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Fadnavis’ stock takes a hit as Maha mess grows

This is only the third time President’s Rule has been imposed in Maharashtra, after 1980 and 2014.

13 Nov 2019 1:46 AM

The 1.6-km long, 17-metre wide and 4-lane BKC-Chunabhatti Connector provides a faster route to the arterial Eastern Express Highway and is expected to greatly reduce traffic jams in the area, which is among the city's premier business hubs. (Photo: Twitter | Devendra Fadnavis)

'Fish belly-shaped': Expected to reduce travel by 30 minutes, new Mumbai flyover now open

'Mumbaikars will now save 30 minutes travel time and avoid traffic congestion at Dharavi and Sion junctions,' Fadnavis tweeted.

11 Nov 2019 9:57 AM

BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis and Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray

Tussle over power sharing sour Uddhav’s ties with Fadnavis

The breakdown of ties between Mr Thackeray and Mr Fadnavis is surprising, given their match always looked as one made in political heaven.

11 Nov 2019 4:28 AM

'The single largest party had to be called. We fail to understand why the BJP did not stake claim in 24 hours (after results) if it was confident that it had the majority,' the Rajya Sabha member said. (Photo: ANI)

'Shiv Sena ready to form govt if no one else is': Raut on Mahrashtra deadlock

Raut said Fadnavis could not take oath because BJP chief Amit Shah has remained aloof from developments in the state.

10 Nov 2019 11:44 AM

Maharashtra governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari

Governor invites CM Fadnavis to form govt in Maharashtra

Will vote against the BJP in case it comes to the floor test: Congress, NCP.

10 Nov 2019 6:17 AM

Its ally Shiv Sena has won 56 seats, but the two parties are bickering over chief minister's post. (Photo: PTI)

Maharashtra governor invites BJP's Fadnavis to form government

The BJP won 105 seats in the October 21 elections, while the majority mark in the 288-member Assembly is 145.

09 Nov 2019 8:14 PM

Devendra Fadnavis hands over his resignation as the chief minister to Maharashtra governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari in Mumbai on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Devendra Fadnavis resigns, says BJP to lead new govt

Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari had asked him to continue as “acting chief minister”, he told reporters.

09 Nov 2019 1:36 AM

Fadnavis drove to Raj Bhavan in south Mumbai and submitted his resignation to Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, sources said. (Photo: ANI)

Fadnavis quits as Maha CM, slams Shiv Sena; 'don't need BJP,' Uddhav retorts

There has been no headway in govt formation even a fortnight after Assembly poll results were announced on Oct 24.

08 Nov 2019 4:57 PM

BJP leaders hold a presser. (Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

On backfoot, BJP hints at President’s Rule

Sources suggest BJP won’t form a minority govt. even if invited by the governor.

08 Nov 2019 7:57 AM

With just few days left for the Maharashtra government ending, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced that its leaders would meet the state Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari on Thursday at 10:30 am. (Photo: File)

BJP delays meet with Maharashtra Guv; waits for Sena's response

The BJP and Sena are locked in a stand-off over the post of CM in new government and sharing of ministerial portfolios.

07 Nov 2019 9:22 AM

RPI (A) chief Ramdas Athawale (Photo: ANI/File)

Fadnavis will take oath, with or without Sena: Ramdas Athawale

The RPI (A) chief’s comments came after NCP chief Sharad Pawar made it clear that his party would play the role of a strong Opposition in the state.

07 Nov 2019 7:09 AM

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis

Breakthrough in BJP-Shiv Sena’s Maha standoff likely today

BJP to meet gov Koshyari; Uddhav calls MLAs to decide CM issue.

07 Nov 2019 4:22 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 BJP core committee members coming out of the meeting. (Photo: AA)

Fadnavis will be CM, reiterates BJP

State BJP president asks Sena to send its proposal on govt. formation sooner.

06 Nov 2019 2:03 AM

CM swearing-in to be a subdued affair in Maharashtra

The party, which earlier wanted to hold a mega event at Wankhede stadium, is now going for a subdued swearing-in at Vidhan Bhavan lawns.

06 Nov 2019 2:00 AM

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

Shiv Sena meets governor, Maharashtra CM meets Shah

Fadnavis was expected to meet PM Narendra Modi late Monday night over the government formation issue.

05 Nov 2019 6:16 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

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

However, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut along with other senior party leaders is scheduled to meet Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari at 5 pm on Monday. (Photo: File)

After claiming support of 170 MLAs, Shiv Sena's Raut to meet Maha Guv today

Raut has also confirmed that he will meet the Governor and request him to invite the single largest party to form government in Maharashtra.

04 Nov 2019 8:46 AM

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