Oppn demanding resignation of Munde, who belongs to Ajit Pawar-led NCP, due to his association with Walmik Karad, who is being investigated for possible links to the sarpanch's death.
In clear sign of BJP’s influence, heavyweights from Shinde-led Sena & Ajit Pawar's NCP were dropped, but analysts say that despite majority, BJP can't afford to sideline allies just yet.
Meanwhile, Shinde-led Shiv Sena's Vijay Shivtare, who was said to be aspiring for a cabinet berth, slammed his party’s leadership saying 'your karyakartas are not your slaves'.
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.
NCP's Ajit Pawar, and Shiv Sena leader & former CM Eknath Shinde expected to take oath as Deputy CMs. Formation of govt under Fadnavis comes after 2 weeks of intense negotiations.
BJP leaders & govt officials believe that while there could be instances of friction, a sweeping mandate for BJP will help Devendra Fadnavis put his stamp on Maharashtra govt.
The Shiv Sena leader had left for his native village in Satara district last Friday to recuperate from illness. He was down with a throat infection and fever.
Indians see West Asia as one uninterrupted wash of Islam, but the reality is more complex. For the Druze, support from Israel—where they are a recognised minority—is now critical.
Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.
India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.
Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.
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