Mumbai/UNI: NCP leader Ajit Pawar was on Monday sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra along with 35 new ministers, including Cabinet and Minister of State ranks.
Ajit Pawar likely to be sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra
Mumbai/IBNS: Ajit Pawar, who had broken ranks with NCP-Shiv Sena-Congress alliance to support the formation of a BJP led government in Maharashtra, is likely to be sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, an NDTV report said.
Hope Congress doesn't make another Kumaraswamy out of Uddhav Thackeray
New Delhi/UNI/IBNS: Ahead of the floor test in Maharashtra Assembly today,BJP on Saturday warned its estranged ally Shiv Sena and its chief Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to be cautious of the motives of Congress as the party could create another "Kumaraswamy" out of him and he may have to shed tears later.
Ajit Pawar not to take oath today
Mumbai/IBNS: Even as the NCP is all set to occupy the post of Deputy Chief Minister in the Maharashtra government, Ajit Pawar will not be sworn in today.
Ahead of Maharashtra floor test, PM Modi, Amit Shah meet
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah met inside the Parliament after the Supreme Court ordered a floor test in Maharashtra, media reports said.
BJP MP Sanjay Kakade meets Sharad Pawar
Mumbai/IBNS: BJP MP Sanjay Kakade met NCP chief Sharad Pawar this morning amid turbulent political situation in Maharashtra after Pawar's nephew and political heir called a coup siding with BJP and aborting midway the attempts of BJP-free government formation in Maharashtra.
New Delhi/UNI: Charging the Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshiyari with constituting an ‘illegitimate government’ in Maharashtra at the instance of Home Minister Amit Shah violating the Constitution, the Congress on Saturday asked the Narendra Modi Government to tell the country when the process of revocation of President’s rule in Maharashtra started.
Maha political impasse ends with surprise; Fadnavis CM, NCP's Ajit Pawar his deputy
Mumbai/UNI: After a month long political deadlock in the state of Maharashtra, Bhartiya Janata Party's Devendra Fadnavis took oath as the 19th Chief Minister of the state for a second term on Saturday morning while National Conference Party's Ajit Pawar was sworn in as Deputy CM.
Deadlock over government formation to end soon, hints BJP
Mumbai/IBNS: As the deadline for government formation draws closer in Maharashtra, the BJP said it has "good news" and it would meet the Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari on Thursday.
Salman Khan’s bid to support Pakistani artists triggers strong protests in India
Patna, Oct 1 (The Bihar Post): Film actor Salman Khan’s move to come to the support of Pakistani artists has triggered string protests in India with many suggesting him to migrate to the neighbouring country.
Clashes between communities in Punjab's Phagwara leave at least 12 injured
Phagwara,Punjab, July 23 (IBNS) : At least 12 people were injured when members of two communities clashed with swords and other deadly weapons in the Punjab town of Phagwara on Friday.
Pathankot attack: Shiv Sena slams Modi for his Pakistan diplomacy
Mumbai, Jan 5 (IBNS) The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s disgruntled ally Shiv Sena, has slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Pakistan policy and his recent show of bonhomie with Nawaz Sharif, in the aftermath of the Pathankot terror attack by militants from across the border.
Pathankot attack: Shiv Sena slams Modi for his Pakistan diplomacy
Mumbai, Jan 5 (IBNS) The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s disgruntled ally Shiv Sena, has slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Pakistan policy and his recent show of bonhomie with Nawaz Sharif, in the aftermath of the Pathankot terror attack by militants from across the border.
Shiv Sena workers attack BCCI office in Mumbai
Mumbai, Oct 19 (IBNS) In an abrupt attack Shiv Sena workers on Monday stormed the office of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), amid reports that the Indian cricket board chief Shashank Manohar is having a meeting with his Pakistani counterpart Shahryar Khan, reports said.
Shiv Sena opposes Ghulam Ali's concert
Mumbai, Oct 7 (IBNS) Shiv Sena, the regional powerhouse in Maharashtra has opposed the music concert by celebrated Pakistani ghazal singer Ustad Ghulam Ali that is scheduled for Friday, reports said.