Articles by Faisal Malik
Read NEP’s fine print, Fadnavis retorts to Stalin’s jibe on Hindi
Fadnavis asked Stalin to study the fine print of NEP, adding that while Maharashtra was open to any Indian language as the third language to be taught in schools, why Tamil Nadu was opposed to Hindi
Published on Apr 23, 2025 09:00 AM IST
State assures policy for rare disorder after parents protest outside Mantralaya
SSPE is a rare but devastating neurological disorder that typically develops years after an initial measles infection, often in children and adolescents
Published on Apr 23, 2025 08:50 AM IST
Fadnavis trains guns on Gandhi for ‘defaming country’
Fadnavis was responding to charges made by the former Congress president, that the ECI was compromised
Published on Apr 22, 2025 08:50 AM IST
Zeeshan Siddique receives threat mails from ‘D-Company’
MUMBAI: Ex-NCP MLA Zeeshan Siddique received death threats via email from the Dawood Ibrahim gang, prompting police protection and an FIR.
Published on Apr 22, 2025 07:20 AM IST
Maye Musk celebrates 77th birthday in Mumbai, launches Hindi translation of memoir
Maye Musk has had a career spanning over five decades, beginning as a model in South Africa at age 15. She holds two master’s degrees in nutrition science and has balanced careers in both modelling and dietetics. In 2022, she became the oldest model to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition
Published on Apr 21, 2025 08:38 AM IST
Farmer couple die by suicide in Parbhani over mounting debt
The incident occurred in Malsonna village in Parbhani district and the deceased were identified as Sachin Jadhav and Jyoti Jadhav
Published on Apr 21, 2025 08:28 AM IST
Cong at its weakest in Pune as former MLA set to join BJP
The Congress does not have a single MLA from Pune district in the current assembly, though it had three legislators in the previous term
Published on Apr 21, 2025 08:10 AM IST
Thackerays’ reunion does not imply alliance for polls: MNS leader
Just like Tamil parties came together for Cauvery issue in Tamil Nadu, what is the problem with Marathi parties coming together, asked MNS' Sandeep Deshpande
Updated on Apr 21, 2025 04:58 AM IST
Muslim body plans series of protests in state against changes in Waqf Act
AIMPLB representatives are in talks with leaders from various communities to secure their support for the protests
Published on Apr 19, 2025 07:46 AM IST
Praveen Pardeshi to co-chair state data policy’s governing committee
Pardeshi will share this role with the state’s chief secretary, Sujata Saunik. In the previous structure, he served only as a member of the committee.
Published on Apr 18, 2025 08:52 AM IST
Political row erupts over compulsory Hindi in primary education
Controversy has erupted after the state government on Wednesday announced that Hindi would be a compulsory third language for students from Classes 1 to 5, starting from the academic year 2025-26
Published on Apr 18, 2025 08:40 AM IST
Mahayuti to slash interest due to farmers for delay in land acquisition
he government, which was previously giving from 8% to 15% interest, has decided to make the interest rate uniform by making it 1% higher than the repo rate applicable to banks
Published on Apr 16, 2025 08:50 AM IST
Phule: Saamana questions CM’s silence over Brahmins objecting to movie
Originally set to release on April 11, the film’s launch was postponed by two weeks after Brahmin organisations in Maharashtra watched the trailer
Updated on Apr 15, 2025 02:37 PM IST
A new law to punish those who speak ill of Shivaji: CM at Raigad Fort
He also announced plans to commission a standard history of Shivaji that would ensure his story could not be “twisted by anyone else”. And he declared plans to develop the first national memorial to the Maratha warrior king, in New Delhi
Published on Apr 13, 2025 07:56 AM IST
Shah sends out signals in Raigad: Praises Shivaji, visits NCP leader’s home
Shivaji was the one who first advocated swarajya (self-rule) and his story should be taught to every child in the country, Union home minister Amit Shah said
Published on Apr 13, 2025 07:36 AM IST
Creative economy hub to come up in Malad: CM Fadnavis
This hub, along with the recently announced Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT) that will be set up at Film City, would make Mumbai an international centre for the creative economy, said Fadnavis
Published on Apr 12, 2025 08:18 AM IST
Amit Shah to visit NCP leader’s home amid tensions between Maharashtra allies
The tensions have been simmering between the constituents of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government in Maharashtra over the appointment of guardian ministers
Updated on Apr 11, 2025 12:53 PM IST
Pawar snubs Kokate for insulting farmers
Pawar issued the warning during a party meeting on Tuesday evening at his official residence, stating that if Kokate embarrassed the party a third time, he would have to face consequences
Published on Apr 10, 2025 08:34 AM IST
To overcome shortage, state to promote artificial sand
Maharashtra to promote M-sand in construction to address natural sand shortages, making it mandatory within three years and setting up local crushers.
Published on Apr 09, 2025 08:02 AM IST
Latur municipal commissioner still critical, moved to Kokilaben hosp
Babasaheb Manohare’s family was given the option to shift him to Mumbai, Pune or Hyderabad, and they chose Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai.
Updated on Apr 08, 2025 04:58 PM IST
Latur municipal commissioner shoots himself in the head, critical
Latur municipal commissioner Babasaheb Manohare, 48, attempted suicide by shooting himself; he is in critical but stable condition after surgery.
Published on Apr 07, 2025 06:42 AM IST
Maha agri minister apologises for insulting farmers
Kokate has faced farmers’ ire over his comments earlier too, including in February, when he compared them with beggars
Published on Apr 07, 2025 06:38 AM IST
Register property online across state from May 1
Maharashtra launches online property registration from May 1, allowing buyers and sellers to process transactions remotely without visiting offices.
Published on Apr 04, 2025 07:58 AM IST
Dhananjay Munde skips Ajit Pawar’s meetings in Beed
Munde, who is a two-term MLA from the Parli assembly constituency in Beed and is considered a close aide of Pawar, has maintained a low profile since his resignation
Published on Apr 03, 2025 07:28 AM IST
Pawar rules out farm loan waiver for now, says ‘all promises need not be fulfilled’
This is the second election promise the Mahayuti government has reneged on due to the state’s precarious finances
Published on Mar 30, 2025 06:42 AM IST
Govt approves ‘Adarsh Adivasi Gaon Yojana’ to transform tribal villages
The Maharashtra government launches 'Adarsh Adivasi Gaon Yojana' to transform tribal villages over two years, enhancing facilities and promoting self-reliance.
Published on Mar 30, 2025 06:40 AM IST
Maharashtra govt to fact-check media reports
The decision was taken following the directives of chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, who appears to be rather cautious about the image of his government
Published on Mar 29, 2025 06:40 AM IST
No 10% rule, yet Maha still has no LoP
Between 1962 and 1989, when the Congress was in power in the state, there were 10 instances of opposition parties with less than 20 MLAs bagging the LoP position
Published on Mar 28, 2025 07:36 AM IST
Pawar to bring in young blood to revive NCP (SP) after poll debacle
The decision was taken during the party’s national executive committee meeting held in New Delhi on Thursday
Published on Mar 28, 2025 07:24 AM IST
No one can change Constitution, says CM Fadnavis
The remarks were made by the chief minister while participating in a discussion on the completion of 75 years of the Indian Constitution
Published on Mar 27, 2025 06:30 AM IST