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'Congratulations to Uddhav Thackeray Ji on taking oath as the CM of Maharashtra. I am confident he will work diligently for the bright future of Maharashtra. @OfficeofUT.' (Photo: ANI)

PM Modi, Rajnath Singh, others congratulate Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray

Uddhav Thackeray was sworn in as the CM of Maharashtra by hovernor B S Koshyari.

28 Nov 2019 8:18 PM

Eknath Shinde, Shiv Sena at the press conference of 'Maha Vikas Aghadi' here said, 'In Maharashtra, farmers are facing problems. This government will do best for farmers. This will be a strong government.' (Photo: File)

Immediate loan waiver for farmers, promises Maha Vikas Aghadi's CMP

Sena leader Shinde was flanked by NCP leaders Nawab Malik and Jayant Patil.

28 Nov 2019 7:12 PM

The same bench had heard the plea of three parties against the decision of Maharashtra Governor to swear-in BJP's Devendra Fadnavis as the chief minister and NCP's Ajit Pawar as his deputy last week. (Photo: File | Representational)

SC to hear petition challenging Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress alliance tomorrow

The petition has been filed by the Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha spokesperson Pramod Pandit Joshi.

28 Nov 2019 6:40 PM

The ceremony was held in Mumbai's Shivaji Park where Uddhav's father, the late Bal Thackeray, founded the Shiv Sena in 1966. (Photo: PTI)

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray chairs first cabinet meet of 'Maha Vikas Aghadi'

The meeting is being held at the Sahyadri guest house along with the 6 ministers who were sworn-in today.

28 Nov 2019 5:04 PM

The Bombay High Court has refused to take up urgent hearing on a petition filed by a group of lawyers seeking a stay on the swearing-in of Uddhav Thackeray as chief minister of Maharashtra on Thursday evening. (Photo: File)

Bombay HC refuses urgent hearing on plea against Uddhav's swearing-in

However, two different benches of the high court refused to take up the petition for hearing.

28 Nov 2019 2:55 PM

With Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray set to take oath as Maharashtra's chief minister, the party on Thursday heaped praises on NCP chief Sharad Pawar and termed him 'margdarshak' (guide) of the new government in the state. (Photo: File)

Sena lauds Pawar, dubs him 'margdarshak' of Maha Vikas Aghadi

The Sena asserted that the state machinery will not be used for conspiring against anyone.

28 Nov 2019 12:27 PM

"How is Josh? Jai Maharashtra" tweeted Raut on Thursday. (Photo: File)

How's the josh?: Sanjay Raut jabs BJP ahead of Thackeray's swearing-in

Thackeray would be sworn-in as the 18th chief minister of Maharashtra at a grand ceremony at Shivaji Park here on Thursday evening.

28 Nov 2019 12:01 PM

On being asked whether NCP leader Ajit Pawar will be the deputy chief minister, Raut said, "I don't know. It is NCP's matter.' (Photo: File)

What is going to happen in Maharashtra will affect national politics, says Sanjay Raut

'Maharashtra is a state which influences the politics of the entire country,' Raut told media.

28 Nov 2019 11:13 AM

The poster has photos of Ajit Pawar and his uncle Sharad Pawar, whose party is the key constituent of newly- formed ''Maha Vikas Aghadi'' with the Shiv Sena and the Congress. (Photo: ANI)

Posters in Pune project Ajit Pawar as Maharashtra's future CM

An NCP activist said they were hopeful that Ajit Pawar would take oath as deputy chief minister on Thursday with Uddhav Thackeray.

28 Nov 2019 10:29 AM

NCP leader Praful Patel on Wednesday confirmed that the only Deputy Chief Minister in the new Maharashtra government will be from his party while the post of Assembly Speaker will go to the Congress. (Photo: File)

Deputy CM from NCP, Assembly Speaker from Cong, confirms Praful Patel

The NCP leader, however, clarified that 'it is not decided yet how many ministers will take the oath with the CM.'

28 Nov 2019 9:04 AM

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray is all set to take oath as the chief minister of Maharashtra on Thursday, capping off a month-long political drama in the state following the Assembly elections. (Photo: File)

Uddhav Thackeray, 6 ministers to take oath today, confirms Ajit Pawar

The Sena chief spoke to PM Modi over the phone and invited him to the oath-taking ceremony, party sources confirmed.

28 Nov 2019 8:35 AM

Ajit Pawar likely to retain key role in NCP

Asked about his revolt against his uncle and NCP chief Sharad Pawar four days ago, Ajit Pawar said that what he did could not be termed as a revolt.

28 Nov 2019 5:43 AM

The former revenue minister, Eknath Khadse, who resigned in 2016 over allegations of corruption, said leaders like him, Chandrashekhar Bawankule, Vinod Tawde and some others were 'deliberately kept out' of the state election campaign. (Photo: File | PTI)

'Leaders like me could've helped BJP win more seats': Khadse

The BJP won 105 seats in the October 21 state polls to the 288-member House.

27 Nov 2019 4:43 PM

Ramesh Solanki took to twitter to announce his resignation. (Photo: Twitter)

'Ideology doesn't permit me': Sena leader quits party over tie-up with Congress

Uddhav Thackeray is the Chief Ministerial nominee of the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi comprising the Sena, NCP and Congress.

27 Nov 2019 3:28 PM

He said while referring 'Suryayaan' as a leader from his party. (Photo: ANI)

Don't be surprised if Shiv Sena comes to power even in Delhi: Sanjay Raut

'People shouldn't be surprised if 'Suryayaan' Sena lands up in Delhi,' says Raut.

27 Nov 2019 2:51 PM

The 59-year-old Uddhav Thackeray is expected to take oath at Shivaji Park in Dadar on November 28, capping more than a month of political uncertainty in Maharashtra. (Photo: PTI)

‘My responsibility is over’: Sanjay Raut as Uddhav set to take oath as Maharashtra CM

The senior leader also tweeted a few lines in Hindi as the Sena would begin a new chapter in its history.

27 Nov 2019 2:09 PM

'He is very much in the party and his position in the party has not changed," Malik told ANI while replying to a question about Ajit Pawar. (Photo: File)

Sharad Pawar has forgiven Ajit after he admitted his 'mistake': Nawab Malik

NCP had earlier replaced Ajit Pawar as legislature party leader with Jayant Patil.

27 Nov 2019 12:03 PM

State Vidhan Bhawan’s in-charge secretary Rajendra Bhagawat told PTI that during the last couple of decades, the chief minister was sworn in first followed by other members. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

In Maharashtra, MLAs take oath without a CM and a govt. Here's why

The NCP had announced that Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray would be the next chief minister of Maharashtra.

27 Nov 2019 11:29 AM

'Why could it not have waited until 9.00 am in the morning?," he asked in the tweet. (Photo: File)

Chidambaram slams BJP over Maharashtra issue, says 'was an assault on Prez office'

Chidmbaram also extended greetings to the Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress coalition that is set to form government in Maharashtra.

27 Nov 2019 11:23 AM

Senior Congress leader Ashok Chavan hit out at Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Devendra Fadnavis for his 'three wheels' remark. (Photo: ANI)

Three wheels are better than two wheels: Ashok Chavan on Maharashtra govt

Chavan, while commenting on the common minimum programme said, 'our main objective is to keep BJP out.'

27 Nov 2019 11:16 AM

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