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As Bharat Jodo Yatra comes to an end, Rahul Gandhi needs to rethink his media plan
Opinion

As Bharat Jodo Yatra comes to an end, Rahul Gandhi needs to rethink his media plan

Barring a handful of TV news channels and anchors, Rahul Gandhi’s assumption that ‘the mainstream media has become an instrument that serves only the interests and destructive ideology of those in power’, is inaccurate and exaggerated

Maharashtra Congress slams PM Modi for 'scaring labourers' comment; says Centre shirked responsibility
Politics

Maharashtra Congress slams PM Modi for 'scaring labourers' comment; says Centre shirked responsibility

Leading the attack, Maharashtra ministers Balasaheb Thorat and Ashok Chavan termed PM Modi's comments in Lok Sabha to be 'unfortunate' and said that he was trying to hide Centre's failures to control the pandemic

Uddhav Thackeray meets Narendra Modi, discusses Maratha quota issue, GST compensation
India

Uddhav Thackeray meets Narendra Modi, discusses Maratha quota issue, GST compensation

Maharashtra deputy chief minister and senior NCP leader Ajit Pawar and senior Congress leader Ashok Chavan also accompanied Thackeray during the meeting with the prime minister

Ashok Chavan slams Modi govt on 7th anniversary, praises Nitin Gadkari as 'right man in wrong party'
India

Ashok Chavan slams Modi govt on 7th anniversary, praises Nitin Gadkari as 'right man in wrong party'

Addressing a virtual press meet, Chavan said the Centre had kept all decision-making powers, but was now blaming the COVID-19 crisis on state governments

Uddhav Thackeray says no miscommunication on issue of 'inflated' electricity bills between MVA allies
India

Uddhav Thackeray says no miscommunication on issue of 'inflated' electricity bills between MVA allies

The Maharashtra chief minister also added that the claims that people of the state had got inflated electricity bills was "incorrect"

Former Maharashtra CM Ashok Chavan admitted to Mumbai hospital after testing COVID-19 positive
India

Former Maharashtra CM Ashok Chavan admitted to Mumbai hospital after testing COVID-19 positive

Chavan had attended some meetings in the last week in Mumbai before travelling back to his home district in Marathwada.

No need to discuss CAA, NPR in Maharashtra Assembly, says Ashok Chavan after BJP accuses Maha Vikas Aghadi of making contradictory remarks
Politics

No need to discuss CAA, NPR in Maharashtra Assembly, says Ashok Chavan after BJP accuses Maha Vikas Aghadi of making contradictory remarks

Maharashtra cabinet minister and senior Congress leader Ashok Chavan said that there is no need to discuss the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Population Register (NPR) in the state Assembly

Locals call bandh in Maharashtra's Shirdi today over Saibaba birthplace row; Uddhav Thackeray to hold talks with stakeholders
India

Locals call bandh in Maharashtra's Shirdi today over Saibaba birthplace row; Uddhav Thackeray to hold talks with stakeholders

Controversy erupted after Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray announced a grant of Rs 100 crore for development of facilities at 'Sai janmasthan' (birthplace) at Pathri in Parbhani district.

Maharashtra Cabinet portfolios announced: Dy CM Ajit Pawar gets finance, Aaditya Thackeray allotted tourism and environment ministry
Politics

Maharashtra Cabinet portfolios announced: Dy CM Ajit Pawar gets finance, Aaditya Thackeray allotted tourism and environment ministry

The Uddhav Thackeray-led Maharashtra government has finally cleared its final list of portfolios in the Maha Vikas Aghadi government, amid criticism from the opposition BJP for the delay in the allocation since coming to power over a month ago

NCP says portfolio allocation 'taking time' as Maha govt mulling creating new departments, decision likely Monday
Politics

NCP says portfolio allocation 'taking time' as Maha govt mulling creating new departments, decision likely Monday

NCP said the allocation of portfolios to ministers is taking time as the Uddhav Thackeray-led government is mulling the creation of some new departments

Ashok Chavan tight-lipped on rumours of discord in Maharashtra govt over Cabinet berths, says has conveyed stand to CM
Politics

Ashok Chavan tight-lipped on rumours of discord in Maharashtra govt over Cabinet berths, says has conveyed stand to CM

The Congress, which has got 12 berths in the Uddhav Thackeray-led government, wants two additional departments relating to rural areas.

