'Don't know how to play rummy,' says Maharashtra minister; rejects resignation demand
NASHIK: Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate claimed on Tuesday that he never played rummy on his mobile phone as alleged by opposition parties and rejected demands to step down, stressing that a trivial issue was blown out of proportion. The Nationalist Congress Party leader warned of legal action against politicians who defamed him by sharing his video. A political storm erupted on Sunday after NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar posted a video clip of Kokate purportedly playing rummy on his mobile phone during the monsoon session of the state legislature. On Monday, Pawar's colleague Jitendra Awhad posted two videos, claiming Kokate was playing 'Junglee rummy' on his mobile phone during the monsoon session. Amid the growing clamour for Kokate's resignation, NCP state president Sunil Tatkare on Monday said the party head and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar will take a serious note of the video and talk to the minister accordingly. I don't know how to play online rummy. One needs an OTP, and a bank account needs to be linked to play the game. One can check if my mobile phone is linked to any such game. I was trying to skip a game which popped up on my screen for 10 to 15 seconds, Kokate told a press conference here. Asked about demands for his resignation, the minister retorted, Tell me what has happened for which the resignation has been demanded. Have I molested someone? Have I stolen something or decided against farmers? Do I have a criminal background? Kokate said he will sue the opposition leaders who tried to defame him by circulating only a part of the video. They haven't shown the full video. It would have cleared the facts. This is a small issue and it has been stretched too far, he added. The NCP leader said he would write to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, his deputy Ajit Pawar, and the legislative assembly speaker to conduct a thorough inquiry into the matter. Fadnavis slams Agriculture Minister for playing rummy during Assembly; Opposition releases two new videos If the video is proved right, I will tender my resignation. The CM or Deputy CM can give a statement during the winter session of the state legislature, and I will tender my resignation to the Governor without even meeting the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister, Kokate added. Fadnavis on Monday expressed his disapproval over Kokate's video clip. Responding to the chief minister's remarks, Kokate said, The CM's reaction is based on media reports. It's true I didn't brief him. Kokate asserted that he has been following the rules and regulations of the state legislature for the last 25 years. Kokate, who represents the Sinnar constituency in Nashik district, is not a stranger to controversies. His remarks had embarrassed the NCP in the past. A huge row erupted in April when Kokate stated that farmers do not spend money received from agriculture schemes on intended purposes, but instead use it for engagement ceremonies and weddings. As his remarks drew condemnation, he expressed remorse and tendered an apology. Earlier this year, Kokate had allegedly compared farmers to beggars, inviting severe criticism. Even a beggar does not take Re 1 in alms, but here we are giving crop insurance for Re 1. Even then, some people try to misuse it, he had said. Kokate is also facing legal trouble. A magistrate court in Nashik district had convicted Kokate and his brother, Sunil Kokate, on the charge of submitting fake documents to secure flats under a government quota, and sentenced them to two years of imprisonment. Their conviction was stayed by the district court on March 5.
Maha to probe honeytrap allegations after Cong demand
The Maharashtra government has promised to investigate allegations of a honeytrap racket targeting state officials in Thane, Nashik, and Mumbai, following demands from a Congress MLA for a formal statement in the assembly.
Visakhapatnam, Ranchi, Vijayawada, Nashik and Raipur emerge as career hubs in LinkedIn study
A list put out by LinkedIn highlights tier-2 and tier-3 growth pockets for professionals looking to relocate, tap into new industries or grow their careers locally
Maharashtra Assembly was in uproar after Congress leader Nana Patole alleged a honeytrap scandal involving government officials and politicians. Patole claimed to possess evidence on a pen drive, raising concerns about sensitive information falling into the wrong hands. The opposition staged a walkout, demanding a thorough investigation, while the government assured to look into the matter.
Maharashtra: Seven dead in Nashik accident; family of three among victims
The victims, who were residents of Koshimbe, Devthan, and Sarsale villages, were returning from Nashik after attending a relative`s childs birthday celebration. Following the collision, the car veered off the road and overturned into a roadside drain, trapping all the passengers inside
7 Killed, 2 Injured In Car-Bike Collision In Nashik
Seven persons were killed and two others seriously injured after a car collided with a motorcycle in Maharashtra's Nashik district, police said on Thursday.
7 People, Including Women And Child, Killed In Car-Bike Collision In Nashik
Seven people were killed in the road accident between a car and a bike in Nashik, officials said.
Seven killed in car-motorbike collision in Maharashtra's Nashik
NASHIK : Seven persons were killed and two others seriously injured after a car collided with a motorcycle in Maharashtra's Nashik district, police said on Thursday. The accident took place late Wednesday night near Dindori town in the district, they said. The police received an alert at 11.57 pm about the incident which took place near a nursery on Vani-Dindori road, an official said. When the police reached the spot, the two vehicles were found fallen in a small canal alongside the road, the official said. Seven persons were killed and two others suffered serious injuries, the police said. After being alerted, police and other agencies reached the spot and launched a rescue operation.
Job Market Momentum Growing In Non-Metro Tier-2 And Tier-3 Cities: Report
The Cities on the Rise report, by professional network platform LinkedIn, identifies Visakhapatnam, Ranchi, Vijayawada, Nashik, and Raipur as the fastest-growing non-metro hubs where professional opportunities are accelerating.
Visakhapatnam, Ranchi, Vijayawada among fastest growing non-metro hubs: LinkedIn
LinkedIn's inaugural 'Cities on the Rise' report identifies Visakhapatnam, Ranchi, Vijayawada, Nashik, and Raipur as India's fastest-growing non-metro hubs for professional opportunities. These tier 2 and tier 3 cities are attracting tech, pharma, and finance companies, creating a surge in local talent activity and offering alternatives to traditional major cities for career advancement.
Sula Vineyards Q1 Update: Revenue Declines 8%, Wine Tourism Continues To Rise
The Nashik-based company's wine tourism segment garnered a revenue of Rs 13.7 crore, up 21.8% as against Rs 11.3 crore in the year-ago period.
