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.

Nagpur gymnast Rahinya bags silver medal at State Championship

Nagpur: Shivaji Gymnastics Club at Dhanwate National College, Nagpur, celebrated a moment of pride as one of its talented gymnasts, Rahinya Gulhane, bagged a prestigious Silver Medal in the Sub-Junior Tumbling Finals at the 19th Trampoline and Tumbling State Championships (2024) held on December 14 and 15 at Amravati. Rahinyas dedication, hard work, and passion [] The post Nagpur gymnast Rahinya bags silver medal at State Championship appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .

Air India orders 34 training aircraft for flight school

Air India has placed an order for 34 trainer aircraft to establish a pilot training school in Amravati, Maharashtra. The school, slated to open in late 2025, aims to create a direct pipeline of qualified pilots for the airline and the Indian aviation industry. This initiative marks a strategic shift in pilot training for Indian carriers.

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

Air India orders 34 trainer aircraft to boost pilot training infrastructure

This move aligns with the airline`s ongoing efforts to expand its training infrastructure, set to support the upcoming Flying Training Organisation (FTO) in Amravati, Maharashtra, which is slated to begin operations in the 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.

Cable theft gang busted in Amravati

JeM terror conspiracy case: NIA raids 19 places across eight states, detains suspects for questioning

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.

NIA raids in Maharashtra, detains individuals with suspected terror links

The NIA, along with the Maharashtra ATS, has been conducting raids in Amravati, Bhiwandi, and other areas, detaining individuals suspected of having links with terrorist organisations

NIA detains youth from Maharashtra to probe 'links' with Jaish-e-Mohammed

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested a youth in Amravati, Maharashtra, for suspected links to Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). Acting on intelligence about six months of communication with the terrorist group, the NIA detained and interrogated the individual.

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.

Ready to quit, contest bypoll if ballot paper used: Amravati MP

VNIT Professor Dr. Shriram Sonawane Conferred Prestigious Acharya Jeevak Eminent Scientist Award

VNIT Professor Dr. Shriram Sonawane was honored with the esteemed Acharya Jeevak Eminent Scientist Award at an international conference ceremony organized by the Indian Indigenous Society for Science and Social Sciences (IISSS), India, in collaboration with Shri Shivaji Education Society Amravati and Dhanwate National College, Nagpur. This distinguished recognition acknowledges Dr. Sonawanes outstanding contributions to [] The post VNIT Professor Dr. Shriram Sonawane Conferred Prestigious Acharya Jeevak Eminent Scientist Award appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .

Unfortunate: MEA on Rahul Gandhi's 'memory loss' remarks at Biden, Modi

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his reported reference to loss of memory of outgoing US President Joe Biden while taking a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal described Gandhi's remarks as unfortunate and that they do not represent the position of the Government of India. India shares a multifaceted partnership with the United States and this partnership has been built over years of perseverance, togetherness, mutual respect and commitment by both sides, he said. We see such reports or remarks as unfortunate, and they're not in keeping with warm and friendly ties with the United States and do not represent the position of the government of India, Jaiswal said. He made the remarks at his weekly media briefing while responding to a question on Gandhi's comments. At a rally in Maharashtra's Amravati on November 16, Gandhi, the leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha, reportedly said that PM Modi appeared to be suffering from memory loss just like outgoing US President Joe Biden.

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.

Vibes Of Vidarbha, Dispatch 8: Hingoli, Akola, And Amravati Reveal Why Maharashtra Elections Will Be Hard To Predict

Ahead Of Assembly Polls, Maharashtra BJP MLA's Sister Injured In Knife Attack In Amravati

Maharashtra BJP MLA Pratap Adsad's sister, Archana Rothe, was injured in a knife attack by two persons in Amravati district on the last day of the state assembly poll campaigning.

