Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray has given his consent to become Maharashtra chief minister, senior party leader Sanjay Raut told media on Friday.

The development came shortly after Nationalist Congress Party leader Sharad Pawar said that Thackeray will lead Maharashtra government.&nbsp;

"We all have consensus on the name of Uddhav Thackeray as the Chief Minister," Pawar stated.

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The NCP, the Congress and the Sena, earlier in the evening, held a high-octane meeting to deliberate the government forming formula in Maharashtra.&nbsp;

Pawar said that the parties will hold a press conference on Saturday and that discussions are still going on, news agency ANI reported.&nbsp;

"Tomorrow we will also decide when to approach the Governor," he said.&nbsp;

"All three parties had positive discussions about government formation. We've reached a consensus on many issues but talks to continue tomorrow. Whatever Sharad Pawar Ji has said is on record, I won't speak on that. When we've discussed all things, we'll speak on them," former Maharashtra CM and Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan said.

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Senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel said that the meeting between the three parties was "inconclusive" and that the "discussions will continue tomorrow".

The three parties held hectic deliberations earlier today to decide upon government formation in Maharashtra.

Maharashtra came under President's Rule on November 12 after all the parties failed to form a government in the state.&nbsp;

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The BJP, which emerged as the single largest party, could not stake claim to form a government as its ally Shiv Sena remained firm on rotating the Chief Minister's post and equal sharing of Cabinet berths.

Shiv Sena parted its ways with BJP to explore ways to form a government. It, however, failed to prove the support of the required number of MLAs in the time given by state Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari.

The Governor had then invited NCP, the third-largest party, to prove its ability to form the government failing which President's Rule was imposed in the state.

The Shiv Sena is now in talks with the Congress and NCP to form a government in Maharashtra.

The BJP won 105 seats in the 288-member assembly followed by Shiv Sena 56, NCP 54 and Congress 44.&nbsp;

(With inputs from ANI)&nbsp;

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray has given his consent to become Maharashtra chief minister, senior party leader Sanjay Raut told media on Friday. The development came shortly after Nationalist Congress Party leader Sharad Pawar said that Thackeray will lead Maharashtra government.

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray has given his consent to become Maharashtra chief minister, senior party leader Sanjay Raut told media on Friday. The development came shortly after Nationalist Congress Party leader Sharad Pawar said that Thackeray will lead Maharashtra government. "We all have consensus on the name of Uddhav Thackeray as the Chief Minister," Pawar stated. Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena: Uddhav Thackeray has given his consent to become the chief minister. #Maharashtra (file pic) pic.twitter.com/jh4pGgeTHz — ANI (@ANI) November 22, 2019 × The NCP, the Congress and the Sena, earlier in the evening, held a high-octane meeting to deliberate the government forming formula in Maharashtra. Pawar said that the parties will hold a press conference on Saturday and that discussions are still going on, news agency ANI reported. "Tomorrow we will also decide when to approach the Governor," he said. "All three parties had positive discussions about government formation. We've reached a consensus on many issues but talks to continue tomorrow. Whatever Sharad Pawar Ji has said is on record, I won't speak on that. When we've discussed all things, we'll speak on them," former Maharashtra CM and Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan said. NCP Chief Sharad Pawar after Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress meeting: We all have consensus on the name of Uddhav Thackeray as Chief Minister. #Maharashtra pic.twitter.com/UTV9Lrk2c0 — ANI (@ANI) November 22, 2019 × Senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel said that the meeting between the three parties was "inconclusive" and that the "discussions will continue tomorrow". The three parties held hectic deliberations earlier today to decide upon government formation in Maharashtra. Maharashtra came under President's Rule on November 12 after all the parties failed to form a government in the state. Prithviraj Chavan, Congress:All 3 parties had positive discussions about govt formation. We've reached consensus on many issues but talks to continue tomorrow.Whatever Sharad Pawar Ji has said is on record,I won't speak on that. When we've discussed all things,we'll speak on them pic.twitter.com/dHiXUB3Cic — ANI (@ANI) November 22, 2019 × The BJP, which emerged as the single largest party, could not stake claim to form a government as its ally Shiv Sena remained firm on rotating the Chief Minister's post and equal sharing of Cabinet berths. Shiv Sena parted its ways with BJP to explore ways to form a government. It, however, failed to prove the support of the required number of MLAs in the time given by state Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari. The Governor had then invited NCP, the third-largest party, to prove its ability to form the government failing which President's Rule was imposed in the state. The Shiv Sena is now in talks with the Congress and NCP to form a government in Maharashtra. The BJP won 105 seats in the 288-member assembly followed by Shiv Sena 56, NCP 54 and Congress 44. (With inputs from ANI)

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British band Coldplay will not tour to promote their new album, but are working on how to make their gigs environmentally sustainable, lead singer Chris Martin said.

