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In a move that is being viewed as an act of vendetta by the opposition in Maharashtra, the state government has slashed the security cover of Leader of Opposition Devendra Fadnavis and other BJP leaders. Among those whose security cover has been totally removed include BJP leaders like state BJP chief Chandrakant Patil, Sudhir Mungantiwar, Ram Kadam and Narayan Rane.

In a shocking incident at Maharashtra's government hospital, 10 children were charred to death. The fire in the SNC unit was said to be due to a short circuit. Following the incident, CM Uddhav Thackeray announced an ex-gratia of Rs 5L to kin of the dead besides ordering a probe into the incident.
 

 The Uddhav Thackeray government appealed that children below the age of 10 and elderly citizens older than 60 years of age must avoid venturing out of the home on New Year's Eve.

CM Uddhav Thackeray chaired a meeting to review the coronavirus situation in the state and implementation of preventive measures to curb the spread of the disease.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today chaired a high-level meeting with chief ministers of all States and UTs via video conferencing, to review the status and preparedness of COVID-19 response and management. 

Deputy CM Ajit Pawar on Sunday hinted at a Covid-induced lockdown in the coming days in the state owing to huge crowds witnessed during the recently concluded festival period.

Drawing parallel with the police action in the Arnab Goswami-Anvay Naik case, BJP leader Nilesh Rane said that the "police should show courage and book Uddhav Thackeray under Section 306 (abetment to suicide)" in the case pertaining to the suicide by state transport corporation conductor citing low wages.

“We are considering to reopen schools after Diwali while taking all precautionary measures. Religious places will also be allowed to open”, news agency ANI quoted Thackeray as saying.

The Government of Maharashtra has issued Standard Operating Procedures ahead of Diwali celebrations. The Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi govt has urged citizens to avoid bursting crackers to curb noise and air pollution.
 

Actor Kangana Ranaut's faceoff with the Maharashtra government and Chief Minister Uddhav Thackery has escalated to acrimonious levels.

The Pakistan government shared a letter on Twitter in which Imran Khan has said that "growing Islamophobia" is encouraging extremism and violence "across the world" especially through social media platforms.

Six-time MLA, Maharashtra's tallest OBC leader, former Maharashtra Cabinet minister, northern Maharashtra strongman... there are many reasons why the departure of Eknath Khadse could have a bearing on BJP's fortunes in the state in the time to come.

Six-time MLA, Maharashtra's tallest OBC leader, former Maharashtra Cabinet minister, northern Maharashtra strongman... there are many reasons why the departure of Eknath Khadse could have a bearing on BJP's fortunes in the state in the time to come. 

The Uddhav Thackeray-led coalition government on Wednesday blocked the central agency from investigating any case in Maharashtra without the prior consent of the state or the permission of the higher judiciary.

For making an 'objectionable’ comment against Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackrey, a Murbad resident was allegedly caught and bashed up by Shiv Sena activists. The activists reportedly posted the video to warn others of similar treatment that they could face for such comments.