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1 day, 18 hours ago

Sudhakaran endorses Ramesh Chennithala as potential CM candidate

KANNUR: Congress state president K Sudhakaran has endorsed senior party leader Ramesh Chennithala as a potential chief ministerial candidate, with the next assembly elections scheduled for 2026. Addressing a press meet in Kannur, Sudhakaran said that Chennithala, given his experience, deserves a claim to the chief minister’s post. The comments came in response to SNDP Yogam general secretary Vellappally Natesan’s …

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6 days, 18 hours ago

PM Modi set to visit Kuwait this week, marking first Indian Prime Ministerial visit in 43 years

India TV News

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kuwait on 21-22 December 2024, at the invitation of His Highness Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Amir of the State of Kuwait. During his conversation, the Prime Minister thanked the leadership of Kuwait for taking care of the one million-strong Indian community living in Kuwait. EAM Jaishankar Kuwait visit Earlier in …

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1 week ago

Why cabinet tightrope will test Mahayuti's balance

India Today

The BJP-led Mahayuti secured a runaway victory in the Maharashtra assembly election, but intense jockeying for ministerial berths and portfolios meant the expansion of council of ministers could take place only three weeks after the results were declared on November 23. Even chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and deputy chief ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar were sworn in only 12 …

Shiv Sena Mahayuti Ministers Maratha Bjp Minister Shinde

1 week ago

University sector expects Ministerial Direction 107 to be replaced with 'fairer' approach to student visas

ABC

The university sector expects a controversial visa processing direction to be replaced before the end of the year, despite the education minister previously vowing it will remain until international student caps can be enforced. Education Minister Jason Clare has repeatedly described Ministerial Direction 107 as a "de facto" cap on international students, with about 60,000 fewer higher education visas granted …

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1 week ago

Mahayuti MLAs express discontent after cabinet expansion, Devendra Fadnavis reacts

India Today

The Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra cabinet got expanded on December 15 with leaders of the Mahayuti alliance taking oath as ministers. After the swearing-in ceremony, several leaders of the Mahayuti alliance openly expressed their displeasure over being denied ministerial berths during the cabinet expansion while speaking to India Today TV on the first day of the Winter Session of the Maharashtra …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Shiv Sena MLA Narendra Bhondekar denied ministerial berth, resigns from party post

Live Mint

Maharashtra Politics: Narendra Bhondekar, an MLA from Eknath Shinde's faction of the Shiv Sena, has resigned from his position as deputy leader of the party after being overlooked for a cabinet berth, NDTV reports. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis completed his cabinet expansion exercise as 39 MLAs took oath in Nagpur more than three weeks after the assembly election results …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Those left out in cabinet expansion to also get chance later: Maharashtra DyCM Ajit Pawar

New Indian Express

NAGPUR: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday said the ruling Mahayuti will also give a chance to other legislators, who have not found a place in the current ministry, during this government's tenure. "We will give an opportunity to others also for two-and-a-half years," NCP leader Pawar said addressing a gathering of his party workers in Nagpur before …

Maharashtra Pawar Bjp Ncp Cabinet Ministers Minister Ajit

1 week, 5 days ago

Karnataka winter session: When are you going to ‘kick the door’ to get CM’s post, Opposition asks D.K. Shivakumar

The Hindu

Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar’s remarks that the ministerial post did not come to him on a platter even in the Cabinet of S.M. Krishna, though he was his trusted lieutenant and that he got the post by “kicking the door”, paved the way for a speculative debate in the Legislative Assembly on Thursday with the Opposition asking him …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Maharashtra Cabinet expansion likely on Dec 14, BJP may keep 22 ministerial berths: Report

India TV News

A senior BJP leader told news agency PTI that the cabinet expansion of the Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra government is likely to take place by December 14 and added that the Shiv Sena would not get the home department and was also unlikely to be allocated the revenue portfolio. Saying that Devendra Fadnavis has left for Delhi on Wednesday, the CMO …

