The BJP has distanced itself from the controversy.
Gale-force winds, heavy rainfall and high tidal waves swept the coastal belt of Kerala, Karnataka and Goa as Cyclone Tauktae hurtled northwards towards Gujarat on Sunday, leaving four people dead in Karnataka and two in Goa, damaging hundreds of houses, uprooting electricity poles and trees and forcing evacuation.
Contesting on behalf of the BJP-backed Pawar-Bal Mahaddalkar group, Pawar beat the Shiv Sena-backed 'Cricket First' group's candidate Vijay Patil by 176-142 votes.
'Your family, your kith and kin are also under stress, some of your relatives will die, without getting appropriate treatment.'
The tribunal accepted the government's argument that licence or spectrum is a state asset over which Aircel had no right of ownership.
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Sukanya Verma presents an appreciation post for the cast of this must-watch movie.
Captain Virat Kohli credited India's first ever win over New Zealand in T20 International to the clinical show by both his batsmen and bowlers.
Ashish Nehra running into bowl one last time at a place where it all began will form the sub plot as India aim to better their abysmal T20 record against New Zealand in the three-match series starting in New Delhi, on Wednesday.
Denim products are likely to get costlier as manufacturers in country's largest denim producing state of Gujarat have hiked the fabric prices by Rs 5-6 per metre amid soaring cotton and polyester prices, industry sources said on Monday.
The hits and misses of the week.
Captain Virat Kohli is among the highest grossers in endorsement deals, but his share of the tax-free spoils from the gross revenue of the Board of Control for Cricket in India from international games in 2015-16 is slightly lower than his Delhi and India team-mate Shikhar Dhawan's.
Special CBI Judge S J Sharma ruled the prosecution has failed to put forth any "documentary and substantive evidence" to suggest or establish the alleged conspiracy.
'This will be the first open university in Kerala and it is a great tribute to Gurudevan by the helmsman of the Communist movement in Kerala,' observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
The Delhi District Cricket Association (DDCA) named Gate 2 of the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium in New Delhi as the 'Virender Sehwag Gate'.
The hits and misses of the week.
'Ajay Devgn is perfect to slip into Idris Elba's shoes.' 'Taapsee can play any role under the sun.'
Gujarat Lions will have to fight off the fiery pacers of the Sunrisers Hyderabad when the two teams clash in the Indian Premier League Qualifier 2, in New Delhi, on Friday.
The hits and misses of the week.
A round-up of the fourth and final day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country.
Out-of-favour India opener Gautam Gambhir has been retained captain of the Delhi team for the upcoming Ranji season as the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) announced a 15-member squad for the one-day Vijay Hazare trophy to be played in Himachal Pradesh.
Whadya gonna do? Some more options for you, folks!
Listening -- really listening -- to advisers in the government and outside would help. India has plenty of wise economists who have worked within the bureaucracy during previous crises, points out Rahul Jacob.
The ruling Aam Aadmi Party accused the central dispensation of keeping the party ministers and MLAs in controversy to ensure that the work done by the Delhi government was not highlighted among the people.
A two-member commission set up by the Gujarat government to inquire into the alleged snooping on a woman by police has issued summons to Ashish Khetan of Gulail.com and asked him to file an affidavit by January 15 in connection with the release of audio tapes.
It is purportedly the first Indian film with animated and real characters.
Shah said the Opposition's 'irresponsible' conduct caused a loss of over Rs 333 crore of public money and the ruling National Democratic Alliance MPs' decision to forgo their salaries was a 'call of conscience'.
Here's a look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
A recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.
Jacob Martin slammed an unbeaten knock of 242 as Baroda cruised to a mammoth 562 for seven against Uttar Pradesh
Check out which monuments make the most money for the government.
Earlier, Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma struck scintillating half-centuries during a record 158-run partnership and powered India to a formidable 202 for three.
More stars than they are in heaven were at the Sachin: A Billion Dreams premiere.
At present, 22 accused, mostly police personnel from Gujarat and Rajasthan, are facing trial in the case.
Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.
A look at the 10 cricketers who were punished for drug related offences.
Gujarat Lions will have their task cut out when they lock horns with Sunrisers Hyderabad.
