Hyd rape-murder: Mechanic’s lead, CCTV grabs help cops crack case

A tyre mechanic’s crucial lead, CCTV footage from different locations and technical evidence helped police crack the alleged gang-rape and murder of the 27-year-old veterinary doctor at Shamshabad in less than 48 hours and nab the four accused. Interestingly, the trap laid by the 4 accused by deflating the victim’s scooter actually did them in.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/mechanics-lead-cctv-grabs-help-cops-crack-case/articleshow/72313822.cms

Warner picks Rohit Sharma to break Lara's record

Australian opener David Warner believes India's Rohit Sharma has the firepower to surpass West Indies great Brian Lara's record 400 not out in a Test match. Warner, who scored his maiden triple ton (335) in 5-day cricket during the second Test against Pakistan, was just 65 runs shy of breaking Lara's record when Tim Paine decided to declare the innings at 589/3.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/pakistan-in-australia/david-warner-picks-rohit-sharma-to-break-brian-laras-record/articleshow/72316498.cms

Cong leader Nana Patole elected as Maharashtra assembly speaker

Congress candidate Nana Patole on Sunday was elected unopposed as the speaker of the Maharashtra assembly after BJP candidate Kisan Kathore withdrew his candidature. The deadline to withdraw the nomination was 10 am on Sunday. Patole is the candidate of Maha Vikas Aghadi representing the Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress alliance in the state.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/congress-candidate-nana-patole-set-to-be-maharashtra-speaker-as-bjp-nominee-withdraws/articleshow/72315470.cms

Hang them or set them ablaze: Kin of accused

Family members of the 4 men accused of raping and murdering the 27-year-old veterinary doctor on the outskirts of Hyderabad have said that they would not challenge if the court gives capital punishment to their sons. Shyamala, mother of one of the accused C Chennakeshavulu, said, "Let him be hanged or set on fire like what they have done to the doctor," she said.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/hang-them-or-set-them-ablaze-kin-of-accused/articleshow/72314065.cms

Pilot flying as passenger asked to operate flight

A pilot trained to land aircraft in low visibility (CAT III B), travelling as a passenger on IndiGo's Pune-Delhi flight on Saturday morning, was asked to operate the flight as IGI Airport was reporting a declining visibility trend due to smog. Before being let into the flight deck, the pilot underwent the mandatory pre-flight breathalyser test.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/cat-iii-trained-captain-flying-as-passenger-asked-to-operate-indigo-flight-as-visibility-drops-at-igi-airport/articleshow/72313106.cms

Past wrongdoings resolved, no need for fear: Amit Shah to India Inc

Responding to concerns within business and industry about an atmosphere of fear unleashed by tax authorities, Amit Shah on Saturday said, "No one needs to fear anything", and that most of the steps the government had undertaken to clean up the system were over. While acknowledging the economic slowdown, Shah said he was confident the country would emerge from it.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/past-wrongdoings-resolved-no-need-for-fear-amit-shah-to-india-inc/articleshow/72313841.cms

Hyd erupts, thousands lay siege to police station

Anger erupted on the streets of Hyderabad as people held protests demanding justice for the family of the veterinary doctor who was gang-raped and murdered on the outskirts of the city on Wednesday. Protestors gathered at the Shadnagar police station, where the accused were being held, demanded that the cops hand over the accused to them for what they called "instant justice"

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/hyderabad-erupts-thousands-lay-siege-to-police-station/articleshow/72313875.cms

Govt to spend Rs 100L cr on infra projects: FM

The government will frontload investments under its five-year plan to spend Rs 100 lakh crore on infrastructure by announcing investments in 10 projects by December 15, said finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The Centre will also work towards bringing down Goods and Services Tax (GST) to the minimum level on all essential goods and rationalise other rates.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/government-to-spend-rs-100-lakh-crore-on-infrastructure-projects-nirmala-sitharaman/articleshow/72314016.cms

London attacker had Pak links, plotted Kashmir hits

The 28-year-old Briton who killed two people in a stabbing spree on London Bridge on Friday has been identified as Usman Khan, a UK-born terrorist who was jailed in 2012 over a plot to bomb the London Stock Exchange and plans to build a terror camp in PoK to attack Kashmir. He left school in the UK with no credentials and is believed to have spent part of his teens in Pakistan.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/uk/london-attacker-had-pakistan-links-plotted-kashmir-hits/articleshow/72313802.cms

No deputy CM for Congress, NCP gets most berths

NCP has emerged the biggest beneficiary in the negotiations within the Maha Vikas Aghadi for ministerial berths with a tally of 16. It will also get the deputy CM's job. Shiv Sena will have 15 members in the cabinet, including the CM. Congress settled for 12, besides the speaker's post.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/no-deputy-cm-for-congress-ncp-gets-most-berths/articleshow/72313917.cms

12 global firms evinced interest to shift base from China to India: FM

In the biggest reduction in 28 years, the government in September reduced the corporate tax rate by almost 10 percentage points in a bid to give a boost to the sagging economy. On Saturday, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said due to the competitive tax rate of 15% about 12 global companies have evinced interest to shift their base from China to India.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/12-global-companies-evinced-interest-to-shift-base-from-china-to-india-fm-sitharaman/articleshow/72311758.cms

Cops wasted precious time: Vet's kin to NCW

The Hyderabad Police played a "negative role" and "wasted precious time" which could have been used to save the life of a veterinarian who was brutally raped and murdered, her family members told the NCW on Saturday.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/hyderabad-vet-could-have-been-saved-but-police-wasted-precious-time-victims-family-tells-ncw/articleshow/72311215.cms

Pakistan's path of proxy war would only lead to its defeat: Rajnath Singh

Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said Pakistan was indulging in a "proxy" war as it had realised that it cannot win a "conventional" one. The path of the "proxy" war chosen by Pakistan would only lead to its defeat, he added. Singh was speaking at the passing out parade of the 137th course at National Defence Academy in Pune.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/pakistans-proxy-war-will-not-succeed-rajnath-singh/articleshow/72302998.cms

2 dead as avalanche hits Army patrol in Siachen

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/two-soldiers-killed-as-avalanche-hits-army-patrol-in-siachen/articleshow/72310427.cms

India, Japan ask Pak to act against terror

In their inaugural foreign and defence ministerial dialogue, India and Japan deliberated on the threat posed to regional peace by terror networks operating from Pakistan and asked it to take "resolute and irreversible" against them. India and Japan specifically called upon Islamabad to "fully comply" with its international commitments to deal with terrorism.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/india-and-japan-ask-pakistan-to-take-concrete-action-against-terror-infrastructure/articleshow/72309999.cms

Uddhav govt passes floor test; BJP skips voting over 'illegal' swearing-in

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/thackeray-led-mva-govt-passes-floor-test-bjp-mlas-skip-voting/articleshow/72308973.cms

2 dead as avalanche hits Army patrol in Siachen

Two Army personnel were killed when an avalanche hit an Army patrol in the southern Siachen glacier sector in the Union Territory of Ladakh on Saturday, officials said. A Srinagar-based defence spokesperson said the Army patrol was operating at an altitude of approximately 18,000 feet in Southern Siachen Glacier when it was hit by the avalanche during the early hours of Saturday.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/2-personnel-killed-as-avalanche-hits-army-patrol-in-siachen-glacier/articleshow/72308744.cms

Maharashtra: Uddhav govt sails through floor test after BJP walkout

The Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government passed the floor test in Maharashtra assembly on Saturday even as the BJP staged a walk out. Altogether 169 MLAs from Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress alliance voted in favour of the motion of confidence while four MLAs abstained. Nobody voted against the motion as all the 105 BJP MLAs boycotted the floor test.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/maharashtra-uddhav-thackeray-led-sena-ncp-congress-govt-wins-floor-test/articleshow/72306271.cms

Hyderabad rape: Accused sent to 14-day custody

A magistrate in Telangana's Shadnagar on Saturday sent all the four accused in the gruesome gangrape and murder of a woman veterinarian to judicial custody for 14 days.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/telangana-veterinarians-rape-and-murder-accused-sent-to-14-day-judicial-custody/articleshow/72307260.cms

'6 months of India first': Tweets PM Modi

As the Modi 2.0 government completes six months in office, PM Modi on Saturday said the dispensation has taken numerous decisions that have pushed the country's development, accelerated social empowerment and enhanced unity. In a series of tweets using the hashtag "6monthsofIndiafirst", the PM said the government "aspires to do even more in the times to come".

