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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.
india news
Published on Jul 02, 2026 11:18 am IST

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)
mumbai news
Updated on Jul 02, 2026 09:49 am IST

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.
india news
Updated on Jun 20, 2026 12:00 am IST

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)
patna news
Published on Jun 11, 2026 06:56 pm IST

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

Vikram Kakade’s ₹10 crore ‘loan’ to Jay Pawar raises eyebrows
mumbai news
Published on Jun 05, 2026 06:04 am IST

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)
lucknow news
Published on May 13, 2026 03:40 am IST

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
mumbai news
Published on Apr 29, 2026 05:10 am IST

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)
mumbai news
Published on Apr 29, 2026 09:36 am IST

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)
india news
Updated on Apr 06, 2026 02:43 pm IST

'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.
india news
Published on Mar 31, 2026 07:11 am IST

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)
mumbai news
Published on Mar 10, 2026 05:42 am IST

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.
india news
Published on Mar 09, 2026 12:01 am IST

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
india news
Published on Feb 20, 2026 12:39 pm IST

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)
mumbai news
Published on Feb 10, 2026 03:40 am IST

Kamra, Andhare get fresh dates to appear before privileges committee

Kamra, Andhare get fresh dates to appear before privileges committee
mumbai news
Published on Feb 05, 2026 07:08 am IST

Begging act amended: Beggars can’t be called lepers

Begging act amended: Beggars can’t be called lepers
mumbai news
Published on Dec 11, 2025 06:02 am IST

Breach of privilege proceedings sought against NCP (SP) leader

Breach of privilege proceedings sought against NCP (SP) leader
mumbai news
Published on Dec 10, 2025 07:12 am IST

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)
mumbai news
Published on Dec 09, 2025 06:36 am IST

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

Nitish Kumar is likely returning as the Bihar CM again.
india news
Published on Nov 16, 2025 12:01 am IST

Cong stakes claim to LOP post in legislative council

Cong stakes claim to LOP post in legislative council
mumbai news
Published on Sept 09, 2025 06:30 am IST

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.
bengaluru news
Published on Aug 22, 2025 11:58 am IST

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

Supreme Court of India (File Photo)
india news
Published on Aug 20, 2025 03:10 am IST

Kokate played card game for 22 mins: Rohit Pawar

NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar (PTI)
mumbai news
Published on Jul 31, 2025 09:42 am IST

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

Pawar hints at action against Kokate, to quiz the minister next week
mumbai news
Published on Jul 25, 2025 09:20 am IST

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)
india news
Updated on Jul 24, 2025 05:11 pm IST

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)
mumbai news
Published on Jul 23, 2025 08:22 am IST

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

CM Fadnavis and Tatkare rap Kokate for ‘playing rummy’ in legislative council
mumbai news
Published on Jul 22, 2025 08:58 am IST

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

Environment minister Pankaja Munde (Hindustan Times)
mumbai news
Published on Jul 08, 2025 08:36 am IST

HC refuses to quash FIR against BJP MLC Ravi

CT Ravi
india news
Published on May 03, 2025 06:44 am IST

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)
india news
Updated on May 02, 2025 07:27 pm IST
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