Bengaluru, Feb 19 (IANS) The State Executive meeting of the Karnataka unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was inaugurated in Bengaluru on Thursday at Palace Grounds. Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat inaugurated the meeting at Gayatri Grand, Palace Grounds, in Bengaluru in the presence of prominent national and state leaders. He also expressed confidence that the BJP would secure a majority in the upcoming 2028 State Assembly elections.Addressing the gathering,…
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Mumbai Feb 19 (IANS) Bollywood actors Sonali Bendre and Vicky Kaushal on the 19th of February, took to their respective social media accounts to remember Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on the occasion of Shiv Jayanti, and pay tribute. Sharing a picture of the revered Maratha warrior king’s statue, Sonali penned a powerful caption. She wrote, “Remembering the lion-hearted king who shaped history. Jai Bhavani, Jai Shivaji.”The picture shared by the actress on her social media account features a…
Pune, Feb 19 (IANS) Pune Superintendent of Police (SP) Sandeep Singh Gill on Thursday denied reports of stampede at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s birthplace, Shivneri Fort. He claimed no such incident took place there. Gill said, “Since Wednesday morning, a large number of people have been visiting the birthplace of Shivaji Maharaj at Shivneri in Junnar.The movement of devotees continued throughout the night. While descending after taking darshan, one first encounters the Meena Darwaza.A group o…
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Thursday paid respectful tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the epitome of bravery, on his birth anniversary. He further added that Shivaji Maharaj is a unique symbol of bravery, foresight and just leadership. LoP Gandhi took to his social media handle on ‘X’ and said, “Respectful tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the epitome of bravery, on his birth anniversary. Shivaji Maharaj is a unique symbol of…
Mumbai, Feb 19 (IANS) Actor Sourabh Raaj Jain is back in different avatars on three different mediums, and he feels he’s back to school, where one is learning different subjects within a similar domain. The actor is all set for his OTT debut with Rajshri’s Sangamarmar, along with his theatrical debut as well with Mere Krishn. Sourabh also is working with a radio station, currently lending his voice to interesting stories.”I feel blessed to be performing across 3 mediums simultaneously – OTT, T…
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) On the Jayanti of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Thursday that the nation bows in reverence to the visionary leader, exceptional administrator, strategic thinker, and champion of Swarajya. He said that Shivaji Maharaj’s life continues to inspire generations. “May his courage inspire us, his governance guide us, and his spirit of justice and self-respect strengthen our society,” the Prime Minister said.PM Modi took to the social …
Agra, Feb 19 (IANS) Marking the 396th birth anniversary of Maratha Emperor Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, a grand ‘Shiv Jayanti Utsav’ will be organised at the historic Agra Fort on Thursday for the fourth year in a row, with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis set to attend the celebrations.Agra is preparing to echo once again with stories of Shivaji Maharaj’s courage and valour. The Cultural Department of the Maharashtra government is coordinating the event, which will commence at…
Gandhinagar, Feb 17 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday unveiled a grand statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Maharashtra Bhavan, Sector-21 in Gandhinagar.The ceremony was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, senior BJP leaders, members of the Maharashtrian community, and a large gathering of citizens.Speaking at the event, Shah said the statue would serve as a constant reminder to present and future generations of Shivaji Maharaj’s courage, strategic vision, and c…
Mumbai, Feb 17 (IANS) Amid raging controversy for equating Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Tipu Sultan, Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee president Harshwardhan Sapkal on Tuesday expressed his regret and apologised to the Shivaji devotees for the misuse of his words, saying that it was never his intention to hurt anyone’s feelings. He also condemned the BJP for allegedly twisting his stamens and said that due to the latter’s filthy mischief, the sentiments of Shivaji devotees have been …
Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) Maharashtra Congress President Harshwardhan Sapkal on Monday issued a provocative challenge to the BJP, saying they were free to cut his tongue if he had said anything historically incorrect while equating Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and the 18th-century Mysuru ruler Tipu Sultan on the basis of their bravery.He was responding to BJP legislator Narayan Kuche’s announcement of a Rs 2 lakh reward for anyone who would cut Sapkal’s tongue.Sapkal said, “If the BJP can prove…