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In January 2024, while serving as Deputy CM with Home portfolio in Shinde government, Fadnavis had also appointed Rashmi Shukla as Maharashtra's first woman DGP

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Why Maharashtra’s sugar sector is under stress despite higher output  

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Maharashtra sugar sector stress explained: Despite higher output, mills face losses due to early closures, export hurdles, MSP stagnation and climate risks.

Sun, Mar 29, 2026
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March 24, 2026 21:13 IST

The CM said that Kharat would tell victims he was Krishna and Mahadev, and that he possessed an aura and that establishing sexual relations with him made the women “pure”.

Wed, Mar 25, 2026
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Crisis in sugar sector may deepen with drought ahead in Maharashtra

March 19, 2026 20:11 IST

At least 179 sugar mills have shut crushing operations due to shortage of cane.

Thu, Mar 19, 2026
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Hammering ‘Hindu khatre mein hai’ narrative: Congress leader Husain Dalwai says Maharashtra’s new anti-conversion law could target interfaith couples

March 19, 2026 12:47 IST

In an interview, Husain Dalwai says the argument that the Hindu population is shrinking doesn't match the actual numbers. The Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Bill is a calculated distraction from real issues such as hospital infrastructure and the closure of government schools, he claims.

Thu, Mar 19, 2026
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Why Fadnavis govt pushes Jalyukta Shivar Abhiyan 2.0 to tackle drought?

March 08, 2026 19:37 IST

The scheme — Jalyukta Shivar Abhiyan 1.0, was launched on January 26, 2015 during the first tenure of Fadnavis as chief minister, by shortlisting 25,000 villages reeling under drought.

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The proposed Neera–Karha river linking project, once implemented, is expected to provide irrigation and drinking water to drought-prone areas of Baramati and Purandar talukas.

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Caste balance, loyalty drive BJP’s Rajya Sabha picks from Maharashtra: Vinod Tawde, Ramdas Athawale among candidatesSubscriber Only

March 04, 2026 14:54 IST

The BJP sprung a surprise by nominating former Nagpur mayor Maya Ivnate and former NCP leader Ramrao Wadkute.

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Sharad Pawar pushed to corner as Sunetra tightens her grip on NCP, merger unravelsSubscriber Only

February 28, 2026 18:05 IST

By asserting that the new NCP chief's appointment marked the beginning of “Sunetra parva”, the party brass claims to have conveyed a message that they would not “buckle” under the Pawar faction’s “pulls and pressures”

Sat, Feb 28, 2026
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As ‘Sunetra Parva’ begins, why is NCP attacking Sharad Pawar?Subscriber Only

February 28, 2026 16:18 IST

The tone and language of three senior NCP leaders carried a sharpness—an attack clearly directed at Sharad Pawar.

Sat, Feb 28, 2026
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Sunetra Pawar takes NCP reins, pitches for minority welfare, development, Ajit legacySubscriber Only

February 17, 2026 16:24 IST

Maharashtra Deputy CM is unanimously elected as NCP president at a meeting of party brass in Mumbai; she would formally take charge on February 26

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With NCP yet to pick its new chief, party leader Praful Patel says, “Sunetra Pawar is the only candidate for NCP president. There is absolute consensus on this. It will be done within two weeks.”

Sat, Feb 14, 2026
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February 12, 2026 22:24 IST

In 2019, Rohit Pawar contested from Karjat-Jamkhed for the first time and defeated BJP candidate Ram Shinde. In 2024 Assembly polls, Rohit retained the seat after a fierce fight.

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Beyond Mahayuti: BJP’s rural inroads in Maharashtra bolster plans for solo dominance by 2029Subscriber Only

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Despite impressive Assembly and Lok Sabha performances, the party had so far struggled to breach rural areas, seen to be the strongholds of the Congress, NCP and NCP (SP)

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February 10, 2026 10:11 IST

BJP leads in zilla parishad and panchayat samiti polls, while Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena outpaces the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction; NCP factions gain by contesting together.

Tue, Feb 10, 2026
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February 10, 2026 07:41 IST

Ajit Pawar, who died late last month, had pushed for an alliance and the merger of the two NCPs, arguing that the split in votes was shrinking their political space. The results appear to vindicate his position.

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BJP’s strategic signalling, succession politics after Ajit Pawar’s death and mistrust within the NCP factions deepen uncertainty over a possible reunion

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Sharad Pawar’s remarks distancing himself from NCP developments indicate that NCP leaders took the decision to get Sunetra take the party helm without consulting NCP (SP)

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When Ajit Pawar joined the Mahayuti in 2023, Amit Shah told him, “This is your rightful place, but you took a long time.” However, many in the state BJP continued to remain unconvinced.

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With the Opposition blaming Modi-Shah for promoting Gujarat’s interests at the expense of Maharashtra, the Rs 30 lakh crore investment proposals received at Davos WEF can turn out to be a game-changer for the Devendra Fadnavis-led government in Maharashtra.

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