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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

Fadnavis and his entourage, which included several senior BJP leaders, moved on without reacting to the jibes. (Photo: File)

'I will be back as CM': Fadnavis faces Sena's jibe at Bal Thackeray's death anniversary function

The Sena and the BJP contested the October Assembly polls together and won 161 seats between them.

17 Nov 2019 3:58 PM

Sharing a video of a speech by Thackeray on Twitter, Fadnavis wrote he taught people the value of 'self-respect'. (Photo: File)

He taught 'self-respect': Fadnavis lauds Bal Thackeray amid fight with Sena

Meanwhile, Shiv Sena skipped a meeting of NDA constituents on the eve of the winter session of Parliament.

17 Nov 2019 1:04 PM

Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari meets officials to take stock of the farmer crisis in the state on Saturday. (Photo: ASIAN AGE)

Governor announces relief to unseasonal rain-hit farmers hit by

Farmers with land up to two hectares will be given up to Rs 8,000 per hectare as compensation for damages to the Kharif crop.

17 Nov 2019 4:17 AM

The Shiv Sena is one of the oldest allies of the BJP and ideologically close to it.

Shiv Sena wins, Cong gains in Maha battle of wills

The first takeaway from this likely scenario is that the BJP-Shiv Sena coalition has failed.

17 Nov 2019 12:05 AM

Ex-CM Devendra Fadnavis meeting govenor B.S Koshyari.

Devendra Fadnavis demands release of CM relief fund

Fadnavis met the governor as the state is currently under President’s rule and the governor, on behalf of the President, can release the funds.

16 Nov 2019 6:45 AM

Devendra Fadnavis only shedding croc tears: Saamana

In fact, the imposition of President's rule was a scripted act. It was already decided, the party alleged.

15 Nov 2019 3:50 AM

Top BJP leaders in the meeting. (Photo: Debasish Dey)

BJP readying for repoll: Party sources

The BJP would conduct election for more 90 thousand booths of the Amit Shah-led organisation.

15 Nov 2019 3:44 AM

The Shiv Sena on Thursday alleged that imposition of President's rule in Maharashtra was a "scripted act" and took a jibe at the governor, saying he has now given parties six months to form government. It also said that former state chief minister Devendra Fadnavis is shedding "crocodile tears" over the imposition of President's rule as power is still indirectly in the hands of the BJP. (Photo: File)

Sena hits out at BJP over President's rule in Maharashtra, says it's a 'scripted act'

The Shiv Sena said after the imposition of President's rule, Fadnavis termed it as an 'unfortunate' development.

14 Nov 2019 10:15 AM

Circular asks ministers, Devendra Fadnavis to vacate offices

Sources informed that some ministers have already started leaving their offices and piles of documents have been lying outside their offices.

14 Nov 2019 2:51 AM

Earlier, after resigning on November 8, Fadnavis had updated his twitter bio, changing it to 'caretaker chief minister' from 'Chief Minister'. (Photo: Screengrab)

Devendra Fadnavis updates Twitter bio, refers to self as 'Maharashtra's Sevak'

The development comes a day after President's rule was imposed in Maharashtra on Tuesday.

13 Nov 2019 1:28 PM

Hope Maharashtra gets stable govt soon: ex-CM Fadnavis

Mr Fadnavis said providing relief and assistance to farmers affected by rains is key issue.

13 Nov 2019 2:31 AM

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