Eknath Shinde: News
15 Jul 2022
MumbaiDroupadi Murmu visits Mumbai; Thackerays not invited despite lending support
The BJP and the Shiv Sena faction headed by Chief Minister (CM) Eknath Shinde hosted an opulent reception for Droupadi Murmu, the NDA's presidential candidate, on Thursday in Mumbai.
14 Jul 2022
MaharashtraMaharashtra: Petrol, diesel become cheaper. Check new rates
The Maharashtra government has decided to reduce value added tax (VAT) on petrol and diesel by Rs. 5 and Rs. 3 per liter, respectively, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Thursday.
08 Jul 2022
Uddhav ThackerayThackeray moves SC against governor inviting Shinde to form government
The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena faction has filed a fresh petition in the Supreme Court, challenging Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari's decision to invite Eknath Shinde to form the state government on June 30.
07 Jul 2022
Maha Vikas AghadiEknath Shinde's cabinet: BJP to get maximum berths, key portfolios
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is planning to expand his cabinet after the Supreme Court hearing on Monday (July 11).
07 Jul 2022
Uddhav ThackerayWith new chief whip, Thackeray, Shinde face-off reaches Lok Sabha
The internal battle between the two Shiv Sena factions led by Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde, respectively, has now reached Parliament.
06 Jul 2022
MaharashtraHeavy rains lash Mumbai; traffic snarls across city
Severe waterlogging was witnessed in several parts of Mumbai as heavy rains lashed the city on Wednesday.
04 Jul 2022
MaharashtraMaharashtra: Chief Minister Eknath Shinde wins trust vote by 164-99
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday won the trust vote in the Maharashtra Assembly bagging 164 votes, thereby proving the majority on the second day of the special session of the House.
04 Jul 2022
Uddhav ThackerayThackeray camp moves SC over chief whip appointment by Speaker
The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena faction moved the Supreme Court (SC) on Monday against Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narvekar appointing Bharat Gogawale of the Eknath Shinde faction as the Chief Whip of the party.
04 Jul 2022
MaharashtraMaharashtra: Eknath Shinde-led government to face floor test today
After Sunday's big win with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s Rahul Narvekar being elected as the Speaker of the Maharashtra Assembly, the Eknath Shinde-led government will face a floor test on Monday.
03 Jul 2022
MaharashtraBJP's Rahul Narwekar elected Maharashtra Assembly Speaker, defeats Sena's Salvi
Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Rahul Narwekar was elected as the Maharashtra Assembly Speaker on Sunday with 164 votes.
02 Jul 2022
MaharashtraThis is not Sena CM: Thackeray removes Shinde from party
Former Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena President Uddhav Thackeray removed newly-elected CM and rebel Eknath Shinde as Shiv Sena leader for anti-party activities on Friday.
01 Jul 2022
MumbaiRains lash Mumbai, IMD predicts more in next 24 hours
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted "moderate to heavy rainfall" for Mumbai and suburbs on Friday and a possibility of "very heavy to extremely heavy" showers at isolated places in the next 24 hours even as an orange alert was issued in the city.
01 Jul 2022
MaharashtraDevendra Fadnavis 5th ex-Maharashtra CM to become 'junior' minister
In a dramatic turn of events, rebel Shiv Sena MLA Eknath Shinde took oath as the Chief Minister (CM) of Maharashtra on Thursday with former CM and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Devendra Fadnavis becoming his deputy.
01 Jul 2022
Supreme Court Of IndiaThackeray to SC: Restrict rebel MLAs from participating in assembly
Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has petitioned the Supreme Court (SC) seeking the removal of rebel Shiv Sena MLAs from the assembly.
01 Jul 2022
Devendra FadnavisMaharashtra: Shinde vetoes Thackeray's decision; Pawar targets Fadnavis' 'disgruntled' face
As the Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government seized power in the state, political responses began to flow.
30 Jun 2022
Thane'Kingmaker' to 'King' of Maharashtra: Meet CM Eknath Shinde
Eknath Shinde, the rebel Shiv Sena leader, has now become the next chief minister of Maharashtra with the backing of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
30 Jun 2022
Narendra ModiEknath Shinde takes oath as Maharashtra CM, Fadnavis his deputy
Eknath Shinde on Thursday took oath as the Maharashtra chief minister, beginning his first term with a ceremony at which BJP leader and former CM Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as his deputy.
29 Jun 2022
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC refuses to stay floor test; Uddhav Thackeray resigns
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray resigned on Wednesday, after the Supreme Court refused to stay the floor test ordered in Assembly tomorrow.
29 Jun 2022
Uddhav ThackeraySC to hear Shiv Sena's plea challenging floor test today
The Shiv Sena on Wednesday moved the Supreme Court challenging Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari's direction to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government to prove majority on Thursday.
29 Jun 2022
MaharashtraMaharashtra: Rebels to reach Goa today before Thursday's floor test
Rebel Shiv Sena MLAs will leave for Maharashtra on Thursday, Eknath Shinde said.
28 Jun 2022
MaharashtraMaharashtra crisis: Eknath Shinde claims support of 50 Sena MLAs
Amid the political impasse in Maharashtra, rebel Shiv Sena MLA Eknath Shinde on Tuesday claimed the support of 50 MLAs and said he would return to Mumbai from Guwahati soon.