IAF pilot Lokendra Singh Sindhu killed in Rajasthan jet crash had become a father a month ago
CHNADIGARH: Squadron Leader Lokendra Singh Sindhu, one of the two Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots who were killed in a crash of a Jaguar fighter jet near Churu in Rajasthan on Wednesday, had become father a month ago and the family in Haryana had been in celebration mode before the tragedy struck. Sindhu, hailing from Kheri Sadh village in Haryana's Rohtak, spoke with his family through a video call on Tuesday evening and just hours before the incident took place, he exchanged messages with his family, enquiring about general welfare. Some of Sindhu's family members, who spoke to reporters in Rohtak on Thursday, said the family was celebrating the birth of the pilot's son who was born exactly a month ago on June 10, but no one knew what fate had in store. Flight Lieutenant Rishiraj Singh (23) was the other IAF pilot who was killed in the crash on Wednesday morning. After the incident, the IAF said a court of inquiry has been constituted to ascertain the cause of the accident. A function had been organised by Sindhu's family on June 30 in connection with the birth of his child which he had attended. He rejoined the duty the next day, his family members said. His grandfather Balwan Singh said Sindhu leaves behind his wife, a month-old son, a brother, a sister, his parents and grandparents. He has one child, who turned one month old on July 10, Singh said. We shared a good bond and all those memories are flashing back now, said his grandfather about Sindhu. Sindhu's brother Gyanendra said that when he came to know about the jet crash through the media he called up his brother-in-law in Nashik, who is a wing commander. Praising Sindhu and expressing pride for him, Gyanendra said that his brother ensured that the ill-fated jet was taken away from any civilian population on the ground. He tried to take it to a safe place to avoid human casualties, but in doing so the aircraft lost height and he could not eject from it, Gyanendra said. He was very skilful and his reflections were very sharp...., he said. I spoke to him a day before over video call. It was his niece's birthday and everyone was celebrating, he said.
This 133 km long expressway can be completed in three years, for which 1545 hectares of land will have to be acquired.
Mumbai is bracing for heavy rainfall. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for Mumbai, Konkan, and western Maharashtra. An orange alert is in place for Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg. A red alert is issued for Pune district's ghat areas. Nashik, Satara, and Kolhapur's hilly regions also face orange alerts. Konkan region is expected to receive significant rainfall.
The Maharashtra School Education Department has released the FYJC 2025 CAP round 1 seat allotment list. Over 12.7 lakh students applied for admission to Class 11 across Maharashtra. Candidates can confirm their allotted seats from June 30 to July 7 at mahafyjcadmissions.in. The second admission round begins on July 9. The government has also expanded the 10% in-house quota policy. Seat allotment details are available for regions including MMR, Pune, Nagpur, Amravati, and Nashik.
9 Airbags In Rs 1.5 Crore SUV But One 'Mistake' Leads To Nashik Businessman's Death In Crash
As another speeding vehicle splashed water onto the windshield of the SUV, the driver's visibility was momentarily lost. In those crucial seconds, the vehicle veered out of control
Nashik SHOCKER! Husband cheats many people by wearing police wife's uniform
Maharashtra police have arrested an impersonator who cheated many people here by wearing the uniform of his wife who is a police officer.
MoRTH to frame IRC guidelines after adopting new-age machines for faster highway construction
NEW DELHI: After the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) decided to adopt Automated and Intelligent Machine-aided Construction (AIMC) for highway development to ensure timely project completion, it announced that Indian Roads Congress (IRC) guidelines will be prepared based on feedback from contractors and concessionaires. The ministry has already sanctioned atleast 16 projects, where innovative machines will be used. According to the officials, Cabinet approval is awaited for 10 projects envisaged for implementation of AIMC system. With a significant growth in the national highways network including a significant increase in Greenfield and Brownfield highways with high embankments requiring a significant amount of earthwork and proper compaction in the last one decade, it has been felt appropriate to induct AIMC in highway construction, said officials. The decision to formally adopt the system was taken after evaluation of efficacy in a pilot; Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway Project, where in GPS-aided Motor Grader, Intelligent Compactor and Stringless Paver were used. The ministry also took into consideration the feedback from stakeholders and international guidelines and specifications. The ministry has also sought feedback on adoption of AIMC to formulate IRC guidelines, added officials. Officials added that the ministry would facilitate the concessionaire or contractor with the required license for the radio frequency range from the Department of Telecommunication (DoT) for the use of machines. The list of projects, which are already sanctioned, includes Western Bypass Gwalior (29 kms), 6-lane Greenfield Ludhiana Bypass (25 kms), Deoghar Bypass (49 kms), Shillong-Silchar Corridor (167 kms), Vrindavan Bypass (15 kms) and Patna-Arrah-Sasaram (125 kms) in Bihar. The projects which have been submitted for the Cabinet approval are Satellite Township Ring Road of Bengaluru (STRR) Karnataka (144 kms), BadveI Nellore Corridor (108 kms) in Andhra Pradesh, 4-lane access controlled Sirhind-Sehna section of NH-205AG (107 kms) in Punjab, and Nashik-Ahmednagar- Solapur-Akkalkot segment of the Surat-Chennai Expressway (374 kms). The ministry, in December, sought feedback from roads construction agencies, public work departments in states and union territories and other stakeholders on the proposal for adoption of the construction facilitated by innovatory. The benefits of AIMC are expected high adherence to design specification, improved rideability, performance durability and longevity and reduced wastage as well. The technology-driven construction also increases productivity, helps in real-time documentation, brings better transparency and minimises human interventions.
Rs 3,700 Crore, 8 New Roads & Amrit Snan: Maharashtra Begins Preparations For Nashik Kumbh Mela
The upcoming Nashik Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2027 will witness a significant traditional change, as the age-old practice of 'Shahi Snan' will be replaced with 'Amrit Snan'
Centre Clears Multi-Crore Highway Overhaul In Maharashtra Ahead of Nashik Kumbh 2025
With lakhs of devotees expected to arrive in Nashik, the government is reinforcing and expanding road networks connecting Nashik to cities like Mumbai, Pune, Palghar & Dhule
Centre Clears Major Road Projects In Nashik Ahead Of Simhastha Kumbh Mela
A meeting was held at the Chief Minister's Secretariat in Nagpur's Hyderabad House. The 2027 Sinhastha Kumbha Mela in Nashik was the top agenda. The meeting focused on improving the road infrastructure to handle the surge in pilgrims in the city.
Heavy Rain Alert For Some Maharashtra Districts; Rivers Flowing Above Danger Mark
Orange alert warning of heavy rains was sounded for Thane, Raigad, Mumbai, Nashik, and Ratnagiri districts along with Ghats of Satara district. The alerts will be valid till 8.30 am on July 20.
