Uddhav Thackeray, Rashmi Thackeray and Aaditya Thackeray paid heartfelt tributes to Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray on his centenary birth anniversary in Colaba, remembering his legacy, ideology and lasting influence on Maharashtra’s politics and Marathi identity. (Pics/X)
23 January,2026 12:24 PM IST | Tarun Verma
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Balasaheb Thackeray, the founder of the Shiv Sena was also known as Tiger and Hindu Hriday Samraat (Emperor of Hindu Hearts) among his supporters. Balasaheb was born on January 23,1926 in Pune, Maharashtra. On his birth anniversary here are some lesser known facts about the late Shiv Sena chief. File Photos/mid-day photo team/X
23 January,2026 11:10 AM IST | Asif Ali Sayed
Maharashtra on Thursday announced the reservation for mayoral posts in 29 municipal corporations in state, days after the conclusion of civic polls. Pics/Special Arrangement
22 January,2026 08:15 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray felicitated newly elected Kalyan-Dombivli corporators at Matoshree after the Maharashtra civic polls. The mayoral race intensified as five MNS corporators extended support to Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena-BJP alliance. (Pics/X and File pic)
22 January,2026 03:11 PM IST | Tarun VermaADVERTISEMENT
