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Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: ‘I’m Not Hankering For Chief Minister’s Post,’ Says Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis

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Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: 'I'm Not Hankering For Chief Minister's Post,' Says Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis

Mumbai: A statement emanating on Wednesday from Devendra Fadnavis, the BIPs top leader in Maharashtra, was intriguing, to say the least, “I am not hankering for the Chief Minister’s post” he declared. Yet, paradoxically, a large banner outside the BIPs state office read, “The wait is over.. On November 23, he’s coming back. to write a new chapter for Maharashtra,” raising eyebrows and prompting questions about his intentions.

Speaking at a regional media event, Fadnavis elaborated, “Ive already served five years as Chief Minister. Only two of us in Maharashtra’s history have completed a full term—Vasantrao Naik and myself. So, the desire to be Chief Minister again isn’t there. I’m prepared to support whoever the Mahayuti chooses for the role.”

Devendra Fadnavis On Seeking The Role Of BJP National President

When asked if he might seek the role of BIP national president, Fadnavis demurred, stating, “Political speculation is common and doesn’t always need an answer. My real dream was to become a lawyer, but here I am, representing people as their voice for the past 25 years.”

Taking a swipe at the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), Fadnavis accused its leaders of targeting him to weaken the BIP-Mahayuti alliance. “MVA’ strategists think personal attacks will harm my image and destabilise our party,” he claimed. Addressing the possibility of post-election alliances, especially with Uddhay Thackeray and ‘Sharad Pawar, Fadnavis was assertive: “We wont need anyone, Wait until the 23rd, and you’ll see. We’ll decide the Chief Ministerial formula only after the results.”

Notably, Fadnavis’s remarks follow his candid admission that BJP alone cant secure victory but will likely emerge as the largest party in Maharashtra. With alliances alongside Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar’s NCP, he confirmed plans to form a Mahayuti government. A party insider hinted this may relate to recent comments by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who expressed confidence that the BJP would secure a solo government in Maharashtra by 2029.

Devendra Fadnavis On Contentious Irrigation Sam

Responding to questions about the contentious irrigation scam, Fadnavis reminded attendees that it was the Congress-NCP government, led by the late RR Patil, which had initiated the probe. His remarks follow Deputy CM Ajit Pawar’s claim that Patil had signed off on an open inquiry against him. This has reignited a fresh round of political allegations. After BJP leader Ashish Shelar endorsed Amit Thackeray, Shiv Senas Sada Sarvankar rebelled by filing his own nomination. Fadnavis clarified, “We’re supporting Amit Thackeray, in line with CM Eknath Shinde’s wishes. Sarvankar’s nomination aims at preventing votes from gravitating towards Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray’s faction.”

This endorsement signals a ‘friendly contest’ between the Mahayuti and MNS in Mahim, which could impact other Mumbai constituencies. Commenting on the Maratha reservation, Fadnavis questioned why Sharad Pawar, despite four terms as CM, never secured the quota for the Maratha community. “I’m the first to provide Maratha reservation. So why does Manoj Jarange Patil keep mentioning me daily?” he challenged. The Maratha reservation issue, dating back to 1980, continues to fuel political tensions in the state.

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Maharashtra Board Exam 2026 Dates Announced For Class 10th 12th: SSC From February 20, HSC From February 10; Check Full Schedule

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Maharashtra Board Exam 2026: The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education has issued the Maharashtra Board Exam 2026 schedule for Class 10th and Class 12th students. The detailed schedule is available on the board’s official website at mahahsscboard.in.

According to the schedule released, HSC or Class 12 examinations will begin on February 10, 2026, and end on March 11, 2026. The examination will be conducted in two shifts: the morning shift will be from 11 am to 2 pm, and the afternoon shift from 3 pm to 6 pm.

For SSC (Class 10) students, the exams are scheduled to start on February 20, 2026, and conclude on March 18, 2026. These papers will be conducted in two shifts, including 11 AM to 2 PM and 3 PM to 6 PM, depending on the subject.

Like previous years, the Maharashtra Board Exam 2026 will be conducted in offline (pen-and-paper) mode across the designated exam centres in the state.

Students appearing for the board exams next year can check out the full subject-wise timetable for SSC and HSC exams and start preparing accordingly by visiting mahahsscboard.in.

Exam Timings:

Morning Shift: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Afternoon Shift: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

-February 10, 2026

Morning: English

-February 11, 2026

Morning: Hindi

Afternoon: German, Japanese, Chinese, Persian

-February 12, 2026

Morning: Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, Sindhi (Arabic/Devanagari), Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Punjabi, Bengali

Afternoon: Urdu, French, Spanish, Pali

-February 13, 2026

Morning: Maharashtra Prakrut, Sanskrit

Afternoon: Ardhamagadhi, Russian, Arabic

-February 14, 2026

Morning: Organisation of Commerce and Management

-February 16, 2026

Morning: Logic, Physics

-February 17, 2026

Morning: Secretarial Practice, Home Management

-February 18, 2026

Morning: Chemistry

Afternoon: Political Science

-February 21, 2026

Morning: Mathematics and Statistics

Afternoon: Percussion Instruments

-February 23, 2026

Morning: Child Development, Agricultural Science and Technology, Animal Science and Technology

