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Monday, September 29, 2025
TopicMaharashtra government formation

Topic: Maharashtra government formation

The Devendra Fadnavis-Uddhav Thackeray friendship that never really was

Jaitapur, Aarey or Mumbai nightlife — the relationship between Fadnavis’ BJP and Uddhav’s Sena has been edgy, frosty and patchy.

NCP, Shiv Sena and Congress finalise draft common agenda, farmers & jobs figure prominently

The common minimum programme will now be sent to the 3 party chiefs for final approval. Congress says it’s not in race for CM post.

If Modi knew about BJP-Shiv Sena formula ‘in time’, there would be no stalemate: Raut

After Amit Shah dismissed Shiv Sena's claims about an agreement on the 50-50 formula, Sanjay Raut questioned if PM Modi was kept out of the loop on purpose.

Amit Shah hits out at Shiv Sena, says they didn’t have problem with a BJP CM before

Home Minister Amit Shah said the BJP had projected Devendra Fadnavis as the CM if the alliance won, but Shiv Sena came up with new demands later, which were unacceptable.

Maharashtra’s ‘khichdi’ coalition and Shiv Sena lost the race against time

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Will joining Shiv Sena-NCP alliance help revive Congress or damage it further nationally?

The political deadlock in Maharashtra continues even as Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray met senior leaders of Maharashtra Congress.

BJP is scheming & planning like Duryodhan to keep Shiv Sena away from power: Saamana

Attacking BJP, Shiv Sena says in Saamana editorial it's willing to drink poison for a stable government in Maharashtra.

Congress, NCP hint at alliance with Shiv Sena in Maharashtra, will drive a hard bargain

Congress and NCP say they will first discuss a common minimum programme between themselves, before taking it up with the Shiv Sena.

Uddhav Thackeray, BJP leaders visit Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut in hospital

Sanjay Raut, who led the Sena's charge to seek equal share in power with the BJP in Maharashtra, underwent an angioplasty Monday after he complained of chest pains.

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A 15-point agenda for Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu to counter Trump’s H1B visa move

I write this open letter to Chandrababu Naidu as Indian emigration and return becomes a hot issue. Many H-1B workers in the US are from Andhra Pradesh: Jaithirth Rao

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

India looks to procure more S-400/S-500 air defence systems from Russia

The 2018 contract with Russia for 5 S-400 systems had a follow-on clause for 5 more. S-400 was described as a 'game-changer' for shooting down 5 Pakistan fighter jets during Op Sindoor.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.