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Ajit Anantrao Pawar, the nephew of NCP supremo Sharad Pawar, took oath at Raj Bhavan along with BJP's Devendra Fadnavis, who became the Chief Minister of the state for a second consecutive term. (Photo: Twitter)

Ajit 'Dada', the man who took the limelight!

Ajit Pawar's move has resulted in an apparent rift in the Pawar family.

23 Nov 2019 4:18 PM

In 2014, soon after taking charge as CM, Fadnavis opened an investigation against Pawar, for his alleged involvement in irregularities in various irrigation projects. (Photo: File)

Twitteratti has a laugh as Fadnavis' 'never, never with NCP' resolve fails

Fadnavis had repeatedly accused Ajit Pawar of corruption.

23 Nov 2019 4:03 PM

'I had earlier said anything can happen in cricket and politics, now you can understand what I meant,' Gadkari said at 'Khasdar Mahotsav' cultural fest. (Photo: File)

'Anything can happen in cricket and politics,' says Nitin Gadkari

Devendra Fadnavis took oath as Maharashtra CM while Ajit Pawar took oath as Deputy CM of Maharashtra.

23 Nov 2019 3:56 PM

Shiv Sena and NCP addressed a joint press conference after Devendra Fadnavis took oath as Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the second term earlier in the day. (Photo: ANI)

Uddhav says 'let them try to break Shiv Sena MLAs, we will not keep quiet'

'From here onwards I don't think elections are even needed,' Uddhav said.

23 Nov 2019 3:56 PM

'This is making a mockery of the constitution. BJP did the same in Goa, Meghalaya and other states. No MLA of the NCP will support this, Ajit Pawar has gone along with them,' Singh said. (Photo: ANI)

'Time for Cong-NCP-Sena to show strength,' says Digvijaya Singh

Congress leader has also claimed that Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has violated the constitution.

23 Nov 2019 3:30 PM

'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

‘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

BJP leader Sudhir Mungantiwar talks to reporters on Maharashstra crisis. (Photo: ANI)

BJP stands for 'wait and watch policy' as NCP called for forming Maha govt

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari on Monday asked Pawar to indicate willingness and ability of NCP to form government in the state.

12 Nov 2019 9:10 AM

Sharad Pawar speaks with Ajit Pawar during a meeting held at party head office on Sunday. (Photo: ASIAN AGE)

Ajit Pawar, Sanjay Raut hint at tie-up between NCP, Shiv Sena

Speaking to reporters, Ajit Pawar showed a message from Mr Raut on his phone, which read “Namaskar mi Sanjay Raut. Jai Maharashtra.”

04 Nov 2019 2:08 AM

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