Shiv Sena-BJP Deadlock Deepens, 2 Terrorists Killed In Kashmir & Other Top Stories

Maha Crisis: Shiv Sena’s Arvind Sawant Announces Resignation From Modi Govt

The bitter split between the BJP and Shiv Sena took another turn as Arvind Sawant, senior Sena leader and Union Minister in Narendra Modi government, announced his resignation on Monday morning. Many are viewing this as Shiv Sena accepting the NCP’s demand of severing ties from the NDA before forming the government in Maharashtra. Read more...

All Eyes On Sonia Gandhi: How These 3 Meetings Will Decide Fate Of Maharashtra

It’s a manic Monday for Indian politics as all Opposition parties get into huddle to strategies over their Maharashtra plan. From 10 Janpath to Matoshree, the rounds of marathon meetings will see top party leadership making key decisions that will shape the fate of Maharashtra. There has been no headway in government formation after results of the state Assembly polls were declared on October 24 in which the BJP won 105 seats, Shiv Sena-56, NCP- 54 and Congress-44. Read more...

Jammu And Kashmir: 2 Terrorists Killed In Bandipora Encounter, Arms And Ammunition Recovered

At least two terrorists were killed in an encounter on Monday in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora district. The gunfight started when security forces launched a search operation in Lawdara village following specific information about the presence of some terrorists. Officials say, the hiding ultras opened fire on the security personnel who retaliated. Police came to have recovered arms and ammunitions from the terrorists. Read more...

Cyclone ‘Bulbul’ Makes Landfall In Bangladesh, 10 Killed, Over 21 Lakh Evacuated

Cyclone ‘Bulbul’, which barrelled through the coastal districts of West Bengal, smashed into Bangladesh on Sunday killing at least 10 people in the low-lying areas. The cyclone packed winds of up to 120 kilometres per hour (kph) when it made a predawn landfall before weakening into a deep depression, forcing the authorities to evacuate over 21 lakh people. Read more...

Iran Discovers Massive Oil Field Holding 53 Billion Barrels Of Crude

A find that would boost Iran’s proven reserves, Tehran on Sunday said it has discovered a massive new oil field. President Hassan Rouhani said the country’s economy had stabilised despite punishing US measures against its senior leaders, banking and finance sectors. “The vast field in the southwestern province of Khuzestan holds an estimated 53 billion barrels of crude,” he said. Read more...