The Supreme Court on Friday noted that suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma's remark against Prophet Muhammad were made either for cheap publicity, political agenda or for some nefarious activities.Hearing a plea filed by her lawyer which sought o club FIRs against her for remark against Prophet, the apex court said these people don't have respect for other religions. When her lawyer pointed out that Nupur has sought an apology and withdrawn her comment, the court retorted saying she should have gone on live TV and sought forgiveness from the nation. As it rejected her plea, the court obeserved that the ousted BJP's leader's apology was too late and her remarks led to unfortunate incidents. 

SC to Nupur Sharma's lawyer: she should've apologised to nation on live TV

SC to Nupur Sharma's lawyer: she should've apologised to nation on live TV

The Supreme Court on Friday noted that suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma's remark against Prophet Muhammad were made either for cheap publicity, political agenda or for some nefarious activities.

The Supreme Court on Friday noted that suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma's remark against Prophet Muhammad were made either for cheap publicity, political agenda or for some nefarious activities.
Hearing a plea filed by her lawyer which sought to club FIRs against her for remark against Prophet, the apex court said these people don't have respect for other religions.&nbsp;
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When her lawyer pointed out that Nupur has sought an apology and withdrawn her comment, the court retorted saying she should have gone on live TV and sought forgiveness from the nation. The Supreme Court asked what is the business of the TV channel and Nupur Sharma to discuss the matter which is sub-judice, except to promote an agenda? As it rejected her plea, the court obeserved that the ousted BJP's leader's apology was too late and her remarks led to unfortunate incidents.

In yet another twist in the Maharashtra political crisis, Shiv Sena's chief whip Sunil Prabhu has moved an application in the Supreme Court.Prabhu has filed an application in the apex court seeking suspension from house of new Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and 15 other MLAs against whom disqualification petitions have been filed. Prabhu has sought suspension of 16 rebel Shiv Sena MLAs till a final decision is taken on their disqualifiaction on July 11.

Maharashtra crisis: Sena chief whip moves plea in SC

Maharashtra crisis: Sena chief whip moves plea in SC against Shinde camp

Maharashtra crisis: Sena chief whip moves plea in SC against Shinde camp

Prabhu has sought suspension of 16 rebel Shiv Sena MLAs till a final decision is taken on their disqualifiaction on July 11.

In yet another twist in the Maharashtra political crisis, Shiv Sena's chief whip Sunil Prabhu has moved an application in the Supreme Court. Prabhu has filed an application in the apex court seeking suspension from house of new Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and 15 other MLAs against whom disqualification petitions have been filed. 
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 Prabhu has sought suspension of 16 rebel Shiv Sena MLAs till a final decision is taken on their disqualifiaction on July 11. A Supreme Court bench agreed to hear the fresh plea on July 11.

NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Thursday claimed that BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis did not appear to be happy while accepting the deputy chief minister's post in Eknath Shinde's government.
While rebel Shiv Sena leader Shinde was sworn in as the new chief minister of Maharashtra following the collapse of the Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress government, Fadnavis, a former CM who had said he would remain outside, took oath as Shinde's deputy.
"I think Fadnavis has not accepted the number two position happily. His facial expression said it all," Pawar told reporters in Pune.
"(But) He is from Nagpur and he has worked as a `swayamsevak' (with the RSS) and there, when an order comes, it has to be followed," the NCP chief said, adding that Fadnavis might have accepted a junior position due to this`sanskar' (values).
He also spoke about the alleged misuse of central agencies under the BJP government, claiming that he received "love letters" from the Income Tax department regarding his election affidavits in 2004, 2009 and 2014.
Pawar also said that the Eknath Shinde faction, which was camping in Guwahati after rebelling against the Uddhav Thackeray government, had not expected that their leader would become anything more than a deputy CM.
"But after the BJP's central leadership gave the orders, chief minister's post was given to Shinde. Nobody had an inkling about it. I think Shinde himself had no idea. The second surprise, which I do not think is a surprise really, is that Devendra Fadnavis, who worked as CM for five years and then opposition leader, had to take the post of Deputy CM following directions from the central leadership," said Pawar.
He, however, noted that there have been such instances in the past too.
Pawar also rejected rebel Sena MLAs' claims that the Sena's tie-up with NCP and Congress was the primary reason for their rebellion.
“This allegation is baseless. It has no connection with NCP and Congress. Something has to be told to people (as an excuse), which is why NCP and Congress are being blamed," he said.
Pawar also said that he spoke to Shinde and congratulated him.
"Once a person becomes chief minister, he is the CM of the state. He becomes the head of the state and I expect that he would work towards solving the issues of people," the NCP chief said.
Asked about the collapse of the MVA government and what went wrong, Pawar said the Uddhav Thackeray-led government had not fallen short on any front.
"Shinde showed the capability of taking away 39 MLAs, and the success (of his rebellion) lies there. I learnt that the preparation for this was going on for long, as travelling to Surat, from there to Guwahati and then to Goa, these arrangements do not take place suddenly," he said.
As to questions being raised about Uddhav Thackeray's leadership, Pawar said once the Shiv Sena chief reposed faith in someone, he gave that person full responsibility.
"We saw that he had given all the responsibility of the party organization and Legislative Assembly to Shinde. He (Shinde) was given the reins, and I do not know if this development was the fall-out," the NCP chief said.
Asked about parallels being drawn between the developments of 45 years ago when he toppled the Vasantdada Patil government and became chief minister, Pawar said there were no complications like today then.
"We just decided and told Vasantdada that they (the MLAs in Pawar's group) wanted to resign, and after that, he also resigned," Pawar said.
About the Supreme Court allowing a floor test to proceed in Maharashtra, Pawar said the BJP and Shinde faction had a majority, and once such a situation becomes clear, it should be accepted.
"Uddhav Thackeray, after realising that he has lost majority, resigned gracefully," he added.
About accusations that Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut was responsible for the implosion within the party, Pawar said the Shiv Sena was not finished yet, and cited the examples of past rebellions which it survived.
The biggest challenge before the new government would be to gain "credibility" and people's faith, the veteran politician said.
Asked if the MVA alliance will continue in the coming polls in Maharashtra, Pawar said that no decision has been taken in this regard yet.

