Praful Patel: News
Praful Patel is an Indian politician and sports administrator who serves as the President of the All India Football Federation (AIFF), as of 2021. During the 2015 AFC Congress, he was selected as the Vice President of the SAFF region of the Asian Football Confederation. Following this, Patel was appointed as the Senior Vice President of the Asian Football Confederation in 2016. In 2017, he was appointed as a member of a FIFA Finance Committee for a four-year term. Patel was appointed as the President of the Municipal Council, Gondia in 1985 and was later elected to the 10th Lok Sabha in 1991. Patel has also served as a member of several committees within the government including the Committee on Science and Technology, the Consultative Committee, the Committee on Home Affairs, and the Committee on Finance. He was appointed as the Minister of Civil Aviation in 2004 and in 2014, he was appointed as the Union Cabinet Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprise. In 2013, Patel launched the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan 2020. During his term, AIFF launched the Indian Super league run by the Football Sports Development Pvt. Ltd.
'Disputes should end': Ajit Pawar's mother prays for NCP reunion
Asha Pawar, the mother of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, has sparked discussions of a possible reunion in the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).
'Chance at centre...': Ajit Pawar on NCP's Chhagan Bhujbal row
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar has finally spoken on the controversy over Chhagan Bhujbal's exclusion from a ministerial berth in Maharashtra's new government.
Explained: Bhujbal's exclusion from Maharashtra cabinet sparks political unrest
Senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Chhagan Bhujbal has openly voiced his displeasure at being excluded from the Maharashtra cabinet.
Why Nawab Malik filed 2 nominations for Maharashtra Assembly elections
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Nawab Malik on Tuesday filed two nomination forms for the Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar Assembly seat in Mumbai, leading to speculation about his political strategy.
Baba Siddique's son Zeeshan joins Ajit Pawar-led NCP
Zeeshan Siddique, the son of late former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique, has joined the Ajit Pawar faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).
'Only remember 1 Ajit..': Supriya Sule's latest dig at cousin
Nationalist Congress Party (SP) leader Supriya Sule has taken a dig at her cousin, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, for his frequent trips to New Delhi.
BJP, NCP spar over 'Organiser' article on poll results
A war of words has erupted between the Bharatiya Janata Party and its ally, the Nationalist Congress Party, over an article published in Organiser.
Praful Patel regains ₹180cr property sezied by ED, here's why
A Mumbai court has nullified an Enforcement Directorate (ED) order to attach properties worth over ₹180 crore owned by Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Praful Patel.
After Arunachal wins, NCP could reclaim national party status
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), under the leadership of Ajit Pawar, has won three out of 14 contested seats in the recent Arunachal Pradesh assembly elections.
Aviation scam: 'BJP must apologize to Manmohan Singh' Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Friday called for an apology from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
'No wrongdoing...': CBI files closure in case against Praful Patel
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has closed a corruption investigation against Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Praful Patel, months after he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Ajit Pawar meets uncle Sharad Pawar for 2nd consecutive day
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and other Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leaders from his faction arrived at YB Chavan Center, Mumbai, to meet party president Sharad Pawar for the second consecutive day.
Mumbai to witness 'Pawar v/s Pawar' showdown on Wednesday
Mumbai is all set to witness a show of strength from two factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). The uncle-nephew duo of Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar convened meetings of all party legislators on Wednesday to garner support for the respective factions.
51 NCP MLAs wanted BJP alliance during Shinde's rebellion: Report
National Congress Party (NCP) MP Praful Patel reportedly said on Monday that most party MLAs wanted the party to align with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) last year for the formation of the Maharastra government during Eknath Shinde's rebellion, The Times of India reported.
NCP expels 3 leaders, 2 MPs after Ajit Pawar revolt
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar on Monday sacked three leaders for attending the oath ceremony of his nephew Ajit Pawar as the Maharashtra deputy chief minister on Sunday.
Pawar appoints Praful Patel, Supriya Sule as NCP's working presidents
Senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Sharad Pawar officially appointed Praful Patel and Supriya Sule as working presidents of the party on Saturday.
FIFA lifts ban on AIFF: How did the saga end?
On Friday, FIFA lifted the suspension imposed on the All India Football Federation (AIFF).
15 BJP leaders resign over sedition case against Lakshadweep filmmaker
Over a dozen leaders and workers of the BJP in Lakshadweep have submitted their resignations - protesting against a case of sedition against filmmaker Aisha Sultana.
Lakshadweep row: Why Praful Khoda Patel's administration is facing backlash?
Residents of Lakshadweep have launched massive protests against the administration's proposed regulations, which they describe as "undemocratic" and backward.
Calls to recall Lakshadweep administrator grow; 8 in BJP resign
In protest against Lakshadweep administrator Praful Khoda Patel's controversial new regulations, eight members of the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) youth wing have resigned.
India among five nations to bid for 2027 Asian Cup
India is one of the five nations to have bid for the 2027 Asian Cup hosting rights, the Asian Football Federation (AFC) has revealed.
Maharashtra: Deputy CM to be from NCP, Speaker from Congress
The new Maharashtra government will have one Deputy Chief Minister, from the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), while the Speaker's post will go to the Congress party, NCP leader Praful Patel announced, following a six-hour-long meeting of the Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress alliance, on Wednesday.
Medical-college for Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli approved
The Center has approved to set up the first medical college for Union Territories of Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli (DNH).