The rock group, known for songs like 'Yellow',&nbsp;'Paradise'&nbsp;and 'Viva la Vida', will release their eighth studio album 'Everyday Life'&nbsp;on Friday. The 52-minute record is made up of two halves, 'Sunrise'&nbsp;and 'Sunset'.

"We're not touring this album. We're taking time over the next year or two to work out how our tour (can not only) be sustainable but how can it be actively beneficial," Martin told British broadcaster BBC in Jordan, where Coldplay will perform two shows on Friday to mark the album's release.

"Our dream is to have a show with no single-use plastic, to have it be largely solar-powered."

Coldplay will play a one-off show at London's Natural History Museum on Monday to promote the album. All performance proceeds will go to environmental charity ClientEarth.

"This is expected to be the band’s only UK show of the 'Everyday Life' era," a press release for the show said.

Coldplay last toured globally in 2016-2017 to promote the album 'A Head Full of Dreams'.

"All of us, in every industry, have to just work out what the best way of doing our job is ... The hardest thing is the flying side of things," Martin said.

Amid growing environmental concerns from consumers and young fans, several music artists have addressed climate change in lyrics or announced plans to improve their green credentials.

Rockers The 1975 teamed up with climate activist Greta Thunberg for a track on their upcoming album in which the teenage Swedish activist warns about climate change.

"It is fantastic to see world famous artists stepping up to protect the planet," Gareth Redmond-King, head of Climate Change at the WWF conservation group, said in a statement.

"We all have a responsibility to lead by example in the face of this climate and nature crisis - inaction is not an option if we are to preserve our planet for future generations."

British band Coldplay will not tour to promote their new album, but are working on how to make their gigs environmentally sustainable, lead singer Chris Martin said.

British band Coldplay will not tour to promote their new album, but are working on how to make their gigs environmentally sustainable, lead singer Chris Martin said. The rock group, known for songs like 'Yellow', 'Paradise' and 'Viva la Vida', will release their eighth studio album 'Everyday Life' on Friday. The 52-minute record is made up of two halves, 'Sunrise' and 'Sunset'. "We're not touring this album. We're taking time over the next year or two to work out how our tour (can not only) be sustainable but how can it be actively beneficial," Martin told British broadcaster BBC in Jordan, where Coldplay will perform two shows on Friday to mark the album's release. "Our dream is to have a show with no single-use plastic, to have it be largely solar-powered." Coldplay will play a one-off show at London's Natural History Museum on Monday to promote the album. All performance proceeds will go to environmental charity ClientEarth. "This is expected to be the band’s only UK show of the 'Everyday Life' era," a press release for the show said. Coldplay last toured globally in 2016-2017 to promote the album 'A Head Full of Dreams'. "All of us, in every industry, have to just work out what the best way of doing our job is ... The hardest thing is the flying side of things," Martin said. Amid growing environmental concerns from consumers and young fans, several music artists have addressed climate change in lyrics or announced plans to improve their green credentials. Rockers The 1975 teamed up with climate activist Greta Thunberg for a track on their upcoming album in which the teenage Swedish activist warns about climate change. "It is fantastic to see world famous artists stepping up to protect the planet," Gareth Redmond-King, head of Climate Change at the WWF conservation group, said in a statement. "We all have a responsibility to lead by example in the face of this climate and nature crisis - inaction is not an option if we are to preserve our planet for future generations."

Coldplay won't tour new album, says want gigs to be 'sustainable'

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pelosi-says-trump-has-admitted-to-bribery-as-impeachment-probe-intensifies-262171">US&nbsp;House Speaker Nancy Pelosi</a> said on Thursday there was clear evidence <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trumps-behaviour-worse-than-nixon-head-of-impeachment-probe-263752">President Donald Trump</a> had used his office for personal gain and undermined national security, but that no final impeachment decision had been made as House Democrats continued their impeachment inquiry into the Republican president.

Pelosi, speaking at her weekly press conference, reiterated that it was up to the House Intelligence Committee to determine how to proceed with the investigation as lawmakers continued to gather facts and hear from witnesses.

"The evidence is clear ... that the president has used his office for his own personal gain and in doing so undermined the national security," she told reporters. "He has violated his oath of office."

The Democrat-led House Intelligence Committee on Thursday was conducting its fifth and final scheduled day of public hearings in the impeachment inquiry centered on Trump's request in a July 25 phone call that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy conduct probes of Trump's political rivals.

The inquiry is also examining whether Trump's withholding of $391 million in security aid to Ukraine was meant to pressure Zelenskiy to undertake the investigations. 
Trump has denied wrongdoing.

The inquiry could lead the House to approve formal charges against Trump, known as articles of impeachment.

The Republican-controlled Senate would then hold a trial on whether to remove him from office, although few Republican senators have been critical of Trump so far.

Asked by a reporter whether the House was now ready to advance articles of impeachment against Trump, Pelosi said, "We haven't made any decision."

The nation's leading Democrat also left open the possibility of additional hearings by the House Intelligence Committee or the interviewing of additional witnesses.

"We are not finished yet. The day is not over and you never know what testimony of one person may lead to the need for testimony of another," Pelosi said.

She again issued an invitation to Trump to come forward, saying, "if you have any information that is exculpatory ... because it seems as if the facts are uncontested to what happened. Now if you have contrary, if you have reason to convince people that something was different, under oath, please let us know."&nbsp;

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Thursday there was clear evidence President Donald Trump had used his office for personal gain and undermined national security, but that no final impeachment decision had been made as House Democrats continued their impeachment inquiry into the Republican president.

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Thursday there was clear evidence President Donald Trump had used his office for personal gain and undermined national security, but that no final impeachment decision had been made as House Democrats continued their impeachment inquiry into the Republican president. Pelosi, speaking at her weekly press conference, reiterated that it was up to the House Intelligence Committee to determine how to proceed with the investigation as lawmakers continued to gather facts and hear from witnesses. "The evidence is clear ... that the president has used his office for his own personal gain and in doing so undermined the national security," she told reporters. "He has violated his oath of office." The Democrat-led House Intelligence Committee on Thursday was conducting its fifth and final scheduled day of public hearings in the impeachment inquiry centered on Trump's request in a July 25 phone call that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy conduct probes of Trump's political rivals. The inquiry is also examining whether Trump's withholding of $391 million in security aid to Ukraine was meant to pressure Zelenskiy to undertake the investigations. Trump has denied wrongdoing. The inquiry could lead the House to approve formal charges against Trump, known as articles of impeachment. The Republican-controlled Senate would then hold a trial on whether to remove him from office, although few Republican senators have been critical of Trump so far. Asked by a reporter whether the House was now ready to advance articles of impeachment against Trump, Pelosi said, "We haven't made any decision." The nation's leading Democrat also left open the possibility of additional hearings by the House Intelligence Committee or the interviewing of additional witnesses. "We are not finished yet. The day is not over and you never know what testimony of one person may lead to the need for testimony of another," Pelosi said. She again issued an invitation to Trump to come forward, saying, "if you have any information that is exculpatory ... because it seems as if the facts are uncontested to what happened. Now if you have contrary, if you have reason to convince people that something was different, under oath, please let us know."

Pelosi says evidence is clear, Trump used office for personal gain

Nationalist Congress Party leader Sharad Pawar on Friday told media that Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray will lead <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/shiv-senas-chief-minister-will-rule-for-5-years-sanjay-raut-263824">Maharashtra government</a>, news agencies reported.&nbsp;

The comment came shortly after the high-octane meeting between the NCP, the Congress and the Sena concluded this evening.&nbsp;

Pawar said that the parties will hold a press conference on Saturday and that discussions are still going on, news agency ANI reported.&nbsp;

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"Tomorrow we will also decide when to approach the Governor," he said.&nbsp;

The three parties held hectic deliberations earlier today to decide upon <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/even-if-government-is-formed-it-wont-go-ahead-gadkari-on-congress-ncp-shiv-sena-alliance-in-maharashtra-263905">government formation in Maharashtra</a>.

Maharashtra came under President's Rule on November 12 after all the parties failed to form a government in the state.&nbsp;

The BJP, which emerged as the single largest party, could not stake claim to form a government as its ally Shiv Sena remained firm on rotating the Chief Minister's post and equal sharing of Cabinet berths.

Shiv Sena parted its ways with BJP to explore ways to form a government. It, however, failed to prove the support of the required number of MLAs in the time given by state Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari.

The Governor had then invited NCP, the third-largest party, to prove its ability to form the government failing which President's Rule was imposed in the state.

The Shiv Sena is now in talks with the Congress and NCP to form a government in Maharashtra.

