People are not casteist, political leaders are: Gadkari
AMRAVATI, Mar 22: Union Minister and senior BJP leader Nitin Gadkari on Saturday asserted that people are not casteist but political leaders are for their selfish interests. Speaking at an event here, he also said backwardness was becoming a political interest. There is a competition on who is more backward, Gadkari pointed out. People are not casteist but political leaders are for their selfish interests, he said, adding that there is need to eradicate social inequality. Caste discrimination must end [] The post People are not casteist, political leaders are: Gadkari appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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2,021 farm suicides in 24 in Sambhajinagar, Amravati
Mumbai-Amravati Train Collides With Truck Stuck On Railway Tracks In Jalgaon, No Injuries
The driver of a truck lost control over the wheel and rammed the vehicle into a level-crossing gate, where it got stuck on the railway tracks and was hit by the Amravati Express from Mumbai.
Amravati Express hits truck in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district; no injuries
MUMBAI: A speeding truck that crashed into a level-crossing gate and got stuck on railway tracks was hit by an express train in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district on Friday morning, officials said. No one was injured in the accident that occurred near Bodwad station around 4.30 am, which disrupted rail services on the route for about 6 hours, he said. Just when the 12111 Amravati Express from Mumbai to Amravati was about to pass through the area, the driver of a truck lost control over the wheel and rammed the vehicle into a level-crossing gate, the official said. The truck broke the barrier at the rail-road intersection and got stuck on the tracks. The driver got down and was seeking help when the train hit the truck, the official said. The alert loco pilot had spotted the truck on the tracks and slowed down the train, which averted a much bigger accident, he said. Officials from the railways, local police, Government Railway Police and Railway Protection Force rushed to the spot and launched an operation to clear the track, he said. The truck had got stuck to the train engine which blocked rail traffic on the stretch for a few hours, the official said. A gas cutter and earthmover were engaged to remove the truck from the tracks. The track was cleared around 10.20 am and the train left for the next station. A case is being registered and a probe is underway, the official added.
Amravati Express hits truck in Maharashtras Jalgaon district; no injuries
The driver reportedly lost control over the wheel and rammed the truck into a level-crossing gate
Truck Collides With Mumbai-Amravati Train, Passengers Safe
The crash reportedly damaged the railway infrastructure, including overhead electric wires. This disrupted the railway traffic briefly, which was restored around 8:50 am.
Truck collides with Mumbai-Amravati Express in Jalgaon, no injuries reported
According to Dr Swapnil Nila, the Chief Public Relations Officer of Central Railway, the incident took place when the truck crossed a closed railway crossing, leading to the collision
Mumbai-Amravati Express collides with truck at Bodwad station, no injuries reported
A truck collided with the Mumbai-Amravati Express at Bodwad Railway Station after crossing a closed railway crossing. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported among the truck driver or train passengers. Railway traffic was briefly disrupted but restored by 8:50 AM. An investigation into the incident is currently ongoing, according to railway officials.
Train collides with truck at closed level crossing in Maharashtra's Jalgaon
An Amravati-bound train collided with a truck illegally crossing closed railway tracks in Jalgaon, Maharashtra. No injuries were reported, but the collision disrupted the schedules of five trains, including the Mumbai-Amravati Express. The incident caused significant damage to railway infrastructure. Repair work is underway, and legal action may be taken against the truck driver.
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Amravati Airport Gets Aviation Body's Nod, Flights To Operate By Month-End: D Fadnavis
The Amravati airport has received aerodrome licence from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and Alliance Air will operate flights from the facility to Mumbai by the end of the month, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said.
Commercial Flights To Take Off From Amravati Airport By Month-End, Says Fadnavis
The state-run Maharashtra Airport Development Company revamped the airport with an extended runway and other upgrades to meet licensing requirements.
Surabardi encroachment: HC orders District Magistrate to decide within a week
Nagpur: A Zilla Parishad school and a water tank have been constructed on Pandhan Road in Surabardi on Amravati Road, as per a new land measurement. In response, the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has directed rural Tehsildars to prepare a proposal to resolve the issue and submit it to the District Magistrate. [] The post Surabardi encroachment: HC orders District Magistrate to decide within a week appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .
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Amaravati construction to cost 64,721 crore, completion in 3 years: Minister Narayana
The Minister criticised former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy for his shifting stance on the development of Amravati
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Eight farmers are ending their lives daily in Maharashtra, says miniser Makarand Jadhav
MUMBAI : Maharashtra Relief and Rehabilitation Minister Makarand Jadhav-Patil on Monday said it was partially true that eight farmers, on average, died by suicide daily in the past 56 months in the state. He was responding to a question raised by NCP MLC Shivajirao Garje during question hour in the legislative council. Jadhav said the number of farmer suicides in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Amravati divisions was higher compared to other regions. The minister outlined factors contributing to the suicides by farmers and the government's efforts to support the affected families. According to figures provided by the minister, in the past year, 952 farmers committed suicide in the Marathwada division, 168 in Akola, 112 in Wardha, 205 in Beed, and 1,069 in the Amravati division. Between January 1 and December 31, 2024, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar division reported 952 farmer suicides. Of them, 707 were eligible for assistance and in 433 cases the assistance was received. In Beed district, 167 cases were approved for assistance and 108 cases received financial aid. In Amravati division, 441 cases were eligible for assistance and 332 received the aid, the minister stated. Responding to a specific query, the minister stated that Mantha taluka in Jalna district saw 13 suicides by agriculturists between April 2023 and September 2024. The government is committed to providing support to the families of farmers who committed suicide, the minister added. Sharad Pawar slams PM Modi's assurance of doubling farmers' income, claims suicides have doubled
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Will Maha Yuti live up to poll promises? Maharashtra Budget to be tabled on March 10
The Budget comes in the run-up to the local bodies polls, including those of big corporations like Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Nashik, Aurangabad, Nagpur, and Amravati, which are expected ...
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MUMBAI: Police have arrested a 75-year-old priest of a mutt in Maharashtra's Amravati district and his associate for allegedly raping a minor girl on multiple occasions following which she became pregnant, an official said on Thursday. A woman relative of the 17-year-old victim has also been arrested, he said. The girl along with her parents approached Shirkhed police station in Amravati on Tuesday evening and lodged a complaint against the head priest of the Riddhapur mutt and others, he said. During medical examination, it came to light that the girl was eight months' pregnant, the official said. According to the complainant, she was staying at the mutt for doing a service to it for the last one year with her uncle and aunt. While she was staying at the mutt, the head priest asked the girl's aunt to send the victim to meet him on April 2, 2024. The aunt sent the girl in a room of the priest, Surendramuni Talegaonkar, where he allegedly raped her, the official said. Balasaheb Desai (40), who too stays in the mutt, also allegedly raped the girl, he said, adding that both the accused committed the offence for several months. The victim initially informed about her ordeal to her aunt, but she threatened her and asked her to remain quiet. The aunt did not help the girl, due to which both the men kept sexually assaulting the victim, the police said. A case has been registered against the three accused under various Indian Penal Code sections, including 376 (rape), 323 (voluntarily causing hurt) and 506 (criminal intimidation), as well as provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, the official said. A probe was on into the case, the police added.
With zero casualty goal, India becomes global leader in disaster management: Amit Shah
AMRAVATI, Jan 19: Backed by resilient infrastructure in the area of disaster management, India has emerged as a global leader in the sector by adopting a zero casualty goal during calamities, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday. Shah also emphasised the support of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government for Andhra Pradesh, announcing that the Centre has approved projects totalling over Rs 3 lakh crore for the state in just six months. He was addressing a gathering on [] The post With zero casualty goal, India becomes global leader in disaster management: Amit Shah appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Maha: Tribal woman forced to drink urine over black magic suspicion
A 77-year-old tribal woman was allegedly attacked and humiliated by her neighbours following accusations of practising black magic in Retyakheda village of Amravati district in Maharashtra. The incident occurred on December 30 but surfaced on January 5 after a police complaint was lodged by the victims son and daughter-in-law. According to local reports, a group Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
77-yr-old woman thrashed, forced to drink urine on suspicion of black magic
Amravati: A 77-year-old woman was allegedly thrashed, forced to drink urine and branded with an iron rod on suspicion of practising black magic in a village in Maharashtras Amravati district, police said on Saturday. While the incident occurred on December 30, a police complaint was lodged earlier this month, and the victims son and daughter-in-law Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
77-year-old woman thrashed, forced to drink urine on suspicion of black magic in Amravati
As per the complaint, the woman was forced to drink urine and consume dog excreta, following which she was paraded with a garland of slippers around her neck
B'deshi infiltrators on 'vote jihad part 2': Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has accused Bangladeshi migrants of seeking birth certificates illegally in the state to obtain voting rights, labeling it as vote jihad part 2. He claimed that nearly 100 such cases have been reported in Amravati and Malegaon tehsil in Nashik. Fadnavis reiterated his government's commitment to combating anarchist forces and urged people to remain vigilant. He also lauded the BJP's performance in the recent assembly polls, attributing the victory to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis alleges Bangladeshi migrants are acquiring birth certificates illegally, referring to this act as vote jihad part 2. Nearly 100 cases have been reported in Amravati and Malegaon. Fadnavis emphasized his government's commitment to addressing anarchist forces and praised PM Modi and Amit Shah for BJP's success in state elections.