BJP takes into its fold man it said had ties with '93 blast convict
Despite past accusations of ties to a 1993 bomb blasts convict, former Shiv Sena (UBT) Nashik unit chief Sudhakar Badgujar joined BJP, prompting internal dissent within the party's Nashik unit. The induction occurred after Badgujar's expulsion from Shiv Sena (UBT) and a meeting with Devendra Fadnavis, with senior BJP leaders welcoming him despite initial claims of unawareness.
HAL Tejas Program Back On Track? First Nashik Built Mk 1A Variant Likely To Fly Next Month
Eight killed as heavy rain, lightning lash Maharashtra; red alert issued for coastal districts
MUMBAI: At least eight persons were killed, mostly due to lightning strikes, as heavy rains pummelled parts of Maharashtra, officials said on Sunday. The weather department has issued a red alert for the coastal districts of Ratnagiri and Raigad and an orange alert for Palghar, Thane, and Sindhudurg, and ghat areas of Pune, Satara and Kolhapur, they said. Teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) have been stationed for rescue operations. As per the state disaster management report, Ratnagiri recorded the highest rainfall at 88.1 mm, followed by Raigad with 65.3 mm, Sindhudurg with 43.8 mm, Thane with 29.6 mm, and Yavatmal with 27.5 mm, in 24 hours ending at 11 am. According to authorities, eight people have lost their lives, and 10 have suffered injuries in different parts of the state. Fatalities, mostly due to lightning strikes, were reported in Mumbai, Sindhudurg, Dhule, Nashik, Sambhajinagar, Nandurbar, and Amravati, they said. Among major rivers in the Konkan region, the Jagbudi River in Ratnagiri district is flowing above the warning level, and Khed, Alsure, Chinchghar and Prabhuwadi villages on its banks may be affected if the water level rises, the disaster management report stated.
Ordinance Issued To Set Up Special Authority For Nashik Kumbh Mela
State issues ordinance forming 22-member Kumbh Mela Authority chaired by Nashik Divisional Commissioner Dr. Pravin Gedam; empowered to plan, approve, and oversee 4,065 crore in projects for 2026 event.
Maharashtra government hikes liquor taxes to raise 14,000crore in annual revenue
MUMBAI: The Maharashtra state cabinet on Tuesday approved a significant increase in excise duty on liquor, aiming to boost revenue by approximately 14,000crore per year . The state cabinet approved the Excise Departments recommendations after a secretary-level study group reviewed best practices from other states. The group proposed measures to expand liquor production, streamline licensing, and enhance excise duty and tax collection. Key decisions approved by the cabinet Excise duty increases: Indian-Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) up to 260 per bulk litre will now be taxed at 4.5 the declared production cost, up from the previous 3. Country liquor duty has increased from 180 to 205 per proof litre. New Maharashtra-Made Liquor (MML): A new category of grain-based foreign liquor, to be produced exclusively by Maharashtra distillers. Manufacturers must register their MML brands separately. Revised minimum retail prices for 180ml bottles: Country liquor: 80 MML: 148 IMFL: 205 Premium foreign liquor: 360 Licensing amendments: Sealed foreign liquor shops (FL-2) operating under lease agreements will incur a 15% increase in annual license fees. Hotel/restaurant licenses (FL-3) on the same basis will face a 10% fee hike Strengthening the excise department: An AI-enabled integrated control room will monitor distilleries, bottling units, wholesalers, and other operations. A new divisional office dedicated to Mumbai (city and suburbs) will be established, along with six additional superintendent offices in Mumbai suburbs, Thane, Pune, Nashik, Nagpur, and Ahilyanagar. Recruitment of 1,223 new staff: 744 regular and 479 supervisory positions.
3 Central Varsities to Work Together to Revamp Sanskrit Education
This was discussed at the fourth Utkarsha Samaroh (excellence ceremony) held at Central Sanskrit University in Nashik on Monday.
BJP Minister Predicts Earthquake In Shiv Sena (UBT) Within 8 Days
The developments are taking place on the backdrop of discontent in the Shiv Sena (UBT) over the Savarkar issue. Last week, Nashik party leader Bala Darade had threatened to blacken Congress party leader Rahul Gandhis face for allegedly insulting the Hindutva ideologue.
Nashik Kumbh Mela 2027 to Begin with Flag Hoisting on October 31, 2026
Maharashtra govt announces Amrit Snan dates; major bathing rituals in August and September 2027
Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela to begin on October 31, 2026
The Simhastha Kumbh Mela held once in twelve years, will commence on October 31, 2026, with a flag hoisting at Trimbakeshwar and Ramkund in Nashik and wrap up on July 24, 2028.
Dates set for Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela
The flag will be taken down on July 24, 2028, which will mark the conclusion of the Simhastha Kumbh Mela, which is held once in 12 years.
Nashik Kumbh Mela schedule out but suspense over guardian minister pick continues
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis addresses the Nashik guardian minister issue. He indicates unresolved differences among ruling allies. The post is crucial for the upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela. Fadnavis emphasizes that administrative work proceeds smoothly. He urges against politicizing the religious event. Earlier appointments were stayed due to reported disputes. Key leaders have previously held the position.
Simhastha Kumbh Mela to begin in Nashik-Trimbakeshwar on October 31 next year; CM chairs meet
The Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2026-2028 dates were announced, commencing on October 31, 2026, and concluding on July 24, 2028. Key events include 'Nagar Pradakshina' on July 29, 2027, and three 'Amrut Snan' dates in August and September 2027. The Maharashtra government has allocated significant funds for infrastructure development, including sewage treatment and land acquisition, to ensure a well-organized event.
Recreating Bal Thackeray's voice and making Saamana anchor, Sena (UBT) banks big time on AI
Shiv Sena (UBT) is increasingly using AI for upcoming Maharashtra civic polls. The party recreated Bal Thackeray's voice using AI at a Nashik event. Saamana, Shiv Sena (UBT)'s mouthpiece, introduced 'Tejasvi AI', Marathi media's first AI anchor. Anil Desai, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP, uses AI for data analysis. Aaditya Thackeray is credited for promoting AI use within the party.
Private nursing college principal held on charges of molestation
Nashik police apprehended a 40-year-old nursing college principal in Dwarka for allegedly molesting a minor student from a Scheduled Tribe. The principal is accused of inappropriate touching, soliciting sexual favors, and pulling the victim's dupatta over several months. Following the initial complaint, three more students have come forward with similar accusations, leading to additional charges and arrests.
