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PT Usha to Sports Minister: Applying norms selectively undermines credibility of sports governance
2 days, 21 hours ago

PT Usha to Sports Minister: Applying norms selectively undermines credibility of sports governance

The Hindu  

In a strongly-worded letter, Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha has accused the sports ministry of interfering in the affairs of national federations and thus “undermining the credibility of sports governance”, citing multiple examples, including the contentious Indian Golf Union elections, to support her claims. Close on heels of the ministry pulling up the IOA for recognising the Indian Golf …

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Maharashtra: Sharad Pawar faction's 6 MPs, several MLAs to join NCP, claims Ajit Pawar's party
3 days, 10 hours ago

Maharashtra: Sharad Pawar faction's 6 MPs, several MLAs to join NCP, claims Ajit Pawar's party

India TV News  

In a significant development, Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party on Wednesday claimed that six Members of Parliament and several MLAs of Sharad Pawar's faction are in contact with them and would soon join the party. In this connection, an offer was also made from Ajit Pawar faction that the MPs should leave the father-daughter duo and join NCP, the Sharad …

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'Sharad Pawar like God to us': In rival Ajit Pawar camp, hopes for reunion
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1 week, 2 days ago

'Sharad Pawar like God to us': In rival Ajit Pawar camp, hopes for reunion

India Today  

Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's mother has called for the reunion of her son and her brother-in-law Sharad Pawar amid speculation of a reconciliation between the two leaders. Praful Patel, adding to the intrigue, said he would be happy if the Pawar family united, saying Sharad Pawar was "like God to us". Rumours of a possible reconciliation started gaining …

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Bombay High Court Upholds Election Of Shiv Sena Shinde Faction's Ravindra Waikar To Lok Sabha From Mumbai
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Bombay High Court Upholds Election Of Shiv Sena Shinde Faction's Ravindra Waikar To Lok Sabha From Mumbai

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Thursday dismissed the election petition filed by Amol Kirtikar, a candidate from Uddhav Thackeray faction, who had challenged the election of Ravindra Waikar, a leader from Eknath Shinde faction, to the 18th Lok Sabha from Mumbai North-West constituency.Single-judge Justice Sandeep Marne held that Kirtikar failed to establish how the alleged acts on part of the. …

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SC orders status quo in Malankara church dispute
3 weeks, 3 days ago

SC orders status quo in Malankara church dispute

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered that the status quo be maintained in the long-standing dispute between the Malankara Orthodox and Jacobite factions over the administration of churches in Kerala. The order comes amid renewed tensions following the Supreme Court’s directive on December 3, which ordered the Jacobite faction to hand over control of six disputed churches to the Orthodox …

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BJP faction to hold grand celebrations on BSY birthday
3 weeks, 5 days ago

BJP faction to hold grand celebrations on BSY birthday

Hindustan Times  

The pro-Vijayendra faction of the BJP will be organising a grand celebration of senior leader and BJP parliamentary board member BS Yediyurappa’s birthday on February 27, 2025, in Davanagere district, people familiar with the matter said. The pro-Vijayendra faction of the BJP will be organising a grand celebration of senior leader and BJP parliamentary board member BS Yediyurappa’s birthday on …

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Why the ball is in Pinarayi govt court in Malankara Church factional feud
1 month ago

Why the ball is in Pinarayi govt court in Malankara Church factional feud

India Today  

A century-old legal battle between the Orthodox and Jacobite factions of the Malankara Church in Kerala for control of certain churches and assets may finally end after the Supreme Court’s December 3 directive that six churches that both sides had laid claim to be handed over to the Orthodox group. This can be read in light of the Pinarayi Vijayan …

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Why Kerala's Malankara Christian factions are in a centuries-old power struggle
1 month ago

Why Kerala's Malankara Christian factions are in a centuries-old power struggle

India Today  

The dispute between the two factions of the Malankara Christians in Kerala, the Orthodox Syrian Church and the Jacobite Syrian Church remains a deeply entrenched issue, tracing its origins back to centuries. The Malankara Church was established in the 15th century as St. Thomas Christians resisted Portuguese efforts to impose Latin Catholic practices, choosing instead to follow the Patriarch of …

