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Film directors seek CM’s ‘personal intervention’ in Rohit Shetty house firing probe: ‘Entire fraternity is concerned’

Film directors seek CM’s ‘personal intervention’ in Rohit Shetty house firing probe: ‘Entire fraternity is concerned’

A body of film and TV directors in India has written to Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis expressing ‘shock and concern’ at the firing incident outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s house. They have also sought the CM’s ‘personal intervention’ in the case. Forensic team members remove a shattered glass pane from the balcony of filmmaker Rohit Shetty after unidentified persons opened fire at his multi-storey residence, at Juhu. (PTI Photo) (PTI) IFTDA writes to Maharashtra DM Fadnavis On Sunday morning, four rounds were fired outside the Mumbai home of Rohit Shetty, best known for his Cop Universe and Golmaal films. Even as the Mumbai Police have detained five individuals in connection with the case, the Indian Film & Television Directors’ Association (IFTDA) has strongly condemned the firing incident. The IFTDA wrote to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, urging him to intervene. The statement read, “The entire film fraternity is deeply shocked and concerned about the safety and well-being of one of the most respected and iconic filmmakers of the Indian entertainment industry. Such incidents create an atmosphere …

NCP Reunion Announcement Live Updates: Ajit Pawar Wanted NCP Merger, Says Anil Deshmukh; Key Meet Tomorrow

NCP Reunion Announcement Live Updates: Ajit Pawar Wanted NCP Merger, Says Anil Deshmukh; Key Meet Tomorrow

A series of political meetings in Mumbai has fuelled speculation of a Maharashtra cabinet reshuffle following the death of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash on Wednesday. Sources said senior leaders, including Chhagan Bhujbal, Sunil Tatkare and Dhananjay Munde, met Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at Varsha Bungalow on Thursday. The discussions were centred on communication related to the portfolios held by Ajit Pawar. A separate meeting was also held earlier between Chief Minister Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and BJP state president Ravindra Chavan at the same venue. Amid these developments, sources close to the Pawar family said the Nationalist Congress Party is likely to call a meeting of its legislature party on Friday. Sunetra Pawar is expected to be elected as the CLP leader, sources said. Senior NCP leader Anil Deshmukh said the decision on Ajit Pawar’s political successor would be taken by the family collectively. He added that it was Ajit Pawar’s heartfelt wish that both factions of the NCP should merge at the earliest and that he had …

PM Modi condoles deaths of six after car plunges into 600-foot gorge in Nashik

PM Modi condoles deaths of six after car plunges into 600-foot gorge in Nashik

Published on: Dec 07, 2025 11:27 pm IST The victims, all residents of Pimpalgaon Baswant in Niphad taluka, died on the spot. Six people were killed after a car plunged into a 600-foot-deep gorge at Saptashring Garh Ghat in Nashik district’s Kalwan taluka on Sunday, a police official said. The accident occurred around 4 pm. Nashik: Wrecked remains of a car after it fell into a 600-foot deep gorge in Saptashring Garh Ghat in Nashik’s Kalwan taluka, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Six people were killed in the incident. (PTI) The victims, all residents of Pimpalgaon Baswant in Niphad taluka, died on the spot. The Toyota Innova, which was carrying seven occupants, was severely damaged in the crash. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed grief over the deaths in an accident near Nashik in Maharashtra. “Deeply saddened by the loss of lives due to a mishap in Nashik, Maharashtra. My thoughts are with those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that the injured recover soon,” the PM said. The deceased have been identified …

‘If We Ask People Today…’: Maharashtra Miniter Dada Bhuse Projects Eknath Shinde As Next CM | India News

‘If We Ask People Today…’: Maharashtra Miniter Dada Bhuse Projects Eknath Shinde As Next CM | India News

Last Updated:November 28, 2025, 12:12 IST Maharashtra cabinet minister and senior Shiv Sena leader Dada Bhuse said that he was confident that party chief and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde would make a comeback as CM. Maharashtra Miniter Dada Bhuse Projects Eknath Shinde As Next CM. (Photo: X) Shiv Sena minister Dada Bhuse has expressed confidence that Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who he believes resides in the hearts of the people, will once again lead the state. Speaking at a rally for local body elections in Nandurbar on Wednesday, the School Education Minister stated, “Even today, if you ask people who the chief minister is in their hearts, they will say it is Eknath ji Shinde.” Furthermore, Bhuse reassured the crowd, saying, “Do not worry. Destiny will again see Eknath Shinde leading Maharashtra.” Shinde was a CM who would meet everyone even late in the night and worked for 20-22 hours a day, Bhuse further claimed. His remarks come at a time when there is a strain in the ties between the Shiv …

Unfortunately India thought that urbanisation was a sin: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis | Pune News

Unfortunately India thought that urbanisation was a sin: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis | Pune News

Mahrashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said since there had been a principle that “India lives in villages”, urbanisation was considered a sin in the country. Fadnavis was speaking at an event called Pune Urban Dialogue at Yashwantrao Chavan Academy Of Development Administration. “If we see the history of the world, while countries or economies went from developing to developed, the route was only urbanisation. There is no developed economy that has been able to stop urbanisation. Unfortunately in our country we always thought that urbanisation is a sin, because we had a principle that India lives in villages. Which was true as well, India did stay in its villages. But we got stuck in the resolution that India will always live in its villages,” said Fadnavis. Fadvanis said that as urbanisation that comes with development was considered a sin, India did not have any facility to manage this urbanisation. “Today we see that the cities of our country have become squalid. The reason is that when this urbanisation was happening, people came towards …

