Criticising Chhava, a Bollywood drama revolving around Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj resisting Aurangzeb's forces, SP MLA Abu Azmi praised the Mughal emperor, triggering a row.
Signs of discord have surfaced with Eknath Shinde frequently skipping meetings chaired by CM Devendra Fadnavis, and with friction over guardian ministers unresolved.
BJP had been coaxing Eknath Shinde to join as deputy CM, but he didn’t give his consent till mere hrs before ceremony. Sena sources say he had put the condition of getting home portfolio.
His father, Narayan Rane, quit Shiv Sena in 2005 over differences with Uddhav Thackeray. Nilesh will join the party formally Wednesday at a rally on his father’s home turf, Kudal.
From Fadnavis and Uddhav's elevator ride together, 2 Congress MLAs meeting Mahayuti leaders, to a least 3 of Ajit Pawar camp meeting Sharad Pawar, every encounter is raising eyebrows.
He told media that Shiv Sena was expecting one cabinet berth & one MoS berth, but party leader in Lok Sabha Shrikant Shinde said it was unconditionally supporting BJP-led NDA govt.
Shinde-led Sena has emerged as a player BJP can't dominate. Meanwhile, Congress’s performance will now give it greater bargaining power within Opposition MVA with Shiv Sena (UBT).
Non-profit MumbaiVotes.com has analysed data on wealth & criminal backgrounds of candidates in city's 9 constituencies. It has also conducted an 'unbiased' analysis of party manifestos.
Maharashtra CM spoke on phone to activist Manoj Jarange-Patil, who is on hunger strike. The state government has called for an all-party meeting Wednesday to discuss quota issue.
Compassion and cohabitation with animals are ingrained in the Indian value system. A humane solution must be found for the rising conflict between man and free-range animals.
New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.
Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.
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