Sharad Pawar: Fadnavis didn't seem happy accepting Deputy CM's post

"I think Fadnavis has not accepted the number two position happily. His facial expression said it all," Pawar told reporters in Pune.

NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Thursday claimed that BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis did not appear to be happy while accepting the deputy chief minister's post in Eknath Shinde's government.
While rebel Shiv Sena leader Shinde was sworn in as the new chief minister of Maharashtra following the collapse of the Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress government, Fadnavis, a former CM who had said he would remain outside, took oath as Shinde's deputy.
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"I think Fadnavis has not accepted the number two position happily. His facial expression said it all," Pawar told reporters in Pune.
"(But) He is from Nagpur and he has worked as a `swayamsevak' (with the RSS) and there, when an order comes, it has to be followed," the NCP chief said, adding that Fadnavis might have accepted a junior position due to this`sanskar' (values).
He also spoke about the alleged misuse of central agencies under the BJP government, claiming that he received "love letters" from the Income Tax department regarding his election affidavits in 2004, 2009 and 2014.
Pawar also said that the Eknath Shinde faction, which was camping in Guwahati after rebelling against the Uddhav Thackeray government, had not expected that their leader would become anything more than a deputy CM.
"But after the BJP's central leadership gave the orders, chief minister's post was given to Shinde. Nobody had an inkling about it. I think Shinde himself had no idea. The second surprise, which I do not think is a surprise really, is that Devendra Fadnavis, who worked as CM for five years and then opposition leader, had to take the post of Deputy CM following directions from the central leadership," said Pawar.
He, however, noted that there have been such instances in the past too.
Pawar also rejected rebel Sena MLAs' claims that the Sena's tie-up with NCP and Congress was the primary reason for their rebellion.
&ldquo;This allegation is baseless. It has no connection with NCP and Congress. Something has to be told to people (as an excuse), which is why NCP and Congress are being blamed," he said.
Pawar also said that he spoke to Shinde and congratulated him.
"Once a person becomes chief minister, he is the CM of the state. He becomes the head of the state and I expect that he would work towards solving the issues of people," the NCP chief said.
Asked about the collapse of the MVA government and what went wrong, Pawar said the Uddhav Thackeray-led government had not fallen short on any front.
"Shinde showed the capability of taking away 39 MLAs, and the success (of his rebellion) lies there. I learnt that the preparation for this was going on for long, as travelling to Surat, from there to Guwahati and then to Goa, these arrangements do not take place suddenly," he said.
As to questions being raised about Uddhav Thackeray's leadership, Pawar said once the Shiv Sena chief reposed faith in someone, he gave that person full responsibility.
"We saw that he had given all the responsibility of the party organization and Legislative Assembly to Shinde. He (Shinde) was given the reins, and I do not know if this development was the fall-out," the NCP chief said.
Asked about parallels being drawn between the developments of 45 years ago when he toppled the Vasantdada Patil government and became chief minister, Pawar said there were no complications like today then.
"We just decided and told Vasantdada that they (the MLAs in Pawar's group) wanted to resign, and after that, he also resigned," Pawar said.
About the Supreme Court allowing a floor test to proceed in Maharashtra, Pawar said the BJP and Shinde faction had a majority, and once such a situation becomes clear, it should be accepted.
"Uddhav Thackeray, after realising that he has lost majority, resigned gracefully," he added.
About accusations that Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut was responsible for the implosion within the party, Pawar said the Shiv Sena was not finished yet, and cited the examples of past rebellions which it survived.
The biggest challenge before the new government would be to gain "credibility" and people's faith, the veteran politician said.
Asked if the MVA alliance will continue in the coming polls in Maharashtra, Pawar said that no decision has been taken in this regard yet.