5 detained after ex-MP Navneet Rana's rally attacked

Mumbai : A mob allegedly threw chairs and raised slogans at a rally by BJP leader and former MP Navneet Rana at Amravati in Maharashtra. The incident took place on Saturday night. Ms Rana accused the Uddhav Thackeray faction of Shiv Sena of orchestrating the chaos at her rally. The police have registered a case based on her complaint. So far five persons have been detained in this case. The alleged video clips showed Ms Rana was surrounded by her supporters as a group of people threw chairs at a public rally, which was taking place at Khallar village of Daryapur taluka in Amravati district. In one of such videos, the BJP leader was seen marching towards the mob, appearing to ask them to go away even as chairs kept on hitting the people surrounding her from behind. Ms.Ranas security personnel were seen trying to shield her as the chairs targeted her. Post the incident, Ms Rana approached the local police station and sought an action against the troublemakers. Following her demand, the police registered a case against unidentified people and deployed the police personnel at the village. Speaking with the reporters after the incident, the BJP leader said that she was delivering her speech peacefully when some people were making lewd gestures and hooting at her. However, she did not react. After I came down from the stage, they raised the slogan of Allahu Akbar looking at me and my supporters. Even my supporters asked them not to use any bad words for me. The supporters also mentioned that once my speech gets over, we will leave. But they started throwing chairs at us, Ms Rana said. She also alleged that she had been badly abused and received death threats from the perpetrators. The BJP leader claimed that Uddhav Thackeray led Shiv Sena (UBT)s leader is taluka adhyaksh (tehsil president) in the village, where the incident took place. According to Amravati police, Ms Rana was campaigning for her party candidate Ramesh Bundile from Daryapur assembly constituency, ahead of the November 20 Maharashtra Assembly election. A police officer said, A dispute erupted between two groups during the election campaign. We have registered a case on the basis of Ms Ranas complaint. The situation is now under control. Speaking with this newspaper, Amravati rural SP Vishal Anand said that they have registered a complaint on the basis of Ms Ranas statement. We have filed a complaint against the persons for atrocity, rioting and an attempt to murder with relevant sections of the BNS. We have so far detained five people. The investigation is underway, Mr. Anand added.

Maharashtra polls: BJP's Navneet Rana alleges involvement of Shiv Sena (UBT) workers behind attacks on her rally in Amravati

During a rally in Maharashtra's Daryapur, BJP leader Navneet Rana faced disruptions and alleged attacks involving thrown chairs. Rana blamed Shiv Sena (UBT) workers for the incident, accusing them of inciting religious slogans and disrupting the event. Police are investigating the matter after Rana filed a complaint.

Ex-BJP MP Navneet Rana, supporters attacked in Amravati; 45 booked, 3 detained

MUMBAI, Nov 17: Former BJP MP Navneet Rana and her supporters were allegedly attacked by a group of people when she arrived for a public meeting in Maharastras Amravati district, police said on Sunday. The police have registered a first information report (FIR) against 45 people and detained three of them in connection with the incident that occurred at Khallar village on Saturday night, an official said. Amravati (Rural) Superintendent of Police Vishal Anand said, Rana arrived with her supporters [] The post Ex-BJP MP Navneet Rana, supporters attacked in Amravati; 45 booked, 3 detained appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Security beefed up after mob attack on BJPs Navneet Rana

Amravati: Tight security measures have been implemented in Amravati after a mob attacked former BJP MP Navneet Rana during a rally. Police have launched an investigation into the incident, a senior official confirmed on Sunday. Providing details, CDPO Rahul Gaikwad (Khallar) stated, On Saturday night, some individuals disrupted Ramesh Bundiles meeting and targeted former MP 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 .

Maharashtra polls: Sharad Pawar's bags checked in Baramati

Pune: NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar's bags were checked by the poll personnel at Baramati helipad in Maharashtra's Pune district on Sunday morning, according to his associate. Pawar was on way to attend a poll rally in Solapur, the associate said. The model of code of conduct is enforced in the state for the assembly elections scheduled on November 20. While Pawar saheb was on his way to Karmala poll rally in Solapur, his bags were checked at the Baramati helipad. After the due checking, he boarded the chopper and proceeded for the rally, the associate said. On Saturday, poll authorities checked the bag of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Maharashtra's Amravati district where he arrived for a poll rally. Later, former state minister and Congress' Teosa MLA Yashomati Thakur questioned the action of the poll authorities and asked why they were not checking bags of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah or Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The issue of poll officials checking politicians' luggage entered electoral discourse after Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray recently filmed his bags being inspected and shared the video of it. He also sought to know if the election officials had checked the bags of the chief minister, the state's two deputy CMs, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Over the past few days, videos surfaced showing bags of Shah, CM Shinde, his deputies Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar being checked by poll authorities. Shah had in a post on X said the BJP believes in free and fair elections and follows all laid-down rules and protocols.

