Maha crisis: Rebel group submits list of 37 MLAs to Dy Speaker

Mumbai (IANS) As the Maharashtra political crisis continued for the fourth day, the rebel group led by Minister Eknath Shinde has submitted a list of his 37 MLAs to Deputy Speaker of Legislative Assembly Narhari Zirwal.

The list, submitted…

7 tourists rescued by owner of sinking houseboat in J&K's Dal Lake

Srinagar (IANS) Seven tourists were rescued on Thursday from a sinking houseboat in Jammu and Kashmir's Dal Lake by the owner of the houseboat.

A houseboat called 'Kolahoi' started sinking this morning after incessant rains in the…

Bowing out? CM Uddhav Thackeray makes farewell calls

Mumbai (IANS) Ahead of his possible resignation, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray started making 'final calls' after his emotional challenge to the rebels previous evening that he was ready to quit the post (CM) as well as Shiv Sena chief,…

'Rebel Station': 70 rooms booked for 7 days at Guwahati Radisson Blu, cost around Rs 1.12 cr

Guwahati (IANS) The Radisson Blu luxury hotel, located on National Highway 37 on the outskirts of Assam's main city has become the centre of attention ever since rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde camped there along with 40-odd MLAs, posing…

Maha crisis: Rebel Sena Minister claims 34 MLAs with Eknath Shinde

Mumbai (IANS) Shiv Sena Minister Eknath Shinde, who has raised a banner of revolt, has the support of 34 MLAs, claimed his supporter and Minister of State Omprakash Babarao Kadu alias Bachhu Kadu.

Kadu, of the Prahar Janshakti Party (PJP),…

Shiv Sena MLAs have not revolted against party: Maha Minister Eknath Shinde

Surat (IANS) The dissident group of Shiv Sena MLAs finally boarded a chartered flight from the Surat airport after keeping the chartered plane waiting for hours.

Before boarding the flight, rebel Shiv Sena leader and Maharastra Cabinet Minister…

No link to rioting, attempt made to give mala fide colour to lawful demolitions: UP govt to SC

New Delhi (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government has told the Supreme Court that the plea against the recent demolition of houses is an attempt to give a mala fide colour to a lawful action taken by the local development authorities as per the procedure…

Talk of leadership change ends in Karnataka as Modi backs Bommai

Bengaluru (IANS) Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai is a relieved man after the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Karnataka as it has put an end to the rumours about a change of leadership in the state.

Modi praised Bommai at a public rally…

Shiv Sena-rebels group lock horns to wrest control over party

Mumbai (IANS) As the suspense over the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) fate continued, a power struggle erupted between the Shiv Sena and rebels group to wrest control over the party, here on Wednesday.

Sena's chief whip Sunil Prabhu shot off a…

CBI arrests Joints Drug Controller of CDSCO, aide in bribery case

New Delhi (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has said that they have apprehended a Joint Drug Controller (JDC) of Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) and the Director of a private company for allegedly demanding bribe…