Gurgaon officials have decided to issue an advisory to corporate offices encouraging them to consider work-from-home option for its employees on days with heavty rain this monsoon season. 
The decision comes after the city witnesses waterlogging in several places as the Delhi-NCR received first monsoon showers. 
Deputy commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav told reporters that they have identified 112 places locations in the city where there was waterlogging and 16 seniors officials have been assigned the task of preventing any such further incidents. 
The monsoon rolled into Delhi on Thursday, yielding the season's first spell of heavy rain which covered the precipitation deficit and brought the maximum temperature down to 29.4 degrees Celsius, the lowest in around four months.
Most parts of the city reported moderate to heavy rainfall. The Safdarjung observatory, Delhi's base station, recorded 116.6 mm downpour between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm.

Gurgaon to issue work-from-home advisory as rains overwhelm civic infrastructure

Gurgaon officials have decided to issue an advisory to corporate offices encouraging them to consider work-from-home option for its employees on days with heavty rain this monsoon season. 

Deputy commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav told reporters that they have identified 112 places locations in the city where there was waterlogging

Gurgaon officials have decided to issue an advisory to corporate offices encouraging them to consider work-from-home option for its employees on days with heavty rain this monsoon season.&nbsp;
The decision comes after the city witnesses waterlogging in several places as the Delhi-NCR received first monsoon showers.&nbsp;
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Deputy commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav told reporters that they have identified 112 places locations in the city where there was waterlogging and 16 seniors officials have been assigned the task of preventing any such further incidents.&nbsp;
The monsoon rolled into Delhi on Thursday, yielding the season's first spell of heavy rain which covered the precipitation deficit and brought the maximum temperature down to 29.4 degrees Celsius, the lowest in around four months.
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Most parts of the city reported moderate to heavy rainfall. The Safdarjung observatory, Delhi's base station, recorded 116.6 mm downpour between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm.

Former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray extended his best wishes to rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde who took oath as his successor on Thursday. He also congraulated the state's former chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on becoming the new Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra. 
Thackeray tweeted that he hopes that good work is done for Maharashtra under the duo's leadership. 
Shinde has called for a special session of the state assembly on July 2 and 3 with election of a Speaker being one of the things on the agenda. 
Uddhav Thackeray stepped down as chief minister on Wednesday evening after he was asked to face a floor test to prove his majority following a rebellion of Shiv Sena MLAs.
The crisis in the MVA governemnt began on June 21 when Shinde walked away with a bunch of MLAs whose number later swelled to 39 and camped first at Surat and then at Guwahati.
"Shinde always took care of his supporters and party workers. For the first time, a legislator from Thane district has become the chief minister. We are delighted for this decision," said a supporter.
The Sena leader, hailing originally from a village in Satara district in western Maharashtra, is the MLA from Kopri-Pachpakhadi in Thane city.
Some Shinde supporters took out a motorbike rally in Thane and shouted slogans hailing their leader, who is known as a mass leader, often mingling with his voters and hearing their grievances besides holding regular meetings with local Sena workers and functionaries.
Taking a dig at Fadnavis, NCP president Sharad Pawar said in Pune that the BJP leader does not seem to be happy taking over as deputy CM.

Uddhav Thackeray congratulates CM Eknath Shinde, Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis

Former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray extended his best wishes to rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde who took oath as his successor on Thursday

Uddhav Thackeray stepped down as chief minister on Wednesday evening after he was asked to face a floor test to prove his majority following a rebellion of Shiv Sena MLAs.

Former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray extended his best wishes to rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde who took oath as his successor on Thursday. He also congraulated the state's former chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on becoming the new Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra.&nbsp;
Thackeray tweeted that he hopes that good work is done for Maharashtra under the duo's leadership.&nbsp;
Shinde has called for a special session of the state assembly on July 2 and 3 with election of a Speaker being one of the things on the agenda.&nbsp;
Uddhav Thackeray stepped down as chief minister on Wednesday evening after he was asked to face a floor test to prove his majority following a rebellion of Shiv Sena MLAs.
The crisis in the MVA governemnt began on June 21 when Shinde walked away with a bunch of MLAs whose number later swelled to 39 and camped first at Surat and then at Guwahati.
"Shinde always took care of his supporters and party workers. For the first time, a legislator from Thane district has become the chief minister. We are delighted for this decision," said a supporter.
The Sena leader, hailing originally from a village in Satara district in western Maharashtra, is the MLA from Kopri-Pachpakhadi in Thane city.
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Some Shinde supporters took out a motorbike rally in Thane and shouted slogans hailing their leader, who is known as a mass leader, often mingling with his voters and hearing their grievances besides holding regular meetings with local Sena workers and functionaries.
Taking a dig at Fadnavis, NCP president Sharad Pawar said in Pune that the BJP leader does not seem to be happy taking over as deputy CM.