-February 24, 2026

Morning: Economics

-February 25, 2026

Morning: Biology, History and Development of Indian Music

-February 26, 2026

Morning: Book Keeping and Accountancy, Geology

Afternoon: Textiles

-February 27, 2026

Morning: Geology

Afternoon: Co-operation

-February 28, 2026

Morning: Food Science and Technology

Afternoon: Philosophy, History of Art and Appreciation

-March 2, 2026

Morning: Defence Studies

-March 4, 2026

Afternoon: Psychology

-March 6, 2026

Morning: Commerce Group Paper 1 (Banking, Office Management, Marketing & Salesmanship, Small Industries & Self Employment, Agriculture, Fishery)

Afternoon: Library and Information Science

-March 7, 2026

Afternoon: Geography

-March 9, 2026

Afternoon: History

-March 10, 2026

Morning: Commerce Group Paper 2 (Banking, Office Management, Marketing & Salesmanship, Small Industries & Self Employment, Agriculture, Fishery)

-March 11, 2026

Afternoon: Sociology

Exam Timings:

Morning Shift: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Afternoon Shift: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM (for select papers)

-February 20, 2026

11 AM to 2 PM: First Language (Marathi, Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Sindhi, Bengali, Punjabi)

3 PM to 6 PM: Second or Third Language (German, French)

-February 21, 2026

11 AM to 2 PM: Vocational/Technical Subjects (e.g., Multi Skill Assistant Technician, Agriculture, Mechanical Technology, etc.)

-February 23, 2026

11 AM to 2 PM: Second or Third Language (Marathi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Sindhi, Bengali, Punjabi)

11 AM to 1 PM: Second or Third Language Composite Course

-February 25, 2026

11 AM to 2 PM: Second or Third Language

3 PM to 5 PM: Second or Third Language Composite Course

-February 27, 2026

11 AM to 2 PM: First Language English and Third Language English

-March 4, 2026

11 AM to 2 PM: Second or Third Language Hindi

11 AM to 1 PM: Second or Third Language Composite Course

-March 6, 2026

11 AM to 1 PM: Mathematics Part I – Algebra

Arithmetic (for eligible Divyang Candidates)

-March 9, 2026

11 AM to 1 PM: Mathematics Part II – Geometry

-March 11, 2026

11 AM to 1 PM: Science and Technology Part I

11 AM to 1:30 PM: Physiology & Hygiene (for eligible Divyang Candidates)

-March 13, 2026

11 AM to 1 PM: Science and Technology Part II

-March 16, 2026

11 AM to 1 PM: Social Sciences Paper I (History and Political Science)

-March 18, 2026

11 AM to 1 PM: Social Sciences Paper II (Geography)

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Mumbai Local Trains On Central Line Hit As Freight Engine Fails Between Neral & Vangani

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Mumbai: A diesel freight locomotive failure between Neral and Vangani early Friday morning caused significant disruption to Mumbai’s Central Railway (CR) services, delaying local and express trains during the peak rush hour.

At 8.13 am, a Sanath Nagar (Secunderabad)–JNPT freight train suffered a diesel locomotive failure and came to a halt at the Vangani Home signal on the Up line. The train blocked the main track, paralysing suburban and long-distance operations on the busy Neral–Vangani section.

Railway officials confirmed that the section was occupied and no train could move until the stranded freight rake was cleared.

The control office was alerted immediately, and on-site efforts to restart the diesel engine were made but proved unsuccessful. A decision was then taken to dispatch an assisting locomotive from the rear to move the failed train.

The relief loco arrived promptly, coupled to the stranded rake, and successfully cleared the section by 9.15 am — restoring normal train movement after one hour and two minutes of disruption.

The incident led to cascading delays across CR’s suburban network. The S-18 local service was among the first to be detained due to the blockage.

Two major long-distance trains — Train No. 11010 (Pune–CSMT) and Train No. 12124 (Pune–CSMT) — were diverted via Panvel to avoid further congestion and ensure minimal inconvenience to long-distance passengers.

Several subsequent suburban trains also faced delays as services were gradually normalised after clearance.

Freight movement in adjoining sections was briefly regulated until the failed locomotive was moved to the nearest station for inspection and repairs. Railway officials have initiated a technical assessment to determine the exact cause of the failure and prevent similar incidents.

Normalcy Restored After One Hour

By 9.15 am, train operations were fully restored on the Neral–Vangani stretch. Officials lauded the prompt coordination between the control room and the field team, which helped contain the disruption within a short span.

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Rohit Arya, who held 20 children hostage, died during treatment after being shot.

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Rohit Arya, the accused who held 20 children hostage inside a studio in Mumbai’s Powai area, has died. The accused, Rohit Arya, had taken the children hostage and also fired at the police. Police retaliated, injuring him, and he died during treatment.

Rohit Arya was mentally ill. He had taken 20 children hostage at RA Studios in Powai. Upon receiving information, police immediately arrived at the scene and attempted to apprehend him. During this, Rohit Arya opened fire on the police, who retaliated, injuring him. He was immediately taken for treatment, but died during treatment.

Earlier, the accused, Rohit Arya, had released a video admitting to holding the children hostage. Police had stated that Rohit Arya was mentally ill. Police had safely rescued all the children from his custody.

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