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Dhaval Kulkarni

Dhaval Kulkarni

Articles by Dhaval Kulkarni

Why Savarkar remains a polarising figure in Maharashtra

Mumbai, India - November 18, 2022: BJP Yuva Morcha party workers protest against Rahul Gandhi on his remarks on Veer Savarkar, near Kamgar Maidan, Dadar, in Mumbai, India, on Friday, November 18, 2022. (Photo by Pratik Chorge/Hindustan Times) (Pratik Chorge/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Nov 18, 2022 19:11 IST

Mixed signals to BJP: Out on bail, Raut showers Dy CM with praise

Mumbai, India - November 10, 2022: Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) leader and MP Sanjay Raut welcomed Rashmi Thackeray and party chief Uddhav Thackeray at Matoshree, Bandra, in Mumbai, India, on Thursday, November 10, 2022. (Photo by Vijay Bate/HT Photo) (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Nov 10, 2022 19:06 IST

Sanjay Raut’s release a boost to dispirited Sena

Mumbai, India - November 09, 2022: Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) leader and MP Sanjay Raut meets his mother, wife and family members at his house after the Special Court (PMLA) granted him bail in a money laundering case pertaining to the Patra Chawl redevelopment project, at Bhandup, in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, November 09, 2022. (Praful Gangurde/HT Photo)

Updated on Nov 9, 2022 19:08 IST

Mumbai police uniform has evolved in colour and style over the centuries

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently stressed the need for police forces across the country to have a standard uniform. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Nov 8, 2022 19:37 IST

Be prepared for mid-term polls, Thackeray tells workers

A senior Shiv Sena (UBT) leader, who was present at the meeting, said that party leaders had been asked to enroll primary members and also encourage the registration of first-time voters. (ANI)

Updated on Nov 5, 2022 18:20 IST

Did you know that Mahim and Mahul were Mahimadesa and Mahavali?

Mumbai, India - April 26, 2017: Mahim fort in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, April 26, 2017. (Photo by Satish Bate/Hindustan Times) (Satish Bate/HT Photo)

Updated on Nov 3, 2022 19:07 IST

Shivshakti-Bhimshakti: Will the state witness Thackeray-Ambedkar alliance soon?

The event, which also has political connotations due to the likely social and political rainbow alliance that may be shaped by it, will take place at the Shivaji Mandir in Dadar West (HT Photo)

Updated on Nov 2, 2022 19:13 IST

With its candidate out, BJP promoting NOTA option, alleges UBT

With its candidate out, BJP promoting NOTA option, alleges UBT

Updated on Nov 2, 2022 18:26 IST

Delhi mass religious conversion: BR Ambedkar’s kin to protest against ‘proscribing’ vows

“But, after these polls are through, there is a chance that these 22 pledges may be banned,” said Prakash Ambedkar (in photo). Hence, the conclave was being organised at Nanded he said, stressing that “the danger bell has already rung.” (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Nov 1, 2022 18:20 IST

Beyond sympathy wave: Thackeray faction bats for farmers

Mumbai, India - July 3, 2022: Aditya Thackeray reached, during the 2 days special assembly session held at Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai, India, on Sunday, July 3, 2022. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Oct 27, 2022 19:06 IST

Excise department plans digital lock on tankers to curb spurious liquor

Officials from the state excise department said they were planning to link this with a vehicle tracking system (VTS) to ensure that the tankers do not deviate from their usual route. This will cover vehicles plying within the state, those from other states which pass through Maharashtra, and tankers ferrying their cargo from Maharashtra to locations outside the state. (Image for representation)

Updated on Oct 23, 2022 18:44 IST

State adopts policy to facilitate rollout of 5G

State adopts policy to facilitate rollout of 5G

Updated on Oct 20, 2022 17:22 IST

Thackeray faction looks to re-induct leaders who had left the party

Pune, India - June 24, 2017: Balasaheb Dangat (R) and Sudhanshu Dangat (L) during Launch of Pune edition of Hindustan Times at Appa Balwant Chowk in Pune, India, on Saturday, June 24, 2017. (Photo by Pratham Gokhale/ Hindustan Times) (Pratham Gokhale/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Oct 19, 2022 19:07 IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) to use token bypoll as opportunity to show strength

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Updated on Oct 18, 2022 19:04 IST

Enmity ‘Left’ behind? CPI support to Sena a far cry from 1970

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Updated on Oct 17, 2022 18:48 IST

Jai Jai Maharashtra Mazha could be state’s official song

Mumbai, India - August 17, 2022: MLA and Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar enters Vidhan Bhavan during the first day of the monsoon session of Maharashtra Legislature Assembly, in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Satish Bate/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Oct 16, 2022 18:30 IST

What the new names and symbols imply

Mumbai, India - October 11, 2022: Supporters of CM Eknath Shinde put up a banner in the new party name “Balasahebanchi Shivsena” welcoming him for the Abhishekam in accordance with Shri Mahakal Lok Shivarpana program, at Babulnath temple, in Mumbai, India, on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. (Photo by Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo) (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Oct 11, 2022 19:09 IST

