Articles by Saurabha Kulshreshtha
By March 2026, Maha to supply 100% green energy for irrigation: MSEDCL
This shift is expected to reduce the ₹13,500-crore cross-subsidy being shouldered by industrial consumers, and make industrial tariffs in Maharashtra competitive with those of Gujarat, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

Published on Feb 11, 2025 09:02 AM IST
Maharashtra: A measure of distance between CM and deputy
How a cornered Eknath Shinde is working to stay relevant since Devendra Fadnavis took over the reins of the state

Published on Feb 11, 2025 08:38 AM IST
After Ladki Bahin, state to build Asmita Bhavans for financial empowerment of women
The launch of the new scheme assumes significance in the build-up to local-body polls scheduled to be held later this year

Published on Feb 06, 2025 08:36 AM IST
GBS outbreak: Nadda asks state to work with central agencies, identify trigger points
On Monday, while the state public health department said the number of suspected GBS cases had gone up to 163

Published on Feb 05, 2025 08:44 AM IST
Cabinet extends amnesty scheme for conversion of government land by 1 year
MUMBAI: The state cabinet extended the amnesty scheme for converting leased government land to freehold ownership for another year, aiding revenue generation.

Published on Feb 05, 2025 06:16 AM IST
Mahayuti hails ‘dream budget’, MVA says nothing in it for farmers
Leaders of the Mahayuti government hailed the ‘dream budget for the middle class’ announced by the finance minister on Saturday, and appreciated its provisions for projects in Maharashtra. On the other hand, the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) said the budget had nothing concrete for farmers

Published on Feb 02, 2025 06:18 AM IST
Shinde aide Shirsat says merger of two Senas still possible
If we forgive and forget, we can get back together. And, no, it’s not too late, said senior Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat, referring to the party’s bitter split in June 2022. Shirsat’s remark, made in an interview to a news channel in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, comes against the backdrop of the open conflict between the BJP and Sena.

Published on Feb 02, 2025 06:14 AM IST
State government to start leopard safari at SGNP
The state forest department proposed the plan in a meeting with Mumbai suburban guardian minister Ashish Shelar on Friday

Published on Feb 01, 2025 06:24 AM IST
State to supply 4,066 new Aadhaar kits to DC offices
The state government has decided to supply 4,066 new Aadhaar kits to district collector offices across the state, out of which 225 kits will be provided to Mumbai city and suburban areas, state information technology minister Ashish Shelar said on Thursday

Published on Jan 31, 2025 06:52 AM IST
CM Fadnavis says Ajit’s decision on Munde is final
MUMBAI: CM Fadnavis stated Ajit Pawar's decision on Dhananjay Munde's resignation is final amid pressure over Munde's ties with Walmik Karad.

Published on Jan 31, 2025 06:12 AM IST
Welcome full probe in Baba Siddique’s killing, say leaders named by Zeeshan
After Zeeshan Siddique, former MLA and son of slain NCP leader Baba Siddique, mentioned the names of politicians in his statement to the police, BJP leader Mohit Kamboj, one of those named, said that Baba was a friend to whom he often spoke on a range of issues

Published on Jan 29, 2025 09:20 AM IST
CM asks for special arrangements; BMC has 50 ICU beds on standby
Maharashtra CM orders special arrangements for treating Guillain Barre Syndrome patients amid rising cases, ensuring cost-free treatment for the needy.

Published on Jan 29, 2025 08:08 AM IST
Contrary to MSEDCL claims, electricity tariff may increase: Expert
MSEDCL plans to lower power tariffs for some residential users, but those consuming over 100 units monthly may face a hike of 85-99 paise per unit.

Updated on Jan 28, 2025 08:40 AM IST
We will free Bharat Mata from an autocratic regime: Uddhav
Uddhav Thackeray calls for a movement to free India from an "autocratic regime," criticizing rivals for undermining democracy and the Constitution.