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/6-months-of-india-first-tweets-pm-modi-as-his-govt-completes-180-days-in-office/articleshow/72305836.cms

Hyderabad rape case: Burn the culprits, says veterinarian’s mother

A day after the 27-year-old veterinarian was gangraped and murdered, the woman’s mother on Friday demanded that the accused be burnt alive in full public glare. The family members believe that had Cyberabad police acted promptly instead of making them move between RGIA and Shamshabad police stations, the offence could have been avoided.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/burn-the-culprits-says-vets-mum/articleshow/72300897.cms

Live: Uddhav Thackeray reaches Vidhan Bhavan

The Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government of the Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress alliance will face floor test in the Maharashtra Assembly today. Stay here for all live updates

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/maharashtra-assembly-floor-test-live-updates/liveblog/72302263.cms

London attacker: A terror convict of Pak origin

A convicted Islamist terrorist, who spent part of his teens in Pakistan and released last year from a UK prison, is suspected to be the man who stabbed two people to death in a terror attack on London Bridge, police said on Saturday. Police have identified the suspect as 28-year-old Usman Khan, inspired by the ideology of al-Qaida terror group.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/uk/islamist-terrorist-who-spent-late-teens-in-pakistan-identified-as-london-bridge-attack-suspect/articleshow/72303761.cms

Maha: Speaker likely from Cong, but no clarity on 2nd deputy CM post

The emerging consensus within the tri-party alliance was to allocate the chief minister’s post to Shiv Sena, speaker’s to Congress and deputy chief minister’s to NCP. Thus, Uddhav Thackeray was installed CM, but Congress has now taken the view that it is not keen to nominate the speaker and would rather prefer a deputy CM’s post.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/speaker-likely-from-congress-but-no-clarity-on-second-deputy-cm-post/articleshow/72302629.cms

Trust vote: Raut claims support of over 170 MLAs

Two days after being sworn-in as the CM of Maharashtra, Uddhav Thackeray-led government will face a trust vote in Maharashtra assembly today. Just ahead of the trust vote, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut expressed confidence of the alliance winning the floor test. Taking to Twitter, he claimed that the Maha Vikash Agadhi had the support of over 170 MLAs.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/maha-vikash-aghadi-govt-trust-vote-today-sanjay-raut-claims-support-of-over-170-mlas/articleshow/72303042.cms

Floor test today for Uddhav-led Maha govt

After a colourful swearing-in ceremony and relatively calm first day in office, Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray faces his first test, the confidence vote, on Saturday. The vote will take place under new pro tem speaker Dilip Walse Patil, the NCP veteran having replaced BJP's Kalidas Kolambkar in a sudden cabinet move on Friday.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/maharashtra-floor-test-today-ncp-neta-new-pro-tem-speaker/articleshow/72301610.cms

Govt extends mandatory roll out date for FASTags

The highways ministry on Friday extended the December 1 deadline for roll out of 100% electronic toll collection through FASTag across the entire NH network to December 15. This has been done to provide some more time to citizens to buy and put FASTag on their vehicles, the ministry said.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/government-extends-mandatory-roll-out-date-for-fastags-to-dec-15/articleshow/72300464.cms

London Bridge attack suspect shot dead by police

Scotland Yard's head of counter terrorism policing, assistant commissioner Neil Basu, said in a statement at New Scotland Yard headquarters in London that a "number" of people had been injured. "At approximately 2pm today, police were called to a stabbing at a premises near London Bridge. Emergency services attended including officers from the city of London Police and Metropolitan Police.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/uk/london-bridge-attack-declared-terrorist-incident-suspect-with-hoax-bomb-vest-shot-dead-by-police/articleshow/72299191.cms

Floor test on Saturday for Uddhav-led Maha govt

The Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government of the Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress alliance will face a floor test in the Assembly on Saturday. The floor test will be held in the afternoon, a Vidhan Bhawan official told PTI. Governor B K Koshyari has asked Thackeray to prove majority by December 3.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/uddhav-thackeray-led-govt-to-face-floor-test-on-saturday/articleshow/72297164.cms

Live: Police treating London Bridge stabbing as 'terror related'

Police have cordoned off the London Bridge area after an incident of stabbing, in which several people are reportedly injured. Stay here for live updates.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/live-updates-gun-shots-on-london-bridge/liveblog/72297208.cms

Ex-PM says 4.5% GDP worrying; govt counters

India's GDP growth hit an over six-year low of 4.5 per cent in July-September 2019, triggering a war of words between the government and the opposition. This GDP growth data is the lowest since January-March of 2012-13 when it was registered at 4.3 per cent. However, the govt said there would be positive changes in the economy from the third quarter.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/gdp-at-4-5-worrying-says-manmohan-singh-fundamentals-strong-counters-govt/articleshow/72296474.cms

Telangana vet rape-murder: 4 arrested, cops say

Cyberabad Police on Friday confirmed that the 27-year-old veterinary doctor was gang-raped and murdered.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/cops-confirm-telangana-veterinary-doctor-was-gang-raped-and-murdered-say-four-arrested/articleshow/72296759.cms

Mushtaq Ali: Mithun picks five wickets in six balls

Despite being in the news for the wrong reasons, 30-year-old, India pacer Abhimanyu Mithun came up with a fine performance in Karnataka-Haryana Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 semis clash. He took 5 for 39 which included a hat-trick -- that helped Karnataka register a resounding eight-wicket win over their opponents at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium on Friday.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/syed-mushtaq-ali-trophy-abhimanyu-mithun-picks-five-wickets-in-six-balls/articleshow/72295627.cms

Q2 GDP growth dips further to 4.5%, lowest in over 6 years

India's gross domestic product growth (GDP) for the second quarter slumped to 4.5% from 5% in the previous June quarter, as per govt data. The GDP figure is a culmination of several months of downbeat figures, from weak consumer demand and private investment to shrinking factory output and an export slump. GDP growth stood at 7% for the same quarter last year.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/q2-gdp-growth-dips-further-to-4-5-from-six-year-low-of-5-in-june-quarter/articleshow/72294355.cms

Pragya moves breach of privilege against Rahul

BJP MP Pragya Thakur who was earlier forced to tender an unconditional apology in Lok Sabha for praising Nathuram Godse in the House accused Rahul Gandhi of breaching her privilege as a parliamentarian by calling her a "terrorist" even though there is no court conviction. She sought action from the Speaker against Rahul who called her a terrorist in a tweet.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/terrorist-remark-pragya-thakur-moves-breach-of-privilege-notice-against-rahul-gandhi/articleshow/72295951.cms

Live: State of economy worrying, Manmohan says

As per the latest data released by the government, GDP growth for July-September quarter fell to 4.5 per cent from 5 per cent in Q1. In first quarter, India's economy has slowed down to its lowest level in more than six years. Stay here for all real-time updates and breaking news on India's second quarter gross domestic product (GDP) numbers.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/growth-rate-of-india-gdp-q2-growth-rate-news-live-updates/liveblog/72292751.cms

Davis Cup: Ramkumar, Sumit trample Pakistan

A ruthless India raced to a 2-0 lead in their Davis Cup tie for the loss of just two games as Ramkumar Ramanathan and Sumit Nagal toyed with their teen rivals from Pak. In a mismatch of epic proportion, Ramkumar double-bageled 17-year-old Muhammad Shoaib in just 42 mins and Sumit Nagal then earned his first-ever Davis Cup win, beating Huzaifa Abdul Rehman.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/tennis/top-stories/davis-cup-ramkumar-sumit-trample-pakistan-on-day-1-india-lead-2-0/articleshow/72293443.cms

Thackerays & Pawars: 2 families have melded political with personal

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/thackeray-pawar-ties-across-generations-families-have-melded-political-with-personal/articleshow/72285478.cms

Vet rape-murder: Burn alive accused, says mother

A day after 27-year-old veterinary doctor was allegedly raped and murdered and her body was set ablaze, the victim’s mother on Friday demanded that the accused be burnt alive in full public view. The family members believe that had the Cyberabad police acted promptly the incident could have been avoided.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/telangana-veterinary-doctor-rape-murder-burn-alive-accused-in-full-public-glare-demands-mother/articleshow/72290495.cms

Godse remarks: Pragya Thakur tenders apology

"My statements made in Parliament are being distorted. I respect Mahatma Gandhi's contribution to the nation," Pragya Thakur said following a controversy over her comment on Nathuram Godse in Parliament. The BJP MP also tendered an apology for her comment. "If I have hurt anyone with my comments, I regret and tender my apology," she added.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/my-statement-was-distorted-i-respect-gandhis-contribution-to-the-nation-pragya-thakur/articleshow/72289691.cms

'Want to take ties with India to very high level'

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/ive-very-high-expectations-from-india-sri-lankan-president-gotabaya-rajapaksa/articleshow/72288904.cms

Ayodhya: 'Can illegally placed idol be called deity?'

How can an “illegally placed” idol, forced on another person’s property, be a deity?