The BJP won 105 seats in the 288-member assembly followed by Shiv Sena 56, NCP 54 and Congress 44.&nbsp;

(With inputs from ANI)&nbsp;

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Nationalist Congress Party leader Sharad Pawar on Friday told media that Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray will lead Maharashtra government, news agencies reported.

Nationalist Congress Party leader Sharad Pawar on Friday told media that Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray will lead Maharashtra government, news agencies reported. The comment came shortly after the high-octane meeting between the NCP, the Congress and the Sena concluded this evening. Pawar said that the parties will hold a press conference on Saturday and that discussions are still going on, news agency ANI reported. NCP Chief Sharad Pawar after Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress meeting: Tomorrow a press conference will be held by the three parties.Discussion are continuing. Tomorrow we will also decide when to approach the Governor (file pic) pic.twitter.com/fHfR2Q2GCO — ANI (@ANI) November 22, 2019 × "Tomorrow we will also decide when to approach the Governor," he said. The three parties held hectic deliberations earlier today to decide upon government formation in Maharashtra. Maharashtra came under President's Rule on November 12 after all the parties failed to form a government in the state. The BJP, which emerged as the single largest party, could not stake claim to form a government as its ally Shiv Sena remained firm on rotating the Chief Minister's post and equal sharing of Cabinet berths. Shiv Sena parted its ways with BJP to explore ways to form a government. It, however, failed to prove the support of the required number of MLAs in the time given by state Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari. The Governor had then invited NCP, the third-largest party, to prove its ability to form the government failing which President's Rule was imposed in the state. The Shiv Sena is now in talks with the Congress and NCP to form a government in Maharashtra. The BJP won 105 seats in the 288-member assembly followed by Shiv Sena 56, NCP 54 and Congress 44. (With inputs from ANI)

Uddhav Thackeray to lead Maharashtra government, says Sharad Pawar after NCP, Congress, Shiv Sena meet concludes

Samajwadi Party (SP) patron Mulayam Singh Yadav on Friday celebrated his 80th birthday by cutting a massive cake weighing 81 Kilogram.

Mulayam's son and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav was also present on the occasion.

The cake cutting ceremony was held in the presence of party workers and cadres.

As the Samajwadi party patron celebrates his birthday today, posters extending birthday greetings to Mulayam were also put up in front of the SP office as well as outside Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party's (PSP) office in the national capital.

Earlier in the day, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had also extended greetings to Mulayam on his birthday and had wished for his healthy, long and active life.

Yadav, who was born on November 22, 1939, first became the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh in 1989 and served for three non-consecutive terms from 1989 to 1991, 1993 to 1995, and 2003 to 2007.

He has also served as the Defence Minister from 1996 to 1998 during the rule of United Front government.

Yadav has served as the Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha from Azamgarh between 2014 and 2019. At present, he is the MP in the lower house from Mainpuri. 
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Samajwadi Party (SP) patron Mulayam Singh Yadav on Friday celebrated his 80th birthday by cutting a massive cake weighing 81 Kilogram. Mulayam's son and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav was also present on the occasion.

Samajwadi Party (SP) patron Mulayam Singh Yadav on Friday celebrated his 80th birthday by cutting a massive cake weighing 81 Kilogram. Mulayam's son and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav was also present on the occasion. The cake cutting ceremony was held in the presence of party workers and cadres. As the Samajwadi party patron celebrates his birthday today, posters extending birthday greetings to Mulayam were also put up in front of the SP office as well as outside Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party's (PSP) office in the national capital. Earlier in the day, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had also extended greetings to Mulayam on his birthday and had wished for his healthy, long and active life. Yadav, who was born on November 22, 1939, first became the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh in 1989 and served for three non-consecutive terms from 1989 to 1991, 1993 to 1995, and 2003 to 2007. He has also served as the Defence Minister from 1996 to 1998 during the rule of United Front government. Yadav has served as the Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha from Azamgarh between 2014 and 2019. At present, he is the MP in the lower house from Mainpuri.

Uttar Pradesh: Mulayam Singh Yadav celebrates 80th birthday with party workers

ISI is continuing to target defence personnel on social media for gathering information as a new case has come to light where a Pakistani intelligence operative automatically added an Indian Army officer to a Whatsapp group after which the force issued an advisory to its personnel to change their WhatsApp settings.

"A case has come to notice that an Army person was automatically added to a WhatsApp group by a suspected Pakistani number. The individual showed his presence of mind and exited the group after taking its screenshot," the Army advisory issued on November 11 said.

The advisory also said that it was clear that the Pakistani intelligence operatives are targeting Army personnel and their families have also been targeted in the past in social media chat applications such as WhatsApp.