28 Jun 2022
MaharashtraRebel MLAs sold themselves for lakhs and crores: Aaditya Thackeray
Maharashtra Tourism Minister and Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray claimed on Monday that 15 to 20 MLAs, who are in the Eknath Shinde-led rebel camp, are in touch with the party and want to come back to Mumbai from Guwahati.
27 Jun 2022
MaharashtraED summons Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena MP calls it 'conspiracy'
Amid the political impasse in Maharashtra, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued summons to Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut in a money laundering investigation in connection to the re-development of a chawl in Mumbai and other linked financial transactions involving his wife and friends.
27 Jun 2022
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC extends Shinde camp's deadline to respond to disqualification notices
Amid the political crisis in Maharashtra, the Supreme Court has given rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde and 15 other MLAs time till July 11 to respond to their disqualification notices instead of Monday evening.
26 Jun 2022
Uddhav ThackerayMaharashtra: Y+ security cover for rebel Sena MLAs except Shinde
The Centre on Sunday granted Y+ category security cover to 15 dissident Shiv Sena MLAs, following reports of Shiv Sena workers vandalizing their offices and assets.
24 Jun 2022
MaharashtraBJP backstabbed us, can't ally with them, says Uddhav Thackeray
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of betraying the Shiv Sena.
24 Jun 2022
Maharashtra#NewsBytesExplainer: How does anti-defection law play into the Maharashtra crisis
Amid the political crisis in Maharashtra with rebel Shiv Sena MLA Eknath Shinde claiming the support of a majority of party MLAs, the discussion on the anti-defection law is back in the picture.
24 Jun 2022
MaharashtraMaharashtra: Shiv Sena seeks disqualification of rebel MLAs, including Shinde
In a bid to save the Shiv Sena-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government in Maharashtra in case of a trust vote, the party faction led by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray filed a petition before the Deputy Speaker seeking disqualification of rebel MLA Eknath Shinde and 11 others for "not attending" legislative party meeting on Wednesday.
23 Jun 2022
MaharashtraCome back and Sena will consider alliance: Raut to rebels
Amid the political crisis in Maharashtra, only 13 MLAs attended the meeting chaired by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, while rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde posted a photo with 42 MLAs.
23 Jun 2022
Supreme Court Of India#NewsBytesExplainer: Here's why governor's role assumes importance amid Maharashtra crisis
Amid a political crisis in Maharashtra, the governor's constitutional right to call for a floor test takes center stage.
23 Jun 2022
MumbaiMaharashtra: 3 more MLAs reach Guwahati, join 'Eknath Shinde' camp
The trouble for ruling Shiv Sena in Maharashtra appears to have deepened as three more party MLAs left Mumbai to support senior leader Eknath Shinde, who is at the core of a revolt that threatens to divide the party, NDTV reported.
23 Jun 2022
MaharashtraMaharashtra: Amid Sena revolt, CM Uddhav Thackeray vacates official residence
As the political crisis in Maharashtra showed no sign of ebbing, Shiv Sena chief and Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday night vacated his official residence and moved to his family home in Bandra.
22 Jun 2022
Uddhav ThackerayMaharashtra: How did this Shiv Sena MLA 'escape' rebel camp?
Shiv Sena's Osmanabad legislator Kailas Patil had a daring escape from the rebel camp early Tuesday.
22 Jun 2022
Congress PartyShinde revolted after spat over using Sena votes for Congress?
Two days after Eknath Shinde rebelled against Shiv Sena after an alleged altercation with his colleagues, party insiders claimed the quarrel over using additional votes for Congress candidates in the Maharashtra Legislative Council (MLC) elections, which Shinde opposed, The Indian Express reported.
22 Jun 2022
MaharashtraMaharashtra crisis: Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut hints at Assembly dissolution
Even as the Uddhav Thackeray-led government in Maharashtra stares at an ensuing collapse with rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde and some party MLAs moving to Assam's Guwahati, Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday hinted at the dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly.
22 Jun 2022
Shiv SenaSena rebel Shinde claims he has 40 MLAs with him
Shiv Sena's rebel MLA, Eknath Shinde, claimed on Wednesday that he has 40 MLAs with him, adding that they will carry Balasaheb Thackeray's Hindutva.
29 May 2021
MaharashtraMaharashtra: Death toll in slabs collapse incident rises to seven
The death toll in the slabs collapse incident that occurred at a building in Ulhasnagar of Maharashtra's Thane district rose to seven with the recovery of one more body, an official said on Saturday.
15 Nov 2019
MaharashtraShiv Sena says it doesn't oppose 5% reservation for Muslims
After splitting ways with BJP, Shiv Sena is now working day in and out to form a government with unlikely allies, NCP and Congress in Maharashtra, the state which is currently under President's Rule.
24 Oct 2018
MaharashtraHalf of Maharashtra drought-hit, farmer says no water to drink
180 out of 350 tehsils in Maharashtra have been declared drought-hit, meaning almost half of the state is affected. Farmers came to Mumbai seeking relief from the disaster, and want the state to be declared drought-hit.