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/can-illegally-placed-idol-be-called-deity-muslim-litigants-to-ask-in-review/articleshow/72285974.cms

Hyderabad vet with flat tyre looks for help at night, ‘raped’ & killed

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/govt-vet-with-flat-tyre-looks-for-help-at-night-raped-killed/articleshow/72285237.cms

Pharma cos offer even women to bribe docs: Study

Medical representatives have revealed widespread use of bribes, including foreign trips, microwave ovens, expensive smartphones, jewellery and even women, by pharmaceutical companies even as the government drags its feet on a 2016 proposal to bring in a Uniform Code of Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP) "with teeth" in the form of penal provisions.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/pharma-companies-offer-even-women-to-bribe-doctors-study/articleshow/72285147.cms

'PM must co-operate with 'younger brother' Uddhav'

The Shiv Sena on Friday said PM Modi and Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray share brotherly ties and that it is the responsibility of the former to co-operate with his "younger brother" who has taken charge of the state. The Shiv Sena maintained the prime minister does not belong to any single party, but the entire country.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/modi-must-co-operate-with-younger-brother-uddhav-shiv-sena/articleshow/72287831.cms

Former India pacer to be quizzed over KPL fixing

Former India pacer Abhimanyu Mithun has been summoned for questioning in the Karnataka Premier League’s betting and spot fixing scandal. Mithun will become the first international to be questioned by Central Crime Branch sleuths probing the scandal.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/former-india-pacer-abhimanyu-mithun-to-be-quizzed-over-kpl-fixing/articleshow/72286874.cms

Top10: Time for new low for India’s economy?

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Maharashtra: 1st Thackeray to be CM, of 'secular' government

Fifty-three years after the Shiv Sena was founded, a Thackeray was sworn in as Maharashtra's CM on Thursday. Uddhav assumed the top post at a grand ceremony at Shivaji Park, a location redolent with symbolism for Sena. It was here that the party held its first rally and where its first CM was sworn in over two decades ago; Bal Thackeray was also cremated on this very ground.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/1st-thackeray-to-be-chief-minister-of-secular-government/articleshow/72285265.cms

ED gives details of PC's bank a/cs, assets abroad

With former finance minister P Chidambaram daring the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to produce even one piece of evidence linking him to the INX Media case, the agency on Thursday filed a probe report with details of 12 bank accounts and purchase of an equal number of properties in 16 countries, allegedly from proceeds of crime.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/after-p-chidambarams-proof-dare-ed-provides-details-of-12-bank-accounts-assets-abroad/articleshow/72285174.cms

Ajit will be given job of dy CM after floor test

Speculation about whether Ajit Pawar would raise a banner of revolt again was set to rest when it was made clear on Thursday that he would be made deputy CM after the floor test. "It's a fact that originally it was proposed to induct Ajit as deputy CM. Later it was felt that he should be inducted during the cabinet expansion," an NCP politician said.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/ajit-pawar-will-be-given-job-of-deputy-cm-after-floor-test/articleshow/72285525.cms

Government plans WhatsApp security systems audit

The government wants to conduct an audit and inspection of security systems and processes of Facebook-owned instant messenger WhatsApp over the Pegasus spyware controversy. This is the second major action against the American social media giant after the CBI inquiry that was ordered over the data leaks in the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica controversy.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/government-plans-whatsapp-security-systems-audit/articleshow/72285546.cms

'500 Indians alerted about 'govt-backed' phishing'

Google had warned at least 500 Indians about "government-backed" phishing attacks against them between July and September this year, the technology giant said in a blog. No names were given. Google said in the blogpost that over 12,000 warnings were sent out to users across 149 countries. The post did not specify whether the users were being targeted by their own governments or others.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/500-indians-alerted-about-government-backed-phishing-google/articleshow/72285551.cms

Godse remarks: Pragya dropped from House panel

The BJP leadership punished MP Pragya Thakur by removing her from the parliamentary panel on defence and told her not to attend meetings of the parliamentary party during the rest of the winter session even as her remarks on Mahatma Gandhi's assassin Nathuram Godse led to protests in the Lok Sabha on Thursday.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/pragya-dropped-from-house-panel-for-remarks-on-godse/articleshow/72284873.cms

Thackeray Sarkar: Uddhav sworn in as Maha CM, 6 ministers take oath

Leading an unlikely alliance with the Congress and NCP, Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray took oath as Maharashtra chief minister on Thursday. Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari administered the oath to the saffron-clad Thackeray and six ministers at the sprawling Shivaji Park, venue of the Sena's Dussehra rallies. Leaders from Congress and NCP attended the ceremony.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/thackeray-sarkar-uddhav-sworn-in-as-maharashtra-cm-6-ministers-take-oath/articleshow/72282182.cms

Will give concrete aid for farmers: Uddhav

"We can paint a better picture if we know the reality. We have sought inputs. Farmers have not got anything, but only assurances. We want to provide concrete help to farmers," said Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray after chairing the first meeting of the new cabinet. He said his cabinet's first decision is to approve Rs 20 crore fund for conserving Raigad Fort.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/will-give-concrete-aid-for-farmers-maharashtra-chief-minister-uddhav-thackeray-after-cabinet-meet/articleshow/72283600.cms

Confident Uddhav will work for Maharashtra: PM

PM Modi congratulated Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on taking oath as Maharashtra CM. "Congratulations to Uddhav Thackeray Ji on taking oath as the CM of Maharashtra. I am confident he will work diligently for the bright future of Maharashtra," he tweeted. Thackeray, 59, became the third Sena leader after Manohar Joshi and Narayan Rane to occupy the top post.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/pm-modi-congratulates-uddhav-thackeray/articleshow/72281081.cms

MVA's CMP: Food at Rs 10; 'One Rupee Clinic'

The Common Minimum Programme (CMP) of Maha Vikas Aghadi, an alliance of Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress, promised to provide food for the common people in Maharashtra for Rs 10 and announced launching 'One Rupee Clinic' at the 'taluka' level. The CMP states that the process of filling all the vacant posts in the state government shall be initiated immediately.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/cmp-of-maha-vikas-aghadi-food-at-rs-10-one-rupee-clinic-to-be-launched-at-taluka-level/articleshow/72280620.cms

Sena-NCP-Cong CMP out, to waive farmers' loans

The Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress alliance on Thursday said the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government in the state would loan farmers loans and ensure 80 per cent quota in jobs to local/domicile youth. The programme consists of a complete loan waiver to farmers in the state as well as one rupee clinic across the state, which will provide basic screening of people.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/mva-govt-to-waive-farmers-loans-ensure-80-jobs-to-locals/articleshow/72277874.cms

Bengal bypoll results: TMC wins all 3 seats

TMC won all the three seats in the byelections to three assembly seats in West Bengal on Thursday. Trinamool supremo and Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said, "Politics of arrogance by BJP was rejected by the people... This is the first time we are winning the seats in Kharagpur and Kaliaganj. Everyone voted for us --minorities, Adivasis and Rajbanshis.."

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/west-bengal-byelection-results-trinamool-congress-wins-all-three-seats/articleshow/72277139.cms

From Mar 2018, how BJP's state count has shrunk

With Maharashtra lost, BJP has witnessed a steep fall. In March 2018, when the party was at its peak, BJP and its allies controlled 76% of the country’s area and over 69% of population. Since then, BJP has lost elections in big states like Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. After Maharashtra failure, it now controls 37.4% of India’s area and 45.6% of its population.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/in-a-year-and-a-half-this-is-how-bjps-state-count-has-shrunk/articleshow/72269387.cms

Maharashtra drama could impact BJP’s prospects in Karnataka

The BJP’s misadventure in Maharashtra could impact the party’s bypoll prospects in Karnataka. Party leaders say it could have a negative impact on voter sentiment in constituencies where voters share a close connect with Maharashtra. “The drama in Maharashtra has proved the BJP is no different from any other party. It will go to any extent to secure power," said a BJP leader.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/maharashtra-drama-could-impact-saffron-partys-prospects-in-karnataka/articleshow/72269956.cms

Maharashtra political drama: The story so far

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/maharashtra-political-drama-the-story-so-far/articleshow/72273911.cms

Supriya Sule takes centre stage, but not competing with Ajit Pawar

Supriya Sule has been occupying centrestage in the NCP with her father, Sharad Pawar, over the past few days after Ajit's short-lived rebellion last Saturday. She was all along with the senior Pawar during the hectic closed-door meetings with the Congress and Sena leaders at a Mumbai hotel.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/supriya-sule-seals-party-position/articleshow/72268520.cms

