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  Fresh political churn in Maharashtra? Seven Uddhav's Sena MPs reportedly in touch with Shinde camp

  Maharashtra | June 12, 2026 12:02 IST

  The developments come amid growing buzz over a potential expansion of the Union Cabinet. Sources claim that one MP from the Thackeray faction was offered the prospect of a berth in the Union Council of Ministers, while others were assured significant organisational and political responsibilities.

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  Reunion on the cards? Fresh buzz over Shiv Sena merger after Ambadas Danve-Abdul Sattar meeting

  Maharashtra | June 03, 2026 12:03 IST

  The discussion gained momentum after a photograph showing Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve and Shiv Sena leader Abdul Sattar greeting each other warmly on the Samruddhi Mahamarg near Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar surfaced.

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  Maharashtra Council Elections 2026: Congress to back Shiv Sena-UBT candidate Ambadas Danve

  Maharashtra | April 30, 2026 14:58 IST

  Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray confirmed that party chief Uddhav Thackeray has decided to field Ambadas Danve as the party’s official nominee for the Legislative Council seat.

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  'Operation Tiger': Shinde Sena moves to woo UBT leaders ahead of Maharashtra MLC polls

  Maharashtra | April 10, 2026 11:16 IST

  According to sources, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also met several MPs of the UBT on Wednesday evening. However, the UBT has refused such claims and asserted that all of party's MPs are united.

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  BJP wins Satara Zilla Parishad chief poll without majority, Sena cries foul, says police backed ally

  Maharashtra | March 23, 2026 14:11 IST

  Shiv Sena leaders claimed that some members were stopped from voting, which affected the final result. Two NCP members were reportedly taken into custody while on their way to vote, adding to the controversy.

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  Maharashtra Assembly bypolls 2026: Baramati and Rahuri seats to vote on April 23, results on May 4

  Maharashtra | March 15, 2026 18:48 IST

  Maharashtra Assembly bypolls 2026: Baramati's assembly seat fell vacant following the tragic plane crash death of NCP stalwart Ajit Pawar on January 28, after he dominated the constituency with a record eight victories.

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  Maharashtra Rajya Sabha Elections: Shinde Sena nominates Jyoti Waghmare as key candidates announced

  Maharashtra | March 05, 2026 13:04 IST

  Seven candidates are set to file nominations for the seven Rajya Sabha seats from Maharashtra. The BJP has announced four nominees, while the Shinde-led Shiv Sena has fielded Jyoti Waghmare and the Ajit Pawar-led NCP has nominated Parth Pawar.

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  Eknath Shinde, Shiv Sena to stop using VRS Ventures aircraft after Ajit Pawar plane crash: Sources

  Maharashtra | February 26, 2026 11:37 IST

  The decision comes nearly a month after VSR Ventures, a charter flight operator whose Learjet 45 crashed in Maharashtra's Baramati on January 28, killing the then Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others.

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  Shiv Sena UBT's Syed Iqbal elected Parbhani Mayor; BJP slams Uddhav Thackeray on his candidature

  Maharashtra | February 12, 2026 16:04 IST

  Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Iqbal Syed had defeated the BJP's Tirumala Khilare by 13 votes in the Parbhani Municipal Corporation Election. Elections to 29 municipal corporations in the state were held on January 15, and the results were declared the next day.

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  Chandrapur Mayor Election: Uddhav-led Sena backs BJP, Congress cries betrayal and horse-trading

  Maharashtra | February 10, 2026 19:54 IST

  The BJP-UBT alliance in the Chandrapur mayor election has triggered sharp reactions within the Maha Vikas Aghadi. UBT leader Sunil Prabhu said party leaders would question local functionaries over the decision, while Congress’s Nana Patole called the move wrong and unjustified.

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  Mahayuti's sweeping win in Maharashtra local body polls, amasses 562 ZPs; check party-wise seats

  Maharashtra | February 10, 2026 12:12 IST

  Voting for the local body elections took place on February 7 and saw a turnout of over 67 per cent. The elections were held soon after the completion of municipal council and municipal corporation polls in the state.

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  Pune Zilla Parishad-Panchayat Samiti Election Results: NCP's Ajit Pawar legacy powers massive lead

  Maharashtra | February 09, 2026 17:51 IST

  Pune Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samitis Election Results 2026: The NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) is currently leading in key Pune Panchayat Samitis—Baramati, Indapur, Ambegaon, Shirur, Haveli, Daund, and Bhor—bolstering its strong early trends of 43 ZP seats amid vote counting on February 9.

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  Kolhapur Zilla Parishad, Panchayat Samiti Poll Results: Mahayuti wins 38 ZPs, MVA gets 15

  Maharashtra | February 10, 2026 10:53 IST

  Kolhapur Zilla Parishad, Panchayat Samiti Election Results 2026: The elections were initially set for February 5, with counting slated for February 7. However, the schedule was put on hold after a tragic plane crash claimed the life of Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.

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  Satara ZP-Panchayat Samiti Election Results 2026: BJP takes massive lead, NCP ahead in Koregaon seat

  Maharashtra | February 09, 2026 18:01 IST

  Satara Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samitis Election Results LIVE Updates: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) took massive lead on over 20 seats in Zilla Parishad election results as per the declared results and trends in Satara.

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  Pune Zilla Parishad Election Results 2026: Ajit Pawar's NCP surges to 43 seats, BJP trails at 27

  Maharashtra | February 09, 2026 18:12 IST

  Pune Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti Election Results 2026: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is ahead with over 25 seats in Pune Zilla Parishad poll results where the vote counting is underway.

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  Satara Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti Elections: What happened in the last elections in 2017?

  Maharashtra | February 08, 2026 17:22 IST

  Satara Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti Elections: NCP dominated Satara's 2017 Zilla Parishad polls, clinching 39 of 64 seats and solidifying its rural dominance. BJP and Congress tied at 7 each, with others at 7, Shiv Sena at 2, independents at 2; BSP, CPI, CPI-M, and MNS drew blanks.

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  Pune Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti Elections: What happened in the last polls in 2017?

  Maharashtra | February 07, 2026 17:24 IST

  Pune Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti Elections: The NCP swept the 2017 Pune Zilla Parishad polls, capturing 44 of 75 seats and affirming its rural stronghold. Shiv Sena grabbed 13, with BJP and Congress tying at 7 each. Independents took 2, while BSP, CPI, CPI-M and MNS scored zero.

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  Eknath Shinde says he toppled Uddhav's Govt to protect Balasaheb's ideology: 'It requires courage'

  Maharashtra | January 27, 2026 23:18 IST

  Uddhav Thackeray’s government was toppled in June 2022 due to internal rebellion within the Shiv Sena and shifting political alliances. The crisis began when Shinde, along with a large group of MLAs, revolted against Uddhav’s leadership.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode January 27, 2026

  India | January 27, 2026 20:31 IST

  India and the European Union (EU) on Tuesday concluded negotiations on a historic, ambitious, and commercially significant free trade agreement (FTA), the largest trade deal ever undertaken by either side.

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  Mumbai Mayor election delayed to February amid Shiv Sena faction registration chaos

  Maharashtra | January 24, 2026 14:07 IST

  Mumbai Mayor election: Sources point to a likely poll in early February, granting extra time for registration formalities. BJP-Shinde Sena's alliance remains fluid: joint group or separate filings? That call could swing the mayor's seat in BMC's 227-member house.