The Maharashtra government has temporarily put on hold action against auto and taxi drivers failing the mandatory Marathi language requirement following requests and protests. While inspections for permits, licences, and language skills will begin from May 1, no penalties will be imposed solely for not knowing Marathi

Vinayakrao Patil, along with former Shiv Sena (UBT) Latur district chief Santosh Somvanshi, was formally inducted into the party at a ceremony held in Thane on Monday, an official statement issued by Shinde's office stated