Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde visited Guwahati, Assam, to pray at the Kamakhya Devi Temple, an important religious site. This visit comes just before the assembly elections on November 20, making it strategically significant. Shinde plans to perform his prayers at the temple on Wednesday. This isn’t his first visit; he previously came in June 2022 with 39 rebel MLAs during a political crisis that led to the fall of Uddhav Thackeray’s government. Shinde became Chief Minister on June 30, 2022, with support from the BJP, and returned to the temple in November 2022 for blessings. As elections approach, Shinde’s party, the Shiv Sena, has yet to announce its candidates.
23 October,2024 05:26 PM IST
Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt’s Brahmastra Part One: Shiva achieved significant recognition at the 70th National Awards 2024. On Tuesday, producer Karan Johar and director Ayan Mukerji were honored with the National Film Award for Best Film in AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comic). The award was presented by President Droupadi Murmu during a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan in the national capital. The film also received awards in several categories: Best Male Playback Singer, awarded to Arijit Singh for the song "Kesariya," Best Film in AVGC, and Best Music Director (Songs), which went to Pritam.
09 October,2024 06:54 PM IST
Manvat Murders is inspired by a true case and real people. The Marathi series revisits a chilling killing spree from 1972 to 1974 involving human sacrifice and blood rituals. With such an intense storyline, it's no wonder the stars showed up to catch the series that’s got everyone talking. The show, announced on SonyLIV, is adapted from Ramakant S. Kulkarni's book Footprints on the Sand of Crime and features Ashutosh Gowariker, Sai Tamhankar, Makarand Anaspure, Sonali Kulkarni, Kishor Kadam, and Mayur Khandge.
04 October,2024 09:31 PM IST | Mumbai
The man accused in sexual assault case of two minor girls in Badlapur died on Monday evening in retaliatory firing. The incident occurred after Akshay Shinde snatched a gun from a police officer and opened fire at him. The accused was soon rushed to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The alleged sexual assault of two fourth-grade girls at a school in Maharashtra’s Badlapur had sparked outrage. Following this, angry protesters took to the streets, leading to train halts and internet ban in the city. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde informed that the Police shot the accused in self-defence. Meanwhile, Congress’ Prithviraj Chavan questioned Mumbai Police’s investigation alleging them of frequent changes in narratives. Shiv Sena workers celebrated the death of Badlapur sexual assault accused at Thane’s Railway station on September 24.
24 September,2024 11:13 AM IST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has strongly condemned the recent Shivaji statue collapse incident, calling it a deeply saddening event. Shinde emphasized that Shivaji Maharaj represents more than just a political issue; he is a symbol of identity and faith for the people of Maharashtra. He criticized the opposition for allegedly politicizing the incident, stating that such actions are regrettable. Shinde also referred to the destruction of a Shivaji Maharaj statue in Karnataka, expressing anger and suggesting that those responsible should face severe consequences. He accused the MVA (Maha Vikas Aghadi) of staging protests to exploit the situation politically, asserting that the people of Maharashtra are discerning and will express their dissatisfaction at the polls, potentially dealing a strong electoral rebuke to the opposition.
01 September,2024 02:34 PM IST
After the Shivaji statue collapse earlier this week at the Rajkot Fort in Maharashtra’s Sindhudurg district, the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) staged a protest at Hutatma Chowk, followed by a march to the Gateway of India. The protesters gathered in large numbers to voice for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaja's statue collapse incident. Meanwhile, Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis slammed MVAs protest. He said that it is completely a “political” agitation and said that Congress and MVA never respected Chhatrapati Shivaji and the grand old party should apologise for disrespecting Chhatrapati Shivaji on various occasions. For the unversed, A 35-foot statue of Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj collapsed at Rajkot Fort in Malvan, Maharashtra, on August 26, 2024. The statue, which was unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 4, 2023, during Navy Day celebrations, fell around 1 p.m.
01 September,2024 12:24 PM IST
Amid the ongoing controversy over Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Statue Collapse, while addressing a gathering in Maharashtra’s Palghar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi apologised and expressed pain and apologised over the collapse of Shivaji Maharaj’s statue in Sindhudurg. "Those who consider Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj as their deity and have been deeply hurt, I bow my head and apologise to them. Our values are different. For us, nothing is bigger than our deity," said PM Modi. Chetan Patil, the structural consultant of the Shivaji Maharaj statue that collapsed in the Malvan area of Sindhudurg, has been arrested from Kolhapur, said senior officials of Kolhapur Police.
30 August,2024 04:44 PM IST
The political controversy over the Shivaji statue collapse doesn’t seem to decrease anytime soon. The Maharashtra political opposition is now demanding CM Eknath Shinde’s resignation over the incident and it seems to have opened up a can of worms. The blame game is rife with the Indian Navy and the Maharashtra Government blaming each other for the 35-foot statue collapse. But what actually led to the statue collapse? Take a look.
29 August,2024 05:46 PM IST
A 35-foot statue of Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj collapsed at Rajkot Fort in Malvan, Maharashtra, on August 26, 2024. The statue, which was unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 4, 2023, during Navy Day celebrations, fell around 1 p.m. The incident occurred amidst heavy rains and strong winds that have affected the Sindhudurg district over the past few days. Experts are currently investigating the cause of the collapse. In response to the incident, Maharashtra State Education Minister Deepak Kesarkar visited the site on August 27 to inspect the damage. He described the event as an accident. BJP leader Nilesh N. Rane also arrived for an inspection. The authorities are working to assess the full impact of the collapse and address any safety concerns related to the fort and its surroundings.
27 August,2024 01:21 PM IST
Renowned singer Kailash Kher, who is an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva, is coming out with a new song that praises the beauty of Lord Krishna on Janmashtami 2024. Kailash gets candid about the process of how the spiritual track was written and emphasizes its significance and relevance today. He also spoke about how a devotee only keeps on asking and stated that it’s about time we also thank the almighty for what he has given. Watch the video for more.
21 August,2024 06:16 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
