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The twists and turns of the farm laws

While most of these need-based measures were mooted by the Swaminathan Commission, these were incorporated into the country's first-ever National Policy for Farmers, brought out by the UPA in 2007

Is BJP losing the plot in Maharashtra? Recent panchayat polls suggest so

Although the rural body elections were not fought on party symbols, going by the backing that the panel of candidates received, the MVA won a majority of the panchayats

Unfortunate that farmers have to protest for rights: NCP Sharad Pawar

NCP chief Sharad Pawar said it is the responsibility of those in power to aptly honour farmers, but unfortunately cultivators are now forced to stage protest for their rights

Sharad Pawar's Dalit-OBC outreach is a concern for Shiv Sena & Congress

The NCP is perceived as a Maratha-dominated party, but it is trying to form a social coalition, also comprising Dalits and OBCs

Athawale appeals to Sharad Pawar to join NDA, says he may get 'big' post

Ramdas Athawale said that Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar may get a "big post" in the future if he joins the NDA and said there is "no advantage" in staying with Shiv Sena

After Rajasthan failure, BJP wants to dislodge Thackeray govt: Shiv Sena

Shiv Sena alleged that BJP wants to dislodge Maha Vikas Aghadi government in Maharashtra by September after making an unsuccessful attempt to topple Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot in Rajasthan

Resort politics is back: Gujarat Congress moves MLAs ahead of RS elections

On Monday, the party moved 20 MLAs to a resort in Rajasthan fearing more defections ahead of the Rajya Sabha elections due on June 19.

Explained: Maharashtra's political crisis while tackling coronavirus

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday has said that the Congress does not have a key role to play in the Maharashtra government

Handling of Covid-19 pandemic creates friction in Uddhav Thackeray govt

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi distanced himself and his party from the management of the Covid-19 pandemic in the state.

Covid-19: Pawar asks govt to take step to avoid repeat of Bandra incident

The former Union minister also urged political parties to desist from scoring points over each other during the ongoing crisis and asked them to defeat Covid-19 collectively

With Ramvir Singh Bidhuri, BJP bets big on experience to take on Kejriwal

Bidhuri is the most experienced among those who are in active politics in Delhi and a prominent face among the Gurjars

Top Headlines: India's economic growth to 'weaken', SC Maha verdict Tuesday

From DBS Bank on India's economic growth to Sena-NCP-Congress staking claim in Maharashtra, Business Standard brings you the top headlines of the day

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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