The Asian Age Maharashtra governor invites Sharad Pawar-led NCP to explore government formation after the Shiv Sena failed to muster the requisite numbers within the 24 hours allotted to it as the Congress remained undecided on extending support to it. Centre looking at the possibility of "deep selection" for the new Chief of Defence Staff post, with even field commanders eligible for the top job, that may not be restricted to just the service chiefs.
The Asian Age