Sena cadre promises to keep the flame alive

Mumbai, India, October 11: Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) party workers hold burning torches during a "Mashaal Rally", with the new name and symbol from Balasaheb Thackarey Memorial, Shivaji Park to Sena Bhavan, at Dadar, in Mumbai, India, on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. (Photo Rajesh Waradkar/HT Photo) (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Oct 11, 2022 19:04 IST

Shiv Sena: One name, many symbols

Shiv Sena: One name, many symbols

Updated on Oct 9, 2022 18:50 IST

Both Uddhav and Shinde camps upset with ECI

Mumbai, India - October 05, 2022: Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray addressing the gathering during Dusshera Rally, at Shivaji Park, Dadar, in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, October 05, 2022. (Photo by Pratik Chorge/Hindustan Times) (Pratik Chorge/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Oct 9, 2022 01:13 IST

Shiv Sena’s Maha Prabodhan Yatra to reach out to farmers, women, youth

Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray was scheduled to launch his statewide tour after the Navratri festival, but party sources said it could be postponed to the end of the year or the new year. This might help it coincide with the local body elections, which are seen as a litmus test for the Shiv Sena as well as the ruling BJP-Eknath Shinde alliance (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Oct 7, 2022 19:27 IST

Maharashtra: Shinde, Fadnavis chemistry fulcrum of power balance

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde with his deputy Devendra Fadnavis. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Oct 7, 2022 07:15 IST

Is Uddhav Thackeray trying to woo Muslims?

Mumbai, India - May 14, 2021: Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray addresses Shiv Sena rally at MMRDA Grounds, Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), in Mumbai, India, on Saturday, May 14, 2021. (Photo by Pratik Chorge/Hindustan Times) (Pratik Chorge/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Oct 6, 2022 16:42 IST

You will always be traitors, bellows Uddhav

Mumbai, India - October 05, 2022: Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray addressing the gathering during Dusshera Rally, at Shivaji Park, Dadar, in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, October 05, 2022. (Photo by Pratik Chorge/Hindustan Times) (Pratik Chorge/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Oct 5, 2022 19:21 IST

When Dussehra was used to fuel anger against British rule

Thane, India - September 30, 2022: Artists from daily walks of life that include auto drivers, painters, transgenders, mobile repair shop workers and school students, enact Ramleela, an 11-day long Ramayan story on stage after a gap of two years. After a one-month long practice session, the artists geared up for the performance witnessed by at least 2500 people, at Indira Nagar, in Thane, Mumbai, India, on Friday, September 30, 2022. (Praful Gangurde/HT Photo) (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Oct 5, 2022 12:40 IST

Shiv Sena factions gear up for show of strength on Dussehra

Mumbai, India - October 04, 2022: Police personnel deployed in large numbers on the eve of Shiv Sena Dussehra Rally, at Shivaji Park, Dadar, in Mumbai, India, on Tuesday, October 04, 2022. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/ Hindustan Times) (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Oct 5, 2022 02:09 IST

For redemption and renewal, the Sena needs to look at Prabodhankar Thackeray

Thane, India - September 30, 2022: Chief Minister of Maharashtra Eknath Shinde along with his family worship Goddess Durga at Tembhi Naka Navratri pandal, in Thane, Mumbai, India, on Friday, September 30, 2022. (Praful Gangurde/HT Photo) (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Oct 2, 2022 19:02 IST

State govt plans incentives for IT industries in underserved regions

Indian commuters pass a building housing a software company at Cyberabad IT City on the outskirts of Hyderabad, 03 August 2007.With new threats of terror operatives trying to infiltrate software companies emerging, Cyberabad Security Council (CSC) and police authorities have decided to put employees working at high-tech city and other Information Technology (IT) hubs under the scanner. An employee databank will be created and put at the disposal of authorities. A decision on the data bank was taken recently in the wake of perceived security threats to IT companies from terrorist organisation. AFP PHOTO/Noah SEELAM (AFP)

Updated on Oct 2, 2022 13:46 IST

Sena roars back with 44 lakh registrations, aims at 50

Mumbai, India - September 23, 2022: Shiv Sena workers celebrate after the Bombay High Court quashed the BMC's order and allowed Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena to hold Dussehra Melawa at Shivaji Park on October 5, outside Sena Bhavan, Dadar, in Mumbai, India, on Friday, September 23, 2022. (Photo by Satish Bate/Hindustan Times) (Satish Bate/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Sep 30, 2022 19:11 IST

Thackeray leans on Sena constitution to stake claim on name, symbol

Thackeray’s decisions to expel Shinde from the party on July 2 for his “anti-party activities” and replace him as the group leader of the party in the assembly with Ajay Choudhari, and the appointment of Sunil Prabhu as the chief whip, were kosher. (PTI)

Updated on Sep 28, 2022 19:18 IST

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