Page 5 - Latest Updates on Eknath Shinde
Fadnavis asks to inquire Shinde's previous decision, hinting widening rift
CM Fadnavis issued an order in which he underlined some 'irregularities' in the state's Minimum Support Price schemes and selection of nodal agencies for crop procurement
 "Fadnavis asks to inquire Shinde's previous decision, hinting widening rift")
Ajit Pawar unclear on target of Shinde's 'don't take me lightly' remark
"It is still not clear whether 'Mashal' should not be taken lightly or someone else should not take him lightly," Pawar said. 'Mashal' is the election symbol of Shiv Sena-UBT led by Uddhav Thackeray
 "Ajit Pawar unclear on target of Shinde's 'don't take me lightly' remark")
Don't take me lightly, says Dy CM Shinde amid reports of rift with Fadnavis
It was a warning for those who are capable of understanding, he said, talking to reporters in Nagpur
 "Don't take me lightly, says Dy CM Shinde amid reports of rift with Fadnavis")
Maharashtra's 'Ladki Bahin' scheme mainly benefits married women: Study
The scheme, which is supposed to have played a role in the BJP-led coalition's victory in the November 2024 assembly elections, provides monthly assistance of Rs 1,500 to women aged 21 to 65
 "Maharashtra's 'Ladki Bahin' scheme mainly benefits married women: Study")
After state elections, get ready to shock Sena (UBT) in civic polls: Shinde
Shinde, who heads the ruling Shiv Sena, rejected speculations of a cold war in the BJP-led Mahayuti government
"We are thanda thanda, cool cool," Shinde on friction rumours with Fadnavis
The reported standoff between the BJP and Sena- initially sparked by the unresolved allocation of guardian minister posts for Raigad and Nashik- has now spread to other spheres of authority
 "\"We are thanda thanda, cool cool,\" Shinde on friction rumours with Fadnavis")
Sharad Pawar should not have felicitated Eknath Shinde, says Sanjay Raut
It was Shinde who split the Shiv Sena with the help of Amit Shah, and felicitating him was akin to honouring the BJP leader, said Raut
 "Sharad Pawar should not have felicitated Eknath Shinde, says Sanjay Raut")
Shinde announces health initiatives, including chemotherapy centres
These will come up at Thane, Solapur, Ahilyanagar, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Nanded, and Wardha, Shinde said
News updates: Nepal ends solo expeditions on Mt Everest, other 8000-metre peaks
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Ladki Bahin scheme to continue in Maharashtra without interruption: Shinde
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has said the Ladki Bahin scheme will continue without interruption, reaffirming the Mahayuti government's commitment to the welfare of women
Fadnavis-Shinde 'discord' has hit Maharashtra's progress: Sanjay Raut
Raut further claimed Shinde was yet to come to terms with the fact that he was not reinstated as chief minister after the November 2024 assembly polls and was desperately trying to regain the position
Ready to help reconcile two Senas, but hearts need to meet first: Shirsat
Shirsat said he is pained by the split in the Bal Thackeray-founded Shiv Sena, which is now headed by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde
 "Ready to help reconcile two Senas, but hearts need to meet first: Shirsat")
Mahayuti's appointment of guardian ministers shows rift in alliance: Raut
State government announced guardian ministers for 36 districts of the state, but a day later, issued an order to stay the appointments for Nashik and Raigad
PM Modi to meet Mahayuti MLAs in Mumbai today, says Eknath Shinde
PM Modi will be in Mumbai today to dedicate three frontline naval combatants INS Surat, INS Nilgiri and INS Vaghsheer to the nation on their commissioning at the Naval Dockyard
 "PM Modi to meet Mahayuti MLAs in Mumbai today, says Eknath Shinde")
Recognition given by 'Ladki Bahin' beneficiaries biggest honour: Shinde
Ladki Bahin scheme for financial assistance to women, started during the previous Mahayuti government when Shinde was the CM, is widely credited to have contributed to the BJP-led coalition's big win
 "Recognition given by 'Ladki Bahin' beneficiaries biggest honour: Shinde")
Fadnavis presents blueprint for comprehensive development of Maharashtra
Additionally, a blueprint for a developed, balanced, and comprehensive Maharashtra was outlined, informed by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis
 "Fadnavis presents blueprint for comprehensive development of Maharashtra")
Maha portfolios: Fadnavis keeps home, Shinde gets urban development
As many as 39 ministers had been sworn in on December 15, before the start of the session, while Fadnavis and his two deputies had taken the oath of office on December 5
 "Maha portfolios: Fadnavis keeps home, Shinde gets urban development")
Portfolio allocation can happen today or tomorrow: Maharashtra CM
He was speaking at a press conference here at the end of the one-week-long winter session of the Maharashtra legislature
 "Portfolio allocation can happen today or tomorrow: Maharashtra CM")
No one can ignore RSS contribution to nation-building: Eknath Shinde
As an organisation, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) works selflessly, Shinde said
MSRTC to add 3,500 new buses to its fleet in 2025, reduce wait time
Currently, the state-run transport body's fleet is facing a significant shortage as the number of its buses has come down to 14,000 from 18,000 before the COVID-19 pandemic in 2018
 "MSRTC to add 3,500 new buses to its fleet in 2025, reduce wait time")