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Zeeshan Shaikh
Zeeshan Shaikh is Associate Editor heading the Mumbai reporting team. He covers Maharashtra politics and minority issues. He tweets @zeeshansahafi
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Why everyone wants Raj Thackeray: MNS chief’s meeting with Fadnavis sparks Maharashtra poll buzzSubscriber Only
June 13, 2025 11:36 IST
The meeting was not surprising for those familiar with Thackeray’s political style as his career has been defined by frequent shifts in allegiance and mixed signals to opponents as well as allies.
Sat, Jun 14, 2025
Diva activist had flagged Mumbra train danger in February to Railway ministrySubscriber Only
June 09, 2025 22:15 IST
Railways acknowledged the curved tracks and train tilting, but termed it standard practice as per the Railway Manual.
Mon, Jun 09, 2025
Four lives lost: Monday’s train tragedy highlights daily dangers for Mumbai’s train commutersSubscriber Only
June 09, 2025 19:19 IST
Preliminary reports suggest that Monday’s tragic accident which claimed the lives of four commuters and injured seven occurred due to sudden jerks experienced by passengers as the trains navigated sharp curves between Diva and Mumbra stations.
Mon, Jun 09, 2025
Decode Politics: Allegations of Dawood links to being courted by BJP, why a Shiv Sena (UBT) leader has sparked a row in MaharashtraSubscriber Only
June 05, 2025 20:10 IST
State BJP in two minds over Sudhakar Badgujar; while the leadership believes he can help it retain the Nashik Municipal Corporation, the local unit disagrees. Meanwhile, Uddhav Thackeray’s party has suspended him after he recently met Devendra Fadnavis
Thu, Jun 05, 2025
Samruddhi Mahamarg set to open fully: How it will help, why getting to it from Mumbai remains a challengeSubscriber Only
June 04, 2025 15:19 IST
The world class expressway project will cut travel time between Mumbai and Nagpur to just seven hours, and has the potential to be a game changer – but the upgradation of a vital stretch of the Mumbai-Nashik Highway is key.
Wed, Jun 04, 2025
The many lives of Saquib Nachan: how Padgha village and its most notorious son became synonymous with ‘terror activities’Subscriber Only
June 02, 2025 14:08 IST
From a firebrand leader of the Students Islamic Movement of India to accusations of being a key figure in the Maharashtra module of ISIS, Saquib Nachan has long been under central agencies’ scrutiny.
Mon, Jun 02, 2025
Eid on June 7, Maharashtra livestock panel calls for halt on animal marketsSubscriber Only
June 01, 2025 04:21 IST
Under existing rules, the slaughter of cows, bulls, and bullocks is completely banned in Maharashtra, regardless of age or condition. Possession of beef —the meat of cows, bulls, and bullocks—is also criminalised.
Sun, Jun 01, 2025
Decode Politics: Days after Fadnavis govt unveiled House panel, why it is stuck in Room 102 of a Dhule guest houseSubscriber Only
May 23, 2025 18:43 IST
Rs 1.84 crore cash was recovered from a room allegedly booked by an aide to the head of the Estimates Committee, tasked with scrutinising government spending
Fri, May 23, 2025
Why Mumbai’s cycle tracks failed while global cities pedal aheadSubscriber Only
May 12, 2025 15:24 IST
While dedicated cycle tracks thrive in cities globally, including Amsterdam, Beijing and many others, dedicated cycling infrastructure has failed to take off in Mumbai despite substantial investments by urban local bodies.
Mon, May 12, 2025
SC allows Nashik dargah trustees to withdraw plea: HC may list this weekSubscriber Only
April 22, 2025 03:45 IST
The court has also received a report from the Registrar General, High Court of Judicature at Bombay, on why the dargah committee’s plea challenging the April 1 notice was not listed for hearing.
Tue, Apr 22, 2025
Dargah razing: Nashik civic body had said part of area ‘earmarked for Pir’Subscriber Only
April 20, 2025 04:05 IST
Located in Nashik’s Kathe Galli and nestled among several residential buildings, the decades-old Hazrat Saatpeer Sayed Baba Dargah stood on a large tract of land with seven graves believed to be of Sufi saints.
Sun, Apr 20, 2025
Flagging ‘Maharashtra interest’, Uddhav, Raj signal thaw as questions hover over reunionSubscriber Only
April 19, 2025 20:36 IST
Estranged Thackeray cousins make reconciliatory remarks ahead of the coming BMC polls, even as Uddhav remains wary of Raj’s stance on BJP.
