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No competition among Mahayuti partners over CM's post: Fadnavis

Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who is leading the BJP's campaign for the Maharashtra Assembly elections, on Tuesday claimed that the Mahayuti comprising the BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP, will form the government and the decision about the next chief minister will be taken jointly by the BJP's delegation led by the party's National President, along with Shiv Sena Chief Leader Eknath Shinde and NCP National President Ajit Pawar.

Nov 5, 2024

'Ready to go to jail if Ladki Bahin Schme is crime': CM Shinde

Shinde slams Opposition moving court over Ladki Bahin Yojana

Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena President Eknath Shinde has slammed the opposition for moving court against the 'Ladki Bahin Yojana' and said that if the scheme was a crime, he was ready to go to jail.

Nov 5, 2024

Iran's private message to Israel: Can intervene if military campaign continues in Gaza [details

Iran Softens Tone on Retaliation, Seeks Diplomatic Paths Amid Israel Conflict

Iran has signaled a cautious stance in response to recent Israeli strikes, prioritizing a potential ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon while asserting its right to defend itself. Tehran's recent statement, issued amid escalating tensions, reflects its dual strategy of seeking diplomatic solutions and maintaining a strong defensive posture.

Nov 4, 2024

MiG-29 crash near Agra: Pilot safe, IAF orders probe [details]

A MiG-29 fighter jet crashed near Agra, Uttar Pradesh, during a routine training sortie, but the pilot ejected safely. This is the second recent crash of a MiG-29, an aircraft known for its reliability and maneuverability.

Nov 4, 2024

Jharkhand rally: PM Modi blasts JMM, Cong and allies, labels them as 'anti-Adivasi'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a mega rally in Jharkhand's Chaibasa, slammed the Congress, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), labelling them as "anti-Adivasi."

Nov 4, 2024

Kerala bypolls: Voting date for Palakkad Assembly seat shifted to Nov 20

The by-election date for the Palakkad Assembly constituency in Kerala has been shifted from November 13 to November 20 following requests by various political parties

Nov 4, 2024

Hindus will not allow Waqf 'game' to continue: K'taka LoP

Karnataka Leader of the Opposition (LoP) R. Ashoka on Monday said that the Hindus will not allow the Waqf 'game' to continue, saying that the Waqf Board's encroachment is like a death sentence for farmers.

Nov 4, 2024

ECI changes dates for by-polls: Voting in Kerala, Punjab and UP rescheduled to Nov 20

In a significant development ahead of by-polls, the Election Commission of India on Monday rescheduled the polling dates in three states – Kerala, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.

Nov 4, 2024

IPS officer Rashmi Shukla hogged headlines for illegal phone tapping of Oppn leaders

A 1998 batch IPS officer, Rashmi Shukla, who was accused by the Opposition of having proximity to the Mahayuti, hogged the headlines during her tenure as the state Intelligence chief and Pune Police Commissioner for illegal phone tapping during the BJP-led rule between 2015 and 2019.

Nov 4, 2024