Maharashtra crisis: Eknath Shinde moves SC, hearing likely tomorrow
Maharashtra political crisis LIVE: On Saturday night, Assam minister Ashok Singhal arrived at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Guwahati to meet the rebel MLAs.
Maharashtra political crisis LIVE: As the political crisis in Maharashtra intensifies with no signs of a resolution, Assam minister Ashok Singhal on Saturday night arrived at Radisson Blu Hotel in Assam's Guwahati to meet rebel Maharashtra MLAs, including Eknath Shinde. The political situation in the state seems to be slowly moving in favour of Eknath Shinde with four more party MLAs reaching Guwahati on Thursday.
Shinde, along with other MLAs have been camping at a five-star hotel in the city since Tuesday.
Follow all the updates here:
- Jun 26, 2022 08:58 PM IST
This is not rebellion, but separatism, says Aaditya Thackeray
The Shinde faction is not capable of doing a rebellion. This isn't rebellion, this is separatism. They took undue advantage of CM Uddhav Thackeray's ill-health to do all of this: Aaditya Thackeray further said.
- Jun 26, 2022 08:55 PM IST
Eknath Shinde wept when offered CM's post: Aaditya
"On May 20, CM Uddhav Thackeray called Eknath Shinde and asked him to become CM, if he wanted to become so, but at that time, he did drama & started weeping. Just a month after, he broke into rebellion," says Aaditya Thackeray.
- Jun 26, 2022 07:51 PM IST
Shinde moves SC against deputy speaker's move
Shiv Sena rebel Eknath Shinde moves the Supreme Court against deputy speaker's rejection of no-confidence motion plea by the rebel camp. The matter is likely to be heard by SC on Monday.
- Jun 26, 2022 06:28 PM IST
Will support CM Uddhav till the end, says Sharad Pawar
“Eknath Shinde and other MLAs were there with the NCP in the government. They didn't have any problems in the last 2.5 years. Why does it happen today only? It's just an excuse...We will support CM Uddhav Thackeray till last minute,” said NCP chief Sharad Pawar.
- Jun 26, 2022 05:42 PM IST
Guv Koshyari asks top cop to provide protection to rebel MLAs and families
Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari writes to DGP Rajnish Seth directing him to provide adequate police protection to the MLAs, their families and home on an immediate basis.
- Jun 26, 2022 05:19 PM IST
Sena MP Arvind Sawant meets legal advisor in Mumbai
Shiv Sena MP Arvind Sawant meets legal advisor at Hotel Marine Plaza in Mumbai
- Jun 26, 2022 03:02 PM IST
Maharashtra minister Uday Samant joins Shinde camp in Guwahati
According to sources, Uday Samant, Maharashtra minister of higher and technical education, joins Eknath Shinde faction in Guwahati. He is the eighth minister from Uddhav Thackeray's cabinet to join the rebels, led by Shinde.
- Jun 26, 2022 02:00 PM IST
Aaditya Thackeray attends party workers program at Kalina
Maharashtra minister Aaditya Thackeray attends party workers program at Kalina, Santacruz amid crisis.
- Jun 26, 2022 01:30 PM IST
Uddhav's Sena-Shinde camp fight over legacy on streets
The Uddhav Thackeray-Eknath Shinde showdown is now on the streets of Maharashtra. After Shiv Sainiks went on a rampage against the rebel MLAs by vandalising their offices and defacing the hoardings, the Shinde camp has now hit back. Read more
- Jun 26, 2022 12:58 PM IST
Security beefed up outside Eknath Shinde's house in Thane
Security beefed up outside Eknath Shinde's house in Thane (Hindustan Times) Police security has been beefed up outside Eknath Shinde's house in Thane.
- Jun 26, 2022 12:47 PM IST
Meeting of Eknath Shinde faction begins in Guwahati hotel
Meeting of Eknath Shinde faction begins in Guwahati hotel to discuss further strategies and legal aspects. Another important meeting could be held later today, reports ANI citing sources.
- Jun 26, 2022 12:38 PM IST
Centre provides 'Y+' category security to 15 rebel Sena MLAs
Central government has provided 'Y+' category armed Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) security cover to 15 rebel Shiv Sena MLAs
- Jun 26, 2022 12:28 PM IST
Eknath Shinde camp to approach court after seeking legal opinion on Maha DY Speaker, reports ANI
Eknath Shinde camp to approach court after seeking legal opinion on Maharashtra Deputy Speaker's decision to remove Eknath Shinde as Shiv Sena Legislature Party leader, reports ANI citing sources.
