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  Maharashtra Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar allotted Ajit Pawar's cabin in the state secretariat

  Maharashtra | February 03, 2026 11:14 IST

  As per the government order, the chambers on the fifth, sixth, and seventh floors of the Secretariat, which were previously used by Ajit Pawar, have now been allocated to Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar.

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  Sunetra Pawar to be NCP national president, say sources; final decision soon

  Maharashtra | February 02, 2026 14:46 IST

  Sunetra Pawar took oath as the state's first woman deputy CM on Saturday, barely three days after NCP leader Ajit Pawar and four others died in an air crash at Baramati in Pune district.

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  Sunetra Pawar takes oath as first woman Maharashtra deputy CM, 3 days after Ajit Pawar's death

  Maharashtra | January 31, 2026 19:07 IST

  Governor Acharya Devvrat administered the oath of office to Sunetra Pawar in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

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  Sunetra Pawar to be Maharashtra Deputy CM after Ajit Pawar’s death? NCP leader drops a big hint

  Maharashtra | January 30, 2026 19:44 IST

  Senior NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal said a consensus has been reached to appoint Sunetra Pawar as the Legisltaure party leader and a confirmation will come in a few hours.

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  When Ajit Pawar recounted his in-flight chat with Fadnavis about surviving accidents | VIDEO

  Maharashtra | January 29, 2026 19:54 IST

  Ajit Pawar plane crash: An old video shows Ajit Pawar describing the turbulence caused by thick cloud cover and recalls seeking reassurance from Fadnavis aboard a flight. The CM responded calmly, saying he survived multiple accidents and that his luck would see them both through.

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  Ajit Pawar's old tweet on 'safe plane landings' resurfaces after his tragic death

  Maharashtra | January 28, 2026 15:44 IST

  Ajit Pawar died on Wednesday morning after the chartered aircraft he was travelling in crash-landed near the Baramati airport while attempting to land. According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), all five people on board, including Pawar, lost their lives.

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  Maharashtra Municipal Corporation polls: NCP reunion likely on cards; BJP, Shiv Sena seal strategy

  Maharashtra | December 23, 2025 13:52 IST

  Maharashtra Municipal Corporation polls: Pune has become central to these political developments, with both factions of the Nationalist Congress Party signalling their readiness to join hands for the civic elections.

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  Convicted NCP minister Manikrao Kokate resigns from Maharashtra Cabinet, says Ajit Pawar

  Maharashtra | December 18, 2025 18:51 IST

  Ajit Pawar said he has forwarded Manikrao Kokate’s resignation to Maharashtra Chief Minister for due consideration and acceptance, in accordance with constitutional procedure.

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  Maharashtra: BJP's googly triggers fresh discord within Shiv Sena UBT over Leader of Opposition pick

  Maharashtra | December 09, 2025 14:28 IST

  The BJP is reported to have offered the post of Leader of the Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly to Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar and the same post in the Legislative Council to Anil Parab. This move is being viewed as an attempt to create divisions within the MVA.

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  Fadnavis forms probe panel into Rs 4,500 cr Navi Mumbai land scam allegations against Shirsat

  Maharashtra | November 28, 2025 10:05 IST

  Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the formation of a six-member committee, headed by the Konkan Divisional Commissioner, to investigate allegations against Minister Sanjay Shirsat.

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  Video: Navneet Rana’s bold stand on 'religious pride' stirs political debate in Amravati

  Maharashtra | November 27, 2025 14:48 IST

  During her speech in Amravati, Navneet Rana drew attention to the recent hoisting of the religious flag in Ayodhya by PM Modi. She criticised external entities like Pakistan for opposing this act, urging supporters to firmly uphold national pride and unity.

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  Rebellion in Sharad Pawar's NCP? Ex-minister Salil Deshmukh quits party ahead of local body polls

  Maharashtra | November 20, 2025 23:55 IST

  Salil cited health reasons for his decision, though few in political circles believe this. Reports indicate that a major dispute had broken out within the Deshmukh family over the distribution of election tickets.

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  Maharashtra: Shiv Sena ministers skip cabinet meetings, Opposition claims tiff between BJP, Shinde

  India | November 18, 2025 16:49 IST

  The recent defections from the Shiv Sena to the BJP in Kalyan Dombivli appeared to be the immediate trigger, according to those familiar with the matter.

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  Sharad Pawar calls for probe into Ajit Pawar's son Parth's Pune land deal

  Maharashtra | November 08, 2025 17:41 IST

  The case relates to the reported sale of 40 acres of government land in Pune’s Mundhwa area, valued at around Rs 1,800 crore. Opposition leaders claim that the land was acquired for about Rs 300 crore along with a stamp duty waiver by a firm linked to Parth, Sharad Pawar's grandnephew.

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  Maharashtra: Indranil Naik appointed as Gondia’s new guardian minister, replacing Babasaheb Patil

  Maharashtra | October 17, 2025 17:24 IST

  Party sources revealed that former guardian minister Babasaheb Patil stepped down citing an increased workload and mounting ministerial responsibilities. A senior NCP leader from the Ajit Pawar camp shared that Patil found it challenging to manage multiple portfolios simultaneously.

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  Aap Ki Adalat: Fadnavis rules out any alliance with Uddhav, says 'present combination will continue'

  India | August 02, 2025 22:08 IST

  Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis featured on the latest episode of popular show Aap Ki Adalat, hosted by India TV Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma. Fadnavis was at his candid best, responding to questions from Maharashtra politics to his Mahayuti government.

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  Fadnavis cracks whip on Shinde? Maharashtra CM restricts urban development ministry amid rift buzz

  India | July 23, 2025 16:07 IST

  The Maharashtra government has made it compulsory to obtain the chief minister's approval for all major schemes and projects under the urban development department.

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  Secret meeting? CM Fadnavis, Aaditya Thackeray spend three hours at same Mumbai hotel | VIDEO

  India | July 19, 2025 23:38 IST

  Chie Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray were reportedly present at the same hotel in Mumbai, the Sofitel Hotel, for nearly three hours. Their presence at the venue at same time has triggered intense speculation about a possible shakeup in Maharashtra once again.

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  Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Shirsat seen with bag of full of cash day after Income Tax notice

  India | July 11, 2025 17:12 IST

  A video shared by Sanjay Raut showed Sanjay Shirsat sitting in a hotel room with a suitcase full of cash beside him.

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  We have come together to stay together: Uddhav Thackeray on reunion with cousin Raj after 20 years

  Maharashtra | July 05, 2025 14:10 IST

  Uddhav took a strong stance against the central and state governments’ attempts to impose Hindi on Maharashtra, "We accept Hindustan, but we will not tolerate the forced imposition of Hindi," he said.