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Yogesh Joshi

Yogesh Joshi

Yogesh Joshi is Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times. He covers politics, security, development and human rights from Western Maharashtra.

Articles by Yogesh Joshi

When elections refuse to end

The electronic voting machines have barely cooled before being wheeled out again. (HT)

Published on Feb 09, 2026 04:24 am IST

The 32-hour operation to defuse a moving bomb on the Mumbai–Pune Expressway

On the Pune–Mumbai carriageway, a gas tanker travelling downhill lost control while negotiating the curve and overturned on its side.

Updated on Feb 06, 2026 08:38 am IST

Monday Musings: When grief becomes a vacuum

Within days of the crash, Sunetra Pawar was sworn in as Maharashtra’s deputy chief minister. (HT FILE)

Published on Feb 02, 2026 06:16 am IST

From shadow to succession: Sunetra Pawar steps into the centre of power

From shadow to succession: Sunetra Pawar steps into the centre of power

Updated on Feb 01, 2026 06:05 am IST

Ajit was in favour of reunion, NCP merger now halted: Sharad Pawar

“The merger talks, which had been underway for the past four months, have now been interrupted. Unfortunately, Ajit Pawar’s death has halted the merger talks,” Pawar said, adding that there had been a shared desire for unity. “Our desire is also that the two sides should come together.” (Hindustan Times)

Published on Jan 31, 2026 11:59 pm IST

Ajit wanted NCP merger on Feb 12, plane crash halted talks: Sharad Pawar

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died after an aircraft carrying him crashed near Baramati Airport in Pune district on Wednesday.(PTI)

Updated on Jan 31, 2026 12:05 pm IST

The Ajit Pawar paradox: Unbeatable on the ground, unfinished at the top

Family members and supporters gather as the mortal remains of the late Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar arrive at the Vidya Pratishthan College ground for public homage.(PTI)

Updated on Jan 29, 2026 09:20 am IST

Sharad Pawar’s politics without Ajit Pawar

After a brief stint in the Lok Sabha, he shifted to state politics and quickly rose through the ranks, becoming a minister in 1991. (HT)

Published on Jan 29, 2026 05:56 am IST

Ajit Pawar: A career of resilience, controversy and power

Ajit Pawar: A career of resilience, controversy and power

Updated on Jan 29, 2026 07:43 am IST

Monday Musings: Bar set high; can civic authorities maintain it?

Pedestrians, too, seemed less anxious at crossings. It was a rare moment when the city moved without complaint. (HT)

Published on Jan 26, 2026 05:46 am IST

Pawar legacy at political crossroads

Ajit Pawar and Sharad Pawar in October 2018. The NCP, founded by Sharad Pawar in 1999, split into two factions in 2023. (HT file photo.)

Updated on Jan 24, 2026 07:02 am IST

NCPs to fight next phase of Maha local polls together despite Pune, PCMC setback

Leaders of two NCPs, headed by Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar (L) and the other by party founder Sharad Pawar, discussed a joint strategy for the upcoming ZP, panchayat samiti elections. (HT FILE)

Updated on Jan 18, 2026 09:22 am IST

The 2 NCPs to fight next phase of local elections in alliance

On Saturday, leaders of the two NCPs — one headed by Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, and the other by party founder Sharad Pawar — discussed a joint strategy for the upcoming zilla parishad and panchayat samiti elections. (Photo by Rahul Raut/HT PHOTO)

Published on Jan 18, 2026 06:18 am IST

Thackeray and Pawar family reunions fail poll test

Raj Thackeray, Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar share a stage.(ANI)

Published on Jan 17, 2026 08:25 am IST

NCP struggles in western Maharashtra despite Pawars joining hands for civic polls

India / Pune / 16 Jan / The BJP has brought a landslide victory to the Pune Municipal Corporation. Today, vote counting is underway at a total of 15 counting centers.( pic- Mahendra Kolhe)

