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TopicSharad Pawar

Topic: Sharad Pawar

Loyalty, boundaries, revolt — what shapes the ‘Pawar brand of politics’ and where it’s headed

While MLAs quitting under central agencies' pressure may bring sympathy for Pawar, the question of his political heir — nephew Ajit or daughter Supriya — continues to plague NCP.

When Love actually means Apocalypse Now & fake news gets outfoxed

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Bargaining within NCP? Overtures to BJP? The curious case of Ajit Pawar’s political moves

Sharad Pawar’s nephew has long said & done things that create controversy and lead to speculation about which side he is on. His moves have left even those within NCP stumped.

Pawar says opposition unity important, NCP won’t oppose JPC probe into Adani if allies insist

NCP chief sparked controversy last week when he spoke in support of Adani Group, saying there was no need for JPC probe into allegations when SC had appointed its own committee.

Coal project to ‘secret’ meetings — Pawar-Adani bonhomie and how it’s kept Congress guessing

NCP chief Sharad Pawar’s ‘support’ for Adani has rubbed ally Congress the wrong way, but it’s not the first time. Pawar-Adani ties go back years and have caused friction before too.

‘Hard-working, simple, down to earth’ — what Pawar wrote about Adani in 2015 autobiography

Sharad Pawar broke ranks with Opposition parties on Adani Group issue, but NCP chief's ties with Gautam Adani date back to nearly two decades.

After Ajit Pawar and Supriya Sule, NCP now has another power centre — state chief Jayant Patil

Since taking over as party chief, Patil has built a strong following.There's competition between him and Ajit Pawar, although it's never broken out into open conflict, say analysts.

Sharad Pawar’s NCP extends support to Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio, ‘silent on its role’ in new govt

The move is likely to have political implications in Maharashtra where NCP is in alliance with Congress and the Uddhav Thackeray faction of Shiv Sena.

After Kasba Peth win over BJP, Pawar says Maharashtra wants change, will keep MVA united in 2024

Pawar stitched together an alliance of the undivided Sena with NCP, Congress after the 2019 polls threw up a hung assembly and the Sena walked out of its alliance with the BJP.

There’s a new ‘Pawar’ centre in Maharashtra cricket admin — NCP chief’s grand-nephew Rohit

Rohit Pawar elected unopposed Sunday as Maharashtra Cricket Association chief. His detractor Nilesh Rane questions Rohit's contribution as cricketer only to be reminded of Jay Shah.

On Camera

Jana Sangh leader VK Malhotra brought Advani to Delhi, kept the party afloat after 1984 setback

Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.

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.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

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.