Abused, Spat On: Chaos Erupts At Ex MP Navneet Rana's Amravati Rally

Chairs were thrown and threat slogans raised as a mob attacked a rally by BJP leader and former MP Navneet Rana at Maharashtra's Amravati last night. A police case has been registered and cops have asked people not to believe in rumours.

My sister tells me PM repeating things, maybe he has memory loss, Rahul Gandhi says

During a campaign rally in Amravati, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi drew a comparison between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden, suggesting that both leaders experience memory lapses. Gandhi recounted an instance where his sister, Priyanka Gandhi, observed similarities between their party's stance and statements made by the Prime Minister.

Why PM mum on Caste Census, removing 50% quota limit: Rahul Gandhi

Amravati: The Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi asked the Bharatiya Janata Party and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, why they chose to remain silent on the oppositions demands to conduct a Caste Census and abolishing the 50 per cent ceiling on reservation, here on Saturday. Addressing huge public rallies for the Maha Vikas 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 .

PM Modi is losing his memory, like Joe Biden: Rahul Gandhi

AMRAVATI/CHIMUR: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said his party considers the Constitution to be the country's DNA, but for the ruling BJP and the RSS it is a lank book. Speaking at a campaign rally in eastern Maharashtra's Amravati ahead of the November 20 assembly elections, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said nowhere in the Constitution it is written that state governments can be toppled by purchasing MLAs as it happened in Maharashtra, and Rs 16 lakh crore debt of top businessmen can be waived. Congress considers the Constitution as the country's DNA, while for the ruling BJP and the RSS it is a blank book, he alleged. His retort came after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party claimed that the Congress leader was showing a copy of the Constitution with blank pages inside at his campaign rallies. My sister told me that these days prime minister Narendra Modi was speaking about the same issue that I have been raising. I told him in the Lok Sabha that a caste census should be conducted and the 50 per cent cap on reservations should be removed. Now he is saying in his election rallies that I am against reservation. He is suffering from memory loss like a former US president,' Gandhi further said. The PM will next say Rahul Gandhi is against caste census, he said. Our opposition spent crores of rupees to tarnish my image because I stood for the rights of Dalits, Adivasis and Backward Classes, the Congress leader claimed. Goods and Services Tax (GST) and demonetisation were weapons to kill farmers and small businesses, he said, adding that unemployment is rising and that was why hatred is spreading in society. #WATCH | Amravati, Maharashtra: Congress MP and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi says, My sister was telling me that she heard Modi ji's speech. And in that speech, whatever we say, Modi ji is saying the same thing these days. I don't know, maybe he has lost his memory. The former pic.twitter.com/bsF0wQ0KpO ANI (@ANI) November 16, 2024 I want to tell Modi ji that industrialists haven't chosen you to be the PM, it is done by the people of India. It is true that industrialists have marketed him, he said. Gandhi alleged that the Maharashtra government was stolen through the use of money as it was a deal for the Dharavi redevelopment project, awarded to an Adani group entity. Speaking at another rally at Chimur in Chandrapur district later, he accused PM Modi of promoting the lie that Rahul Gandhi was against the Constitution and reservations. Gandhi also said he keeps displaying the Constitution at his election rallies to remind people of the struggle and sacrifices of the national icons who built the country. I spoke in the Lok Sabha in front of the prime minister that we should remove the 50 per cent cap on reservations and conduct a caste census. Still the PM lies, saying I am against reservations and the Constitution, the Congress leader said. The BJP insults our national icons and the people of the country when it says I show a red book of the Constitution, he said, responding to the saffron party's claim that the red cover suggested association with urban Naxals. As long as the Modi government is at the helm, there can be no job creation, Gandhi said. Dalits, Adivasis and Backward Classes together account for 90 per cent of population, but their share in decision-making is equivalent to only Rs 6. 10 paise out of a budget of Rs 100, he claimed. The Constitution speaks of equitable distribution of resources, the Congress leader said, adding, 'We are following the tenets of the Constitution in letter and spirit. Unemployment and inflation are spiralling out of control and the poor cannot afford to get their children married while crores of rupees are spent at the marriages in industrialist families, Gandhi alleged. On the Dharavi redevelopment project in Mumbai, he said lands of rich people are never acquired. Had only ten rich people been living in Dharavi, the land would have never been acquired. Have you heard of rich people's land being taken? Why should only the land of the poor people and farmers be acquired? Is it written in the Constitution? Gandhi asked. EC seeks responses from Nadda, Kharge over poll code violation complaints