- Jun 26, 2022 11:22 AM IST
Eknath Shinde's latest message for Sainiks
In his latest message for Uddhav Thackeray's supporters, rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde on Saturday explained the reason behind his ongoing revolt against the party supremo – a ‘dragon’ named MVA (Maha Vikas Aghadi). Read more
- Jun 26, 2022 10:34 AM IST
Sanjay Raut taunts rebel MLAs
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday posted a tweet taunting the rebel MLAs of the party. In the tweet, he said that however long they may "hide" in Assam's Guwahati, they will ultimately have to come to "chowpatty" - a reference to Mumbai.
- Jun 26, 2022 10:01 AM IST
Another rebel Shiv Sena MLA explains why he joined team Eknath Shinde
Shiv Sena rebel leader Eknath Shinde on Saturday uploaded a video of a legislator in his camp, Erandol MLA Chimanrao Patil, in which the latter explained why he joined the Shinde-led revolt against Sena Supremo and Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray. Watch here
- Jun 26, 2022 09:02 AM IST
Eknath Shinde calls for a meeting today, reports ANI
Shiv Sena rebel leader Eknath Shinde calls a meeting of MLAs at 12 PM in Guwahati hotel, to discuss further strategy, reports ANI, quoting sources.
- Jun 26, 2022 08:33 AM IST
Sena workers damage Pune office of rebel MLA
The Shiv Sena workers on Saturday vandalised an office of rebel party MLA Tanaji Sawant. Read more
- Jun 26, 2022 07:46 AM IST
‘Those who left, left for good’: Aaditya Thackeray
Maharashtra cabinet minister Aaditya Thackeray while speaking about the political crisis in the state said that “Looking at the last 2-4 days in Maharashtra, it feels that those who left, left for good.”
- Jun 26, 2022 07:19 AM IST
Fight over Sena control deepens crisis in Maharashtra
The fight over the control of Shiv Sena has deepened the political crisis in Maharashtra. Read more here
- Jun 26, 2022 07:06 AM IST
Shiv Sena MP Vinayak Raut leaves from Matoshree
Shiv Sena MP Vinayak Raut leaves from Matoshree, the family residence of Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray in Mumbai.
- Jun 26, 2022 06:11 AM IST
Assam minister meets rebel MLAs in Guwahati
Assam minister Ashok Singhal on Saturday night arrived at Radisson Blu Hotel in Assam's Guwahati to meet rebel Maharashtra MLAs, including rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde.
Afghan embassy in New Delhi to cease operations on Oct 1
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Do not normalise what is taking place in Canada, says Jaishankar
India's External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, has criticized Canada for its "climate of violence" and lack of responsiveness to Indian extradition requests. Jaishankar said India had to suspend its visa operations in Canada due to the threat of violence, and questioned whether any other country would have accepted this situation. The comments come after Canadian PM Justin Trudeau alleged possible links between "agents" of the Indian government and the killing of a Canadian citizen. Jaishankar reiterated that India is open to looking at any information Canada may want to share on the allegation.
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India clinch squash gold, beat Pak 10-2 in hockey
India and Pakistan faced off in various sports at the Asian Games, with India coming out on top in squash, hockey, and table tennis. The matches were intense and ill-tempered, highlighting the fierce rivalry between the two countries. India's dominance over Pakistan in these sports triggered wild celebrations in the Indian camp. India's men's hockey team won 10-2, the men's squash team won a grudge match, and the women's table tennis doubles pair stunned the reigning world champions. India's success in these events added to their impressive medal tally at the Asian Games.
I’ll be back in a year: PM at Sankalp event
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Mughal-era practice behind unclear food output estimates?
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‘Below normal’ end for patchy monsoon: IMD
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NIA makes arrest in transnational conspiracy case
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Manipur: Radical Meitei group takes out rally in Imphal; CM defends govt
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Kharif harvesting begins, 214 farm fires reported in 2 weeks in Punjab
As many as 81 farm fires have been detected on Saturday by the Punjab Remote Sensing Centre, primarily in the Majha region where harvest begins early.
China has no claim over Arunachal, says Arunachal CM
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Sikh restaurant owner’s car vandalised by alleged Khalistan supporters in London
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Vande Bharat trains to be cleaned in ‘14 minutes’
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At least 8 killed after tourist bus falls into gorge in Tamil Nadu's Marapalam
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Gen Srinivasan takes over as BRO chief
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