Shivaji

Shivaji Jayanti Controversy in Lucknow after JNU, Video Goes Viral

Controversy broke out at Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti University in Lucknow on the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The students of the university wanted to celebrate the birth anniversary in the hostel premises but the warden stopped them. A video of this incident has also surfaced

Feb 21, 2023, 15:28 PM IST

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti: Remembering the Maratha Warrior King and his Legacy

On the occasion of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, take a look at the significance and history of this day.

Feb 19, 2023, 12:05 PM IST

‘Will show BJP what Maharashtra is about’: Uddhav Thackeray warns to remove Governor over Shivaji remark

The Former Maharashtra Chief Minister said that there should be criteria for the appointment of the Governor.

Dec 03, 2022, 21:06 PM IST

Nitesh Rane response to Arvind Kejriwal's concern over Indian economy

A ₹200 note - photoshopped to feature Maratha king and icon Chhatrapati Shivaji - was tweeted Wednesday by BJP leader Nitesh Rane as a response to Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's rather unique solution to concerns over the condition of the Indian economy.

Oct 27, 2022, 12:16 PM IST

Yogi Adityanath compares PM Narendra Modi with Shivaji; Shiv Sena hits back

Senior Sena MP Sanjay Raut said the characteristics of the 17th century Maratha king were in contrast to what was being projected by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). 

Sep 27, 2018, 06:53 AM IST

RPF constable saves woman from sexual assault in Chennai train, to be awarded

The award is given to the member of the force who has either shown exceptional courage, skill or bravery exhibited conspicuous devotion to duty as a member of the Force.

May 10, 2018, 23:34 PM IST

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's death anniversary: 5 interesting facts about Maratha warrior king

On his 338th death anniversary, here are five things interesting facts about the warrior king

Apr 03, 2018, 10:16 AM IST

Maharashtra shrinks lessons on Mughals & Rajputs, adds chapters on Bofors, Emergency

The Maharashtra State Education Board has come up with revised history textbooks of class 7 and 9 for the 2017-18 academic year, emphasising the Maratha regime and the emperor Shivaji.

Aug 08, 2017, 14:42 PM IST

Adityanath heaps praise on Maharana Pratap

"The people of the country will never show respect to someone like Jaichand, who had displayed his lust for power. Rather, they would embrace Maharana Pratap and Shivaji as role models," he said.

May 28, 2017, 18:49 PM IST

Tension grips Goa's Valpoi town over erecting statue of Shivaji

Tension gripped Valpoi town in North East part of Goa on Saturday night when a group allegedly tried to install a statue of Shivaji in the area.

Feb 19, 2017, 11:12 AM IST

The handbook Smriti Irani mentioned in Parliament was withdrawn after Shiv Sena's objection: Archbishop

A handbook for Class IV students of Don Bosco School had mentioned the great Maharashtrian warrior Shivaji as Dalit.

Feb 27, 2016, 14:11 PM IST

Shivaji Jayanti: Interesting facts about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

Today (February 19) is the 368th birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

Feb 19, 2016, 10:02 AM IST

Panel discussion on Girish Karnad's remark on Tipu Sultan's true legacy

Jnanpith awardee Girish Karnad today said 18th century Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan would have enjoyed the same status as of Maratha king Chhatrapathi Shivaji, if he was a Hindu and not a Muslim.

Nov 12, 2015, 20:47 PM IST

Tipu would have enjoyed status of Shivaji if he was a Hindu: Girish Karnad

'It would have been "apt" had the Bengaluru International Airport at Devanahalli near here been named after Tipu Sultan rather than Kempegowda.'

Nov 10, 2015, 19:25 PM IST