Bal Thackeray's persona was high as Himalayas: Sushma Swaraj
Nov 17, 2012
Bal Thackeray dies: This loss has left a gaping void in nation's politics, says LK Advani
Nov 17, 2012
Bal Thackeray better, says Shiv Sena; policemen keep vigil all night
Nov 16, 2012
The 9 O'clock News: The biggest stories (Nov 15, 2012)
Nov 15, 2012
Thane building collapse: NCP corporator, Assistant Police Inspector bribed, says police
Reported by Tejas Mehta and Rashmi Rajput | Sunday April 7, 2013
Investigations into Wednesday's building collapse in Thane has thrown up some shocking revelations. The police say they now have proof that the builders of the illegal seven-storey structure had bribed NCP corporator Hira Patil and Assistant Police I...
Thane building collapse: top officers, NCP corporator among eight arrested
Edited by Abhinav Bhatt | Sunday April 7, 2013
Top civic officials and a Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) corporator have been arrested in the Thane building collapse case that has claimed 74 lives so far.
As Maharashtra battles drought, Asaram Bapu wastes water, abuses media
Written by Tejas Mehta; edited by Mala Das | Monday March 18, 2013
Self-proclaimed spiritual guru Asaram Bapu defied the Maharashtra government's orders today by continuing to indulge in pre-Holi celebrations, using thousands of litres of water at a time when the state is facing its worst drought since 1972.
India may not export sugar for up to 3 years
Wednesday February 20, 2013
India, the world's biggest sugar producer after Brazil, is unlikely to export the sweetener for up to three years as high production costs price shipments out of the global market and a drought in major growing regions squeezes output.
Couldn't have made 'Sarkar' without Balasaheb, says RGV
Sunday November 18, 2012
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma says "Sarkar" and "Sarkar Raj" would not have been possible without Bal Thackeray and adds some of the dialogues in the film were inspired by the Shiv Sena supremo.
Bal Thackeray's funeral procession on way to Shivaji Park; lakhs of supporters follow
Reported by Rashmi Rajput; edited by Abhinav Bhatt | Sunday November 18, 2012
Bal Thackeray will be cremated today at Shivaji Park, where he launched the Shiv Sena 46 years ago at a massive rally on Dussehra. The police expect a crowd of three to four lakh at the ground.
Bal Thackeray's funeral procession on way to Shivaji Park; lakhs of supporters present
Reported by Rashmi Rajput; edited by Abhinav Bhatt | Sunday November 18, 2012
Bal Thackeray's final journey from his Bandra home, 'Matoshree', to Shivaji Park is being held amid the presence of lakhs of Shiv Sainiks, who have come from all across Maharashtra.
Bal Thackeray's funeral procession begins; stay home, say police; autos and taxis off roads
Reported by Rashmi Rajput; edited by Abhinav Bhatt | Sunday November 18, 2012
Bal Thackeray's final journey from his Bandra home, 'Matoshree', to Shivaji Park has begun.
Sachin Tendulkar, cricket fraternity pay tributes to Bal Thackeray
Press Trust of India | Saturday November 17, 2012
"Really sad to hear about Balasaheb's demise. His contribution to Maharashtra was immense. It's a terrible loss and he will always be remembered and missed," Tendulkar said in a message on his facebook page.
I-League match postponed following Bal Thackeray's death
Press Trust of India | Saturday November 17, 2012
The I-League match between Pune FC and Air India here on Sunday has been postponed due to the sudden demise of Shiv Sena supremo Balasaheb Thackrey in Mumbai on Saturday.
Written by Sreenivasan Jain | Saturday November 17, 2012
Controversial. Communal. Demagogue. And the only man who could bring Mumbai to a halt. At the same time: a talented cartoonist, a master orator, a shrewd politician and a hero who fought for the rights of Marathis.
Meet Balasaheb Thackeray's biggest fan
Written by Tejas Mehta; Edited by Shamik Ghosh | Friday November 16, 2012
If there was an award for sycophancy and turning-netas-into-Gods, Mohan Yadav would undoubtedly be the clear winner.
Bal Thackeray stable, says Shiv Sena; Mumbai resumes normal life
Reported by Tejas Mehta, Rashmi Rajput and Saurabh Gupta, Edited by Abhinav Bhatt | Friday November 16, 2012
Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray, known as "Balasaheb," is responding to treatment well, Sena MP Anil Desai has said. "Yesterday, Uddhav ji told to maintain peace and stay calm. Bala ji is responding to the treatment well. All the big doctors are taking...
Bal Thackeray stable now, says Shiv Sena
Press Trust of India | Thursday November 15, 2012
"Balasaheb is stable now. Need not worry. He is responding to doctors' efforts," said Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena spokesperson.
Bal Thackeray fine, says Raj amid health concerns
Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday November 11, 2012
Ailing Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray's health caused sudden concern late on Saturday even as close family members came to see him in Mumbai.