PM Modi has memory loss like US President Joe Biden, says Rahul

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of having memory loss, claiming that he is addressing the same issues that Congress has been raising. During a rally in Amravati, Maharashtra on Saturday, November 16, he criticized PM Modi for opposing the caste census. He stated, In Parliament, I spoke and told him that 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 .

Day After Jharkhand Chopper Row, Rahul Gandhi's Bag Checked In Maharashtra

Ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly election, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi found himself under scrutiny as Election Commission officials inspected his bags upon his arrival at Amravati district today.

Maharashtra polls: Rahul Gandhi's bag checked, Cong leader questions authorities

Amravati: Poll authorities on Saturday checked the bag of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at Dhamangaon Railway in Maharashtra's Amravati district. He was here to address a public rally for the November 20 assembly polls. Gandhi's bag was checked after his helicopter landed at the helipad on Dhamangaon Railway, which is among the eight assembly seats in Amravati district. Former state minister and Congress' Teosa MLA Yashomati Thakur, speaking to reporters, questioned the action of the poll authorities and asked why they were not checking the bags of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, or Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The checking of bags of leaders, a practice of the poll authorities to enforce the model code of conduct, came to the fore in the state's election campaign after Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray was subjected to it in Yavatmal. Thackeray not only shot a video of the procedure but also chided the poll authorities for not checking the bags of Modi, Shah, Shinde, and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis. However, videos that surfaced subsequently showed bags of Shah, Shinde, Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar, etc being checked by poll authorities.

Constitution Is Countrys DNA, But It Is A Blank Book For BJP And RSS: Rahul

Amravati, Nov 16: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said his party considers the Constitution as the countrys DNA, while for the ruling BJP and the RSS it is a blank book. Addressing an election rally here ahead of the November 20 assembly polls, the Leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha targeted the BJP, saying nowhere in the Constitution it is written that governments can be toppled by purchasing MLAs as was done in Maharashtra, and Rs 16 lakh [] The post Constitution Is Countrys DNA, But It Is A Blank Book For BJP And RSS: Rahul appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Take The Batenge Toh Katenge Message Door To Door: Yogi Adityanath

Campaigning in Maharashtra for the upcoming Assembly election in the State, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath asked people to take the controversial message of Batenge toh katenge, ek rahenge toh safe rahenge (divided we perish, safe if we are together) door to door. While addressing public meetings in Akola, Amravati, and Nagpur districts, the Continue reading Take The Batenge Toh Katenge Message Door To Door: Yogi Adityanath The post Take The Batenge Toh Katenge Message Door To Door: Yogi Adityanath appeared first on OurVoice | WeRIndia - Analysis & Opinion .

You attack me as you cant target Razakars: Yogi to Kharge

Addressing rallies in Nagpur and Amravati, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath urged voters to give a decisive mandate to BJP, emphasizing the importance of Nagpur for the party and the Sangh. He also launched a scathing attack on Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, accusing the Congress of neglecting national security and dividing Hindu votes for political gains.

