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Ajit and Sharad Pawar battle on Twitter, defection threat looms over Shiv Sena and Congress

Maharashtra Dy CM Ajit Pawar bats for BJP-NCP govt, but Sharad Pawar categorically denies it. Other leaders criss-cross Mumbai to keep their flocks together.

PM Modi silent on Maharashtra political turmoil in latest episode of ‘Mann ki Baat’

Modi’s radio show was broadcast while SC was hearing the Maharashtra case, but he dwelt on fitness, rivers and peace after the Ayodhya verdict instead.

JD(U) frets about BJP repeating Maharashtra drama after 2020 Bihar polls

Though Amit Shah has said Nitish Kumar will lead NDA in Bihar polls, JD(U) leaders worry that BJP could even break RJD MLAs to form a govt.

Jagan Reddy’s Christian politics is under fire for ‘burdening exchequer’ & ‘conversions’

Reddy has hiked financial aid to Christian pilgrims in latest sop to the community, drawing opposition’s ire. But government says ‘not doing anything special’.

Ajit Pawar, the ambitious nephew with a short fuse who remained in Sharad Pawar’s shadow

In nearly 40 years in politics, Ajit Pawar has only had one goal — to become Maharashtra CM. But controversies have never left his side.

Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress alliance has support of 165 MLAs, says Sanjay Raut

Senior Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut alleged that Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari allowed the new government to be formed on the basis of "bogus" documents.

Congress-NCP- Sena plea in Supreme Court, say Governor acted as a ‘pawn’ in BJP’s hands

A bench of justices N V Ramana, Ashok Bhushan and Sanjiv Khanna will hear the plea at 11:30 am Sunday.

BJP objects to removal of Ajit Pawar as NCP legislature unit head, calls it invalid

BJP leader Ashish Shelar said the change in leadership will need to be verified by the governor.

The 10-point checklist on how to be an autocrat — and here’s how Modi fits the bill

Most would-be autocratic leaders exploit existing tensions in societies to solidify their support. Modi's use of religious-based nationalism is an example.

Ajit Pawar removed as NCP legislature party leader after he joins hands with BJP

BJP's Devendra Fadnavis Saturday took oath as Maharashtra CM for the second consecutive term while Ajit Pawar took oath as deputy chief minister of the state.

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Skincare doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Here are 10 timeless hacks

If there’s one thing I tell every single patient, it’s this: sunscreen is non-negotiable.

Strategic petroleum reserves: Why India needs bigger oil buffers & how others compare | Cut The Clutter

This is the transcript of Ep 1830 of Cut the Clutter, where Shekhar Gupta explains why strategic petroleum reserves are a national necessity & how India compares with China, US & Japan.

DRDO unveils amphibious battle platforms with crewless turrets, anti-tank missile capability

Tracked and wheeled variants, built in collaboration with Tata Advanced Systems and Bharat Forge, carry 30mm turrets, cross water using hydro jets, and are 65% indigenous.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.