'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
"Dubo-dubo ke maarenge...": Raj Thackeray hits back at Nishikant Dubey's "patak patak ke maarenge" remarksReacting to Dubey's remarks, the MNS chief asserted that he will not compromise on matters related to the Marathi language and the people o...
19 Jul, 2025, 08.11 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
"No dispute between UP, Maharashtra": Shiv Sena-UBT's Anand Dubey on language rowAnand Dubey of Shiv Sena (UBT) addresses the Maharashtra language issue. He denies any conflict between Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. Dube...
13 Jul, 2025, 04.14 PM 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
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
Maharashtra minister Rane objects to 'Hindus' being targeted for not speaking in MarathiNitesh Rane criticized MNS supporters for allegedly assaulting a shopkeeper for not speaking Marathi, questioning their courage to enforce ...
04 Jul, 2025, 02.23 PM 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
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
'Chhaava' to be screened in Parliament today: PM Modi, ministers, and MPs likely to watch Vicky Kaushal-starrer movieParliament will screen the Hindi film 'Chhaava' about Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other of...
25 Mar, 2025, 10.07 AM 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
National Film Awards: Irrfan Khan gets best actor for Paan Singh Tomar, Vicky Donor best popular filmAcclaimed actor Irrfan Khan has bagged the renowned 6oth National Films Awards for his biopic Paan Singh Tomar, which has also won Best Hin...
18 Mar, 2013, 10.33 PM IST
- Double increments for Marathi postgraduates: BMC
The top decision-making body of Shiv Sena-BJP controlled BMC has decided to give double increments to Marathi postgraduates among the 1.2 l...
03 Sep, 2010, 12.18 PM IST
Maharashtra CM backtracks, says any local language will doMaharashtra CM said cab drivers may know any local language including Hindi & Gujarati.
21 Jan, 2010, 04.48 PM IST
- ‘It’s not about Hindi per se. I won’t salute a goonda’
Azmi talks linguistic politics with S Balakrishnan.
15 Nov, 2009, 11.26 AM IST
- 'We won't allow release of films starring Bachchans'
Raj Thackeray on Monday said his party MNS will not allow release of films starring Bachchans till Jaya Bachchan tenders an unconditional a...
08 Sep, 2008, 06.04 PM IST