Uddhav's leader threatens to blacken Rahul's face for...
A local Shiv Sena (UBT) leader has threatened to blacken Rahul Gandhi's face for his remarks about freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, sparking a strong reaction from Congress leaders in Maharashtra. The threat, made by Bala Darade, a deputy city unit chief of the Uddhav Thackeray-led party in Nashik, could put the opposition alliance Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) under strain. The Congress leadership has condemned the threat, stating that their party believes in non-violence but is capable of responding to such threats.
Sena (UBT) Leader Threatens to Deface Rahul Over Savarkar Remark
The remark by Bala Darade, a deputy city unit chief of the Uddhav Thackeray-led party in Nashik, could put the opposition alliance Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) under strain
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Nirmala Gavit joins Eknath Shinde's party
Along with Nirmala Gavit, more than a thousand women workers from Nashik district joined the Shiv Sena in Eknath Shinde's presence
Jindal Poly Films Gets Closure Notice From Industrial Safety Department
A major fire broke out at Jindal Poly Films' plant at Nashik on May 21. The smoke had been continuously rising from the plant for the last six days.
The daily water crisis in Nashiks Barichivari village
In Nashiks drought-prone village, daily survival hinges on early morning treks to fetch water from distant wells
Mumbai, Pune Rain: How heavy showers in Maharashtra could bring tears to your kitchen
Mumbai Rain News: Unseasonal rains in Maharashtra have devastated onion crops across key growing regions like Nashik and Pune, potentially impacting market supply. Farmers who harvested later faced significant losses due to extreme heat followed by heavy rainfall. While current prices remain low, the reduced supply may soon lead to price increases for consumers, especially in urban centers.
Centre open to considering Andhra Pradesh for Tejas expansion plans
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu met Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday to propose new defence-related investments in the state. The pitch, part of Naidus broader industrial growth agenda, included a request to expand HALs Tejas aircraft manufacturing capacity to Andhra, currently limited to Bengaluru and Nashik
Combat Army Aviation Training School holds passing out parade for skilled aviators, instructors
The Combat Army Aviation Training School in Nashik conducted a combined passing out parade, inducting officers as skilled aviators and instructors. Lt General Vinod Nambiar presided over the event, emphasizing technology's role and Army Aviation's future as first responders.
Jindal Poly Films Share Price Slumps After Fire Incident At Nashik Plant
Jindal Poly Films said production and operation is now temporarily halted at the plant.
Fire At Jindal Poly Films Subsidiary's Plant In Nashik Hits Operations
There were no casualties reported. News agency IANS, citing preliminary reports, said the blaze was likely caused by a short circuit.
NCP's Chhagan Bhujbal returns to Maharashtra Cabinet as CM Fadnavis balances caste equations
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday expanded his five-month-old Cabinet with the induction of veteran NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal as a minister. Bhujbal, 77, was sworn in by Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan at Raj Bhavan in the presence of Fadnavis. Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, who heads the NCP, were present at the ceremony, alongside other senior ministers from the Mahayuti government. A prominent OBC leader in the state, Bhujbal has had a long and eventful political career spanning several decades. He was not inducted during Fadnavis initial Cabinet expansion in December last year. #WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra | NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal takes oath as a minister in the Maharashtra government at the Raj Bhavan. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar also present. pic.twitter.com/hQ1eqtZrPr ANI (@ANI) May 20, 2025 His inclusion comes following the resignation of Dhananjay Munde, a fellow NCP heavyweight and influential OBC figure, who stepped down as the minister for food, civil supplies and consumer protection in March. Mundes resignation followed the arrest of his close aide Walmik Karad in connection with the murder of Massajog sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh. Munde, however, cited health-related reasons for his sudden departure from the Cabinet. Bhujbals absence during the December expansion had sparked debate within political circles, particularly given his standing in the OBC community. He had been openly critical of the decision, with his exclusion seen as controversial by many within the party ranks. Following Mundes exit, Bhujbals name gained traction as a potential replacement. While speculation mounted, Bhujbal maintained that he did not wish to take up a ministry at the cost of others. However, party leaders reportedly persuaded him, and he is understood to have expressed a desire to return to the Cabinet to complete pending projects in his Yeola constituency. A veteran of Maharashtra politics, Bhujbal was once a close confidant of Sharad Pawar in the undivided NCP. He had earlier stated that the party would not tolerate the silencing of OBC voices and leadership. Reacting to Bhujbals induction, Deputy CM Shinde said Fadnavis would allocate the portfolio and praised Bhujbals vast administrative experience. Chhagan Bhujbal has served as a minister before as well. He has led many departments. He is an experienced minister. He is also a Shiv Sainik of Balasaheb Thackeray. He started from the Shiv Sena. He started from corporator, mayor and went on to become an MLA and a minister. He has held many positions. Today, he has taken the oath again. I want to congratulate him. His experience will benefit the government. The portfolio will be decided by the Chief Minister, Shinde told ANI . Maharashtra Minister and State BJP President Chandrashekhar Bawankule also welcomed Bhujbals return to the Cabinet. Speaking to reporters, Bawankule said, Chhagan Bhujbal is known as an OBC leader, and including him in the cabinet will strengthen the Maharashtra government. Bhujbal will play a major role in fulfilling the resolve of 'Viksit Maharashtra. A legislator from Yeola in Nashik district, Bhujbal has held several key positions in past governments, including serving as Deputy Chief Minister from 1999 to 2003. He began his political journey in the 1960s with the Shiv Sena, during the height of the Marathi identity movement, and has remained a significant figure in Maharashtra politics ever since.
Fadanvis Confident Of Mahayutis Unity In Civic Polls
Civic elections to all 29 Maharashtra municipal corporations, including Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Nashik, Aurangabad, Nagpur and Amravati, were stalled for nearly five years.
Mumbai Braces For Rainy Week, Orange Alert Issued For Pune, Nashik | Check IMD's Forecast
Maharashtra Government To Start Mobile Van Squad For Education Of Street Children
A Women and Child Development (WCD) Department official said they had rolled out a pilot basis project in Mumbai city, Mumbai suburban, Thane, Pune, Nashik and Nagpur districts in 2022-23.
