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Sachin Chaudhary

Sachin Choudhary, Associate Editor, India TV Sachin Choudhary is a veteran journalist with over 25 years of experience in the field of journalism. Since 2004, he has been actively working with India TV, focusing on political reporting and special assignments. Prior to this, he served in prestigious media organizations such as Lokmat, Navbharat, Akashvani (All India Radio), and ETV. Associated with India TV for more than 22 years, Sachin Choudhary has carved a niche for himself in political journalism. His deep understanding of Maharashtra and national politics, combined with his extensive ground-reporting experience, has established him as one of the country's leading political journalists. During the 26/11 terrorist attacks in Mumbai, he provided continuous on-field coverage of the NSG commando operations for three consecutive days. For this courageous and impactful coverage, he has been honored with several prestigious awards. For over two decades, Sachin Choudhary has been consistently contributing to India TV and India TV Digital, playing an active and pivotal role in the field of political and special reporting.

When will Mumbai get its mayor? Reservation lottery to be held on Thursday
Maharashtra | Jan 19, 2026, 04:14 PM IST
The draw will determine which category the Mayor’s post of BMC will be reserved for, not just in Mumbai but across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra.
Mumbai Mayor race: Uddhav Thackeray camp may spring a surprise to weaken Shinde's bargaining power
Maharashtra | Jan 19, 2026, 12:02 PM IST
The alliance of the BJP and Shinde-led Sena won a clear majority in the 227-member Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Friday, securing 89 and 29 seats, respectively. The Sena (UBT) won 65 seats.
Maharashtra horror: Five devotees killed as car crashes at Solapur-Pune National Highway near Mohol
Maharashtra | Jan 18, 2026, 11:21 AM IST
Maharashtra: Near Mohol's Devdari Pati, the driver lost grip on the high-speed car, causing it to swerve off the road and crash violently into a tree. 5 passengers perished instantly from the collision's force, while lone survivor, a woman in critical state, fights for life at Mohol govt hospital.

Battle for Mumbai mayor heats up: Fadnavis slams Thackeray, Shinde Sena moves corporators to hotel
Maharashtra | Jan 17, 2026, 11:36 PM IST
BMC election results 2026: The sources said that the procedure to elect the new mayor will likely take over a week of time, as the senior BJP and Shinde Sena leaders will hold meetings and discussions with each other.
Resort politics returns to Mumbai as Shinde Sena moves corporators to Bandra hotel
Maharashtra | Jan 17, 2026, 05:00 PM IST
BMC elections 2026: According to sources, all the 29 corporators of Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena will at Taj Lands End, a five-star hotel in Mumbai's Bandra, for at least three days.
Raj Thackeray salutes MNS-Shiv Sena warriors, vows fierce fight for Marathi pride after poll setback
Maharashtra | Jan 17, 2026, 11:38 AM IST
Maharashtra election results: Raj Thackeray owned up to MNS's disappointing poll outcome, "We lament missing our goals, but we never break. Our elected corporators will give rulers a tough fight in their areas and hold them accountable for any wrongs against Marathi people."

Maharashtra civic polls: Raj, Uddhav Thackeray raise alarm over marker pen ink after casting votes
Maharashtra | Jan 15, 2026, 01:44 PM IST
Raj and Uddhav Thackeray levelled strong allegations during the Mumbai civic polls, claiming that indelible ink was being replaced with pen marks that came off easily. They also criticised the State Election Commission over the use of PADU units and alleged misuse of administrative machinery.
Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Elections 2026: Bombay High Court upholds unopposed wins
Maharashtra | Jan 14, 2026, 05:57 PM IST
The petition was filed by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Avinash Jadhav. He argued that declaring candidates as winners without conducting voting goes against democratic principles. The petition also alleged that in some areas, other candidates withdrew their nominations.
Maharashtra: Eight-hour-old daughter bids final goodbye to soldier father; villagers moved to tears
Maharashtra | Jan 11, 2026, 11:30 PM IST
Pramod Jadhav’s wife who was still admitted to the hospital, was brought on a stretcher to pay her last respects. The newborn daughter was also present, cradled in her mother’s arms, as she was shown her father for the final time.

