Bangladesh’s newly formed National Citizens' Party (NCP), led by 26-year-old Nahid Islam, claims the country’s law and order situation makes elections impossible. Islam, a key figure in the 2024 student uprising that ousted Sheikh Hasina, criticised the interim government’s failure to fully restore public safety. The youth-led NCP aims to reform the economy, change the constitution, and contest elections. A UN report accused Hasina’s government of human rights violations, with 1,000 deaths reported during the protests. Islam insists Hasina’s Awami League should be barred from politics, blaming it for destroying democracy. The party awaits Awami League’s response.
The Nashik district and sessions court also convicted his brother Sunil Kokate in the same case, on the complaint of former minister, late T S Dighole.
Harsh Maske (20) shot himself in the head with his father's service pistol at around 1pm in Worli's Century MHADA Colony and died instantly, the official informed
Angered by Bhujbal's exclusion in the cabinet, his supporters held demonstrations in Nashik district.
Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as Maharashtra’s 18th Chief Minister for a third term, alongside Shiv Sena's Eknath Shinde and NCP's Ajit Pawar as deputy chief ministers, in a grand ceremony at Mumbai’s Azad Maidan. Attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Bollywood stars, industrialists, and 40,000 supporters, the event showcased BJP's resurgence. Special arrangements included 4,000 security personnel and traffic management. Fadnavis’ return is a significant boost for the BJP, following setbacks in Lok Sabha elections, and marks a unified front within the NDA after intense negotiations over power-sharing within the Mahayuti alliance.
More than a week after the Mahayuti clinched a massive victory in Maharashtra polls with the BJP emerging as the single largest party with 132 seats, the new government is yet to be sworn in
In a statement on X, the Baramati MP promised to rebuild their party and said it would move forward with determination despite its dismal show
Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, actor Akshay Kumar and Rajkummar Rao are among the early voters in the Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024. The Bollywood celebrities stepped out of their homes early in the day to exercise their fundamental right to vote. Sachin Tendulkar along with his wife Anjali and daughter Sara cast their vote at a polling booth in Mumbai. The trio showed their inked fingers to the media.
Hasan Miyalal Mushrif of the NCP has been winning the seat since 1999
Ajit Pawar further said the alliance's target is 175 plus seats after which they will think about chief minister's face.
MC Exclusive: Uddhav Thackeray Will Be CM again, Says Priyanka Chaturvedi | Calls Fadnavis Liar Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi has criticized the Mahayuti government for taking projects away from Maharashtra. She stated that if the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) were to come to power, they would have to cancel the Dharavi redevelopment tender. Chaturvedi also blamed the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP for the rising unemployment and financial distress in the state. Check out the entire interview to know more
Malik is the NCP candidate from Mumbai’s Mankhurd-Shivajinagar seat for the November 20 assembly polls.
Congress' in-charge for Maharashtra, Ramesh Chennithala told reporters, "Reports are coming out that crores of rupees have been offered to two MLAs to join NCP (Ajit Pawar faction). It comes under anti-defection law.."
Baba Siddique news updates: Mumbai Police has arrested Pravin Lonkar as co-conspirator in Baba Siddique murder case from Pune
Bullets were fired at Siddique at the office of his son Zeeshan, who is the MLA from Bandra East.
Speaking at a party rally in neighbouring Pimpri-Chinchwad on Saturday, he recalled how this area on the outskirts of Pune city emerged as an industrial hub due to the initiative taken by late Y B Chavan, the first chief minister of the state.
Nationalist Congress Party (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Tuesday hinted that his party’s doors remain open to MLAs who had sided with Ajit Pawar, leading to a split in the party. However, he said he would consult his colleagues before welcoming such MLAs back to the party fold.
The monsoon session of the legislature will begin on June 27 and end on July 12. This will be the last session before the state heads for assembly elections which are due in October.
A video recently emerged on social media showing Gajanan Marne felicitating Ahmednagar MP Nilesh Lanke at his Pune home.
In the just-concluded Lok Sabha elections, Sunetra Pawar lost from the Baramati constituency, where her sister-in-law Supriya Sule registered her fourth consecutive win.
"Last night we were informed that our party will get a Minister of State with independent charge. I was earlier a Cabinet Minister in the Union Government, so this will be a demotion for me," said Parful Patel.
The meeting took place at his official residence Deogiri in south Mumbai.
NCP (SP) Chief Sharad Pawar Conducts Press Conference In Mumbai
On May 28, Sonia Doohan, a close aide of Sharad Pawar and former Student Union President of the NCP, announced her resignation from the party. Known for thwarting Ajit Pawar’s 2019 mutiny, Doohan cited issues with Supriya Sule as the reason for her departure. In an exclusive interview with ANI, she clarified her stance and expressed her ongoing loyalty to Sharad Pawar. Watch the full statement here.