In a significant political development, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced the induction of Bacchu Kadu into Shiv Sena and named him as a candidate for the Maharashtra Legislative Council. (Pics/Shiv Sena)

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Monday said that the government will have to give relief to the rain and flood-hit farmers and his party will ensure it is done. Pics/Sameer Abedi