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  Maharashtra govt extends OBC-like education benefits to Maratha community, announces 8 schemes

  Maharashtra | June 05, 2026 23:58 IST

  The Maharashtra government has extended OBC-like educational concessions and welfare schemes to the Maratha community. The decision includes scholarships, reimbursements, vocational training benefits and access to multiple educational support programmes.

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  Marathwada Mukti Sangram Din 2025: Speeches and essays for September 17

  September 16, 2025 14:13 IST

  On 17 September, Marathwada remembers its liberation struggle. Here are speeches, bhashan, essays and history to honour Marathwada Mukti Sangram Din 2025.

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  Jarange declares victory in Maratha quota stir, to leave protest site | Top 10 developments

  Maharashtra | September 02, 2025 23:55 IST

  Manoj Jarange declared victory in the Maratha quota protest after the Maharashtra government agreed to key demands, including issuing Kunbi caste certificates, leading to the end of his five-day hunger strike.

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  Maratha reservation: Maharashtra government eases process to obtain Kunbi caste certificate

  Maharashtra | September 02, 2025 18:22 IST

  Maratha quota: In the Marathwada region, the demand for caste-based reservations for Marathas has persisted for decades due to historical, social, and cultural links between the Maratha and Kunbi communities.

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  12 Maratha Military Landscapes of India get UNESCO World Heritage status: In Pics

  Fashion & Lifestyle | July 15, 2025 14:32 IST

  UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) is an organisation that protects and preserves cultural and natural heritage across the world. UNESCO granted 12 Maratha forts across Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu the World Heritage status. Check out these 12 forts here.

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  UNESCO adds Maratha Military Landscapes to World Heritage List, PM Modi says 'entire nation elated'

  India | July 12, 2025 10:38 IST

  The recognition was granted during the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee in Paris, marking a major milestone in the global celebration of India’s rich and diverse cultural legacy.

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  Why did Panipat become a frequent battlefield that shaped Indian history?

  India | July 10, 2025 15:42 IST

  You have probably heard the phrase "Battle of Panipat", as it echoes throughout Indian history because several major battles were fought in Panipat. Three major battles were fought in Panipat, and each changed the course of Indian politics.

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  Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2025: Wishes, messages, significance, images, and greetings

  Lifestyle | February 19, 2025 10:05 IST

  Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2025 commemorates the birth anniversary of the legendary Maratha warrior king, honoring his bravery, justice, and self-rule legacy. Here are the wishes, messages, images, and greetings to celebrate Shivaji Maharaj's life.

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  Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange ends nine-day hunger strike

  Maharashtra | September 25, 2024 16:33 IST

  Maratha activist Manoj Jarange ends his 9-day hunger strike demanding OBC reservation for the Maratha community. The Maharashtra government has assured actions to address the issue.

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  Section 144 imposed in Maharashtra's Beed and Nanded due to quota agitations: Check restrictions

  Maharashtra | September 19, 2024 19:48 IST

  Section 144 imposed in Beed and Nanded: As part of the prohibitory orders, the gathering of five or more persons for an agitation or procession will be subject to permission.

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  Sharad Pawar's convoy stopped by Maratha agitators, black flags waved; slogans raised for Jarange

  Maharashtra | August 11, 2024 21:00 IST

  The Maratha protesters in separate incidents stopped Sharad Pawar's vehicle in Solapur district and later raised slogans and waved black flags.

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  Jarange asks Marathas to prepare for Maharashtra Assembly polls: 'No option but to enter politics'

  Maharashtra | August 06, 2024 16:46 IST

  In February this year, the Maharashtra legislature passed a bill providing 10 per cent reservation to the Marathas in education and government jobs under a separate category.

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  Maharashtra Assembly passes Maratha Reservation Bill for quota in education, jobs

  Maharashtra | February 21, 2024 6:13 IST

  The state government moved forward with proposed legislation to grant Maratha community reservations in education and public employment. Cabinet approval marked a significant step towards fulfilling the longstanding demand for reservations.

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  Maratha protest face Manoj Jarange Patil's health deteriorates; admitted to hospital

  Maharashtra | December 12, 2023 9:52 IST

  Manoj Jarange Patil warned that failure to do so would lead to the exposure of Fadnavis's actions and hinted at a strong Maratha community response post the state legislature session.

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  'Innocent Marathas being targeted for Beed violence': Manoj Jarange

  Maharashtra | November 14, 2023 20:51 IST

  He was talking to reporters at Antarwali Sarati, his native village in Maharashtra's Jalna district. The activist was on Sunday discharged after a 10-day stay at a hospital following his second hunger strike for the Maratha reservation.

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  CM Eknath Shinde forms panel for Dhangar quotas amid Maratha reservation row

  Maharashtra | November 07, 2023 21:49 IST

  The development has come ahead of the Maharashtra Cabinet meeting on November 8. The state government has also been given a deadline by Maratha activist Manoj Jarange to take a call on quota.

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  Maratha quota stir: Manoj Jarange ends hunger strike, CM Eknath Shinde thanks activist

  Maharashtra | November 03, 2023 6:14 IST

  Maratha quota stir: Manoj Jarange said he will not “touch the door of his residence” till all Marathas get reservation benefits. He also demanded that a date be fixed to revoke offences registered against Maratha quota agitators.

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  Maratha quota row: Dharashiv District Collector issues first Kunbi caste certificate in Maharashtra

  Maharashtra | November 01, 2023 14:18 IST

  The decision comes a day after Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said a government-appointed committee scrutinised 1.72 crore old documents and among them, 11,530 records were found where Kunbi caste was mentioned.

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  Maharashtra Cabinet to accept Justice Shinde committee's Maratha reservation report: CM

  Maharashtra | October 30, 2023 14:22 IST

  The demand for Maratha reservation has been a persistent and complex issue in Maharashtra, with the Maratha community seeking representation in educational institutions and government employment.

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  Maratha quota row: CM Eknath Shinde dials activist Manoj Jarange, urges him to end hunger strike

  Maharashtra | September 13, 2023 10:03 IST

  According to sources, the Chief Minister also also the Maratha quota activist to reconsider his demands.