'Fadnavis, Shinde are real heroes': Govinda bats for Mahayuti in BMC polls | EXCLUSIVE
Maharashtra | Jan 11, 2026, 12:01 AM IST
BMC elections 2026: In an exclusive interview with India TV on Saturday, Govinda said Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde are the real heroes, noting that the two hold top positions and are performing crucial tasks.
Ambernath municipal council: Setback for BJP as four NCP councillors back Shiv Sena
Maharashtra | Jan 09, 2026, 11:46 PM IST
The Ambernath municipal council has 60 councillors. The Shiv Sena has 27 councillors, followed by BJP which has 14 councillors. The Congress and the NCP have 12 and four councillors, respectively.
Raj Thackeray sparks 'Bombay Dhaba' row: MNS tears down signboard over name objection | Video
Maharashtra | Jan 09, 2026, 11:27 AM IST
MNS workers defended the action, claiming that persisting with "Bombay" erodes the cultural identity of Maharashtra and Mumbai, clinging to a colonial-era term long renounced. "This nomenclature offends our state's heritage," they added.

Fire breaks out at train in Mumbai; Central Railway services affected | VIDEO
World | Jan 08, 2026, 11:05 PM IST
Mumbai train fire: Teams of fire bridge immediately rushed to the stop and the fire was brought under control immediately. No loss of life was reported, said officials.
Maharashtra: Setback for Congress in Ambernath as 12 suspended councillors join BJP
Maharashtra | Jan 08, 2026, 03:35 PM IST
Maharashtra local body elections: The 12 councillors joined the BJP at party office in Navi Mumbai in presence of party's Maharashtra unit chief Ravindra Chavan.
Mumbai: Two dead after fire erupts on third floor of commercial building in Andheri
Maharashtra | Jan 07, 2026, 10:45 PM IST
Firefighters managed to rescue two individuals who were found unconscious inside the affected office. Both were rushed to nearby hospitals, but doctors declared them dead on arrival.

Fadnavis says 'alliance not acceptable' after BJP joins hands with Congress in Ambernath local body
Maharashtra | Jan 07, 2026, 12:45 PM IST
In Maharashtra's Ambernath Municipal Council, the BJP and Congress have joined hands to stop Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena. This has heated up the political atmosphere in Maharashtra.
Suresh Kalmadi, Congress leader and ex-union minister, passes away in Pune after brief illness
India | Jan 06, 2026, 09:20 AM IST
Suresh Kalmadi's last rites will be performed later in the day at 3:30 pm at the Vaikunth Crematorium in Navi Peth, Pune. Leaders cutting across party lines expressed grief over his demise and paid tribute to his contribution to public life.
'Decisions flow only from top...': Setback for AAP in Goa as Amit Palekar resigns
India | Jan 05, 2026, 11:48 PM IST
In a letter to AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal, Amit Palekar apparently took a dig at party's senior leadership and said that decisions flow only from the top when 'dialogue and consultation' are limited. Such things, Palekar said, weakens not the individuals but strains the institutions.
Ex-Mumbai Mayor Shubha Raul quits Shiv Sena-UBT, joins BJP ahead of BMC elections
Maharashtra | Jan 05, 2026, 10:42 AM IST
Former Mumbai Mayor Shubha Raul's switch from Shiv Sena UBT to the BJP just before the civic polls has dealt a strategic blow to the Thackeray camp. On the same day, Uddhav and Raj Thackeray unveiled their alliance's manifesto packed with promises for women, housing and free electricity.
Mahayuti fires up BMC poll campaign in Thackeray's Worli bastion: CM Fadnavis slams Uddhav-Raj duo
Maharashtra | Jan 03, 2026, 11:23 PM IST
Eknath Shinde, without naming Uddhav, branded him "Bakasur" (a demon from myth) while calling Mahayuti "Balbhim." Vowing to "liberate Mumbai from his clutches," he promised a true Marathi mayor- not their "cream"- chasing kind who allied for Marathi cause then fractured for power.