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PMC starts dismantling BRTS stretch on Ahmednagar Road 

Following several requests from local politicians, deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar had instructed the removal of BRTS structures on Ahmednagar Road during a meeting held last week

The former MLA Sunil Tingre said it was a pending demand from the citizens to remove it as it was creating traffic chaos. (HT)
Published on Apr 15, 2025 06:32 AM IST

Sharad Pawar, Ajit Pawar share dais at Maharashtra event, second time in a week

Sharad Pawar on Thursday attended the engagement ceremony of Ajit Pawar’s younger son Jay Pawar near Pune.

Shara Pawar and his nephew Ajit are on opposite sides of the political divide in Maharashtra.(X/@PawarSpeaks)
Updated on Apr 13, 2025 07:33 AM IST
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Jay Pawar gets engaged; Sharad Pawar, Supriya Sule attend family function

Ajit Pawar split from his uncle Sharad Pawar in 2023. However, the presence of Sharad Pawar and his immediate family at the engagement signalled that personal ties have remained intact despite the difference in political affiliations

Despite the ongoing political divide between the nephew-uncle duo, Sharad Pawar attended the family event accompanied by his wife Pratibha Pawar and daughter and Baramati MP Supriya Sule. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Apr 11, 2025 06:28 AM IST

Pawar snubs Kokate for insulting farmers

Pawar issued the warning during a party meeting on Tuesday evening at his official residence, stating that if Kokate embarrassed the party a third time, he would have to face consequences

Pawar snubs Kokate for insulting farmers
Published on Apr 10, 2025 08:34 AM IST

Fadnavis and Shinde: Truce or ceasefire?

Shiv Sena ministers are relieved as CM Fadnavis and Dy CM Shinde show signs of truce, easing decision-making tensions in the government.

Mumbai, India - March 2, 2025: CM Devendra Fadnavis along with Dy CM Eknath SHinde and Dy CM AJit Pawar during press conference addressing to media after tea session before budget assembly session at Sahyadri Guest House in Mumbai, India, on Sunday, March 2, 2025. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
Published on Apr 07, 2025 06:22 AM IST

Dhananjay Munde skips Ajit Pawar’s meetings in Beed

Munde, who is a two-term MLA from the Parli assembly constituency in Beed and is considered a close aide of Pawar, has maintained a low profile since his resignation

Dhananjay Munde skips Ajit Pawar’s meetings in Beed
Published on Apr 03, 2025 07:28 AM IST

Ajit Pawar conducts background checks on party workers during Beed visit 

The verifications were made in the context of last year’s murder of Massajog Sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh and the arrest of Walmik Karad, an associate of NCP leader Dhananjay Munde, in a linked extortion case

This move is seen as an effort to maintain a clean and accountable political atmosphere within his party ranks. (HT)
Published on Apr 03, 2025 06:24 AM IST

Govt scraps its ambitious 1 crop insurance scheme 

Maharashtra government ends ₹1 crop insurance scheme due to irregularities, saving ₹7,000 crore amid fiscal deficit, plans new scheme for kharif season.

The number of applications under the scheme had gone up to 1.71 crore, against 1.70 registered farmers. (HT Photo)
Published on Apr 01, 2025 06:08 AM IST

Pawar rules out farm loan waiver for now, says ‘all promises need not be fulfilled’

This is the second election promise the Mahayuti government has reneged on due to the state’s precarious finances

Pune, Mar 29 (ANI): Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar pays his respects to Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj on his death anniversary, at Vadu Budruk in Pune on Saturday. (ANI Photo) (ANI Pic Service)
Published on Mar 30, 2025 06:42 AM IST

At 64,008 crore, Maharashtra's gender budget provision constitutes 8.45 per cent of total outlay

At ₹64,008 crore, Maharashtra's gender budget provision constitutes 8.45 per cent of total outlay

At <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>64,008 crore, Maharashtra's gender budget provision constitutes 8.45 per cent of total outlay
Published on Mar 26, 2025 05:35 PM IST
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Pune set to hold both assembly, council deputy speaker posts

Bansode, three-time legislator from Pimpri and member of the Scheduled Castes, is likely to be elected unopposed

With Bansode’s election, both the deputy speaker of the Assembly and the deputy chairperson of the Maharashtra Legislative Council (MLC) will now be from Pune. (HT)
Published on Mar 26, 2025 07:24 AM IST

Within six months after joining Congress, former MP Bhaskar Khatgaonkar joins NCP

Former MP Bhaskar Khatgaonkar, who recently switched from Congress, has joined the NCP to strengthen its base in Nanded, amid shifting political alliances.

Within six months after joining Congress, former MP Bhaskar Khatgaonkar joins NCP
Published on Mar 24, 2025 08:24 AM IST

Lacklustre fight from MVA

Opposition parties in Maharashtra struggle to unite against the government post-election defeat, while ruling parties face internal conflicts and scrutiny over corruption.

Lacklustre fight from MVA
Published on Mar 24, 2025 08:12 AM IST

Ajit assures Muslims of action against communal hatred spreaders

MUMBAI: Deputy CM Ajit Pawar warns against intimidating Muslims, condemning communal tensions and questioning the relevance of reviving Aurangzeb's tomb debate.

Ajit assures Muslims of action against communal hatred spreaders
Published on Mar 23, 2025 07:30 AM IST

Sharad Pawar meets nephew Ajit Pawar; ally Sanjay Raut reacts

The meeting of Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar drew sharp comments from NCP (SP) ally and Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut.