"The above incident can be prevented and unwanted addition to any unauthorised or undesirable groups without consent can be stopped by changing the settings," the advisory said.

It suggested that Army officers and their families should change settings of their WhatsApp chats where they can be added to groups only by those people who are present in their contact list.

The advisory has come at a time when recently two Army jawans were virtually honey-trapped by Pakistani virtual spies who chat and interact with Indian defence personnel over social media applications to gain classified information.

In the last few years, there have been several cases where senior officers up to the rank of Group Captain have been compromised by the Pakistani spies using virtual women to trap Indian officers and jawans.

In a number of cases, the interactions between personnel and virtual social media IDs have started with a chat about military aspects leading to virtual honeytrap.In wake of such incidents, the Army has warned its personnel against being part of any unknown WhatsApp group and also barred them from displaying their military links there.&nbsp;

 
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ISI is continuing to target defence personnel on social media for gathering information as a new case has come to light where a Pakistani intelligence operative automatically added an Indian Army officer to a Whatsapp group after which the force issued an advisory to its personnel to change their WhatsApp settings.

ISI is continuing to target defence personnel on social media for gathering information as a new case has come to light where a Pakistani intelligence operative automatically added an Indian Army officer to a Whatsapp group after which the force issued an advisory to its personnel to change their WhatsApp settings. "A case has come to notice that an Army person was automatically added to a WhatsApp group by a suspected Pakistani number. The individual showed his presence of mind and exited the group after taking its screenshot," the Army advisory issued on November 11 said. The advisory also said that it was clear that the Pakistani intelligence operatives are targeting Army personnel and their families have also been targeted in the past in social media chat applications such as WhatsApp. "The above incident can be prevented and unwanted addition to any unauthorised or undesirable groups without consent can be stopped by changing the settings," the advisory said. It suggested that Army officers and their families should change settings of their WhatsApp chats where they can be added to groups only by those people who are present in their contact list. The advisory has come at a time when recently two Army jawans were virtually honey-trapped by Pakistani virtual spies who chat and interact with Indian defence personnel over social media applications to gain classified information. In the last few years, there have been several cases where senior officers up to the rank of Group Captain have been compromised by the Pakistani spies using virtual women to trap Indian officers and jawans. In a number of cases, the interactions between personnel and virtual social media IDs have started with a chat about military aspects leading to virtual honeytrap.In wake of such incidents, the Army has warned its personnel against being part of any unknown WhatsApp group and also barred them from displaying their military links there.

ISI targeting defence personnel on social media, Army asks officers to change WhatsApp settings

The Delhi Government on Friday waived the Development and Infrastructure charge levied on water and sewer connections in the national capital.

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that the people will only have to pay Rs 2,310 for a new water or sewer connection.

"Delhi Jal Board has taken some important decision. Whenever new pipelines were installed people did not opt for connection due to high Development and Infrastructure Charges. Later, people used to take the illegal connections and not the formal connection," he told reporters.

"When our government was formed, we used to charge Rs 500 per metre and we reduced to Rs 100 per metre. But we realised the charges are still too high. So, we have decided that Development and Infrastructure Charge for water and sewer will not be charged from today onwards. Now, the citizens will only have to pay Rs 2,310 for a new water or sewer connection irrespective of any plot," Kejriwal said.

He said that the people in large numbers will take water and sewer connections in areas where pipelines have already been laid.

"And people will come under network, so the unaccounted water will be reduced and will come in the mainstream," Kejriwal said.

The Chief Minister outlined that 93 per cent of Delhi is covered with water pipe now. He refused to comment on the water controversy and said, "I don't want to indulge in politics. They don't have anything to with water but to do dirty politics."

"When we formed the government, there were 2300 areas where polluted water was a problem now only 125 areas are," he said.

Kejriwal and Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan are at loggerheads after a study conducted by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) said that the water quality in Delhi didn't meet its standards.&nbsp; 
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The Delhi Government on Friday waived the Development and Infrastructure charge levied on water and sewer connections in the national capital. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that the people will only have to pay Rs 2,310 for a new water or sewer connection.

