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Maharashtra govt formation: Who will be Pro-Tem Speaker of the assembly?

The Governor B. S. Koshyari will be required to appoint and swear-in the Pro-Tem SpeakerBy established conventions, the seniormost MLA is usually appointed a Pro-Tem Speaker, though there has been a departure in the past

1 min read26 Nov 2019
Politics

NCP-Cong in 'complete unanimity'; will hold talks with Sena tomorrow: Chavan

We will now hold talks with the Shiv Sena to 'finalise the architecture of the alliance', said ChavanThe Congress and NCP had fought against the Sena in the assembly polls

2 min read21 Nov 2019
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Mint Views: The tussle between BJP-Shiv Sena is bad for governance

The Shiv Sena is acting tough with its alliance partner Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Maharashtra. It wants the post of chief minister to be shared by the two parties for half of the assembly’s term each. The BJP, having emerged the largest party in the just-concluded state election, wants its leader to occupy that position all through. Some of the Sena’s posturing may be an effort to negotiate a better deal, but it may also reflect a growing concern within the party over its diminishing role in the state as the BJP expands its presence there. If the bickering continues, governance would take a hit. That is not something the electorate would want.

29 Oct 2019
Markets

Will the capital expenditure cycle revive after the general election?

In the recent interim budget, the Union government announced direct income support of ₹6,000/year in three equal instalments for around 120 mn farmer householdsPast data indicates that even after the polls, overall capex does not necessarily revive, and even when it does, the improvement isn’t sharp

2 min read5 Mar 2019
Politics

7.2% GDP growth rate very healthy: Economic Affairs Secretary

According to the Central Statistics Office (CSO) advance estimates, Indian economy is expected to grow at 7.2 per cent in 2018-19 against 6.7 per cent in the previous fiscal.

1 min read7 Jan 2019
Politics

Congress writes to governor, stakes claim to form govt in Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Kamal Nath wrote to Governor Anandiben Patel late on Tuesday night, staking claim to form the government in the state.

1 min read12 Dec 2018
Politics

J&K assembly dissolved after Mehbooba stakes claim to form govt

The move by the anti-BJP front paves way for fresh polls in the state and may also face a legal challenge

3 min read22 Nov 2018
Opinion

Opinion | We need to think beyond ease of doing business ranking

The ranking is based on what happens in Mumbai and Delhi but investment takes place everywhere

2 min read20 Nov 2018
News

Imran Khan close to forming Pakistan coalition govt, cabinet decided

Pakistan's Imran Khan is close to forming a coalition government in which Asad Umar will be country's finance minister

2 min read30 Jul 2018
Sports

FIFA World Cup: Pep Guardiola is the X-factor for England’s chances

Despite not being at the last two World Cups, Pep Guardiola's methods have been instrumental in helping both Spain and Germany become world champions

4 min read15 Jun 2018
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