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Maharashtra Anti Corruption Bureau Sources add that the cases that were closed today were conditional, cases could reopen if more information comes to light or courts order further inquiry. (Photo: File)

Corruption body says newly-elected Dy CM Ajit Pawar not involved in irrigation scams

'None were related to Ajit Pawar,' said ACB DG Parambir Singh.

25 Nov 2019 4:56 PM

BJP won 105 seats, Shiv Sena bagged 56 seats, 54 seats went to NCP while Congress secured 44 seats in the 288-member Assembly. (Photo: File)

My list was legally correct; will resolve disputes within my party: Ajit Pawar to SC

'List was constitutionally, legally correct. There is nothing to show that I was not NCP leader on Nov 22,' Singh to SC on behalf of Ajit.

25 Nov 2019 1:39 PM

The bench comprising of Justices NV Ramana, Ashok Bhushan and Sanjiv Khanna was hearing the petition jointly filed by the NCP-Congress and Shiv Sena against the formation of BJP-led government in Maharashtra. (Photo: File)

Ajit Pawar gave letter of support of 54 NCP MLAs to Governor: SG Mehta informs SC

Mehta also handed over the original letter of the Governor inviting BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis to form government in Maharashtra.

25 Nov 2019 1:34 PM

The Shiv Sena on Monday launched a scathing attack on the BJP, saying those who did not respect their 25-year-long friendship with the Uddhav Thackeray-led party will one day dump NCP leader Ajit Pawar as well. (Photo: File)

Those who ditched 25-yr-old friendship with Thackeray will also dump Ajit Pawar: Sena

The BJP was propped up by NCP's Ajit Pawar who revolted against his party headed by his uncle Sharad Pawar.

25 Nov 2019 10:25 AM

Politics does make for strange bedfellows. Take the case of Devendra Fadnavis, who in 2014 had vowed to send Ajit Pawar to jail for his alleged corruption in the "irrigation scam". (Photo: File)

'Chakki Peesing' to Deputy CM: Unforeseen twist in Fadnavis' Sholay after vowing to jail Ajit Pawar

In the video, Fadnavis can be heard describing what Ajit Pawar would be doing in prison after the election.

25 Nov 2019 9:36 AM

We feel pained to see Ajit Pawar breaking away from the NCP to support the BJP government in Maharashtra, state Congress spokesperson Sachin Sawant said on Sunday. (Photo: File)

'Matter of sorrow': Cong spokesperson Sachin Sawant on Ajit Pawar supporting BJP

The Congress leader requested Deputy Chief Minister Ajit, the nephew of NCP chief Sharad Pawar, to come back to the fold of the NCP.

25 Nov 2019 8:52 AM

Newly-sworn in chief minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, with his deputy Ajit Pawar at Raj Bhavan in Mumbai on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

Speaker key to floor test amid defection threats

The anti-defection law, enacted in 1985 to check the menace of “Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram” culture in Indian politics.

25 Nov 2019 6:31 AM

NCP chief Sharad Pawar after a meeting with party MLAs in Mumbai on Saturday night. At least nine NCP MLAs who attended swearing-in of Ajit Pawar as deputy chief minister of Maharashtra returned to the party fold and expressed solidarity with party chief Sharad Pawar. (Photo: PTI)

Sharad blasts Ajit for bid to ‘sow confusion’

Ajit changed his Twitter bio to “Deputy Chief Minister, Maharashtra,” but described himself as a “Nationalist Congress Party Leader”.

25 Nov 2019 3:05 AM

Maharashtra governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari with newly-appointed Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and his deputy Ajit Pawar in Mumbai on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

Congress will corner BJP over Maha in Parliament today

Congress’ chief spokesman Randeep Surjewala said the current government in the state was “illegitimate” and that a floor test was the only solution.

25 Nov 2019 2:57 AM

‘Pawar’ play is the pivot of this game of thrones

A day later, Ajit Pawar seemingly revolted against his party and the authority of his uncle in an early morning coup.

25 Nov 2019 12:00 AM

Police said Ramesh Balu Jadhav was in an inebriated condition and could have taken the step under the influence of alcohol. (Photo: ANI)

Upset over formation of BJP govt in Maharashtra, man attempts suicide

Devendra Fadnavis took oath early on Saturday morning for the second consecutive term as the state chief minister.

24 Nov 2019 8:06 PM

Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, also the nephew of Sharad Pawar, said the BJP and he will ensure a stable government in the state. (Photo: File)

Ajit 'dada' offered us ministerial posts to switch sides: NCP MLAs tell Pawar, Uddhav

According to sources, Sharad Pawar asked the legislators whether they are facing any problem in the emerging political situation in state.

24 Nov 2019 7:52 PM

Addressing a press conference after attending the BJP legislature party meeting in Mumbai, senior party leader Ashish Shelar said they discussed a strategy to win the impending floor test comfortably. (Photo: ANI)

Sena committed sin of abandoning Bal Thackeray's thoughts: BJP

Shelar also said a meeting of Independent MLAs backing the BJP will be held separately.

24 Nov 2019 7:37 PM

In a Tweet, Sharad Pawar said NCP would not form an alliance with the BJP. (Photo: File)

No question of tie-up with BJP: Sharad Pawar calls Ajit's tweet misleading

'Our BJP-NCP alliance shall provide a stable government in Maharashtra,' Ajit Pawar said.

24 Nov 2019 5:47 PM

Shiv Sena's Aaditya Thackeray and Sanjay Raut met Nationalist Congress Party's Supriya Sule and Rohit Pawar at Hotel Renaissance, earlier today. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

'Alliance will go strong': Uddhav to NCP MLAs at Mumbai hotel, missing MLA returns

The NCP had on Saturday moved 44 MLAs to Renaissance Hotel in Mumbai.

24 Nov 2019 5:02 PM

The Governor will call a session where MLAs will be sworn in and a floor test will be conducted. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

As floor test nears, Fadnavis meets BJP MLAs in Mumbai

The meeting was called in view of the floor test at BJP headquarters.

24 Nov 2019 4:40 PM

Mahrashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari administered oath of BJP leader CM Devendra Fadnavis and NCP leader Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in Mumbai. (Photo: File)

Emergency, J&K, Prez rule in Maharashtra: What is Rule 12, who can use it?

The rule empowers the Prime Minister to act without Cabinet approval.

24 Nov 2019 3:20 PM

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Nawab Malik on Sunday demanded the resignation of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, saying that he will not be able to prove majority on the floor of the House. (Photo: File)

Fadnavis won't be able to prove majority, should resign: NCP's Nawab Malik

Fadnavis on Saturday early morning took oath for the second consecutive term as the state CM, while Ajit Pawar was sworn-in as his deputy.

24 Nov 2019 2:50 PM

Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar were sworn in by Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari at a hush-hush ceremony here, leading to the lifting of the President's rule in the state. (Photo: File)

Mumbai: Ajit Pawar returns to Churchgate residence, meets supporters

NCP leader Dilip Walse Patil also met Ajit Pawar at the latter's residence.

24 Nov 2019 1:34 PM

'The Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress (together) have 165 MLAs. If the governor calls for an identification parade, in 10 minutes we can prove our majority,' Raut said. (Photo: File)

'Can prove majority; Sena-NCP-Cong combine has support of 165 MLAs': Raut

Raut also said the deadline of November 30 given to government to prove majority is only to enable defections.

24 Nov 2019 12:51 PM

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