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Kharge's mother and sister had died in Razakar attack but he keeps mum for Muslim vote bank: Yogi

Amravati: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday claimed Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge purposely keeps mum on the tragic death of his mother and sister in an attack by Razakars as he feared losing Muslim votes. Days after Kharge criticised the seer-turned-politician on his saffron attire and Batenge to Katenge slogan, Adityanath launched a strong counterattack at a poll rally in Maharashtra's Amravati. He accused the Congress veteran of suppressing these painful personal memories for political expediency. Adityanath alleged Congress ignores historical atrocities for the sake of vote bank politics. Kharge has conveniently forgotten the history of the Razakars under the Nizam of Hyderabad despite the personal loss he had suffered, Adityanath said. (Mallikarjun) Kharge's village, Varawatti, was also burned down by Razakars, and his mother, aunt, and sister died in the attacks, Adityanath claimed. He alleged Kharge was suppressing this truth fearing he might lose Muslim votes if he spoke about atrocities committed by the Nizam's forces. Congress is trying to reject history and Kharge has conveniently forgotten what happened to his family, just for vote bank politics, said the Uttar Pradesh chief minister. The Razakars was a paramilitary force that operated in the erstwhile princely state of Hyderabad with a primary objective to maintain the rule of the Muslim Nizams of Hyderabad and prevent the accession of Hyderabad to India. The UP CM further alleged that the historical leadership of Congress compromised with the Muslim League in 1946, resulting in the division of India and the killing of Hindus. When the Nizam realised during the Independence movement that he could not remain independent, he resorted to killing Hindus, said Adityanath. He claimed B R Ambedkar had advised Hindus and Scheduled Castes to move to Maharashtra for their safety (from the Nizam-ruled territory). Adityanath also warned against divisions within the nation. If you are divided, your daughters will become unsafe, temples will be attacked, and communities targeted. This is the reality of what happens when you are not united, Adityanath said while drawing a parallel with the ise of instances of love jihad and land jihad in Maharashtra and blaming the erstwhile Congress governments. During a poll rally, Kharge had said, Many leaders live in the guise of sadhus and have now become politicians in a veiled attack on Adityanath. On the one hand, you wear 'gerua' (saffron) clothes, and on the other hand, you say 'batoge to katoge'. I would say to the BJP, either wear white clothes or if you are a sanyasi, wear 'gerua' clothes, but then get out of politics, Kharge had said.

Maharashtra polls: Friendly face-offs between allies in 29 out of 288 assembly seats

Mumbai: The November 20 Maharashtra election will witness friendly contests among the Mahayuti and Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) allies in 29 out of 288 assembly seats. Friendly fights, however, are more complicated for the MVA, especially since smaller parties who are part of the INDIA bloc are also in the mix. The ruling Mahayuti's partners BJP, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress, will contest alongside each other in six seats Mankhurd Shivajinagar (Mumbai), Ashti (Beed), Sindhkhed Raja (Buldhana), Katol (Nagpur), Morshi (Amravati), Dindori (Nashik), Shrirampur (Ahmednagar) and Purandar (Pune). The opposition alliance of the Shiv Sena (UBT), NCP (SP) and Congress will engage in such face-offs in 21 assembly constituencies. One of the major fights will take place in the Nanded North seat, where Congress's Abdul Gaffoor is in the fray with Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Sangita Patil. In most constituencies, MVA allies are contesting alongside candidates fielded by the Peasants and Workers Party of India (PWPI), Samajwadi Party and the Left. The Samajwadi Party has fielded eight candidates and will be contesting alongside the Congress on six seats, namely Bhiwandi West (Thane), Tuljapur (Dharashiv), Aurangabad East (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar), Malegaon Central (Nashik) and with NCP SP in Paranda (Dharashiv), and Shiv Sena UBT in Dhule City assembly seats. The PWPI has fielded candidates on 14 seats and is in contest with the Shiv Sena (UBT) in Sangole, Loha, Pen, Uran, Ausa, Malegaon Outer and Panvel, and with NCP (SP) in Katol. A PWPI leader said they had sought six seats where they are in serious contest. However, the bigger parties fielded candidates despite our strong presence in these constituencies, he said. The leader said the party had to field candidates wherever it has influence, as it needed to fulfil the electoral criteria of getting the desired number of votes. Asked about the possibility of eating into the alliance's votes, he said, It will happen. But what can we do? We sought seats from bigger parties, but they remained adamant. In an interview earlier this year, Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi said the Maha Vikas Aghadi should have fought the polls as a united front, but it had not even called his party for talks. He said, They (MVA) think they can win the polls on their strength, and there is no need for us (SP). Solapur City Central will see a contest between the CPM's Narsaya Adam and the Congress, while in the Wani constituency, CPI's Hepat and Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Sanjay Derkar are in the fray. In Mahayuti, the Shiv Sena and the NCP are in a friendly contest in Purandar, Dindori, Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar, Sindkhedraja and Shrirampur. The NCP and BJP will battle it in Katol, Morshi and Ashti.