The NIA is looking into the role of "local self-radicalised" groups and other linkages of the two prime accused in the brutal killing of Udaipur tailor Kanhaiya Lal Teli, officials said on Thursday.
The NIA said the two wanted to "strike terror among the masses across the country" through the gruesome act. 
Officials said the agency is looking into the role of "local self-radicalised gangs" and their possible international linkages even as preliminary probe suggests that more people could be involved in the conspiracy to murder Teli.
The NIA officials said the two became members of Pakistan-based Sunni Islamic organisation Dawat-e-Islami via a mobile application and one of them was in touch with some people in Pakistan. They, however, said it was too early to draw conclusions yet.
A team of around 10 NIA personnel, led by an inspector general-rank officer, is camping in Udaipur to take the probe forward.
The Karachi-based Dawat-e-Islami website says it is a "global non-political Islamic organisation working for the propagation of the Quran and Sunnah throughout the globe" and that it was established in 1981.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot visited the tailor’s family and told reporters that he wanted the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to file the charge sheet in a fast-track court as soon as possible, so that the culprits are brought to justice.

Udaipur killing: NIA looking at role of radicalised groups

The NIA is looking into the role of "local self-radicalised" groups and other linkages of the two prime accused in the brutal killing of Udaipur tailor Kanhaiya Lal Teli, officials said on Thursday.

A local court on Thursday sent the two men accused of killing a tailor here to 14-day judicial custody for an identification parade, an official said.

The NIA is looking into the role of "local self-radicalised" groups and other linkages of the two prime accused in the brutal killing of Udaipur tailor Kanhaiya Lal Teli, officials said on Thursday.
The NIA said the two wanted to "strike terror among the masses across the country" through the gruesome act.&nbsp;
Officials said the agency is looking into the role of "local self-radicalised gangs" and their possible international linkages even as preliminary probe suggests that more people could be involved in the conspiracy to murder Teli.
The NIA officials said the two became members of Pakistan-based Sunni Islamic organisation Dawat-e-Islami via a mobile application and one of them was in touch with some people in Pakistan. They, however, said it was too early to draw conclusions yet.
A team of around 10 NIA personnel, led by an inspector general-rank officer, is camping in Udaipur to take the probe forward.
The Karachi-based Dawat-e-Islami website says it is a "global non-political Islamic organisation working for the propagation of the Quran and Sunnah throughout the globe" and that it was established in 1981.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot visited the tailor&rsquo;s family and told reporters that he wanted the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to file the charge sheet in a fast-track court as soon as possible, so that the culprits are brought to justice.
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The Army on Thursday said 13 soldiers of the Territorial Army and five civilians have so far been rescued from the landslide-hit railway construction site in Manipur's Noney district.
At least eight people were killed and over 70 went missing after a massive landslide hit the railway construction site on Wednesday night.
In a statement, the Army said Assam Rifles and Territorial Army troops carried out the rescue operations throughout the day in the general area of the Tupul railway station, in spite of inclement weather.
"The civil administration has cautioned civilians living in downstream areas of the (Ejai) river to take precautions and evacuate due to likelihood of breach in the dam created on the river by the landslide," the statement said.
The search operations will continue during the night, it added.
Engineering equipment, including dozers, have been pressed into service for creating access to the site and help in the rescue efforts, it said.
"Teams of Indian Railways, civil administration, NDRF (National Disaster Response Force), SDRF (State Disaster Response Force) and locals of Noney district are also actively contributing in the search," the statement noted.
"So far, 13 soldiers of Territorial Army and five civilians have been rescued, while mortal remains of seven soldiers and one civilian have been recovered," it said. 

Manipur landslide: 8 people killed, nearly 70 missing

At least eight people were killed and over 70 went missing after a massive landslide hit a railway construction site in Manipur on Wednesday night.

The Army on Thursday said 13 soldiers and five civilians have so far been rescued from the landslide-hit railway construction site in Manipur's Noney district.

The Army on Thursday said 13 soldiers of the Territorial Army and five civilians have so far been rescued from the landslide-hit railway construction site in Manipur's Noney district.
At least eight people were killed and over 70 went missing after a massive landslide hit the railway construction site on Wednesday night.
In a statement, the Army said Assam Rifles and Territorial Army troops carried out the rescue operations throughout the day in the general area of the Tupul railway station, in spite of inclement weather.
"The civil administration has cautioned civilians living in downstream areas of the (Ejai) river to take precautions and evacuate due to likelihood of breach in the dam created on the river by the landslide," the statement said.
The search operations will continue during the night, it added.
Engineering equipment, including dozers, have been pressed into service for creating access to the site and help in the rescue efforts, it said.
"Teams of Indian Railways, civil administration, NDRF (National Disaster Response Force), SDRF (State Disaster Response Force) and locals of Noney district are also actively contributing in the search," the statement noted.
"So far, 13 soldiers of Territorial Army and five civilians have been rescued, while mortal remains of seven soldiers and one civilian have been recovered," it said.&nbsp;
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Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde was on Thursday sworn in as Maharashtra chief minister, while BJP’s Devendra Fadnavis took oath as deputy chief minister.
Shinde began by paying tributes to late Shiv Sena leaders Bal Thackeray and Anand Dighe. His supporters shouted slogans hailing Thackeray and Dighe as he finished taking the oath.
Earlier, Fadnavis had said he will not be part of the new govt but just minutes before the oath ceremony Home Minister Amit Shah tweeted that former Maharashtra CM had agreed to take up the post of Deputy CM at the request of party leadership. 
Fadnavis had sprang a surprise when he announced that Shinde will be the next chief minister. His announcement defied expectations that he would return to the post with the support of the Shinde faction.
(with PTI inputs)

Maharashtra political crisis: Eknath Shinde chief minister, Devendra Fadnavis his deputy

Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde was on Thursday sworn in as Maharashtra chief minister, while BJP’s Devendra Fadnavis took oath as deputy chief minister.

