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Amid UBT crisis, independent MLC Kiran Sarnaik joins Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena

The move came on a day when MLC Sachin Ahir of the Opposition Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) was elected unopposed to the post of deputy chairman of the Maharashtra legislative council as a candidate of the ruling Mahayuti.

Published 12 days ago

A day after defection, Sachin Ahir elected council’s deputy chairperson

A day after defection, Sachin Ahir elected council’s deputy chairperson. (Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo)

Updated 12 days ago

Cross-voting by 11 MLAs, big Congress win: Karnataka MLC polls expose NDA cracks

Karnataka Legislative Assembly LoP R Ashoka and state BJP president B Y Vijayendra congratulate party elected candidates Lingaraj Patil and Raghu R, who emerged victorious in the Legislative Council seats that went to polls.

Updated 24 days ago

Bihar MLC polls: All candidates elected unopposed: NDA-9, RJD-1

Bihar health minister Nishant Kumar and JD(U) leader Nishant Kumar, centre, party leaders Bharti Mehta, right, and Shivrani Devi Prajapati, left back, show their certificates of election after they were elected as Members of the Legislative Council (MLCs) in Patna on Thursday. (PTI)

Published 32 days ago

Vikram Kakade’s ₹10 crore ‘loan’ to Jay Pawar raises eyebrows

Vikram Kakade’s <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>10 crore ‘loan’ to Jay Pawar raises eyebrows

Published 39 days ago

Upcoming MLC vacancies: Another chance for BJP to readjust political calculations in UP

Political observers and party insiders believe the vacancies may give the ruling party scope to accommodate various caste, regional and social groups. (For Representation)

Published 62 days ago

BJP announces names for five council seats, one bypoll

Pradnya Satav will be the party’s candidate for the byelection necessitated by her own resignation after she switched from the Congress to the BJP in December last year

Published 76 days ago

Shinde offers farmer leader Bachchu Kadu council berth but with strings

On Monday, Kadu met Sena minister Uday Samant, who tried to persuade him to accept the offer. But Kadu, it appears, was unmoved. (HT ARCHIVE)

Published 76 days ago

Sena (UBT) asks Congress to respect allies ahead of Maharashtra Council polls

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray’s Legislative Council term ends on May 13, and the party wants him renominated. (X)

Updated 99 days ago

'Deeply emotional': Leaders lament Nitish Kumar’s exit from Bihar upper House

Frontrunners to replace Nitish Kumar in Bihar include Samrat Choudhary and Nityanand Rai.

Published 105 days ago

After giving up RS claim, Sena (UBT) demands council seat

Uddhav Thackeray’s term ends on May 13 and the party wants him renominated (HT PHOTO)

Published 126 days ago

Nitish Kumar's son Nishant to be Bihar's deputy CM and MLC, JD(U) MLA says

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar receiving 'Prasad' on his birthday by his son Nishant Kumar at his residence in Patna, Bihar, India, Sunday,01, 2026.

Published 129 days ago

Uproar in Andhra Legislative Council over 'display of Venkateswara Swamy pics' by YSRCP members

Uproar in Andhra Legislative Council over 'display of Venkateswara Swamy pics' by YSRCP members

Published 144 days ago

Thackeray re-election as MLC a tough job for the Sena (UBT)

iMumbai, India - January 08, 2026: (UBT) chef Uddhav Thackeray intract with media at Matoshree, Bandra in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, January 08, 2025. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

Published 154 days ago

Kamra, Andhare get fresh dates to appear before privileges committee

Kamra, Andhare get fresh dates to appear before privileges committee

Published 159 days ago

Begging act amended: Beggars can’t be called lepers

Begging act amended: Beggars can’t be called lepers

Published 215 days ago

Breach of privilege proceedings sought against NCP (SP) leader

Breach of privilege proceedings sought against NCP (SP) leader

Published 216 days ago

Oppn criticizes ‘shorter’ Winter session

Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) leader Aditya Thackeray addresses the media on the first day of the Winter Session of the Maharashtra legislative assembly, at Vidhan Bhavan premises, in Nagpur on Monday. (ANI Photo)

Published 217 days ago

Nitish Kumar constituency: Which seat did the Bihar CM contest?

Nitish Kumar is likely returning as the Bihar CM again.

Published 242 days ago

Cong stakes claim to LOP post in legislative council

Cong stakes claim to LOP post in legislative council

Published 308 days ago

Karnataka's groundwater crisis worsens with 45 taluks completely running dry

Karnataka has slipped two positions on the national groundwater index, from seventh to ninth, reflecting the growing crisis.

Published 326 days ago

SC suspends 2 Telangana MLCs, says its order was misinterpreted, misused

Supreme Court of India (File Photo)

Published 328 days ago

Kokate played card game for 22 mins: Rohit Pawar

NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar (PTI)

Published 348 days ago

Pawar hints at action against Kokate, to quiz the minister next week

Pawar hints at action against Kokate, to quiz the minister next week

Published 354 days ago

Decision on Manikrao Kokate after meeting him next week: Ajit Pawar

Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar arrives at the Vidhan Bhavan for the monsoon session of the state assembly in Mumbai (PTI FILE)

Updated 355 days ago

Kokate’s ‘clarifications’ at press con land him in further trouble

In a press conference in Nashik, the agriculture minister was offering an explanation of the viral video showing him playing online card game in the assembly (photo: ANI)

Published 356 days ago

CM Fadnavis and Tatkare rap Kokate for ‘playing rummy’ in legislative council

CM Fadnavis and Tatkare rap Kokate for ‘playing rummy’ in legislative council

Published 357 days ago

Unified demand for committee to probe CRZ violations on 350-acre Andheri plot

Environment minister Pankaja Munde (Hindustan Times)

Published 371 days ago

HC refuses to quash FIR against BJP MLC Ravi

CT Ravi

Published 437 days ago

Karnataka HC rejects BJP MLC CT Ravi’s plea in case over remark on Hebbalkar

The FIR against Ravi was registered on December 19 last year for comments he allegedly made against Hebbalkar on the floor of the legislative council (PTI)

Updated 437 days ago

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