In the recent Maharashtra assembly elections, Shiv Sena (UBT) led by Uddhav Thackeray won 10 out of the 36 assembly seats in Mumbai, with 3 seats won by a margin of less than 2,000 votes. MNS, even though failing to win any seats and facing derecognition, caused divisions in Mahayuti's vote share in 10 seats, leading to Shiv Sena's victory. This was seen in seats like Worli, Mahim, Bandra East, and Vikhroli, where MNS candidates split the vote, resulting in the win for Shiv Sena candidates.
Rishab Shetty and director Sandeep Singh announced their collaboration for "The Pride Of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj," a historical action drama based on one of India's greatest warrior kings. The poster reveals the film's release date of 21st January 2027 and Shetty's involvement in the project adds to his already impressive roster of upcoming films. Fans can expect a highly anticipated and thrilling portrayal of the legendary figure.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar apologises for the collapse of the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at the Malvan fort. In other news, the Bombay High Court emphasises the need for gender sensitisation among schoolchildren during the Badlapur sexual abuse case hearing and directs the SIT to invoke Section 16 of the POCSO Act. The weather bureau predicts moderate showers for Mumbai. Meanwhile, Maharashtra cabinet minister Deepak Kesarkar defends his controversial remarks on the statue collapse and demands a 100-ft statue of Shivaji in Sindhudurg.
The Indian Navy has launched an investigation into the collapse of a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg, which was unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Navy Day last year. The 35-foot statue at the Rajkot Fort collapsed on Monday, causing embarrassment to the state government. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has vowed to rebuild the structure, with a team of Navy officials and state government representatives inspecting the site and starting the rebuilding process from Tuesday.
Following the collapse of a 35-foot statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg, a political controversy has arisen, with the opposition accusing the ruling coalition of corruption and demanding an investigation. The statue, which was unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in December 2023, was built by the Indian Navy on Navy Day. In response to the incident, the Navy has pledged to investigate the cause of the collapse and initiate steps to repair and restore the statue.
The statue of Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last year, has collapsed in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district. While the official cause is yet to be determined, Opposition leaders have accused both the central and state governments of corruption in relation to the construction of the statue. They criticized the government for failing to ensure the durability of the structure, while highlighting the irony that the forts built by Shivaji Maharaj have stood for centuries while the statue has fallen within months.
The recently installed statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj by the Indian Navy in Maharashtra has collapsed due to strong winds, causing embarrassment to the state government. However, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has promised to rebuild the structure, with the involvement of Navy officials. An investigation has been launched against the firm responsible for the statue's construction, with the government alleging that the Navy officials were responsible for selecting the artist and designing the statue.
A 35-foot tall statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last year at a fort in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district, collapsed on Monday. This has sparked criticism of the BJP's corrupt governance and disrespect towards the Maratha king. Experts are currently investigating the cause of the collapse, which many locals are attributing to poor construction. The incident has also been seen as a betrayal of the Shivaji Maharaj statue unveiling event, which took place only eight months ago.
After much anticipation, actor Vicky Kaushal drops the teaser of his upcoming film Chhava, directed by Laxman Utekar. The teaser introduces Vicky as the courageous warrior, son of legendary Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, and features intense battle scenes. Fans couldn't contain their excitement and showered love on Vicky's versatility as an actor. The film also stars Rashmika Mandanna, Akshaye Khanna, Ashutosh Rana, and Divya Dutta and is set to release on December 6.
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