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In century-old Malankara Church conflict, SC issues Jacobite faction stern warning
1 month, 1 week ago

In century-old Malankara Church conflict, SC issues Jacobite faction stern warning

Hindustan Times  

The century-old tussle between the Jacobite and Orthodox factions of the Malankara Church in Kerala over control of certain churches and ancillary properties may finally see a resolution with the Supreme Court on Tuesday upholding its 2017 judgement and directing the Jacobite faction to comply with it. A bench of justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan informed the Jacobite Syrian …

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Kerala Church Feud : Supreme Court Says Jacobite Members Are In Contempt, Asks Them To Hand Over 6 Churches To Malankara Group
1 month, 1 week ago

Kerala Church Feud : Supreme Court Says Jacobite Members Are In Contempt, Asks Them To Hand Over 6 Churches To Malankara Group

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday observed that the members of the Jacobite Syrian Church are in contempt for "wilfully disobeying" the judgments regarding the entrustment of Churches to the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church as per the 1934 Constitution.The Court directed the members of the Jacobite church to hand over the administration of three churches each in Ernakulam and. The Supreme …

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Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge hits out at PM Narendra Modi and BJP: ‘They hate common man’
1 month, 1 week ago

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge hits out at PM Narendra Modi and BJP: ‘They hate common man’

Hindustan Times  

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, saying that they are leaving no stone unturned to break the unity of the country. Speaking at a public gathering in the national capital, Kharge said the BJP hates the common man of the country. The Congress chief also invoked Dr. Bhim Rao …

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Maharashtra CM Face: Will Devendra Fadnavis Take Over as CM Today? | ABP News
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra CM Face: Will Devendra Fadnavis Take Over as CM Today? | ABP News

ABP News  

In Maharashtra, discussions within the Mahayuti are intensifying over the Chief Ministerial post following the alliance's significant victory in the state assembly elections. The alliance, which includes the BJP, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar's faction of the NCP, secured a clear majority. Reports suggest that the BJP might push for Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis to take the top …

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Maharashtra CM to Be Announced Today! Decision Expected After Mahayuti Meeting | ABP News
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra CM to Be Announced Today! Decision Expected After Mahayuti Meeting | ABP News

ABP News  

In Maharashtra, discussions within the Mahayuti are intensifying over the Chief Ministerial post following the alliance's significant victory in the state assembly elections. The alliance, which includes the BJP, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar's faction of the NCP, secured a clear majority. Reports suggest that the BJP might push for Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis to take the top …

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Breaking News: Intense Buzz in Delhi Over Maharashtra CM Face | ABP News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Breaking News: Intense Buzz in Delhi Over Maharashtra CM Face | ABP News

ABP News  

In Maharashtra, discussions within the Mahayuti are intensifying over the Chief Ministerial post following the alliance's significant victory in the state assembly elections. The alliance, which includes the BJP, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar's faction of the NCP, secured a clear majority. Reports suggest that the BJP might push for Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis to take the top …

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Eknath Shinde faction MPs meet Home Minister Amit Shah as Mahayuti set to decide next Maharashtra CM name
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Eknath Shinde faction MPs meet Home Minister Amit Shah as Mahayuti set to decide next Maharashtra CM name

India TV News  

The Member of Parliament of Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Parliament on Wednesday. Eknath Shinde supports BJP candidate for CM The meeting took place in parralel with Shinde's press conference regarding the name of next Maharashtra Chief Minsiter. Devendra Fadnavis set to becomes CM It is pertinent to mention that Fadnavis is almost certain …

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Shiv Sena Leaders Met Ajit Pawar's NCP Faction To Seek Support For Eknath Shinde For CM's Chair
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Shiv Sena Leaders Met Ajit Pawar's NCP Faction To Seek Support For Eknath Shinde For CM's Chair

ABP News  

Amid the ongoing suspense over the Chief Minister's choice in Maharashtra, the leaders of the Eknath Shinde camp have reached out to the Ajit Pawar faction over support for Eknath Shinde for the top post in the state. They also suggested that the Ajit Pawar's NCP faction has not made any decision on support to Shinde's Sena yet. Meanwhile, Shiv …

