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The article discusses the activities of the Maoists in Maharastra, India. It talks about the killing of the Maoists by the police and the guerrilla technique implemented by the Maoists. It discusses the government policies in India related to the Maoists. It also focuses on the fulfillment of the demand of the Dalits and the tribals.

The article focuses on the impact of awakening of schedule caste people in India called Dalits, on the national politics, due to dilution of the schedule caste / schedule tribe (SC/ST) Prevention of Atrocities Act. Topics discussed include mistrust between the upper class people and Dalits, collection of data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) by the Supreme Court, and various charts including state wise Dalit concentration in India.

The article reports on the state of the political opposition in India whose member parties are attempting to prevent a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) victory in the 2019 elections. United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi stated that the opposition will not let the BJP come to power in 2019 based on several bypolls lost by the BJP in 2018. Several reasons for a possible failure by the opposition to defeat the BJP are also cited, including the lack of a common ideological base.

The article discusses the efforts of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and India Prime Minister Narendra Modi in growing trade relationship between India and Japan. It highlights Japan's role in India's small car revolution, establishment of the Delhi Metro and high-speed rail projects. Topics include agreement between Japan's Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Bharat Heavy Electricals and loan from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

The article offers information on the Nagpur-Mumbai Super Communication Way, a highway corridor project by Devendra Fadnavis, the chief minister of state of Maharashtra in India, to connect the cities of Nagpur to Mumbai. Topics discussed include the protests faced by the project from farmers against land acquisition, the reduced travel time by the corridor, and the lack of compensation for farmers whose land is taken for the project.

The article examines current state of Indian agriculture and farmers, as of June 2017. Topics discussed include impact of loan waivers provided to farmers on Indian economy; increased number of number of farmer suicides between 1995 and 2015; falling agricultural growth of the country; marginal increase in landholdings by farmers; and ways in which excessive use of urea, pesticides has compromised soil fertility.

The article reports that Goa, India Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar-led government has been working out a policy to shift offshore casinos out of Mandovi river. Topics discussed include opposing the casinos by Revenue Minister Rohan Khaunte; accusing casinos for undermining public morality to fouling the Mandovi; and facing opposition from fishermen.

The article discusses the conviction of former coal secretary H.C. Gupta and government serving officials K.S. Kropha and K.C. Samaria by the Central Bureau of Investigation's special court in New Delhi, India. Topics mention including the allocation of the coal block in Madhya Pradesh, coal scam and 2G spectrum allocation scam.

The article reports on the ban imposed by the Supreme Court of India on the mining of iron ore in Goa, India. Topics discussed include Goa's mining economy, economic and social impact of the ban with increased unemployment in the state, views of president of Goa Mineral Ore Exporters' Association (GMOEA) Ambar Timblo on the constitutional validity of the Goa, Daman and Diu Mining Concessions (Abolitions and Declaration of Mining Leases) Act of 1987.

The article focuses on the growing of sugarcane by farmers in Laur despite a severe drought. It comes from the Manjra sugar mill, an indication that sugarcane crushing is in full swing in the city. The experts in Water and Irrigation Commission had flagged water-intensive sugarcane cultivation as a major reason for the drought.

The article focuses on government of Maharashtra, India's announcement revoking the special planning authority (SPA) status for Lavasa could have been passed off policy diktat for protagonists and mentions Lavasa was visualised by Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). Topics discussed include how chief minister Devendra Fadnavis could wield against the NCP and Pawar, construction that came to a halt bec ause of restrictions and penalties recovered by the collector's office.

The article reports on the plans of Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister for Shipping, Road Transport and Highways in India, to finance for infrastructure development on the east coast of Mumbai. Also discusses the redevelopment of land associated under the Mumbai Port Trust (MbPT), and eviction plans for residential tenants and steel traders.

The article talks about politician and president of the India's Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Sharad Pawar, discussing his participation in the 'Samvidhan Bachao' rally. Pawar participation in the rally was the sign of his coming back in the politics. He stood against his opposition and for the cause of the farmers in Maharashtra, India and addressed the farmers on not paying power bills. Pawar joined a protest march with politicians like Sharad Yadav, Omar Abdullah and D. Raja.

The article discusses how Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) made a desperate bid to woo its ally Shiv Sena in Maharashtra, India. It mentions that at BJP's Foundation Day on April 6, 2018, Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis was full of praise for the late Bal Thackeray. It reveals that Fadnavis cited thought of Balasaheb Thackeray regarding coming together of Hindutvawadi parties.

