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'We had taken signatures from MLAs for attendance, it was misused as a basis for the oath,' Malik said. (Photo: File | ANI)

'Signatures were misused...': Nawab Malik takes a veiled dig at Ajit Pawar

Earlier in the day, Devendra Fadnavis took oath as CM of Maharashtra for the second term.

23 Nov 2019 1:51 PM

Hours after BJP's Devendra Fadnavis took oath as Chief Minister in the early hours of Saturday, with Ajit Pawar as his deputy, Sharad Pawar's daughter Supriya Sule had put up a WhatsApp status that pointed at a major rift within the Pawar family and the NCP. (Photo: File)

'Party and family split': On WhatsApp, Supriya Sule opens up on rift with cousin Ajit Pawar

Status read, 'Party and family split', and was put up soon after BJP turned tables on rivals with faction of NCP breaking away under Ajit.

23 Nov 2019 1:36 PM

According to officials, assistant sub-inspector (ASI) Sakra Uranv and three home guards -- Dinesh Kumar, Sikander Singh and Yamuna Ram -- were killed in the incident. (Photo: ANI | Representational)

4 security personnel killed in Naxal attack in Jharkhand

The Naxals reportedly also looted weapons from the personnel, among which were a service revolver and three rifles.

23 Nov 2019 1:04 PM

'Verbal diarrhoea will be the right phrase to use for him. Even many Shiv Sena MLAs are frustrated with him and they may also think of going with us,' said Mahajan. (Photo: ANI)

'Tired of Sanjay Raut's verbal diarrhoea, Shiv Sena MLAs may join us': BJP leader Girish Mahajan

Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday took oath as Maharashtra CM for the second consecutive term while NCP's Ajit Pawar took oath as Deputy CM.

23 Nov 2019 12:37 PM

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and Shiv Sena Chief Uddhav Thackeray.(Photo: File)

NCP splits to form Maha govt with BJP, stunned Sena moves SC

On Saturday morning, Ajit Pawar was sworn in as Dy CM and partyless by evening after being sacked as legislature party leader.

23 Nov 2019 12:20 PM

Despite strong speculation of the NCP-Cong-Sena alliance taking the reigns of the Maharashtra government with sagas of meetings between the leaders, there were signs that showed a vague closeness of BJP and NCP. (Photo: File | PTI)

BJP showed indication of closeness with NCP? Here's a look at recent events

On the occasion of 250th session of Rajya Sabha, PM Modi had specifically lauded two parties -- NCP and BJD.

23 Nov 2019 10:57 AM

'Shiv Sena was continuously attacking BJP and engaging in discussions with Cong-NCP that is why we were compelled to form the government," he said. (Photo: ANI)

Shiv Sena betrayed mandate, this compelled BJP to form govt: Chandrakant Patil

Earlier in the day, Devendra Fadnavis took oath as Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the second term.

23 Nov 2019 10:55 AM

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

Amit Shah proved again he's real 'Chanakya' of Indian politics, says Sushil Modi

'@AmitShah has once again proved that he is the real Chanakya of Indian politics,' Sushil tweeted.

23 Nov 2019 10:42 AM

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

President's Rule revoked in Maharashtra at 5:47 am

The gazette notification to this effect was issued by Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla at 5.47 am.

23 Nov 2019 10:13 AM

Ajit Pawar backstabbed people of Maharashtra, says Raut on political twist

Raut also said Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar would meet on Saturday and might also address the media together.

23 Nov 2019 9:55 AM

‘Not NCP’s decision’: Sharad Pawar as Ajit takes oath as Maharashtra Dy CM

Sharad Pawar also tweeted: 'We place on record that we do not support or endorse this decision of his.'

23 Nov 2019 9:38 AM

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

The talks of a pact escalated after Congress president Sonia Gandhi gave nod to stitch an alliance with the ideologically different Sena. (Photo: File)

Uddhav will be our CM, says Pawar after Cong-NCP-Sena meet

Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray post-meeting said the talks were 'positive and fruitful'.

22 Nov 2019 5:30 PM

'Our pre-poll allies have supported the idea of forming a government in Maharashtra to keep the BJP away from power,' Patil said. (Photo: File)

'NCP-Cong, pre-poll allies support idea of forming govt with Sena': NCP's Jayant Patil

Congress and NCP's pre-poll allies include Peasants and Workers Party, Samajwadi Party and Swabhimani Paksha.

22 Nov 2019 2:58 PM

According to Jadhav, Thackeray rejected speculation that the BJP was in touch with him and had offered the chief minister's post to the Shiv Sena. (Photo: File)

Process to form Sena-led govt in final stages: Uddhav to MLAs

Thackeray met the legislators to apprise them of the government formation process and meetings of Congress-NCP leaders in Delhi.

22 Nov 2019 2:47 PM

Thakare also said that leaders of the three parties will sit together later on Friday to clarify some pending issues and also to decide the time to approach Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari to stake claim. (Photo: File | AP)

Manikrao says, 'Next Maharashtra CM will be Sena's; NCP, Cong haven't sought post'

He made the statement before attending a joint meeting of the Congress and NCP with their pre-poll small allies.

22 Nov 2019 1:38 PM

PM Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe had jointly laid the foundation stone of the Bullet train project in Sep 2017. (Photo: Representational)

Bullet train out if Cong-NCP-Sena in, says report

Already over 48 per cent of the land has been acquired for the high-speed project.

22 Nov 2019 1:18 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

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