Vinod Tawde

Who Will Be Next BJP President After JP Nadda? Check Surprising Names In Race

With JP Nadda set to quit as per the party policy of holding one post at a time, the buzz over the new BJP president has picked up. There are multiple names doing rounds for the top post.

Jun 10, 2024, 15:58 PM IST

HIGHLIGHT | Bhajan Lal Sharma New Chief Minister of Rajasthan: First Time MLA Beats Heavyweights

HIGHLIGHT | Rajasthan New CM: The BJP has selected first time MLA Bhajan Lal Sharma as the CM while Diya Kumari and Dr Prem Chand Bairwa have been made Deputy Chief Ministers

Dec 12, 2023, 15:23 PM IST

BJP releases fourth list of 7 candidates for Maharashtra Assembly election; Eknath Khdase, Vinod Tawde denied tickets

It may be noted that both Khadse and Mehta face charges of corruption. 

Oct 04, 2019, 09:45 AM IST

Sensing Lok Sabha election defeat, Sushilkumar Shinde making BJP offer claim: Vinod Tawde

Senior BJP leader Tawde said that Shinde's claim of joining the party, may have come after he sensed the little chances he had of winning from Solapur in the April-May Lok Sabha polls.

Mar 27, 2019, 12:21 PM IST

Maharashtra Minister Vinod Tawde allegedly orders arrest of student recording video of a question-answer session, faces ire

The student has alleged that after Tawde's orders, the local police detained him for a couple of hours and even seized his smartphone for some time.

Jan 06, 2019, 14:43 PM IST

Bhagwad Gita 'non-religious', nothing wrong in distributing it in educational institutions: Tawde

Tawde also said the copies of holy books of other religions can also be given to colleges, provided they are made available for free.

Sep 02, 2018, 06:56 AM IST

Murder convict, on parole, falls off 5th floor of Mantralaya building in Mumbai, probe ordered

A murder case convict, who was out on parole, died after he allegedly fell off from the fifth floor of the high-security Mantralaya building on Thursday evening.

Feb 08, 2018, 21:51 PM IST

Man held for throwing black powder on Maharashtra minister Vinod Tawde

A man has been arrested for throwing black powder on Maharashtra Education Minister Vinod Tawde in Satara district.

Sep 23, 2017, 08:47 AM IST

Maharashtra textbook shocker: 'Ugly or handicapped girls cause dowry demands`

The reasoning appears in the textbook of Sociology under the title, "Major Social Problems in India" prescribed for Class 12 students in the state.

Feb 03, 2017, 11:07 AM IST

Maharashtra: Direct cash transfer in students' a/cs for breaking contractor nexus, says Vinod ​Tawde

The direct transfer of money into bank accounts of children was recommended by Finance Department.

Jan 18, 2017, 18:57 PM IST

A P J Abdul Kalam's birthday declared 'Maharashtra Reading Day'

The birthday of former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam will be celebrated as 'Maharashtra Reading Day' in the state!

Oct 15, 2016, 19:48 PM IST

In a year, Maharashtra jumped from 15th to 3rd place in terms of quality of education: CM Devendra Fadnavis

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday announced a Board of Studies for 'divyang' (differently-abled) students in the state.

Oct 08, 2016, 22:27 PM IST

Maharashtra Education Minister criticises AAP for backing NEET

President Pranab Mukherjee today signed the ordinance to keep state boards out of the common entrance test (NEET) for MBBS and dental courses for this year.  

May 24, 2016, 20:57 PM IST

Jeetendra, Anil Kapoor get Maharashtra Govt's Raj Kapoor awards!

Jeetendra and Anil Kapoor were today named for Maharashtra government's awards in memory of late Raj Kapoor.

Apr 17, 2016, 19:08 PM IST

Maharashtra ministers undertake tour of three drought-hit districts

In an apparent bid to counter the Opposition onslaught in the upcoming Budget session of Maharashtra Legislature, state ministers have begun their day-long tour of 29 talukas of drought affected Beed, Latur and Osmanabad districts.

Mar 04, 2016, 15:53 PM IST

Congress attacking Vinod Tawde to divert attention from Herald row: BJP

Congress claims that Maharashtra Education Minister Vinod Tawde held a director's post in a private media company.

Feb 26, 2016, 14:41 PM IST

Now, HSC failures will not lose academic year in Maharashtra

Until now, such students were permitted to take the exams only in October.

Feb 01, 2016, 19:26 PM IST

Maharashtra govt proposes revocation of no-detention policy in schools

State Education minister Vinod Tawde said that the policy has not yet been finalised.

Nov 15, 2015, 21:28 PM IST

'No bags day' in Maharashtra schools on Kalam's birth anniversary

Students in Maharashtra on Thursday had a 'no bags day' as they celebrated the birth anniversary of former president APJ Abdul Kalam as 'Reading Day'.

Oct 15, 2015, 11:47 AM IST

BJP to snap alliance with Shiv Sena? Discussion likely today

The Bharatiya Janata Party will on Thursday convene a meeting of its ministers and functionaries here in which its worsening ties with Shiv Sena are likely to come up for discussion.

Oct 15, 2015, 09:09 AM IST