Supreme Court

SC asks Centre to place letters of Governor & Fadnavis, no order on floor test in Maha

8:15 pm November 24, 2019

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Sunday asked the Centre to place before it on Monday morning the letters of Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari inviting Devendra Fadnavis and of the BJP leader staking his claim to form the government in the state. In an unprecedented hearing on a Sunday, the apex court, however, did […]

MVA govt like unbreakable wall, says Ajit Pawar

I am with NCP, Sharad Pawar our leader: Ajit Pawar

8:04 pm November 24, 2019

Mumbai: A day after his stunning volte face, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday said he was still with the NCP, adding Sharad Pawar continued to be his leader. In a series of tweets after thanking BJP leaders for their congratulatory messages, Ajit Pawar also said the “BJP- NCP alliance” will provide a […]

Chronology of events in Maharashtra case

6:03 pm November 24, 2019

New Delhi: Following is the chronology of events in the Maharashtra government formation in which the Supreme Court on Sunday asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to place before it by Monday morning the letters of Maharashtra Governor recommending revocation of President’s rule in the state and inviting Devendra Fadnavis to form government. – October 21, […]

Israel braces for bitter fight after Netanyahu indictment

5:55 pm November 22, 2019

Jerusalem: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s indictment is expected to sharpen the battle lines in Israel’s already deadlocked political system and could test the loyalty of his right-wing allies, Israeli commentators said Friday. The serious corruption charges announced Thursday appear to have dashed already slim hopes for a unity government following September’s elections, paving the way […]

COVID-19 negative certificates mandatory for Sabarimala pilgrims

Heavy rush of pilgrims in Sabarimala, 2 women sent back

9:54 pm November 18, 2019

Sabarimala (Ker): Amid heavy rush of devotees to the Lord Ayyappa temple here, police on Monday sent back two women devotees from Andhra Pradesh at Pamba as they were in the ‘barred’ 10-50 age group. On Saturday, 10 women were turned back at Pamba, 5 km from the shrine, when the temple opened for the […]