Mumbai | January 18, 2026- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday dismissed speculation of possible defections following Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s meeting with newly elected Shiv Sena councillors at a five-star hotel in Mumbai. He said there was “no question of defection” and termed the meeting a routine interaction with newly elected representatives. […]
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The Opposition has criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for maintaining silence on comedian Kunal Kamra‘s joke about Prime Minister Narendra Modi while reacting strongly to his parody song, which allegedly mocked Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The controversy intensified as the Mumbai Police issued a second summons to Kamra, directing him to appear […]
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Mumbai : Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has responded to the controversy stirred by comedian Kunal Kamra’s recent jibe at him, calling it “like taking a ‘supari’ (contract) to speak against someone.” Shinde, speaking at a BBC Marathi event, emphasized that while freedom of speech is important, it should come with limits. “We understand […]
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Mumbai : Kunal Kamra’s recent standup performance, titled Naya Bharat, has sparked a significant controversy, resulting in backlash from Shiv Sena workers. The comedian is accused of making derogatory comments about Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde, during his act. The comments, which have not gone unnoticed, were perceived as insulting by members of Shiv […]
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Ratnagiri, February 15, 2025: Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde delivered a strong critique of the opposition at a massive Jan Aabhar Melava (public thanksgiving meeting) in Ratnagiri, asserting that while they prioritize dynasty politics, his Shiv Sena remains dedicated to Maharashtra’s progress. Addressing a crowd of supporters, Shinde stated- “Those who mortgaged Balasaheb Thackeray’s ideology […]
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Lucknow, December 5– On Thursday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attended the swearing-in ceremony of the new Maharashtra government. He congratulated Devendra Fadnavis on taking oath as Chief Minister and Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar on their appointments as Deputy Chief Ministers. In a post on the social media platform ‘X’, CM Yogi expressed his heartfelt […]
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Pune , 26 September , 2024 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to Pune was abruptly cancelled due to severe rainfall and disruptions across Maharashtra. The state has been grappling with torrential downpours, causing widespread flooding and traffic blockages in several regions. The heavy rains have severely impacted normal life, with authorities issuing alerts […]
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Maharashtra : Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah will be on a two-day visit to Maharashtra starting from the 24th of September. The visit comes as part of the party’s efforts to bolster its presence and strengthen the ruling Mahayuti alliance in the state ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. Speaking to […]
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Maharashtra : Chief Minister Eknath Shinde praised the Pro-Govinda League for bringing the 100-year-old tradition of Govinda to a global audience. Speaking at the Pro-Govinda League prize distribution ceremony in Worli yesterday, he highlighted the league’s role in showcasing this historic sport on an international stage. CM Shinde encouraged everyone to celebrate a safe Govinda […]
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