BJP drops Pragya from defence panel

The BJP has condemned the remarks made by its LS MP Pragya Thakur in Parliament on Wednesday referring to Nathuram Godse and said it does not support such statements. BJP working president JP Nadda also recommended Thakur's removal from the consultative committee on defence. "We have decided that Thakur will not attend meetings of BJP parliamentary party during the session," he said.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/godse-remarks-pragya-thakur-dropped-from-defence-panel-stopped-from-attending-meetings-of-bjp-parliamentary-party/articleshow/72271531.cms

BJP getting paid back for its arrogance: Mamata

Dedicating the party's victory in the Kaliaganj assembly seat by-poll to the people of West Bengal, chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said the BJP is getting paid back for its "arrogance" and for "insulting" the people of the state.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bjp-getting-paid-back-for-its-arrogance-mamata-on-bengal-bypoll-win/articleshow/72273512.cms

Live: BJP slams Pragya's remark, removes her from defence panel

The Winter session of Parliament is in progress and two Houses are debating various issues. Stay tuned for all live updates

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/parliament-session-live-updates/liveblog/72269506.cms

Live: Uddhav to take oath; suspense over Ajit

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray will take oath as the chief minister of Maharashtra, capping off a month-long political drama in the state following the assembly elections. The swearing-in ceremony will take place at 6:40pm today at Shivaji Park in central Mumbai. Stay with TOI for all live updates:

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/maharashtra-government-formation-news-live-uddhav-thackeray-swearing-in-as-cm/liveblog/72270170.cms

'BJP made shameless bid to subvert democracy'

Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi on Thursday hit out at the BJP for making "shameless attempts to subvert democracy in Maharashtra." Addressing the general body meeting of the Congress Parliamentary Party, Sonia slammed the Maharashtra governor for behaving in "an unprecedented and most reprehensible manner."

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bjp-made-shameless-attempts-to-subvert-democracy-in-maharashtra-sonia-gandhi/articleshow/72271294.cms

More Indian students held at US fake university

The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has so far arrested more than 250 students, who were lured to enroll in the now-closed University of Farmington in the Detroit metropolitan area by the Department of Homeland Security. The ICE had in March arrested 161 students from the fake university established by it. When it was closed in March, there were 600 students, mostly Indians, enrolled in it.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/us-canada-news/90-more-students-mostly-from-india-held-from-fake-us-university/articleshow/72269732.cms

Can't play second fiddle to spinners now: Umesh

In a pace attack which features a lethal trio in Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma and Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yadav has managed to stay in the scheme of things and has now been making every opportunity count. The recent Test season at home is a testimony to his perseverance and evolution as a fast bowler.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/we-decided-we-would-not-play-second-fiddle-to-spinners-anymore-umesh-yadav/articleshow/72269356.cms

Shivaji Park dresses up for Uddhav Thackeray

Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray, chosen unanimously as leader of the three-party Maha Vikas Aghadi of Shiv Sena, Congress and NCP, will be sworn in as chief minister at Shivaji Park at 6.40pm on Thursday. Ajit Pawar and Jayant Patil are frontrunners for the deputy CM's post, though a final call will be taken by NCP president Sharad Pawar.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/shivaji-park-dresses-up-for-uddhav-thackeray-will-ajit-pawar-get-big-role/articleshow/72268027.cms

Gandhis' security not compromised: Amit Shah

Amit Shah said the Gandhis had violated SPG guidelines repeatedly, often travelling abroad without cover, and wondered what could be the reason. He said a member of the Gandhi family was in the habit of driving expensive motorbikes in Delhi, leaving his cover to keep pace. Shah also said the security of Sonia Gandhi, Rahul and Priyanka has only changed to 'Z plus' cover.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/gandhis-security-not-compromised-amit-shah/articleshow/72267938.cms

'AI will have to be closed if privatisation bid fails'

Loss-making national carrier Air India will have to cease operations if it is not privatised, minister for civil aviation Hardeep Singh Puri informed Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. He said that a group of officials, under the chairmanship of home minister Amit Shah, is finalising the process of inviting bids from the private sector for the national carrier.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/air-india-will-have-to-be-closed-if-privatisation-bid-fails-hardeep-singh-puri/articleshow/72268534.cms

It wasn't revolt: Ajit on backing BJP govt

NCP leader Ajit Pawar, who shocked his party and family after joining hands with the BJP on Saturday and became deputy chief minister in the Devendra Fadnavis-led government, on Wednesday said what he did could not be termed as a revolt. "It was not a revolt. I was the leader of NCP. Did NCP remove me? Did you read (about my removal from NCP) somewhere?" Ajit Pawar told reporters.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/it-was-not-revolt-ajit-pawar-on-backing-short-lived-bjp-govt/articleshow/72263858.cms

Don't ask about my future till January: MS Dhoni

"Don't ask me till January", said Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Wednesday as he sought to steer clear of queries on his ongoing break from cricket, which has fuelled intense speculation about his future in the game. Dhoni has been on a sabbatical since India's semifinal exit from 2019 ODI World Cup. He has missed West Indies tour and South Africa and Bangladesh series.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/dhoni-preempts-questions-on-sabbatical-says-dont-ask-till-january/articleshow/72262893.cms

Growth may be down but recession unlikely: FM

Replying to a discussion on the economic situation in the country in Rajya Sabha, she reeled out numbers comparison between five years under Congress-led UPA-II regime from 2009 to 2014 and BJP's first term from 2014 to 2019 to say inflation was lower and growth higher under the Modi government.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/nirmala-sitharaman-says-no-recession-in-indian-economy/articleshow/72261441.cms

Rahul violated SPG norms 1,892 times: Shah

Amit Shah informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi violated norms of SPG 1,892 times since 2015. Replying on the SPG Amendment Bill 2019, Shah said that during the past five years, Rahul Gandhi did not inform SPG in 247 tours he conducted out of Delhi.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/rahul-gandhi-violated-spg-norms-1892-times-amit-shah/articleshow/72262542.cms

'Give us 5-acre plot if Sunni board rejects it'

The Uttar Pradesh Shia Central Waqf Board on Wednesday said it would ask the government to give it the five-acre plot that the Supreme Court ordered should be allotted for building a mosque, if the Shia board rejects the offer. But the board could use the land for setting up a hospital and not a mosque, its chairman Waseem Rizvi said.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/give-us-5-acre-plot-if-sunni-board-doesnt-want-it-shia-waqf-board/articleshow/72262568.cms

How EPS and OPS have emerged as master survivors in TN politics

Despite being a surprise choice for the CM’s post in Tamil Nadu, Edappadi K Palaniswami managed to steer a vastly unpopular govt. EPS understood the uncertainty of his political future after the next general elections and preferred O Panneerselvam and his 10 MLAs to the Mannargudi clan. While OPS became party chief, EPS positioned himself right under OPS’s skin.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/eps-ops-master-survivors-in-their-own-right/articleshow/72249045.cms

Security of Gandhis changed, not withdrawn: Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said security of Sonia Gandhi and her children Rahul and Priyanka has not been withdrawn but changed to 'Z-plus' with ambulance. Replying to the debate on the SPG (Amendment) Bill, he asserted that the BJP does carry out any action with a vindictive approach and it was the Congress which took many such decisions in the past.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/security-of-gandhi-family-not-withdrawn-but-only-changed-amit-shah/articleshow/72260931.cms

Live: Ajit Pawar attends meeting of NCP MLAs

As the newly-elected MLAs of Maharashtra take oath, the Maha Vikas Aghadi of NCP, Congress and Shiv Sena are holding hectic deliberations to give shape to the new government to be formed under Uddhav Thackeray. Stay with us for live updates

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/ajit-pawar-attends-meeting-of-ncp-leaders-in-mumbai/liveblog/72233602.cms

Ayodhya verdict: AIMPLB to file review plea

The AIMPLB said on Wednesday that it will file a review petition against the SC's verdict on Ayodhya title suit before Dec 9. "Exercising our constitutional right, we will file a review petition in the Babri Masjid case in the first week of December," it said. The Board also said that Sunni Waqf Board's decision to not pursue the case will not affect them legally.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/aimplb-to-file-review-petition-against-sc-verdict-on-ayodhya-case/articleshow/72257289.cms

Throne within reach, Uddhav lets his love for Sharad Pawar flow

Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday expressed gratitude before a meeting of Mahavikas Aghadi leaders, including Sharad Pawar for being given the chance to be the next head of Maharashtra government. "BJP betrayed us. Now, parties which were against us for more than 3 decades have shown confidence in us. They have unanimously expressed confidence in my leadership,” he added.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/throne-within-reach-uddhav-thackeray-lets-his-love-for-sharad-pawar-flow/articleshow/72250875.cms

Live: 'Committed to making a new Maharashtra'

