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Ajit Pawar’s old claim on irrigation row adds fresh twist to Maharashtra politics

Updated on Jan 14, 2026 05:39 IST

Referring to the Purandar irrigation project, Pawar said he still possesses a file of documents to support his claims. (HT)

Maharashtra to hold Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections on February 5

The polls will cover Zilla Parishads in 12 districts and their corresponding 125 Panchayat Samitis, with arrangements being made for around 25,482 polling stations.

Published on Jan 13, 2026 13:50 IST

How ‘high-return’ share promise cost Maharashtra elderly couple ₹17.5 lakh

Police have launched a detailed investigation into the matter.

Published on Jan 13, 2026 11:22 IST

Will Ajit Pawar's reunion with uncle affect ties with Maha CM? What he said

"The workers knew that if they contested against each other, the votes would be split," Ajit Pawar said.

Published on Jan 13, 2026 10:44 IST

Why independent candidates are declining in BMC polls

Mumbai, India - Jan. 3, 2026: Independent candidates receive their preferred election symbols during the allotment process for the upcoming BMC elections at Wilson College in Mumbai, India, on Saturday, January 3, 2026. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/Hindustan Times) (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 13, 2026 03:30 IST

Maharashtra poll body bars ‘Ladki Bahin’ advance payment over code enforcement

A student of the Gurukul School of Art wearing an Electronic Voting Machine (EVM)-themed costume made of paper as part of a voter's awareness campaign ahead of the BMC polls

Updated on Jan 12, 2026 16:03 IST

‘Thackerays can shut Mumbai in 10 mins,’ says Raut; CM flags ‘empty threats’

Responding to Sanjay Raut’s “Thackerays can still shut down Mumbai in 10 minutes” claim, Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis dismissed them as “empty threats”.

Updated on Jan 11, 2026 12:51 IST

Malpani Group heir gave up generational wealth to marry his love

Ashish Malpani walked away from his powerful family business to marry the woman he loved

Published on Jan 11, 2026 06:10 IST

Pune is losing its cultural identity under current rule: Congress’ Sapkal targets BJP, NCP

Sapkal participated in padayatras, rallies, and public meetings across Pune. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Jan 10, 2026 22:42 IST

Plot to implicate Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde in 2016 case, says SIT report

The SIT report recommends filing criminal charges against former Director General of Police Sanjay Pandey.

Published on Jan 10, 2026 09:28 IST

Estranged cousins Ajit, Supriya share dais for first time since NCP split

Supriya Sule and Ajit Pawar at the launch of manifesto

Updated on Jan 10, 2026 05:07 IST

BJP's ideology teaches to work for everyone, it is not against Muslims: Gadkari

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari was addressing a meeting in North Nagpur.

Published on Jan 10, 2026 04:34 IST

At 6.9°C, Pune district logs season’s lowest minimum temperature

The temperature was notably lower than the state’s minimum temperature with Ahilyanagar recording 7.5 degrees Celsius, making Pune the coldest location in Maharashtra Friday morning. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published on Jan 10, 2026 01:16 IST

HC orders ignored as bulk of mangrove land remains untransferred

Bombay High Court (HT Photo)

Published on Jan 10, 2026 24:24 IST

‘Family tensions have ended’: Ajit Pawar says both NCP factions ‘together’ now

The NCP split in July 2023, when Ajit Pawar joined the Eknath Shinde-led government along with several MLAs.

Updated on Jan 9, 2026 13:45 IST

‘Feels like New York’: Maharashtra man lauds Bengaluru IT park’s infrastructure

A Maharashtra man compared a Bengaluru IT park to New York in a light hearted clip.

Published on Jan 9, 2026 13:22 IST

Maharashtra EC declares public holiday on Jan 15 for civic poll voting

Polling officials in Thane take part in a training session on Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) ahead of the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) election,

Published on Jan 9, 2026 05:16 IST

BJP inducts 12 Congress councillors, rules out AIMIM entries

Nagpur: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra speaks during an event titled ‘Tari Poha with Devabhau’, ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election, in Nagpur, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2025. (PTI Photo) (PTI01_08_2026_000390B) (PTI)

Published on Jan 9, 2026 01:18 IST

'We took action, why didn't you': Cong to BJP on Maha leaders' 'alliance ' move

L: Maharashtra CM and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis | R: Maharashtra Congress President Harshwardhan Sapkal

Published on Jan 8, 2026 07:43 IST

BJP in damage control after local units tie up with Congress, AIMIM

Mumbai, India. Jan 03, 2026 - Devendra Fadnavis, the Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde, the Deputy Chief Minister, and RPI Chief Ramdas Athawale addressed the Mahayuti workers at a BMC election campaign rally held at the Dome in Worli, Mumbai, India. Jan 03, 2026. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Raju Shinde)

Published on Jan 8, 2026 24:48 IST

Tukaram Mundhe flags concerns over annual spending on education of disabled students

Tukaram Mundhe flags concerns over annual spending on education of disabled students

Published on Jan 7, 2026 23:22 IST

Did the impossible just happen? What's up with BJP-Congress Maha alliance buzz

L: Maharashtra CM and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis | R: Maharashtra Congress President Harshwardhan Sapkal

Updated on Jan 7, 2026 12:09 IST

Congress suspends 12 in Maharashtra after they form alliance with BJP

The Congress won 12 seats in the Ambernath municipal council elections

Updated on Jan 7, 2026 09:52 IST

Fadnavis blasts BJP leaders for alliance with Congress, vows strict action

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis addresses a public rally for the upcoming Pune Municipal Corporation elections, at Katraj.

Updated on Jan 7, 2026 14:01 IST

BJP-Cong alliance for Maha civic poll? Leadership denies Ambernath tie-up

In Ambernath, the ruling BJP has chosen to join hands with Congress.

Updated on Jan 7, 2026 08:23 IST

‘Shivaji Maharaj was a Patidar’: BJP minister’s remark sparks political storm in Maharashtra

‘Shivaji Maharaj was a Patidar’: BJP minister’s remark sparks political storm in Maharashtra

Published on Jan 7, 2026 02:12 IST

Backlash forces Maharashtra BJP chief Ravindra Chavan to apologise for Vilasrao Deshmukh remark

Backlash forces Maharashtra BJP chief Ravindra Chavan to apologise for Vilasrao Deshmukh remark

Published on Jan 7, 2026 02:04 IST

‘Will Trump kidnap our PM?’: Cong leader's remark over Venezuela gets BJP retort

Mumbai: Former Maharashtra chief minister Prithviraj Chavan addresses a press conference, in Mumbai. (PTI Photo)

Updated on Jan 6, 2026 17:40 IST

BJP leader says sorry for Vilasrao Deshmukh remarks after Riteish's fiery jab

Both sons, Riteish Deshmukh (L) and Amit Deshmukh, of former Maharashtra CM Vilasrao Deshmukh (R) defended the Congress leader and his legacy.

Updated on Jan 6, 2026 10:39 IST

4,860 sports teachers’ posts approved across Maha

As per the GR issued on January 3, one sports teacher’s post has been sanctioned per group resource centre or central school. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published on Jan 5, 2026 01:06 IST

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