Five held for gangrape of woman in Maharashtra's Amravati

AMRAVATI: Five persons have been arrested for allegedly raping a 25-year-old woman in Maharashtra's Amravati district, a police official said on Thursday. The victim has told police the crime occurred after she left her house on Tuesday following a quarrel with her parents, the official said. As per the complainant, two youths gave her a lift on their two-wheeler. They took her to a secluded place, plied her with liquor and raped her. Three more persons were also involved in the gangrape, he said. After the victim approached police on Wednesday morning, a case was registered and one person was initially apprehended with the help of CCTV footage. His interrogation led to the arrest of four others within two hours. Further probe is underway, the official informed.

NCP (SP) declares five more candidates for Maharashtra polls

Mumbai: The Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) on Tuesday fielded five more candidates for the Maharashtra assembly elections, upping its tally to 87. The party on Monday released its fourth list with seven candidates for the November 20 polls. It replaced sitting MLA Anil Deshmukh with his son Salil from the Katol assembly constituency in Nagpur district. In the latest list, Pawar replaced Siddhi Ramesh Kadam with Raju Khare in the Mohol assembly seat in Solapur district. Kadam's nomination was opposed as she does not belong to the constituency. The party has fielded Abhijit Patil from the Madha assembly constituency and Anil Sawant from the Pandharpur segment, both in Solapur district. Girish Karale will battle it out in the Morshi assembly constituency of Amravati district, while Sangeeta Waje will contest from the Mulund seat in Mumbai. The NCP (SP) is contesting the elections as an MVA ally along with Shiv Sena (UBT) and Congress. The Congress has announced candidates for 102 seats so far, and the Shiv Sena (UBT) has declared more than 80 candidates.

Maharashtra polls: BJP names two more candidates; count reaches 148

MUMBAI: On the last day of filing of nomination papers, the BJP on Tuesday released the names of two more candidates for the next month's assembly elections in the state, which took the total count of its nominees to 148. As per the latest list, former MLA Narendra Mehta will contest from the Mira Bhayandar assembly segment in Thane district, while Sudhir Parwe will be fielded from the Umred (SC) assembly segment in Nagpur district. Elections to the 288-member assembly will be held on November 20, while the counting of votes will take place three days later. The BJP is contesting the elections as part of the ruling Mahayuti alliance also comprising Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). BJP to reinforce Hindutva, trust allies in Maharashtra elections In a statement, the party said it has decided to allocate four assembly seats to its allies. These include the Badnera seat in Amravati district to the Yuva Swabhiman Party, the Gangakhed seat in Parbhani district to the Rashtriya Samaj Party (RSP), the Kalina seat in Mumbai to the Republican Party of India (Athawale), and the Shahuwadi seat in Kolhapur to the Jan Surajya Shakti Party. The BJP also fielded the party's Nanded district leader, Dr Santuk Marotrao Hambarde, as a candidate for the Nanded Lok Sabha bypoll. He will be competing against Congress candidate Ravindra Chavan, the son of late Vasant Chavan, who had recently won the Lok Sabha election. This byelection to the Nanded Lok Sabha constituency was necessitated following the death of senior Congress leader Vasant Chavan in August. Haryana formula for Maharashtra: BJP not keen on ties with smaller parties

Maharashtra Assembly polls: Congress announces first list of 48 candidates, retains 25 sitting MLAs