Drunk Dumper Driver Runs Over 3 Including 2 Kids in Pune
Mumbai: In a tragic mishap, three people, including two toddlers, were killed when an allegedly inebriated driver ran a speeding dumper over a family of migrant workers sleeping on the footpath in Wagholi in Pune in the early hours of Monday. Six people were injured and one of them is critical. The Pune city police identified the deceased as Vishal Vinod Pawar, 22, Vaibhav Ritesh Pawar, 2, and his sister Vaibhavi Ritesh Pawar, 1, all from Amravati. Those who were injured include Janaki Dinesh Pawar, 21, Rinisha Vinod Pawar, 18, Roshan Bhosale, 9, Nagesh Nivrutti Pawar, 27, Darshan Sanjay Vairal, 18, and Alisha Vinod Pawar, 47. Wagholi polices senior inspector Pandit Rejitwad said, We have arrested the dumper driver, Gajanan Shankar Totare (26), on charges of culpable homicide not amounting to murder and drunk driving, among other sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Motor Vehicles Act. According to police, the accident took place at 1 am near Kesnand Phata. Wagholi. The accused was driving the truck at a high speed after consuming liquor. He lost control of the vehicle and the truck crossed the road divider and ran over the victims who were fast asleep. After receiving information, senior police officers rushed to the spot, and the victims were taken to a hospital. Three of them were pronounced dead, after which their bodies were shifted to Sassoon Hospital for post-mortem examination. The driver was arrested after his medical test confirmed he had consumed alcohol and was driving under the influence. According to the police, the victims migrated to Pune from rural parts of Amravati and Wardha districts to work in Pune. They are mostly daily wage labourers working at construction sites and other small jobs to earn a living.
Atrocities in the name of Dharma due to ignorance
MUMBAI: Days after expressing concern over the resurgence of temple-mosque disputes threatening to disrupt communal harmony, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said that all acts of persecution and atrocities committed in the name of Dharma (religion) were due to lack of true comprehension of Dharma. Speaking at an event in Maharashtras Amravati, he said improper and incomplete understanding of Dharma leads to Adharma. Dharma has always existed, governing the workings of the world, which is why it is called Sanatan (eternal). The practice of Dharma itself ensures its protection. The various reformative sects in our Dharma played a crucial role and these sects are real wealth of Dharma, he said. He said no religion teaches to divide people, but rather they impart the wisdom of uniting people. Unity is eternal. The whole universe is one. Practising non-violence protects the Dharma. If we really and properly understand the Dharma, then there will be tranquillity, equality, unity and prosperity, he said. He said while even illiterates can easily understand Dharma, its often the educated lot, who are bloated with self-pride of their knowledge, who fail to comprehend it.
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World Bank Approves Rs 6,800 Crore Loan For Amravati Urban Development Program
According to the World Bank, the Government of India requested the $800 million loan to develop Amaravati as an economic hub and the state capital of Andhra Pradesh.
Air India orders 34 trainer planes for South Asia's largest Flying School
Kolkata: Air India, Indias leading global airline, has placed an order for 34 trainer aircraft as it prepares to start training cadet pilots at South Asias largest Flying Training Organisation (FTO) coming up in Amravati, Maharashtra by the second half of 2025, post regulatory approvals. The order includes 31 single-engine aircraft from Piper Aircraft in the United States and 3 twin-engine aircraft from Diamond Aircraft in Austria. The FTO is a leap forward in Air Indias commitment to bolster its training infrastructure as part of its Vihaan. AI transformation programme and cultivate a pipeline of pilots as it expands its fleet, becoming self-reliant. The trainer aircraft, due for delivery starting in 2025, are equipped with glass cockpits, G1000 avionics systems, and Jet A1 engines that will ensure advanced training for aspiring pilots. The FTO is coming up at Amravatis Belora Airport and will target to graduate 180 commercial pilots every year. On Thursday, Air India Director (Aviation Academy) Sunil Bhaskaran said, The new FTO is a strategic move to exponentially expand our training infrastructure and our commitment to building a self-reliant ecosystem of qualified pilots for both Air India and the Indian aviation industry. With this order of 34 trainer aircraft to support South Asias largest Flying Training Organisation, we are delighted to be playing a part in building the aviation infrastructure India needs as one of the worlds fastest-growing aviation markets and to support the governments vision for an Atmanirbhar Bharat. As part of its commitment to invest in aviation training, Air India opened its new Aviation Training Academy, spread over 600,000 sq ft, the largest in South Asia, in Gurugram. It is also the first airline in India to announce the setting up of an FTO that will complement Air Indias commitment to power Indias aviation ecosystem in the coming years. At the FTO in Amravati, Air India is developing a state-of-the-art training institute over 10 acres, with digitally enabled classrooms at par with global academies, hostels, a digitized operations center, and its own maintenance facility to elevate operational efficiency. The FTO is curated to deliver best-in-class training with high safety standards.