Maharashtra Shiv Sena Bjp Pti Leader Devendra Fadnavis

2 weeks ago

India, EU agree on holding first ministerial Strategic Foreign Policy Dialogue

Hindustan Times

NEW DELHI: India and the European Union agreed on Tuesday to hold the first ministerial Strategic Foreign Policy Dialogue between the two sides, with the move being seen as part of preparations for the India-EU Summit to be held next year. We agreed to hold the first ministerial Strategic Foreign Policy Dialogue soon.” This was the first direct contact between …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Maharashtra Govt Formation: Fadnavis Dials Eknath Shinde Again, CM’s Son Denies Vying For Deputy Post — Updates

ABP News

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday appointed Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani as central observers for the selection of the Maharashtra BJP Legislature Party leader. The BJP Parliamentary Board made the announcement in a press statement, stating, "The BJP Parliamentary Board has appointed Shri Vijay Rupani, former Chief Minister of Gujarat and Punjab …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Maharashtra: Reports of Deputy CM post for me is baseless, says Eknath Shinde's son Shrikant

India TV News

Amid deadlock over Maharashtra CM post, Shrikant Shinde, Shiv Sena MP and son of Eknath Shinde on Monday rejected reports of a demand for the Deputy Chief Minister post for him. Hon caretaker Chief Minister Shri Eknath Shinde had to take rest at his native place for two days due to health issues. There have been speculations about me becoming …

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"Already given my unconditional support": Eknath Shinde backs BJP candidate for Maharashtra CM

Op India

Caretaker Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde reiterated his full, unconditional support to the chief ministerial candidate in Maharashtra, stating that the people have delivered a historic mandate in favour of the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance. The Chief Minister candidate will be decided tomorrow.” Meanwhile, Nationalist Congress Party Chief Ajit Pawar had earlier clarified that the Chief Minister would …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Cabinet formation: Ajit Pawar is in a spot selecting ministers

Hindustan Times

Mumbai: The Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party is likely to get 11 berths in the ministerial council of the newly elected Mahayuti government. NCP chief Ajit Pawar “Our party held nine cabinet berths in the previous government, so we have to ask two seniors to take a break,” said an NCP insider. They are also keen to include fresh faces …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Jharkhand Election Result: Will Kalpana Soren get a ministerial berth in husband Hemant Soren’s cabinet?

Live Mint

Hemant Soren will be sworn in as Jharkhand Chief Minister for the fourth time on November 28, during a ceremony scheduled in Ranchi’s Morabadi Ground. Shot to limelight when Soren was in jail Kalpana Soren, 39, shot to the limelight for the first time after Hemant Soren was arrested in an alleged land scam case in January 2024. Apart from …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Jharkhand Election Result: Will Kalpana Soren get a ministerial berth in husband Hemant Soren's cabinet?

Live Mint

As Hemant Soren prepares for his fourth term as Jharkhand Chief Minister, speculation mounts over the potential appointment of his wife, Kalpana Soren, to his cabinet. Hemant Soren will be sworn in as Jharkhand Chief Minister for the fourth time on November 28, during a ceremony scheduled in Ranchi’s Morabadi Ground. Shot to limelight when Soren was in jail Kalpana …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

BJP firm on Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde may have to swallow bitter pill

India Today

Suspense over the new Maharashtra Chief Minister continued as the BJP remained firm on Devendra Fadnavis for the top post and ruled out a 'Bihar model' as suggested by some leaders of its Mahayuti ally Shiv Sena, who have been pushing their case for Eknath Shinde to return as the Chief Minister. Shukla said the BJP top brass had always …

Bihar Maharashtra Party Chief Minister Shiv Sena Mahayuti Sena

4 weeks ago

How Hemant Soren will ensure inclusivity with alliance partners in his cabinet

India Today

The newly re-elected Hemant Soren government in Jharkhand is working on a blueprint for an inclusive cabinet. The INDIA bloc, which includes the JMM, Congress, Rashtriya Janata Dal, and the CPI-ML, secured a decisive mandate in the recently held assembly elections, winning 56 of the 81 seats. The Rashtriya Janata Dal is likely to receive one ministerial berth, while the …

Congress Jharkhand Hemant Soren

4 weeks ago

Soren invites PM Modi to attend oath-taking ceremony after landslide victory in Jharkhand assembly polls

