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MVA likely to field 3 candidates for MLC polls

Elections to 11 legislative council seats are due on July 12, with members of the state legislative assembly comprising the voters

Mumbai

Updated on Jun 27, 2024 07:28 AM IST

BySaurabha Kulshreshtha

MLC polls: Turnout lowest for Mumbai graduate seat, Sena (UBT) complains of interference

Votes for the four legislative council seats will be counted on July 1 and the results will be declared on the same day

Mumbai

Updated on Jun 27, 2024 07:20 AM IST

BySaurabha Kulshreshtha

Students from Dhangar Community to receive hostel allowance of up to ₹60,000 for higher studies

State govt in Maharashtra sanctions ₹60,000/yr hostel allowance for Dhangar community students in higher education to address discontent and lack of facilities.

Mumbai

Updated on Jun 24, 2024 06:56 AM IST

BySaurabha Kulshreshtha

Govt mulling realignment of Shaktipeeth highway: Shinde

Shinde’s statement came a day after public works (public enterprises) minister Dada Bhuse and higher and technical education minister Chandrakant Patil made conflicting statements on the issue

Mumbai

Updated on Jun 22, 2024 07:18 AM IST

BySaurabha Kulshreshtha

Govt to go slow on land acquisition for Nagpur-Goa Expressway

Public works (public enterprises) minister Dada Bhuse clarified on Wednesday that the government would not acquire land for the project forcefully and instead try to take farmers into confidence

Other Cities

Updated on Jun 21, 2024 07:22 AM IST

BySaurabha Kulshreshtha

Rane won Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg using ‘unfair means’, hold repoll: Sena (UBT) leader writes to EC

Shiv Sena leader Vinayak Raut alleges BJP's Narayan Rane won Lok Sabha polls by fraudulent means, demands cancellation of Rane's election.

Mumbai

Updated on Jun 20, 2024 08:04 AM IST

BySaurabha Kulshreshtha

Shiv Sena (UBT) nixes Chhagan Bhujbal's plans to rejoin its fold

Sanjay Raut denied reports of Bhujbal's return and said that there was no discussion between the NCP leader and the Shiv Sena

Thane, India - May ,07, 2024: ShivSena UBT leader Sanjay Raut criticized CM Eknath Shinde and PM narendra Modi in his speech at Thane Manorama Nagar on Tuesday to campaign for Shiv Sena UBT Lok Sabha candidate Rajan Vichare ,in Thane, in Mumbai, India, on, Tuesday, May,07, 2024. ( Praful Gangurde / HT Photo )

Mumbai

Updated on Jun 20, 2024 09:13 AM IST

BySaurabha Kulshreshtha

NDA will not last its term, says Thackeray in Founder’s Day speech

Thackeray also expressed his displeasure at the Supreme Court’s delay in giving a verdict on the disqualification of chief minister Eknath Shinde

Mumbai

Updated on Jun 20, 2024 09:24 AM IST

BySaurabha Kulshreshtha

Kolhapur farmers unite under Cong, demand scrapping of Nagpur-Goa highway

On Tuesday, thousands of farmers from the district who were served land acquisition notices participated in a protest march to the collector’s office, demanding cancellation of the project by July 12, and warning that protests would intensify if the government failed to pay heed to their demands

Though the march was conducted under the banner of ‘Shaktipeeth Mahamarg Virodhi Samiti’, it was led from the forefront by the newly elected Congress MP Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj and Congress leader and legislative council member Satej Patil. Former parliamentarian Raju Shetti and other political leaders also participated in the rally

Mumbai

Updated on Jun 19, 2024 06:54 AM IST

BySaurabha Kulshreshtha

MLC polls to be held on July 12

The notification for the MLC election will be issued on June 25, while the last dates for filing and withdrawing would be July 2 and July 5, respectively

Mumbai

Updated on Jun 19, 2024 06:52 AM IST

BySaurabha Kulshreshtha

Explainer: The Mumbai North West ‘EVM unlocking’ saga

What is the EVM controversy in Mumbai North West, where Shiv Sena’s Ravindra Waikar pipped Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Amol Kirtikar by just 48 votes?

