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Shiv Sena leadership to meet on June 25; rebels claim support of 50 MLAs
As Shiv Sena president and Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray struggles to retain control of his government and the party, a national executive meeting of the Sena will be held on Saturday which is likely to pass a resolution reposing faith on the leadership of Mr. Thackeray.
Had warned Eknath Shinde of BJP’s use and throw policy, Uddhav tells party workers
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday revealed that he had warned rebel party leader Eknath Shinde months ago to beware of any alignment with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as it follows the policy of ‘use and throw.’
Party’s doors closed for Sena rebels, says Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut
Eschewing the conciliatory offers made earlier to the rebel Shiv Sena MLA faction led by Minister Eknath Shinde, the Sena on Friday took a hardline against their ‘perfidy’, with MP Sanjay Raut stating that the party’s doors were closed for the rebels. He stressed that the tripartite Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government stood firm and would complete its remaining tenure of two-and-a-half years.
Shiv Sena leader detained in Guwahati
HSBC Flash India PMI shows uptick in private sector activity, with rising cost pressures and increased prices for customers.
Rupee rises slightly against US dollar amid geopolitical pressures, foreign outflows, and domestic equities; Brent oil surges.
Sensex and Nifty rebound in early trade driven by value buying, bank stock rally, and positive global cues.
The pandemic-induced downturn marked a turning point for cab drivers in Bengaluru. According to Tanveer Pasha, president, Ola and Uber Drivers’ Association, the number of active cabs in the city has dropped from over 1 lakh before the pandemic to just around 30,000 today.
Amazon will likely face an EU investigation next year into whether it favours its own brand products, said sources.
White House addresses bribery charges against Indian billionaire Adani, expresses confidence in U.S.-India relationship.
NTPC Green Energy IPO oversubscribed by 93% on day 2, raising ₹3,960 crore for renewable energy projects.
Chief Economic Advisor advises India Inc to focus on productivity, R&D, and quality over reliance on weak currency for exports.
Private telcos lost over 1 crore wireless subscribers in September, while BSNL added 8.5 lakh users, refusing to hike tariffs.
Gautam Adani indictment may become a factor in future negotiations between the Adani Group and Bangladesh, energy experts in Dhaka say
Indictment details Adani bribery scheme to secure solar power contracts, involving Adani Green Energy and Azure Power executives.