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Abhishek Singhvi on Saturday expressed surprise at the political developments in Maharashtra and said the Congress-NCP-Shiv Sena negotiations took too long as the window was grabbed by "fast movers". (Photo: FIle)

Congress-NCP-Shiv Sena negotiations took too long: Abhishek Singhvi

The month-long political impasse ended dramatically with Devendra Fadnavis returning as CM again, backed by Pawar-led NCP.

23 Nov 2019 9:32 AM

‘Confident they will work diligently’: PM congratulates Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar

Modi on Saturday congratulated Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar who took oath as CM and Dy CM of Maharashtra respectively.

23 Nov 2019 8:44 AM

The BJP won 105 seats in the 288-member Assembly followed by Shiv Sena 56, NCP 54 and Congress 44. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

BJP's Fadnavis takes oath as Maharashtra CM again, NCP's Ajit Pawar his deputy

Fadnavis said: 'People gave us clear mandate, but Sena tried to ally with other parties, as a result Prez rule was imposed.'

23 Nov 2019 8:14 AM

Although the ruling BJP had a clear majority in the Nashik Municipal Corporation, the Shiv Sena tried garnering support from the Congress, NCP and MNS, similar to its efforts for forming a government in the state. (Photo: File | Representational)

Sena-Cong-NCP get the better of BJP in Maharashtra mayoral polls

The Shiv Sena managed to win the posts of mayor and deputy mayor in Mumbai and neighboring Thane.

22 Nov 2019 5:28 PM

The BJP leader had displayed newspaper articles during a short duration discussion on pollution in Delhi on Thursday. (Photo: File)

BJP, AAP leaders clash over Delhi's water quality in RS; Chairman gets angry

Naidu also said no member can bring pressure on the Deputy Chairman by their actions.

22 Nov 2019 3:41 PM

Congress' chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala cited a media report claiming the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) took a large donation from a firm being probed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for carrying out transactions with and buying properties from the late Iqbal Mirchi, an accused in the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts and a close aide of Ibrahim. (Photo: File | ANI)

'BJP received donation from firm under ED lens for terror funding': Surjewala

Cong accused BJP of carrying out transactions with and buying properties from late Iqbal Mirchi, an accused in 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts

22 Nov 2019 3:18 PM

'Opportunism is the base of their alliance. The three parties have become united with the only motto to keep the BJP out of power. I have doubts whether this government will be formed... Even if it is formed, it will not last beyond six to eight months,' Gadkari said. (Photo: FIle | PTI)

'Cong-NCP-Sena alliance in Maharashtra opportunistic, won't last long': Gadkari

A long-time ally, Shiv Sena parted ways with the BJP after the state poll results amid differences over chief ministership.

22 Nov 2019 2:35 PM

Kejriwal said around 2,300 points were facing water quality-related issues when the AAP government took over in 2015 but now this number has come down to 125. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

'Not interested in politics over water issue,' says Delhi CM

Talking to reporters here, the chief minister said that his government's priority is to provide clean water to the people of Delhi.

22 Nov 2019 2:11 PM

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, leader of Congress in Lok Sabha, demanded here on Friday that government should constitute a committee to scrutinize "electoral bonds" and alleged that it is a conspiracy to fill the coffers of BJP for election funding. (Photo: File)

Govt should form scrutinising committee on electoral bonds: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

Under the electoral bonds scheme, a donor can anonymously buy a bond and deposit it with the party of their choice.

22 Nov 2019 12:40 PM

The new entity will be called 'Maha Vikas Aghadi' as the government will work as a united front (aghadi) for the progress (vikas) of Maharashtra (Maha). (Photo: File)

'Maha Vikas Aghadi'-- why Cong-NCP-Sena alliance used this name in Maharashtra

Some smaller parties reportedly had objected to only Shiv Sena's name appearing in the suggested 'Maha Shiv Agahdi'.

22 Nov 2019 12:31 PM

Now in a bid to form a government, the Sena is in talks with the NCP and Congress, who have won 54 and 44 seats respectively in the 288-member Maharashtra Assembly. (Photo: File)

Throne of Delhi could not make Maharashtra bow before it: NCP takes jibe at BJP

Sharad Pawar has finally 'outwitted so-called Chanakya of the Indian politics', party said on Friday.

22 Nov 2019 11:31 AM

Asked if the three non-BJP parties would meet the state governor on Friday itself, Raut quipped, "Why meet the governor when the President's rule is in place". (Photo: ANI)

Shiv Sena CM for full 5 years, says Sanjay Raut amid talks with NCP, Cong

Sanjay Raut said Shiv Sena won't side with the BJP even if offered Lord Indra's throne.

22 Nov 2019 10:25 AM

MLA Abdul Sattar, who represents the Sillod assembly constituency in Aurangabad district, warned former ally BJP against poaching or purchasing the elected representatives. (Photo: File)

Shiv Sena MLA says he will ‘smash head, break legs’ of poachers

The statement came amid finalisation of the alliance between Congress, NCP and Shiv Sena ahead of government formation in Maharashtra.

22 Nov 2019 10:13 AM

People have reposed their faith in the Congress and have understood that it is the Congress that can bring development, Pilot said. (Photo: File)

Local body polls broke myth of BJP's stronghold in urban areas: Sachin Pilot

The ruling Congress on Tuesday secured control over 20 local government bodies out of the 49.

21 Nov 2019 7:38 PM

In its fifth list, the BJP also named its candidates from seven more seats following a break in its alliance with the AJSU. (Photo: Representational)

Jharkhand Assembly polls : BJP names 8 more candidates

Elections are scheduled to be held between November 30 and December 20 in the BJP-ruled state.

21 Nov 2019 6:59 PM

In separate letters to both Bachegowda fighting from Hoskote assembly constituency and Urs from Vijayanagara, the BJP said their contest against the party's official candidates was being considered as anti-party activity. (Photo: PTI | Representational)

K'taka bypolls: BJP expels 2 rebel MLAs for 'anti-party activities'

The rebel MLAs were contesting the upcoming assembly bypolls independent candidates.

21 Nov 2019 6:52 PM

'Khoda pahaad, nikla chooha. Now BJP wants to disown it, but find one all over India,' the AIMIM chief tweeted. (Photo: File | PTI)

'Countrywide NRC will only put people through hardship': Owaisi

The AIMIM chief asserted that the exercise will especially cause hardship to minorities.

21 Nov 2019 5:40 PM

'In the last 5 years, Chief Minister Raghubar Das has put Jharkhand on the path of development. What have Congress and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha done for the benefit of the poor? Rs 1,000 crore scams took place during their government,' Shah said. (Photo: ANI)

'What have Cong, JMM done for poor?,' Amit Shah at J'khand rally

Shah addressed issues like, Ayodhya verdict, Article 370, budget in Jharkhand in the rally.

21 Nov 2019 3:40 PM

The governor was shown black flags allegedly by some Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers on his way to Domkal in Murshidabad district to attend an event on Wednesday. (Photo: File)

WB Guv advises ministers to concentrate on work, not react to his remarks

Either Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee should herself react or depute a specific minister to respond to 'my statements', the governor said.

21 Nov 2019 12:09 PM

The Bhopal MP, who is an accused in the Malegaon blasts case, defeated former chief minister of Madhya Pradesh and Congress leader Digvijaya Singh in the Lok Sabha polls earlier this year. (Photo: File)

Malegaon blast accused Pragya Thakur's name in defence panel, Congress calls it as ‘insult’

Singh courted controversy when during the electoral campaign she praised Mahatma Gandhi’s killer Nathuram Godse as a patriot.

21 Nov 2019 11:58 AM

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