Mumbai weather: IMD issues Yellow alert as rains lash parts of city
Mumbai is under a yellow alert for rainfall on Tuesday and Wednesday. Unseasonal rains continue in parts of Maharashtra. Mumbai recorded a maximum temperature of 34 degrees Celsius. Air quality is satisfactory. Several areas across Maharashtra may witness thunderstorms. An orange alert has been issued for Vidarbha districts. Nashik and Trimbakeshwar also witnessed intense rainfall.
New Metro Variant Under Study For Nashik As Neo Plan Stalls Amid Changing Urban Dynamics
In view of Kumbh Mela, Maharashtra CM approves major infra upgrade for Shirdi airport
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis approved Shirdi airport's expansion for the Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela. The plan includes helipads and parking lots. Amravati airport's runway expansion is also in consideration. Latur and Karad airports will also see development. Focus is on improving air connectivity across Maharashtra. Updates on other regional airports were reviewed.
In India, Wine Culture Takes Off With A Vineyard Scene Thats Worth A Trip
In the past two decades, Indian wine production has, in fact, become a thing, and Nashik is its epicenter.
Petition dismissed after Nashik dargah withdraws it from the Supreme Court
The dargah was demolished by the municipal corporation a few days ago, hours before the apex court stayed its demolition
Women climb down dried up well, walk miles as water crisis hits Nashik village
Borichi Bari village in Maharashtra faces a severe water crisis, forcing women to risk their lives climbing into wells for water. Wells are drying up, and locals walk kilometers for a single pot. The Jal Jeevan Mission's delayed progress exacerbates the issue, impacting marriages and livestock.
Congress targets Maharashtra govt over water woes in rural areas
The Congress party criticizes the Mahayuti government over a severe water crisis in Nashik, where women risk their lives to obtain water from dry wells. State Congress leaders highlight the failure of the Jal Jeevan Mission, accusing the government of prioritizing festivals like the Sinhastha Kumbh Mela over providing drinking water to struggling families.
Mehbooba Mufti Welcomes SC Stay On Nashik Dargah Demolition
SRINAGAR, Apr 19: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday welcomed the Supreme Courts stay on demolition of Hazrat Saatpeer Sayed Baba Dargah in Nashik and said judiciary remains the last and most critical institution capable of upholding the secular spirit of the Constitution. The Supreme Courts stay on the demolition of the Nashik Dargah, a crucial intervention, comes in the wake of the Bombay High Courts failure to fix a time for hearing the case. This delay [] The post Mehbooba Mufti Welcomes SC Stay On Nashik Dargah Demolition appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
SC Halts Nashik Dargah Demolition
The court also sought responses from the Nashik Municipal Corporation and other authorities, citing the urgency of preventing potential demolition of a religious structure.
Demolition of Nashik dargah: SC seeks report from Bombay HC on non-listing of plea
However, the structure was razed by civic body personnel hours before the court hearing.
Plea unheard by Bombay HC, SC stays notice after dargah razed
The Supreme Court intervened by ordering a stay on the demolition notice for the Hazrat Saatpeer Sayed Baba dargah in Nashik. However, the Nashik Municipal Corporation had already demolished the structure before the hearing, leading to violence and injuries to 21 policemen.
21 Cops Injured During Demolition Drive At Nashik Dargah, 15 Detained
The injured police personnel were on security duty during the anti-encroachment drive at the spot when the protestors started pelting stones.
21 Cops Injured in Mob Attack During Illegal Dargah Demolition in Maharashtras Nashik
The police resorted to lathi-charge and fired teargas shells to disperse the mob and bring the situation under control. As of now, 22 suspects have been detained in connection with the violence.
SC questions Waqf law clause, ED names Gandhis in Herald case, Nashik demolition turns violent, Mamata blames Centre for Murshidabad riots
Mob attacks police during dargah demolition in Nashik
A mob attacked police personnel during the demolition of an unauthorized dargah in Nashik, Maharashtra, injuring 21 officers and damaging three police vehicles. The incident occurred late Tuesday night after the Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) began removing the Satpeer Baba Dargah following a Bombay High Court order. Police used tear gas and batons to disperse the mob and detained 15 individuals in connection with the violence. The situation is now under control, with the dargah demolished and an FIR filed against the perpetrators.
21 cops injured in violence during demolition drive at Nashik dargah; 15 persons held
The injured police personnel were on security duty during the anti-encroachment drive at the spot when the incident occurred
Clashes erupt in Nashik during dargah demolition drive; 21 cops injured,15 persons arrested
NASHIK: Twenty one police personnel were injured and three police vehicles damaged when a few people allegedly attacked them while opposing the demolition of an unauthorised dargah in Maharashtra's Nashik city, officials said on Wednesday. The incident took place late Tuesday night and police resorted to lathi-charge and lobbed teargas shells to disperse the mob and brought the situation under control, they said, adding 15 persons have been detained in connection with the violence. The injured police personnel were on security duty during the anti-encroachment drive at the spot when the incident occurred. The situation is currently peaceful, a senior police official said. At around 6 am on Wednesday, the Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) personnel removed the unauthorised Satpeer Baba Dargah located in Kathe Galli area of the city, following an order of the Bombay High Court, the police said. As per the HC order, the Satpeer Dargah trustees started the process of removing the structure on Tuesday night. A mob gathered to oppose the removal and pelted stones at police and Muslim leaders who went to pacify the protesters, Nashik Commissioner of Police Sandeep Karnik said. Police resorted to lathi-charge and lobbed teargas shells to disperse the mob and brought the situation under control. Three police vehicles were damaged and 21 police personnel injured in the attack. The dargah was demolished in the morning and the process to file an FIR and arrest (those involved in the violence) is on, he said. At around 11.30 pm on Tuesday, the trustees had reached the spot to remove the encroachment and started the work. At that time, a mob of miscreants gathered at Usmania Chowk near the structure. They did not listen to the dargah trustees and other people who went to pacify them, DCP Kirankumar Chavan said. Police officials present at the place also tried to pacify them, but they did not listen to them. The miscreants pelted stones and damaged some vehicles. Mild force was used to control them, he said. As many as 15 persons have been detained and 57 motorcycles belonging to suspects have been seized. The situation is peaceful and under control at present, Chavan said. Nearly 50 NMC personnel were engaged in the anti-encroachment drive at the dargah on Wednesday morning, which was carried out using four earth-excavators, six trucks and two dumpers, as per civic officials. Notably, several unauthorised structures near the dargah were removed by the civic body's anti-encroachment team in February this year. However, a section of local residents and members of Hindu outfits who then gathered at the site said the dargah itself was unauthorised and must be removed. Nashik Central MLA Devyani Pharande had also said the NMC's anti-encroachment drive in February was not complete and the entire site should be cleared. Asaduddin Owaisi questions BJP governments demolition drives targetting Muslims
At least 21 policemen, including four officers, sustained injuries when an unruly mob pelted with stones at Kathe galli area here in Maharashtra on Wednesday.
