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Raj Thackeray Extends Support to PM Modi and NDA Ahead of Lok Sabha Elections \| Oneindia News Raj Thackeray pledges unconditional support to the NDA alliance in Maharashtra's Lok Sabha polls, endorsing Narendra Modi's leadership. He emphasizes Modi's suitability for India's future, despite past.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:27Published 6 days ago

Lok Sabha 2024: MVA Alliance Finalizes Seat Sharing for Elections, Congress to Fight on 17\| Oneindia The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance in Maharashtra, comprising Shiv Sena, Congress, and NCP, finalized seat-sharing for all 48 Lok Sabha constituencies. With Shiv Sena contesting 21 seats, Congress.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:17Published 1 week ago

Heatwave Spell: IMD warns of heatwave spells in April \| El Nino, La Nina \| Oneindia The seven-phase Lok Sabha polls season will witness an unprecedented rise in the heatwave in most parts of the country, the India Meteorological Department warned here on Monday. While above-normal.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:31Published 2 weeks ago

LS Polls 2024: Govinda joins Eknath Shinde Sena, may contest from Mumbai North-West \| Oneindia News Actor Govinda made a surprising political move on Thursday by joining Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena party, injecting a dose of glamour into the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:08Published 3 weeks ago

IPL 2024: MS Dhoni steps down as CSK captain, Ruturaj Gaikwad to take over \| Oneindia Mahendra Singh Dhoni has stepped down as the captain of Chennai Super Kings with Ruturaj Gaikwad named the new skipper ahead of the new IPL season beginning on Friday. Dhoni, who led CSK to five IPL.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:13Published on March 21, 2024

Lok Sabha Elections: Raj Thackeray Arrives in Delhi Amid Rumors of MNS-BJP Alliance\| Oneindia News The Maharashtra political scene sees potential upheaval as Raj Thackeray of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena considers joining the NDA alliance, diverging from cousin Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena. Amidst.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:00Published on March 19, 2024

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: What Were the Election Results Of 2014 & 2019 \| Oneindia News As anticipation builds for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, political fervor intensifies. Reflecting on the 2019 polls, alliances and parties witnessed significant shifts. The NDA secured 353 seats, while.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 09:01Published on March 16, 2024

Lok Sabha Elections: BJP Ends Stalemate with Maharashtra Ally, NCP Contesting 4 Seats \|Oneindia News In a significant breakthrough, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has resolved the stalemate with its Maharashtra ally, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). NDA partners have finalized four crucial.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:04Published on March 13, 2024

Maratha Reservation Bill Passed in Maharashtra, CM Eknath Shinde Asserts Legality \| Oneindia News After three years, Maharashtra passes a bill granting Marathas 10% reservation in government jobs and education. This is the third attempt in a decade to address their concerns. Marathas, a significant.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:52Published on February 20, 2024

Ajit Pawar To Challenge Supriya Sule in Election, Hints Fielding Wife from Baramati\| Oneindia News Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar challenges Baramati MP Supriya Sule in Lok Sabha elections, signaling a familial rift. Ajit Pawar plans to field a candidate against her, aiming to contest Assembly.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:28Published on February 17, 2024

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Former Maharashtra CM Manohar Joshi passes away at 86 Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Manohar Joshi passed away at around 3 am on Friday due to age-related health complications. DNA - Published on February 23, 2024
Maharashtra government approves Bill to extend 10% reservation to Marathas The decision to convene a special session was prompted by Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil, who is on a hunger strike at Antarwali Saarati village in Jalna district. DNA - Published on February 20, 2024
Special session of Maharashtra Assembly to commence today, Maratha quota likely on agenda The Maharashtra government will hold a special Vidhan Sabha session for one day on Tuesday to hold discussion on the Maratha reservation issue DNA - Published on February 20, 2024

Maharashtra Speaker holds Ajit Pawar group as real NCP, says... He also dismissed disqualification petitions filed by both the Ajit and Sharad Pawar-led factions. DNA - Published on February 15, 2024
Congress releases first list of candidates for Rajya Sabha elections; Sonia Gandhi, Akhilesh Prasad Singh, Ajay Maken among candidates As per the AICC release, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has approved the candidature of Sonia Gandhi from Rajasthan and Dr Akhilesh Prasad Singh from Bihar. Abhishek Manu Singhvi has been.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 14, 2024
Rajya Sabha polls: BJP nominates party chief Nadda from Gujarat, Ashok Chavan from Maharashtra BJP on Wednesday released another list of seven names for upcoming Rajya Sabha polls, nominating party president JP Nadda from Gujarat and Ashok Chavan, who recently joined the saffron party after.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 14, 2024