The article focuses on the legal battle between two factions of the political group Maratha Seva Sangh (MSS), Sambhaji Brigade headed by Manoj Akhare and the other led by Praveen Gaikwad. Topics discussed include efforts of founder Purshottam Khedekar to create awareness among Maratha community about the alleged distortion of Maratha history by upper cast poet Babasaheb Purandare, support from the Peasants and Workers Party (PWP), and fight for reservations.

The article offers information about the ruling of India's Supreme Court to ban all iron ore mining in the state of Goa. It reports that such move has come as a big blow to the Manohar Parrikar-led coalition government in the state as it nears its first anniversary in office. Other information about the cancellation of all 88 mining leases renewed in 2015 is presented.

The article reports on decision made by national executive of Shiv Sena to participate in Lok Sabha and Maharashtra assembly elections to be held in India in year 2019 in an independent manner. According to party insiders, Uddhav Thackeray has been under pressure to take strong stand against what most members of the party consider to be attempts by Bharatiya Janata Party to display its leadership.

The article reports on the feud between Goa and Karnataka over water sharing. It relates the attempt of Indian Bharatiya Janata Party President Amit Shah to force a settlement between two states. The proposal of Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar to share some of the water from the Mahadayi river to Karnataka was also opposed by Goa government and voluntary groups.

The article discusses that on the of Dalit anger due to attack on the community in Koregaon- Bhima, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis asked the state police to give the protesters a long rope while he refrained from taking sides. This helped him manage to restore a semblance of normalcy in just two days, his image has taken a big hit.

The article reports on Goa, India, chief minister Manohar Parrikar's performance on the economy, environment and law and order is raising questions across the state this time around. Experts say that the pressure from Delhi and coalition partners is taking a toll on Parrikar. The Centre's plans to nationalise Goa's rivers as well as increasing the coal-carrying capacity of the Mormugao Port Trust (MPT) is vehemently opposed by locals and the opposition party.

The article offers information about Aaditya Thackeray, son of Uddhav Thackeray, leader and chairperson of the Shiv Sena, and grandson of Bal Thackeray. It reports that he is currently the President of Yuva Sena, a youth wing of Shiv Sena. It reports that Bharatiya Janata Party-led Devendra Fadnavis government of Maharashtra which the Sena is a part, is unhappy with the changes in the nightlife norms by Aaditya.

The article reports the death of suspect caught for robbery Anil Kothale who was held at police custody by Maharashtra Police's in Maharashtra, India. It reports that the man was murdered by five policemen who were assigned to question him. The policemen involved in the case were Yuvraj Kamte, Anil Lad, Arun Tone, Nazir Mulla and Rahul Shingate. The article reports that the highest number of custodial deaths take place in Maharashtra, India.

The article offers information on Maharashtra, India that has been ranked on top position in terms of public health in phase of competitive federalism. Topics include introduction of the Shiv Arogya Tele Medicine facility for patients in tribal regions by health minister Deepak Sawant; decline in infant mortality; and the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram that protect and promote child health by putting together a systematic approach to child health screening and early intervention.

The article provides information on the approval for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed train project in India. Topics discussed include the issuance of an order by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to hand over a plot in Mumbai's Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) to the railways for construction of a terminus for the project, different views of the opposition and the state government on the bullet train funds, and stand of Fadnavis on the project.

The article focuses on the successful e-learning initiative for rural Marathi medium government schools in Dhule, Maharashtra in India initiated by investment banker Harshal Vibhandik. It discusses how the results in the initiative were evident due to decreased children drop-outs and increased attendance due to the appeal of audio-visual learning rather than mid-day meals.

The article reports on the proposed construction of a petroleum refinery in Ratnagiri, India. Topics discussed include the villagers' opposition to the proposed refinery project, the possible displacement of rural households living in the area, and the construction of the refinery by Hindustan Petroleum, Bharat Petroleum and Indian Oil Corp.

The article discusses the threat posed by the sinking offshore casino vessel MV Lucky Seven to the Indian state of Goa's popular Miramar beach after cracks developed in the vessel and it started sinking.

The article offers information on polyester fiber and yarn manufacturer Reliance Industries Ltd. in India. It mentions the reputation of the company as the largest manufacturer of polyester fibers and yarn internationally, its success as a leading company in manufacturing suit and shirt textiles, and the reintroduction of its brand Vimal.

The article offers information on the process of constructing the tolled Mumbai-Pune Expressway in India. It mentions the appointment of the Rail India Technical and Economic Services (RIGHTS) by the government of Maharashtra to study the feasibility of constructing the highway in 1990, the proposal for Maharashtra State Road Development Corp. to construct the expressway, and the cost of completing the construction.

