Thrust into the spotlight from the shadows of one of Maharashtra’s most powerful political families, Sunetra Pawar on Saturday became the state’s first woman Deputy Chief Minister. She now faces the task of leading the Nationalist Congress Party following the tragic death of her husband, Ajit Pawar. PICS/ASHISH RAJE, TEXT/PTI
31 January,2026 06:03 PM IST | Divya Nair
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Staff and workers at Maharashtra Lok Bhavan are working round the clock to complete last-minute arrangements for the swearing-in ceremony of Deputy Chief Minister-designate Sunetra Pawar, scheduled to be held at 5 pm today. Final touches are being made to ensure the event proceeds smoothly (Pics/PRO LOK BHAVAN)
31 January,2026 02:51 PM IST | Tarun Verma
Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Thursday confined his customary address to the state legislature to just three lines: the first and the last sentences of the government prepared elaborate speech, prompting a strong response from Chief Minister Siddaramaiah who accused the former of delivering his own remarks and also dubbed him a "puppet" of the Centre. PICS/PTI
22 January,2026 07:40 PM IST | Tarun Verma
Politics isn’t always serious. In 2025, world leaders gave us moments of levity, from awkward handshakes and viral gaffes to candid reactions and meme-worthy incidents (PICS/X)
31 December,2025 08:15 PM IST | Divya NairADVERTISEMENT