Shinde began by paying tributes to late Shiv Sena leaders Bal Thackeray and Anand Dighe. His supporters shouted slogans hailing Thackeray and Dighe as he finished taking the oath.

Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde was on Thursday sworn in as Maharashtra chief minister, while BJP&rsquo;s Devendra Fadnavis took oath as deputy chief minister.
Shinde began by paying tributes to late Shiv Sena leaders Bal Thackeray and Anand Dighe. His supporters shouted slogans hailing Thackeray and Dighe as he finished taking the oath.
Earlier, Fadnavis had said he will not be part of the new govt but just minutes before the oath ceremony Home Minister Amit Shah tweeted that former Maharashtra CM had agreed to take up the post of Deputy CM at the request of party leadership.&nbsp;
Fadnavis had sprang a surprise when he announced that Shinde will be the next chief minister. His announcement defied expectations that he would return to the post with the support of the Shinde faction.
(with PTI inputs)
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Just hours after BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis said he will not be a part of the new govt and announced the name of rebel Shiv Sena leader as the state's next chief minister, BJP President JP Nadda has said that the central leadership wants him to take charge as the Deputy CM

Maharashtra political crisis: Fadnavis says won't be part of govt, BJP insists

There is no clarity on what led the BJP top brass to ask Fadnavis to join the new ministry minutes after he announced that he will help it from outside.

When Devendra Fadnavis announced that Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde will be the new chief minister of Maharashtra, many were stunned by the political manoeuvre as they expected the 51-year-old BJP leader to occupy the CM&rsquo;s chair for the third time.
Everyone had expected Fadnavis to become the CM again with the Shinde-led group&rsquo;s support. It took a series of missives from top BJP leaders for Fadnavis to change his mind and join the new government, but not as chief minister as many expected.
There is no clarity on what led the BJP top brass to ask Fadnavis to join the new ministry minutes after he announced that he will help it from outside. NCP chief Sharad Pawar said Fadnavis has set an example when it comes to obeying the party&rsquo;s directive.
Fadnavis&rsquo; Mi punha yein (I will come back) remark during the 2019 Assembly election campaign was mocked at by political rivals in the last two and a half years. Fadnavis, who was the first non-Congress leader to complete the five-year term as CM between 2014-19 and also had the shortest tenure of three days as CM in 2019 was all set to return to the top post again, when he declared that Shinde will be the CM instead.
The BJP leader, who will celebrate his 52nd birthday on July 22, has established his credentials as an astute politician, who has hold over the party and state machinery.
(with PTI inputs)
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Eknath Shinde alone will take oath of office at 7.30 pm, and cabinet expansion will take place later, Fadnavis said at a press conference at Raj Bhavan premises after meeting Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari along with Shinde.
"I will not betray the faith Fadnavis has placed in me," Shinde told the media.
The BJP will extend support to Shinde's group, said Fadnavis, a former chief minister and currently leader of opposition in the Assembly. BJP is the single largest party in the legislature.

'Didn't rebel for power,' says CM-designate Eknath Shinde

Eknath Shinde alone will take oath of office at 7.30 pm, and cabinet expansion will take place later, Fadnavis said at a press conference at Raj Bhavan premises after meeting Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari along with Shinde.

Thanking BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, Shinde said that he could've taken the CM post for himself, but he didn't, only someone with a big heart can do that.&nbsp;

Rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde has been sworn-in as Maharashtra's new chief minister.&nbsp;
The announcement by Devendra Fadnavis naming Shinde as chief minister had surprised many as the BJP leader was expected to take the top seat himself.&nbsp;
The move, however, fuelled criticism that Eknath Shinde had rebelled against Uddhav Thackeray for power.&nbsp;
Rejecting the critcisim, Shinde told reporters that he had not rebelled for power. He said that he and the other Sena MLAs with him rebelled only to take forward Balasaheb Thackeray's legacy and they have no greed for power.&nbsp;
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In shocking visuals viral on social media, a woman was mercilessly beaten up by a man in Karnataka. The incident occurred in Vinayak Nagar in Bagalkote district on May 14.
The victim was Sangeetha, a lawyer, and the assailant was her neighbour Mahantesh. He was seen slapping and kicking her, even as witnesses stood mutely.
At one point, Sangeetha tried to defend herself with a stool, but had to drop it as the attack continued. The man was later arrested.
The cause of the assault was personal enmity over a civil dispute, according to the police. The two have been at loggerheads in the past too, with Mahantesh accusing Sangeetha of harassment as well.

