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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Consensus on Uddhav Thackeray to lead Maharashtra govt for 5 years: Pawar

Pawar's announcement capped a day of hectic meetings between the Congress, NCP and their pre-poll allies and a combined meeting of the three parties later in the day

INC, NCP, Sena ideologically different; govt won't last if formed: Gadkari

NCP, Congress and Shiv Sena are holding hectic deliberations and talks and are inching closer towards government formation in Maharashtra

Sharad Pawar outwitted Chanakya of Indian politics: NCP takes a jibe at BJP

The NCP's chief spokesperson Nawab Malik also reiterated that the throne of Delhi could not make Maharashtra bow before it

Top events today: Govt panel to visit JNU, Congress-Sena meet, and more

From pollution levels in Delhi turning severe to PM Sheikh Hasina visiting Kolkata, Business Standard brings you the top events for the day

Rajasthan civic elections: Congress wins 961 seats, BJP 737, BSP 16

The state election commission declared the results of the elections in 49 bodies of 24 districts in Rajasthan

More talks are needed on Maharashtra: Pawar after meeting Sonia Gandhi

Keeping his cards close to his chest, Pawar said he only discussed the political situation in Maharashtra with Sonia Gandhi

Anything can happen in politics and cricket: Gadkari on Maharashtra impasse

President's rule was imposed in the state on Tuesday after Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari sent a report to the Centre

Maharashtra govt formation: Uddhav chairs meet to discuss CMP with Cong-NCP

However, unlike the frenzy and buzz in political circles during the last few days, the meetings on Thursday were held in a discreet manner