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Top headlines: Fadnavis quits, govt may overhaul labour laws, and more

From Devendra Fadnavis's resignation to CBDT retiring 21 more 'corrupt' tax officers, here are top ten headlines

Proof of pudding is in eating: Manmohan's dig at PM hailing Constitution

Former PM Manmohan Singh was talking about the current situation in Maharashtra politics

Ajit Pawar resigns as deputy CM; Udhhav to be CM for 5 years, says Sena

"Ajit dada has resigned and he is with us. Uddhav Thackeray will be the chief Minister of Maharashtra for five years," Raut said

Probe in 9 irrigation cases closed, none linked to Ajit Pawar: ACB

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

Devendra Fadnavis sanctions Rs 5,380 cr for untimely rain-affected farmers

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday sanctioned Rs 5,380 crore from the state contingency fund to give relief to farmers affected by unseasonal rain."CM @Dev_Fadnavis sanctions another Rs5380 crores from Maharashtra Contingency Fund to give relief to unseasonal rain-affected farmers," tweeted Chief Ministers Office (CMO) Maharashtra.Fadnavis also chaired a meeting to discuss the proposed 'Climate Resilience Improvement and flood & drought Management Program' with representatives from the World Bank."All technical modalities got discussed in this meeting and CM @Dev_Fadnavis directed to place this proposal for cabinet approval. @WorldBank will spend Rs3500 crores on this project out of which Rs350 crore is for technical assistance," tweeted CMO."This program includes diversion of floodwater to drought-prone area maintaining the environmental balance. The discussion also took place on #SmartVillage project for 20 lakh farmers in 10,000 villages for better market .

Maharashtra LIVE: Sena-NCP-Cong combine parade 162 MLAs in Mumbai hotel

The Shiv Sena, Nationalist Congress Party, and the Congress--the combine that had expected to govern Maharashtra--are expected to challenge the BJP in Parliament which resumes after the weekend.

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

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

Shah did not promise 50-50 formula; BJP-Sena should form govt: Gadkari

Gadkari said BJP-Shiv Sena should come together to form the government for the sake of welfare of the people

Sena-NCP-Cong stake claim to form Maharashtra govt, submit letter to Guv

The BJP was propped up by NCP's Ajit Pawar who revolted against his party headed by his uncle Sharad Pawar.

Congress to raise Maharashtra govt formation issue in the Parliament

he meeting comes in the backdrop of the Maharashtra political situation, with the Congress likely to raise the issue of Fadnavis' swearing-in along with Ajit Pawar in both houses of Parliament.

NCP leader Ajit Pawar holds late night meet with Devendra Fadnavis

Senior BJP leaders Chandrakant Patil, Vinod Tawade and Girish Mahajan attended the meeting held at the official residence of the chief minister

Ajit Pawar meets Devendra Fadnavis; CMO says they discussed farmers' issues

Senior BJP leaders Chandrakant Patil, Vinod Tawade and Girish Mahajan attended the meeting held at the official residence of the chief minister, the party sources said

Submit Maharashtra Governor letter on govt formation today: SC to Centre

Apex court likely to set date for floor test; also asks for letters Fadnavis gave to form government

How Maharashtra events are 1984 redux, and why NCP needs to reinvent itself

The 1984 political events hold lessons for the BJP in the current Maharashtra stand-off

Maharashtra LIVE: No chance of forming govt with BJP, says Sharad Pawar

Sena-Cong-NCP wants an immediate floor test to avoid "further horse trading". Catch all Maharashtra government formation LIVE updates here

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

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

Maharashtra LIVE: SC to hear Shiv Sena, allies' plea at 11.30 am today

BJP's Devendra Fadnavis sworn in for second term as CM, will have Ajit Pawar of NCP as deputy in early morning political move.

Fadnavis back as Maharashtra CM as Ajit Pawar stuns NCP, Sena, Congress

NCP sacks Ajit Pawar as legislative party chief; Supreme Court to hear case today

Sena-NCP-Cong combine move SC against Fadnavis swearing-in, seek floor test

The three parties also sought a direction to the governor to invite them to form government under the leadership of Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray saying they have the support of more than 144 MLAs.

Shiv Sena betrayed Maharashtra by siding with Congress: Javadekar

He added that the "khichdi" (hotchpotch) being cooked (by the Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress) was against the people's mandate.