Shivaji Maharaj News - Latest Updates & Headlines
PM Modi carrying forward Shivaji Maharaj's struggle for Swaraj, Swadharma and Swabhasha: Amit Shah
Raigad, April 12: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is carrying forward Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's struggle for 'Swaraj, Swadharma and Swabhasha.'
A child with indomitable courage gave mantra of Swaraj to entire country: Amit Shah praises Chhhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Raigad, April 12: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday praised Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, saying that he was a child who, with his indomitable courage and determination, gave the mantra of Swaraj to the entire country.
Maha govt to take action against those insulting national heroes: CM Fadnavis
Raigad Fort, April 12: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday announced that the state government will frame strict rules to take stern action against those who insult national heroes and the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Amit Shah, Fadnavis pay humble tributes to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Raigad Fort
Raigad, April 12: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday paid humble tributes to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his 345th death anniversary. His visit also comes during the centenary celebration of the renovation of the Shivajiraje's mausoleum.
Amit Shah to visit Raigad fort, likely to meet top Mahayuti leaders in Pune
Pune, April 12: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit the historic Raigad Fort today to pay respects to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his death anniversary and the centenary celebration of the renovation of the Shivajiraje's mausoleum.
Barcelona football legend Xavi Hernandez meets Riteish Deshmukh on 'Raja Shivaji' sets
Mumbai, April 11: Barcelona football legend, a world-cup winner, Xavi Hernandez recently paid a special visit to the sets of Raja Shivaji, which is being directed by Riteish Deshmukh.
Maharashtra to launch circuit train for tours of historical forts and cultural sites: CM Fadnavis
Mumbai, April 11: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who was accompanied by the Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, said on Friday that Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Circuit high-speed train for tours of historical forts and cultural sites in the state will be launched.
HM Amit Shah to visit Raigad Fort in Maharashtra tomorrow
Mumbai, April 11: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be on a two-day visit to Maharashtra from Friday evening to pay tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at the Raigad Fort and attend various functions.
From time to time, India has seen incarnations of those who fulfilled ideals: Dattatreya Hosabale
Mumbai, April 7: At a programme of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in Maharashtra's capital Mumbai, the organisation's general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale remembered Ahilyabai Holkar. Describing Ahilyabai and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj as good rulers, he said that incarnations of those who fulfilled ideals and aspirations have happened in the country from time to time.
Even after 250 years Shivaji Maharaj is still our ideal: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
Nagpur, April 3: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday said that Shivaji Maharaj is their ideal even after 250 years, adding that the work of the Sangh is not personal.
Maharashtra: Ashish Shelar urges Gajendra Shekhawat to transfer all forts looked after by ASI to State
Mumbai, March 25: Maharashtra Minister Ashish Shelar wrote a letter to Union Minister of Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat demanding that the Maharashtra government take over the maintenance and preservation of all the forts currently being looked after by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
Transfer ASI-protected forts to state for conservation, development: Maha govt urges Centre
Mumbai, March 25: Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar urged the Centre on Tuesday to transfer the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)-protected forts to the state government for enhanced conservation and development.
'Stalin is trying to make delimitation a political issue,' says BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal
New Delhi, March 22: BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal on Saturday remarked on the delimitation issue, saying that it is a well-established process that follows a set procedure. However, Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister MK Stalin is unnecessarily turning it into a political issue.
Maha govt will construct Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Memorial in Agra: Fadnavis
Mumbai, March 21: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Friday that his government will construct a grand memorial to commemorate the glorious story of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Balraje Shambhuraje's (Sambhaji) liberation from Agra and the Maharaj's valour for future generations. It will be constructed in Agra. He made an announcement in this regard on the occasion of Shiv Jayanti, also known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti.
Maharashtra announces plans to build memorial in Agra to honour Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Mumbai, March 21: The Maharashtra government on Friday announced plans to build a grand memorial in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, to honour the legendary Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Uddhav Thackeray asks BJP: What is your relationship with Aurangzeb?
Mumbai, March 18: Shiv Sena-UBT President Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday targeted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) amid the chorus for removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's grave and asked the ruling party that "what is your relationship with Aurangzeb?"
Unfortunate...police are investigating if incident was pre-planned conspiracy: Eknath Shinde on Nagpur violence
Mumbai, March 18: Calling the Nagpur violence "unfortunate," Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday appealed to the people to maintain peace in the state and said that the police are investigating if the incident was a "pre-planned conspiracy."
Won't allow glorification of Aurangzeb's legacy, says Maha CM Fadnavis
Mumbai, March 17: Amid the chorus for the demolition of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb's grave situated in Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said that it was unfortunate that the state government has to protect it.
Cong warns demolition of Aurangzeb's grave will erase Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's history
Mumbai, March 17: Amid growing demands for the demolition of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s grave in Maharashtra, Congress leader Bhai Jagtap strongly condemned the move on Monday, claiming it is an attempt to erase the history of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and the legacy of Maharashtra.
