Interestingly, on Friday, in a big blow to Thackeray, the EC allotted the name 'Shiv Sena' and its poll symbol 'bow and arrow' to the group led by CM Shinde.

Uddhav Thackeray meeting: The meeting of Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) leaders, deputy leaders, elected representatives and spokespersons will be held at Thackeray's residence 'Matoshree' in suburban Bandra in the afternoon, Thackeray's aide said.

The decision to withdraw the strike was taken after Fadnavis assured them that the power companies will not be privatized, on the contrary, the government will invest Rs 50,000 crores in the power companies.

Jain community protest: In Delhi, thousands of people belonging to the Jain community protested at India Gate with banners, and posters demanding that 'Shri Sammed Shikarji' should not be turned into a tourist place.

The body was found on Friday evening in Tara village in Panvel and the deceased has been identified as Sanjay Maruti Karle of Pune's Talegaon Dabhade area, police official said.

Navy sailor suicide: The Indian Navy said an accidental death report has been filed in the case and an investigation has been initiated.

Andheri East bypolls: Raj Thackeray wrote to Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, requesting him to not field a candidate for the Andheri East bypolls against Rutuja Latke, who is the candidate of Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena.

Mumbai: The incident took place around 1 pm. The accident was recorded on a car cam of another vehicle that was crossing the place.

Maharashtra news: After the decision is reversed, CBI will be bestowed with the power to investigate freely in the state. According to sources, the Shinde-Fadnavis government will soon approve the proposal by placing it in the cabinet meeting.

Maharashtra cabinet expansion: The expansion is finally happening almost 40 days after Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis took oath as the chief minister and deputy chief minister, respectively.

Election Commission sources said the two sides have been asked to submit documents, including letters of support from the legislative and organisational wings of the party and the written statements of the rival factions.

Maharashtra fuel price cut: Shinde informed reporters after a cabinet meeting at Mantralaya that the decision would entail a burden of Rs 6,000 crore on the state exchequer.

President election: Last week, Sena MPs Rahul Shewale and Rajendra Gavit had written to Thackeray and sought that the party back Droupadi Murmu.

Maharashtra news: Shinde and Fadnavis, who assumed office on June 30 made courtesy calls on President Ram Nath Kovind and Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu.

The BJP, which wheeled back to power, after forging an alliance with Shiv Sena is expected to get important portfolios, sources said.

In a letter issued by the Shiv Sena, Thackeray said that Shinde has been indulging in "anti-party activities" and has voluntarily given up his membership.

The ex-CM said that the original deal for the 2019 elections was that the Sena leader would be CM for 2.5 years, and he would've stepped down to pave way for a BJP CM.

In this Sena vs Sena battle, Eknath Shinde's camp had earlier asked Uddhav to leave this unnatural Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance and patch up with the BJP, however, no such move was made by the chief minister.

Uddhav wanted to resign as Maharashtra Chief Minister after the Facebook LIVE he conducted on June 22 but was stopped by Sharad Pawar, sources said.

Sources also suggest that Thackeray was close to resigning after he went live on Facebook the night of the rebellion. However, NCP chief Sharad Pawar had stopped him from doing so.