The suspense over Maharashtra's next chief minister will end on December 4. BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis is expected to return to the top post. The BJP’s legislature party will meet tomorrow to finalise the leader. Central observers, Nirmala Sitharaman and Vijay Rupani, will oversee the meeting. Caretaker CM Eknath Shinde has stepped aside for BJP to lead the government. The Mahayuti alliance, which won 230 out of 288 seats, will likely have two deputy CMs, one each from Shiv Sena and NCP. The new government’s swearing-in is scheduled for December 5. Official confirmation is awaited.

India's Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs have reached an agreement to hold a debate on the Constitution next week, following a week of disruptions in Parliament. The debate is scheduled for December 13-14 in the Lok Sabha and December 16-17 in the Rajya Sabha, confirmed Union Minister Kiren Rijiju. The decision came after an all-party meeting with Speaker Om Birla. Opposition parties had called for the debate to mark the 75th anniversary of the Constitution's adoption. The session, which began on November 25, is set to continue until December 20.

A senior BJP leader has confirmed that Devendra Fadnavis will return as Maharashtra's Chief Minister, with a meeting to elect the BJP legislature party leader scheduled for December 2 or 3. Caretaker CM Eknath Shinde has pledged full support for the decision by PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. Speculation suggests that Shinde's son, Shrikant, may become deputy CM. The oath-taking ceremony is planned for December 5. The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secured a decisive win in the state elections, with 230 out of 288 seats.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stressed the need for a balanced population growth rate, warning that societies perish if the rate falls below 2.1. Speaking at an event in Nagpur, he highlighted the importance of families as the foundation of society. Bhagwat called for a population growth rate above 2.1 to ensure survival, as per population science. He also reiterated the need for a fair population policy for all communities, cautioning against imbalances that could impact geographical boundaries. Additionally, Bhagwat advocated equal rights for women in decision-making and emphasized their unique strengths in contributing to society.

Devendra Fadnavis has been selected as the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra, according to a senior BJP leader. The BJP legislature party will meet on December 2 or 3 to officially elect the new leader. This follows caretaker CM Eknath Shinde's statement of unconditional support for the decision. The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance won a majority in the recent Maharashtra elections, securing 230 out of 288 seats. The swearing-in ceremony for the new government will take place on December 5, with PM Modi in attendance. Fadnavis has been a key contender for the position.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge accused the BJP of attempting to divide society by conducting surveys at mosques to find temples beneath them. He claimed the party is ignoring RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's advice to focus on building the Ram temple without provoking further division. Speaking at a rally in Delhi, Kharge questioned whether BJP leaders would demolish historical landmarks like the Taj Mahal, built by Muslims. He urged Dalits, minorities, and OBCs to unite and protect their rights. Kharge also criticized PM Modi for fostering division, despite Bhagwat’s calls for unity.

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal ruled out any alliance with Congress or INDIA bloc for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, stating, “There will be no alliance in Delhi.” Speaking after an attack at his Malviya Nagar rally, he criticised the Centre, saying, “Liquid was thrown at me. It was harmless but could have been dangerous. If you can, arrest the gangsters; why target us instead?” AAP alleged it was an attempt to burn him alive, but Delhi Police claimed it was only water. Kejriwal also defended MLA Naresh Balyan’s arrest in an extortion case, calling it a gangster's conspiracy.

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti stirred a political storm by stating, “If atrocities are committed against minorities in India, how are we different from Bangladesh?” Speaking in Jammu, she criticised the government for actions like mosque surveys and unemployment. “We have such a great country, known worldwide for its secular character,” she added, lamenting its current state. BJP leaders called her remarks "anti-national" and demanded action, accusing her of trying to revive her party. Mufti also criticised the handling of Electronic Voting Machines and claimed, “We are being taken in the direction of 1947.”

Maharashtra caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde clarified that the state’s next CM will be decided on Monday, December 2. Speaking from his native Satara, where he rested after falling ill, Shinde dismissed speculations of discontent over the chief ministerial decision. He reaffirmed his "unconditional support" to the BJP leadership and praised his government's work over the past 2.5 years. Shinde assured that the government’s efforts would be remembered in "golden letters in history." The Mahayuti’s swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for December 5, with BJP's CM pick and Shiv Sena and NCP handling the deputy CM roles.

Francis Ekka, the husband of TMC leader Amrita Ekka, was arrested in Darjeeling district, West Bengal, on November 26 for possessing classified DRDO documents and a large quantity of radioactive Californium. A joint raid by the Army and West Bengal Police in Belgachi village led to the seizure, valued at Rs 17 crore per gram. Ekka, unable to explain his possession of the materials, is being interrogated for potential foreign links. He has been charged with smuggling sensitive materials, and his residence is sealed as part of the ongoing investigation.