As the newly-elected MLAs of Maharashtra take oath, the Maha Vikas Aghadi of NCP, Congress and Shiv Sena are holding hectic deliberations to give shape to the new government to be formed under Uddhav Thackeray. Stay with us for live updates

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/committed-to-taking-maharashtra-forward-says-aaditya-thackeray-after-taking-oath/liveblog/72233602.cms

Dhawan out, Samson comes in for WI T20I series

Opener Shikhar Dhawan was on Wednesday ruled out of the T20 International series against the West Indies due to a knee injury, making way for Sanju Samson, who was dropped without getting a chance in the series against Bangladesh. Dhawan suffered a deep cut on his left knee during a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy game against Maharashtra in Surat, the BCCI said.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/west-indies-in-india/injured-shikhar-dhawan-out-sanju-samson-comes-in-for-t20i-series-against-west-indies/articleshow/72254520.cms

Will say right thing at right time: Fadnavis on Ajit

"I will say the right thing at the right time", said caretaker chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday while replying to a question whether it was a loss for him to go with NCP leader Ajit Pawar and form a government in Maharashtra. Fadnavis resigned as Maharashtra chief minister on Tuesday afternoon merely three days after he took oath last week.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/will-say-right-thing-at-right-time-fadnavis-on-ajit-pawar/articleshow/72254526.cms

Master of twists and turns, Sharad Pawar shows who's the boss

What the senior Pawar achieved by overseeing the downfall of the three-day-old government in the state is not limited to establishing that he is the undisputed boss of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and that he has the ability to take on the Chanakyas of the saffron parties.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/maharashtra-master-of-twists-and-turns-sharad-pawar-shows-whos-boss/articleshow/72250459.cms

Cartosat-3 successfully placed in orbit

With the successful launch of Cartosat-3 onboard PSLV-C47 on Wednesday morning, Isro has added one more to its constellation of remote sensing satellites that can map the earth with better accuracy. Isro has so far launched 8 Cartosat satellites since 2005. Along with Cartosat, PSLV, in its 49th flight, also placed 13 nanosatellites from the US in their orbits.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/pslv-c47/cartosat-3-mission-isro-successfully-places-remote-sensing-satellite-13-us-nanosatellites-in-orbits/articleshow/72252052.cms

BJP misjudged Ajit’s ability to sway NCP MLAs

BJP's misjudgment of Ajit Pawar's promise to deliver the numbers has earned the party criticism. The party may have underestimated NCP patriarch Sharad Pawar. Questions will be asked about whether BJP was right in trusting Ajit's claim that he had the numbers. Though Fadnavis said the plan was that of the state unit, the party brass is very much in the line of fire.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/push-for-power-despite-dicey-numbers-leaves-bjp-red-faced/articleshow/72249926.cms

Live: Uddhav Thackeray meets Maharashtra governor

Pro-tem Speaker Kalidas Kolambkar administers oath to Maharashtra MLAs at Vidhan Bhavan. Stay here for all live updates

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/former-cm-devendra-fadnavis-takes-oath-as-an-mla/liveblog/72233602.cms

Live: Isro to launch Cartosat-3 satellite shortly

Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) is set to launch earth imaging and mapping satellite CARTOSAT-3 along with 13 other nano-satellites at 9.28am. Stay with TOI for the latest updates

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/live-updates-isro-to-launch-cartosat-3-13-commercial-nano-satellites/liveblog/72250693.cms

Supriya welcomes Ajit Pawar with a warm hug

NCP leader Supriya Sule on Wednesday personally welcomed newly-elected MLAs at Vidhan Bhawan upon their arrival for the oath-taking ceremony in Maharashtra assembly. Sule, daughter of NCP chief Sharad Pawar and an MP, also greeted her cousin and former deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar with a warm hug when he arrived for the oath-taking ceremony.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/ncps-supriya-sule-welcomes-ajit-pawar-with-a-warm-hug/articleshow/72251627.cms

No retirement plans, MS Dhoni to play 2021 IPL

Indian coach Ravi Shastri made it clear on Tuesday that MS Dhoni's international career is far from over. The good news for the Chennai Super Kings loyalists is that the 2020 IPL won't be Dhoni's last. According to well-placed sources, the former India captain has told his franchise owners that he will play the 2021 edition of the IPL as well.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/no-immediate-retirement-plans-ms-dhoni-to-play-2021-ipl/articleshow/72250918.cms

PIO girl sexually assaulted, murdered in US

A 19-year-old student with family roots in Hyderabad was sexually assaulted and strangulated to death on Saturday inside a garage at the University of Illinois, Chicago where she was studying. Police arrested the 26-year-old assailant, Donald Thurman on Sunday from a metro station in Chicago and charged him with first degree murder and aggravated sexual assault.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/teen-with-roots-in-hyderabad-sexually-assaulted-killed-in-us/articleshow/72248728.cms

Maha guv's call to invite BJP still under SC lens

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/maharashtra-governors-decision-to-invite-bjp-still-under-supreme-court-lens/articleshow/72249536.cms

Sunni Waqf board won't seek Ayodhya review

UP Sunni Central Waqf Board, one of the main Muslim litigants in the Ayodhya case, passed a resolution on Tuesday with a 6-1 majority against filing a petition to seek review of the Supreme Court's verdict in the case. With this, the view of board chairperson Zufar Faruqi, who has been maintaining from the day of the verdict that review petition should not be filed, has prevailed.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/sunni-waqf-board-wont-seek-ayodhya-review/articleshow/72249677.cms

Morning call, family pressure, pushback turned tide

A morning meeting between uncle and nephew at a Mumbai hotel on Tuesday put the Sena-NCP-Congress combine back on course to form the government in Maharashtra. Hours later, the nephew, Ajit Pawar, submitted his resignation to BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, who stepped down as CM. By evening, the Maha Vikas Aghadi officially named Sena president Uddhav Thackeray for the top job.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/morning-call-family-and-peer-pressure-pushback-turned-tide/articleshow/72249586.cms

Strike balance between nat'l security, rights: SC

The SC said a balance has to be maintained between people's right to liberty and freedom of speech in Jammu and Kashmir and national security while putting restrictions in the aftermath of scrapping of special status of the erstwhile state. "We have to strike a balance," a three-judge bench said after hearing arguments of J&K administration and the petitioners opposing restrictions.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/strike-balance-between-national-security-rights-supreme-court-on-jk/articleshow/72249801.cms

Government retires 21 more 'corrupt' tax officers

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) compulsorily retired 21 Group B officers of the rank of Income Tax officer under Fundamental Rule 56 (J) in the public interest due to corruption and other charges and CBI traps, finance ministry sources said. Since June, this is the fifth round of such sackings in which 64 tax officers have been compulsorily retired.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/government-retires-21-more-corrupt-tax-officers/articleshow/72240945.cms

Sharad outwits BJP, becomes man of match

With the NCP hit by multiple desertions ahead of the Maharashtra polls, Sharad Pawar assumed charge of the campaign and traversed the state. His efforts paid off, with the party winning 54 seats, 13 more than its 2014 tally. Pawar was also instrumental in stitching the unlikely alliance with rival Shiv Sena to form a govt in the state to keep the BJP away from power.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/chanakya-sharad-pawar-outwits-bjp-becomes-maharashtra-man-of-match/articleshow/72245566.cms

Never dreamed of leading Maharashtra: Uddhav

"I want to thank Sonia ji also. Parties with different ideologies have come together ... those who were friends for 30 years, did not trust us. But those against whom we fought for 30 years have trusted me," Thackeray said. The Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress alliance today announced Uddhav Thackeray as their nominee for the Maharashtra chief minister's post.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/never-dreamed-of-leading-maharashtra-uddhav-thanks-sonia-others/articleshow/72246271.cms

Ajit yielded to persuasion by clan, NCP leaders?

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/ajit-pawar-yielded-to-persuasion-by-his-clan-and-ncp-leaders/articleshow/72243686.cms

The hotel where Fadnavis govt fall was scripted

According to sources, MP Supriya Sule, NCP legislature party leader Jayant Patil and Praful Patel were also present at the Tuesday morning meeting between senior and junior Pawar. All the top NCP leaders are believed to have persuaded Ajit that if he comes back to the NCP fold, his prestige will be restored.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/elections/assembly-elections/maharashtra/hotel-trident-where-fadnavis-govts-fall-was-scripted/articleshow/72242274.cms

Uddhav to be 1st Thackeray to be Maha CM

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray will be the first member of the Thackeray family to become Maharashtra CM. Uddhav is set to lead the Shiv Sena-Nationalist Congress Party-Congress alliance govt, called Maha Vikas Aghadi, in Maharashtra. This is also the first time that the Shiv Sena is joining hands with the Congress and the NCP.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/uddhav-to-be-first-thackeray-member-to-be-maharashtra-chief-minister/articleshow/72243146.cms

Fadnavis quits as CM, says don't have numbers

Three days after he was sworn in, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday announced his resignation, saying the BJP no longer has majority after his deputy, NCP's Ajit Pawar, quit citing "personal reasons".