Woman slapped, kicked in public in Karnataka; people watch mutely; personal dispute, say police

The victim was Sangeetha, a lawyer, and the assailant was her neighbour Mahantesh. He was seen slapping and kicking her, even as witnesses stood mutely.

In shocking visuals viral on social media, a woman was mercilessly beaten up by a man in Karnataka. The incident occurred in Vinayak Nagar in Bagalkote district on May 14.
The victim was Sangeetha, a lawyer, and the assailant was her neighbour Mahantesh. He was seen slapping and kicking her, even as witnesses stood mutely.
At one point, Sangeetha tried to defend herself with a stool, but had to drop it as the attack continued. The man was later arrested.
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The cause of the assault was personal enmity over a civil dispute, according to the police. The two have been at loggerheads in the past too, with Mahantesh accusing Sangeetha of harassment as well.

The Congress on Friday said the Supreme Court has rightly called out suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma for being "single-handedly responsible for igniting emotions across the country" with her remark against the Prophet, and that the ruling party should hang its head in shame.
In a statement after the Supreme Court's observations against Sharma, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the court has strengthened the party's resolve to fight "destructively divisive ideologies".
"The court has very rightly called out the BJP spokesperson for being 'single-handedly responsible for igniting emotions across the country', and that she should apologise to the entire nation," Ramesh said.
"These remarks by the Supreme Court, which resonate with the entire country, should make the party in power hang its head in shame," he also said.
The Supreme Court slammed Sharma for her "disturbing" remark against Prophet Mohammad and said it led to unfortunate incidents and ignited emotions across the country.
Sharma's remark against the Prophet, made during the course of a TV debate, triggered protests across the country and invited sharp reactions from many Gulf countries. The BJP had subsequently suspended her from the party.
Ramesh said the Supreme Court has held a mirror to this government and called out the "base ugliness" of its actions.
"It is no secret that the BJP seeks to profit from inflaming communal passions. Today, the Supreme Court has strengthened the resolve in every single one of us who are fighting these destructively divisive ideologies," the Congress leader.
Ramesh said the Indian National Congress will never cease its fight against "polarising anti-national forces" of all types which plunge the nation into chaos for political gains and let all Indian citizens bear the consequences of their "perverse actions".

Congress on SC flaying Nupur Sharma: BJP should hang its head in shame

Congress on SC flaying Nupur Sharma: BJP should hang its head in shame

The Congress on Friday said the Supreme Court has rightly called out suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma for being "single-handedly responsible for igniting emotions across the country" with her remark against the Prophet, and that the ruling party should hang its head in shame.
In a statement after the Supreme Court's observations against Sharma, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the court has strengthened the party's resolve to fight "destructively divisive ideologies".
"The court has very rightly called out the BJP spokesperson for being 'single-handedly responsible for igniting emotions across the country', and that she should apologise to the entire nation," Ramesh said.
"These remarks by the Supreme Court, which resonate with the entire country, should make the party in power hang its head in shame," he also said.
The Supreme Court slammed Sharma for her "disturbing" remark against Prophet Mohammad and said it led to unfortunate incidents and ignited emotions across the country.
Sharma's remark against the Prophet, made during the course of a TV debate, triggered protests across the country and invited sharp reactions from many Gulf countries. The BJP had subsequently suspended her from the party.
Ramesh said the Supreme Court has held a mirror to this government and called out the "base ugliness" of its actions.
"It is no secret that the BJP seeks to profit from inflaming communal passions. Today, the Supreme Court has strengthened the resolve in every single one of us who are fighting these destructively divisive ideologies," the Congress leader.
Ramesh said the Indian National Congress will never cease its fight against "polarising anti-national forces" of all types which plunge the nation into chaos for political gains and let all Indian citizens bear the consequences of their "perverse actions".

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar has triggered yet another storm by naming the next vice-chancellor of Rabindra Bharati University (RBU), even as a bill nominating Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, with whose government he shares an acrimonious relation, as the chancellor of the state-run varsities awaits his mandatory nod. The governor is the current chancellor of the state-run universities by dint of his office and the term of the current RBU vice-chancellor Sabyasachi Basu Roy Choudhury is set to be over soon.
Dhankhar has appointed Mahua Mukherjee, professor in the department of dance of RBU as its next vice-chancellor.
He tweeted on Thursday that he has appointed Mukherjee as the next VC in terms of section 9(1)(b) of the Rabindra Bharati Act, 1981.
The governor also attached a recommendation of the government search committee for the post and said that he was choosing Mukherjee, whose name topped the list. Reacting strongly, TMC state spokesperson Kunal Ghosh said, "The governor has once again proved he does not believe in democratic principles and federalism." "While his consent is awaited for the bill passed by West Bengal Assembly appointing the chief minister as chancellor of the state universities, the hon'ble governor hastily announced a name as the VC of RBU. He did not bother to take into confidence the education minister and chief minister before the announcement. He is exceeding his brief," Ghosh said.
While Basu Roy Choudhury could not be contacted, a source close to him he was not willing for any extension of his tenure. 

