Maharashtra Politics
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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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Mahayuti's Sachin Ahir elected unopposed as Maharashtra Legislative Council Deputy Chairman
Maharashtra | Jul 01, 2026, 02:06 PM ISTSachin Ahir, a close aide of Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray, has switched sides and joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction on Tuesday.
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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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Coffee Par Kurukshetra: Two operations, two parties finished—how close is the NDA to the '360' mark?
Kurukshetra | Jun 23, 2026, 12:59 AM ISTOperation Tiger is successful: Eknath Shinde appeared before the media with 6 rebel Shiv Sena MPs and announced that a political 'sixer' has been hit, with 6 stalwarts joining Team Shinde.
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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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Operation Tiger: Shiv Sena (UBT) issues show cause notice to absente MPs, threatens disqualification
Maharashtra | Jun 20, 2026, 01:45 PM ISTShiv Sena (UBT) has issued fresh show-cause notices to MPs who skipped a key party meeting, warning of possible disqualification under the Anti-Defection Law.
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Pawanraje Nimbalkar murder case: 20 years later, Padamsingh Patil among all 9 accused acquitted
Maharashtra | Jun 20, 2026, 02:25 PM ISTA special CBI court has acquitted all nine accused in the 2006 double murder case of former Congress leader Pawanraje Nimbalkar and his driver Samad Kazi, citing lack of evidence.
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Maharashtra Legislative Council Elections: Mahayuti wins 6 seats unopposed, voting on 11 seats today
Maharashtra | Jun 18, 2026, 12:00 AM ISTMaharashtra Legislative Council Elections: Elections for the Maharashtra Legislative Council are scheduled to be held on Thursday. The ruling Mahayuti alliance has already secured six of the 17 seats unopposed, while voting for the remaining 11 seats will take place on Thursday.
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Raj Thackeray to Eknath Shinde: Leaders who abandoned Uddhav Thackeray, leaving Shiva Sena cracked
Maharashtra | Jun 17, 2026, 08:17 AM ISTOperation 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 Sena camp MPs set for crucial huddle today in Delhi, to meet Lok Sabha Speaker
Maharashtra | Jun 17, 2026, 09:20 AM ISTThis 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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Baramati bypoll: Congress pits Akash More against Sunetra Pawar
Maharashtra | Apr 05, 2026, 11:33 PM ISTThe Baramati bypoll, to be held on April 23, has been necessitated due to the death of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar in a plane crash on January 28.
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Maharashtra Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar allotted Ajit Pawar's cabin in the state secretariat
Maharashtra | Feb 03, 2026, 11:14 AM ISTAs per the government order, the chambers on the fifth, sixth, and seventh floors of the Secretariat, which were previously used by Ajit Pawar, have now been allocated to Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar.
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Sunetra Pawar to be NCP national president, say sources; final decision soon
Maharashtra | Feb 02, 2026, 02:46 PM ISTSunetra Pawar took oath as the state's first woman deputy CM on Saturday, barely three days after NCP leader Ajit Pawar and four others died in an air crash at Baramati in Pune district.
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Sunetra Pawar takes oath as first woman Maharashtra deputy CM, 3 days after Ajit Pawar's death
Maharashtra | Jan 31, 2026, 07:07 PM ISTGovernor Acharya Devvrat administered the oath of office to Sunetra Pawar in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
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Sunetra Pawar to be Maharashtra Deputy CM after Ajit Pawar’s death? NCP leader drops a big hint
Maharashtra | Jan 30, 2026, 07:44 PM ISTSenior NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal said a consensus has been reached to appoint Sunetra Pawar as the Legisltaure party leader and a confirmation will come in a few hours.
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When Ajit Pawar recounted his in-flight chat with Fadnavis about surviving accidents | VIDEO
Maharashtra | Jan 29, 2026, 07:54 PM ISTAjit Pawar plane crash: An old video shows Ajit Pawar describing the turbulence caused by thick cloud cover and recalls seeking reassurance from Fadnavis aboard a flight. The CM responded calmly, saying he survived multiple accidents and that his luck would see them both through.
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Ajit Pawar's old tweet on 'safe plane landings' resurfaces after his tragic death
Maharashtra | Jan 28, 2026, 03:44 PM ISTAjit Pawar died on Wednesday morning after the chartered aircraft he was travelling in crash-landed near the Baramati airport while attempting to land. According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), all five people on board, including Pawar, lost their lives.
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Super 100 News: Protests spread to 190 cities in Iran
News | Jan 15, 2026, 11:02 AM ISTIn Iran, youth protests against Supreme Leader Khamenei have spread to more than 190 cities. Clashes between security forces and protesters have claimed over 3,000 lives.
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Maharashtra Municipal Corporation polls: NCP reunion likely on cards; BJP, Shiv Sena seal strategy
Maharashtra | Dec 23, 2025, 01:52 PM ISTMaharashtra Municipal Corporation polls: Pune has become central to these political developments, with both factions of the Nationalist Congress Party signalling their readiness to join hands for the civic elections.
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Convicted NCP minister Manikrao Kokate resigns from Maharashtra Cabinet, says Ajit Pawar
Maharashtra | Dec 18, 2025, 06:51 PM ISTAjit Pawar said he has forwarded Manikrao Kokate’s resignation to Maharashtra Chief Minister for due consideration and acceptance, in accordance with constitutional procedure.