Did Shinde complain to Shah about Ajit Pawar?
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has dismissed reports of a rift within the ruling Mahayuti alliance, stating that everything is hunky-dory. He attributed any issues to differences that will be resolved through discussions. Shinde's comments come after reports of him complaining to Union Home Minister Amit Shah about Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who heads the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). However, Pawar and BJP leader Sudhir Mungantiwar have denied the allegations, claiming Shinde would have directly approached them if there were any issues. The ruling alliance comprises the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP, which retained power after the state assembly polls last year. The alliance has also faced challenges with the appointment of guardian ministers in Raigad and Nashik, with the Shiv Sena opposing the appointments of Aditi Tatkare (NCP) and Girish Mahajan (BJP).
Amit Shah meets NCP's Sunil Tatkare amid ministerial tussle
Amidst rising tensions within Maharashtra's ruling coalition, Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to NCP leader Sunil Tatkare's residence gains significance. Friction between BJP allies Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar's NCP over key ministerial roles, particularly guardian minister posts in Raigad and Nashik, is intensifying.
Amit Shahs Maharashtra visit puts spotlight on Mahayuti power struggle over Raigad, Nashik
With the issue of appointment of guardian ministers for the two districts remaining unresolved, a leader told The Hindu that Amit Shah will broker a compromise between the alliance partners the BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP
In a case of suicide pact, a retired principal allegedly throttled his wife to death and then committed suicide by hanging himself at his home in the city.
Releasing Her..: Man Dies By Suicide After Killing Sick Wife In Maharashtra, Leaves Note
In a tragic incident, an 80-year-old city resident allegedly killed his ailing wife and died by suicide in Nashik, police said on Thursday.
'Shinde traitor' jibe: Bombay HC issues notice to police, Sena MLA on Kunal Kamra's plea against FIR
MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court on Tuesday issued a notice to Mumbai police and Shiv Sena MLA Murji Patel on comedian Kunal Kamra's plea challenging an FIR lodged against him for allegedly passing a raitor jibe at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. A division bench of Justices Sarang Kotwal and S M Modak said it would hear Kamra's petition on April 16. The comedian has failed to appear before the Mumbai police for questioning despite three summons issued to him. Following a complaint by Sena MLA Murji Patel, the Khar police in Mumbai last month registered the FIR against Kamra under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections 353(1)(b) (statements conducing to public mischief) and 356(2) (defamation). Issue notice to the respondents (police and Patel). They shall take instructions and respond to the plea, the HC said. Three FIRs registered against the comedian at Nashik Rural, Jalgaon and Nashik (Nandgaon) have also been transferred to the Khar police. Kamra's counsel Navroz Seervai informed the Bombay HC bench that the Madras High Court on Monday extended till April 17 the earlier interim transit anticipatory bail granted to the comedian. The petitioner has offered in writing thrice to the police to allow him to appear for questioning via video conference in light of the dangers and threat to his life, Seervai said. It seems that the police authorities are not so keen on recording his statement but more on bringing him here physically, the senior counsel claimed. Kamra is presently in Tamil Nadu where he has been residing since 2021, as per his plea. This is not a case of murder. It is an FIR that has stemmed from a stand-up comedy show. He (Kamra) is ready to cooperate with the probe but through video conference, Seervai said. The bench said it would consider all issues on April 16. During the show, stand-up comedian Kamra had taunted Shinde, without taking his name, using a modified version of a Hindi song from the film Dil To Pagal Hai where he called him a gaddar (traitor). The comedian went on to joke about how Shinde rebelled against Uddhav Thackeray's leadership (in June 2022). In his plea filed on April 5, Kamra claimed the complaints against him were violative of his fundamental rights of freedom of speech and expression, right to practice any profession and business and right to life and liberty guaranteed under the Constitution of India. He sought for the FIR to be quashed, claiming the allegations, even if taken at face value, do not constitute an offence. The comedian also sought the HC to protect him from any coercive action including arrest, seizure of his personal electronic devices and examination of his financial transactions and accounts. To permit the investigation to continue would constitute a frontal assault on the freedom of speech and expression. Should a citizen's right to comment on the political developments and actions of political leaders be criminalised in this manner? the petition said. Kamra said his remarks made regarding the split in the Shiv Sena, Shinde quitting Uddhav Thackeray's Sena faction and being sworn in as the chief minister at the time (in 2022) are all part of records. The plea said the FIR has been registered on a stand-up comedy performance, which provides satirical commentary on various social and political events of the country. There has been a gross abuse of process and the malafide deployment of the criminal justice machinery by a member of the state's legislative assembly, resulting in a patent violation of a citizen's fundamental rights, it claimed. As per the petition, Kamra wrote the show's script in July 2024 and performed it on 60 occasions between August last year and February 2025. A recording of the show was uploaded only in March 2025, pursuant to which case was lodged, it said. Kunal Kamra: Take it with a pinch of salt!
