February 16, 2026

Chhatrapati

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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj–Tipu Sultan row snowballs: BJP demands Harshawardhan Sapkal’s resignation, Congress silent | Nagpur News

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NAGPUR: Eight people were injured in stone pelting during BJP and Patit Pawan Sanghatana’s protest in front of the Congress Bhavan in the city as state Congress chief Harshawardhan Sapkal’s remarks “equating” Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj with Tipu Sultan escalated on Sunday, drawing in leaders from Maharashtra and Telangana and setting off protests across the state.BJP…

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Row over Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj–Tipu Sultan comparison: 9 injured as BJP, Congress workers clash in stone pelting after Sapkal’s remarks | India News

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Harshwardhan Sapkal (PTI image) NEW DELHI: At least nine people were injured on Sunday after a confrontation broke out between BJP and Congress workers in Pune during a protest over remarks made by Congress leader Harshwardhan Sapkal that allegedly equated Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj with Tipu Sultan.The clash took place outside the Congress Bhavan, where BJP…

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Bank holidays in February 2026: Are banks closed for Losar and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti next week? Check state-wise list

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As February progresses, customers planning to visit banks are advised to check the holiday schedule in advance to avoid inconvenience. In India, banks observe both national and state-specific holidays, which means closure dates can differ from one region to another.Next week, several banks across the country will remain closed for state observances: February 18: Banks…

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Maharashtra civic polls: How AIMIM defied internal turmoil to win 126 seats across state | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar News

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AIMIM boosts civic poll performance in Maharashtra despite dissent, bags 126 seats CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: Defying internal dissent, ticket-related rebellions, sharp criticism, and even the resignation of key office bearers in protest against party state president and former MP Syed Imtiaz Jaleel’s decisions related to ticket distribution, the All-India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) significantly improved its electoral…

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AR Rahman says Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava was ‘divisive’ but feels honoured to have scored for a film based on Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj |

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Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava ruled the box office for a large part of 2025 before Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’ broke the film’s record in December. While the historical drama emerged as a blockbuster, it also sparked heated debate over its portrayal of Maratha icon Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and Mughal ruler Aurangzeb. Now, composer A R Rahman who…

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Jalna civic polls: Gauri Lankesh murder accused Shrikant Pangarkar celebrates victory; wins ward 13 as independent candidate | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar News

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JALNA: Shrikant Pangarkar, accused in the 2017 murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh, celebrated his victory with supporters after winning the Jalna Municipal Corporation elections as an independent candidate.Pangarkar contested from Ward 13, facing opponents from the BJP and several other parties. The Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, however, did not field a candidate in the ward.Earlier,…

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Maharashtra horror: Nurse gang-raped after knocking on wrong hotel room; 3 accused arrested | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar News

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CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: Three men allegedly gang-raped a 30-year-old nurse who accidentally knocked on their hotel room while visiting a friend near the railway station area on Wednesday night.The Vedant Nagar police arrested all three accused — Ghanshyam Rathod (27), Rishikesh Chavan (25), and Kiran Rathod (25) — on Thursday. Both the Rathods are recovery agents…

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Fadnavis criticises state election panel for postponing local body polls, calls decision ‘legally wrong’ | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar News

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Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis (File photo) CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday sharply criticised the State Election Commission’s decision to postpone the upcoming municipal council elections in multiple civic bodies across Maharashtra as “arbitrary, legally indefensible and deeply unfair to hundreds of candidates who had completed their campaigning and preparations”. He said govt…

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‘Want father, brothers to be hanged’: Nanded teen ‘marries’ boyfriend’s corpse; accuses family of honor killing | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar News

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Nanded teen ‘marries’ boyfriend’s corpse; accuses family of honor killing CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: An 18-year-old woman in Nanded accused her father and brothers of murdering her 25-year-old boyfriend over their inter-caste relationship, and demanded they be awarded capital punishment. She also performed symbolic wedding rituals before the deceased youth’s funeral rites on Friday evening.Speaking to reporters…

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NCP (SP) functionary Ram Khade critically injured in attack near Ahilyanagar-Beed border | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar News

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CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: Beed-based NCP (SP) politician and social activist Ram Khade was critically injured when a group of 10 to 15 unidentified assailants attacked him and his associates near the Mandali village, close to the Ahilyanagar-Beed border late on Wednesday night, police said.While the police are still investigating the motive of the attack, Khade’s associate…

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