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Mandate for BJP-Sena to form govt, Cong-NCP to play role of Oppn: Sharad Pawar

Statement came after meeting Sanjay Raut that revived speculation of a political realignment to form govt in Maharashtra.

06 Nov 2019 1:01 PM

Amid the stalemate continuing over government formation in the state, Raut told reporters here that no fresh proposal has been received from the BJP or sent to it. (Photo: ANI)

Why new proposals, stick to what was discussed before polls: Sena's Raut

Raut said, 'We will not be responsible for it. Those conspiring to do this are insulting the people's mandate.'

06 Nov 2019 10:24 AM

The BJP leader said the two leaders PM Modi and Amit Shah whom he referred to Lord Krishna and Arjuna from the epic Mahabharata, were capable of solving all problems. (Photo: ANI)

Pak may have released poisonous gas to pollute air in India: UP BJP leader

BJP leader criticised Delhi CM Kejriwal for blaming stubble burning in Haryana and Punjab for alarming pollution levels in NCR.

06 Nov 2019 9:05 AM

After the state Assembly elections were announced, the BJP and the Shiv Sena are engaged at a standoff over the latter’s demand for a 50-50 power share, which means half the ministerial berths and a rotational system for the Chief Minister’s post. (Photo: File)

Fadnavis meets RSS chief Bhagwat in Nagpur as Maharashtra impasse continues

After a meeting on Tuesday, senior leader Mungantiwar hinted at possible breakthrough, saying 'good news' was expected any moment.

06 Nov 2019 8:42 AM

'The probe into the case has been completed and the chargesheet will be filed in the court tomorrow. The pen drive which was snatched from the victim law student in Dausa (Rajasthan), has been recovered from BJP leaders DPS Rathore and Ajit Singh,' IG-rank officer Naveen Arora, heading the SIT, told reporters. (Photo: File)

Chinmayanand case: 2 BJP leaders from UP to be chargesheeted by SIT on Nov 6

Chinmayanand was arrested on September 21.

05 Nov 2019 7:16 PM

Claiming that Gadkari is being 'sidelined' by the BJP, Tiwari said if the party or Amit Shah authorise Gadkari to intervene, he can resolve the impasse in two hours. (Photo: File)

Gadkari can resolve Maharashtra stalemate in two hours, Shiv Sena tells RSS

In a letter to Bhagwat, Tiwari said RSS chief should take serious note of situation and intervene to end the deadlock over govt formation.

05 Nov 2019 7:15 PM

Slamming the Yogi Adityanath government, Priyanka Gandhi accused it of maintaining silence for two years and asked money of which departments have been put in 'defaulter companies'. (Photo: ANI)

Priyanka Gandhi, Mayawati slam UP government over PF investments in private company

The FIR was registered against the officers on the directions of Chief Minister Adityanath on Saturday.

05 Nov 2019 6:46 PM

At this critical juncture, Governor B S Koshyari can still be expected to play a vital role in finding a meeting point between the provisions prescribed by the Constitution and the public mandate. (Photo: Twitter)

Options before Maharashtra Guv in stalemate forced by Shiv Sena

The state is sliding into a deep political crisis as no permutation and combination is working for the Sena.

05 Nov 2019 3:56 PM

There has been no response from the RSS yet. (Photo: File)

Where is coalition dharma? Desperate Shiv Sena asks RSS to step in Maha muddle

In a letter, Shiv Sena's Kishore Tiwari has asked RSS chief to step in, alleging that BJP was not following 'coalition dharma'.

05 Nov 2019 3:52 PM

The Shiv Sena on Tuesday said the political direction of Maharashtra, where the government formation is getting delayed, will depend upon the steps to be taken by "outgoing" Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. (Photo: File)

'Outgoing' CM's step will decide future course of Maharashtra politics: Sena

Sena also maintained that it was concerned towards rising prices of vegetables and 'wet drought' that damaged crops of farmers.

05 Nov 2019 3:35 PM

Ghosh was addressing a gathering on the occasion of "Gopa Ashtami Karyakram" in Burdwan, about 100 km from Kolkata. (Photo: ANI)

Cow's navel produces gold with sunshine, that is why milk is yellow: WB BJP chief

Bengal BJP chief compared 'desi and videshi (Indian and foreign)' cows and said: 'Only desi cows are our mother and not videshi ones.'

05 Nov 2019 12:14 PM

In a major move, the Andhra Pradesh government has renamed 'Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Pratibha Puraskar Awards' to 'YSR Vidya Puraskars'. (Photo: File)

'Abdul Kalam' to 'YSR', back to 'Kalam' after Jagan name change of award backfires

However, the decision was condemned by the oppositions, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state.

05 Nov 2019 11:40 AM

Former MP and Congress leader VS Ugrappa on Monday hit out at Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, saying that he is nothing but a double-headed snake, better known for twisting statements. (Photo: File)

'Known for twisting his statements': Ex-Congress MP on Yediyurappa's leaked clip

Ugrappa said if Yediyurappa is so keen, then he should refer this issue to judicial commission headed by a sitting judge of Supreme Court.

05 Nov 2019 11:08 AM

"The decision on Maharashtra will be taken in Maharashtra, the chief minister will be from the Shiv Sena," Raut told reporters here. (Photo: ANI)

Politics of Maha changing, will continue fight for justice: Sena's Raut

Amid reports of the Shiv Sena making friendly overtures to the NCP, Raut said Sharad Pawar will not be the next CM of the state.

05 Nov 2019 10:57 AM

BJP MP Janardan Mishra on Monday slammed the Madhya Pradesh government over loan waivers to farmers and said those policemen "who arrive to recover loans from farmers will be strangulated and their hands will be broken." (Photo: Facebook/ Janardan)

'Their hands will be broken, strangled,' warns BJP MLA those recovering farm loans

The MP further alleged that the Congress government in the state was engaged in 'divisive and destructive' politics.

05 Nov 2019 8:58 AM

"Despite erratic electric supply in the state, people are getting inflated bills worth lakhs. This problem should be solved immediately or else you (government) know that we don't roam around empty handed," Akash Vijayvargiya said. (Photo: File)

'Problem should be solved or else...': Akash Vijayvargiya remark stirs controversy

Akash Vijayvargiya made remarks during a protest against the Kamal Nath government over crop loss and inflated power bills.

05 Nov 2019 8:26 AM

"As BJP and Sh. Amit Shah indulge in fake credit seeking today, let them remember that Congress' forceful opposition made them back down," he claimed. (Photo: File)

Congress claims victory after India decides not to join RCEP

Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said it is a win for all those protecting national interests.

05 Nov 2019 8:16 AM

After his meeting with Gandhi in Delhi, NCP chief Pawar ruled out any possibility of his return as state CM. (Photo: ANI)

Maha drama: 11 days on, meet after meet, but no clarity on govt formation

The BJP has rejected the Sena's demand for sharing the chief minister's post for 2.5 years each.

04 Nov 2019 8:54 PM

The passerby noticed the desecrated statue and informed the Tamil University police. (Photo: ANI)

Tamil Nadu: Thiruvalluvar statue vandalised, investigation ordered

Stalin said that the state government should conduct an investigation and arrest the miscreants.

04 Nov 2019 3:20 PM

Fadnavis said, "I don't want to comment on anything anyone is saying on new government formation.' (Photo: ANI)

I'm confident, Maha govt will be formed soon: Fadnavis after meeting Shah

Statement came after Fadnavis met Amit Shah to seek more assistance from Centre for farmers affected due to unseasonal rain.

04 Nov 2019 1:55 PM

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