Bengal: Governor Dhankar triggers fresh storm, appoints Rabindr Bharati University VC

The comes even as a bill nominating Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as the chancellor of the state-run varsities awaits his mandatory nod.

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar has triggered yet another storm by naming the next vice-chancellor of Rabindra Bharati University (RBU), even as a bill nominating Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, with whose government he shares an acrimonious relation, as the chancellor of the state-run varsities awaits his mandatory nod. The governor is the current chancellor of the state-run universities by dint of his office and the term of the current RBU vice-chancellor Sabyasachi Basu Roy Choudhury is set to be over soon.
Dhankhar has appointed Mahua Mukherjee, professor in the department of dance of RBU as its next vice-chancellor.
He tweeted on Thursday that he has appointed Mukherjee as the next VC in terms of section 9(1)(b) of the Rabindra Bharati Act, 1981.
The governor also attached a recommendation of the government search committee for the post and said that he was choosing Mukherjee, whose name topped the list. Reacting strongly, TMC state spokesperson Kunal Ghosh said, "The governor has once again proved he does not believe in democratic principles and federalism." "While his consent is awaited for the bill passed by West Bengal Assembly appointing the chief minister as chancellor of the state universities, the hon'ble governor hastily announced a name as the VC of RBU. He did not bother to take into confidence the education minister and chief minister before the announcement. He is exceeding his brief," Ghosh said.
While Basu Roy Choudhury could not be contacted, a source close to him he was not willing for any extension of his tenure.&nbsp;

In their first cabinet meeting held hours after coming to power, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his deputy Devendra Fadnavis took the first step towards overturning the previous Uddhav Thackeray-led MVA government's decision of relocating the proposed Mumbai Metro Line-3 car shed from Aarey Colony.
During the meeting held here on Thursday evening, soon after the swearing-in ceremony, Fadnavis directed the state Advocate General and the administration to submit a proposal on building the Metro-3 car shed in Aarey Colony instead of Kanjurmarg.
Incidentally, Shinde's predecessor Uddhav Thackeray, immediately after becoming the chief minister in November 2019, had announced a stay on the construction of the proposed Metro-3 car shed in Aarey Colony.
The decision to set up the car shed in the wooded Aarey area had faced opposition from environmental groups as it entailed cutting down hundreds of trees. The Thackeray government had later shifted the site to Kanjurmarg, but it is embroiled in a legal dispute.
Shinde was on Thursday sworn in as the 20th chief minister of Maharashtra, while Fadnavis took oath as the deputy chief minister, just 24 hours after the collapse of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government led by Thackeray.
During the cabinet meeting, Fadnavis also directed the state administration to revive the Jalyukt Shivar Scheme, which was discontinued by the Thackeray government on charges of corruption. This water conservation scheme was Fadnavis government's flagship programme.
Fadnavis asked the advocate general to represent the government's side of building the car shed in Aarey Colony.
Officials in the urban development department said the matter is currently in the court and the next hearing will be held 15 days later.
The advocate general was asked how can the project be shifted to Aarey Colony as the previous MVA government had proposed to shift the car shed to Kanjurmarg and designated Aarey Colony as a reserve forest, they said.
Fadnavis told the officials that the 33-km-long Colaba-Bandra-Seepz underground Metro project is getting delayed due to the court case.
Meanwhile, the NCP objected to the new government's proposal to shift the Metro car shed to Aarey Colony.
In a tweet, NCP spokesperson Clyde Crasto said, "With so many important issues that need to be looked into in Maharashtra, what does the new Dy. CM Devendra Fadnavis do? He proposes to move Metro car shed back to Aarey. Re-creating a problem solved by MVA Govt. Green lung of Mumbai in danger once again. What will he gain?"

Maharashtra: Shinde govt overturns Uddhav Thackeray's Aarey move

Fadnavis took the first step towards overturning the previous Uddhav Thackeray-led MVA government's decision of relocating the proposed Mumbai Metro Line-3 car shed from Aarey Colony.
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In their first cabinet meeting held hours after coming to power, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his deputy Devendra Fadnavis took the first step towards overturning the previous Uddhav Thackeray-led MVA government's decision of relocating the proposed Mumbai Metro Line-3 car shed from Aarey Colony.
During the meeting held here on Thursday evening, soon after the swearing-in ceremony, Fadnavis directed the state Advocate General and the administration to submit a proposal on building the Metro-3 car shed in Aarey Colony instead of Kanjurmarg.
Incidentally, Shinde's predecessor Uddhav Thackeray, immediately after becoming the chief minister in November 2019, had announced a stay on the construction of the proposed Metro-3 car shed in Aarey Colony.
The decision to set up the car shed in the wooded Aarey area had faced opposition from environmental groups as it entailed cutting down hundreds of trees. The Thackeray government had later shifted the site to Kanjurmarg, but it is embroiled in a legal dispute.
Shinde was on Thursday sworn in as the 20th chief minister of Maharashtra, while Fadnavis took oath as the deputy chief minister, just 24 hours after the collapse of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government led by Thackeray.
During the cabinet meeting, Fadnavis also directed the state administration to revive the Jalyukt Shivar Scheme, which was discontinued by the Thackeray government on charges of corruption. This water conservation scheme was Fadnavis government's flagship programme.
Fadnavis asked the advocate general to represent the government's side of building the car shed in Aarey Colony.
Officials in the urban development department said the matter is currently in the court and the next hearing will be held 15 days later.
The advocate general was asked how can the project be shifted to Aarey Colony as the previous MVA government had proposed to shift the car shed to Kanjurmarg and designated Aarey Colony as a reserve forest, they said.
Fadnavis told the officials that the 33-km-long Colaba-Bandra-Seepz underground Metro project is getting delayed due to the court case.
Meanwhile, the NCP objected to the new government's proposal to shift the Metro car shed to Aarey Colony.
In a tweet, NCP spokesperson Clyde Crasto said, "With so many important issues that need to be looked into in Maharashtra, what does the new Dy. CM Devendra Fadnavis do? He proposes to move Metro car shed back to Aarey. Re-creating a problem solved by MVA Govt. Green lung of Mumbai in danger once again. What will he gain?"