Published on Jan 17, 2026 07:48 am IST

NCP struggles in western Maha despite Pawars joining hands for civic polls

The combined strength of the Ajit Pawar-led NCP and the NCP (SP) had limited sway, with the alliance remaining ahead in only 26 seats – NCP in 23 and NCP (SP) in 3. (FILE)

Published on Jan 17, 2026 07:22 am IST

BJP sweeps Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad; NCP unity fails to deliver

BJP workers celebrate outside Kasba Peth office in Pune on Friday. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT)

Published on Jan 17, 2026 06:26 am IST

Sena eyes key role in PMC despite going solo: Neelam Gorhe

Shiv Sena leader Neelam Gorhe, extreme right, during a public rally ahead of the Pune Municipal Corporation election, in Pune, on Tuesday. She said Sena eyes key role in PMC despite going solo. (PTI)

Published on Jan 14, 2026 08:44 am IST

BJP well placed in PMC polls despite no alliance, says Murlidhar Mohol

BJP has built a strong organisation and leadership in Pune. Voters will decide based on delivery, Mohol said. (HT)

Published on Jan 13, 2026 05:26 am IST

BJP and allies will retain all five civic bodies in Western Maharashtra: Patil

Our internal assessment is 80 seats out of 128 in Pimpri-Chinchwad. Local leaders are even more optimistic and say it could go up to 85. (HT FILE)

Published on Jan 12, 2026 07:02 am IST

From Poona Coffee House to Commonwealth Games: The many lives of Suresh Kalmadi

Suresh Kalmadi was elected to Lok Sabha from Pune in 1996, 2004, and 2009. He served as minister of state for railways in the PV Narasimha Rao government. (HT)

Published on Jan 07, 2026 07:38 am IST

Former Union minister Suresh Kalmadi passes away at 81

Suresh Kalmadi was elected to the Lok Sabha from Pune in 1996, 2004, and 2009. (Getty Images)

Published on Jan 06, 2026 09:06 am IST

Ajit Pawar leads civic poll campaign in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad; key NCP (SP) leaders missing

Ajit Pawar addressed public meetings in Baner, Balewadi and Pashan areas on Sunday. (SOURCED: X)

Published on Jan 06, 2026 03:06 am IST

BJP and NCP to contest Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad civic polls separately in ‘friendly fight’

**EDS: THIRD PARTY IMAGE** In this image posted on Dec. 15, 2025, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, centre, unveils a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, in Pune. (@CMOMaharashtra/X via PTI Photo)(PTI12_15_2025_000316B) (@CMOMaharashtra)

Published on Dec 16, 2025 05:44 am IST

How Pune Book Festival revived book buying and reading across genres

How Pune Book Festival revived book buying and reading across genres

Published on Dec 13, 2025 06:22 am IST

How Baba Adhav became the strongest voice of Pune’s unorganised sector

Adhav’s mortal remains will be kept at Hamal Bhavan at Market Yard on Tuesday for the public to pay respects, and final rites will be carried out at Vaikunth crematorium at 5.30 pm without following any rituals. (HT ARCHIVE)

Published on Dec 09, 2025 04:44 am IST

EOW arrests Sheetal Tejwani in Mundhwa land case

Despite attempts, Tejwani refused to react to her arrest when she stepped out of the vehicle in police presence. (HT)

Published on Dec 04, 2025 03:48 am IST

Pune land deal inquiry indicts three; Ajit Pawar's son, Parth, not named

Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar with son Parth Pawar. (HT FILE)

Published on Nov 19, 2025 05:48 am IST

How political heat is reshaping Maharashtra’s response to wildlife conflict

Increasing demands from elected representatives who are facing growing public anger have led authorities to take quick decisions to handle human-animal conflicts. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on Nov 19, 2025 10:30 am IST

Three-member panel indicts sub-registrar, Digvijay Patil and Tejwani in Mundhwa land deal; Parth Pawar not named

The inquiry has named Sheetal Tejwani, Digvijay Patil and suspended sub-registrar Ravindra Taru for their roles in facilitating the sale of a prime 40-acre government-owned land parcel. (HT)

Published on Nov 19, 2025 04:04 am IST

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