Faisal is with the political team and covers state administration and state politics. He also covers NCP.
Articles by Faisal Malik
Feb 26 bypolls: MVA yet to decide on candidates
Mumbai: After elections for five seats of the legislative council, Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are all set for another face-off ahead of the local body elections in Maharashtra
Published on Feb 04, 2023 11:53 PM IST
Satyajeet Tambe accuses Congress of conspiracy
The development came a day after council poll results were declared in which Tambe emerged victorious against MVA candidate Shubhangi Patil in Nashik Teacher’s constituency.
Published on Feb 04, 2023 10:12 PM IST
Hours after electoral victory, MVA partners begin bickering
The squabbling began with NCP leader Ajit Pawar sympathising with rebel Congressman Satyajeet Tambe—who has been expelled for six years for contesting the recent council elections as an independent—and advising the Congress to re-admit him into the party fold.
Published on Feb 04, 2023 12:17 AM IST
MVA likely to win 3 out of 5 council seats; BJP manages to bag 1
The MVA candidate was declared elected in the Nagpur graduates’ constituency and appeared to be winning in the Aurangabad teachers’ constituency and Amravati graduates’ constituency. The BJP won only one seat — the Konkan teachers’ constituency while the Nashik graduates’ constituency went to Tambe, who won the polls by a margin of 29,465 votes against MVA candidate Shubhangi Patil. Tambe secured 68,999 votes
Updated on Feb 03, 2023 02:49 AM IST
Faisal Malik, Mumbai
State govt plans to bring in law to ensure timely approvals for investment proposals
The state government is planning to introduce a law that will override powers of the departments to approve investment proposals if they have failed to do so within the prescribed time limit
Published on Feb 01, 2023 01:07 AM IST
Faisal Malik, Mumbai
State Congress failed to reap benefits of Bharat Jodo Yatra, say leaders
Tambe is the nephew of prominent Congress leader from western Maharashtra, Balasaheb Thorat, who himself is now under the party’s scanner
Published on Jan 31, 2023 12:46 AM IST
Congress rebel Satyajeet Tambe gets BJP support for Nashik constituency
The announcement has come a day ahead of the polling for the five legislative council seats on Monday: the Amravati Graduates’ Constituency, Aurangabad Teachers’ Constituency, Nagpur Teachers’ Constituency, Konkan Teachers’ Constituency and the Nashik Graduates’ Constituency, from which Satyajeet is contesting as an independent candidate.
Published on Jan 30, 2023 12:45 AM IST
Facing backlash over ‘insults’, State plans grand Shivaji Jayanti celebrations
Mumbai: After facing backlash over ‘insults’ to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the Shinde-Fadnavis government has planned a grand six-day celebration on the occasion of the birth anniversary of the warrior king on February 19
Published on Jan 25, 2023 01:03 AM IST
A day after Thackeray-Ambedkar tie-up, NCP wants to join hands with Sena for BMC polls
National Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar on Tuesday said his party would like to form an alliance with Shiv Sena (UBT) for the crucial Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections
Published on Jan 25, 2023 12:58 AM IST
Faisal Malik, Mumbai
Koshyari offers to quit as Maha guv amid row over comment on Shivaji
Mumbai Maharashtra governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari on Monday said he wanted to step down from his position, and that he conveyed the decision to Prime Ninister Narendra Modi during his visit to the city last week — a move that comes amid a raging controversy over Koshyari’s remarks on Shivaji that led to calls for his resignation.
Updated on Jan 24, 2023 01:50 AM IST
Koshyari informs PM Modi of his desire to step down as governor
Amid demands of resignation over his controversial remarks, Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has expressed his willingness to step down from the position
Updated on Jan 24, 2023 12:38 AM IST
Faisal Malik, Mumbai
NCP to start awareness drive about ‘insulted’ Maharashtra icons
By the end of 2022, the ruling BJP was at the receiving end of much flak from opposition parties owing to statements made by its leaders which were considered an “insult to the idols of Maharashtra”.
Published on Jan 23, 2023 12:50 AM IST
BJP-MVA face-off likely in Chinchwad, Kasba Peth bypolls
The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are likely to have a face off ahead of the local body elections in the state as the opposition has indicated that it is likely to contest Kasba Peth and Chinchwad bypolls
Updated on Jan 23, 2023 12:48 AM IST
Shinde curtails Davos trip to attend PM event
The five-day summit is scheduled to end on January 20. Earlier, deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis cancelled his trip for the same purpose. From airport, the CM headed for MMRDA grounds at Bandra Kurla Complex and reviewed the preparations where Modi will address a rally on Thursday
Updated on Jan 19, 2023 12:49 AM IST
Faisal Malik, Mumbai
State signs MoUs worth over ₹88,000 crore at world economic forum
After controversy over industrial projects going to the neighbouring states, Maharashtra government signed memorandums of understanding worth over ₹88,000 crore with 10 companies and investors including Berkshire Hathaway in the first two days at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland
Published on Jan 18, 2023 01:13 AM IST
Mumbai’s red-light area: The task of giving Kamathipura a makeover
Mumbai In his definitive book on the city, Suketu Mehta observes: “Bombay is a city humming, throbbing with sexual energy, a city of migrant men without women; a city in heat
Updated on Jan 18, 2023 02:51 PM IST
MVA throws weight behind independent candidate Shubhangi Patil in Nashik council poll
On the last day of the withdrawal of nominations for the five legislative council seats, the MVA also announced a swap of seats as an internal adjustment after the revolt by the Congress candidate in Nashik.
