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The party formed in 1999 by Sharad Pawar has been instrumental in shaping Maharashtra's political landscape for over two decades. However, it found itself at crossroads with alliances following a vertical split in 2023, leading to the formation of the NCP (Ajit Pawar Faction) and the NCI (SP) led by veteran leader Sharad Pawar.
BJP and the MahaYuti coalition are set to have an advantage on Maratha votes due to the reservation bill. However, analysts have warned that no party is presently in a position to attract a sizeable number of Marathas in its favour
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According to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) officials, the key conspirator of Bengaluru's Rameshwaram Cafe blast case, Muzammil Shareef, was picked up on Wednesday and placed in custody after NIA teams cracked down at 18 locations, including 12 in Karnataka, five in Tamil Nadu and one in Uttar Pradesh.
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The 60-year-old renowned Bollywood actor Govinda was welcomed by the party chief and Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde. Upon joining the party, the actor expressed his wish to work in the art and culture field, if given a chance.
President Mahmoud Abbas, who has led the PA for nearly two decades and remains in overall control, announced the new government in a presidential decree on Thursday. None of the incoming ministers is a well-known figure.
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Most Indian weddings are no longer what they used to be but have become a showcase of social conservatism
Glitzy, opulent weddings popularised by Bollywood inspire real-life marriage ceremonies, making them all look the same, drowning out local customs, cuisines, and contexts
Young couples are now exploring the idea of stepping outside the traditional mandaps and scouting for unique destinations in India and abroad
Destination weddings have picked up pace in Kashmir. Though it’s an expensive affair, but that has not stopped people from pouring in to the Valley to do wedding recces
From staged to candid and back—wedding photography has come a full circle
Most professional matchmakers operate like big businesses today—super-organised, digitally savvy, keen to extend their reach beyond Indian shores
Bridal wear has gone extravagant with custom-made couture created by leading Indian designers
During some recent big fat pre-wedding festivities, the beaming groom fondly talked about his maternal grandmother and mentioned she is a “proud Nagar Brahmin”. Much like Indian society, desi weddings remain mired in divisions of caste and class
As the trend of lavish five-day weddings becomes the norm, many are going back to the roots to revive lapsed traditions
Tribal communities in the country have had interesting and unique wedding customs, but most have gone extinct with time
With the Prime Minister announcing the poor, women, farmers, and the youths as new caste categories, it would be interesting to see its impact on the upcoming General Elections
Female voters are set to outnumber male voters by the 2029 Lok Sabha elections in India. Yet, the number of women in the political domain remains woefully low
Nearly two crore young voters will cast ballots for their next government this year. One of their major issues—unemployment
The farming community has always been given great significance when it comes to poll promises and manifestoes. But many of their issues have never been resolved
On March 5, 2024, the Bombay High Court acquitted Saibaba along with Hem Mishra, Mahesh Tirki, Vijay Tirki, Prashant Rahi, and Pandu Narote. Five of them, inlcuding Saibaba, had been sentenced to life for alleged Maoist links.
The revelation of donor-recipient connections in electoral bonds may cause discomfort to the BJP—the biggest beneficiary. But many others are looking for cover, too
Virendra Ganvir uses theatre as a medium to confront the societal inequalities associated with manual scavenging
Most of Yash Chopra’s iconic films, including Deewaar, Kabhi Kabhie and Silsila were shot by the prolific Kay Gee
Once you immerse in these sights and smells and finally surrender, then the gully shows you things
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The political landscape in Bihar has undergone a significant transformation since the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, with major realignments and shifting allegiances among the key players
Why India Inc. May See Profit Margins Slim Next Financial Year
Here is what India -- and the other teams in Group A of AFC second round -- need to do for Igor Stimac's team to qualify for next round
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Prithviraj Sukumaran starrer ‘Aadujeevitham’ released earlier today. Also known as ‘The Goat Life’ the film has been garnering great reviews. Here are a few reasons why you shouldn’t miss the movie.
From Jannat Zubair to Karan Singh Grover, here are seven popular stars who turned down the offer to be a part of 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.' Take a look at the list here.
Check out the top seven controversies of actress-politician Kangana Ranaut.
Starring Vijay Deverakonda and Mrunal Thakur, the trailer of 'Family Star' is here. The movie is set to release on April 5.
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