Sena to lead 3-party alliance govt, says NCP

IMAGE: Nationalist Congress Party Chief Sharad Pawar addresses the media during a press conference, in Nagpur, on Friday. Photograph: PTI Photo The first-ever Shiv Sena-Nationalist Congress......

Uma plans 3-year rest for health reasons, not to contest polls

Union minister Uma Bharti said on Tuesday she will not contest elections for the next three years owing to health problems. She, however, clarified that she was not retiring......

Ex-PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee to receive Bharat Ratna at home today

Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and one of the most-respected politicians across parties will be conferred the Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian award, today. President......

Shivanand Tiwari has no right to speak on Tendulkar: Shiv Sena

Shiv Sena has objected to senior JD-U leader Shivanand Tiwari questioning the decision to award Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian award, to Sachin Tendulkar.  "Even......