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Sharad Pawar accuses Centre of misusing power ahead of Maharashtra polls, pressuring Opposition leaders to join BJP

Pawar alleged that the received complaints from many that premier probe agencies like ED, CBI and state government's ACB are being used to threaten the public representatives.

Sudan: Talks suspended between protest leaders and military; Islamist movements back army to maintain Sharia law

The Islamists have also backed the army's demands that the head of Sudan's new governing body be a military figure — putting them at odds with protesters who want civilian rule

Nine Sudanese women sentenced to 20 lashes, a month in jail for participating in 'unauthorised' anti-govt protest

Nine female protesters in Sudan were sentenced to 20 lashes and one month in prison for rioting, the Democratic Alliance of Lawyers said

Shiv Sena demands seat sharing with BJP like in 1995: Is this a viable route for Amit Shah's party ahead of LS polls?

The Shiv Sena has demanded that the Bharatiya Janata Party share seats with it according to the formula the two parties in 1995 but now that the BJP has 122 seats in the Maharashtra Assembly and the support of 16 other MLAs, it is unlikely to bend to this demand.

Mizoram Assembly Election 2018: NCP to contest five seats in upcoming polls, hopes to win from Hachhek and Mamit

The NCP, which has been contesting Assembly polls in Mizoram since 2003, had not won a single seat in 2013 Assembly poll.

BJP MP Kirti Azad wants statehood for Mithilanchal, accuses Bihar government of doing nothing for the region

Making the demand in the Lok Sabha during the Zero Hour, Kirti Azad, , spoke about Bihar's Mithilanchal and its glorious history and current economic plight

Maharashtra govt's 'favouritism' towards RSS and BJP-linked cooperative banks could harm Devendra Fadnavis' image

In just a three-week span in February, the Bombay High Court has nullified two government resolutions of Devendra Fadnavis administration attempting to favour specific cooperative banks in Maharashtra

Govt serious about Naga issues but polls a constitutional process: Kiren Rijiju on Nagaland Partys' call to boycott elections

Rijiju is also BJP's election in-charge for Nagaland. His comments come after all parties in Nagaland, including the ruling Naga People's Front, yesterday decided not to contest the elections

Maharashtra govt has approved loan waiver of Rs 19,537 crore for 41 lakh farmers, says Devendra Fadnavis

The Maharashtra government has approved the farm loan waiver of 41 lakh farmers to the tune of Rs 19,537 crore till now, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Thursday.

Poster politics in Mumbai over Humboldt penguin's death: NCP slams Shiv Sena

The NCP youth workers have put up posters in various parts of Mumbai, blaming the Shiv Sena for the death of a Humboldt penguin in Mumbai.