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  Shiv Sena UBT Rebellion LIVE: Split inevitable, 7 Uddhav camp MPs meet Shrikant Shinde in Delhi

  India | June 17, 2026 9:55 IST

  Operation Tiger News LIVE: Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena camp is staring at yet another crisis, with seven MPs likely to split from the party. However, this would not be the first instance of leaders breaking ranks with Uddhav. A series of rebellions have marked the party's history.

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  Trouble for Uddhav's Sena: All about the seven MPs who may switch sides to join Shinde camp

  India | June 17, 2026 8:12 IST

  These MPs are expected to meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla today to seek recognition as a separate group. If approved, the faction may later merge with Shinde’s Shiv Sena. Ahead of the meeting, the MPs are scheduled to gather at Srikant Shinde’s residence in Delhi.

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  Raj Thackeray to Eknath Shinde: Leaders who abandoned Uddhav Thackeray, leaving Shiva Sena cracked

  Maharashtra | June 17, 2026 8:17 IST

  Operation Tiger news: Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena camp is staring at yet another crisis, with 7 MPs likely to split from the party. However, this is not the first time that leaders have broken ranks with Uddhav. The party's history is filled with rebellions.

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  Uddhav's Sena writes to Lok Sabha Speaker amid defection concerns; here's what the party demanded

  India | June 17, 2026 6:41 IST

  Sources indicate that seven MPs are in touch with the Shinde faction and may formally join the party in the coming days. These lawmakers are expected to meet Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde at his residence in Delhi on Wednesday before approaching the Lok Sabha Speaker.

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  Uddhav Sena camp MPs set for crucial huddle today in Delhi, to meet Lok Sabha Speaker

  Maharashtra | June 17, 2026 9:20 IST

  This comes as Maharashtra witnesses "Operation Tiger" buzz amid speculation that seven of the nine UBT Sena were in touch with Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and looking to join it.

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  Operation Tiger: 7 Uddhav Sena MPs may join Shinde camp on Shiv Sena's foundation day, say sources

  Maharashtra | June 16, 2026 20:43 IST

  Speculation has been rife over the past few days, and leaders from the Shinde faction have also claimed to be in contact with the seven MPs.

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  'Operation Tiger' rattles Uddhav's Sena; MLA meet convened over fears of mass switch to Shinde camp

  Maharashtra | June 16, 2026 14:50 IST

  Amid speculations of rebellion, Uddhav Thackeray has called a meeting of his party's MLAs. Earlier, Thackeray held a meeting with party MPs. Thackeray has summoned a meeting of all MLAs from his faction of the Shiv Sena on June 22 at 4:00 PM at the party office Shivalay in Mumbai.

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  Will seven Uddhav Sena MPs join Shinde faction ahead of Monsoon Session? Former MP makes big claim

  Maharashtra | June 15, 2026 23:49 IST

  The Sena UBT, however, has asserted that the party remains united and there will be no split. Further, it has said that Aaditya Thackeray, who remains UBT's leader, will take the next generation forward.

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  Fresh political churn in Maharashtra? Seven Uddhav's Sena MPs reportedly in touch with Shinde camp

  Maharashtra | June 12, 2026 12:02 IST

  The developments come amid growing buzz over a potential expansion of the Union Cabinet. Sources claim that one MP from the Thackeray faction was offered the prospect of a berth in the Union Council of Ministers, while others were assured significant organisational and political responsibilities.

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  12 MPs and four Parliamentary panels chosen for Sansad Ratna awards

  India | May 24, 2026 13:13 IST

  Other MPs chosen for the award include Praveen Patel, Bidyut Baran Mahato, Lumbaram Chaudhary, Hemant Vishnu Savara, Smita Uday Wagh, Naresh Ganpat Mhaske, Medha Vishram Kulkarni and Narhari Amin.

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  Are Uddhav MPs switching sides to join Shinde camp? Key meetings spark speculation

  Maharashtra | May 19, 2026 23:54 IST

  This was not the first such interaction in recent days. A day earlier, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Nagesh Ashtikar had also met Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde over constituency-related matters.

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  Eknath Shinde's helicopter caught in thunderstorm near Kalyan during flight to wedding ceremony

  Maharashtra | May 07, 2026 18:43 IST

  Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's helicopter encountered a thunderstorm near Kalyan while he was travelling to Murbad. The pilot acted promptly and diverted the aircraft to Mumbai, ensuring a safe landing at Juhu Airport.

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  Maharashtra begins drive to teach Marathi to auto, cab drivers; CM Fadnavis assures no violence

  Maharashtra | April 25, 2026 10:09 IST

  Fadnavis said that promoting Marathi in cities like Mumbai and across Maharashtra is “not wrong,” but must be done responsibly. He underlined that the government’s role is to ensure that such issues do not escalate into conflict.

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  'Operation Tiger': Shinde Sena moves to woo UBT leaders ahead of Maharashtra MLC polls

  Maharashtra | April 10, 2026 11:16 IST

  According to sources, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also met several MPs of the UBT on Wednesday evening. However, the UBT has refused such claims and asserted that all of party's MPs are united.

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  Maharashtra Assembly bypolls 2026: Baramati and Rahuri seats to vote on April 23, results on May 4

  Maharashtra | March 15, 2026 18:48 IST

  Maharashtra Assembly bypolls 2026: Baramati's assembly seat fell vacant following the tragic plane crash death of NCP stalwart Ajit Pawar on January 28, after he dominated the constituency with a record eight victories.

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  Maharashtra Rajya Sabha Elections: Shinde Sena nominates Jyoti Waghmare as key candidates announced

  Maharashtra | March 05, 2026 13:04 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.

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  Eknath Shinde, Shiv Sena to stop using VRS Ventures aircraft after Ajit Pawar plane crash: Sources

  Maharashtra | February 26, 2026 11:37 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.

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  Maharashtra scraps 5% Muslim reservation decision; why did the government withdraw 2014 quota move?

  Maharashtra | February 18, 2026 10:36 IST

  The Maharashtra government has cancelled the 2014 decision that granted 5% reservation to socially and educationally backward Muslims. The move was taken because the ordinance was stayed by the Bombay High Court.

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  Satara ZP-Panchayat Samiti Election Results 2026: BJP takes massive lead, NCP ahead in Koregaon seat

  Maharashtra | February 09, 2026 18:01 IST

  Satara Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samitis Election Results LIVE Updates: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) took massive lead on over 20 seats in Zilla Parishad election results as per the declared results and trends in Satara.

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  Satara Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti Elections: What happened in the last elections in 2017?

  Maharashtra | February 08, 2026 17:22 IST

  Satara Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti Elections: NCP dominated Satara's 2017 Zilla Parishad polls, clinching 39 of 64 seats and solidifying its rural dominance. BJP and Congress tied at 7 each, with others at 7, Shiv Sena at 2, independents at 2; BSP, CPI, CPI-M, and MNS drew blanks.