The Delhi Government on Friday waived the Development and Infrastructure charge levied on water and sewer connections in the national capital. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that the people will only have to pay Rs 2,310 for a new water or sewer connection. "Delhi Jal Board has taken some important decision. Whenever new pipelines were installed people did not opt for connection due to high Development and Infrastructure Charges. Later, people used to take the illegal connections and not the formal connection," he told reporters. "When our government was formed, we used to charge Rs 500 per metre and we reduced to Rs 100 per metre. But we realised the charges are still too high. So, we have decided that Development and Infrastructure Charge for water and sewer will not be charged from today onwards. Now, the citizens will only have to pay Rs 2,310 for a new water or sewer connection irrespective of any plot," Kejriwal said. He said that the people in large numbers will take water and sewer connections in areas where pipelines have already been laid. "And people will come under network, so the unaccounted water will be reduced and will come in the mainstream," Kejriwal said. The Chief Minister outlined that 93 per cent of Delhi is covered with water pipe now. He refused to comment on the water controversy and said, "I don't want to indulge in politics. They don't have anything to with water but to do dirty politics." "When we formed the government, there were 2300 areas where polluted water was a problem now only 125 areas are," he said. Kejriwal and Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan are at loggerheads after a study conducted by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) said that the water quality in Delhi didn't meet its standards.

Delhi government waives Development and Infrastructure Charge on water, sewer connections

After the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) kicked off its by-poll campaign in Karnataka, Deputy Chief Minister Ashwath Narayan expressed confidence that his party will win all 15 assembly seats.

He also targeted the opposition saying, "there is no coordination in the Congress" and added rival's ally Janata Dal-United (JDU) will not fight these polls together.

"We do not forget anybody in our party. We have given responsibility to every leader and will work under target which has been set. BJP does not need to win eight seats, we require only six seats. But, I am confident that we will win all the 15 assembly constituencies.," he said while speaking to ANI.

"Both Congress and JDS were indulged in a war of words. There is no coordination inside the Congress. Siddaramaiah is alone in the Congress party. Congress and JDS will never come together again," the Karnataka, Deputy Chief Minister said.

The by-elections for 15 out of 17 seats are slated to be held on December 5. The results will be declared on December 9.&nbsp; 
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After the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) kicked off its by-poll campaign in Karnataka, Deputy Chief Minister Ashwath Narayan expressed confidence that his party will win all 15 assembly seats.

After the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) kicked off its by-poll campaign in Karnataka, Deputy Chief Minister Ashwath Narayan expressed confidence that his party will win all 15 assembly seats. He also targeted the opposition saying, "there is no coordination in the Congress" and added rival's ally Janata Dal-United (JDU) will not fight these polls together. "We do not forget anybody in our party. We have given responsibility to every leader and will work under target which has been set. BJP does not need to win eight seats, we require only six seats. But, I am confident that we will win all the 15 assembly constituencies.," he said while speaking to ANI. "Both Congress and JDS were indulged in a war of words. There is no coordination inside the Congress. Siddaramaiah is alone in the Congress party. Congress and JDS will never come together again," the Karnataka, Deputy Chief Minister said. The by-elections for 15 out of 17 seats are slated to be held on December 5. The results will be declared on December 9.

BJP confident of winning all 15 seats in Karnataka bypolls: Deputy CM Ashwath Narayan

Army Bomb Disposal team on Friday diffused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) containing 25 kg of high explosive on the National Highway-11 near Khudwani Bridge in Anantnag district.

"In a desperate attempt to inflict civilian casualties and terrorise the populace, terrorists planted an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) containing 25 Kg of High Explosive on the NH-11 near Khudwani Bridge," the Army said in a statement.

The IED was detected by vigilant troops during the road clearance of NH undertaken on Thursday morning.

Following which, the site was cordoned off and Army Bomb Disposal teams were rushed to the location.

Despite the risk, the Bomb Disposal teams dug out the embedded IED comprising of two cylindrical containers of 15 and 10 kg each filled with explosives and destroyed it in situ.

The Army said if IED would have been initiated, it would have caused immense loss of precious lives and extensive damage to property, in addition to disrupting flow of traffic and creating panic in people."Such barbaric acts are an attempt to deter the situation from returning to normal," it said.&nbsp; 
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Army Bomb Disposal team on Friday diffused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) containing 25 kg of high explosive on the National Highway-11 near Khudwani Bridge in Anantnag district.

Army Bomb Disposal team on Friday diffused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) containing 25 kg of high explosive on the National Highway-11 near Khudwani Bridge in Anantnag district. "In a desperate attempt to inflict civilian casualties and terrorise the populace, terrorists planted an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) containing 25 Kg of High Explosive on the NH-11 near Khudwani Bridge," the Army said in a statement. The IED was detected by vigilant troops during the road clearance of NH undertaken on Thursday morning. Following which, the site was cordoned off and Army Bomb Disposal teams were rushed to the location. Despite the risk, the Bomb Disposal teams dug out the embedded IED comprising of two cylindrical containers of 15 and 10 kg each filled with explosives and destroyed it in situ. The Army said if IED would have been initiated, it would have caused immense loss of precious lives and extensive damage to property, in addition to disrupting flow of traffic and creating panic in people."Such barbaric acts are an attempt to deter the situation from returning to normal," it said.

