NAGPUR: Dy CM Eknath Shinde, speaking in the council on Saturday as part of the govt's reply to last week's business of the upper house, advised Shiv Sena (UBT) to "improve" else face becoming irrelevant in electoral politics.

Eknath Shinde and the Shiv Sena have emerged as key players in Maharashtra's government, securing vital portfolios under Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. This strategic positioning showcases Shinde's influence and the party's strengthened role in the ruling alliance.

Maharashtra's cabinet reshuffle sees BJP retaining key ministries, while Shiv Sena and NCP secure significant portfolios; internal dynamics shift noted.

While speaking on the Ladli Behen Yojana and other government schemes in Maharashtra, Deputy CM Eknath Shinde said that none of the schemes will be stopped. He said, “None of the schemes like Ladli Behen Yojana,

Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar (both deputy chief ministers) were sworn in on December 5, and 39 ministers were inducted ahead of the Winter Session on December 15.

Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was allocated the Finance department while Eknath Shinde got the Urban Development portfolio. Mahayuti leaders had met on Friday to discuss the matter and later held a breakfast meeting with the CM on Saturday. Fadnavis and ...

Ending weeks of suspense, the Maharashtra government on Saturday announced portfolios for the state's cabinet. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has kept the coveted home ministry for himself whereas deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde has got urban development.

The Maharashtra government on Saturday formally announced the allocation of portfolios among the ministers. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, along with Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar,