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Now practical knowledge of Marathi mandatory for commercial passenger vehicle drivers

Sarnaik said that the requirement seeks to equip drivers with sufficient knowledge of Marathi to communicate effectively with passengers. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Published on Jul 09, 2026 08:37 am IST

Narwekar apologises after criticism over tribute speech

Narwekar apologises after criticism over tribute speech

Published on Jun 25, 2026 07:26 am IST

Narwekar’s ‘Deendayal’ slip draws flak

Narwekar’s ‘Deendayal’ slip draws flak

Published on Jun 24, 2026 05:46 am IST

Maharashtra plans Marathi mandate for taxi, auto drivers; sparks political stir

The Maharashtra’s stand stoked politics over language again, with workers from the Raj Thackeray-helmed MNS attacking Shiv Sena

Updated on Apr 25, 2026 12:47 pm IST

Marathi mandate for auto, taxi drivers in Maha soon? Shiv Sena leader backs move

Shiv Sena's Shaina NC supported the Maharashtra government's move to promote Marathi, but the initiative faced backlash from opposition leaders.

Published on Apr 11, 2026 03:38 pm IST

State to set up first translation academy after Marathi gets classical status

State to set up first translation academy after Marathi gets classical status

Published on Mar 20, 2026 05:28 am IST

Language advisory committee wants Jadhav panel scrapped

Narendra Jadhav, chairman of the Jadhav Committee (Hindustan Times)

Published on Sept 25, 2025 05:46 am IST

State to allocate ₹1 cr for Marathi literary meet in Satara: Minister

Minister Uday Samant said the state will provide an additional ₹1 crore through the Marathi Language Department for the upcoming 99th All India Marathi Literary Meet to be held in Satara. (HT)

Published on Sept 12, 2025 05:58 am IST

Ganesh mandals asked to keep festivities apolitical, showcase Marathi heritage

Ganesh mandals asked to keep festivities apolitical, showcase Marathi heritage

Updated on Oct 07, 2025 08:37 am IST

Fadnavis inaugurates Marathi centre, strategic security centre at JNU

New Delhi: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis speaks during the inauguration of Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Centre for Security and Strategic Studies and the Kusumagraj Special Centre for Marathi Language, Literature and Culture, at the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), in New Delhi, Thursday, July 24, 2025. (PTI Photo)(PTI07_24_2025_000678B) (PTI)

Published on Jul 25, 2025 09:08 am IST

Fadnavis sets stone for Marathi centre at JNU in Delhi

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis at JNU campus on Thursday. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

Published on Jul 25, 2025 05:48 am IST

Man slapped, punched by MNS workers in Nanded for ‘not speaking Marathi’ | Video

MNS workers assault an attendant in Maharashtra's Nanded.

Updated on Jul 24, 2025 10:51 pm IST

Insistence on Marathi natural, but also respect Indian languages: Fadnavis

Insistence on Marathi natural, but also respect Indian languages: Fadnavis

Updated on Oct 07, 2025 03:00 am IST

JNU to host two centres on Marathi culture: Minister

Thane, India - October , 29, 2022: industry Minister Uday Samant seen giving information about projects in a press conference on Saturday in thane ,in Thane,Mumbai, India, on,Saturday, October, 29, 2022. ( Praful Gangurde / HT Photo)

Published on Jul 24, 2025 09:02 am IST

Marathi language deserves national recognition, Shivaji's strategy key to future policymaking: JNU VC

Marathi language deserves national recognition, Shivaji's strategy key to future policymaking: JNU VC

Updated on Oct 07, 2025 02:27 am IST

‘Speak Marathi or get out’: Verbal spat breaks out on Mumbai local | Video

A video showed half a dozen women engaged in a verbal spat inside the crowded compartment of a local train in Mumbai.

Updated on Jul 20, 2025 07:10 pm IST

Marathi row in SC: PIL against Raj Thackeray for 'inciting violence'

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray addresses a public meeting at Mira Road, in Mumbai, Friday, July 18

Updated on Jul 19, 2025 12:32 pm IST

Raj Thackeray's ‘duba, duba ke' dare to BJP MP sparks political storm

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray and BJP MP Nishikant Dubey

Updated on Jul 19, 2025 11:59 am IST

MNS fury again: Marwadi shopkeeper in Mumbai thrashed for ‘anti-Marathi’ post

The shopkeeper held his ears and folded his hands while apologising to the MNS workers

Published on Jul 17, 2025 05:59 pm IST

Auto driver tracked down, slapped by Sena UBT workers over ‘anti-Marathi’ remark

Marathi slapgate: Auto driver tracked down, slapped by Sena (UBT) workers over ‘anti-Marathi’ remark

Updated on Jul 14, 2025 05:00 am IST

103 diaspora kids clear first-ever Marathi exam based on state syllabus

103 diaspora kids clear first-ever Marathi exam based on state syllabus

Published on Jul 10, 2025 07:36 am IST

Raj Thackeray's party members detained during protest in Thane amid language row

MNS took out a rally in Maharashtra's Thane, even as the state government said they were never granted permission.

Updated on Jul 08, 2025 11:59 pm IST

Mumbai woman claims MNS leader's drunk son rammed into her car, abused on camera

Rahil, the son of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena leader Javed Shaikh and Rajshree More.

Updated on Jul 07, 2025 05:59 pm IST

‘If not in Maharashtra’: Raut's 'Pak' dig on Pahalgam comparison in Marathi row

Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) MP Sanjay Raut has attacked the BJP over the Marathi row.

Published on Jul 07, 2025 12:28 pm IST

'Where did Pahalgam attackers go?': Aaditya Thackeray hits back at Maha minister

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray addresses the media in Mumbai.

Updated on Jul 07, 2025 02:59 pm IST

Kangana Ranaut reacts to Hindi vs Marathi row as MNS sparks debate

BJP MP Kangana Ranaut made the remarks on the Marathi row during her visit to the cloudburst-hit areas in her constituency, Mandi.

Updated on Jul 07, 2025 11:59 pm IST

As two Thackerays share dais, supporters explore alliance option for Pune

The workers now see a potential alliance not only as a tactical move but also as a chance to reassert their political relevance by uniting on a common linguistic and cultural plank. (HT)

Published on Jul 06, 2025 07:46 am IST

Bizman who defied Raj on Marathi backtracks after MNS attacks office

Sushil Kedia (X / @sushilkedia)

Published on Jul 07, 2025 11:59 am IST

MK Stalin reacts to reunion of Thackeray cousins: ‘Upsurge against Hindi very….'

Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief Uddhav Thackeray, with his brother and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) Chief Raj Thackeray, in Mumbai on Saturday.

Updated on Jul 06, 2025 11:59 pm IST

‘Hit below… Don't shoot video': Raj Thackeray to MNS workers amid Marathi row

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray in Mumbai.

Updated on Jul 05, 2025 11:59 pm IST

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