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TopicDeputy Chief Minister

Topic: Deputy Chief Minister

Stepping in for ‘Dada’, Sunetra Pawar becomes Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister

NCP (AP) has unanimously chosen Sunetra Pawar as its legislative leader, paving the way for her swearing-in as deputy CM. Sharad Pawar said he was neither consulted nor informed about the decision.

What is the Maharashtra Irrigation Scam? Rs 70,000-crore fraud, clean chit to Ajit Pawar

Ajit Pawar denied any wrongdoing. He was not named in any FIRs. In 2019, the state government came up with a White Paper. It justified the expenses incurred over the past 10 years.

Gujarat Deputy CM at 40: Rise & rise of Harsh Sanghavi, the man with Modi’s trust & Shah’s ear

BJP leader shot to prominence in 2021 when the newly-minted minister had been allocated nine portfolios, the same number of portfolios as CM Bhupendra Patel.

12 of 26 ministers in Bommai-led BJP govt lose their seats in Karnataka polls

Ministers who lost their seats include Deputy CM & Minister of Major-Medium Irrigation Govind Karjol, and V. Somanna, the Minister for Housing and Infrastructure Development.

Delhi L-G Baijal says no after AAP govt proposes to lift odd-even on shops, weekend curfew

Dy CM Sisodia says falling Covid numbers justify withdrawal for sake of livelihoods, but L-G, who is DDMA chief, rejects it. Authority allows private offices to run with 50% staff.

On Camera

Floundering PM Internship Scheme has seen 44% drop out since 2024 launch. Budget deals drastic blow

Only 21 percent of interns complete programme as Centre slashes budget by over 50% after poor joining and high attrition.

CDS Gen Chauhan in Armenia, focus on deeper defence ties including new deals

Armenia has procured significant defence equipment from India, including artillery guns, multi-barrel rocket launchers, air defence system, sniper rifles, weapons locating radars, anti-drone weapons.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.