A file photo of Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar and NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar.(HT photo)
Updated on Mar 23, 2025 03:48 AM IST

‘If anyone dares…’: Ajit Pawar's warning against those who ‘intimidate Muslims’

Pawar's remarks come days after Nagpur witnessed clashes following a rumour that religious books were burnt during a right-wing protest

Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar arrives for the Budget session of the state assembly in Mumbai. (PTI)
Published on Mar 22, 2025 11:15 AM IST

Changes to be made in Ladki Bahin: Ajit

The government will not recover money doled out to ineligible candidates, said the deputy chief minister

Ajit Pawar (Hindustan Times)
Published on Mar 18, 2025 07:42 AM IST

Ajit Pawar picks old NCP hand Sanjay Khodke

NCP's Ajit Pawar nominates Sanjay Khodke for March 27 by-elections to legislative council, amid unopposed candidacy due to lack of opposition.

Sanjay Khodke (in white shirt) filed his nomination for the by-polls on Monday
Published on Mar 18, 2025 07:16 AM IST

Govt prioritises infra development, agriculture to achieve goal of Viksit Maharashtra: Ajit Pawar

Govt prioritises infra development, agriculture to achieve goal of Viksit Maharashtra: Ajit Pawar

Govt prioritises infra development, agriculture to achieve goal of Viksit Maharashtra: Ajit Pawar
Published on Mar 17, 2025 03:29 PM IST
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All eyes on Jayant Patil

NCP chief Jayant Patil faces speculation about joining BJP, expressing frustration over media pressure and political uncertainty amid party challenges.

All eyes on Jayant Patil
Published on Mar 17, 2025 07:24 AM IST

Rebuilding Mumbai, reviving Maharashtra

The state budget’s focus on fiscal discipline is laudable. Its infra bet will pay big only if projects are completed on time and not plagued by graft

The Ladki Bahin scheme may have propelled the Mahayuti to a decisive win last year, but it may not be sustainable in the long run. The ruling alliance realises it (HT Photo)
Published on Mar 14, 2025 09:41 PM IST
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Ajit Pawar criticizes Nitesh Rane over controversial remarks on Muslims

He was responding to Rane’s recent claim that Muslims were not part of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s army

Speaking in Karad, where he paid tribute to former Maharashtra chief minister Yashwantrao Chavan on his birth anniversary, Pawar highlighted the state’s history of communal harmony. (HT FILE)
Published on Mar 13, 2025 08:36 AM IST

Housing societies’ approval must for liquor shops in area 

DyCM Ajit Pawar has announced in state assembly that new beer and liquor shops in commercial premises of housing societies will require mandatory NOC from respective society  

DyCM Ajit Pawar has announced in state assembly that new beer and liquor shops in commercial premises of housing societies will require mandatory NOC from respective society. (HT FILE)
Published on Mar 12, 2025 09:26 AM IST

If Maharashtra’s debt is divided, each citizen owes 72,761

A report by NGO Samarthan also pointed out that the state’s total debt increased by ₹1,02,768 crore last year and is expected to rise further by 92,967 crore in the next year

Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis arrives to attend the Budget session of the state Assembly, in Mumbai, Tuesday, March 11, 2025. (PTI Photo)(PTI03_11_2025_000275B) (PTI)
Published on Mar 12, 2025 08:22 AM IST

Facing paucity of funds, state woos investments

The finance minister announced the unveiling of a new industrial policy that aims to attract investments worth ₹40 lakh crore and create 50 lakh jobs over a period of five years.

Mumbai, India - March 10, 2025:Dy CM and State Finance minister Ajit Pawar and MoS Finance Ashish Jaiswal along with other MLA's and MLC pays respect to Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj Statue before presenting the State budget during the budget assembly session at Vidhan Bhavan, in Mumbai, India, on Monday, March 10, 2025. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
Published on Mar 11, 2025 07:52 AM IST

Maharashtra budget: 3rd airport in Mumbai, night landing in Shirdi | Takeaways

Maharashtra finance minister Ajit Pawar announced that the night landing facility will soon be operational at Shirdi Airport.

Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, during budget assembly session at Vidhan Bhavan, in Mumbai.(Hindustan Times)
Updated on Mar 10, 2025 03:10 PM IST

Dhananjay Munde resigns: Who will be the NCP’s next OBC face?

Party insiders have told HT, Pawar has two options now – to keep the post vacant till Munde’s name is cleared or bring Bhujbal back

Mumbai, India - June 17, 2019: Chhagan Bhujbal during the monsoon session at Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai, India, on Monday, June 17, 2019. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/Hindustan Times) (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT Photo)
Published on Mar 05, 2025 07:50 AM IST

Dhananjay Munde resigns as minister

NCP leader submits resignation citing health reasons while party chief Ajit Pawar says the minister stepped down “on moral grounds”

Mumbai, India - March 2, 2025: CM Devendra Fadnavis interacts with Dhanajay Miunde, during tea session before budget assembly session at Sahyadri Guest House in Mumbai, India, on Sunday, March 2, 2025. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
Published on Mar 05, 2025 07:30 AM IST

Did Ajit Pawar mishandle the issue of Munde’s resignation?

Food and civil supplies minister Dhananjay Munde was asked to resign amid pressure following his aide's involvement in a murder, straining NCP's alliances.

Mumbai, India - March 4, 2025:Opposition party members protest on stairs and demanded of resignation of Dhananjay Munde, during budget assembly session at Vidhan Bhavan, in Mumbai, India, on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
Published on Mar 05, 2025 07:24 AM IST

Maha minister resigns over Sarpanch’s killing

Maharashtra minister Dhananjay Munde resigned amid pressure over his aide's arrest in a murder case, raising concerns for the NCP and CM Fadnavis.

Maha minister resigns over Sarpanch’s killing
Published on Mar 05, 2025 12:12 AM IST
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