Sat, Apr 19, 2025
Another prisoner’s death in Taloja Jail raises alarm over suicides in Maharashtra’s prisonsSubscriber Only
April 13, 2025 18:09 IST
Over 70 prioners have died by suicide since 2010 in Maharashtra, with NHRC calling for urgent reforms.
Sun, Apr 13, 2025
Time Use Survey: Delhi residents spend 563 minutes daily on work related activities, Nagaland lags at 329 minutesSubscriber Only
April 06, 2025 19:38 IST
The latest survey reveals that Indians engaged in employment and related activities spend an average of 440 minutes per day on such tasks.
Mon, Apr 07, 2025
Marathi in the spotlight: Why language agitations and identity politics resurfaced in MaharashtraSubscriber Only
April 06, 2025 17:15 IST
The recent MNS agitation comes amid a 35 per cent surge in Hindi speakers, the highest growth among all linguistic groups in Maharashtra. However, linguists assert that Marathi culture and identity remain resilient and strong.
Sun, Apr 06, 2025
Maharashtrians spending more time at work, less for socialising, learning and self-care, finds Time Use Survey 2024Subscriber Only
April 05, 2025 20:20 IST
As Maharashtra residents spend more time at jobs, activities like helping neighbours and engaging in cultural events take a hit, according to the Time Use Survey.
Sat, Apr 05, 2025
Atre, Pu La and now Kamra: A look at how satirists found themselves in political crosshairs in MaharashtraSubscriber Only
March 24, 2025 22:40 IST
Humorists in Maharashtra have frequently played a key role in both critiquing and reflecting on the political environment, often at the risk of facing backlash for their remarks.
Tue, Mar 25, 2025
Can Maharashtra politicians take a joke? Kunal Kamra not the first in the dockSubscriber Only
March 24, 2025 15:34 IST
From Pralhad Keshav Atre to Pu La Deshpande, Maharashtra's satirists have had runs-ins with several political heavyweights, including Yashwantrao Chavan, Bal Thackeray and Chhagan Bhujbal, over the decades.
Tue, Mar 25, 2025
Once in limelight for meeting PM Modi over Muslim issues, Hamid Engineer now held for Nagpur violenceSubscriber Only
March 22, 2025 21:22 IST
Engineer founded Minorities Democratic Party to provide a political platform to followers of moderate Islam and Sufism, but his party has struggled to make inroads in any states.
Sat, Mar 22, 2025
Nagpur violence: Dubbed ‘mastermind’ by police, Fahim Khan member of outfit that backs moderate IslamSubscriber Only
March 19, 2025 21:06 IST
Khan, who unsuccessfully contested the Lok Sabha polls against Nitin Gadkari, has long been associated with Minorities Democratic Party, formed as a response to the rising influence of other Muslim sects
Thu, Mar 20, 2025
When Shivaji’s grandson visited Aurangzeb’s tombSubscriber Only
March 16, 2025 07:00 IST
While most Mughal monuments, including Aurangzeb’s tomb, were largely left undisturbed — even thrived — under the Maratha rule, there were occasional incidents of plunder during the Maratha rule.
Sun, Mar 16, 2025
This Ramadan, a look at how Zakat is being channelled to empower vulnerable communitiesSubscriber Only
March 12, 2025 13:00 IST
With Zakat collections during Ramadan estimated between Rs 10,000 crore and Rs 40,000 crore, community-driven initiatives are streamlining distribution to alleviate poverty, provide education, facilitate legal aid, etc.
Wed, Mar 12, 2025
Maharashtra’s debt burden set to soar to Rs 9.32 lakh croreSubscriber Only
March 10, 2025 21:47 IST
The state’s revenue expenditure as per the 2025-26 Budget Estimates (BE) has risen to Rs 6,06,854.68 crore compared to Rs 5,19,513.53 crore of 2024-25 (BE).
Mon, Mar 10, 2025
Decode Politics: How Aurangzeb became a lightning rod in Maharashtra politicsSubscriber Only
March 09, 2025 10:31 IST
While there has always been hostility against the Mughal emperor in Maharashtra because of historical reasons, the antagonism has intensified in the last few years, shaped by the currents of national politics.
Sun, Mar 09, 2025Journalism of Courage
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