I agree with him, and those who speak for publicity is not right: Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil backs Ajit Pawar
Nashik, March 13: Maharashtra Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil on Wednesday backed Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's statement following the controversy surrounding BJP MLA Nitesh Rane.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is our role model, not Aurangzeb who robbed country: Baba Ramdev
Nagpur, March 9: Yoga guru and Patanjali Yogpeeth founder Baba Ramdev said on Sunday that Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is our role model, not Aurangzeb who robbed the country.
Maharashtra won't spare person disrespecting Shivaji Maharaj: Eknath Shinde on Azmi's suspension from Assembly
Mumbai, March 6: SP MLA Abu Azmi was suspended from the Budget session of the Maharashtra Assembly, keeping in mind the people's sentiments, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Wednesday.
Will overthrow ideologies that insult Chhatrapati Shivaji from cliff of Takmak Tok: Maha Congress
Mumbai, Feb 27: The Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee President Harshwardhan Sapkal on Thursday said that his party is resolved to overthrow those ideologies -- which insult Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj -- from the cliff of Takmak Tok.
Fire breaks out at hotel near Mumbai Airport
Mumbai, February 22: A fire broke out at Hotel Fairmont, near Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport's Terminal 2 in Vile Parle (East), on Saturday evening here.
Because of Sangh I connected with Marathi language and culture: PM Modi
New Delhi, February 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday praised Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), which was celebrating its centenary, saying that it was because of Sangh that he got a chance to connect with Marathi language and culture.
Vicky Kaushal's 'Chhaava' enters Rs 200 crore club
Mumbai, February 20: Actor Vicky Kaushal's latest historical drama, 'Chhaava', surpassed the Rs 200 crore mark at the domestic box office as per trade analyst estimates.
Maharashtra govt to acquire land in Agra for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj memorial: CM Devendra Fadnavis
Agra, February 20: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday announced that the state government would build a memorial of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Agra where he was kept prisoner.
Rishab Shetty's first look as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in 'The Pride of Bharat' unveiled
Mumbai, February 19: As India celebrates the 395th birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the makers of the upcoming historical film 'The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj' have unveiled its first poster.
The govt will take necessary steps...: Eknath Shinde on making 'Chhaava' tax-free
Mumbai, February 19: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde attended the special screening of the Vicky Kaushal-starrer period drama Chhaava, which took place on Wednesday to mark the 395th birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Riteish Deshmukh pays tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his 395th birth anniversary
Mumbai, February 19: Actor Riteish Deshmukh paid tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on the occasion of his 395th birth anniversary.
Rahul Gandhi's statement is very insulting: Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde on disrespecting Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Mumbai, February 19: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday slammed the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi and accused him of disrespecting Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj by using 'shraddhanjali' instead of 'Patanjali' in his tribute.
A symbol of valor, self respect and bravery: Arvind Kejriwal pays tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
New Delhi, February 19: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday paid tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on the occasion of his 395th birth anniversary.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj inspires us in building strong, self-reliant, prosperous India: PM Modi
New Delhi, Feb 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in paying homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his 395th birth anniversary.
Inspires us in building strong, self-reliant India: PM Modi pays homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
New Delhi, February 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his 395th birth anniversary.
Rajasthan CM, Governor pay tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his 395th birth anniversary
Jaipur, February 19: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and Governor Haribhau Bagde on Wednesday paid floral tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Raj Bhavan in Jaipur on the occasion of his 395 birth anniversary.
Mandaviya, Fadnavis to lead 'Jai Shivaji, Jai Bharat' march in Pune tomorrow
New Delhi, Feb 18: Aiming to honour the legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will undertake 'Jai Shivaji, Jai Bharat' march in Pune on Wednesday.
Reception organised as Indo-Japan Shivaswaraj Rath Yatra reaches Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, February 4: The statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj set to be installed in Japan's capital city, Tokyo received a warm reception in Ahmedabad where the Indo-Japan Shivaswaraj Rath Yatra reached after touring the country.
Signal issue delays Mumbai local trains; services back to normal: Central Railways
Mumbai, February 4: A signal issue near Diva station disrupted Mumbai local train services on the Central line early Tuesday, causing delays of 12 to 15 minutes, according to Central Railway.
Indian Railways to celebrate 100 years of electrification on February 3
Mumbai, January 30: Indian Railways will be celebrating 100 of electrification on February 3, highlighting the first steps the Indian Railways took towards a greener rail system, said Swapnil Nila, Central Public Relations Officer.
Mumbai Airport set for transformation with redevelopment of Terminal 1
Mumbai, January 28: Mumbai International Airport, which operates Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, is set to embark on a transformation with the redevelopment of Terminal 1 (T1).