People in Maharashtra must learn Marathi, but violence unacceptable: FadnavisMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis emphasized pride in the Marathi language. He encouraged all residents to learn it, offering st...
01 May, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
'What's the need to speak in Marathi in Bhiwandi?' asks SP leader Azmi, sparks language rowSamajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi sparked controversy in Bhiwandi by questioning the necessity of speaking Marathi, asking "What is the differen...
02 Oct, 2025, 11.41 AM IST
R Madhavan breaks silence on Hindi-Marathi language controversy, says 'I have never had any...'Amid the ongoing Hindi-Marathi language debate in Maharashtra, actor R Madhavan shared that he has never faced any challenges due to langua...
13 Jul, 2025, 07.45 PM IST
Auto-rickshaw driver thrashed by Sena (UBT) workers over 'anti-Marathi' remarks; video goes viralA video went viral showing an auto-rickshaw driver allegedly being beaten by Shiv Sena (UBT) workers in Palghar for 'anti-Marathi' remarks....
13 Jul, 2025, 11.57 AM IST
Beating someone for not speaking Marathi is not acceptable: Former CM Prithviraj ChavanPrithviraj Chavan criticized assaults for not speaking Marathi. He opposed Hindi imposition in primary education. Naseer Hussain advocated ...
09 Jul, 2025, 09.45 AM IST
Language row: Raj Thackeray issues gag order to MNS cadresMNS chief Raj Thackeray has restricted party members from media interactions and social media posts without his approval, following a joint...
09 Jul, 2025, 09.28 AM IST
Marathi language row: BJP MP Dubey's remarks inappropriate, risk creating confusion, says CM FadnavisMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis criticized BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's remarks on the state's language row. Fadnavis stated Dubey...
08 Jul, 2025, 07.28 PM IST
Dubey's controversial remark heats up Maha politicsBJP MP Nishikant Dubey's remarks on Marathi language and Maharashtra's economic contribution have sparked a major controversy. His statemen...
08 Jul, 2025, 12.01 AM IST
"Fadnavis' govt hit a sixer and cancelled the decision": Ramdas Athawale on Maharashtra three-language policyUnion Minister Ramdas Athawale lauded the Maharashtra government's withdrawal of the three-language policy, noting that the Devendra Fadnav...
01 Jul, 2025, 10.10 AM IST
BJP trying to create divide among people on basis of language: Uddhav ThackerayUddhav Thackeray accused the BJP of attempting to divide people based on language and imposing a 'language emergency' in Maharashtra. He cl...
26 Jun, 2025, 02.06 PM IST
Maharashtra halts move to introduce Hindi as the third language for class 1 to class 5 studentsAmidst growing opposition, the Maharashtra government has temporarily suspended its decision to introduce Hindi as a third language for stu...
23 Jun, 2025, 11.36 PM IST
Maharashtra mandates Hindi as third language in schools, Marathi language activists slam decisionThe Maharashtra government's order mandating Hindi as a third language for Classes 1 to 5 in Marathi and English medium schools has sparked...
18 Jun, 2025, 11.31 AM IST
Sena UBT, MNS object to Hindi as third Language in Maharashtra primary wingMaharashtra's decision to mandate Hindi in primary schools faces opposition from Shiv Sena UBT and MNS. Sanjay Raut questions the need, cit...
19 Apr, 2025, 12.31 AM IST
'Modi' remark row: BJP MLA asks Maha Congress chief to publish pic of 'goon'The opposition BJP has been demanding police action against Patole and his arrest.
19 Jan, 2022, 02.14 PM IST
Auto permits only for Marathi speakers in Mumbai sparks controversySachin Ahir claimed that the mandatory clause of ability to speak Marathi is wrong and there should be no compulsion.
16 Sep, 2015, 10.07 AM IST
NCP to decide on Ajit's Pawar's resignation: CongressCong today said that NCP has to take a call on the demand for Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's resignation over his controversial remarks on drought.
12 Apr, 2013, 05.57 PM IST
- NCP to decide on Ajit's resignation: Congress
BJP and Shiv Sena have been gunning for Pawar over his crass "urinating-in-the-dam" statement that belittled the tragedy of farmers facing ...
12 Apr, 2013, 05.08 PM IST