Vilasrao Deshmukh

Ashokrao assumed the position of the 16th Chief Minister in Maharashtra on December 8, 2008, following the Mumbai terror attacks which led to the resignation of the erstwhile chief minister Vilasrao Deshmukh

Money laundering case: PMLA court sends Bhujbal to ED custody

Senior NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal was today remanded in custody of Enforcement Directorate till March 17 by a special court here, a day after he was arrested by the agency in a money laundering case in connection with the alleged Maharashtra Sadan scam.

Prime Minister, Sonia Gandhi pay tributes to Deshmukh

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi today visited Union Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh's native Babhalgaon village here and paid their last respects to the departed leader.

Leaders from Maharashtra condole Deshmukh's death

Several leaders from Maharashtra today expressed deep grief over the death of Union Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh, hailing him for his contribution to the state and the nation.

Union Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh passes away

Battling severe illness, union minister Vilasrao Deshmukh passed away in Chennai today.

Vayalar Ravi given addl charge Science and Technology

Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi was today given additional charge of ministries of Science and Technology, Earth Sciences and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises following ill health of Vilasrao Deshmukh.

Vilasrao Deshmukh's condition is stable: Doctor

The condition of Union Science and Technology Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh, admitted to a private hospital in Chennai for liver-related ailment, is stable.

Vilasrao Deshmukh on life support: Sources

Union Science and Technology Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh is critical and on life support in a hospital in Chennai, according to sources. He was flown to Chennai on Monday night. It is unclear as to what he is suffering from, but reports say it may be related to his liver.

Sushil Kumar Shinde takes charge as Home Minister

Sushil Kumar Shinde on Wednesday took charge as the new Home Minister. Shinde met Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday morning.

Maharashtra govt misled in allotting plot for Adarsh: CBI

Secretary of Adarsh Society R C Thakur among other accused had allegedly misled the Maharashtra government in 2002 in allotting a plot for the construction of the highrise, claiming that the local defence authorities had given the go-ahead.

Pranab to meet Thackeray in Mumbai on July 13

UPA presidential nominee Pranab Mukherjee would meet Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray here on July 13 to thank him for backing his candidature, a senior Congress leader said here today.

Ashok Chavan appears before Adarsh judicial panel

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan today deposed before the inquiry commission set up by the state Government to go into the Adarsh housing society scam.

Vilasrao Deshmukh reappears before Adarsh panel

Former Maharashtra chief minister Vilasrao Deshmukh reappeared before the Adarsh probe commission on Wednesday. On Tuesday, he had blamed bureaucrats for two key decisions during his chief ministership, that of the allotment of land and granting additional floor space.

Let BCCI consider our decision on Shah Rukh: Deshmukh

Union Minister and Mumbai Cricket Association president Vilasrao Deshmukh today said here that the decision to ban actor Shah Rukh Khan from entering Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium for five years had been conveyed to BCCI, and "let it consider it".

Five-year ban for Shah Rukh Khan at Wankhede

Bollywood actor and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) owner Shah Rukh Khan was banned on Friday from entering Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium for the next five years but the decision may not be cast in stone yet.

MCA bans SRK for 5 yrs, IPL chief says BCCI will decide

The Mumbai Cricket Association today banned Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan from entering the Wankhede Stadium for five years for misbehaving with its officials and violating its rules.

8-km deep quake lab planned at Koyna: Deshmukh

Indian scientists plan to drill a an 8-km deep borehole near a massive dam at Koyna in Maharashtra to pick up signals that could help in predicting earthquakes,

No clean chit to former Maha CMs in Adarsh: opposition

Leader of opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, Eknath Khadse (BJP), today said that Adarsh Commission's report had not given a clean chit to the former Chief Ministers in the scam, and the ownership of the land was never an issue.

SC refuses to stay HC order making remarks against Deshmukh

The Supreme Court today refused to stay a Bombay High Court judgment making remarks against former Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh in a case involving allotment of 20 acre land to filmmaker Subhash Ghai's institute.

PM holds consultations with Mukherjee, Deshmukh

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today held consultations with Union ministers Pranab Mukherjee and Vilasrao Deshmukh, who are negotiating with activist Anna Hazare and his associates.

Anna demands debate in Parliament from tomorrow

Reacting to Parliament's appeal to end his fast, Anna Hazare today demanded that Parliament discuss from tomorrow three key issues on Jan Lokpal and create an agreement, failing which he will not end his fast.

Official names Deshmukh, Chavan in Adarsh land allotment

The controversial Adarsh Housing Society was alloted the land in south Mumbai in 2003 upon the directions of the then Chief Minister and the Revenue Minister.

In Pics: Manmohan's new armed soldiers in the cabinet

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today carried out the much talked about cabinet reshuffle. Moneycontrol.com gives your a quick view of the top seven portfolios.

Cabinet reshuffle: PM plays it with same old deck of cards

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh retained key allies in a cabinet reshuffle on Tuesday in a bid to help him fight accusations of corruption and policy paralysis, choosing instead to focus on gaining support ahead of state elections next year.

Fuel hike: Maha govt mulling relief, says Chavan

Pilloried by the Opposition over the fuel price hike, Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan said here today that the state government is now considering how relief can be provided to consumers and the common man.