Jammu and Kashmir: Army diffuses IED planted by terrorists on NH-11

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday reacted to the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/shiv-senas-chief-minister-will-rule-for-5-years-sanjay-raut-263824">ongoing political impasse in Maharashtra</a>. The minister stated that ideological differences exist among the Congress, the Shiv Sena and the NCP and that even if the triad is able to form a government, "it will not go much ahead".

"This (Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress) is an alliance of opportunism, they will not be able to give Maharashtra a stable Government," Gadkari said as reported by news agency ANI.&nbsp;

The minister said that the BJP and the Shiv Sena don't have much ideological differences.&nbsp;

"Breaking of such an alliance is a loss to the country," he added.

Gadkari further asserted that Congress strongly opposes the views of Shiv Sena and its vice versa.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, a Congress Legislative party meet is underway at Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai.

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Earlier NCP and Congress leaders met with leaders of other allies to hold discussions over the political situation of the state.

The NCP, Congress and Shiv Sena are holding hectic deliberations on the government formation in Maharashtra.

Maharashtra came under President's Rule on November 12 after all the parties failed to form a government in the state.&nbsp;

The BJP, which emerged as the single largest party, could not stake claim to form a government as its ally Shiv Sena remained firm on rotating the Chief Minister's post and equal sharing of Cabinet berths.

Shiv Sena parted its ways with BJP to explore ways to form a government. It, however, failed to prove the support of the required number of MLAs in the time given by state Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari.

The Governor had then invited NCP, the third-largest party, to prove its ability to form the government failing which President`s Rule was imposed in the state.

The Shiv Sena is now in talks with the Congress and NCP to form a government in Maharashtra.

The BJP won 105 seats in the 288-member assembly followed by Shiv Sena 56, NCP 54 and Congress 44.&nbsp;

(With inputs from ANI)&nbsp;

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday reacted to the ongoing political impasse in Maharashtra. The minister stated that ideological differences exist among the Congress, the Shiv Sena and the NCP and that even if the triad is able to form a government, "it will not go much ahead".

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday reacted to the ongoing political impasse in Maharashtra. The minister stated that ideological differences exist among the Congress, the Shiv Sena and the NCP and that even if the triad is able to form a government, "it will not go much ahead". "This (Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress) is an alliance of opportunism, they will not be able to give Maharashtra a stable Government," Gadkari said as reported by news agency ANI. The minister said that the BJP and the Shiv Sena don't have much ideological differences. "Breaking of such an alliance is a loss to the country," he added. Gadkari further asserted that Congress strongly opposes the views of Shiv Sena and its vice versa. Meanwhile, a Congress Legislative party meet is underway at Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Maharashtra govt formation: This(Shiv Sena-NCP-Congresss) is an alliance of opportunism, they will not be able to give Maharashtra a stable Government https://t.co/NMeH7S0GN8 pic.twitter.com/58ZHrqshk5 — ANI (@ANI) November 22, 2019 × Earlier NCP and Congress leaders met with leaders of other allies to hold discussions over the political situation of the state. The NCP, Congress and Shiv Sena are holding hectic deliberations on the government formation in Maharashtra. Maharashtra came under President's Rule on November 12 after all the parties failed to form a government in the state. The BJP, which emerged as the single largest party, could not stake claim to form a government as its ally Shiv Sena remained firm on rotating the Chief Minister's post and equal sharing of Cabinet berths. Shiv Sena parted its ways with BJP to explore ways to form a government. It, however, failed to prove the support of the required number of MLAs in the time given by state Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari. The Governor had then invited NCP, the third-largest party, to prove its ability to form the government failing which President`s Rule was imposed in the state. The Shiv Sena is now in talks with the Congress and NCP to form a government in Maharashtra. The BJP won 105 seats in the 288-member assembly followed by Shiv Sena 56, NCP 54 and Congress 44. (With inputs from ANI)

They won't give Maharashtra a stable government: Gadkari on Congress, NCP, Shiv Sena alliance

Indian shares ended lower on Friday, dragged by losses in information technology stocks, as global investors were cautious about mixed signals surrounding the US-China trade deal.

The Nifty ended 0.45 per cent&nbsp;lower at 11,914.40, while the Sensex was down 0.53 per cent at 40,395.41. For the week, the Nifty and Sensex edged up 0.16 per cent and 0.01 per cent, respectively.

