Alok Deshpande is a Special Correspondent at The Indian Express. He is recognized for his focused and authoritative reporting on governance, politics, and the socio-economic dynamics of Maharashtra's hinterlands, with a unique expertise in resource and environmental issues stemming from his background in Geology. Alok's work has been featured in MSN and The Indian Express, covering a range of topics including elections, public policy, and regional interests.
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Alok Deshpande's coverage predominantly focuses on local government and politics in India, particularly in the Maharashtra region. His articles mainly cover government announcements and evolving political stories, with a strong emphasis on issues related to Maharashtra, Mumbai, and regional politics.
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By: Alok Deshpande
A lab test of water from the Nandini, which flows into the Godavari, found hexavalent chromium, a known carcinogen, far above the drinking water limit. The state has ordered action against polluting units in Nashik's Ambad industrial area.
By: Alok Deshpande
The revised expenditure comes amid mounting pressure on the state's finances, with its outstanding public debt projected to reach Rs 11.02 lakh crore in 2026-27 and a revenue deficit of Rs 40,552 crore estimated for the year.
By: Alok Deshpande
Sources said funds meant for the NaMo scheme could be diverted towards drought relief.
By: Alok Deshpande
Sources said funds meant for the NaMo scheme could be diverted towards drought relief.
By: Alok Deshpande
Recurring attacks on high-profile faces from different fields may be bad optics for investors and dent Maharashtra's trillion-dollar economy goal
By: Alok Deshpande
The ruling alliance had claimed it would sweep the elections to Gokul, the largest milk cooperative in the state. But Satej Patil managed to beat the odds.
By: Alok Deshpande
A term-limit law has pushed veteran directors out, and rival parties are making way for their relatives.
By: Alok Deshpande
Maharashtra drought 2026 news: The Rs 5,000 payouts will be credited to the farmers whose crops have suffered more than 33 per cent damage.
By: Alok Deshpande
The appointment is likely to ruffle feathers within the party organisation as Zeeshan is still seen as an outsider and close only to Rajya Sabha MP Parth Pawar.
By: Alok Deshpande
Maharashtra MLC Election Results 2026: While Praful Patel did not name any party or leader, his post is said to have been directed at the NCP leadership, including deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar and her son Parth Pawar.
