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Naresh Kamath

Naresh Kamath

Naresh is a Special Correspondent with Hindustan Times, Mumbai, since 2005. He covers the real estate sector, in addition to doing political reportage.

Articles by Naresh Kamath

Consumer forum fuels parking wars in city

Just weeks down the line, home owners without parking slots are already writing to their housing societies asking to be allotted parking areas. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Jun 18, 2022 12:31 AM IST

Maharashtra reports over 3k Covid cases, call for masks grows

Maharashtra recorded 3,081 new cases of Covid-19 and the test positivity rate in the state Capital, where close to 2,000 new cases were registered, leapt past the 10% mark, data released by the state government showed on Friday. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 11, 2022 05:26 AM IST

Maharashtra’s daily Covid caseload breaches 3000-mark, Mumbai inches towards 2000

Dr Wiqar Shaikh, professor of medicine, Grant Medical College, and Sir JJ Hospital, questioned the logic of the government for not imposing the mask mandate. “Is the government waiting for cases to spread exponentially and then make masks compulsory? Questioned Dr Shaikh. (Vijay Bate/HT Photo)

Published on Jun 10, 2022 11:15 PM IST

At 2,813, state sees highest single-day jump since Feb 15, city adds 1702 Covid cases

Thane, India - June 09, 2022: Commuters have a harrowing time getting into a crowded suburban local train at Kalwa railway station, in Thane, Mumbai, India, on Thursday, June 09, 2022. (Praful Gangurde/HT Photo) (HT PHOTO)

Published on Jun 10, 2022 12:35 AM IST

Mumbai records 1,765 cases as Covid surges

Beneficiaries receive a shot of the booster Covid vaccine at Malad, in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Published on Jun 09, 2022 12:43 AM IST

Mumbai adds 1,765 Covid cases, highest single-day tally since Jan 26

Mumbai adds 1,765 Covid cases, highest single-day tally since Jan 26

Published on Jun 09, 2022 12:32 AM IST

Exclusion of Sewri chawls from revamp project to affect 960 families

Image for representation HT File Photo

Published on Jun 08, 2022 12:23 AM IST

Masks not mandatory yet, says Maharashtra health minister Rajesh Tope

Maharashtra has seen a spike in cases in the past week and recorded over 1,000 cases three days in a row. (HT PHOTO.)

Updated on Jun 04, 2022 06:40 PM IST

Raj Thackeray issues open letter justifying loudspeaker issue

He further went on to claim that for the first time in independent India, an anti-loudspeaker campaign bore results as more than 92 per cent mosques in Mumbai restricted their decibel levels and complied with the timings as well (HT File)

Published on Jun 02, 2022 09:19 PM IST

Mumbai registers rise in Covid-19 cases; positivity rate jumps to 8.4%

A beneficiary gets inoculated against Covid-19 at a vaccination centre, at Malad, in Mumbai on Wednesday. (Vijay Bate/ HT Photo)

Updated on Jun 02, 2022 07:00 AM IST

46% increase in Mumbai’s Covid count in a day; TPR jumps to 8.4%

The state also crossed the 1,000-mark and reported 1,081 cases and zero deaths, with a positivity rate of 4.25% (Vijay Bate)

Published on Jun 01, 2022 10:24 PM IST

For fourth day in a row, state reports over 500 cases

State surveillance officer Dr Pradeep Awate described the situation under control and ruled out the possibility of a fourth wave as of now (Sunil Ghosh)

Published on May 29, 2022 10:27 PM IST

Raj Thackeray puts Ayodhya visit on hold

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Friday announced that his visit to Ayodhya scheduled on June 5 has been postponed amid strong opposition from BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. (Satish Bate/HT PHOTO)

Updated on May 20, 2022 11:11 PM IST

Amid opposition from BJP MP, Raj Thackeray postpones Ayodhya trip

Raj Thackeray addressing a public rally in Aurangabad. ANI File Photo

Updated on May 20, 2022 09:33 PM IST

Raj Thackeray to hold rally at Pune on Sunday ahead of Ayodhya visit

Raj is likely to attack his cousin and Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray (Satish Bate/HT PHOTO)

