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Mumbai Politics: Tejasvee Ghosalkar Joins BJP, Major Setback for Uddhav Thackeray Ahead of BMC Polls

15Dec

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Mumbai Politics: Tejasvee Ghosalkar Joins BJP, Major Setback for Uddhav Thackeray Ahead of BMC Polls

In a significant political development ahead of the much-anticipated Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) has suffered a major setback with former corporator Tejasvee Ghosalkar joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Tejasvee Ghosalkar formally entered the BJP on Monday in the presence of Mumbai BJP chief Amit Satam. Her induction comes at a politically sensitive time, as opposition parties intensify preparations for the crucial BMC elections, considered the crown jewel of Mumbai’s political landscape. Ghosalkar, a former BMC corporator, hails from the influential Ghosalkar family of Dahisar and is the daughter-in-law of senior Shiv Sena leader Vinod Ghosalkar, a close aide of Uddhav Thackeray. Her defection is being seen as a ser...

Pune Road Rage Attack Leaves Woman Blind in One Eye

15Dec

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Pune Road Rage Attack Leaves Woman Blind in One Eye

Pune, 15 December 2025: In a terrifying incident of road rage in Pune, a 28-year-old woman and her fiancé were attacked by three men after a minor traffic incident, resulting in severe injury to the woman’s eye. She had to undergo emergency surgery, and her vision has still not fully recovered. According to reports, the incident occurred on 6 December near an underpass while Pooja Gupta and her fiancé were returning to Mumbai. Their car accidentally brushed against the foot of one of the three bikers. Although no one was initially hurt, a verbal altercation quickly escalated. The attackers reportedly threw a stone at the car’s windshield, shattering it. Fleeing in fear, the couple got caught in traffic, at which point the attackers returned, smashing the remaining windows and the rea...

Ahead of Civic Polls, BJP Expels 16 Rebel Leaders in Maharashtra’s Washim

13Dec

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Ahead of Civic Polls, BJP Expels 16 Rebel Leaders in Maharashtra’s Washim

Washim: In a major organizational crackdown ahead of the Maharashtra civic body elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has expelled 16 rebel leaders and office-bearers in Washim district for contesting against the party’s officially authorised candidates. The civic elections are scheduled to be held on 20 December. The expelled leaders have been suspended from the party for six years, a move seen as a strong message to enforce discipline within the organisation before the crucial municipal polls. Action Taken for IndisciplineThe strict action was initiated by BJP District President Purushottam Chitalange, who said that filing nominations against party-authorised candidates amounts to serious indiscipline and anti-party activity. “Such actions undermine party unity and organis...

₹21 Crore Stamp Duty, ₹1.47 Crore Penalty: Trouble Mounts for Maharashtra Dy CM Ajit Pawar’s Son Parth Pawar

12Dec

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₹21 Crore Stamp Duty, ₹1.47 Crore Penalty: Trouble Mounts for Maharashtra Dy CM Ajit Pawar’s Son Parth Pawar

Pune: Parth Pawar, son of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, has landed in serious legal trouble after the state’s Department of Registration and Stamps directed his firm, Amadeya Enterprises LLP, to pay ₹21 crore in stamp duty and an additional ₹1.47 crore as penalty. The case pertains to the sale of 40 acres of prime land in the upscale Mundhwa region of Pune. The department has also imposed seven months’ interest on the outstanding amount. The firm has been granted 60 days to make the payment, failing which the penalty will continue to rise. Discrepancies Found in Mundhwa Land Deal The order followed a probe into a land transaction in which Sheetal Tejwani sold the 40-acre plot to Amadeya Enterprises LLP. According to officials, Parth Pawar’s company had purchased th...

Shivraj Patil Passes Away at 91: Former Home Minister Known for Influence, Controversies, and a Storied Political Career

12Dec

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Shivraj Patil Passes Away at 91: Former Home Minister Known for Influence, Controversies, and a Storied Political Career

Senior Congress leader and former Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil passed away early Friday morning at his residence Devghar in Latur, Maharashtra. He was 91 and had been suffering from age-related ailments. Patil is survived by his son Shailesh Patil, daughter-in-law Archana (a BJP leader), two granddaughters, and a married daughter. Patil, who held several top positions including Home Minister (2004–2008), Lok Sabha Speaker (1991–1996), and Defence Minister, was regarded as one of Congress’s most influential leaders. His political journey was long and decorated, though often accompanied by controversy. Early Life & Education Born on October 12, 1935, in Chakur village of the erstwhile Hyderabad State (now Maharashtra), Shivraj Patil graduated in Science from Osmania Univers...

