Maharashtra

Maharashtra power play: NCP-Congress to meet again in 2 days after Pawar-Sonia meet

The meeting between Sharad Pawar and Sonia Gandhi took place amid no consensus of government formation by Shiv Sena, Congress and NCP.

Nov 19, 2019

Maharashtra govt formation: Is India Inc nudging NCP to ally with BJP?

Some industrial houses are allegedly utilising the services of a few top politicians, from various parties, but with "fraternal connections", to fix an "arranged marriage" of the BJP with the NCP.

Nov 19, 2019

Maharashtra govt formation: Final decision to be taken in next 2 days, says NCP

Nawab Malik, the National spokesperson of the NCP, told media persons that NCP President Sharad Pawar will meet interim Congress President Sonia Gandhi in New Delhi on Monday.

Nov 18, 2019

Maharashtra govt formation: Pawar-Uddhav-Sonia to meet on last leg of tripartite talks

The power-sharing agreement is in the final stage. Sharad Pawar is scheduled to meet Congress emissaries named by Sonia Gandhi on Monday in New Delhi.

Nov 17, 2019

Maharashtra govt formation: First tripartite meet of Congress-NCP-Sena held

The sources said that these meetings were preceded by a short meeting held between Thackeray and Congress-NCP leaders.

Nov 15, 2019

President's rule imposed in Maharashtra, Kovind gives his approval

President Ram Nath Kovind has imposed President's rule in Maharashtra after political parties failed to stake claim to form the government.

Nov 12, 2019

Maharashtra Governor invites NCP to form govt after Sena losses face: Development so far

The NCP, which has time till 8.30 pm on Tuesday to show letters of support, said they will take a call after meeting with Congress.

Nov 12, 2019

Maharashtra govt formation LIVE: Congress to support Shiv Sena, Aaditya en route Raj Bhavan

After BJP's declaration to not form the government, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) initiated talks with Sena to form the government.

Nov 11, 2019

BJP dumps Shiv Sena; won't form govt in Maharashtra

Chandrakant Patil said that the Shiv Sena can go ahead and form a government in alliance with the Congress.

Nov 10, 2019

Maharashtra BJP to convene core group meeting after Governor's invitation to form govt

The Governor asked Devendra Fadnavis to indicate the willingness and ability of his party to form the government in Maharashtra.

Nov 10, 2019

'Missing' American tourist returns to Goa from Maharashtra hill station

The 20-year-old American tourist returned to Goa from Panchgani by taxi, according to the Goa Police and her family.

Nov 10, 2019

Will NCRB data on the eve of Ayodhya verdict get buried in headlines?

It is to be noted that the NCRB avoided releasing the NCRB data on October 21, which coincided with the day of voting in the Maharashtra Assembly elections.

Nov 9, 2019

BJP pushing Maharashtra towards President's Rule, claims Shiv Sena

Going by precedents and conventions, the Governor may invite the single-largest party - the BJP now - to explore possibilities of forming a stable government.

Nov 8, 2019

Maharashtra govt formation: BJP-Sena pact sealed, Sharad Pawar to sit in opposition

NCP chief Sharad Pawar reiterated his party's known position and said that an NCP-Congress government - even with support from the Sena - was out of the question, but the two parties will take any decision in the matter jointly.

Nov 6, 2019

Maharashtra bus accident: 5 dead, 30 injured as driver losses control on Pune-Mumbai Highway

The bus was heading towards Mumbai when the driver lost control leading to this mishap. The vehicle crashed at the gorge but didn't fall inside it.

Nov 4, 2019

Maharashtra: Grenade-like object found in Pune railway station, destroyed by bomb squad

According to officials, the object was taken to the RPF ground where it was neutralised and has been sent to the forensic lab for further tests.

Nov 2, 2019

Maharashtra: Beed farmer demands to be CM until BJP-Sena power tussle is resolved

Shrikant V Gadale, a farmer from Beed District has written to the Governor stating," till the time matter of CM post is sorted out, I should be made CM. It is a tough time for farmers due to crop damage after untimely rains."

Nov 1, 2019

Maharashtra assembly elections result Live: Amit Shah congratulates BJP-Shiv Sena alliance for big win

Soon after the polling ended for the Maharashtra assembly election, the exit polls predicted an easy victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Oct 24, 2019

Assembly elections 2019 LIVE: Maharashtra records 44.61% voter turnout, Haryana 53.78% till 5 pm

This is the first time that BJP in Maharashtra is contesting on more number of seats than Shiv Sena.

Oct 21, 2019

CJI Ranjan Gogoi recommends Justice SA Bobde's name to be next SC Chief Justice

Justice Rajan Gogoi, the 46th Chief Justice of India, who swore in on October 3, 2018, is retiring on November 17.

Oct 18, 2019