Maharashtra Cabinet Ministers List 2019: Ajit Pawar sworn in as Dy CM; 25 Cabinet ranks, 10 MoS berths allotted
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Maharashtra Cabinet Ministers List 2019: Ajit Pawar sworn in as Dy CM; 25 Cabinet ranks, 10 MoS berths allotted

Senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar was sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, along with 25 Cabinet ministers and ten Ministers of State on Monday in the presence of Governor Bhagat Singh Koshiyari

Maharashtra cabinet expansion: Ashok Chavan, Amit Deshmukh among 10 Congress MLAs to take oath today, claim sources
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Maharashtra cabinet expansion: Ashok Chavan, Amit Deshmukh among 10 Congress MLAs to take oath today, claim sources

Ten Congress MLAs, including former chief minister Ashok Chavan, will join the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maharashtra council of ministers during its expansion on Monday, party sources said

Daily Bulletin: Winter Session of Parliament to begin today, BJP set to push Citizenship (Amendment) Bill; Justice SA Bobde to take oath as CJI today; day's top stories
India

Daily Bulletin: Winter Session of Parliament to begin today, BJP set to push Citizenship (Amendment) Bill; Justice SA Bobde to take oath as CJI today; day's top stories

Here are today's top stories: Winter Session of Parliament to begin today: Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, Personal Data Protection Bill on legislative agenda; Maharashtra govt formation: Sharad Pawar, Sonia Gandhi to meet today to discuss alliance with Shiv Sena; and more

Sharad Pawar, Sonia Gandhi meet over Maharashtra govt formation may be deferred, say sources; NCP panel to meet tomorrow
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Sharad Pawar, Sonia Gandhi meet over Maharashtra govt formation may be deferred, say sources; NCP panel to meet tomorrow

The meeting between Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi and NCP chief Sharad Pawar in Delhi to discuss a possible alliance with the Shiv Sena in Maharashtra may not take place on Sunday

Maharashtra under President's Rule: NCP, Shiv Sena, Congress postopone meeting with governor; exit from NDA mere formality, says Sanjay Raut
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Maharashtra under President's Rule: NCP, Shiv Sena, Congress postopone meeting with governor; exit from NDA mere formality, says Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena is in the process of working out a new equation with erstwhile rivals NCP and Congress to form a non-BJP government in Maharashtra, which is currently under President's Rule

Maharashtra govt formation Updates: Shiv Sena to skip NDA meet on Sunday; nobody can claim ownership rights on alliance, says Sanjay Raut
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Maharashtra govt formation Updates: Shiv Sena to skip NDA meet on Sunday; nobody can claim ownership rights on alliance, says Sanjay Raut

Maharashtra govt formation Updates: Senior Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut also said that the Uddhav Thackeray-led party walking out of the BJP-headed National Democratic Alliance (NDA) remains a formality now

Rift between BJP and Shiv Sena might impact Mumbai's Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation polls slated for 22 November
Politics

Rift between BJP and Shiv Sena might impact Mumbai's Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation polls slated for 22 November

The break up of the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance in Maharashtra may have an impact on Mumbai's mayoral polls scheduled for 22 November

BJP's confidence of forming govt in Maharashtra reveals it's indulging in horse-trading, alleges Shiv Sena in party's mouthpiece Saamana
Politics

BJP's confidence of forming govt in Maharashtra reveals it's indulging in horse-trading, alleges Shiv Sena in party's mouthpiece Saamana

Shiv Sena alleged on Saturday that the BJP now exuding confidence of forming government in Maharashtra after backing off initially, makes its intention of horse-trading under the guise of President's rule evident.

Maharashtra Govt Formation Updates: NCP in no hurry to form govt; expect new dispensation in 20 days, says Nawab Malik
Politics

Maharashtra Govt Formation Updates: NCP in no hurry to form govt; expect new dispensation in 20 days, says Nawab Malik

Maharashtra Govt Formation LIVE Updates: Amid the political turmoil in Maharashtra, former Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and state BJP chief Chandrakant Dada Patil will hold a meeting with all party leaders in Mumbai on Friday. "From district to booth leaders, MPs and MLAs, all will attend the meeting," Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from Bandra West Ashish Shelar said in a press conference.