High Court recently made a decision regarding an election petition filed against Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Dina Patil's victory in the Lok Sabha elections. The petition was filed by Shahaji Thorat,...
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Eknath Shinde Resigns as Maharashtra CM: Appointed Caretaker Until New Government Forms

Breaking news shook Maharashtra as Chief Minister Eknath Shinde resigned from his position as the term of the state assembly came to an end. Shinde, who has been leading the state since June 2022,...
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Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2022: Optimistic Mahayuti and MVA Leaders Eye Victory

The Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2022 have been a topic of great interest and anticipation, with the Mahayuti and MVA leaders both expressing confidence in their victory. The Mahayuti, consisting of the BJP, Shiv Sena,...
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Cash-for-Votes Allegations: Vinod Tawde Sends Notice to Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi – Investigating the...

Cash-for-votes allegations have surfaced ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024, with BJP leader Vinod Tawde sending a defamation notice to Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, party leader Rahul Gandhi, and spokesperson Supriya. Tawde vehemently...
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Unveiling Politics in Central Mumbai: Inside The Saamna in Mahim

I voted in yesterday's polls. I must confess I no longer feel much pride in it. However, this time was also weird and baffling. My constituency Mahim witnessed a bizarre contest. All three prominent...
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Predicted Outcome of the 2024 Maharashtra Elections: MVA Projects 160-165 Seats

After the Maharashtra elections in 2024, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut confidently stated that the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) is expected to win between 160 to 165 seats out of the total...
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Independent Candidate in Navi Mumbai Booked for Attempted Murder in Maharashtra Polls

An independent candidate running for the state assembly election in Navi Mumbai has been accused of attempted murder after allegedly assaulting the son of a former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) corporator at a voter...
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High Voter Turnout in Panvel and Belapur During Maharashtra Elections 2024

The recent Maharashtra elections in 2024 saw a significant voter turnout in the Panvel and Belapur constituencies, sparking uncertainty over the potential winners. Voters expressed confusion due to the division within parties like the...
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Tragic Death of ASHA Worker on Election Duty in Vasai, Maharashtra: Details and Impact

A tragic incident occurred in the Vasai area of Maharashtra, where an Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) worker lost her life in a railway accident while on her way for election duty. The official...
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Extended Service Hours by Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation for Maharashtra Assembly Election 2024

The Maharashtra Assembly elections are fast approaching, scheduled for November 20, with the vote counting set for November 23. In preparation for this important day, the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) has announced that...
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Corruption Scandal: BJP Leader Vinod Tawde Caught with Rs 5 Crore in Cash Before...

On the eve of the Maharashtra Assembly elections, a dramatic clash unfolded in Virar as Bahujan Vikas Aghadi (BVA) activists confronted BJP General Secretary Vinod Tawde, accusing him of distributing cash to influence votes...
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Accusations against BJP Leader Vinod Tawde for Allegedly Distributing ₹5 Crore for Votes in...

On November 19, 2024, a heated confrontation took place in Virar East between members of the Bahujan Vikas Aghadi (BVA) led by Hitendra Thakur and Nalla Sopara MLA Kshitij Thakur, and BJP representatives. The...
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Revamped Voting Experience in Maharashtra Elections 2024: Mumbai Introduces New Facilities and Faster Queues

The Maharashtra elections of 2024 are approaching, and Mumbai is gearing up for a revamped voting experience. After facing issues like low voter turnouts and long queues during the recent Lok Sabha election, the...
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Panvel MLA Confident of Winning Fourth Term

Prashant Thakur, a three-time MLA from Panvel and a BJP candidate, is feeling confident about securing a fourth term in the upcoming elections. He has been working tirelessly to connect with the people of...
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Dry Days in Maharashtra: No Alcohol Sales in Mumbai and Other Cities this Month

Maharashtra will experience a series of dry days this month due to the upcoming state Assembly elections. Dry days are when alcohol sales are prohibited in a region to ensure a peaceful voting process....
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Rahul Gandhi accuses BJP of serving Adani’s interests with ‘Ek Hai Toh Safe Hai’...

Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of serving the interests of billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani with their slogan "Ek Hai Toh Safe Hai." He claimed...
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29% of Candidates Have Pending Criminal Cases; 38% Are Millionaires

In the upcoming Maharashtra state elections, a concerning 29% of the 4,136 candidates have pending criminal cases against them. This data was revealed by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), showing that among national...
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Uddhav Thackeray Questions EC on Devendra Fadnavis’ ’Dharma-Yudh’ Call in Maharashtra Elections 2024

Uddhav Thackeray, the chief of Shiv Sena (UBT), raised questions about the recent call for a "dharma-yudh of votes" made by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in the upcoming Maharashtra elections 2024. Thackeray...
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Tragic Deaths of Two Tribal Women in Pen Taluka Highlight Urgent Need for Road...

Two tribal women from Kausawadi in Pen taluka tragically lost their lives due to the lack of road access, preventing them from reaching the nearest sub-district hospital in time. The villagers have been facing...
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MVA Rule in Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 Criticized by Union Minister Shekhawat

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat recently criticized the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government in Maharashtra, calling it a "black period" for the state. He accused the government of corruption and inefficiency, claiming that critical...
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Empowering Governance: PM Modi Lauds Mahayuti in Maharashtra Elections 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently praised the Mahayuti government in Maharashtra for its efforts to empower all sections of society. He emphasized the people's preference for the current government over the previous Maha Vikas...
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Crackdown on Onion Price Hoarders Initiated by CM Eknath Shinde

The recent surge in onion prices has caused concerns for the ruling alliance in Maharashtra, especially with the upcoming Assembly polls. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has taken action against hoarders to address this issue,...
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Money Laundering Probe Leads to Raids in Maharashtra and Gujarat

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) recently conducted raids at multiple locations in Maharashtra and Gujarat as part of a probe into suspicious banking transactions worth ₹80-90 crore allegedly carried out by a trader based in...
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Maharashtra Elections 2024: MNS Manifesto Focuses on Waste Management and Biodiversity Preservation

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Raj Thackeray recently unveiled the party's manifesto, titled 'We Will Deliver', at MIG Club in Bandra ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024. Unlike other parties that make promises...