Fadnavis Warns MLAs Against Overusing ‘Ladki Bahin Yojana’ in Assembly Debates

9Dec

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Fadnavis Warns MLAs Against Overusing ‘Ladki Bahin Yojana’ in Assembly Debates

Nagpur: During the Winter Session of the Maharashtra Assembly, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis cautioned legislators against repeatedly citing the “Ladki Bahin Yojana” in every discussion. The warning came after a heated debate over women’s safety and illegal liquor sales. Incident in the Assembly The issue came to the forefront when Abhimanyu Pawar, a trusted MLA of the ruling BJP, raised concerns about illegal liquor sales, linking them to the welfare of women under the Ladki Bahin scheme. CM Fadnavis, visibly displeased, rebuked Pawar, saying:"Do not bring up the Ladki Bahin scheme in every matter. Do not go against our daughters; otherwise, you will have to stay at home." Pawar had remarked, “We keep talking about Ladki Bahin, but the biggest concern for women is the illegal ...

‘Video Bomb’ Triggers Political Tremors in Maharashtra: Shinde Camp MLA Seen With Cash Bundles, Claims Danve

9Dec

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‘Video Bomb’ Triggers Political Tremors in Maharashtra: Shinde Camp MLA Seen With Cash Bundles, Claims Danve

Mumbai/Nagpur: The Winter Session of the Maharashtra Assembly began on Monday in the state’s second capital, Nagpur. Even before the proceedings could pick up pace, a political storm erupted after Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and MLA Ambadas Danve released a series of explosive videos on his X (formerly Twitter) account. According to Danve, the videos allegedly feature Mahendra Dalvi, MLA from Alibaug–Murud–Roha and a member of the Shiv Sena led by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The footage purportedly shows huge bundles of cash, raising questions about the MLA’s involvement and the source of the money. What the Videos Show Danve posted three videos: Two videos show an unidentified man handling stacks of currency notes. The third video shows MLA Mahendra Dalvi. Sharing ...

Mumbai Metro: Another Metro Line for Navi Mumbai to Connect City Interiors and Airports

8Dec

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Mumbai Metro: Another Metro Line for Navi Mumbai to Connect City Interiors and Airports

Navi Mumbai: For the first time, Navi Mumbai will have an internal metro line, with Metro Line 8 connecting the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA). The line will feature 11 proposed stations across the city and has now been integrated into the 337 km metro network of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). Metro Line 8 Project DetailsThe Maharashtra government, in collaboration with the City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra Ltd. (CIDCO), has approved Metro Line 8 to provide direct connectivity to Navi Mumbai’s suburbs. This will be the city’s first “internal metro” line, aimed at easing intra-city travel while linking key residential and commercial hubs. A detailed r...

Jay Pawar Wedding: Ajit Pawar’s Younger Son to Tie the Knot in Bahrain

4Dec

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Jay Pawar Wedding: Ajit Pawar’s Younger Son to Tie the Knot in Bahrain

Mumbai: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar’s younger son, Jay Pawar, is set to marry Rutuja Patil this Friday, 5 December 2025. Unlike the usual high-profile weddings in Mumbai or Pune, the wedding will be held in Bahrain, marking a destination wedding for the Pawar family. The grand celebrations are expected to span four days, starting Thursday with the Mehendi ceremony and culminating in the reception on Sunday. Wedding Details and Guest ListThe main wedding ceremony and reception will take place at the Ritz-Carlton, a five-star hotel in Manama, Bahrain. Around 400 guests are expected to attend, with only a select few NCP leaders invited locally, including National Executive President Praful Patel and Maharashtra NCP Chief Sunil Tatkare. This is the second wedd...

What’s Next for Eknath Shinde? Uddhav Thackeray’s ‘Reverse Gear’ Adds New Twist to Maharashtra Politics Amid BJP Tensions

4Dec

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What’s Next for Eknath Shinde? Uddhav Thackeray’s ‘Reverse Gear’ Adds New Twist to Maharashtra Politics Amid BJP Tensions

Mumbai: The political fault lines between BJP and Shiv Sena in Maharashtra remain unresolved as the state gears up for municipal elections. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde recently appeared alongside Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at the Orange Gate Urban Tunnel Project in Mumbai, but tensions within the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance persist. Amid this, former CM Uddhav Thackeray has initiated a “reverse gear” strategy to reclaim Shiv Sena leaders and workers. After staying largely inactive since the 2022 split, Uddhav Thackeray has become active in the BMC elections. In the past two days, several leaders and supporters from the Shinde camp have returned to Uddhav’s Shiv Sena, creating a stir within the party. While this move has pleased Uddhav’s faction, tensions continue betw...