Air India orders 34 trainer aircraft for its flying school
The flying school in Amravati is expected to open from second half of 2025
MSRTC Gears Up For New Year With 1,300 New Buses Amid Rising Demand
Of these, approximately 450 buses will be deployed in key regions such as Mumbai-Pune, Nashik-Sambhajinagar, and Nagpur-Amravati, among others.
6,740 Maha Farmers Committed Suicide Under Previous Mahayuti Govt: LoP Danve
Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the legislative council Ambadas Danve tsaid that highest number of these farmer suicides recorded between July 1, 2022, and November 30, 2024, were reported from Nagpur and Amravati districts.
NEW DELHI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday conducted raids against Jaish-e-Mohammad-linked members at 19 locations across eight states including Assam, Maharashtra, Bihar, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, West Bengal and Jammu & Kashmir, officials said. They said that the raids were conducted in a case linked to the radicalisation of individuals associated with Jaish-e-Mohammed and the dissemination of terrorist propaganda. A spokesperson in the NIA said, Several incriminating documents, electronic devices including mobile phones, pen drives, CDs, hard disks etc. were seized during the searches carried out across eight states. The locations at which the searches were conducted today were Goalpara (Assam), Aurangabad, Mumbai, Amravati (Maharashtra), Jhansi, Bareilly, Deoband, Saharanpur (UP), Sitamarhi (Bihar), Hooghly (West Bengal), Baramulla, Reasi, Budgam, Anantnag (J&K), Dungarpur (Rajasthan) and Mehsana (Gujarat), they said. The officials said the searches were conducted at the premises of suspects and close aides of an accused Sheikh Sultan Salah Uddin Ayubi, a Jaish-e-Mohammad operative, who was arrested on account of his incriminatory role in the case. Ayubi was taken into custody in October this year for disseminating propaganda material associated with the banned terror outfit while radicalising and recruiting youth into the Jamaat outfit inspired by the JeM. Even as the NIA officially denied having arrested anyone in the case following the raids, sources in Ahmedabad said that the agency detained Adil, a suspected JeM operative from a madrasa in the Sanand area of the city. The suspect is currently under intense interrogation by the NIA team, which received active support from the Ahmedabad district police. Sources in Ahmedabad Police said, there was an intelligence input suggesting that an individual named Adil, who allegedly works at a madarsa in Chekhala village, Banaskantha district, had links to the JeM. Meanwhile, in UPs Jhansi district, the NIA team had much difficulty when they were mobbed by the Muslims - both men and women - while taking Mufti Khalid Nadvi for interrogation after an-eight-hour search at his residence in connection with the case. Mob surrounds NIA team, resists move to detain Mufti Khalid Nadvi for interrogation in Jhansi Sources in Jhansi police said the NIA team accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) raided Mufti Khalid Ansari Nadvis house in Super Colony at 2.30 am on Thursday in connection with a foreign funding and money laundering case in Jhansi district. It was also suspected that Nadvi had been involved in spreading terror propaganda of the JeM. As per the Jhansi police sources, when the authorities were taking him along for further interrogation, a large number of local Muslim residents gathered in front of his house in response to an announcement made from the mosque.
Threatening calls case against Pawan Kalyan: Accused held
Amravati : The case of threatening calls to the office of Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has caused a stir. An unidentified person threatened to kill Pawan Kalyan, sending threatening phone calls and messages with offensive language to his office, prompting the AP government to take notice. The police have made progress in the investigation, identifying the suspect based on the phone calls. The individual responsible for the threats, identified as Nuka Mallikarjun, was arrested. Police have noted that Mallikarjun has mental health issues and made the calls while under the influence of alcohol. He is currently being interrogated by Vijayawada police. Previously, a case under Section 354 was registered against Mallikarjun in Visakhapatnam.
