Education is considered pious in our culture, but has now become unaffordable: HC

Mumbai: Education, which is considered pious in the Indian culture, has now become unaffordable, the Bombay High Court has said noting it is the state’s constitutional responsibility to ensure quality education reaches everyone. A division bench of Justices A S Chandurkar and Jitendra Jain made these observations while refusing to quash decisions taken by the … Read more

Maharashtra government approves bill to extend 10 per cent reservation to Marathas

The Maharashtra government on Tuesday approved a bill, extending reservation to Marathas above the 50 per cent mark in a special session of the state legislature. The bill for 10 per cent Maratha quota that the Mahayuti government of Eknath Shinde has approved on Tuesday is similar to the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes Act, … Read more

Ashok Chavan: Ashok Chavan likely to join BJP today, a day after former Maharashtra CM quit Congress

After quitting Congress, former Maharashtra CM Ashok Chavan is likely to join BJP today, according to a source in his office as tweeted by ANI. This follows his formal resignation from the Indian National Congress (INC) just a day ago. Chavan’s departure from the INC adds to the recent trend of high-profile leaders exiting the … Read more

Maharashtra Govt Gives Nod To Rs 83,600 Crore Nagpur-Goa Shaktipeeth Expressway

Maharashtra Gives Nod To Rs 83,600 Crore Nagpur-Goa Shaktipeeth Expressway. (Photo: Nagpur Trends)(Representation Image) It is anticipated that after completion of construction, the trip from Nagpur to Goa will take only 8 hours instead of the current 20. The Maharashtra government led by Eknath Shinde has approved the construction of the Nagpur-Goa Shaktipeeth Expressway, also … Read more

Maharashtra Government Releases Guidelines for Student Internships Across Diverse Sectors

MUMBAI: While a considerable number of students from traditional and professional courses will soon be seeking internship roles, the state government has issued guidelines to streamline the process. Alongside industries, NGOs, financial institutions, and banks, students can also pursue internships under professionals, such as chartered accountants, lawyers, or artists. According to the institute’s internship policy, … Read more

Agitation will continue till Maratha members receive benefits under new notification: Manoj Jarange

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange on Sunday said the agitation will continue until members of the community start receiving benefits under the Maharashtra government’s proposed notification, a day after he called off the protest in Navi Mumbai. Jarange is facing criticism from certain sections which claimed that the government had given him only a draft … Read more

Some people who are in their 80s not willing to retire: Ajit’s veiled jibe at uncle Sharad Pawar

NCP leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday took a veiled jibe at his uncle Sharad Pawar over his age, saying some people are not ready to retire even though they are in their 80s. “Employees of Maharashtra government retire at the age of 58. Most people normally stop their active professional … Read more

Maratha reservation: SC will hear on January 24 Maharashtra govt’s curative petition against quota verdict

The Supreme Court has posted for hearing on January 24 a curative petition filed by the Maharashtra government challenging its May 5, 2021 judgment, which had held the Maratha reservation law unconstitutional. The curative petition is the last chance available to the people or parties in the case after the review petition is dismissed or … Read more