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Thursday announced its first list of 48 candidates for the Maharashtra Assembly polls, fielding its state unit chief Nana Patole from Sakoli, former chief minister Prithviraj Chavan from Karad South and Leader of Opposition in the outgoing Assembly Vijay Wadettiwar from Brahmapuri. The party has retained 25 sitting MLAs in the first list. The opposition party also fielded former ministers Nitin Raut and Balasaheb Thorat from Nagpur North and Sangamner, respectively, Jyoti Eknath Gaikwad from Dharavi, Amit Deshmukh from Latur City and Dheeraj Deshmukh from Latur Rural. Mohammad Aarif Naseem Khan has been fielded from Chandivali, Aslam Sheikh from Malad West, Ranjit Kamble from Deoli and Vikas Thakre from Nagpur West. In Raver in Jalgaon district, the party has fielded Dhananjay Chaudhari, son of sitting MLA Shirish Chaudhari. Muzafar Hussain has been fielded from Mira Bhayander in Thane district. In Bhokar, Congress' Trupti Kondekar will take on BJP's Srijaya Chavan, daughter of Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Chavan, a former CM who left the grand old party and joined the BJP recently. Chavan's relative Meenal Khatgaonkar has been fielded by the Congress from Naigaon, while Praful Gudadhe will take on senior BJP leader and Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis from Nagpur South West assembly seat. The Congress has given tickets to former MLAs Gopaldas Agarwal and Sunil Deshmukh from Gondia and Amravati, respectively. The two had switched to the BJP but recently returned to the Congress. Jyoti Gaikwad is the sister of Mumbai Congress chief Varsha Gaikwad, who was Dharavi MLA for four terms before being elected to the Lok Sabha from Mumbai North Central in the 2024 general elections. Amit and Dheeraj Deshmukh are sons of former chief minister and Congress stalwart late Vilasrao Deshmukh. The list comes a day after the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) of the Congress, NCP (SP) and Shiv Sena (UBT) announced that they will contest 85 seats each in the November 20 polls. However, deliberations to seal a final pact are still underway. The three allies are discussing the sharing of the remaining 33 seats of the total 288 among themselves and smaller parties. Addressing a press conference here in the evening, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut said a consensus has been reached on 270 of the 288 seats. We will include the Samajwadi Party, PWP, CPI(M), CPI and AAP. Discussions are still on for the remaining seats. We have amicably arrived at a consensus on 270 seats. The MVA stands united to defeat the Mahayuti government, Raut said. Patole said the remaining seats will be given to smaller parties. The ruling Mahayuti alliance comprises Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Ajit Pawar-led NCP. Elections to the 288-member Maharashtra Assembly will be held in a single phase on November 20. The votes will be counted on November 23. Maharashtra Assembly polls: MVA finalises 85-85-85 deal for Uddhav Sena, Congress, Sharad Pawar's NCP

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Baramati to Witness Another High-Stakes Contest in Pawar Family