Published on Jan 17, 2023 12:46 AM IST
Surendra P Gangan and Faisal Malik
‘I’m happy to be linked with cricket again’
Rohit Pawar, grandnephew of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar is the first from the clan to be elected as president of Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA)
Published on Jan 15, 2023 12:14 AM IST
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MVA gets aggressive against Congress rebel Satyajeet Tambe
Mumbai: A day after the Congress declared him a rebel candidate, the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi coalition has got aggressive against Satyajeet Tambe, the Congress leader who has decided to contest the legislative council elections as an independent candidate with the possible support of the BJP
Published on Jan 14, 2023 10:56 PM IST
Satyajeet denies BJP move, Congress to act against rebellion
Satyajeet insisted that his allegiance to Congress remains strong, as he “loves its ideology and his family was going to complete 100 years as Congress loyalists in 2030”. However, as an Independent candidate, he is equally keen to contest the council polls and “seeking support from other political parties, including BJP”, to run unopposed
Published on Jan 14, 2023 12:54 AM IST
Rahul can bring opposition parties together: Sharad Pawar
NCP president Sharad Pawar said that Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has proved that he is ready to work hard. “The people’s attitude towards Gandhi has changed. He will help in bringing a consensus among the opposition parties in the coming future,” the NCP leader added.
Updated on Jan 09, 2023 04:54 AM IST
Faisal Malik, Mumbai
State approves redevelopment of Kamathipura
The state government has decided to appoint Mhada, the state’s housing development body, as the nodal agency and special planning authority for the project. The proposal was approved by the state cabinet in a meeting during the legislature’s winter session in Nagpur
Updated on Jan 06, 2023 11:42 AM IST
Will quit politics if proved I insulted Sambhaji Maharaj, says Ajit Pawar
Ajit, staunchly standing by his comment, reiterated that it was far from insulting or controversial.
Published on Jan 04, 2023 11:56 PM IST
‘Dharmaveer Sambhaji’ controversy may alienate Marathas, fears NCP
Amid concerns, party supremo Sharad Pawar tried to defuse the controversy by saying there was nothing wrong in calling Chhatrapati Sambhaji ‘Swarajya Rakshak’ (protector of an independent state), given the historical facts.
Published on Jan 04, 2023 12:25 AM IST
Classes begin at Lata Mangeshkar music college
Set up by the Maharashtra government, the Bharat Ratna Lata Bharat Ratna Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar International College of Music started with three certification courses.
Published on Jan 03, 2023 12:15 AM IST
Minister Sattar claims conspiracy against him by his own party
Sattar alleged that certain party members who had failed to get ministerial berths in the state government could have been part of the conspiracy, and said that he had complained against them to the chief minister.
Published on Jan 01, 2023 12:03 AM IST
MVA displays opposition might, warns govt over insult to ideals
Addressing a gathering outside CSMT station, NCP chief Sharad Pawar warned of overthrowing the government if they did not take lessons from the massive rally. “For the pride of Maharashtra, you all have come together and shown patience and discipline
Updated on Dec 18, 2022 12:43 AM IST
MVA’s ‘Halla Bol Morcha’ to clash with BJP’s ‘Maafi Mango Andolan’
Mumbai: In a face-off on the streets of the city, Maharashtra’s ruling combine and opposition parties will hold protests against each other on various issues on Saturday
Published on Dec 17, 2022 12:40 AM IST
Faisal Malik and Surendra P Gangan
State plans to develop MMR as global tourist destination
MMR has played a significant role in the economic growth of Maharashtra and the country. It contributes 4% of the country’s GDP, 36% of the national corporate tax collection and 25% of the industrial output.
Updated on Dec 17, 2022 12:34 AM IST
Face-off likely as no police permission yet for MVA morcha
MVA leaders announced that they would go ahead with the protest march regardless of whether permission was given. The march is scheduled to culminate in a rally outside Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Maharaj station, where all the senior opposition leaders will address the crowd
Published on Dec 16, 2022 12:26 AM IST
