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Fadnavis' resignation, a slap on faces of masters sitting in Delhi: KC Venugopal

New Delhi, Nov 26 (ANI): In a major political twist, BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis and NCP leader Ajit Pawar resigned from Maharashtra Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister posts. Speaking on it, Congress leader KC Venugopal said, "This is a victory of constitutional democracy. They thought through horse trading they can make Government. This is not only a failure of Devendra Fadnavis but also a slap on faces of their masters sitting in Delhi." He further said, "Today evening, there will be joint press conference of the three (Shiv Sena-Congress-NCP) parties and a meeting. In the meeting, leader of joint legislative party will be elected, I think Uddhav ji will be elected."

Devendra Fadnavis submits his resignation as Maharashtra CM

Mumbai, Nov 26 (ANI): Devendra Fadnavis submitted his resignation as Maharashtra Chief Minister to Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari on November 26. While addressing a press conference in Mumbai, Fadnavis said, "We had decided that we will never indulge in horse trading, that we will never try to break away any MLA. Those who said that we indulge in horse trading bought the entire horse stable." Earlier today, Ajit Pawar also resigned as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra a day ahead of Floor test as ordered by the Supreme Court.

Indices wipe out early gains to close in the red, Zee Entertainment drops by 7.3 pc

New Delhi, Nov 26 (ANI): Equity indices lost hold on early gains amid profit booking and ended lower on Tuesday after hitting a record high in the morning session. The BSE S-P Sensex closed 68 points lower at 40,821while the Nifty 50 slipped by 36 points to 12,038. Most sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the red with Nifty media falling by 3.6 per cent and IT by 1.2 per cent. Among stocks, Zee Entertainment Enterprises dropped by 7.34 per cent to close the day at Rs 318.55 per share, a day after the resignation of key managerial persons including Chairman Subhash Chandra. Bharti Infratel dropped by 6.5 per cent and Bharti Airtel by 4 per cent after reports emerged that the committee of secretaries that was to discuss floor price with the telecom regulator has been disbanded. Reports of disbanding the Committee of Secretaries implies there will no more government relief for the cash-strapped sector. Among the other prominent losers were JSW Steel, Grasim, Bharat Pe

BJP will work as effective opposition: Fadnavis after announcing resignation

Mumbai, Nov 26 (ANI): Devendra Fadnavis quit as Maharashtra Chief Minister amid twists and turns in Maharashtra scuffle.While addressing a press conference in Mumbai, Fadnavis said, "In elections clear majority was given to Mahayuti and BJP got maximum 105 seats. We contested with Shiv Sena, but this mandate was for BJP because BJP won 70 percent seats out of all seats we contested." He added, "We waited for them (Shiv Sena) for a long time but they didn't respond and instead talked to Congress-NCP. People who never stepped outside Matoshree(Thackeray residence) to meet anyone were going door to door to make government with NCP and Congress. After this I'll go to Raj Bhavan and tender my resignation. I wish them all the best whoever will form the govt. But that will be a very unstable govt as there is huge difference of opinions." "The hunger for power is such that now Shiv Sena leaders are even willing to ally with Sonia Gandhi. I doubt that this three-wheeler govt will be stable but

'Subah ka bhula agar sham ko ghar aa jaye toh usey bhula nhi kehte': Nawab Malik on Ajit Pawar's resignation

Mumbai, Nov 26 (ANI): NCP leader Ajit Pawar resigned from the post of Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Speaking to it, NCP leader Nawab Malik said, "We have been saying that Ajit Pawar should mend his mistakes. We are happy with the news that he resigned from the position of Deputy Chief Minister." He further said, "Subah ka bhula agar sham ko ghar aa jaye toh usey bhula nhi kehte."