Updated on Jan 26, 2025 06:36 AM IST
Ladki Bahin scrutiny on at ‘snail’s pace’ fearing backlash in local body polls
Mumbai government slows scrutiny of Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana beneficiaries to avoid impacting Mahayuti coalition's local poll prospects.

Updated on Jan 27, 2025 09:06 AM IST
Going solo in local body polls will be based on strength, not emotions: Thackeray
Uddhav Thackeray urges Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders to strengthen local presence, minimize district coordinators' interference, and base poll decisions on party strength.

Updated on Jan 25, 2025 08:16 AM IST
Senas attack each other on Bal Thackeray’s birth anniversary
Deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde slammed Uddhav Thackeray, saying one cannot win solo elections by “sitting at home”

Updated on Jan 24, 2025 09:14 AM IST
MVA leaders meet for first time since polls, decision on oppn leader soon
MVA leaders met post-elections to discuss claiming the opposition leader post, committee nominations, and demanded NCP minister's dismissal.

Updated on Jan 22, 2025 04:34 AM IST
3-4% graft in every scheme, says agriculture minister Manikrao Kokate
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sushma Andhare said that Kokate’s statement was an acceptance of corruption in the Mahayuti government

Updated on Jan 22, 2025 09:30 AM IST
Speculations rife as Uddhav meets Pawar at latter’s residence
Amid speculations over the existence of Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA), Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray met NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar at his residence and discussed various issues, including local body elections and dialogue among MVA allies

Updated on Jan 21, 2025 06:20 AM IST
Large turnout at ‘Jan Aakrosh’ march to protest Beed murder
Thousands joined the 'Jan Aakrosh' march in Mumbai protesting the murders of Beed sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh and Somnath Suryawanshi, decrying caste politics.

Updated on Jan 20, 2025 07:32 AM IST
Displeasure in Shiv Sena as 2 senior ministers excluded from list of guardian ministers
MUMBAI: The appointment of guardian ministers has sparked conflict in the Mahayuti alliance, with Shiv Sena leaders expressing anger over exclusions.

Updated on Jan 20, 2025 07:28 AM IST
Fadnavis directs MSRDC to expedite work on Samruddhi e-way, extensions
Work on the ambitious 701-km highway was initiated during Fadnavis’ first term as chief minister (2014-2019)

Updated on Jan 16, 2025 07:24 AM IST
Jolt to Uddhav as party leader says Sena (UBT) has ‘become like Congress’
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader criticised the party's functioning, likening it to Congress, and called for accountability and tenure limits for office-bearers

Updated on Jan 15, 2025 09:28 AM IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) slams Congress over lack of dialogue in INDIA bloc
The editorial slammed Congress’ campaign against AAP in the Delhi assembly polls, saying it was not ready to understand the compulsions of regional allies

Updated on Jan 14, 2025 09:28 AM IST
Either conduct caste census or declare that OBCs comprise 51%: Bhujbal
NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal mobilizes OBCs after being denied a ministerial post, demanding a caste census and opposing Maratha inclusion in OBCs.

Updated on Jan 13, 2025 08:16 AM IST
Sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh’s kin and villagers warn of ‘ending lives’
Villagers of Massajog held a meeting where they raised the demand to charge accused Walmik Karad under section 302 of IPC

Updated on Jan 13, 2025 09:11 AM IST
Never called for dissolution of INDIA bloc, MVA: Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut
Sanjay Raut clarified that Shiv Sena (UBT) will contest local elections independently, but there's no intention to dissolve the MVA or INDIA bloc

Updated on Jan 13, 2025 09:03 AM IST
Thackeray memorial to be completed by January next year: Uddhav
Uddhav Thackeray announced the Balasaheb Thackeray National Memorial's first phase completion, with a public opening planned for January 2026

Updated on Jan 11, 2025 09:13 AM IST
Sena (UBT) may go it alone in BMC polls
‘Saamana’ editorial pledges party’s support for AAP in Delhi, says it is more in touch with AAP leaders than the Congress

Updated on Jan 10, 2025 07:46 AM IST