Two persons were arrested from on Thursday night for conspiring the brutal beheading of a tailor, a senior police official said.
Tailor Kanhaiya Lal was killed Tuesday afternoon by two cleaver-wielding men, Riaz Akhtari and Ghouse Mohammad, who posted a grisly video of the crime online claiming responsibility for the “beheading”. Both the accused were arrested in Rajsamand hours after the crime.
“Two persons have been arrested. They were co-conspirator of the murder of Kanhaiya and they are being interrogated,” the official said on Friday.
The arrested accused were identified as Mohsin and Asif.
The case is being investigated by National Investigation Agency (NIA) with support of the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) and Special Operations Group (SOG) of the Rajasthan Police.

Udaipur tailor murder: Rajasthan Police arrest two co-conspirators

Police said the pair conspired with the arrested duo who carried out the execution of Kanhaiya Lal at his tailoring shop. 

Police said the pair conspired with the arrested duo who carried out the execution of Kanhaiya Lal at his tailoring shop.&nbsp;

Two persons were arrested from on Thursday night for conspiring the brutal beheading of a tailor, a senior police official said.
Tailor Kanhaiya Lal was killed Tuesday afternoon by two cleaver-wielding men, Riaz Akhtari and Ghouse Mohammad, who posted a grisly video of the crime online claiming responsibility for the &ldquo;beheading&rdquo;. Both the accused were arrested in Rajsamand hours after the crime.
&ldquo;Two persons have been arrested. They were co-conspirator of the murder of Kanhaiya and they are being interrogated,&rdquo; the official said on Friday.
The arrested accused were identified as Mohsin and Asif.
The case is being investigated by National Investigation Agency (NIA) with support of the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) and Special Operations Group (SOG) of the Rajasthan Police.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was given a warm welcome by the rebel Shiv Sena MLAs and other legislators in the wee hours of Friday when he returned to a luxury hotel near here, where they are staying, after taking oath for the top post.
Shinde flew to Goa from Mumbai and arrived at the hotel located at Dona Paula near here around 1.30 am.
The Maharashtra legislators have been camping at the hotel since Wednesday night after their arrival from Guwahati. While Shinde had arrived with them, he went to Mumbai on Thursday and was sworn in as the 20th chief minister of Maharashtra, while BJP stalwart Devendra Fadnavis took oath as the deputy chief minister.
When Shinde returned to the hotel after the swearing-in ceremony, the rebel Sena MLAs and independent legislators were seen hugging him and raising slogans in his support. They also raised slogans hailing Sena founder Bal Thackeray and late party leader Anand Dighe.
A few women legislators, who are also part of the faction, welcomed him with traditional rituals.
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, who was also at the hotel when Shinde arrived, offered a bouquet of flowers to congratulate the latter.
A video of the welcome given by the MLAs also went viral on social media.

Watch: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde gets warm welcome from rebel

Watch: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde gets warm welcome from rebel

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was given a warm welcome by the rebel Shiv Sena MLAs and other legislators in the wee hours of Friday when he returned to a luxury hotel near here, where they are staying, after taking oath for the top post.
Shinde flew to Goa from Mumbai and arrived at the hotel located at Dona Paula near here around 1.30 am.
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The Maharashtra legislators have been camping at the hotel since Wednesday night after their arrival from Guwahati. While Shinde had arrived with them, he went to Mumbai on Thursday and was sworn in as the 20th chief minister of Maharashtra, while BJP stalwart Devendra Fadnavis took oath as the deputy chief minister.
When Shinde returned to the hotel after the swearing-in ceremony, the rebel Sena MLAs and independent legislators were seen hugging him and raising slogans in his support. They also raised slogans hailing Sena founder Bal Thackeray and late party leader Anand Dighe.
A few women legislators, who are also part of the faction, welcomed him with traditional rituals.
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, who was also at the hotel when Shinde arrived, offered a bouquet of flowers to congratulate the latter.
A video of the welcome given by the MLAs also went viral on social media.

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