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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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  MNS workers vandalise Tondgaon toll plaza in Maharashtra's Washim, video of attack goes viral

  Maharashtra | July 09, 2025 12:52 IST

  MNS workers vandalised the Tondgaon toll plaza on the Akola-Nanded highway in Washim, Maharashtra, on Wednesday, protesting against toll collection on an incomplete road stretch. The attack, caught on video, comes amid broader tensions involving the MNS.

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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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  Raj Thackeray bars MNS leaders from speaking to media as Hindi-Marathi row rages in Maharashtra

  Maharashtra | July 08, 2025 23:45 IST

  Raj Thackeray has imposed a media directive on MNS leaders amid rising Hindi-Marathi tensions to maintain message control and avoid further controversy.

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  Maharashtra: Hundreds of MNS workers detained during protest demanding recognition of Marathi

  Maharashtra | July 08, 2025 16:02 IST

  MNS workers were detained during a protest over Marathi language rights, sparking political tensions and renewed debate on linguistic identity in Maharashtra.

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  OPINION | Is it Nitish Raj or Jungle Raj In Bihar?

  India | July 08, 2025 15:35 IST

  People in Bihar have started saying that had Yogi Adityanath been the CM of Bihar, murderers would have been either killed or critically injured by now.

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  Marathi language row: MNS workers held over vandalism at Entrepreneur Sushil Kedia's office

  Maharashtra | July 05, 2025 18:48 IST

  Marathi language row: Kedia, striking a conciliatory note, acknowledged Raj Thackeray's consistent advocacy of Hindutva and nationalism. Emphasising the need for a constructive approach, he said citizens would be more inclined to embrace the Marathi language if motivated through encouragement.

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  'Balasaheb couldn't bring us together, but Fadnavis did': Raj Thackeray at reunion with Uddhav

  India | July 05, 2025 14:04 IST

  After 20 years, cousins Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray came together on the same stage in a show of unity to defend the Marathi language and oppose the Maharashtra government's now-withdrawn language policy.

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  Eknath Shinde's 'Jai Gujarat' remark draws flak from Opposition amid row over Marathi language

  Maharashtra | July 04, 2025 23:54 IST

  Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, who was speaking at an event in Pune, lauded Home Minister Amit Shah and ended his speech with this sequence of slogans: “Jai Hind, Jai Maharashtra, Jai Gujarat.”

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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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  Do bearded, skullcap-wearing people speak Marathi? Nitesh Rane slams MNS over language row | Video

  Maharashtra | July 04, 2025 18:27 IST

  Marathi language row: Nitesh Rane sparked a fresh controversy with his sharp criticism of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena following the recent assault of a shopkeeper for allegedly not speaking Marathi. Aiming the MNS, Rane accused the party of selectively targeting poor Hindus.

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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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  Alliance on the table: MNS, Shiv Sena (UBT) begin talks ahead of BMC elections

  Maharashtra | June 29, 2025 14:22 IST

  Three meetings have reportedly been held between Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Varun Sardesai and senior MNS leader Bala Nandgaonkar.

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  Uddhav willing to consider alliance with Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena: Sources

  Maharashtra | June 20, 2025 16:59 IST

  Uddhav-Raj alliance: Thackeray instructed party workers to begin preparations to contest all seats regardless of whether the alliance with MNS materialises. Uddhav emphasised that electoral readiness should not depend on coalition outcomes.

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  Uddhav Thackeray alleges BJP attempting to block 'Marathi unity' ahead of civic polls in Maharashtra

  Maharashtra | June 19, 2025 23:53 IST

  Uddhav Thackeray alluded to behind-the-scenes political manoeuvring by the BJP, hinting at secret meetings- including a reported one between Raj Thackeray and Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis at a five-star hotel- aimed at derailing a potential alliance of Marathi-centric parties.

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  Uddhav Thackeray weighs alliance with MNS ahead of BMC polls, consults former corporators

  Maharashtra | June 18, 2025 15:51 IST

  According to party insiders, Uddhav posed a pointed question during the closed-door discussion — should Shiv Sena (UBT) consider an alliance with Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS)?

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  Uddhav wants to join hands with Raj Thackeray-led MNS for upcoming BMC elections: Sources

  Maharashtra | June 10, 2025 20:29 IST

  Earlier, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut had said his party chief Uddhav Thackeray is "very positive" about rapprochement with estranged cousin and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray.

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  Thackeray family relatives initiate efforts to reconcile Raj and Uddhav in Maharashtra: Sources

  Maharashtra | June 08, 2025 15:56 IST

  Raj Thackeray-Uddhav Thackeray possible reunion: As of now, there has been no direct communication between the two, nor has any formal proposal been exchanged.

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  Supriya Sule backs potential Uddhav-Raj Thackeray alliance: 'More partners, more votes' | Video

  Maharashtra | June 06, 2025 20:23 IST

  Uddhav-Raj Thackeray alliance: On being asked about reports of reconciliation between Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray in Maharashtra, Supriya Sule said it is very good that the Thackeray family is coming together.

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  Amit Thackeray on possible Raj-Uddhav alliance: 'Only direct dialogue between brothers can pave way'

  Maharashtra | June 05, 2025 15:59 IST

  Maharashtra politics: Amit Thackeray, MNS leader, reiterated that both Raj and Uddhav Thackeray have each other’s phone numbers and that any future alliance must be rooted in personal dialogue, not public posturing.