Uddhav Thackeray’s ‘evidence’ reaction to Disha Salian death allegation against son Aditya Thackeray | Latest News India

Uddhav Thackeray’s ‘evidence’ reaction to Disha Salian death allegation against son Aditya Thackeray | Latest News India

Mar 20, 2025 10:52 PM IST Aditya Thackeray, a former minister, dismissed the allegations as an attempt to malign his image. Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday rubbished allegations of his son Aditya Thackeray’s involvement in the death of celebrity manager Disha Salian in 2020 and said his family had no connection with the case. He said those who accuse his family of being involved in her death must come forward with evidence. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray interacts with media in Mumbai.(ANI ) Uddhav Thackeray was reacting to the plea of advocate Nilesh Ojha – who represents Disha’s father Satish Salian – claiming Aaditya Thackeray was a suspect in the case and that corrupt police officials had attempted to cover it up. Aditya Thackeray, a former minister, dismissed the allegations as an attempt to malign his image. Also read: Aaditya Thackeray on Disha Salian death allegation: ‘Attempts to malign image’ Uddhav Thackeray, who was the CM of Maharashtra at the time of Disha Salian’s death in 2020, said making false allegations …

Maharashtra: Explosions Heard On Torched Vehicles In Mahal Area Of Nagpur | N18S

Maharashtra: Explosions Heard On Torched Vehicles In Mahal Area Of Nagpur | N18S

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Maha CM Fadnavis says Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava corrects ‘historical injustice’ done to Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj | Bollywood

Maha CM Fadnavis says Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava corrects ‘historical injustice’ done to Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj | Bollywood

Actor Vicky Kaushal‘s period drama Chhaava is making waves across India, and the film received much love and appreciation from BJP leaders in Mumbai. (Also read: PM Narendra Modi praises Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava: ‘In dino Chhaava ki dhoom machi hui hai’) Chhaava stars Vicky Kaushal as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. Special screening of Chhaava for Maharashtra leaders Maharashtra Minister Aditi Sunil Tatkare organised a special screening for MLAs and MLCs. “Chhaava movie was released a few days ago and we felt that all our MLAs and council members should definitely watch this movie. So we organized a special screening of this during the session and the star cast and their production, distributors also supported it a lot,” Maharashtra Minister Aditi Sunil Tatkare told ANI. Directed by Laxman Utekar, Chhaava stars Vicky Kaushal as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and Akshaye Khanna as Emperor Aurangzeb. It also stars Rashmika Mandanna and Divya Dutta. Expressing her gratitude to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, she added, “I am thankful to our state’s CM Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CMs Ajit Pawar, Eknath …

Eknath Shinde gives Cabinet meetings a miss amid political upheavals in Maharashtra

Eknath Shinde gives Cabinet meetings a miss amid political upheavals in Maharashtra

Image Source : INDIA TV Eknath Shinde did not attend the meeting held on February 3, and the seat beside Devendra Fadnavis can be seen vacant. Maharashtra’s Mahayuti government came into power after much political upheaval around who will take up what office. Reportedly, the Deputy Chief Minister of the state has been “angry” and was even absent from the first cabinet meeting that was held on Monday. Ekanth Shinde, who formerly was Maharashtra’s CM, is apparently unhappy over the controversy going on regarding the appointment of Guardian Ministers of Nashik and Raigad districts. The meeting saw the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and second Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, although from the Shinde Shiv Sena party’s side Minister of State Yogesh Kadam and other ministers also attended the meeting.  BJP has used Eknath Shinde: Sanjay Raut Shiv Sena’s Sanjay Raut and Aditya Thackeray from the Uddhav Thackeray faction have been continuously attacking Eknath Shinde over his anger. Sanjay Raut has already said that BJP has used Eknath Shinde and now BJP will sideline …

Dia Mirza urges Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis to address air pollution in Mumbai: ‘Appeal to you as a mother’ | Bollywood

Dia Mirza urges Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis to address air pollution in Mumbai: ‘Appeal to you as a mother’ | Bollywood

Actor and environmental activist Dia Mirza has expressed her concern over Mumbai’s deteriorating air quality. She has urged Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to take immediate action. Also read: Dia Mirza says every single actress was told to have a ‘certain weight’ in early 2000s: ‘Aurat ho to shelf life hai’ Dia Mirza has been an advocate for environmental conservation for long. Dia’s plea to the CM On Monday, the actor took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to urge the Chief Minister to take swift action to bring the issue under control. She also shared that air pollution can have a grave impact on public health, especially children. Tagging the official account of Maharashtra CM, Dia wrote, “Sir, @Dev_Fadnavis, the levels of #AirPollution in Mumbai and Maharashtra is continuing to cause irreversible damage to lungs and health of our children”. “I appeal to you as a mother to please address this matter with the empathy and urgency of a parent (folded hand emoji),” she added. Along with the note, the actor also shared a …