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Trimbakeshwar Temple Row in Maharashtra: The communal tension over a ritual explained
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Trimbakeshwar Temple Row in Maharashtra: The communal tension over a ritual explained

A religious procession taken out by a group of Muslims stopped outside the famous Trimbakeshwar temple in Nashik to spread incense in the direction of the deity, as per tradition. However, security guards refused to let them climb the steps. Here’s how it snowballed into a controversy

BJP promises Uniform Civil Code in Karnataka: Which other states may implement it?
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BJP promises Uniform Civil Code in Karnataka: Which other states may implement it?

As part of its election manifesto for the 10 May Karnataka Assembly election, the BJP has pledged to bring in the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) throughout the state. The party made similar promises in Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. What's the status?

Right Word | BJP’s roadmap for 2024: Strong organisation, ideological clarity, effective delivery and ‘Modi Plus’
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Right Word | BJP’s roadmap for 2024: Strong organisation, ideological clarity, effective delivery and ‘Modi Plus’

The BJP has a distinct advantage over the Opposition which is divided, bereft of any ideology and has poor organisational support

Life in a Metro: Inside PM Narendra Modi’s Mumbai visit
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Life in a Metro: Inside PM Narendra Modi’s Mumbai visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated two new Mumbai metro lines 2A and 7 amid much hype and hoopla. Speaking to the crowds at the event, the PM said that Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis would make the dreams of Mumbai’s citizens come true

Explained: What is the Karnataka-Maharashtra border dispute and why it has intensified?
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Explained: What is the Karnataka-Maharashtra border dispute and why it has intensified?

The border issue dates back to 1957 and started after the reorganisation of states on linguistic lines. The matter caught fire again after Basaravaj Bommai in November, taking a shot at the Maharashtra government, said his administration was ‘seriously considering’ laying a claim to Jath taluk

'People of this country consider PM Modi a Messiah': Devendra Fadnavis hits out at Congress over 'Ravana' row
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'People of this country consider PM Modi a Messiah': Devendra Fadnavis hits out at Congress over 'Ravana' row

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge earlier today received backlash from the Bhartiya Janata Party(BJP) for calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi ‘Ravana’ during a rally

Karnataka-Maha border dispute: Bommai's poster smeared with black ink in Mumbai bus stop
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Karnataka-Maha border dispute: Bommai's poster smeared with black ink in Mumbai bus stop

Notably, this comes amid the ongoing border dispute between Maharashtra and Karnataka that witnessed states’ leaders taking digs at each other

Amruta Fadnavis jumps into Shivaji row: All the times Devendra Fadnavis' wife hit headlines
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Amruta Fadnavis jumps into Shivaji row: All the times Devendra Fadnavis' wife hit headlines

From claiming traffic congestion causes divorce to jumping to the defence of Maharashtra governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari amid the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj row, Amruta Fadnavis has shown a penchant for making news

Explained: Have Rahul Gandhi's Savarkar remarks caused an irreparable rift with Uddhav-led Shiv Sena?
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Explained: Have Rahul Gandhi's Savarkar remarks caused an irreparable rift with Uddhav-led Shiv Sena?

Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut has said the alliance with the Congress is ‘for the sake of the country’ and raised eyebrows by praising Devendra Fadnavis. The change in attitude comes after Rahul Gandhi's criticism of Hindutva ideologue VD Savarkar

'Shivaji an idol, hero till sun & moon exist': Fadnavis amid row over statements on warrior king
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'Shivaji an idol, hero till sun & moon exist': Fadnavis amid row over statements on warrior king

A major controversy erupted a day after Koshyari called Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj an idol of "olden times" at a function in Aurangabad

Maharashtra: Dy CM Fadnavis credits Amit Shah's firmness for smooth transition of power
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Maharashtra: Dy CM Fadnavis credits Amit Shah's firmness for smooth transition of power

Fadnavis was speaking as the chief guest at the launch of a booklet inspired by the thoughts of senior party leader, Amit Shah

Maharashtra: Govt plans to set up new prison in Mumbai
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Maharashtra: Govt plans to set up new prison in Mumbai

A discussion on the requirement of new jails in state capital Mumbai, Nagpur and Pune was held with officials of the police department on Tuesday, Fadnavis tweeted after the meeting

What is the ‘general consent’ for CBI, which CM Shinde’s Maharashtra govt restored?
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What is the ‘general consent’ for CBI, which CM Shinde’s Maharashtra govt restored?

The CBI is governed by The Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE) Act, 1946, and must thus obtain the consent of a state government before beginning to investigate a crime in a state. TheMVA regime withdrew its approval after accusing the Centre of misusing central agencies against Opposition

'May give sleepless nights to some', says Eknath Shinde after Sharad Pawar shares dais with him
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'May give sleepless nights to some', says Eknath Shinde after Sharad Pawar shares dais with him

Maharashtra CM Shinde, his deputy Devendra Fadnavis and BJP leader Ashish Shelar on Wednesday shared the dais with NCP president Sharad Pawar in Mumbai at a special dinner held on the eve of the Mumbai Cricket Association polls.

Explained: Why has Maharashtra government given a go-ahead for a Muslim survey?
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Explained: Why has Maharashtra government given a go-ahead for a Muslim survey?

The Maharashtra minority development department headed by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has tasked the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) with conducting a study on the social, economic, and educational development of the minority community in 56 cities that have a ‘substantial’ Muslim populati

Amid nationwide crackdown on PFI, Raj Thackeray warns about 'Pakistan Zindabad' slogans
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Amid nationwide crackdown on PFI, Raj Thackeray warns about 'Pakistan Zindabad' slogans

Thackeray requested Amit Shah and Devendra Fadnavis to take the sternest action against those who allegedly raised the anti-national slogans and said if Hindus and Marathis decide to take the matter into their hands, there will be unrest during the festive times

Four sadhus attacked in Sangli: Devendra Fadnavis dials DGP from Russia, asks for detailed probe
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Four sadhus attacked in Sangli: Devendra Fadnavis dials DGP from Russia, asks for detailed probe

Four sadhus were allegedly thrashed by a mob in Maharashtra's Sangli district on the suspicion of being child-lifters. Police took suo-moto cognisance of the matter and registered a case against 18 to 20 people, an official said

Maharashtra: Shinde says Mumbai Metro line-3 will solve problem of traffic jams, Fadnavis calls it city's new lifeline
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Maharashtra: Shinde says Mumbai Metro line-3 will solve problem of traffic jams, Fadnavis calls it city's new lifeline

The Mumbai Metro line 3 will be a 33.5 km underground route and connect south Mumbai with the western suburbs

Maharashtra cabinet: Devendra Fadnavis gets home; CM Eknath Shinde retains urban development
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Maharashtra cabinet: Devendra Fadnavis gets home; CM Eknath Shinde retains urban development

Shinde will look after general administration, urban development, Information and Public Relations, Public Works Department and several other major portfolios not allocated to other ministers

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"Alliance with Shiv Sena not natural and permanent", says Congress Maharashtra chief Nana Patole

The Congress state chief also hit out at the Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis-led new government in Maharashtra