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/devendra-fadnavis-quits-as-maharashtra-chief-minister/articleshow/72241209.cms

Cong-Sena-NCP to elect Uddhav as leader

"Uddhav Thackeray will be elected the leader of the three parties to stake claim for government formation at the evening meeting scheduled to be held in a city hotel. The three parties - Sena, NCP and Congress - will then submit a joint statement to the governor to stake claim for govt formation," Shiv Sena said.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/uddhav-thackeray-set-to-be-elected-leader-of-sena-ncp-cong-combine/articleshow/72241883.cms

Ajit Pawar resigns, cites personal reasons

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said Ajit Pawar told him that he was quitting due to personal reasons. Asked if he thought Ajit Pawar extending support to the BJP was a strategy of NCP chief Sharad Pawar, Fadnavis said, "Sharad Pawar will be able to comment on this issue". "Ajit dada has resigned and he is with us. Uddhav Thackeray will be the CM of Maharashtra for five years," Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/ajit-pawar-has-resigned-as-maharashtra-deputy-cm-sanjay-raut/articleshow/72240312.cms

Live: Ajit Pawar has quit and he is with us, Sanjay Raut says

The Supreme Court today ordered for a floor test to be conducted in the Maharashtra Assembly on November 27. The verdict comes days after BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis took oath as the state's chief minister nixing Shiv Sena-Congress-NCP's bid to form the government. Stay here for all live updates

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/maharashtra-floor-test-live-updates-ajit-pawar-has-resigned-and-he-is-with-us-says-sanjay-raut/liveblog/72233602.cms

Don't speculate on Dhoni, wait till IPL: Shastri

After India won the Test series against Bangladesh with a victory in the day-night Test at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Inddia's coach Shastri threw light on what made him believe that this team could be world beaters, the future of MS Dhoni, how a talent like Rishabh Pant need to be backed and most importantly the joy of seeing a former cricketer, Sourav Ganguly, take over as the BCCI President.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/dont-speculate-on-ms-dhoni-wait-till-the-ipl-ravi-shastri/articleshow/72238920.cms

SC verdict on Maha floor test: Who said what

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/sc-verdict-on-maharashtra-floor-test-who-said-what/articleshow/72236727.cms

India has strengthened democracy in 70 yrs: PM

PM Modi on Tuesday said India has strengthened and empowered its democracy in the last 70 years. Addressing members of both Houses of Parliament in the Central Hall of Parliament House, he also said that while November 26 is a happy occasion as India celebrates Constitution Day, it also reminds of the Mumbai terror attacks that took place on this day in 2008.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/india-has-empowered-strengthened-democracy-in-last-70-yrs-pm-modi/articleshow/72236447.cms

Sensex hits 41,000-mark for first time ever

Equity indices claimed new heights on Tuesday with the benchmark BSE sensex breaching the 41,000-mark for the first time ever. Sensex jumped 218 points or 0.53 per cent to 41,108 in early trade, while the broader NSE Nifty moved 56 points or 0.47 per cent higher to scale lifetime peak of 12,130.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/sensex-hits-41000-mark-for-first-time-ever-nifty-at-lifetime-peak/articleshow/72234706.cms

Live telecast, no secret ballot: Key points of order

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/live-telecast-of-maha-floor-test-highlights-of-sc-order/articleshow/72235567.cms

Live: PM addresses joint Parliament session

India marks the 70th anniversary of the adoption of the Indian Constitution by the Constituent Assembly on 'Samvidhan Divas' today. While PM Modi's address to MPs at the session is underway, opposition parties are boycotting the session. Stay tuned for all live updates

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/constitution-day-parliament-winter-session-live-news-updates/liveblog/72233685.cms

Drama as 4 NCP MLAs ‘rescued’ from Gurgaon

MLAs Daulat Daroda, Narhari Zirwal, Nitin Pawar and Anil Patil had been “missing” since the day Ajit Pawar was sworn in as Maharashtra deputy CM but the MLAs were "rescued" from a Gurgaon five-star hotel on Monday. Following the dramatic “rescue”, the NCP claimed that 51 of its 54 legislators are back with the Sharad Pawar-led party.

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Whip powers with Ajit or Jayant Patil? BJP, NCP in war of words

Amid the debate on whether deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar is the NCP’s whip or not, the legislature secretariat submitted on Monday that state NCP president Jayant Patil, and not Pawar, is the party’s chief whip, though BJP leader and Union minister Raosaheb Danve insisted that it’s Pawar.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/in-house-record-ajit-pawar-isnt-ncp-whip/articleshow/72232577.cms

Live: SC to decide when & how of Maha floor test

The nail-biting political drama in Maharashtra heats up with the NCP-Sena-Congress combine staking claim to form government, claiming that Fadnavis' BJP-led coalition government would fail the floor test. Keep watching this space for live updates

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Maha: 3-party front goes to governor, stakes claim

Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress party submitted a letter to the governor of Maharashtra staking claim to form government. The letter was signed by state NCP president Jayant Patil, his Congress counterpart Balasaheb Thorat and Sena legislature party leader Eknath Shinde.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/3-party-front-goes-to-governor-stakes-claim/articleshow/72232321.cms

ODF status: NSS contradicts sanitation survey

The NSS report contradicted the results of the annual sanitation survey carried out by the government for 2018-19, which had found that 93.1% rural households had access to toilets. The sample size of the sanitation survey was bigger.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/nss-report-at-odds-with-sanitation-survey-on-indias-odf-status/articleshow/72232459.cms

SC to decide when and how of Maha floor test today

The Supreme Court is set to pass its order on Tuesday morning to end the political impasse caused by the governor swearing in Devendra Fadnavis as CM and Ajit Pawar as his deputy. The governor had on Saturday given Fadnavis two weeks’ time to prove his majority on the floor of the assembly.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/supreme-court-to-decide-when-and-how-of-maharashtra-floor-test-today/articleshow/72232478.cms

IGI may get air train for inter-terminal transits

The country’s biggest airport IGI could get an air train, or automated passenger mover (APM). IGIA’s APM will be located at walking distance from the terminals. IGI’s capacity will be 10 crore passengers annually once the bigger T1 and the fourth runway get ready.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/by-2022-igi-may-get-air-train-for-inter-terminal-transits/articleshow/72232488.cms

This is not Goa, says Sharad Pawar as Aghadi parades ‘162 MLAs’

MLAs from the anti-BJP front gathered in a ‘majority’ show of strength at a Mumbai hotel. NCP chief Sharad Pawar was flanked by Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on one side and Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge on the other. Congress leader Ashok Chavan said, “We are more than 162. Our strength is growing".

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/this-is-not-goa-says-sharad-pawar-as-aghadi-parades-162-mlas/articleshow/72232133.cms

Ajit has no legal right to issue whip: Sharad

NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Monday night told a gathering of MLAs that he would personally ensure that none of them loses membership for voting against the BJP during floor test in the Maharashtra legislative assembly. "I have come to the conclusion that Ajit Pawar, who is removed from his position (as the NCP legislature party leader for joining hands with the BJP in forming a government), has no legal right to issue a whip to MLAs," Pawar said.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/will-ensure-no-mla-loses-membership-for-voting-against-bjp-sharad-pawar/articleshow/72228437.cms

Make way for us, Uddhav Thackeray tells BJP

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray asked the BJP to "make way" for the Sena-NCP- Congress alliance to rule Maharashtra and asked the to invite them to form government. The 'Maha Vikas Aghadi' of the Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress decided to "parade" 162 MLAs in the Mumbai five- star hotel on Monday evening in a show of united strength.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/make-way-for-us-uddhav-thackeray-to-bjp-at-shiv-sena-congress-ncp-mlass-show-of-strength/articleshow/72227691.cms

People can't be left to die in gas chamber: SC

While referring to the pollution level in Delhi, the apex court said that living in the national capital is "worse than Narak (hell)" as air quality is deteriorating year after year and now water pollution has also gone up. An anguished court said that stubble burning was still going on in Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh despite its order prohibiting it.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/delhi-ncr-air-pollution-people-cant-be-left-to-die-in-gas-chamber-says-supreme-court/articleshow/72228026.cms

