Amit Deshmukh

National security threat under Modi govt; 172 terror attacks, 578 soldiers killed in three years: Congress

Taking a swipe at the Modi government, the Congress said the situation at the borders is "alarming" as 172 attacks and many soldiers have lost their lives.

Marathwada's drought: History of state's sugarcane addiction long precedes the water crisis

While the sugarcane crop might be at the centre of a debate at present with Marathwada reeling under an unprecedented drought, its history in Maharashtra goes way back.

Maharashtra MLA Amit Deshmukh goes 'missing' from arid Latur, residents left in the lurch

Latur’s water shortage problem increased after the Manjargaon dam completely ran out of stock.

Political dynasties rule Maha and Haryana polls: Scions who shone on 19 Oct

A few worthy sons and daughters and in one case a daughter-in-law have proved their worth in the Maharashtra and Haryana assembly election.

Maharashtra polls: Cong to NCP, it won't be a cakewalk for political dynasties

The scions and other family members of dominant political families are likely to face tough fights this time in the multi-cornered contest in the assembly polls.

Maharashtra: Cabinet expanded, Vilasrao's son Amit inducted as MoS

In the second such exercise in four days, the Prithviraj Chavan led Congress-NCP ministry in Maharashtra was expanded on Monday with the induction of two Congress ministers.

Yes, Minister! The Deshmukh dynasty is alive and well

Vilasrao Deshmukh's son is being primed for a Cabinet Minister's post in Maharashtra. It's only the latest manifestation of the descent of India into a princely state.