Shailesh Gaikwad

Political Editor with Hindustan Times, Mumbai. Ex-Indian Express. Politics. Governance. Infra. Travel. Forests. And a pakka Mumbaikar..

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‘Mahayuti govt uses fund allocation as a tool to weaken the opposition and force defections’
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After jolting Sena (UBT), Shinde boosts his political heft
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'This is just trailer: Eknath Shinde's warning to Uddhav amid UBT Sena split
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I aligned with Sena for political survival to fight my father’s killer: Omraje Nimbalkar
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‘Will step down if you don’t have trust’: Uddhav to Sena (UBT) workers
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[Mumbai Rains @rushikesh_agre_]

20 June.. Monsoon is likely to make a strong comeback looking at Arabian Sea & Bay of Bengal playing its role in reviving monsoon!

For building momentum #MumbaiRains will take next 24-36 hours & passing showers will increase giving heavy rains during midweek ⛈️

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Following the verdict, Omraje--one of the six breakaway MPs of Sena (UBT)--said he has not taken any decision yet. He told mediapersons that he will go to his constituency, meet people and then decide on his future political course.

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All the accused including former NCP minister Padmasinh Patil acquitted in Congress leader Pawanraje Nimbalkar murder case. Pawanraje, father of Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Omraje Nimbalkar, was shot dead alongwith his driver in Navi Mumbai in 2006. Padmasinh is brother of deputy CM Sunetra Pawar.

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Union home minister Amit Shah is in Kolhapur today for multiple programmes. He is accompanied by CM Devendra Fadnavis and deputy CM Eknath Shinde.

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Following the verdict in Pawanraje Nimbalkar murder case, deputy CM Eknath Shinde's office says CBI to appeal against the acquittal of the accused in the higher court.
CM Fadnavis and Shinde discussed the verdict with union home minister Amit Shah who has directed the CBI to file an appeal in the higher court, Shinde's office said. @HT_Mumbai @htTweets

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20 Jun, morning satellite obs again indicate improving monsoon conditions both over Arabian sea & BoB.
Models do indicate possibility of revival of the monsoon during next 2,3 days.
Pl kp following IMD updates

[The Washington Post @washingtonpost]

Exclusive: U.S. intelligence agencies have warned the Trump administration that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is likely to take steps that will undermine President Trump’s effort to reach a lasting peace deal with Iran. https://t.co/LF1mowtp08

[Politics UK @PolitlcsUK]

🚨 BREAKING: Keir Starmer is now considering resigning after Cabinet Ministers called for him to step down

He'll come to a decision with his wife and family over the weekend

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राममंद‍िर की स्‍थापना होने के बाद रामलला को चढ़ावा और भेंट खूब प्राप्‍त हुआ। लेकिन दान की चोरी का आरोप सामने आने के बाद लोग भी अब सामने आकर अपनी भेंट को लेकर आरोप लगाने लगे हैं। कुछ ऐसा ही मामला जौनपुर न‍िवासी कारोबारी के सामने भी आया जो अब चर्चा में आ गया है।

वर्ष 2025 में रामलला को चरण पादुका व हार चढ़ाने वाले अमाई निवासी अजय विश्वकर्मा को आजतक इसकी रसीद नहीं मिल सकी है। वह घर से 22 अक्टूबर 2025 को पैदल अयोध्या के लिए निकले थे। 30 अक्टूबर को सवा किलो चांदी का हार व तकरीबन 300 ग्राम वजनी चांदी की चरण पादुका श्रीराम को समर्पित किया था।

प्रभु श्री राम पर अटूट विश्वास रखने वाले अजय मुंबई में रहकर कारोबार करते हैं। उन्होंने कहा कि चढ़ावे के बाद रसीद मांगने पर कहा गया कि पंजीकृत कराए गए मोबाइल फोन नंबर पर इसे भेज दिया जाएगा।

हालांकि आजतक उन्हें कोई रसीद नहीं मिली है। साथ ही हार को प्रभु के गले में धारण कराए जाने के बाद फोटो भी उनको आज तक नहीं भेजी गई।

राम मंदिर में करोड़ों के चढ़ावे में कथित गबन को लेकर उपजे विवाद पर उन्होंने किसी तरह की प्रतिक्रिया देने से मना कर दिया। कहा कि इसकी जांच एजेंसियां कर रही हैं। ऐसे में उन्हें इसे लेकर कुछ नहीं कहना है।

हालां‍क‍ि मंदिर प्रशासन की ओर से इस लापरवाही को लेकर वह जरूर आहत महसूस करते हैं। हालांक‍ि जांच शुरू होने के बाद अब माना जा रहा है क‍ि चढ़ावे को लेकर नई जानकारी सामने आ सकती है।

#Jaunpur #UP #RamMandir #JagranNews

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Shinde attacks Opposition Leader in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi. "Whoever allies with Congress is finished. It happened with Shiv Sena (UBT), RJD, DMK. His slogan is "Na jitoonga, na jitne doonga"!"

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Uddhav offers to resign amid Sena UBT rebellion buzz: ‘Apologise for defection'
@HT_Mumbai
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"I am not a doctor but I still conduct operations,"says deputy CM Eknath Shinde.
He dares Thackeray faction to try attacking any breakaway MPs. "If you have the guts to do it, our Shiv Sena workers will give you a befitting reply,"he says. @HT_Mumbai @htTweets

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In the foundation day event, Uddhav Thackeray offers to resign.
"I am not someone who will run away in the face of challenges but if you don't have faith in me I am willing to step down,"he says. @HT_Mumbai @htTweets

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"Half of our lives were spent in fighting the Congress but they never tried to finish-off Shiv Sena like the BJP is trying to do. That is the difference between the two parties. As long as merging is concerned, Shiv Sena is formed for Marathi manoos. There is no question of merging it with any party,"says Uddhav Thackeray at Shiv Sena foundation day. @HT_Mumbai @htTweets

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"There is no minimum support price (MSP) for farmers but MSP is being given to the MPs,"says Uddhav Thackeray. @HT_Mumbai @htTweets