Investors richer by Rs 1.81L cr as stocks zoom

Investor wealth rose Rs 1.81 lakh crore on Monday driven by a strong rally in the broader market where the BSE benchmark surged 530 points to hit a fresh closing high of 40,889.23. The 30-share BSE sensex closed 529.82 points higher or 1.31 per cent at 40,889.23. During the trade, it zoomed 572.3 points to 40,931.71, its record intra-day high.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/investors-become-richer-by-rs-1-81-lakh-crore-as-stocks-zoom/articleshow/72226500.cms

SC rebukes Centre over air pollution in Delhi

Why are people being forced to live in a gas chamber? It is better to kill them in one go, said the Supreme Court on Monday while pulling up the Central government for not taking action over deteriorating air quality in the national capital. "Get explosives in 15 bags at one go. Why should people suffer all this?" SC said.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/get-explosives-better-kill-them-in-one-go-sc-rebukes-govt-over-air-pollution/articleshow/72222811.cms

'9 irrigation scam cases shut, none linked to Ajit'

The Maharashtra Anti-Corruption Bureau said it has closed probe into alleged irregularities in nine irrigation projects in Maharashtra, adding that the cases were not linked to deputy CM 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.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/acb-closes-irrigation-cases-says-not-related-to-ajit-pawar/articleshow/72224197.cms

Changed bio a month ago: Jyotiraditya Scindia

“It is not today that I changed my Twitter profile. I did it a month ago," former Union minister and senior Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia said. He has changed his Twitter profile, deleting all references to posts he had held in the course of his association with Congress, igniting a political controversy.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/jyotiraditya-scindia-shortens-twitter-bio-political-storm-erupts/articleshow/72222598.cms

Live: SC slams Centre, states over pollution issue

Stay here for the latest updates from around the world that you cannot miss

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Thackeray & Pawar parivar: All you need to know

What do Aaditya Thackeray, ​Rohit Pawar and Supriya Sule have in common? They belong to the most influential families that have defined politics in the western state of 11 crore people.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/all-you-need-to-know-about-thackeray-and-pawar-families/articleshow/72217603.cms

Filmfare Awards 2020 to be hosted in Guwahati

The prestigious black lady is all set to enthrall Bollywood stars yet again as the 65th Filmfare Awards were announced today. For the first time ever the prestigious award function will be hosted outside Mumbai. Assam government has signed an MoU with the Times Group to host the extravagant Bollywood event in Guwahati next year.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/assam-government-joins-hands-with-times-of-india-group-to-host-the-65th-filmfare-awards-in-guwahati/articleshow/72221055.cms

Maharashtra issue: SC to pass order on Tuesday

The Supreme Court on Monday said it will pass its order at 10.30am on Tuesday on the Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress combine's plea against the Maharashtra governor's decision to swear in Devendra Fadnavis as chief minister. A bench comprising justices N V Ramana, Ashok Bhushan and Sanjiv Khanna is likely to pass an order on holding of a floor test.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/supreme-court-to-pronounce-order-tomorrow-on-maharashtra-govt-formation/articleshow/72217668.cms

Security men manhandled women MPs: Cong

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Monday alleged that women parliamentarians were "manhandled" in Lok Sabha when they were protesting in the Well of the House over the Maharashtra government formation. Congress members jostled with marshals in Lok Sabha when they stormed the Well of the House carrying placards, leading to adjournment of Parliament proceedings.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/security-personnel-manhandled-women-parliamentarians-congs-adhir-ranjan-chowdhury/articleshow/72220267.cms

Sena-NCP-Congress stake claim to form govt

In a pre-emptive move to avoid another spell of President's Rule, the Shiv Sena-Nationalist Congress Party-Congress' proposed 'Maha Vikas Aghadi' on Monday staked its claim to form the government in the state, a party office-bearer said.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/sena-ncp-congress-stake-claim-to-form-govt/articleshow/72218549.cms

Sena, NCP, Cong leaders to meet guv today: Raut

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said leaders of his party and the NCP and Congress will meet Maharashtra governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari on Monday to present their side for government formation in the state. Raut alleged that the BJP acted like "dacoits of Chambal" to form government in the state "without having majority".

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/sena-ncp-cong-leaders-to-meet-maharashtra-governor-on-monday-sanjay-raut/articleshow/72217567.cms

Maharashtra: Parties test strength in hotel lobbies

Seeking to clear the air of any uncertainty around his party’s stand on government formation, Sharad Pawar spent Sunday with his MLAs. To appease their legislators, Pawar had a prolonged interaction with NCP legislators at Renaissance Hotel, while Uddhav Thackeray interacted with Sena and Congress legislators put up in The Lalit and J W Marriot hotel, respectively.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/parties-test-their-strength-in-hotel-lobbies/articleshow/72215054.cms

Maharashtra live: SC to resume hearing today

The tussle over government formation in Maharashtra has reached the Supreme Court. The apex court has asked the solicitor general to produce by today, letters from the state governor recommending revocation of President's rule and inviting Devendra Fadnavis to form the government. Stay here for all live updates

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/maharashtra-government-formation-live-updates-supreme-court-to-hear-sena-ncp-congress-plea-at-1030am-today/liveblog/72205001.cms

Market Tests like ODIs and T20Is: Virat Kohli

India skipper Virat Kohli believes that the historic pink-ball Test has shown that if the longest format of the game is marketed properly, then even the conventional day-time Test will generate interest among fans. "Marketing Test cricket like T20Is and ODIs is very crucial," Kohli said at the post match press conference on Sunday.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/bangladesh-in-india/market-tests-like-odis-and-t20is-virat-kohli/articleshow/72216319.cms

One of the toughest days of my life: Supriya Sule

Members of the Pawar family on Sunday made an emotional appeal to Ajit Pawar to put family before power. “Power comes and goes... only relationships matter,” Supriya Sule said, a day after Ajit unexpectedly pledged support to BJP. In a series of social media updates on Sunday, Sule said Saturday was one of the toughest days of her life.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/in-maharashtra-drama-supriya-sule-invokes-pawar-of-love/articleshow/72215341.cms

Aghadi may submit affidavits to prove majority

The Shiv-Sena-NCP-Congress alliance is planning to submit an affidavit signed by 154 MLAs to the Supreme Court. The three parties claimed that they had a majority in the Maharashtra assembly. The alliance’s strategists feel the affidavits will bolster its case for an immediate floor test.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/aghadi-may-submit-affidavits-to-prove-majority/articleshow/72215019.cms

Uncle our leader, but BJP pact to stay: Ajit Pawar

Ajit Pawar replied to congratulatory tweets on being sworn in as the deputy CM of Maharashtra. He also updated his Twitter handle @AjitPawarSpeaks with his latest career perch, deputy chief minister, Maharashtra. He visited chief minister Devendra Fadnavis’s official residence, Varsha late on Sunday night.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/uncle-our-leader-but-bjp-pact-to-stay-ajit-pawar/articleshow/72215047.cms

Don’t be misled, no BJP tieup: Sharad Pawar

Sharad Pawar said that Ajit Pawar's statement on still being part of the NCP was false. He said that Ajit was trying to create confusion. NCP state chief Jayant Patil submitted a letter to Raj Bhavan, saying Ajit has been sacked as the legislature party leader.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/dont-be-misled-no-bjp-tieup-sharad-pawar/articleshow/72215063.cms

Rise in salaried workers, women fare better: NSO

In all, over a fifth of youth in Indian cities who were available in the job market was unable to find employment in the last quarter of 2018-19, the PLFS data says. Data also showed that women salaried workers, saw a 2.1 percentage point increase over a 1.5 percentage for males.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/rise-in-salaried-workers-women-fare-better-nso/articleshow/72215099.cms

Maha: Ajit-Sharad tweet spat, SC intervention & other developments

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/maharashtra-political-drama-top-10-developments-and-reactions/articleshow/72213337.cms

India were also winning in 70s: Gavaskar to Kohli

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar doesn't seem to be too impressed with Virat Kohli crediting Sourav Ganguly for starting the process that has now resulted in India asserting themselves on the cricket field. I know Dada is the BCCI president, so maybe Kohli wanted to say nice things about him. But India were also winning in the 70s and 80s," Gavaskar said.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/bangladesh-in-india/india-were-also-winning-in-70s-and-80s-sunil-gavaskar-to-virat-kohli/articleshow/72211004.cms

Still with NCP, says Ajit; Sharad Pawar rebuts

NCP president Sharad Pawar accused his nephew Ajit Pawar, who has aligned with the BJP, of creating confusion and false perception. " No question of alliance with BJP," he tweeted. He was reacting to Ajit's tweets in which the deputy CM said he was still with NCP and Sharad Pawar was his leader but also added that the "BJP-NCP alliance" would provide a stable govt.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/still-with-ncp-says-ajit-bid-to-create-confusion-responds-sharad-pawar/articleshow/72211078.cms