New Indian Express

Earlier, the couple had also invited several prominent political figures, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, Dipankar Bhattacharya, Arvind Kejriwal, MK Stalin, Mamata Banerjee, and Kanimozhi, among others. The swearing-in ceremony at Morhabadi Ground is expected to be a show of strength for the INDIA bloc, much like the event held at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan ahead of the Lok …

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4 weeks ago

Too many ministerial aspirants in Pune district, but limited spots

Hindustan Times

PUNE The recently concluded Maharashtra assembly elections have brought a significant number of experienced legislators from Western Maharashtra into the state assembly. However, the strong majority of the ruling Mahayuti alliance presents a challenge as the limited number of cabinet spots may leave many hopefuls disappointed. Many of the elected legislators from Pune district, having won for the third or …

Maharashtra Shiv Sena Mahayuti Pune Bjp Mla Ncp

4 weeks, 1 day ago

MPs to vote on assisted dying as row over ministerial criticism deepens

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy MPs will take part in a vote this week on …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Maharashtra: Eknath Shinde likely to become Deputy CM under Fadnavis, say sources

India TV News

BJP's Devendra Fadnavis is widely expected to become the next Chief Minister of Maharashtra, as sources suggest that there are no objections from within the Mahayuti coalition regarding his appointment. With Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar set to join him in a potential power-sharing arrangement, the old formula of one Chief Minister and two Deputy Chief Ministers could be revived. …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Laddu Adulteration Probe Gains Momentum

Deccan Chronicle

Tirupati: The Special Investigation Team that would probe the allegation that adulterated ghee was used in the preparation of Tirumala Srivari Laddus will have its operational base here. The SIT consists of five core members, including officials from the CBI, state police and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. The SIT comprises Hyderabad zone CBI joint director Veeresh …

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1 month, 1 week ago

University sector in chaos amid uncertainty over government's plan to cap international students

ABC

The fate of government plans to cap international student enrolments from the start of next year hangs in the balance, with the Coalition yet to announce whether it will support the contentious changes with only two parliament sitting weeks left before the deadline. Labor plans to bring temporary migration numbers back to pre-pandemic levels and crack down on dodgy education …

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Sudhakaran endorses Ramesh Chennithala as potential CM candidate

PM Modi set to visit Kuwait this week, marking first Indian Prime Ministerial visit in 43 years

Why cabinet tightrope will test Mahayuti's balance

University sector expects Ministerial Direction 107 to be replaced with 'fairer' approach to student visas

Mahayuti MLAs express discontent after cabinet expansion, Devendra Fadnavis reacts

Shiv Sena MLA Narendra Bhondekar denied ministerial berth, resigns from party post

Those left out in cabinet expansion to also get chance later: Maharashtra DyCM Ajit Pawar

Karnataka winter session: When are you going to ‘kick the door’ to get CM’s post, Opposition asks D.K. Shivakumar

Maharashtra Cabinet expansion likely on Dec 14, BJP may keep 22 ministerial berths: Report

India, EU agree on holding first ministerial Strategic Foreign Policy Dialogue

Maharashtra Govt Formation: Fadnavis Dials Eknath Shinde Again, CM’s Son Denies Vying For Deputy Post — Updates

Maharashtra: Reports of Deputy CM post for me is baseless, says Eknath Shinde's son Shrikant

"Already given my unconditional support": Eknath Shinde backs BJP candidate for Maharashtra CM

Cabinet formation: Ajit Pawar is in a spot selecting ministers

Jharkhand Election Result: Will Kalpana Soren get a ministerial berth in husband Hemant Soren’s cabinet?

Jharkhand Election Result: Will Kalpana Soren get a ministerial berth in husband Hemant Soren's cabinet?

BJP firm on Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde may have to swallow bitter pill

How Hemant Soren will ensure inclusivity with alliance partners in his cabinet

Soren invites PM Modi to attend oath-taking ceremony after landslide victory in Jharkhand assembly polls

Too many ministerial aspirants in Pune district, but limited spots

MPs to vote on assisted dying as row over ministerial criticism deepens

Maharashtra: Eknath Shinde likely to become Deputy CM under Fadnavis, say sources

Laddu Adulteration Probe Gains Momentum

University sector in chaos amid uncertainty over government's plan to cap international students