Sharad Pawar: News
'Should be investigated': Sanjay Raut finds Ajit Pawar's death 'suspicious'
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut has raised serious questions over the sudden death of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) prominent leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.
Sunetra Pawar takes oath as Maharashtra's first woman Deputy CM
Rajya Sabha MP Sunetra Pawar was sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra on Saturday. She succeeds her late husband, Ajit Pawar, who tragically died in a plane crash.
'It seems...process will be discontinued': Sharad Pawar on NCP reunification
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) founder Sharad Pawar has confirmed that talks of a potential merger between the two factions have been underway. However, he said these discussions now seem uncertain.
'NCP's call, family not consulted': Sharad Pawar on Sunetra's role
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar has confirmed that the decision to appoint Sunetra Pawar as Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra was taken by the party without consulting the family.
NCP leaders meet Fadnavis; stake claim to Ajit Pawar's portfolios
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leaders on Friday met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, staking claim to the portfolios of the late Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.
Ajit Pawar wanted to reunite NCP on uncle Sharad's birthday
Ankush Kakade, a senior leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) founded by Sharad Pawar, has shared an emotional memory about late Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's last wish.
Black box of crashed aircraft recovered after Ajit Pawar's death
The black box from the aircraft that crashed in Baramati, Pune district on Wednesday has been recovered.
Ajit Pawar dies: What's next for his NCP faction
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar died on Wednesday in a plane crash. He was 66.
Who was Ajit Pawar, Baramati 'Dada' who dominated Maharashtra politics
Ajit Pawar, a prominent figure in Maharashtra politics and the deputy chief minister of the state, died in a plane crash on Wednesday morning.
'Very saddening': Modi after Ajit Pawar dies in plane crash
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that he is extremely "shocked" by the "untimely" death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.
Modi, Shah call Maharashtra CM Fadnavis after Ajit Pawar dies
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have reached out to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis following the tragic death of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash.
BMC Mayor race: Why Shinde has moved corporators to hotel
After the recent Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls, Eknath Shinde, the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra and leader of the Shinde faction of the Shiv Sena, has taken precautionary measures to prevent poaching of his newly elected corporators.
BMC poll results: BJP-Sena alliance crosses majority mark
The BJP-Shiv Sena alliance has crossed the halfway mark in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls, taking the lead in 119 of the 227 seats.
Maharashtra civic poll results today; recap of exit poll results
The counting of votes for the elections to 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra will begin on Friday at 10:00am.
'0+0=0': Piyush Goyal on Thackeray unity in BMC polls
Union Minister Piyush Goyal has dismissed the opposition's "Marathi Manoos" narrative for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.
Ajit Pawar, Supriya Sule share stage; first time post-NCP split
In a surprising turn of events, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Ajit Pawar and his cousin Supriya Sule of the breakaway NCP(Sharadchandra Pawar) shared a political stage, marking a significant moment since their parties split.
Thackeray cousins reunite for BMC elections after 20 years
The recent local body election results in Maharashtra have intensified the political rivalry between Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena UBT and Eknath Shinde's BJP-allied Shiv Sena despite the lopsided outcome.
Land deal controversy: Sharad Pawar breaks silence, demands inquiry
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar has broken his silence on the land deal controversy involving his grandnephew.
Maratha quota protest: Manoj Jarange threatens to stop drinking water
Activist Manoj Jarange has intensified his agitation as the Maratha reservation protest at Mumbai's Azad Maidan entered its fourth day on Monday.
Jarange Patil's Maratha quota protest march reaches Mumbai; traffic hit
A protest march led by Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil reached Mumbai on Friday morning, causing major traffic disruptions.
Gandhi erred in choosing Nehru as PM: Uddhav Thackeray
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray has said that Mahatma Gandhi erred in making Jawaharlal Nehru the Prime Minister of India.
ECI should probe Rahul's 'vote theft' allegations: Sharad Pawar
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Sharad Pawar has said that the Election Commission of India (ECI) should investigate Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's allegations of "vote theft."
MCA to launch Sharad Pawar Cricket Museum next month: Details
The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) is all set to unveil a new museum next month.
Uddhav, Raj Thackeray to share stage after 20 years
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray will share a stage for the first time in two decades.
INDIA bloc member Congress proposes to contest BMC polls independently
The Maharashtra Congress leadership has proposed to contest the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections independently.
Election Commission dismisses Rahul Gandhi's 'match-fixing' allegations in Maharashtra polls
The Election Commission of India has dismissed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's allegations of "match-fixing" in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections.
MCA names Wankhede Stadium stand after Rohit Sharma: Details here
In a major development, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has decided to honor India's ODI and Test captain Rohit Sharma by naming a stand at the iconic Wankhede Stadium after him.
Ajit Pawar, Sharad Pawar unite for social causes in Maharashtra
In a surprising development, two of Maharashtra's most powerful leaders, Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar, have been seen together twice this week.
BJP-Sena cold war intensifies; security of 20 Shinde MLAs downgraded
The bitter political feud between Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde has intensified.
'Never called for disbanding INDIA bloc or MVA': Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena (United Bharat Thackeray) leader Sanjay Raut has clarified that his party has no plans to dissolve the opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc or the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA).
After Omar criticism of INDIA, Raut questions MVA relevance
The Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance is reeling from internal discord after its recent assembly election defeat.
Maharashtra minister's aide 'meets' sarpanch murder accused; stirs row
A political storm has erupted in Maharashtra after an alleged meeting between Balaji Tandale, a close aide of Minister Sanjay Munde, and Valmik Karad, who is in police custody for his alleged role in the murder of sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh.
'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.
'Congress...be ready...': Aiyar's big remark on INDIA bloc leadership
Senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar has pitched that the party should be willing to not lead the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) opposition bloc.
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.
Rahul Gandhi's role in question? More INDIA leaders back Mamata Banerjee
Several opposition leaders in the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc have backed Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee to lead the alliance.
'She's capable': Sharad Pawar backs Mamata Banerjee as INDIA leader
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar has backed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's statement, expressing willingness to lead the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc.
'Congress's overconfidence cost us...': Uddhav Thackeray's team on Maharashtra rout
The Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti alliance has won the Maharashtra state elections in a historic fashion, winning 230 out of 288 seats in the Assembly. This is the biggest win for a pre-poll alliance in over 50 years.
Ajit Pawar's faction misused NCP symbol: Sharad Pawar camp
The Sharad Pawar-led faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has accused Ajit Pawar's breakaway group of "creating confusion" among voters by using the party's "clock" symbol.
'You barely survived...': Ajit Pawar's jibe at nephew Rohit
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar recently poked fun at his nephew Rohit Pawar's narrow win in the Maharashtra assembly elections.
What next for Sharad Pawar after Ajit wins NCP battle
Ajit Pawar's faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has emerged victorious in the Maharashtra assembly elections, winning 41 of the 59 contested seats.
Mahayuti's clean sweep leaves Maharashtra Assembly without Leader of Opposition
The recent Maharashtra Assembly elections have caused a major upheaval in the state's politics.
'Ek hain to safe hain...': Fadnavis on Mahayuti's Maharashtra sweep
The Mahayuti alliance, popularly known as the NDA, is set to score a historic win in the Maharashtra assembly elections.