ICRA downgrades Bharti Airtel's long-term rating to AA-minus

New Delhi, Nov 26 (ANI): Investment information company ICRA has downgraded Bharti Airtel Ltd's long-term rating from AA to AA-minus due to recognition of higher-than-anticipated provision after the Supreme Court judgment on dues payable towards license fees on adjusted gross revenues (AGR) and spectrum usage charge in the second fiscal quarter results. It said the ratings continue to remain under watch with negative implications. Separately, it also reaffirmed Bharti Airtel's commercial paper worth Rs 15,000 crore at A1-plus. As an interim relief, the government has announced deferment of auction installments for 2020-21 and 2021-22 which is expected to provide cash flow easing to the tune of Rs 5,500 crore per year for the next two years. However, ICRA said the debt on the company's books has remained elevated as reflected by gross debt of Rs 1,36,579 crore as on September 30, which has kept the debt coverage indicators under stress. This has been on account of continued high capex i

Devendra Fadnavis resigns as Chief Minister of Maharashtra

Mumbai, Nov 26 (ANI): In another twist in Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced his resignation. He announced his resignation while addressing a press conference. "After this I'll go to Raj Bhavan and tender my resignation. I wish them all the best whoever will form the govt. But that will be a very unstable govt as there is huge difference of opinions," said Fadnavis during a press conference. This development has come just a day before the floor test ordered by the Supreme Court. Recently, Ajit Pawar stunned the NCP by engineering an alliance and a midnight coup with the BJP which saw Devendra Fadnavis. The setback to the BJP as the party was confident of winning the floor test on November 27.

Respect SC's order of carrying out floor test tomorrow: Ramdas Athawale

New Delhi, Nov 26 (ANI): Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Tuesday welcomed Supreme Court's order on Maharashtra politics. He said, "We respect Supreme Court's order of carrying out a floor test tomorrow. NDA doesn't have the majority yet, I am sure we will get it by tomorrow as we trust Ajit Pawar that he will bring his MLAs." Earlier, SC ordered that a floor test will be held in the Maharashtra Assembly before 5 pm on November 27. The top court also ordered for the floor test to be telecast live.

'Ajit Pawar resigned as Dy CM, he is with us': Sanjay Raut

Mumbai, Nov 26 (ANI): Amid the twists and turns on an ongoing Maharashtra tussle, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has reportedly resigned. This development has come just a day before the floor test ordered by the Supreme Court. Recently, Ajit Pawar stunned the NCP by engineering an alliance and a midnight coup with the BJP after which Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as Chief Minister and Ajit Pawar as his deputy. The setback to the BJP as the party was confident of winning the floor test on November 27. The news was confirmed by Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut.

Maharashtra political tussle: Ram Madhav shows confidence on proving majority at Assembly

Bengaluru, Nov 26 (ANI): Amid the ongoing Maharashtra political drama on government formation, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National General Secretary Ram Madhav on November 26 showed his confidence on his party it will prove its majority. He also lambasted the grand alliance and their strength showing at the Grand Hyatt hotel on November 25 of Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress by saying that the majority can't be proven in hotel or elsewhere but on the floor of the House.

Taking every measure to counter IED threats: CRPF IG

Srinagar, Nov 26 (ANI): CRPF Inspector General Ravideep Singh Sahi on November 26 reacted on improvised explosive device (IED) blast threat in Jammu and Kashmir. He said that the security forces are aware of it and they are taking every measure to counter the IED threats. "We are aware of these threat and we have taken all the counter measures which are required to counter these threat," said Shahi. Earlier in the day, two people were injured in a grenade blast near Kashmir University gate in Srinagar on Tuesday afternoon. Investigation is underway.

Maharashtra tussle: LoP including Sonia Gandhi, Manmohan Singh hold protest in Parliament

New Delhi, Nov 26 (ANI): Leaders of Opposition parties held a protest infront of the Ambedkar Statue in Parliament on November 26. Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi, former prime minister Manmohan Singh and Shiv Sena leader Arvind Sawant were present during the protest. They opposed the government formation in Maharashtra by BJP. Meanwhile, Sonia Gandhi read a copy of Indian Constitution infront of the Ambedkar Statue on the Constitution Day.