The article offers information on construction engineering company Larsen & Toubro Ltd. in Mumbai, India. It mentions the number of countries where the company operates, its operation in providing information technology solutions in a number of nations, and its reputation for helping the country grow its infrastructure.

The article discusses the conference organized by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in Jammu, India focused towards family enlightenment, social integration, and cow protection. It talks about RSS's attitude towards preserving the moral and culture of India. It also discusses its attitude towards Hinduism.

The article reports on airline mishaps involving Maharashtra, India Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. It mentions that Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) of the Union ministry for civil aviation has put blame on pilot for failing to assess the effect of the prevailing high temperature in Nilanga, Maharashtra. It informs that state government has no state aircraft, which can only be used for travel to places with airstrips.

The article offers information about Reliance Polyester, founded by Dhirubhai Ambani in 1982 in India, which has grown as the world's largest manufacturer of polyester fibres and yarn with a presence in Turkey, the US, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, France, China.

The article offers information about the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, India's six-lane concrete, high-speed, access controlled tolled expressway. It mentions that it spans a distance of 94.5 kilo meter connecting Mumbai, the administrative capital of Maharashtra state and the financial capital of India, with Pune, an industrial and educational hub. It was fully operationalized in 2002, introduced new levels of speed and safety in automobile transportation to Indian roads.

The article offers information about Larsen & Toubro known as L&T, Indian multi-national construction engineering firm headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, founded by two Danish engineers Henning Holck-Larsen and Soren Kristian Toubro.

The article reports that chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, India, Yogi Adityanath's proclamation of a partial farm debt waiver in Uttar Pradesh in March 2017 has provoked a storm in two other Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ruled states including Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh in India. Topics include furious farmers in both the states stated to be demanding debt waivers and remunerative prices, blocking milk and vegetable supplies to cities.

The article reports on the aim of the politicians to get support from farmers in India. Topics discussed include the pitch of the political parties for farm loan waivers, the impact of farm debts on the people, the plan of the political parties to corner the Bharatiya Janata Party government, and the strategies of the party leaders.

The article discusses the psychology of a paedophile from Mumbai, India conducting rape on minor girls.

The article discusses the relationship between India and China after an informal meeting between India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and China's President Xi Jinping. It states that some of the topics discussed include issuing a strategic guidance to both armies for maintaining communications for border affairs, joint patrolling along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), and acting on long planned joint economic projects to third countries.

The article reports that Telangana, India chief minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao had planned for a Third Front with West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, which was dropped due to a challenge from Congress Party and the Telangana Jana Samithi.

The article focuses on challenges faced by Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah for the assembly election, giving his Varuna constituency for son Yathindra and shifting to Chamundeshwari in Mysuru, India campaigning against politician G.T. Deve Gowda.

The article reports on dispute between Maharashtra, India chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and Maharashtra woman and child welfare minister Pankaja Munde over rolling back Munde's decision to declare anganwadi workers an essential service by Fadnavis.

The article reports that Uttar Pradesh, India Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's government has planned to set up cycle docks across the city to provide Global Positioning System-equipped cycles on rent for a rupee for half an hour.

The article reports that Indian women minister Maneka Gandhi has clashed with NITI Aayog over proposal to swap food given to pregnant mothers and newborns with direct benefit transfers to their Jan Dhan accounts and opposed a state government proposal to cash transfers with rations.

The article focuses on an incident during Union minister Vijay Sampla's Jalander rally on March 18, 2018 wherein several Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers who stopped for pakora refreshments were set up by Congressmen to receive fake 15 lakh rupee checks drawn on Feku Bank in an effort to embarass the BJP.

The article focuses on a meeting between Telangana chief minister and regional party Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) chief K. Chandrashekar Rao and Indian politician Mamata Banerjee on March 19, 2018 in which Rao proposed a Federal Front that excluded the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

The article focuses on Indian cabinet minister of road in Bihar Nand Koshore Yadav's denial that former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar Tejashwi Yadav received 44,000 marriage proposals from a WhatsApp number that was used to get public feedback on road conditions in 2016 when he was in office.

The article focuses on a photograph of Indian businessman Shivaji Panja, who was arrested in a bank fraud case, and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, which was used by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in response to opposition parties' use of a group photo of businessman Nirav Modi with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The article deals with the rumored plan of the Indian political party Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to provide a party ticket for Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, which was criticized by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Raj Tackeray who claims that Kumar is a Canadian citizen.

The article offers information about the move of the Maharashtra Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) in India to work together a common front against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the assembly elections next year. It reports that the Congress and the NCP leaders have decided to set aside differences to challenge the BJP in the election.