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Maharashtra elections 2024: A tale of extreme victory margins
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra elections 2024: A tale of extreme victory margins

India Today  

The 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections delivered unprecedented and unpredictable results, particularly in victory margins. KEY TRENDS FROM THE PAST Close fights are common: Since 1985, at least 20 per cent of seats in Maharashtra elections have been won by margins lower than five per cent. This climbed to 36 per cent in 2024 Since 1985, at least 20 per cent …

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VVD Senator Edith Schippers will resign to become CEO at pharma firm Mosadex
1 month, 2 weeks ago

VVD Senator Edith Schippers will resign to become CEO at pharma firm Mosadex

NL Times  

Senator Edith Schippers will vacate her seat within a matter of weeks take over as the next CEO of pharmaceutical wholesaler Mosadex. While it was not immediately clear who will take her place as a senator, Schippers confirmed on Monday that Deputy Faction Leader Tanja Klip-Martin was unanimously chosen to become the next VVD leader in the Eerste Kamer. Schippers, …

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NCP vs NCP battle: Ajit Pawar's outfit beats rival faction in 29 seats
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NCP vs NCP battle: Ajit Pawar's outfit beats rival faction in 29 seats

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: The Ajit Pawar-led NCP has defeated the NCP headed by his uncle Sharad Pawar in 29 seats in the contest between the two rival factions in the Maharashtra assembly elections. Ajit Pawar faced a big setback in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls when his cousin and Sharad Pawar's daughter Supriya Sule defeated his wife Sunetra Pawar on their home …

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Twilight of a titan: Sharad Pawar’s journey from rain-drenched resilience to fading influence
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Twilight of a titan: Sharad Pawar’s journey from rain-drenched resilience to fading influence

Firstpost  

Once Maharashtra’s undisputed political titan, Sharad Pawar now faces an uphill battle as his emotional appeals fail to resonate with voters in the 2024 Assembly elections Sharad Pawar’s career is a testament to resilience, strategic acumen and the ability to wield emotional appeal like few others. Collapse of NCP strongholds Despite setbacks, Sharad Pawar showcased his resilience during the 2024 …

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Election results Highlights: CM Eknath Shinde picked as Shiv Sena's legislative leader
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Election results Highlights: CM Eknath Shinde picked as Shiv Sena's legislative leader

Hindustan Times  

Election results live: Maharashtra minister Deepak Kesarkar said that Shiv Sena MLAs feel Eknath Shinde should continue to work as the state chief minister. Election results Highlights: In a historic mandate, the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secured a landslide victory in Maharashtra, leaving the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi stunned. • BJP won 132 out of 148 seats it contested, with allies …

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Election results Highlights: CM Eknath Shinde picked as Shiv Sena's legislative leader
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Election results Highlights: CM Eknath Shinde picked as Shiv Sena's legislative leader

Hindustan Times  

Election results live: Maharashtra minister Deepak Kesarkar said that Shiv Sena MLAs feel Eknath Shinde should continue to work as the state chief minister. Election results Highlights: In a historic mandate, the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secured a landslide victory in Maharashtra, leaving the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi stunned. • BJP won 132 out of 148 seats it contested, with allies …

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Eknath Shinde emerges as the true heir to Bal Thackeray’s legacy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Eknath Shinde emerges as the true heir to Bal Thackeray’s legacy

The Hindu  

The Maharashtra Assembly election results on Saturday have provided a definitive answer to two questions that have dominated State politics for over two years — who represents the ‘real’ Shiv Sena as the rightful inheritor of Bal Thackeray’s legacy, and who holds the mantle of the ‘real NCP ’. Since Mr. Shinde’s rebellion against his party chief and mentor Uddhav …

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Does Maharashtra win settle debate on Eknath Shinde and ‘real’ Shiv Sena?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Does Maharashtra win settle debate on Eknath Shinde and ‘real’ Shiv Sena?

Firstpost  

The Maharashtra election results are out and it’s a thumping victory for the Mahayuti alliance of the BJP, the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and the Ajit Pawar-led NCP. His faction is leading in 55 of the 81 contested seats, outperforming the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde with supporters flashes victory signs as the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance …

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