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Malegaon blast case: Judge moved days before verdict, fifth transfer in 17 years
MUMBAI: Special NIA court judge AK Lahoti, conducting trial in the 2008 Malegaon blast case , has been transferred, days before the court was likely to reserve the matter for judgment. The transfer order for Lahoti and other judges issued by the registrar general of the Bombay High Court will come into effect when the courts re-open after summer vacation on June 9. He has been posted to Nashik in the annual general transfer of district judges. The order has mentioned that the judicial officers who are under the order of transfer are directed (a) to finish by judgments all cases in which hearing has already been concluded and (b) should endeavour to dispose of all part-heard cases before handing over charge. Lahoti is the fifth judge to be transferred in the 17-year-old case in which former BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur, Lt Col Prasad Purohit, Major (retired) Ramesh Upadhyay, Ajay Rahirkar, Sudhakar Dwivedi, Sudhakar Chaturvedi and Sameer Kulkarniare facing prosecution under the stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) and the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Noting that the judge's transfer would further delay justice, the victims of the blast said they are planning to approach the Bombay High Court, requesting an extension for the special judge. Advocate Shahid Nadeem, representing the victims, said, We are considering filing an application in the high court. We had earlier submitted a letter to the chief justice requesting an extension of his (judge's) tenure until the judgment is passed. He said the justice has already been delayed, and the presiding judge's transfer will cause more delays. In the interest of justice, we will decide after consulting with senior advocates, he added. In the last hearing on Saturday, judge Lahoti directed the prosecution and defence to wrap up the remaining arguments by April 15 and was expected to reserve the matter for judgment the following day, a defence lawyer said. Six persons were killed and more than 100 injured when an explosive device strapped on a motorcycle went off on September 29, 2008, near a mosque in Malegaon, a town located about 200 km from Mumbai in north Maharashtra's Nashik district. The prosecution examined 323 witnesses during the trial, while the defence examined eight. The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) probed the case initially before it was transferred to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in 2011. 2008 Malegaon blast: 'Purohit was not on duty while indulging in alleged terror acts', says HC
Judge conducting trial in 2008 Malegaon blast case transferred
Mumbai, Apr 6: Special NIA court judge AK Lahoti, conducting trial in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, has been posted to Nashik in the annual general transfer of district judges, days before the court was likely to reserve the matter for judgement. The transfer order, for Lahoti and other judges issued by the registrar general of the Bombay High Court, will come into effect when the courts re-open after summer vacation on June 9. The order has mentioned that the [] The post Judge conducting trial in 2008 Malegaon blast case transferred appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Mumbai court's special NIA judge AK Lahoti, who has been hearing the 2008 Malegaon blasts case, is being transferred to Nashik as per the Bombay High Court's general transfer list. The victims' families urged the Chief Justice to retain him, as the trial is almost over.
BookMyShow delisted comedian Kunal Kamra from its artist list, says Sena
MUMBAI: Days after the Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena created a furore over Kunal Kamras controversial traitor joke, BookMyShow on Saturday removed the stand-up comedian from its artists list across its platforms. Shiv Senas social media in-charge, Rahul Kanal, posted the message on his social media account, claiming that the online ticketing platform has removed the comedian from its list due to his complaint against him. Kanal thanked the BookMyShow CEO Ashish Hemrajani for keeping such artists out of the list of pure entertainment. I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your continued support of your team in taking the said artist out of your sale and promotion listing. Thank you for even taking him out of the BookMyShow search history. Your belief in maintaining peace and respecting our emotions has been instrumental, Kanal stated in a letter to Hemrajani on X. He said Mumbaikars love and believe in every form of art but not personal agendas. Your personal touch and guidance by your team were invaluable in navigating and reaching a solution. We deeply value your commitment to BookMyShows values that align with the support and customer experience; your vision and leadership are truly inspiring. Controversy erupted after the stand-up comedian, in his show in Mumbai, mocked DCM Eknath Shinde for breaking away from Shiv Sena and forming a government with the BJP. He called Shinde a traitor without naming him. Reacting to it, Shiv Sena workers led by Kanal vandalised the studio and filed a case against the comedian for mocking their leader. Three separate FIRs have been registered against him at the Khar Police Station, based on the complaints by the Mayor of Jalgaon, a hotelier, and a businessman from Nashik. However, the Madras High Court has given him interim relief from the arrest by Mumbai police.
BookMyShow has removed Kamra from its artist list on platforms; Comedian skips third police summons
MUMBAI: Shiv Sena functionary Rahool Kanal on Saturday claimed BookMyShow has taken stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra off the sale and artists list from its platforms. Kanal, the social media in-charge of Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, thanked BookMyShoew CEO Ashish Hemrajani for keeping its portal clean and keeping such artist out of the list of pure entertainment. When contacted, BookMyShow team said they have no comments to offer as of now. I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your continued support of you team to take the said artist out of your sale and promotion listing, thank you for even taking him out of the book my show search history. Your belief in maintaining peace and at the same time respecting our emotions has been instrumental, Kanal stated in a letter to Hemrajani. He said Mumbaikars love and believe in every form of art but not personal agendas. Your personal touch and guidance by your team were invaluable in navigating and reaching a solution. We deeply value your commitment to BookMyShow's values that align with the support, and customer experience, your vision and leadership are truly inspiring, thank you for giving us your team and getting this cleared at the earliest.Thank you, Kanal said. Kanal was booked along with Shiv Sainiks for allegedly vandalising the studio where Kamra had performed and alluded to Shinde while making a traitor jibe, which snowballed into a major row. Meanwhile, Kamra failed to appear before the Mumbai police on Saturday. This is the third time Kamra has given police summons a miss, an official said. Kamra shot a video lampooning Shinde over the split in the Shiv Sena, and party workers later ransacked the studio and the hotel in which it is located on the night of March 23. The official said the Mumbai police asked Kamra to appear before it on April 5, issuing summons to him for the third time. Earlier this week, a team from the Khar police visited his residence in Mahim after he skipped the second summons. The Madras High Court has granted interim anticipatory bail to Kamra till April 7. He is a permanent resident of Tamil Nadu. Three FIRs registered against the comedian at Nashik Rural, Jalgaon and Nashik (Nandgaon) have been transferred to Khar police station.
'How To Kill An Artist': Kunal Kamra's 'Playbook' Jibe Amid Ongoing Eknath Shinde Joke Row
Three cases have been filed against him at Khar police station, with complaints from the Mayor of Jalgaon city, a hotelier, and a businessman from Nashik.
