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  Maharashtra govt holds decision to make Marathi mandatory for auto, taxi drivers for six months

  Maharashtra | April 27, 2026 14:45 IST

  Earlier this month, Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik had announced the government's decision to make Marathi mandatory for auto drivers from May 1. He had said that all 59 Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) in Maharashtra will conduct a special drive to enforce the rule.

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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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  Marathi mandatory for rickshaw and taxi drivers in Maharashtra from May 1

  Maharashtra | April 14, 2026 15:48 IST

  This comes after the Transport Department has received numerous complaints, particularly from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, and Nagpur, regarding drivers being unable or reluctant to communicate with passengers in Marathi.

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  Raj Thackeray salutes MNS-Shiv Sena warriors, vows fierce fight for Marathi pride after poll setback

  Maharashtra | January 17, 2026 11:38 IST

  Maharashtra election results: Raj Thackeray owned up to MNS's disappointing poll outcome, "We lament missing our goals, but we never break. Our elected corporators will give rulers a tough fight in their areas and hold them accountable for any wrongs against Marathi people."

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  Raj Thackeray sparks 'Bombay Dhaba' row: MNS tears down signboard over name objection | Video

  Maharashtra | January 09, 2026 11:27 IST

  MNS workers defended the action, claiming that persisting with "Bombay" erodes the cultural identity of Maharashtra and Mumbai, clinging to a colonial-era term long renounced. "This nomenclature offends our state's heritage," they added.

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  Nana Patole writes letter to PM Modi, urges for 'Marathi announcements' on Maharashtra flights

  Maharashtra | December 17, 2025 18:29 IST

  Nana Patole stressed that giving Marathi its due respects the feelings of Maharashtra's people. "This will improve passenger convenience and promote the language's preservation and growth," he stated.

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  Uddhav Thackeray returns as chair of Balasaheb Thackeray memorial trust

  Maharashtra | November 16, 2025 21:16 IST

  Along with Uddhav, his son Aaditya Thackeray and senior Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Subhash Desai have also been appointed to the trust for five years.

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  Language row now airborne: Woman on Air India flight threatens passenger for not speaking Marathi

  Trending | October 24, 2025 13:50 IST

  A YouTuber was allegedly threatened by a co-passenger on an Air India flight for not speaking Marathi, an incident that has ignited a broad debate over linguistic intolerance and regional chauvinism in Maharashtra.

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  MNS leader tracks down non-Marathi woman, slaps, makes her apologise over tiff with husband | VIDEO

  Maharashtra | October 11, 2025 8:52 IST

  Maharashtra: An MNS leader has posted a shocking video on Facebook showing a woman getting slapped by another woman party leader while she is apologising to her in front of her family, all the while several men have surrounded them.

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  Maharashtra govt to support Marathi schools in US with official curriculum

  Education | July 25, 2025 15:55 IST

  Highlighting the work done by local volunteers and educators, Shelar praised the commitment of the Marathi-speaking community in the US for preserving and promoting their linguistic and cultural heritage.

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  'Language is a subject of dialogue, not dispute': Fadnavis on Marathi-Hindi row in Maharashtra

  India | July 24, 2025 21:08 IST

  I believe language is a subject of dialogue and not dispute. Through language, the treasure of knowledge reaches us. Our mother tongue is important, Fadnavis said.

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  Nishikant Dubey confronted by Marathi MPs in Parliament amid Hindi vs Marathi row, claims Cong MP

  India | July 24, 2025 11:34 IST

  Over the past few days, the Hindi Vs Marathi debate has been heating up in Mumbai. Videos have surfaced showing Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers confronting and allegedly attacking Hindi-speaking individuals.

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  'Language should be a medium of communication, not hatred': JNU VC on Marathi language controversy

  India | July 22, 2025 8:37 IST

  Professor Shantishree Dhulipudi Pandit's remarks on prioritising mother tongues and multilingualism add a new perspective to the ongoing Marathi language controversy in Maharashtra, where tensions over language imposition continue to rise.

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  MNS puts up posters in Navi Mumbai warning non-Marathis: 'Learn Marathi or face consequences'

  Maharashtra | July 20, 2025 13:59 IST

  The Hindi-Marathi language debate flared up in Maharashtra, particularly across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, after opposition parties like Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena criticised the government over two government resolutions.

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  OPINION | Bihar Police: Learn from Yogi’s style

  India | July 09, 2025 16:29 IST

  Khemka's murder case clearly shows how human life is cheap in Bihar. It was a land dispute, and Rs 4 lakh "supari" (contract killing) money was given to kill a rival.

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  Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad slaps canteen staffer over stale food, faces backlash | Watch video

  Maharashtra | July 09, 2025 12:27 IST

  Maharashtra: Sanjay Gaikwad defended himself after a viral video captured him slapping a canteen staffer at Mumbai's Akashvani MLA hostel. The incident triggered widespread criticism, with opposition leaders denouncing his actions and calling out the ruling alliance for its silence.

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  BJP's Nishikant Dubey dares Uddhav, Raj Thackeray to visit north India, Tamil Nadu | Leaders react

  Maharashtra | July 08, 2025 9:45 IST

  BJP MP Nishikant Dubey escalated the ongoing Marathi-Hindi row by launching an attack on Raj and Uddhav Thackeray, accusing them of indulging in "cheap politics" ahead of the BMC elections. He was reacting to Raj Thackeray’s statement encouraging people to “beat but not film” non-Marathi speakers.

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  Surprised they appreciate English, create dispute over Hindi: Fadnavis on Marathi slapgate row

  Maharashtra | July 04, 2025 23:53 IST

  Fadnavis confirmed that the police had filed an FIR and taken action, and warned of strict consequences if such incidents recur.

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  MNS workers assault shopkeeper for not speaking Marathi, released soon after detention

  Maharashtra | July 04, 2025 13:40 IST

  The incident took place late Sunday in the Mira Road area of Mumbai, where the MNS workers slapped and threatened 48-year-old Babulal Chaudhary, owner of the Jodhpur Sweet Shop.

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  'Respect Marathi but don't take law in your hands': Maharashtra Minister amid language row

  Maharashtra | July 03, 2025 17:16 IST

  The minister’s statement comes amid heightened tensions following the video, which shows the shop owner allegedly being manhandled by a group of individuals after he reportedly declined to converse in Marathi.