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Sharad Pawar meets his estranged nephew Ajit; draws barbs from ally Sanjay Raut

Sharad Pawar meets his estranged nephew Ajit; draws barbs from ally Sanjay Raut

The meeting of the governing council of Pune-based Vasantdada Sugar Institute, a government-recognised research institute, brought together Sharad Pawar, his party’s state president Jayant Patil, and rival NCP leaders Ajit and Dilip Walse Patil

22 March,2025 08:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
NCP to celebrate 'Maharashtra Mahotsav' to mark state's Foundation Day

NCP to celebrate 'Maharashtra Mahotsav' to mark state's Foundation Day

Various social, cultural, artistic, sports and literary programmes will be held in Mumbai between May 1 and May 3 with the aim of introducing the youth to Maharashtra's glorious history

22 March,2025 02:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
'Those who intimidate Muslims or incite communal discord won't be spared'

'Those who intimidate Muslims or incite communal discord won't be spared'

The NCP leader emphasised the importance of communal harmony and unity against divisive forces and said that festivals like Holi, Gudi Padwa, and Eid promote togetherness and should be celebrated collectively, as unity is the true strength of the nation

22 March,2025 12:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Good news for Mumbai commuters! 238 new AC locals approved

Good news for Mumbai commuters! 238 new AC locals approved

Commuter bodies welcome decision; plan to convert all local trains into AC was stopped following opposition from NCP in August 2022

20 March,2025 09:26 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Sharad Pawar’s sister-in-law Bharati Pawar passes away at 77 in Pune

Sharad Pawar’s sister-in-law Bharati Pawar passes away at 77 in Pune

Bharati Pawar, sister-in-law of NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar, passed away at 77 in Pune after a prolonged illness. Her last rites were performed at Vaikunth Crematorium.

18 March,2025 12:57 PM IST | Mumbai
Maharashtra sets sights on $1 trillion economy, prioritises infrastructure

Maharashtra sets sights on $1 trillion economy, prioritises infrastructure

Finance Minister Ajit Pawar says govt committed to state’s growth and budget has been planned to balance progress and expenditure

18 March,2025 07:35 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar
Ladki Bahin Yojana under review as funding drops by Rs 10,000 crore

Ladki Bahin Yojana under review as funding drops by Rs 10,000 crore

Deputy CM Ajit Pawar says there are no plans to wind up the scheme, but some changes would be made

18 March,2025 07:32 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar
Ladki Bahin scheme to empower women and boost state's economy: Ajit Pawar

Ladki Bahin scheme to empower women and boost state's economy: Ajit Pawar

The finance minister said that the beneficiaries who open their accounts under the Ladki Bahin scheme will receive loans ranging from Rs 10,000 to Rs 25,000

17 March,2025 04:02 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Changes in 'Ladki Bahin Yojana' expected: Ajit Pawar

Changes in 'Ladki Bahin Yojana' expected: Ajit Pawar

Ajit Pawar, who holds the finance ministry, made this statement during his reply to the budget discussion in the state legislative assembly on Monday

17 March,2025 03:56 PM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar
Ajit Pawar outlines roadmap for agriculture, industrial sectors in Maharashtra

Ajit Pawar outlines roadmap for agriculture, industrial sectors in Maharashtra

The growth rate of agriculture in 2023-24 was 3.3 per cent, which surged to 8.7 per cent owing to the financial strength provided to the farmers, the finance minister informed the house

17 March,2025 03:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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