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TopicBJP Devendra Fadnavis

Topic: BJP Devendra Fadnavis

Devendra Fadnavis set to take oath as Maharashtra’s 21st CM, elected BJP’s legislative party leader

A meeting of state BJP's core committee was conducted today, followed by a legislative party meeting. Fadnavis is a 2-time CM and outgoing Deputy CM. He will be sworn-in Thursday.

Brewing trouble in Mahayuti, Ajit Pawar goes against BJP’s wishes, fields Nawab Malik

Malik filed his nomination as official candidate of Ajit Pawar-led NCP Tuesday. The party has nominated his daughter Sana Malik from her father’s current constituency, Anushaktinagar.

‘BJP gives women equal opportunities’ — why Shivraj Patil’s daughter-in-law Archana joined party

BJP anticipates that doctor & social worker Archana Patil's entry will help it expand footprint in Congress stronghold Latur & help its candidate in constituency, Sudhakar Shrangare.

Shinde comes into his own? CM takes centrestage with ‘personal outreach’ to Maratha quota activist

In June 2022, Shinde toppled MVA government and became the chief minister with the BJP's help. However, Fadnavis was widely believed to be running the show.

At least 20 dead as part of crane collapses on Samruddhi expressway in Maharashtra’s Thane

Third mishap in course of a month on the under-construction expressway, a key project of the Sena-BJP state government. Modi, Shinde govt announce compensation for victims' families.

Maharashtra dy CM Fadnavis assures probe into ‘explicit video’ as Oppn tears into BJP’s Kirit Somaiya

Maharashtra Congress president Varsha Gaikwad says 'self-styled torchbearer of probity in governance has now been exposed'. Somaiya, a former MP, says he has never harassed any woman.

Impasse over Maharashtra cabinet expansion continues, Ajit Pawar wants key portfolios, allies reluctant

Shinde, Fadnavis & Ajit Pawar met late Tuesday. While Pawar insisted on finance, energy, irrigation & cooperation, the other two are unwilling to part with their offices, it is learnt.

‘Door was blocked’, says Maharashtra CM Shinde after 25 killed in road mishap on Samruddhi Mahamarg

Accident occurred when the bus overturned & caught fire. Opposition cites rising accidents on the expressway that's considered Deputy CM Fadnavis’s pet project.

Mumbai court denies bail to ‘bookie’ Anil Jaisinghani in Amruta Fadnavis threat case

Jaisinghani allegedly attempt to blackmail & bribe Maharashtra Deputy CM Fadnavis' wife & was arrested from Gujarat on 20 March. He sought bail on grounds that his daughter was given bail.

Mumbai police detain Pune man for sending Sanjay Raut death threat

Maharashtra Deputy CM Fadnavis said the man has been identified & appears to have sent the threat under the influence of alcohol. He assured a detailed probe will be carried out.

On Camera

RSS is warming up to Yogi Adityanath. CM has many more boxes to tick

It’s not just the Opposition parties Yogi Adityanath has to contend with. His detractors within the BJP are no less formidable.

Modi govt’s PM internship scheme saw high attrition in Year 1. Just 30% joined, 41% quit midway

According to government reply in Lok Sabha, the pilot phase of PMIS is being used to test concepts, strategies and systems before a full-scale implementation of the scheme.

After Op Sindoor, India goes in for more Heron Mk IIs; Israel frontrunner for mega MALE drones deal

Order for 87 MALE drones will be split between 2 Indian firms in 64:36 ratio to ensure there are 2 independent manufacturing lines with at least 60% indigenous components.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.