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SC to hear Sena-Congress-NCP plea seeking floor test in 24 hours today

The petitioners moved the apex court on Saturday evening seeking an urgent hearing following which the court authorities confirmed a hearing on the petition at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday

Known for his political acumen and wit, NCP leader D P Tripathi passes away

Tripathi began his career as a students' leader. He was the president of the Jawaharlal Nehru Students Union (JNUSU) from 1975-77 and was even jailed during the Emergency

Our stand vindicated, BJP exposed: NCP on ACB's clean chit to Ajit Pawar

The ACB, in an affidavit before the Bombay High Court, has ruled out Pawar's involvement in alleged irregularities in irrigation projects in Vidarbha

Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress govt wins floor test

Altogether 169 MLAs vote in favour of the motion of confidence, pro tem Speaker Dilip Walse Patil informed the House

Why the secrecy, fear? Fadnavis slams Sena-NCP-Congress over majority claim

"If this government has a majority then why are they secretly calling the house? Why efforts to change the Pro-tem Speaker, going against the rules?" he asked

Maharashtra govt formation: 2 ministers each of Sena, NCP, INC to take oath

The Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress have come together under the front called 'Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi' to form government in the state

Fund-starved Maharashtra sugar industry pin hopes on new coalition govt

NCP commands considerable support among cane growers and sugar mills; 75% of the state's functional units owe allegiance to the party

Maharashtra deal: NCP to get deputy CM's post, Congress Assembly Speaker's

The new govt will have 15 ministers from Shiv Sena, NCP will have 13 ministers excluding the deputy CM, and the Congress wil have 13 ministers and the speaker

Maharashtra politics: Swearing-in of Uddhav Thackeray-led govt on Dec 1

The three parties named Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray as their nominee for the chief minister's post

Maharashtra politics: I am not behind Ajit's revolt, says Sharad Pawar

He also said that he has no contact with his nephew, who rebelled against the NCP

Sena-NCP-Congress to 'parade' 162 MLAs in Mumbai hotel to prove majority

"We are all one and together, watch our 162 together for the first time at grand Hyatt at 7 pm, come and watch yourself @maha_governor

Maharashtra ACB closes irrigation cases, says not related to Ajit Pawar

The ACB's clarification came after opposition Congress claimed Ajit Pawar was "exonerated" in lieu of his support to the BJP in forming a government two days ago

Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress combine has support of 165 MLAs: Sanjay Raut

He also said the deadline of November 30 given to the government to prove majority is only to enable defections

NCP, Shiv Sena, Congress shift MLAs to Mumbai hotels amid poaching threat

Congress moved its MLAs to JW Marriott in Mumbai, NCP legislators were staying at The Renaissance hotel in Powai and Shiv Sena shifted its MLAs to The Lalit hotel near airport

SC asks Centre to produce governor's letters inviting BJP to form govt

The bench asked Solicitor General Mehta to produce letters of the Governor tomorrow at 10.30 am for passing orders

Drama shifts to Assembly as Maharashtra holds its breath for floor test

Now, irrespective of who supports whom, only a floor test in the Assembly will decide if this government can continue or not

Betrayal of people's mandate, says Congress on Maharashtra govt formation

The month-long political impasse ended dramatically in Maharashtra on Saturday with the BJP's Fadnavis returning as the chief minister, backed by NCP

Congress-NCP-Shiv Sena negotiations took too long: Abhishek Manu Singhvi

The month-long political impasse ended dramatically with Devendra Fadnavis returning as the chief minister again, backed by the Sharad Pawar-led NCP

Whoever forms govt in Maharashtra, we will get farmers' work done: Gadkari

He said instead of taking so much interest in covering who is forming the next government in Maharashtra, the media should focus on farmers' issues

Maharashtra govt formation talks inconclusive, to continue on Sat: Patel

Pawar and Thackeray were also part of the three-party deliberations at Nehru Centre