Eknath Shinde

Mahayuti candidate from Badnera, Maharashtra addresses his controversial remark on Ladki Bahin Yojna & more

In a controversial remark made earlier, Ravi Rana had stated that if people don’t vote for the BJP and its allies, the money given under the Ladki Bahin Yojana might be taken back. Addressing the controversy surrounding his comment, Rana clarified, “Nobody can take back what has already been given. What I meant to say was that if they don’t vote for the BJP, then Congress will return to power, and the ₹1,500 scheme might be withdrawn.”

Texas-based CPA from Mumbai wants Mahayuti, Fadnavis to win

Swapan Dhairyawan, a Texas-based Chartered Accountant (CPA) originally from Mumbai, speaking to The New Indian shared his political insights and unwavering support for the Mahayuti alliance.

Baba Siddique murder: To be cremated with full honours

NEW DELHI -Baba Siddique, a prominent political figure, was tragically shot dead on October 12, 2024, outside his son Zeeshan Siddique’s office in Bandra, Mumbai. The NCP leader was shot while he was bursting firecrackers on the occasion of Dussehra. Three men emerged from a vehicle, their faces covered with handkerchiefs and opened fire with […]

Eknath Shinde attributes NDA’S plans derailing to the “400 paar” slogan

NEW DELHI: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde recently attributed the setbacks faced by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls to the “400 paar” slogan. In a video interview given to the media, Shinde mentioned several key points, highlighting internal and external dynamics affecting the NDA. Previously, […]

N Chandrabau Naidu takes oath in a star-studded ceremony

NEW DELHI: The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader N Chandrababu Naidu, has taken oath as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh for the fourth time on Wednesday, June 12. The event was held near Medha IT Park, opposite Gannavaram Airport in Kesarapalli, on the outskirts of Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh. The grand oath-taking ceremony was […]

Pawar vs Pawar: ECI to hear plea on NCP symbol ownership

KOLKATA: The Election Commission of India is slated to hear the Nationalist Congress Party’s (NCP) plea regarding which faction — Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar — can stake their claim over the party name and symbol, on Monday. The hearing ensued when the Ajit faction submitted a petition before the ECI claiming presidency of the party. […]

New twist in Maharashtra political tale?

CM Eknath Shinde cancels programme with President Droupadi Murmu; Sources say there is unrest in his party following entry of Ajit Pawar and his supporters into Maharashtra government

NCP leader Ajit Pawar sworn in as Maharashtra Deputy CM

Move shakes political landscape in Maharashtra, signalling division in Sharad Pawar’s NCP

Maha Cabinet reshuffle soon? Shinde holds late-night meeting with Shah

Meeting comes ahead of crucial reshuffle at the Central and state levels

Maharashtra ad row: Sena ruffles feathers before placating BJP

Sena releases ad highlighting PM Modi and CM Eknath Shinde before releasing another ad showcasing popularity of Eknath Shinde-Devendra Fadnavis pair