Kunal Kamra to be welcomed Shiv Sena-style, says Rahool Kanal as controversy escalates
MUMBAI: The ongoing controversy surrounding comedian Kunal Kamra deepened as political leaders from both factions of the Shiv Sena traded sharp remarks about his recent satirical comments on Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Speaking to ANI, Rahool Kanal, General Secretary of the Shiv Sena Yuva Sena (Shinde faction), said, Following the procedure of law, Yuva Sena members come to the police station for attendance every Monday and Thursday. We welcome the court's verdict that grants him relief , but it is only until April 7. He added, Kamra must face the law, no matter what protection he has in Tamil Nadu. Whenever he returns to Mumbai, he will be welcomed in true 'Shiv Sena style'... It's not a threat, but Mumbai has a culture of 'Atithi Devo Bhava.' He considers himself a guest here; he should follow the law. Earlier in the day, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut accused Maharashtra's cabinet ministers of making serious threats against Kamra. Raut claimed, Ministers in the state cabinet are threatening Kunal Kamra openly, demanding that he be 'shot and hanged immediately.' This lawlessness continues under the watch of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who has remained silent on this matter. Raut further criticized the lack of action from the state government, asserting that Kamra, like other controversial figures, such as actress Kangana Ranaut, should be given special protection. Just as the Maharashtra government provided security to Kangana Ranaut during her rift with Shiv Sena, I demand the same level of protection for Kunal Kamra, Raut said during a press conference. #WATCH | Maharashtra | Comedian Kunal Kamra row | Shiv Sena Yuva Sena (Shinde faction) General Secretary Rahool Kanal says, Following the procedure of law, (Shiv Sena) Yuva Sena members come to the police station for attendance every Monday and Thursday. We welcome the Court's pic.twitter.com/Rfl9AHMmSL ANI (@ANI) March 31, 2025 This new wave of complaints against Kamra follows the filing of three additional cases at the Khar police station. Among the complainants are the Mayor of Jalgaon, a hotelier, and a businessman from Nashik. These complaints pertain to Kamra's alleged derogatory comments targeting Shinde, which have drawn considerable attention. On March 27, the Mumbai Police had issued a summons to Kamra for questioning, ordering him to appear at the Khar police station by March 31. This marks Kamra's third summons in connection with a case filed by Shiv Sena MLA Murji Patel after Kamra failed to comply with the first two summons. During the legal proceedings, the Madras High Court granted Kamra interim anticipatory bail on March 27, providing him relief until April 7. Kamra had approached the court seeking transit anticipatory bail, claiming that he had been receiving various threats following his satirical remarks. Justice Sunder Mohan's ruling came with certain conditions but allowed Kamra to remain free from immediate arrest.
More trouble for Kunal Kamra, three cases filed against him in Mumbai
One of the complaints was filed by the Mayor of Jalgaon city, while the other two complaints came from a hotelier and a businessman from Nashik, as per the Mumbai Police
More trouble for Kunal Kamra, three cases filed in Mumbai
MUMBAI: Three separate cases have been filed against Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra at Khar police station over his alleged controversial remarks about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. One of the complaints was filed by the Mayor of Jalgaon city, while the other two complaints came from a hotelier and a businessman from Nashik, as per the Mumbai Police. Khar police have called Kamra twice for questioning, but he has not yet appeared for the investigation. Earlier, the Madras High Court on Friday granted interim anticipatory bail to Kunal Kamra in connection with multiple FIRs lodged against him. Justice Sunder Mohan ordered interim anticipatory bail until April 7 with conditions. Kunal Kamra had approached the Madras High Court to seek transit anticipatory bail, claiming he has been receiving many threats following his recent satirical comments. On March 27, the Mumbai police asked the comedian to appear on March 31 at Khar police station for further questioning in the case. This is the third summon issued to Kamra in the case filed by Shiv Sena MLA Murji Patel at the Khar police station. He has failed to appear before the police in the first two summons. Earlier on Thursday, Kunal Kamra criticised the mainstream media, accusing it of serving as a mouthpiece for the ruling party. Kamra labeled the media as vultures and expressed his disdain for the media's role in perpetuating misinformation and distracting from pressing issues. To all those hounding for a quote - The mainstream media at this point is nothing but a miscommunication arm of the ruling party. They are vultures who report on issues that don't matter to the people of this country. If they all shut shop from tomorrow till eternity, they will be doing a favour to the country, its people, and their own children, Kamra posted on X. Kamra sparked a row with his gaddar (traitor) joke allegedly aimed at Eknath Shinde. Several political leaders condemned his remarks during a stand-up show and demanded action against him. Following the controversy, Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena youth group, Yuva Sena, vandalised the Habitat comedy venue where the show was filmed. The comedian, who has had several run-ins with the BJP-led Centre, has refused to apologise for his remark against Shinde. However, he has said that he would cooperate with the police. 'Dont fear this mob': Kunal Kamra refuses to apologise for Shinde jibe at stand-up show An entertainment venue is merely a platform. A space for all sorts of shows. Habitat (or any other venue) is not responsible for my comedy, nor does it have any power or control over what I say or do. Neither does any political party. Attacking a venue for a comedian's words is as senseless as overturning a lorry carrying tomatoes, because you didn't like the butter chicken you were served, Kunal Kamra's statement read. Kunal Kamra also replied to political leaders 'threatening' him to teach a lesson in his official statement. Kamra stated that the 'inability to take a joke at the expense of a powerful public figure does not change' the nature of his right. He added that it is not against the law as far as his knowledge. Our right to freedom of speech and expression is not only to be used to fawn over the powerful and rich even though today's media would have us believe otherwise. Your inability to take a joke at the expense of a powerful public figure does not change the nature of my right. As far as I know, it is not against the law to poke fun at our leaders and the circus that is our political system, Kunal Kamra's statement added.
Akharas differ over name of 2027 Kumbh Mela in Maharashtra
Preparations for the 2027 Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Nashik are advancing, igniting a debate over its name. Trimbakeshwar akharas propose it be called Trimbakeshwar-Nashik Simhastha Kumbh Mela, while Nashik akharas want to retain Nashik Kumbh Mela. Additionally, Nashik akharas demand inclusion in the festival authority and reservation of over 500 acres for the event.
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Nashik Kumbh Mela: State to introduce Kumbh Mela Authority Law on the lines of U.P.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a 1,100 crore plan for the development of Trimbakeshwar Temple and the establishment of a Kumbh Mela Authority Law
Preparations for 2027 Kumbh Mela in Nashik slow, but will overcome challenges, says Fadnavis
Mumbai, Mar 23: Preparations for the 2027 Kumbh Mela in Nashik are progressing at a slower pace than anticipated, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Sunday, describing it as an event of faith and technology. Speaking at a programme of CII Young Indians in Nashik, Fadnavis acknowledged the challenges in organising the large-scale event but expressed confidence in overcoming them. The chief minister noted that while work on infrastructure is currently behind schedule, the situation is improving. We started [] The post Preparations for 2027 Kumbh Mela in Nashik slow, but will overcome challenges, says Fadnavis appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
