Eknath Shinde
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Lata Mangeshkar song played instead of Vande Mataram at govt event, Shinde apologises for goof-up
Maharashtra | Aug 18, 2026, 11:59 AM ISTDeputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde who was present at the event apologised for the mistake. Shinde stated that such mistakes should not occur in programs related to the national anthem or patriotism, and that special caution is needed during the event.
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From Munde's Congress switch plan to Shinde talks, Prithviraj Chavan makes big political revelations
Maharashtra | Aug 17, 2026, 06:29 PM ISTFormer Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan has made major claims about Gopinath Munde, Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis. He also spoke on NEET irregularities, the Vande Mataram row, PM Modi's "Dimagi Naxal" remark and SIR.
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Uddhav Sena moves SC against Lok Sabha Speaker for approving merger of its six MPs to Shinde Sena
Maharashtra | Jul 21, 2026, 12:25 PM ISTAhead of the Monsoon Session, Om Birla on July 18 approved the merger of six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs with the Shiv Sena led by Shinde. In the meantime, Sanjay Raut of the Uddhav Thackeray-led outfit said the move amounted to "rape and murder" of democracy.
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Fissures in MVA? Sanjay Raut slams Sharad Pawar for holding party meeting at Eknath Shinde's office
Maharashtra | Jul 09, 2026, 03:39 PM ISTRaut argued that extending political courtesy to Eknath Shinde sends the wrong message to the people of Maharashtra. In a pointed remark, he questioned whether Shinde deserved to be placed alongside some of Maharashtra’s most respected political figures.
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Eknath Shinde admitted to hospital in Thane, team of doctors monitoring his health
Maharashtra | Jul 04, 2026, 10:59 AM ISTAs a precautionary measure and on the advice of doctors, Eknath Shinde was admitted to the hospital, where he is undergoing a routine check-up. Sources state that his condition is stable, and a team of doctors is continuously monitoring him.
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Independent MLC joins Eknath Shinde Sena amid 'Operation Tiger' in Maharashtra
Maharashtra | Jul 02, 2026, 09:49 AM ISTIndependent MLC Kiran Sarnaik has joined Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena, giving the ruling party another political boost in Maharashtra. The move comes amid the party's ongoing "Operation Tiger" campaign and follows several high-profile defections.
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Eknath Shinde cites 'Tendulkar-like shot' as Ahir joins party, says 'we don't break, we unite'
Maharashtra | Jun 30, 2026, 04:21 PM ISTAfter Shiv Sena leader Sachin Ahir joined the Shinde-led faction and filed his nomination for the Maharashtra Legislative Council Deputy Chairman’s post, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde welcomed him by saying Ahir had played a “Tendulkar-like shot.”
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Uddhav Thackeray suffers another setback as UBT MLC Sachin Ahir joins Shinde Sena
Maharashtra | Jun 30, 2026, 12:27 PM ISTUddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) faces another setback as MLC Sachin Ahir joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and filed the nomination for the Maharashtra Legislative Council Deputy Chairman's post.
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Sanjay Nirupam claims 15-16 MLAs of Uddhav Sena ready to join Shinde faction soon
Maharashtra | Jun 26, 2026, 11:40 PM ISTSanjay Nirupam said Eknath Shinde's leadership is very engaging and communicates directly with each worker. "Development is his main agenda. He is very accessible to people. That's why workers like him," he said.
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Operation Tiger 2.0 loading? Shinde camp claims 14 UBT MLAs ready to rebel
Maharashtra | Jun 26, 2026, 02:28 PM ISTAccording to sources, three to four MLAs from the Shiv Sena (UBT) met Eknath Shinde a few days ago and reportedly informed him that a group of 12 to 14 legislators was prepared to switch allegiance to his faction.
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Why did Uddhav Sena MP Omraje Nimbalkar join Shinde camp? Rebel leader reveals his reasons
Maharashtra | Jun 23, 2026, 11:53 PM ISTDharashiv MP Omraje Nimbalkar has revealed why he left Shiv Sena (UBT) and joined the Eknath Shinde-led faction. The MP cited assurances regarding his father's case and the need to accelerate development work in his constituency.
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Speed News : No clean chit in Ayodhya donation probe as SIT notes irregularities
Originals | Jun 23, 2026, 07:24 PM ISTAyodhya Ram Temple donation probe: SIT flags irregularities and says no clean chit has been given yet. Meanwhile, in the Lucknow fire tragedy, the Uttar Pradesh government has suspended four officials and arrested four others. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.
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Shiv Sena UBT in for more setbacks? Shinde Sena warns of 'explosions' as MLAs skip Uddhav's key meet
Maharashtra | Jun 23, 2026, 11:03 AM ISTShiv Sena leader Shrikant Shinde has hinted at more political defections after six MPs from the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena joined the Eknath Shinde faction. Calling the latest development "just the trailer," Shrikant Shinde said "explosions after explosions" would continue.
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Uddhav Thackeray suffers major setback as all 6 rebel MPs join Shinde-led Shiv Sena
Maharashtra | Jun 22, 2026, 11:43 PM ISTSix MPs from the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena faction formally joined the Shiv Sena headed by Shinde, a move being viewed as a major political setback for the opposition camp.
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Shiv Sena UBT crisis: Operation Tiger now complete and successful: Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath
Maharashtra | Jun 22, 2026, 05:36 PM ISTThe MPs who joined the Shinde Sena are-- Sanjay Haribhau Jadhav, Bhausaheb Rajaram Wakchaure, Omprakash Bhupalsingh Nimbalkar, Sanjay Dina Patil, Sanjay Uttamrao Deshmukh and Nagesh Bapurao Patil Ashtikar.
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Six Sena-UBT MPs likely to join Shinde camp today; Uddhav calls legislators' meeting
Maharashtra | Jun 22, 2026, 10:34 AM IST6 Sena (UBT) MPs likely to join Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena today; Uddhav calls Legislators' meeting
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BEST workers end strike after talks with Eknath Shinde; bus operations to resume in Mumbai
Maharashtra | Jun 21, 2026, 11:14 PM ISTThe BEST Sanyukt Kamgar Kruti Samiti, an umbrella body of 12 unions representing BEST employees, had announced the indefinite strike.
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Major setback to Uddhav Thackeray, Dharashiv MP Omraje Nimbalkar joins Shinde-led Shiv Sena
Maharashtra | Jun 21, 2026, 09:34 PM ISTDuring a meeting with party workers today, the Dharashiv MP emphasised the need to align with the ruling dispensation for the region's development and praised Eknath Shinde.
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Amit Shah takes dig at Uddhav Thackeray, says there's only one Shiv Sena-led by Eknath Shinde
India | Jun 20, 2026, 11:40 PM ISTThe remarks from Amit Shah came as six of nine Lok Sabha MPs of Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) skipped a parliamentary meeting in Delhi, and submitted a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla seeking to form a separate group.
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'Some people are dogs, but not loyal': Sanjay Raut's cryptic post after Shinde's jab at Uddhav
Maharashtra | Jun 20, 2026, 10:23 AM ISTRaut's post comes at a time when the Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) is staring at a possible second major split, nearly four years after the rebellion spearheaded by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde dramatically altered the party's political landscape.