Ashok Chavan joins BJP, says decision was difficult Former Maharashtra CM Ashok Chavan joined BJP, citing the interest of Maharashtra, his district, and the nation. He addressed accusations, highlighting the Bombay HC's ruling in his favor on the Adarsh.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 13, 2024
Ashok Chavan formally joins BJP Former Congress MLA Amar Rajurkar also joined BJP along with Ashok Chavan. Chavan expressed his intention to support the BJP in winning maximum Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra without seeking any.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 13, 2024
'New beginning in political career': Ex-Maharashtra CM Ashok Chavan announces decision to join BJP after quitting Cong First to go was former South Mumbai MP Milind Deora, followed by former MLA Baba Siddique. DNA - Published on February 13, 2024
'Starting new journey': Day after quitting Congress, Ashok Chavan says he is joining BJP A day after quitting Congress, former Maharashtra chief minister Ashok Chavan on Tuesday said he is joining BJP."Today around 12-12:30, I am going to start a new journey of my political career, I am.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 13, 2024

Ashok Chavan quits Congress, says 'no immediate plans to join BJP' Former Maharashtra chief minister Ashok Chavan (65) quit the Congress on Monday amid reports that he may join the BJP, according to Prafulla Marpakwar. Chavan denied that he would soon join the BJP and.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 12, 2024
Will decide next political move in 2 days: Ashok Chavan after quitting Congress Former Maharashtra chief minister Ashok Chavan, who recently resigned from the Congress party, has stated that he has not yet made a decision about joining the ruling BJP. Chavan revealed that he will.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 12, 2024
International Holocaust Remembrance Day observed in Mumbai Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais also attended the prayer meeting organised by the Jewish Prayer House 'Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue' in Mumbai. IndiaTimes - Published on January 30, 2024	Maharashtra Speaker gets more time to take call on Pawar case Supreme Court on Monday set Feb 15 as the fresh deadline for Maharashtra assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar to decide the petitions filed by Sharad Pawar-led NCP seeking disqualification of Ajit Pawar.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 29, 2024
NCP split: Verdict on disqualification plea will be out by February 15, says Maharashtra speaker Narwekar The hearing on the disqualification plea related to the split in the Nationalist Congress Party is over and it will be closed for order on January 31, Maharashtra assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar said.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 29, 2024	Senior Maharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal vows to fight alone, if needed, for OBCs IndiaTimes - Published on January 28, 2024
Tricolour hoisted in Maoist dens of Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra Republic Day was celebrated with the unfurling of the Tricolour for the first time in nine Chhattisgarh tribal villages in the Bastar region, which were previously under Maoist influence. Similar.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 27, 2024	Medico drowns in Maharashtra dam, friend rescued A 20-year-old student of a medical college in Ahmednagar's Loni area drowned in the waters of Pavana dam near Thakursai village on Friday evening.Police identified the victim as Manish Shankar Sharma,.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 27, 2024
Meet Manoj Jarange Patil, a farmer spearheading Maratha quota protest in Maharashtra Manoj Jarange Patil, leader of the Maratha quota protest, has concluded his hunger strike in Mumbai as the Maharashtra government accepted all his demands. DNA - Published on January 27, 2024	Give Marathas free education till quota rolled out: Jarange Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange on Friday made a fresh demand that the Maharashtra government amend its free education policy to include all Marathas until the benefit of reservation becomes.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 26, 2024
India, France in talks for financing mechanism, localisation for Jaitapur n-project India and France are actively advancing discussions on establishing a financing mechanism and a localization component for the 9,900 MWe Jaitapur nuclear power plant located in Maharashtra's Ratnagiri.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 26, 2024	Maharashtra government would love to partner with sustainable ideas: Devendra Fadnavis propels startups Maharashtra government recognizes startups as catalysts for positive change and aims to partner with sustainable ideas. Maharashtra is hailed as the startup and unicorn capital of India, fostering new.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 26, 2024
Mumbai Festival 2024: Tourism conclave paves way for sustainable tourism practices The Government of Maharashtra, in association with Mumbai Festival 2024, showcased the vibrant tourism conclave. The conclave aimed to strategically develop Mumbai's MICE sector, events, wedding.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 26, 2024	Don’t mess around with nature: Supreme Court The Supreme Court halts construction activities around Nagpur's Futala lake, a heritage wetland. Maharashtra government claimed the lake was man-made, contradicting the SC's earlier classification of.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 26, 2024
'Maharashtra has emerged as...': CM Eknath Shinde makes big statement Eknath Shinde said his government is inclusive and will contribute $1 trillion towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi's goal of making India a 5 trillion dollar economy. DNA - Published on January 26, 2024	Discord in Maharashtra too? Uddhav Sena firm on fighting 23 seats IndiaTimes - Published on January 24, 2024
Anti-terror squad arrests Maharashtra engineer for 'funding' Isis The Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested a 32-year-old engineer from Nashik city on Wednesday for "supporting and funding" the Islamic State (ISIS). The engineer, who runs an import-export.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 24, 2024	Train runs over 3 rail staffers in Maharashtra Three railway employees were killed in a train accident while on duty. The victims had finished fixing a signal failure before the accident occurred. The families of the victims are questioning how.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 23, 2024
