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Alok Deshpande
Alok is a Special Correspondent with the The Indian Express' Mumbai bureau. A post-graduate in Geology, Alok shifted to journalism while with an NGO that worked in the water sector. An alumnus of the Asian College of Journalism, Chennai, Alok's interested in topics of administration and politics, and he writes on politics, governance and hinterlands. He tweets @alokdesh
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Prompt response to ‘misleading’ news part of annual KRAs of IAS officersSubscriber Only
June 19, 2025 21:49 IST
A senior IAS official said while they personally agree that citizens should be informed about factual data and info, it may not be in the control of administrative heads to control the spread of the news.
Thu, Jun 19, 2025
Why is election for a cooperative sugar mill in Baramati capturing Maharashtra’s attention?Subscriber Only
June 19, 2025 20:20 IST
The Baramati cooperative sugar mill election is crucial for Ajit Pawar as he seeks to maintain control over the cooperative sector, which has historically seen opposition from the Taware family.
Thu, Jun 19, 2025
Maharashtra: Feasibility study on water taxi routes in MMR presented; estimated capital cost Rs 2,500 croreSubscriber Only
June 17, 2025 05:41 IST
While Rs 2,500 crore was estimated as the capital cost, for the upgrade of existing water transport terminals, the estimated cost is Rs 5 crore per terminal
Tue, Jun 17, 2025
Agriculture dept plans to use land to build farm produce shopping mallSubscriber Only
June 16, 2025 22:31 IST
As per the plan, 50 percent of the mall will be given to the private players for commercial use where shops and showrooms of their choice can be set up.
Mon, Jun 16, 2025
State forms committee to look into demand for farm loan waiver Subscriber Only
June 14, 2025 19:49 IST
Senior Congress leader Balasaheb Thorat questioned the need to form a committee
Sat, Jun 14, 2025
Maharashtra may dilute public security bill after legislators, civil society raise red flagSubscriber Only
June 14, 2025 19:08 IST
The state government in May 2024 introduced the Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill, 2024. It gives sweeping powers to the state government to clamp down Naxal activities.
Sat, Jun 14, 2025
How the four-member ward system will change civic elections in MaharashtraSubscriber Only
June 13, 2025 16:52 IST
There will be a four-member ward system in 28 out of 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, barring Mumbai.
Fri, Jun 13, 2025
Liquor prices to go up as Maharashtra govt hikes excise duty on IMFL by 50%Subscriber Only
June 10, 2025 20:10 IST
Introduces local category — Maharashtra Made Liquor (MML)
Tue, Jun 10, 2025
Tender process for cold chain equipment: Maharashtra health dept orders probe into ‘irregularities’Subscriber Only
June 08, 2025 19:42 IST
This is the second inquiry ordered by the state’s Public Health department in the span of one week.
Sun, Jun 08, 2025
Distance between Gateway and Navi Mumbai airport to be nearly halved as water transport terminal to come up at TargharSubscriber Only
June 06, 2025 20:20 IST
Earlier this week, City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) made a presentation of the possible project site to Maharashtra's ports department.
Sat, Jun 07, 2025
No CDSCO certificate, incomplete docs: Health dept orders inquiry over irregularities in medical equipment purchaseSubscriber Only
June 05, 2025 22:58 IST
The allegations against the tender process involve that of financial irregularity as well as violating the administrative proceedings to favour select contractors
Thu, Jun 05, 2025
Pollution control body clears construction of Radio Club jetty near Gateway of IndiaSubscriber Only
June 05, 2025 00:32 IST
The Rs 229-crore project to develop a passenger jetty and a terminal building at Radio Club near the Gateway of India in Mumbai has drawn flak from Colaba residents who cited damage to the heritage precinct and the increased traffic congestion.
Thu, Jun 05, 2025
Ministers of State sulk as cabinet ministers refuse to delegate authority; at least three of them write to Maharashtra CMSubscriber Only
June 04, 2025 22:31 IST
In Maharashtra, the council of ministers has six Ministers of State. Among them, three ministers have charge of six departments each while the rest three have charge of five departments each.
Thu, Jun 05, 2025
From the Mughals’ successors to dancing skills, ruling Shiv Sena and NCP lock hornsSubscriber Only
June 02, 2025 14:24 IST
While speaking at the birthday celebration of Sena minister Bharat Gogawale, Mahendra Thorave also warned that NCP leader Sunil Tatkare's file on the irrigation scam has not yet been closed.
Mon, Jun 02, 2025
Maharashtra farmers may get less compensation for crop losses due to heavy rainfallSubscriber Only
May 31, 2025 22:05 IST
As per the 2024 order, land area eligible for compensation was increased to 3 hectares from 2 hectares.
Sat, May 31, 2025
Restructure panel that will frame state youth policy: Opposition to CM FadnavisSubscriber Only
May 30, 2025 00:33 IST
On May 28, the state government announced a committee comprising of six legislators---three from the Legislative Assembly and three from the Legislative Council---apart from ministers, officials and private individuals.
Fri, May 30, 2025
No woman, no opposition leaders | Restructure panel that will frame state youth policy: Opp to CM FadnavisSubscriber Only
May 29, 2025 20:02 IST
NCP's Dattatray Bharne, who is the state sports and youth welfare minister, is the president of the committee.
Thu, May 29, 2025
‘Irregularities’ in tribal welfare schemes: Govt removes 34 firms from blacklistSubscriber Only
May 28, 2025 22:49 IST
State election commission declared dates on Wednesday; votes to be counted on June 25
Wed, May 28, 2025
Had warned Manmohan Singh about misuse of PMLA: Sharad PawarSubscriber Only
May 18, 2025 04:20 IST
“According to me the first thing to do after change in power in the state and the Centre has to be to change these amendments in the Act used by the ED" said the NCP (SP) chief
Sun, May 18, 2025
How Sharad Pawar has broken ranks with Oppn: Parliament session on truce to Adani, Rafale rowsSubscriber Only
May 15, 2025 07:16 IST
On Pawar's “inscrutable moves”, a Congress leader says, “He likes to keep everybody guessing without giving hints of his next play. This creates an aura of uncertainty around him while ensuring that he cannot be taken for granted.”
Thu, May 15, 2025
Amid merger speculation, Sharad Pawar will be only one to take final call, says NCP(SP)Subscriber Only
May 14, 2025 23:17 IST
No talks held with NCP(SP) leaders: Ajit
Thu, May 15, 2025
Ajit Pawar clears the air, tells legislators, ‘No talks with anyone on a merger’Subscriber Only
May 14, 2025 15:36 IST
NCP(SP) chief Sharad Pawar had recently acknowledged internal divisions within his party on the question of reuniting with Ajit Pawar’s faction.
Wed, May 14, 2025
Is NCP heading for a merger? Speculation gains ground as Pawars share stage againSubscriber Only
May 13, 2025 08:54 IST
This comes days after Sharad Pawar, in an interview to The Indian Express, admitted that his party leaders were divided about joining hands with Ajit, his nephew and NCP chief
Tue, May 13, 2025
Eight months after collapse, new Shivaji statue inaugurated by CM FadnavisSubscriber Only
May 12, 2025 04:17 IST
Following the collapse of the original statue after heavy rainfall, both the sculptor and the structural consultant were arrested
Mon, May 12, 2025
Huge pendency: Maharashtra water conservation dept to scrap projects worth Rs 2,000 crSubscriber Only
May 09, 2025 19:27 IST
The government has already spent around Rs 11,000 crore and requires at least Rs 10,000 crore more to complete the projects.
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