China said it was willing to work with the United States to resolve core trade concerns, but the US&nbsp;bills backing protesters in Hong Kong, which President Donald Trump is expected to sign, seemed to undermine planned trade talks between the world's two largest economies.

In the domestic market, the Nifty IT index ended 1.95&nbsp;per cent&nbsp;lower, led by losses among heavyweights such as Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services, down 2.85 per cent and 2.41 per cent respectively.

Tata Steel was the top gainer and rose 3.87 per cent.

Indian shares ended lower on Friday, dragged by losses in information technology stocks, as global investors were cautious about mixed signals surrounding the US-China trade deal.

Indian shares ended lower on Friday, dragged by losses in information technology stocks, as global investors were cautious about mixed signals surrounding the US-China trade deal. The Nifty ended 0.45 per cent lower at 11,914.40, while the Sensex was down 0.53 per cent at 40,395.41. For the week, the Nifty and Sensex edged up 0.16 per cent and 0.01 per cent, respectively. China said it was willing to work with the United States to resolve core trade concerns, but the US bills backing protesters in Hong Kong, which President Donald Trump is expected to sign, seemed to undermine planned trade talks between the world's two largest economies. In the domestic market, the Nifty IT index ended 1.95 per cent lower, led by losses among heavyweights such as Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services, down 2.85 per cent and 2.41 per cent respectively. Tata Steel was the top gainer and rose 3.87 per cent.

Nifty, Sensex end lower; IT stocks slump

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative Party election manifesto will be released by next week, deputy finance minister Rishi Sunak said.

"You will get it very shortly and it will certainly be by next week," Sunak told ITV.

Meanwhile, Labour leader Jeremy <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ready-for-change-britains-labour-unveils-radical-manifesto-263627">Corbyn unveiled his party's election manifesto</a> on Thursday, setting out radical plans to transform Britain with public sector pay rises, higher taxes on companies and a sweeping nationalisation of infrastructure.

Corbyn announced his party's election manifesto on Thursday, setting out radical plans to transform Britain with public sector pay rises, higher taxes on companies and a sweeping nationalization of infrastructure.

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Asked to comment on Prince Andrew's retirement from public life following allegations that he had sex with a 17-year-old girl procured for him by late U.S. financier Jeffrey Epstein, Johnson said that he believes the victims should have justice and that "the law must be done and must be seen to be done."

Voters face a stark choice at the country's December 12 election: opposition leader Corbyn's socialist vision, including widespread nationalization and free public services, or Johnson's drive to deliver Brexit within months and build a "dynamic market economy."

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday (November 21) that the Labour Party's election manifesto unveiled by Jeremy Corbyn had "no economic credibility".

During a campaign visit to a building site in Bedford, Johnson criticised his opponent for refusing to take a clear position on Brexit.

"Until we have answers to those questions, until we get Brexit done, none of this carries any economic credibility whatever," the prime minister said.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative Party election manifesto will be released by next week, deputy finance minister Rishi Sunak said. "You will get it very shortly and it will certainly be by next week," Sunak told ITV.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative Party election manifesto will be released by next week, deputy finance minister Rishi Sunak said. "You will get it very shortly and it will certainly be by next week," Sunak told ITV. Meanwhile, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn unveiled his party's election manifesto on Thursday, setting out radical plans to transform Britain with public sector pay rises, higher taxes on companies and a sweeping nationalisation of infrastructure. Corbyn announced his party's election manifesto on Thursday, setting out radical plans to transform Britain with public sector pay rises, higher taxes on companies and a sweeping nationalization of infrastructure. Speaking in Birmingham, Corbyn set out his crowd-pleasing plans, offering something for almost everyone in Britain - from help to parents with young children to free university education and more money for elderly care. × Asked to comment on Prince Andrew's retirement from public life following allegations that he had sex with a 17-year-old girl procured for him by late U.S. financier Jeffrey Epstein, Johnson said that he believes the victims should have justice and that "the law must be done and must be seen to be done." Voters face a stark choice at the country's December 12 election: opposition leader Corbyn's socialist vision, including widespread nationalization and free public services, or Johnson's drive to deliver Brexit within months and build a "dynamic market economy." British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday (November 21) that the Labour Party's election manifesto unveiled by Jeremy Corbyn had "no economic credibility". During a campaign visit to a building site in Bedford, Johnson criticised his opponent for refusing to take a clear position on Brexit. "Until we have answers to those questions, until we get Brexit done, none of this carries any economic credibility whatever," the prime minister said.

British PM Johnson's party manifesto will be out by next week: Deputy minister

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