Mumbai civic body razes 'illegal' shops in Mira Road days after clashes The action came a day after Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis warned of strict action against rioters. DNA - Published on January 23, 2024	Maharashtra government's 'bulldozer action' after stone-pelting during Ram Temple rally near Mumbai The local civic body on Tuesday razed illegal structures and encroachments by bulldozers in Mira Road near Mumbai, two days after violence broke out in the area during a Ram Temple rally.The Eknath.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 23, 2024
Mumbai Festival 2024 unveils Expo, an immersive journey into Maharashtra's cultural tapestry IndiaTimes - Published on January 23, 2024	Mountaineer, AI scientist, 'Google boy' among 19 children awarded with PM Bal Puraskar A nine-year-old mountaineer, a young AI scientist, a specially abled painter and a 'Google boy' were among the 19 children who were conferred with the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2024 on.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 22, 2024
Maharashtra CM Shinde plays 'dhol' to celebrate Ram Lalla idol consecration Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday celebrated the consecration of the new idol of Ram Lalla at the Ayodhya temple by playing 'dhol' along with his party workers in Thane. The idol was.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 22, 2024	Uddhav faction plea against speaker's order: Supreme Court issues notice to Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde IndiaTimes - Published on January 22, 2024
6000 kilo halwa being cooked in 'world's largest kadai' at Maharashtra's Koradi temple on Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha ceremony IndiaTimes - Published on January 22, 2024	Maharashtra: Scuffle breaks out between two communities; 5 arrested for vandalism at Mira Road A dispute broke out near Mumbai's Mira Road over the sloganeering in the Naya Nagar. Just ahead of the Pran Pratistha ceremony, the two communities fought in the Naya Nagar area of Mira Road, adjacent.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 22, 2024
Bombay HC rejects plea challenging Maharashtra govt's decision to declare holiday for Ayodhya Ram Temple on January 22 The Bombay High Court rejects a petition by four law students challenging the Maharashtra government's declaration of a public holiday on January 22 for the Ram Temple's 'Pran Pratishtha' in Ayodhya... IndiaTimes - Published on January 21, 2024	Pran Pratishtha: Devotee arrives at Ayodhya in customised bike resembling 'Ram Rath' Hours before Lord Ram Lalla's Pran Pratishtha ceremony, a devotee of Lord Ram reached the temple city in a customised bike, resembling a 'Ram Rath'. Vijay Kumar, a resident of Maharashtra who is an.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 21, 2024
Ram temple consecration: Diyas lit up in Chandrapur in shape of 'Siyavar Ramchandra Ki Jai' Thousands of earthen lamps were illuminated in the shape of the Hindi words 'Siyavar Ramchandra Ki Jai' at a ground in Chandrapur city, Maharashtra. This event took place in anticipation of.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 21, 2024	CM Eknath Shinde team to attend Ayodhya temple inauguration Chief minister Eknath Shinde said the entire ministry accompanied by MLAs and MPs from Maharashtra will attend the Lord Rama temple inauguration in Ayodhya on Jan 22. Shinde was addressing the media.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 21, 2024
For 1st time, yearly cadaver donations cross 1,000 in 2023 India's cadaver transplant programme achieved a significant milestone in 2023, with over 1,000 deceased donors. It also surpassed other countries in the total number of hand transplants. Manipur, a.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 20, 2024	Rukmini’s maternal home sends 550kg vermilion Rukmini’s maternal home sends 550kg vermilion: The ancient town of Kaundinyapur in Maharashtra’s Amravati, known as the ‘maika’ of Lord Krishna’s wife Rukmini, is sending 550 kg of vermilion.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 20, 2024
PM Modi turns emotional as he hands over EWS flats in Maharashtra PM Narendra Modi's emotion-choked voice briefly trailed off as he spoke on Friday about wishing he had spent his childhood in a home like the ones created under the country's largest affordable housing.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 19, 2024	From youngest snake rescuer to 'google math boy' among 19 children picked for national award for children Twelve-year-old Aaditya Vijay Brahmane from Nandurbar in Maharashtra, who sacrificed his life to save his cousins from drowning, ‘Google Math Boy’ Armaan Ubhrani from Chhattisgarh and Delhi girl.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 19, 2024
Declaration of public holiday on 22 January in Maharashtra: Cabinet Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha's demand accepted IndiaTimes - Published on January 19, 2024	'I wish, I too had...': PM Modi gets teary-eyed during his speech in Maharashtra In a rally in Solapur, Maharashtra's, PM Modi became emotional while discussing a housing scheme. At the inauguration of projects under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban scheme, Modi expressed his.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 19, 2024
Maharashtra declares public holiday on January 22 for Ram Mandir inauguration On January 22, the Maharashtra government declared a public holiday in observance of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya's Pran Pratishtha. DNA - Published on January 19, 2024	PM Modi's emotional address at Solapur event highlights success of PMAY-Urban scheme in Maharashtra IndiaTimes - Published on January 19, 2024
Supreme Court: Ensure no hate speech at Yavatmal and Raipur rallies Supreme Court on Wednesday directed district magistrates of Yavatmal in Maharashtra and Raipur in Chhattisgarh to ensure that no hate speech is made during the processions planned by Hindu Janjagruti.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 18, 2024	PM Modi to visit Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu; launch multiple development projects on January 19 Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to embark on a visit to Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu on January 19, during which he will unveil various development initiatives in these states, as.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 17, 2024

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