Devendra Fadnavis, a seasoned RSS swayamsevak, is set to begin his second term as Maharashtra Chief Minister. His journey has been a rollercoaster, marked by electoral triumphs, political betrayals, and personal attacks. Fadnavis navigated a complex political landscape, playing a key role in toppling the MVA government and enduring a period as deputy CM. Source…
NEW DELHI: The Maha political drama over the chief minister’s post in Maharashtra’s Mahayuti finally ended today with Eknath Shinde proposing the name of BJP’s Devendra Fadnavis as the next leader of the ruling coalition. However, it is still not clear if Shinde will join the government as deputy chief minister.It took Shinde 11 days…
‘Meant to influence the high court’: Siddaramaiah slams ED’s communication to Lokayukta in MUDA case Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday criticized the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) communication to the Lokayukta police regarding a case involving the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) and site allotment. Siddaramaiah described the ED’s actions as “prejudicial,” “politically motivated,” and an…
NEW DELHI: An army jawan on leave was injured after being shot at by terrorists in the Tral area of Awantipora in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, official sources said.The jawan, who had returned home while on leave, was shot in the leg. He was immediately rushed to a hospital where his condition is reported…
Eknath Shinde (left), and Ajit Pawar NEW DELHI: Maharashtra’s caretaker chief minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday took a cheeky dig at his ally Ajit Pawar – reminding the NCP chief of an early-morning oath as deputy chief minister in 2019 for a stint that lasted just 4 days.In 2019, when the undivided Shiv Sena of…
NEW DELHI: The Assam government on Wednesday announced a complete ban on serving and consuming beef in restaurants, hotels, public functions, and other community spaces.Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma made the announcement on Wednesday, stating that the decision was finalized during a state cabinet meeting that approved amendments to the existing laws on beef consumption.“In…
Ukrainian authorities have detained a 16-year-old girl accused of aiding Russia in coordinating an airstrike on the northern Chernigiv region, the country’s Security Service (SBU) said on Wednesday. The minor has been charged with high treason and is currently in custody.According to the SBU, the girl was tasked by Moscow to gather and relay information…
NEW DELHI: The Rouse Avenue court in Delhi on Wednesday granted bail to AAP MLA Naresh Balyan, who was arrested on November 30 by the Delhi Police Crime Branch in connection with an alleged extortion case.Balyan, the MLA from Uttam Nagar, had been in police custody following allegations of his involvement with a syndicate linked…
NEW DELHI: Former Delhi chief minister and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday condemned the assassination attempt on Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal, calling it a “big conspiracy” to defame Punjab and Punjabis. He praised the Punjab Police for their vigilance in preventing a major incident and criticised the BJP government…
Maharashtra govt formation: What’s in a name? Devendra Fadnavis adds his mother’s name to CM swearing-in invite NEW DELHI: As Devendra Fadnavis prepares to take the oath as Maharashtra’s chief minister for the third time, a detail on the official invitation has sparked curiosity. The invite for the swearing-in ceremony, issued by chief secretary Sujata…
