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Swapnasaurabha Kulshreshtha

Swapnasaurabha Kulshreshtha

Articles by Swapnasaurabha Kulshreshtha

The interplay of netas, babus and gurus in Maharashtra

A photo showing Rupali Chakankar, chairperson of the state women’s commission, holding an umbrella for Ashok Kharat was shared widely on social media

Updated on Mar 29, 2026 02:45 IST

Gurus and godmen: Who are they, really?

Gurus and godmen: Who are they, really?

Updated on Mar 29, 2026 24:36 IST

Influential numerologist Ashok Kharat arrested in rape case, stirs political row

The police case was registered against Ashok Kharat on Tuesday based on a complaint by a 27-year-old woman.

Updated on Mar 19, 2026 01:20 IST

Raj, Sena (UBT) slam RSS chief over language remarks

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat (ANI)

Updated on Feb 10, 2026 23:32 IST

Proposal for ₹10,000 crore relief sent; up to the NDRF to sanction funds

Dharashiv, India. Sep 27, 2025 - An aerial view of the flood-affected Devgaon village in the Dharashiv district shows the impact of heavy rains that have been battering Marathwada and Western Maharashtra. In just the past four days, eight people have lost their lives, and more than 150 villages have been affected by the intense downpour. Dharashiv, India. Sep 27, 2025. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Raju Shinde)

Updated on Dec 5, 2025 01:30 IST

'Language emergency': Thackeray cousins slam Hindi 'imposition' in Maharashtra

Raj and Uddhav Thackeray have opposed Hindi "imposition" in Maharashtra. (File photo - social media)

Updated on Jun 27, 2025 03:21 IST

Will blacken Rahul’s face for Savarkar insult, says Sena (UBT) leader in Nashik

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi (AICC/ANI)

Updated on May 28, 2025 10:37 IST

Raj Thackeray urges MNS workers to halt Marathi ‘stir’ after Fadnavis intervenes

Raj Thackeray during a public meeting at Shivaji Park on the occasion of Gudi Padwa in Mumbai, India, on Sunday, March 30, 2025.

Updated on Apr 6, 2025 02:45 IST

Munde’s son Seeshiv backs him, accuses mother of domestic violence

Munde’s son Seeshiv backs him, accuses mother of domestic violence

Updated on Feb 7, 2025 03:52 IST

Sena (UBT) changes stand on contesting local elections, will go solo in Mumbai

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and son Aaditya. (PTI)

Updated on Jan 27, 2025 08:47 IST

Walmik Karad charged under MCOCA in Beed sarpanch’s death

The death has sparked protests across Beed

Updated on Jan 14, 2025 13:27 IST

Sena faction signals possibility of fighting Mumbai civic polls independently

Sanjay Raut, Member of Parliament, hinted at the development on Thursday.

Updated on Jan 9, 2025 07:16 IST

All-party delegation demands Munde’s resignation in Deshmukh murder case

There has been rising unrest over the murder of Santosh Deshmukh, the sarpanch of Massajog, and statewide protests.

Updated on Jan 6, 2025 12:01 IST

Bandh in Parbhani turns violent after vandalism of Constitution replica

Security personnel patrol after violent protests took place for the second day over the vandalism of a replica of the Constitution, in Parbhani, Maharashtra, on Dec. 11, 2024.

Updated on Dec 11, 2024 11:41 IST

Sena MLA Suhas Kande threatens to murder independent candidate Sameer Bhujbal

Shiv Sena legislator Suhas Kande

Updated on Nov 20, 2024 08:43 IST

BVA accuses BJP's Tawde of carrying ₹5cr to ‘buy’ votes; he denies charges

The two parties clashed at Le Vivanta in Virar East

Updated on Nov 19, 2024 09:51 IST

Rahul Gandhi pledges caste census in Maharashtra amid constitutional defence

Rahul Gandhi was at a rally in Nandurbar

Updated on Nov 14, 2024 08:54 IST

Maharashtra polls: The million mutinies that fragment the state's politics

Maratha activist Manoj Jarange-Patil during the Marataha agitation rally in Jalna district of Maharashtra, in January.

Updated on Nov 11, 2024 06:29 IST

Maharashtra polls: The power of bloodlines

The Thackerays are one among several dynasties that define Maharashtra politics. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Nov 11, 2024 06:06 IST

Maharashtra polls: Modi challenges Congress over caste politics at Dhule rally

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public meeting ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections in Dhule district of Maharashtra. (PTI)

Updated on Nov 8, 2024 07:57 IST

Thackeray promises international finance centre for Dharavi in poll manifesto

Uddhav Thackeray, chief of Shiv Sena (UBT). (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Nov 7, 2024 06:18 IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) corners most seats in MMR, to take on Shinde Sena in 11 seats

Shiv Sena (UBT) corners most seats in MMR, to take on Shinde Sena in 11 seats

Updated on Oct 30, 2024 02:26 IST

BJP leader derides Congress' Jayashree Thorat, own party, MVA condemn him

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut was among those who condemned Deshmukh's remarks.

Updated on Oct 26, 2024 07:30 IST

Maharashtra polls: Shiv Sena (UBT) declares first list of 65 candidates

Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief Uddhav Thackeray and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo)

Updated on Oct 23, 2024 15:01 IST

State forms committee on SC reservation sub-classification, sparks controversy

Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi, led by Prakash Ambedkar, grandson of Dr B.R. Ambedkar, condemned the government's action. (PTI Photo) (PTI03_31_2024_000039B)

Updated on Oct 16, 2024 04:48 IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) criticises Congress for going solo in Haryana elections

Solapur: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and MP Sanjay Raut (PTI)

Updated on Oct 9, 2024 05:37 IST

Thackeray appeals to women voters through 'Gondhal Geet' for Durga on Navaratri

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray unveiled a 'Gondhal Geet' — a traditional song to pray to goddess Durga — on Thursday. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Oct 3, 2024 09:32 IST

Land allocation to BJP chief Bawankule's trust sparks controversy in Maharashtra

BJP state unit chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Sep 26, 2024 03:14 IST

Eknath Shinde's son Shrikant visits Worli, keeps mum on alliance candidate

Shrikant Shinde, Member of Parliament and son of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shind

Updated on Sep 23, 2024 03:47 IST

Modi's visit to CJI's home upsets Sena (UBT) over pending disqualification case

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud's house and attended 'Ganpati Poojan' (PTI Photo)

Updated on Sep 12, 2024 08:19 IST

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