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The NCP on Saturday said it will take a "positive view" if the Shiv Sena is ready to form a "people's government as envisaged by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj" minus the BJP. (Photo: File)

Sharad Pawar party wants Sena government ‘minus BJP’ in Maharashtra

NCP president Sharad Pawar had, however, on Friday said his party will occupy opposition benches in the Assembly.

03 Nov 2019 9:27 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said here on Saturday, in a clear reference to abrogation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir and reorganisation of the state. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

India eliminated big reason behind terrorism, separatism: PM Modi in Bangkok

In his nearly 50-minute speech Modi also spoke on a range of issues including the welfare measures rolled out by his government.

03 Nov 2019 8:53 AM

'It is foolishness. As an opposition leader, he does not know what he is speaking. Why should Amit Shah resign? They (rebel MLAs) were in Mumbai for two-and-a-half-months, how is he responsible? It shows that he, being in the Opposition, wants to take advantage of it (the situation),' Yediyurappa said. (Photo: File)

Yediyurappa rejects Congress demand for his resignation

Cong leader and former CM Siddaramaiah said earlier in the day that Yediyurappa has no right to continue in the office.

02 Nov 2019 8:35 PM

'As BJP-Shiv Sena are struggling to come together to form government, section of supporters of Congress are of opinion that Congress- NCP should be open to the prospect of forming the government with Shiv Sena,' Dalwai said. (Photo: ANI)

'Congress-NCP should be open to form government with Shiv Sena': Dalwai

In a letter written to Sonia Gandhi, Dalwai urged her to consider the prospect of Congress-NCP forming govt with Shiv Sena.

02 Nov 2019 6:03 PM

Last week, the BJP won 105 of the state's 288 seats and the Sena finished with 56 in the state election. (Photo: File)

President's rule threat an ‘insult’ to state, people’s mandate: Sena to BJP

On Friday, BJP leader Mungantiwar said that Maharashtra 'may head for President's rule if the new govt not in place by Nov 7'.

02 Nov 2019 10:08 AM

Yediyurappa has said that he feels like having committed a "crime" for occupying the chief minister's post making disqualified MLAs trust in him. (Photo: File)

Rebel Cong-JD(S) MLAs were under BJP watch, Yeddy heard in leaked clip

Reacting to clip, Kumaraswamy said, 'How BJP misused power and money was exposed. Now people have to judge them.'

02 Nov 2019 9:34 AM

Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das will be the face of the BJP in the upcoming polls in the state, the party said on Friday, expressing confidence that it will win more than 65 seats in the 81-member state Assembly. (Photo: File)

Will win 65 seats in Jharkhand, Raghubar Das to lead campaign: BJP

The BJP is in power in the state and an alliance of opposition parties, mainly the Congress and the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha.

02 Nov 2019 9:05 AM

Referring to the sparring parties, Pawar said, "The people have given them the opportunity (to form government). They must use it.'(Photo File)

'People have asked NCP to sit in Oppn, party will do that,' says Sharad Pawar

Pawar's comments come amid talk about possibility of Shiv Sena forming govt in Maharashtra with support from NCP and Congress.

02 Nov 2019 8:40 AM

'We met the Congress president and briefed her about the political situations in the state. We discussed in details about the result of the Maharashtra elections including our defeats with a narrow margin on many seats,' former Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan said. (Photo: File | PTI)

Maharashtra: Congress waits as BJP, Shiv Sena lock horns over CM's post

As the Sena remains firm in its demand for an equal share, senior Cong leaders from Maharashtra met party high command.

01 Nov 2019 8:34 PM

Nirupam said the ongoing war of words between the BJP and its ally Shiv Sena was nothing but 'drama' and the Congress should stay away from it. (Photo: File)

Don't flirt with Shiv Sena, Congress leader Nirupam warns his party

'Have they lost? How can some Congress leaders think of supporting the Shiv Sena,' the former Mumbai Congress president tweeted.

01 Nov 2019 7:35 PM

Pawar said the people of the state have asked his party to sit in the opposition, as reflected in the election results, and it will do the same. (Photo: File)

NCP, Congress will sit in opposition, says Ajit Pawar

The Shiv Sena is demanding the chief minister's post on a rotational basis and 50:50 division of portfolios.

01 Nov 2019 7:16 PM

BJP will take the lead in resolving the deadlock over formation of the new government, he said. (Photo: File)

Prez rule likely in Maharashtra if no govt in place by Nov 7: BJP leader

'Our alliance is stronger than Fevicol or Ambuja Cement,' Finance Minister and BJP leader Sudhir Mungantiwar said.

01 Nov 2019 3:28 PM

$Denying the rumours, Pawar said there was no talk with the Sena. “The mandate in Maharashtra is not fractured. It is the responsibility of the BJP-Sena to form the government,” he added. (Photo: File)$

Need stable Maharashtra govt before Ayodhya verdict: Sharad Pawar to BJP, Sena

Recently, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut met Pawar and was seen as an alternative arrangement for forming government in the state.

01 Nov 2019 2:31 PM

Waiting for the government's response, the Congress general secretary said. (Photo: File)

If govt engaged in snooping, it's gross rights violation: Priyanka on Pegasus case

The opposition party demanded a Supreme Court-monitored probe into the 'illegal hacking' of cellphones.

01 Nov 2019 12:41 PM

Narayanasamy went on to accuse the NDA government at the Centre for adopting several "anti-people" measures that were affecting the country's economy and people's welfare. (Photo: File)

Puducherry CM attacks Kiran Bedi, says 'Centre posted a demon here'

'But the Centre has posted a 'demon' here and she has been hindering the implementation of the schemes,' Puducherry CM alleged.

01 Nov 2019 11:30 AM

People have given mandate to form government on the basis of "50:50 formula" that was reached in front of the people of Maharashtra, Raut said. (Photo: File)

‘No talks on govt formation, CM will be from Shiv Sena,’ says Sanjay Raut

'No ultimatum to the BJP (on government formation). They are big people,' the Rajya Sabha MP said.

01 Nov 2019 10:39 AM

The day saw a series of meeting between senior leaders of major non-BJP parties, triggering talks in political circles about possibility of the Sena forming a government with the backing of opposition parties. (Photo: File)

No end to political drama in Maharashtra; Sanjay Raut meets Pawar, Cong looks at Delhi

Shiv Sena's demands have been rejected by BJP which has insisted that CM Fadnavis will continue in the post for the next five years.

01 Nov 2019 8:42 AM

The Shiv Sena on Thursday again indicated that it had not given up its claim on the post of Maharashtra chief minister, saying that equal sharing of power must mean sharing of the top post too. (Photo: File)

'Living in an era when people lie under oath': Sena attacks BJP

After emerging victorious in assembly elections, Sena and BJP are locked in a dispute over power-sharing formula for new government.

31 Oct 2019 3:07 PM

Leader of Opposition and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Gopal Bhargava on Wednesday while criticising the government's recent move to serve eggs in mid-day meals. (Photo: ANI)

We may become man-eaters if we eat non-veg food from childhood: BJP leader

Responding to allegations of the opposition, the minister, on Thursday said that eggs are not non-vegetarian food.

31 Oct 2019 2:25 PM

Sonali Phogat in her complaint to the police on Tuesday alleged that she was roughed up by her sister Rukesh and brother-in-law Aman and both of them also threatened her after the two sides had a verbal duel over some matter. (Photo: File | ANI)

Tik Tok star Sonali Phogat files assault complaint against sister, brother-in-law

Phogat alleged that the incident occurred on Oct 28 evening when they were visiting her parental house.

31 Oct 2019 1:56 PM

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