Mumbai

Updated on Jun 18, 2024 08:37 AM IST

BySaurabha Kulshreshtha

Kirtikar-Waikar vote-counting skirmish intensifies, ECI clarifies position

ECI lodged a complaint against Mangesh Pandilkar, the brother-in-law of Waikar, for using a mobile phone in the election booth at NESCO, Goregaon East

Kirtikar-Waikar vote-counting skirmish intensifies, ECI official holds PC to clarify

Mumbai

Updated on Jun 17, 2024 08:52 AM IST

BySaurabha Kulshreshtha

Ownership of 1,250 acres of land for Dharavi project to remain with government

Sources said land parcels are to be transferred only to Dharavi Redevelopment Project/Slum Rehabilitation Authority of the state government’s housing department

Mumbai

Updated on Jun 17, 2024 08:56 AM IST

BySaurabha Kulshreshtha

Why does Adani need 1,250 acres for redevelopment project: Dharavi residents

Calling it “a land scam”, the Dharavi Bachao Andolan said 1,250 acres is double the area of Dharavi, one of the world’s largest slums

Why does Adani Group need 1,250 acres for redevelopment project: Dharavi Bachao Andolan(Yogesh Naik)

Mumbai

Updated on Jun 15, 2024 08:46 AM IST

BySaurabha Kulshreshtha

Can Sena (UBT) win assembly polls on its own? Uddhav seeks report

This will help in devising a strategy for the coming assembly polls and also create a case for seeking his share in the seat-sharing in MVA

Shiv Sena chief ( UBT ) Uddhav Thackeray, Sanjay Raut and Arvind Sawant together during Shiv Sena women, men office bearer meeting Rangsharada Hall, Bandra in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

Mumbai

Updated on Jun 13, 2024 08:45 AM IST

BySaurabha Kulshreshtha

State introduces 15 new dishes for Midday meals

Mumbai state govt. introduces 'three-course menu' for nutritious midday meals in schools from 2024-25, including 15 dishes like soya pulao, egg pulao.

Mumbai

Updated on Jun 12, 2024 08:12 AM IST

BySaurabha Kulshreshtha

CM Shinde reviews water scarcity, directs use of solar pumps to fill tankers

Despite monsoon onset, water scarcity persists in Maharashtra. CM Shinde directs purchase of solar pumps, establishment of fodder camps, and prioritizes tanker supply in critical areas.

Mumbai

Updated on Jun 12, 2024 07:36 AM IST

BySaurabha Kulshreshtha

Jarange-Patil warns Congress of electoral backlash in assembly polls

“Congress sought votes from the Maratha community in the recent Lok Sabha elections, and now they are acting against our interests," said Jarange-Patil

Jarange-Patil warns Cong of electoral backlash in assembly polls over Maratha quota issue

Mumbai

Updated on Jun 11, 2024 12:54 AM IST

BySaurabha Kulshreshtha

Aaditya Thackeray warns BMC over no full-time officers ahead of monsoon

Thackeray and the party office bearers went to Worli to review the monsoon preparation work by the BMC

Thackeray said he would soon meet BMC commissioner Gagrani over the issue. (Photo by Bachchan Kumar/ HT PHOTO)(HT PHOTO)

Mumbai

Updated on Jun 10, 2024 08:44 AM IST

BySaurabha Kulshreshtha

Modi 3.0: These Maharashtra MPs to be inducted as cabinet ministers

Raksha is the daughter-in-law of senior Nationalist Congress Party leader Eknath Khadse. In north Maharashtra, the BJP this time could retain only two seats.

The oath taking ceremony will take place on Sunday evening (File Photo)

India News

Updated on Jun 09, 2024 03:58 PM IST

BySurendra P Gangan, Saurabha Kulshreshtha

After the close Lok Sabha contest, how will the two Senas fare in assembly, civic polls?