'Ajit Pawar offering ministerial posts': NCP MLAs

NCP chief Sharad Pawar along with Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray met the legislators of Nationalist Congress Party at a Mumbai hotel on Sunday. The legislators told the two leaders that they were getting calls from Ajit Pawar, offering them ministerial posts. "Do not worry. This relationship will go long. Our alliance will go a long way," Uddhav told the MLAs.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/getting-calls-from-ajit-pawar-offering-ministerial-posts-ncp-mlas-tell-sharad-pawar-uddhav/articleshow/72210844.cms

It started with Dada's team: Kohli on Test success

Emerging triumphant in the mental battles that Test cricket throws began in the era of Sourav Ganguly and the current Indian side has taken it forward with sheer hard work and self belief, skipper Virat Kohli said. India completed a dominating 2-0 series win against Bangladesh after recording an innings and 46 runs victory over the visitors in their maiden Pink Ball Test.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/bangladesh-in-india/it-all-started-with-dadas-team-virat-kohli-on-indias-test-success/articleshow/72208865.cms

Pawar, Uddhav meet NCP MLAs at resort

Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray was joined by senior party leaders and son Aaditya Thackeray, who won the last month's assembly polls from Worli seat, during his discussion with Sharad Pawar. The Sena it is reported is helping the NCP and Congress to keep their flock together. The Sena's trade unions have a robust presence in several of the city's top hotels.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/maharashtra-crisis-sharad-pawar-uddhav-meet-at-resort-hosting-ncp-mlas/articleshow/72208623.cms

Fadnavis attends meeting of Maharashtra BJP MLAs

A meeting of Maharashtra BJP MLAs is being held here on Sunday, a day after the sudden swearing in of party leader Devendra Fadnavis as the chief minister.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/fadnavis-attends-meeting-of-maharashtra-bjp-mlas/articleshow/72208948.cms

Maha crisis: 29 independents & MLAs from smaller parties crucial

The role of 29 MLAs belonging to smaller parties or elected as independents will be crucial as BJP is slated to prove its majority. Fadnavis took oath as CM on Saturday after staking claim to form the government with the support of BJP’s 105 MLAs, NCP’s 54 and 11 independents. Shiv Sena claims it has the support of 7 independents and MLAs of smaller parties.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/29-independents-mlas-from-small-parties-may-hold-key-to-vote/articleshow/72204441.cms

India crush B'desh in D/N Test to sweep series

Paceman Umesh Yadav claimed five wickets as India thrashed Bangladesh in just over two days of their first day-night Test to sweep the series 2-0 on Sunday. Bangladesh were bowled out for 195 in less than an hour of the first session on day three in Kolkata, as India won by an innings and 46 runs to record their 12th-straight Test series triumph on home soil.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/bangladesh-in-india/pink-ball-test-india-crush-bangladesh-by-an-innings-and-46-runs-record-12th-successive-series-win-at-home/articleshow/72207789.cms

Trying to convince Ajit Pawar, says Jayant Patil

Speaking to media outside NCP Chief Shard Pawar's Silver Oak's residence, Patil said, "I have come here to meet Ajit Pawar and convince him that he is part of our NCP family. Let see what happens. Those who try are never defeated. All our MLAs are in touch with us."

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/trying-to-convince-ajit-pawar-says-ncp-leader-jayant-patil/articleshow/72208454.cms

Maha: Produce guv's letters inviting BJP to form govt, SC asks Centre

In the special hearing on a holiday, the SC also issued notices to the Centre, Maharashtra govt on the petition filed by Shiv Sena-NCP-Cong combine against the Maharashtra Governor's decision to swear in Fadnavis as CM. A bench of Justices N V Ramana, Ashok Bhushan and Sanjiv Khanna also issued notice to Fadnavis and Dy chief minister Ajit Pawar.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/maharashtra-crisis-sc-issues-notice-to-centre-state-govt-hearing-to-continue-on-monday/articleshow/72206707.cms

NCP, Sena, Cong shift MLAs to hotels

Amid the high political drama in Maharashtra and threat of 'poaching' of MLAs, the NCP, Congress and Shiv Sena have shifted their legislators to different luxury hotels in Mumbai. While the Congress moved its MLAs to the J W Marriott hotel, the NCP legislators were staying at The Renaissance hotel. Besides, Shiv Sena MLAs are staying at The Lalit hotel.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/ncp-sena-congress-shift-mlas-to-hotels-amid-poaching-threat/articleshow/72207214.cms

D/N Test Live: India close in on 2-0 series sweep

Check live score, ball-by-ball commentary, cricket scorecard of Pink-Ball Test match between India and Bangladesh on Times of India.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/bangladesh-in-india/india-vs-bangladesh-pink-ball-test-live-cricket-score-updates/articleshow/72206188.cms

Rise and fall of Nithyananda

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Maha crisis live: SC to hear Sena-Cong-NCP plea on floor test shortly

In a surprising turn for the Maharashtra government formation, Devendra Fadnavis today took oath as Maharashtra chief minister for the second consecutive term while Ajit Pawar became the deputy chief minister. Stay here for all live updates

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/maharashtra-government-formation-live-updates/liveblog/72205001.cms

Live: PM Modi's Mann ki Baat

PM Modi to share his thoughts in the 59th edition of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' today at 11am. Stay with TOI for all live updates

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/live-updates-pm-modis-mann-ki-baat-with-nation/liveblog/72205414.cms

Maha: Theories why nephew broke with uncle

No one, except for Ajit Pawar himself and those in his innermost circle, can tell for sure why he revolted against his uncle Sharad and joined forces with the BJP at the last minute. In the absence of a definitive reason, political analysts have little option but to fall back on theories. Here are a few:

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/theories-why-nephew-broke-with-uncle/articleshow/72204475.cms

Maha: PM uses powers to revoke Article 356

PM Modi used the special powers conferred on him under rules for transaction of government business to recommend revocation of President’s rule in Maharashtra. This allows the PM to allow a departure from the procedure requiring convening of Cabinet meet to approve cases relating to Article 356.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/no-cabinet-meet-pm-uses-powers-to-revoke-article-356/articleshow/72204459.cms

SC to hear NCP-Sena-Cong plea for floor test

Post-poll partners NCP, Shiv Sena and Congress moved the Supreme Court demanding immediate floor test in Maharashtra. They requested video-recording of House proceedings after appointment of pro-tem Speaker, who should conduct the composite floor test.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/supreme-court-to-hear-ncp-sena-congress-plea-for-floor-test-today/articleshow/72204693.cms

Game changer: Ajit packs Pawar play with late, reverse swinger

Ajit Pawar got himself crowned as deputy chief minister of Maharashtra by attempting to split the NCP founded by his uncle Sharad Pawar. The move came as a shock to many.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/game-changer-ajit-packs-pawar-play-with-late-reverse-swinger/articleshow/72204295.cms

Fadnavis back as CM, Ajit Pawar deputy CM

BJP’s Devendra Fadnavis was, at 8am, sworn in as Maharashtra chief minister for the second time running. NCP leader Ajit Pawar will be the deputy chief minister of the state. Sharad Pawar said the decision to go with BJP was Ajit’s own and not that of his party.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/devendra-fadnavis-back-as-cm-ajit-deputy-cm-sena-ncp-congress-rush-to-sc/articleshow/72204326.cms

Ajit-BJP back-channels opened a few days ago

NCP leader Ajit Pawar was not at ease with the idea of an alliance with the Shiv Sena. He was getting increasingly anxious over his future in NCP. The back-channels had been at work over the past few days and on Friday, Ajit Pawar indicated he might be ready to make his move

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/ajit-bjp-back-channels-opened-a-few-days-ago-operation-began-friday-evening/articleshow/72204418.cms

Did Sharad Pawar know? Can he hold NCP?

When Ajit Pawar took oath as the deputy CM of Maharashtra, one big question was whether his uncle Sharad Pawar was on board. Sharad Pawar however soon made it clear that Ajit's decision was personal. He also denied that Ajit's move had anything to do with the power struggle with Supriya Sule.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/did-sharad-pawar-know-can-he-hold-ncp/articleshow/72204427.cms

Kohli, Ishant put India closer to big win v B'desh

Skipper Virat Kohli embellished the pink-ball Test with a sparkling century and his quick bowlers reduced Bangladesh to 152/6 as the hosts closed on a 2-0 series sweep on day two of the second and final Test on Saturday. Armed with the heavily-lacquered ball, Ishant, who had taken 5-22 in the first innings, wrecked Bangladesh top order to return figures of 4-39.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/bangladesh-in-india/india-vs-bangladesh-d/n-test-virat-kohli-ishant-sharma-put-rampant-india-on-verge-of-series-sweep/articleshow/72201331.cms