Maharashtra
State in western India
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Maharashtra is a state in the western peninsular region of India occupying a substantial portion of the Deccan Plateau. It is bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west, the Indian states of Karnataka and Goa to the south, Telangana to the southeast and Chhattisgarh to the east, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh to the north, and the Indian union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu to the northwest. Maharashtra is the second-most populous state in India, the third most populous country subdivision in South Asia and the fourth-most populous in the world.
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LoP Rahul Gandhi claims Maharashtra polls were rigged in BJP's favour, says 'they want to repeat it in Bihar' but...Rahul Gandhi had flown down to join the state-wide protests which are a part of the nationwide 'chakka jam' called by trade unions against the four new labour codes, to which in Bihar has been added..DNA - Published | 'Doesn't send right message': Devendra Fadnavis slams Sena MLA's 'inappropriate' behaviour; 'this is serious issue'Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has denounced Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad for assaulting canteen workers at the Akashwani MLA hostel in Mumbai. Fadnavis said that such behaviour sends the wrong..IndiaTimes - Published |
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âSpeak Marathi in Maharashtraâ: Minister after shopkeeper thrashed in Thane - What we know so farIndiaTimes - Published | 'System killing farmers': Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi over 'no MSP guarantee'; says 'farmers sinking deeper into debt'Rahul Gandhi criticizes PM Modi, stating farmers are increasingly burdened by debt and government indifference, referencing farmer suicides in Maharashtra and waived loans for billionaires. He also..IndiaTimes - Published |
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New BJP state chiefs: Party announces new leaders for seven states; inches closer to elect new national presidentBharatiya Janata Party appointed nine new presidents across seven states and two union territories, including key states like Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Telangana. The party is expected to..IndiaTimes - Published | Maharashtra assembly: Nana Patole climbs speaker's podium; gets suspendedIndiaTimes - Published |
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