Grandar nets brace to beat Kings Warriors 4-1 in final Bicholim: FC Hunters triumphed in the Amravati Football League after a 4-1 win over Kings Warriors at Bicholim on Sunday. The League was organised by Amravati Sports Club, Amona and powerd by Dr Pramod Sawant. Hunters Grandar Mhato scored a brace while Chandan Naik and [] The post FC Hunters are champions appeared first on The Navhind Times .
More women vote, but fewer elected in battle for Maharashtra
MUMBAI: The Mahayuti governments Ladki Bahin scheme may have helped increase women voters turnout in the Maharashtra assembly polls, but only 21 women got elected this time against 24 in the previous election. According to the Election Commission data, of the 4126 candidates in the fray, 250 were women including independents. Out of the 250 women candidates, only 21 got elected to the assembly. The BJP has the largest elected women MLAs 10 out of 14 candidates. Two women candidates of Shiv Sena (Shinde) got elected, four from Ajit Pawar-led NCP and one from the Congress. The elected BJP women MLAs include Shweta Mahale from Chikhali, Meghna Bordikar from Jintur, Devyani Farande from Nashik Central, Seema Hire from Nashik West, Manda Mhatre from Belapur, Manisha Chaudhary from Dahisar, Vidya Thakur from Goregaon, Madhuri Misal from Parvati, Monika Rajale from Shevgaon and Namita Mundada from Kaij, Sreejaya Chavan from Bhokar, Sulabha Gaikwad from Kalyan East, Sneha Pandit from Vasai, and Anuradha Chavan from Phulambri. Shiv Senas women MLAs include Manjula Gavit from Sakri and Sanjana Jadhav from Kannada. NCPs elected women candidates include Sulabha Khodke (Amravati), Saroj Ahire (Deolali), Sana Malik (Anushakti Nagar) and Aditi Tatkare (Shrivardh). In the 2019 assembly elections, the BJP, Shiv Sena, Congress and NCP had fielded 45 women, of whom 24 women were elected to the 288-member assembly. The women representation percentage was 8% against 7% this time. Though the state and Central governments launched schemes for women empowerment, representation of women is sliding, said a political analyst. Political parties are always reluctant to field women candidates arguing that they face difficulty to get elected.
21 women among 288 winning candidates in Maharashtra; only 1 from oppn side
Mumbai: As many as 21 women candidates have emerged winner in the elections to the 288-seat Maharashtra assembly, with only one of them from the opposition, according to the poll results. The BJP accounted for the highest number of 14 women candidates emerging victorious, including 10 who were re-elected: Shweta Mahale (Chikli constituency), Meghana Bordikar (Jintur), Devyani Farande (Nashik Central), Seema Hiray (Nashik West), Manda Mhatre (Belapur), Manisha Chaudhari (Dahisar), Vidya Thakur (Goregaon), Madhuri Misal (Parvati), Monica Rajale (Shevgaon) and Namita Mundada (Kaij). The four new women winners of the BJP are Shreejaya Chavan (Bhokar), Sulabha Gaikwad (Kalyan East), Sneha Pandit (Vasai) and Anuradha Chavan (Fulambari), as per the poll results announced by the Election Commission on Saturday. Manjula Gavit (Sakri) and Sanjana Jadhav (Kannad) were elected on the ruling Shiv Sena tickets. Sulbha Khodke (Amravati), Saroj Ahire (Deolali), Sana Malik (Anushaktinagar) and Aditi Tatkare (Shrivardhan) won on the ruling NCP tickets. Congress' Jyoti Gaikwad (Dhavari) will be the lone woman MLA from the opposition's side.
