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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.

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LPG Cylinder Shortage LIVE | Common man should not be impacted because of US-Israel-Iran war: PM
Business | Mar 11, 2026, 11:36 AM IST
An LPG cylinder shortage is disrupting hotels and restaurants in cities such as Mumbai, Bengaluru and Kolkata. Meanwhile, the government has invoked the Essential Commodities Act to stabilise natural gas availability.
20% of Mumbai's hotels closed due to LPG shortage, 50% of hotels could close if crisis continues
Maharashtra | Mar 10, 2026, 12:23 PM IST
How long hotels can remain open will depend on the amount of gas they have, the Aahar said. However, no official decision has been made by Aahar regarding hotel closures, and it will be up to hotel owners to decide whether to remain open.
Maharashtra Cabinet approves anti-conversion bill, to be introduced in Assembly soon
Maharashtra | Mar 05, 2026, 06:31 PM IST
Minister Nitesh Rane said that under the new law, forcibly converting someone or inducing them through temptation will be treated as a non-bailable offense. He added that this legislation would be stricter and more effective than the laws in Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.

Maharashtra Rajya Sabha Elections: Shinde Sena nominates Jyoti Waghmare as key candidates announced
Maharashtra | Mar 05, 2026, 01:04 PM IST
Seven candidates are set to file nominations for the seven Rajya Sabha seats from Maharashtra. The BJP has announced four nominees, while the Shinde-led Shiv Sena has fielded Jyoti Waghmare and the Ajit Pawar-led NCP has nominated Parth Pawar.
Iran-Israel conflict disrupts flights: 84 Pune MBA students stranded in Dubai
World | Mar 01, 2026, 12:37 PM IST
Iran-Israel conflict has disrupted 84-MBA students from ISBS (Pune), who are stranded in Dubai after airspace closures due to escalating West Asia conflict. The students are safe and staying at a hotel, while the institute coordinates with Indian authorities for their return.
Garena Free Fire Max redeem codes for March 1: Claim free weapon skins, loot and more
Gaming | Mar 01, 2026, 01:30 PM IST
Here is the new set of codes for Free Fire Max, a popular battle royale game in India. The players, who will redeem the codes, will get a number of interesting in-game rewards for free – it could be diamonds, loot, weapon skins, pets and more.

Sunetra Pawar elected NCP chief in unanimous decision weeks after Ajit Pawar's death
Maharashtra | Feb 26, 2026, 08:03 PM IST
The development comes after the sudden death of Ajit Pawar (66), who was serving as the NCP's national president and Maharashtra's deputy chief minister.
Eknath Shinde, Shiv Sena to stop using VRS Ventures aircraft after Ajit Pawar plane crash: Sources
Maharashtra | Feb 26, 2026, 11:37 AM IST
The decision comes nearly a month after VSR Ventures, a charter flight operator whose Learjet 45 crashed in Maharashtra's Baramati on January 28, killing the then Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others.
Maharashtra sets up task force to study digital addiction among children; report by next session
Maharashtra | Feb 26, 2026, 10:40 AM IST
The task force, which will include members from both the Houses of the state legislature, will submit its report before the next session of the legislature.

T20 World Cup: Shami, Siraj excluded from Team India because they are Muslims, alleges AIMIM
Maharashtra | Feb 25, 2026, 06:30 PM IST
Mufti Ismail (AIMIM MLA from Malegaon) questioned that Muslims are being ignored in every field, and that players in Team India are being denied opportunities simply because they are Muslims. He even suggested that this could be a reason for the defeat against South Africa.
Sunetra Pawar to contest Baramati Assembly by-election, Parth Pawar set for Rajya Sabha
Maharashtra | Feb 25, 2026, 11:03 AM IST
Baramati Assembly by-election: The Baramati assembly seat was vacant after the sudden death of former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash near the Baramati airport in Pune district on January 28.
1.17 lakh women, minor girls reported missing in Maharashtra in two years: CM Fadnavis
Maharashtra | Feb 24, 2026, 07:55 PM IST
Around 1.17 lakh women and minor girls went missing in the state over the past two years, of whom about 86,000 have been traced, while more than 31,000 remain unaccounted for, said Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in a written reply in the state Assembly.

'Was Ajit Pawar's plane pilot a suicide bomber?' NCP leader makes shocking remarks
Maharashtra | Feb 23, 2026, 11:50 PM IST
NCP MLC Amol Mitkari from the Ajit Pawar faction stirred controversy with a startling remark in Akola, where he questioned whether the pilot of Ajit Pawar's aircraft was a "suicide bomber."
Pune: Six injured in stampede-like situation at Shivneri Fort during Shiv Jayanti event
Maharashtra | Feb 19, 2026, 08:43 AM IST
The injured were immediately rushed to the government hospital in Junnar, where they are currently undergoing treatment. Fortunately, no fatalities have been reported.
Sunetra Pawar demands CBI investigation into Ajit Pawar plane crash, meets CM Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra | Feb 17, 2026, 11:46 PM IST
According to a report by the agency probing the plane crash involving Ajit Pawar, both flight recorders on board were destroyed in the fire. Ajit Pawar and four others were killed when the Learjet aircraft crashed near the Baramati airstrip in Pune district on January 28.

Maharashtra CM stays minority tag certificates issued to 75 institutes after Ajit Pawar's death
Education | Feb 17, 2026, 04:14 PM IST
According to government records, 75 institutions were granted minority status between January 28 and February 2. The first certificate was issued at 3:09 pm on the day of the accident.
India seize three US-sanctioned oil tankers linked to Iran near Mumbai
India | Feb 17, 2026, 02:50 PM IST
Three foreign vessels carrying large quantities of oil and oil-based cargo were intercepted and seized. Officials said the ships were allegedly sourcing cheap oil from conflict-affected countries like Russia and Iran.
Dhurandhar 2 makers, Aditya Dhar's production house face heat as BMC seeks to blacklist studio
Entertainment | Feb 17, 2026, 02:45 PM IST
Dhurandhar 2 has come under scrutiny after Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials flagged multiple rule violations during the film’s shoot. Aditya Dhar's film will release on March 19, 2026.
Minority status certificates issued in bulk during state mourning after Ajit Pawar's death, probe on
Maharashtra | Feb 16, 2026, 08:43 PM IST
A political controversy has flared up in Maharashtra after 75 educational institutions were granted minority status in the days immediately following Ajit Pawar's death. The state government has ordered a high-level probe to verify whether signatures were genuine or tampered with.
Shivaji-Tipu comparison row: Rs 10 lakh bounty announced to cut Maharashtra Congress Chief's tongue
Maharashtra | Feb 15, 2026, 02:15 PM IST
The controversy began after Sapkal commented on a separate dispute over the installation of Tipu Sultan’s photograph at the Malegaon Municipal Corporation.