The close fight between the two factions will continue in the upcoming assembly and municipal corporation elections

Mumbai

Updated on Jun 09, 2024 07:06 AM IST

BySaurabha Kulshreshtha/Yogesh Naik

Thin leads in strongholds like Worli alarming for Uddhav's Shiv Sena

In the first election after Shinde split the Sena and became chief minister, the Uddhav Thackeray faction of the party proved that it still controls Mumbai

Mumbai

Updated on Jun 08, 2024 08:45 AM IST

BySaurabha Kulshreshtha

Mahayuti parties fling accusations against each other after LS drubbing

Soon after the Mahayuti’s poor show in Maharashtra in the recent Lok Sabha elections, alliance partners have launched a blame-game against each other

Ajit Pawar, Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis of the Mahayuti. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Mumbai

Updated on Jun 07, 2024 09:25 AM IST

BySaurabha Kulshreshtha, Surendra P Gangan

INDIA bloc should stake claim to form government: Uddhav Thackeray

He expressed doubts over the results in some constituencies in Maharashtra, saying his party was thinking of challenging the Mumbai North West result in court

Uddhav Thackeray claimed that various regional parties that are part of the NDA due to pressure and harassment from the BJP may join the INDIA alliance in the coming days. (Anshuman Poyrekar/Hindustan Times)

Mumbai

Updated on Jun 05, 2024 09:55 AM IST

BySaurabha Kulshreshtha

Sena vs Sena: Thackeray ahead of Shinde, does well in Mumbai, but battle's on

On Wednesday, Uddhav Thackeray scored by winning more seats (9), including three in Mumbai, than his rival Eknath Shinde (7)

Thackeray’s party contested 21 seats as part of the opposition coalition Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) and won nine. (Raju Shinde/HT Photo)

Mumbai

Updated on Jun 05, 2024 09:17 AM IST

ByShailesh Gaikwad, Saurabha Kulshreshtha

Before poll results, Sena (UBT)-Cong squabble over Sangli LS seat

Shiv Sena (UBT) and Congress clash over Sangli Lok Sabha seat, with Sena MP Sanjay Raut warning of consequences in the aftermath

Mumbai

Updated on Jun 03, 2024 08:56 AM IST

BySaurabha Kulshreshtha

Maharashtra onion farmers irked by Centre’s discrimination in export duty

Maharashtra’s onion farmers have been facing huge losses for the last few months after the central government imposed an export ban ahead of the LS elections

Mumbai

Updated on Jun 03, 2024 08:59 AM IST

BySaurabha Kulshreshtha

Adani takes cricket league route to woo Dharavi residents

Dharavi Premier League cricket tournament organized by DRPPL and Adani Group to engage residents amid opposition to slum redevelopment project.

Dharavi Redevelopment Project Pvt Ltd (DRPPL), a joint venture between the Government of Maharashtra and the Adani Group, has organised the Dharavi Premier League (DPL).. (AP Photo/Dar Yasin) (AP)

Mumbai

Updated on May 31, 2024 08:45 AM IST

BySaurabha Kulshreshtha

Parched Maharashtra: 10,767 habitats depend upon tankers for water

Due to the meagre rainfall last monsoon, the state government has declared 66% of rural Maharashtra as drought-affected

The water crisis in most of parts of Maharashtra has worsened, with 10,767 habitats, comprising villages and hamlets in 25 districts, dependent upon tankers for potable water. (Raju Shinde/HT Photo)

Mumbai

Updated on May 29, 2024 08:49 AM IST

BySaurabha Kulshreshtha

LS electoral fight morphs into Maratha-Vanjari communal conflict in Beed

A Munde supporter said that angry people from the Maratha community had not allowed Pankaja Munde to enter at least 10 villages

Beed witnessed multiple rallies by Marathas seeking reservation in jobs and education ahead of the Lok Sabha poll. (Praful Gangurde/ Hindustan Times)

Mumbai

Updated on May 28, 2024 09:09 AM IST

BySaurabha Kulshreshtha

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Elections to 11 legislative council seats are due on July 12, with members of the state legislative assembly comprising the voters

Votes for the four legislative council seats will be counted on July 1 and the results will be declared on the same day

State govt in Maharashtra sanctions ₹60,000/yr hostel allowance for Dhangar community students in higher education to address discontent and lack of facilities.