Maharashtra polls: Mixed bag for MVA, Mahayuti in Muslim-dominated seats
MUMBAI: It was a mixed bag for 11 seats with more than 35 per cent Muslim voters, where six candidates of the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) emerged victorious in the Maharashtra Assembly polls on Saturday, while four seats went to the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance. The Asaduddin Owaisi-led All India Majlis-e-Ittehad Muslimeen (AIMIM), which is not aligned with either of the coalitions, won its lone seat -- Malegaon Central -- as Mufti Mohammed Khalique polled 1,09,653 votes to emerge victorious by a slender margin of 162 votes against Asif Shaikh Rashid of a local outfit -- Indian Secular Largest Assembly of Maharashtra. The Malegaon Central Assembly segment has more than 78 per cent Muslim voters. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had not fielded a candidate here, while Congress nominee Ejaz Baig secured 7,527 votes. Abu Asim Azmi of the Samajwadi Party (SP) polled 54,780 votes to win the Mankhurd-Shivaji Nagar seat by a margin of 12,753 votes against his nearest rival, Ateeque Ahmad Khan of the AIMIM. Ajit Pawar-led NCP's Nawab Malik, whose candidature appeared to upset the BJP-led Mahayuti, stood a distant fourth. Shiv Sena candidate Suresh Patil occupied the third position with 35,263 votes. The Mankhurd-Shivaji Nagar seat has 53 per cent Muslim voters. SP's Rais Kasam Shaikh polled 1.19 lakh votes to win the Bhiwandi East seat by a margin of 52,015 votes against his nearest rival, Santosh Shetty of the Shiv Sena. This area has a Muslim population of 51 per cent. Batenge toh Katenge and so much more: How Mahayuti engineered a famous win in Maharashtra Congress's Amin Patel defeated Shaina NC, who quit the BJP to join alliance partner Shiv Sena on the eve of the election, by a margin of 34,844 votes from Mumba Devi. This area has a Muslim population of slightly more than 50 per cent. BJP's Mahesh Choughule won the Bhiwandi West seat by a margin of 31,293 votes, defeating his nearest rival, Azmi Riyaj Muqeemuddin of the SP. Muslims account for around 49 per cent of the population in this Assembly segment. AIMIM candidate Waris Pathan was a distant fifth, polling 15,800 votes. In Amravati, which has a Muslim electorate of around 46 per cent, NCP's Sulbha Khodke defeated Congress's Sunil Deshmukh by more than 5,413 votes. Alim Patel of the Aazad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) was a close third with 54,591 votes. In the Mumbra-Kalwa seat, NCP (SP) leader Jitendra Awhad won by a margin of more than 96,228 votes against the Ajit Pawar-led NCP's Najeeb Mulla. Muslims account for 43.7 per cent of the population in the area. Congress leader Sajid Pathan won the Akola West seat by a slender margin of 1,283 votes against Vijay Agarwal of the BJP. The area has around 41 per cent Muslim voters. In Byculla, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Manoj Jamsutkar defeated Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena's Yamini Jadhav by a margin of 31,361 votes. This area has a Muslim population of around 41 per cent. Faiyaz Ahmed of the AIMIM polled 5,531 votes. In 2014, Waris Pathan of the AIMIM had won the seat. Shiv Sena's Pradeep Jaiswal polled 85,459 votes to defeat Naseruddin Siddiqui of the AIMIM by a margin of more than 8,119 votes in Aurangabad Central, where the Muslim community comprises over 38 per cent of the electorate. Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Balasaheb Thorat came third with 37,098 votes. Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat polled more than 1.22 lakh votes to defeat Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Raju Shinde by a margin of 19,599 votes at Aurangabad West, which has a Muslim population of around 37 per cent. Congress stalwart Balasaheb Thorat blames BJP's divisive propaganda after shock defeat
Andhra Pradesh: Scientists Discover Three New Fish Species
Visakhapatnam: Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered three new hill stream loach fish species in Eastern and Western Ghats. The newly-identified species, all belonging to the genus Indoreonectes, were found in protected wildlife areas across two states Telangana and Maharashtra. The discoveries include Indoreonectes amrabad from Amrabad Tiger Reserve in the Eastern Ghats and two species from Maharashtra's Western Ghats - Indoreonectes kalsubai from Kalsubai Wildlife Sanctuary and Indoreonectes radhanagari from Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary. Lead researcher Dr Shrikant Jadhav told Deccan Chronicle the fish are distinguished by their unique colour patterns, including distinctive lateral bands and spots on their heads. The genetic analysis revealed significant divergence from known species, ranging from 5.1 per cent to 19.3 per cent. He said the discoveries highlight the importance of protecting unexplored water bodies in both human-inhabited areas and protected regions of India. With the recent discoveries, the total number of known Indoreonectes species reaches eight, with six found in the Western Ghats and two in the Eastern Ghats. The genus is endemic to peninsular India and is characterised by rounded caudal fins, short lateral lines, and long nasal barbels. ZSI director Dr Dhriti Banerjee said a new Eastern Ghats Regional Centre will be established in Amravati to further explore the region's biodiversity.
