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Naresh Kamath

Naresh Kamath

Naresh is a Special Correspondent with Hindustan Times, Mumbai, since 2005. He covers the real estate sector, in addition to doing political reportage.

Articles by Naresh Kamath

Consumer forum fuels parking wars in city

Just weeks down the line, home owners without parking slots are already writing to their housing societies asking to be allotted parking areas. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 17, 2022 19:01 IST

Exclusion of Sewri chawls from revamp project to affect 960 families

Image for representation HT File Photo

Updated on Jun 7, 2022 18:53 IST

Masks not mandatory yet, says Maharashtra health minister Rajesh Tope

Maharashtra has seen a spike in cases in the past week and recorded over 1,000 cases three days in a row. (HT PHOTO.)

Updated on Jun 4, 2022 13:10 IST

Raj Thackeray issues open letter justifying loudspeaker issue

He further went on to claim that for the first time in independent India, an anti-loudspeaker campaign bore results as more than 92 per cent mosques in Mumbai restricted their decibel levels and complied with the timings as well (HT File)

Updated on Jun 2, 2022 15:49 IST

For fourth day in a row, state reports over 500 cases

State surveillance officer Dr Pradeep Awate described the situation under control and ruled out the possibility of a fourth wave as of now (Sunil Ghosh)

Updated on May 29, 2022 16:57 IST

Raj Thackeray puts Ayodhya visit on hold

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Friday announced that his visit to Ayodhya scheduled on June 5 has been postponed amid strong opposition from BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. (Satish Bate/HT PHOTO)

Updated on May 20, 2022 17:41 IST

Amid opposition from BJP MP, Raj Thackeray postpones Ayodhya trip

Raj Thackeray addressing a public rally in Aurangabad. ANI File Photo

Updated on May 20, 2022 16:03 IST

Raj Thackeray to hold rally at Pune on Sunday ahead of Ayodhya visit

Raj is likely to attack his cousin and Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray (Satish Bate/HT PHOTO)

Updated on May 19, 2022 18:34 IST

Raj Thackeray plans rally in Pune, home minister says he has to follow rules

MNS chief Raj Thackeray addressing a rally in Aurangabad. ANI File Photo

Updated on May 18, 2022 18:52 IST

MNS books trains and hotels for Raj Thackeray’s Ayodhya tour

iMumbai, India - May 04, 2022: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray interacts with the media at his Shivaji Park residence, Dadar, in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, May 04, 2022. (Photo by Satish Bate/Hindustan Times) (Satish Bate/HT PHOTO)

Updated on May 12, 2022 18:54 IST

Roadshow held in Ayodhya opposing Raj Thackeray’s visit; MNS says tour on

As per the schedule, Raj will leave for Ayodhya on June 4, and spend the next day visiting the proposed temple site before returning on June 6. (Satish Bate/HT PHOTO)

Updated on May 10, 2022 19:05 IST

Govt to speed up vaccination to combat possible fourth wave

The active cases have now reached 1,403 with Mumbai leading with 844 cases, followed by Pune at 292 and Thane with 153. (Vipin Kumar/HT PHOTO)

Updated on May 10, 2022 19:00 IST

Loudspeaker row: Raj writes to CM over crackdown on MNS workers

He further taunted and said that every Maharashtrian know well who is behind such a repressive action (Satish Bate/HT PHOTO)

Updated on May 10, 2022 16:23 IST

UP MP calls meeting of saints to stop Raj Thackeray from entering Ayodhya

MNS leader Manoj Chavan, who is coordinating the event, said Raj Thackeray’s event will happen as per the schedule (Satish Bate/HT PHOTO)

Updated on May 9, 2022 18:14 IST

Weak on-ground MNS leadership, police action behind failure of loudspeaker agitation

Political analysts and MNS insiders said that in addition to the little enthusiasm among people, deft handling of the situation by the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government and a weak on-ground MNS organisation, seem to be the reasons behind the failure. (Praful Gangurde)

Updated on May 6, 2022 16:43 IST

Faced with lacklustre response, MNS shifts focus to signature campaign against loudspeakers atop mosques

Many mosques in Malegaon removed their loudspeakers, while those in Bhiwandi toned down their volumes. (Satish Bate/HT PHOTO)

Updated on May 5, 2022 19:01 IST

MNS campaign against loudspeakers at mosques fails to evoke response

HT Image

Updated on May 4, 2022 18:08 IST

‘Till it reaches logical conclusion’: Raj Thackeray on agitation over loudspeakers

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray interacts with the media at his Shivaji Park residence, Dadar, in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday. (HT Photo/Satish Bate/)

Updated on May 4, 2022 12:08 IST

Hanuman Chalisa played at some places amid row over loudspeakers at mosques

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray threatened to launch an agitation from Wednesday if the public address systems were not removed from Muslim places of worship. (PTI)

Updated on May 4, 2022 07:01 IST

Case filed against Raj Thackeray over his speech on loudspeakers

MNS chief Raj Thackeray with his daughter at his 'Shivteerth' residence in Mumbai on Tuesday. (PTI)

Updated on May 3, 2022 19:00 IST

Loudspeaker ultimatum: It’s now or never, Raj urges citizens to complain

In his statement, Raj Thackeray quoted the Supreme Court’s judgement and said that it’s time to implement the guidelines issued by the apex court (ANI)

Updated on May 3, 2022 17:44 IST

Raj Thackeray takes u-turn on Maha Aarti to avoid causing ‘hindrance’ on Eid

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) Chief Raj Thackeray addresses a public rally, at Sanskrutik Mandal Maidan, in Aurangabad on Sunday. (ANI)

Updated on May 2, 2022 18:18 IST

MNS chief Raj Thackeray reiterates call to remove mosque loudspeakers by May 3

Raj Thackeray recently adopted hardline Hindutva for political survival. (PTI)

Updated on May 1, 2022 18:37 IST

Raj gets nod for Aurangabad, Uddhav to hold counter-rally at same venue

It also disallowed organisers from bringing arms like swords to the rally and workers from indulging in provocative sloganeering. It warned that any violation will attract action against the organisers (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Apr 29, 2022 18:45 IST

Positive builder-politician nexus to revive realty sector, says Aaditya Thackeray

Maharashtra minister Aaditya Thackeray PTI File Photo

Updated on Apr 28, 2022 18:28 IST

Police yet to give nod to MNS’ Aurangabad rally

Local police on Tuesday imposed prohibitory orders till May 9, banning the assembly of more than five people without permission (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Apr 27, 2022 17:50 IST

Ambedkarites in state feel they are leaderless today

Thane, India - April 14, 2022: Ambedkarites pay their respects to Bharatratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar by lighting candles at his statue on the occasion of his 131st birth anniversary at Court Naka, in Thane, Mumbai, India, on Thursday, April 14, 2022. (Praful Gangurde/HT Photo) (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Apr 14, 2022 18:24 IST

Can’t discriminate based on food, religion, minister assails housing societies

The Marathi Ekikaram Samiti (MES) is busy collating information through various sources on such high-handed tactics adopted by both the societies as well as builders (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Apr 12, 2022 14:25 IST

Flats for legislators row: Only 35 lawmakers opted for MHADA houses in 15 years

Of the total 17,978 houses built and put up for the allotment by MHADA from 2008, 358 were reserved for legislators as part of their 2% quota (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Apr 10, 2022 17:54 IST

State govt proposal to extend term of administrators irks housing societies

An administrator is appointed by the registrar upon complaints by society members and if he finds it is a fit case to expel the managing committee. HT File Photo

Updated on Apr 6, 2022 14:31 IST

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