Published on May 20, 2022 12:04 AM IST

Raj Thackeray plans rally in Pune, home minister says he has to follow rules

MNS chief Raj Thackeray addressing a rally in Aurangabad. ANI File Photo

Updated on May 19, 2022 12:22 AM IST

MNS books trains and hotels for Raj Thackeray’s Ayodhya tour

iMumbai, India - May 04, 2022: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray interacts with the media at his Shivaji Park residence, Dadar, in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, May 04, 2022. (Photo by Satish Bate/Hindustan Times) (Satish Bate/HT PHOTO)

Published on May 13, 2022 12:24 AM IST

Roadshow held in Ayodhya opposing Raj Thackeray’s visit; MNS says tour on

As per the schedule, Raj will leave for Ayodhya on June 4, and spend the next day visiting the proposed temple site before returning on June 6. (Satish Bate/HT PHOTO)

Published on May 11, 2022 12:35 AM IST

Govt to speed up vaccination to combat possible fourth wave

The active cases have now reached 1,403 with Mumbai leading with 844 cases, followed by Pune at 292 and Thane with 153. (Vipin Kumar/HT PHOTO)

Published on May 11, 2022 12:30 AM IST

Loudspeaker row: Raj writes to CM over crackdown on MNS workers

He further taunted and said that every Maharashtrian know well who is behind such a repressive action (Satish Bate/HT PHOTO)

Published on May 10, 2022 09:53 PM IST

UP MP calls meeting of saints to stop Raj Thackeray from entering Ayodhya

MNS leader Manoj Chavan, who is coordinating the event, said Raj Thackeray’s event will happen as per the schedule (Satish Bate/HT PHOTO)

Published on May 09, 2022 11:44 PM IST

Weak on-ground MNS leadership, police action behind failure of loudspeaker agitation

Political analysts and MNS insiders said that in addition to the little enthusiasm among people, deft handling of the situation by the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government and a weak on-ground MNS organisation, seem to be the reasons behind the failure. (Praful Gangurde)

Published on May 06, 2022 10:13 PM IST

Faced with lacklustre response, MNS shifts focus to signature campaign against loudspeakers atop mosques

Many mosques in Malegaon removed their loudspeakers, while those in Bhiwandi toned down their volumes. (Satish Bate/HT PHOTO)

Published on May 06, 2022 12:31 AM IST

MNS campaign against loudspeakers at mosques fails to evoke response

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Published on May 04, 2022 11:38 PM IST

‘Till it reaches logical conclusion’: Raj Thackeray on agitation over loudspeakers

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray interacts with the media at his Shivaji Park residence, Dadar, in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday. (HT Photo/Satish Bate/)

Updated on May 04, 2022 05:38 PM IST

Hanuman Chalisa played at some places amid row over loudspeakers at mosques

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray threatened to launch an agitation from Wednesday if the public address systems were not removed from Muslim places of worship. (PTI)

Published on May 04, 2022 12:31 PM IST

Case filed against Raj Thackeray over his speech on loudspeakers

MNS chief Raj Thackeray with his daughter at his 'Shivteerth' residence in Mumbai on Tuesday. (PTI)

Published on May 04, 2022 12:30 AM IST

Raj Thackeray booked for provocative speech at Aurangabad rally

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray at his residence in Mumbai on Tuesday. PTI

Published on May 04, 2022 12:17 AM IST

Loudspeaker ultimatum: It’s now or never, Raj urges citizens to complain

In his statement, Raj Thackeray quoted the Supreme Court’s judgement and said that it’s time to implement the guidelines issued by the apex court (ANI)

Updated on May 03, 2022 11:14 PM IST

Raj Thackeray takes u-turn on Maha Aarti to avoid causing ‘hindrance’ on Eid

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) Chief Raj Thackeray addresses a public rally, at Sanskrutik Mandal Maidan, in Aurangabad on Sunday. (ANI)

Published on May 02, 2022 11:48 PM IST

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