Shinde’s statement came a day after public works (public enterprises) minister Dada Bhuse and higher and technical education minister Chandrakant Patil made conflicting statements on the issue

Public works (public enterprises) minister Dada Bhuse clarified on Wednesday that the government would not acquire land for the project forcefully and instead try to take farmers into confidence

Shiv Sena leader Vinayak Raut alleges BJP's Narayan Rane won Lok Sabha polls by fraudulent means, demands cancellation of Rane's election.

Sanjay Raut denied reports of Bhujbal's return and said that there was no discussion between the NCP leader and the Shiv Sena

Thackeray also expressed his displeasure at the Supreme Court’s delay in giving a verdict on the disqualification of chief minister Eknath Shinde

On Tuesday, thousands of farmers from the district who were served land acquisition notices participated in a protest march to the collector’s office, demanding cancellation of the project by July 12, and warning that protests would intensify if the government failed to pay heed to their demands

The notification for the MLC election will be issued on June 25, while the last dates for filing and withdrawing would be July 2 and July 5, respectively

What is the EVM controversy in Mumbai North West, where Shiv Sena’s Ravindra Waikar pipped Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Amol Kirtikar by just 48 votes?

ECI lodged a complaint against Mangesh Pandilkar, the brother-in-law of Waikar, for using a mobile phone in the election booth at NESCO, Goregaon East

Sources said land parcels are to be transferred only to Dharavi Redevelopment Project/Slum Rehabilitation Authority of the state government’s housing department

Calling it “a land scam”, the Dharavi Bachao Andolan said 1,250 acres is double the area of Dharavi, one of the world’s largest slums

This will help in devising a strategy for the coming assembly polls and also create a case for seeking his share in the seat-sharing in MVA

Mumbai state govt. introduces 'three-course menu' for nutritious midday meals in schools from 2024-25, including 15 dishes like soya pulao, egg pulao.

Despite monsoon onset, water scarcity persists in Maharashtra. CM Shinde directs purchase of solar pumps, establishment of fodder camps, and prioritizes tanker supply in critical areas.

“Congress sought votes from the Maratha community in the recent Lok Sabha elections, and now they are acting against our interests," said Jarange-Patil

Thackeray and the party office bearers went to Worli to review the monsoon preparation work by the BMC

Raksha is the daughter-in-law of senior Nationalist Congress Party leader Eknath Khadse. In north Maharashtra, the BJP this time could retain only two seats.

The close fight between the two factions will continue in the upcoming assembly and municipal corporation elections

In the first election after Shinde split the Sena and became chief minister, the Uddhav Thackeray faction of the party proved that it still controls Mumbai

Soon after the Mahayuti’s poor show in Maharashtra in the recent Lok Sabha elections, alliance partners have launched a blame-game against each other

He expressed doubts over the results in some constituencies in Maharashtra, saying his party was thinking of challenging the Mumbai North West result in court

On Wednesday, Uddhav Thackeray scored by winning more seats (9), including three in Mumbai, than his rival Eknath Shinde (7)

Shiv Sena (UBT) and Congress clash over Sangli Lok Sabha seat, with Sena MP Sanjay Raut warning of consequences in the aftermath

Maharashtra’s onion farmers have been facing huge losses for the last few months after the central government imposed an export ban ahead of the LS elections

Dharavi Premier League cricket tournament organized by DRPPL and Adani Group to engage residents amid opposition to slum redevelopment project.

Due to the meagre rainfall last monsoon, the state government has declared 66% of rural Maharashtra as drought-affected

A Munde supporter said that angry people from the Maratha community had not allowed Pankaja Munde to enter at least 10 villages

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