President Kovind greets nation on 70th anniversary of Constitution Day

New Delhi, Nov 26 (ANI): While addressing in the Parliament on November 26, President Ram Nath Kovind conveyed his warm greeting on the occasion of 70th anniversary of the adoption of the 'Constitution of India'. He wished all citizens of India and abroad on that occasion. He said, "I convey my warm greetings on the occasion of 70th anniversary of the adoption of the 'Constitution of India', to all of you, and to all our fellow citizens in India and abroad."

All BJP MLAs will meet tonight at Garware Club in Mumbai: Raosaheb Danve

Mumbai, Nov 26 (ANI): BJP leader Raosaheb Danve on Tuesday welcomed Supreme Court order on Maharashtra politics. He said, "Tonight at 9 pm, all BJP MLAs will meet at Garware Club in Mumbai." The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered that a floor test will be held in the Maharashtra Assembly before 5 pm on November 27. The top court also ordered for the floor test to be telecast live.

Maharashtra floor test to be telecast live, no secret ballot: Lawyer Kamat

Mumbai, Nov 26 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered that a floor test will be held in the Maharashtra Assembly before 5 pm on November 27. Senior Advocate Devadutt Kamat for Congress-NCP-Shiv Sena said, "SC has directed Floor Test tomorrow at 5pm, to be conducted by Pro-tem Speaker. During Floor Test, there will be no secret ballot and proceedings will be telecast live."

Manmohan Singh hopes NCP-Shiv Sena-Congress to form govt in Maharashtra

New Delhi, Nov 26 (ANI): On being asked if NCP-Shiv Sena-Congress will be able to form a government in Maharashtra, former prime minster Dr. Manmohan Singh said, "I hope they will. We all respect the Supreme Court, we should respect its judgement." On Opposition boycotting joint session of Parliament on Constitution Day, he said, "It is not a disservice to the Constitution. It's reminder to everyone that the constitutional norms are being violated by the present establishment."

Constitution of India highlights both rights and duties of citizens: PM Modi

New Delhi, Nov 26 (ANI): While addressing in the Parliament on November 26, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Today, November 26 marks the historic day. 70 years ago, we made our Constitution. First of all, I pay tribute to all those who lost their lives in the 26/11 terror attack in Mumbai. The Constitution of India highlights both rights and duties of citizens. This is a special aspect of our Constitution."

Maharashtra tussle: BJP has killed country's slogan 'Satyamev Jayate,' says Sanjay Raut

Mumbai, Nov 26 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Mumbai, Shiv Sena Leader Sanjay Raut on Tuesday said that the country's slogan is 'Satyamev Jayate' but BJP has killed that slogan in Maharashtra. He further said, "We want to show the people of the country, people of the Maharashtra that BJP has killed the constitution of the country."

Two terrorists killed in fire exchange in J-K's Pulwama

Pulwama (J-K), Nov 26 (ANI): Two terrorists were killed in an exchange of fire with security forces at Tachwara village in Pulwama. The encounter happened on Nov 25. One terrorist was killed on Nov 25, while the other was killed on Nov 26. The terrorists have been identified as Irfan Ahmed and Irfan Sheikh, police said. Irfan Ahmed was a listed and a wanted Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist. Earlier today, police arrested a terrorist in Baramulla district and recovered a hand grenade from his possession.

Today's verdict of SC is milestone in Indian democracy: Nawab Malik

Mumbai, Nov 26 (ANI): Supreme Court ordered Floor Test in the Maharashtra assembly, which would be held on November 27 before 5 pm. Speaking on it, NCP leader Nawab Malik said, "Today's verdict of the SC is a milestone in Indian democracy. Before 5 pm tomorrow, it will be clear that BJP's game is over. In a few days, there will a government of Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress in Maharashtra."