Mumbai: With the NCP officially announcing the candidature of party chief Ajit Pawar on Wednesday, the high-profile Baramati assembly eat is likely to witness yet another Pawar vs Pawar battle in the forthcoming Vidhan Sabha polls in Maharashtra as the Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) has finalised the name of Yugendra Pawar. The NCP (SP)s likely nominee is the grandnephew of Sharad Pawar and nephew of Ait Pawar. The NCP on Wednesday fielded Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar from the Baramati Vidhan Sabha constituency as part of its first candidate list for the Maharashtra elections. There was uncertainty over the possibility of Ajit Pawar fighting the elections as the NCP chief himself a few months back had said he was no longer interested in contesting from Baramati. He had also hinted his younger son Jay Pawar might replace at the assembly seat. The Sharad Pawar-led party has almost finalised Yugendra Pawars name for the Baramati seat. The party has also reportedly issued an authorisation form to him. Yugendra is the son of Ajit Pawars younger brother Srinivas Pawar, who sided with uncle Sharad Pawar during the Lok Sabha elections. Srinivas had also criticised Ajit for fielding wife Sunetra against Sharad Pawars daughter and incumbent MP Supriya Sule, making it a contest within the family. Yugendra too had campaigned actively for Sule during the polls. In the contest that caught the attention of the entire country, Sule had trounced Sunetra Pawar with a big margin of over 1.5 lakh votes and won the polls from Baramati for the fourth time. Along with Lok Sabha seat, Baramati assembly seat, in Pune district, has been a stronghold of the Pawar family, with Ajit Pawar representing it from 1993. In the 2019 Vidhan Sabha polls, Ajit Pawar defeated his BJP rival by a record margin of over 1,65,000 votes. However, the rift in the once close-knit Pawar family came to fore in July last year when Ajit Pawar revolted against Sharad Pawar and joined the BJP-led NDA to become a deputy chief minister alongside BJPs Devendra Fadnavis in the government headed by Shiv Senas Eknath Shinde. According to political observers, the outcome of this election will be crucial in determining the future of the Pawar familys political legacy in Baramati and Maharashtras political landscape too. The battle between Yugendra and Ajit Pawar is likely to be intense and bitter and will have a long reaching impact on the internal dynamics of the NCP. The NCP announced its first list of candidates for 38 seats. The party has fielded Deputy Speaker of state Assembly Narhari Zirwal from the Dindori seat, senior minister Chhagan Bhujbal from the Yeola seat and ex-minister Rajkumar Badole from the Arjuni-Morgaon seat. Badole joined the NCP only two days ago after quitting its alliance partner BJP. The Ajit Pawar-led party has also given tickets to two sitting Congress MLAs Sulbha Khodke from the Amravati seat and Hiraman Khoskar from the Igatpuri seat. Bharat Gavit, the son of late Congress leader Manikrao Gavit, has been given a ticket from the Navapur seat.

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Apart from renominating 26 sitting MLAs, including ministers who sided with Ajit Pawar when he joined the ruling camp, the NCP has also fielded sitting legislators Sulbha Khodke (Amravati) and Hiraman Khoskar (Igatpuri) who switched over from the Congress recently.

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The Shiv Sena has released the first list of 45 candidates which saw the party renominating almost all MLAs who backed Chief Minister Eknath Shinde against Uddhav Thackeray when the Shiv Sena split. This is also the first Assembly election to be contested under Shinde's leadership. Shiv Sena has given tickets to 45 candidates in the first list, which includes over half a dozen Cabinet members. Most of them have been retained in their respective seats. Many see this as a reward for their loyalty when they sided with Shinde while breaking away from Uddhav Thackeray during the June 2022 revolt. No sitting MLA has been dropped, except those who became MPs. Family members of deceased MLAs have been given tickets. The party has fielded ministers Gulabrao Patil, Deepak Kesarkar, Abdul Sattar and Shamburaj Desai from Jalgaon Rural, Sawantwadi, Sillod and Patan, respectively. Dada Bhuse, will contest from the Malegaon Outer assembly constituency in Nashik district. Ministers Uday Samant and Tanaji Sawant have been fielded from Ratnagiri and Paranda, respectively. Interestingly, the kin of many ministers, including Uday Samant's brother, have been given tickets. Kiran Samant will contest from Rajapur whilelate MLA Anil Babar's son Suhas Babar will contest from Khanapur in Sangli. Manisha Waikar, wife of Shiv Sena Lok Sabha MP from Mumbai North-West Ravindra Waikar, has been fielded from Jogeshwari (East), while Abhijit Adsul, son of Sena leader and former Union minister Anand Adsul, will contest from Daryapur in Amravati district. Vilas Bhumre, son of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) Lok Sabha MP Sandipan Bhumre, will contest from Paithan.

Maharashtra polls: Shiv Sena releases first list of 45 candidates

Mumbai: The Shiv Sena on late Tuesday night released its first list of 45 candidates for the November 20 Maharashtra assembly polls, nominating Chief Minister Eknath Shinde from Kopri -Panchpakhadi in Thane city and over half a dozen Cabinet members from their respective seats.The ruling party has re-nominated almost all the MLAs who backed Shinde when he led a revolt against the then-Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray in June 2022. Shinde will seek re-election from Kopri -Panchpakhadi in adjoining Thane city. The party has fielded ministers Gulabrao Patil, Deepak Kesarkar, Abdul Sattar and Shamburaj Desai from Jalgaon Rural, Sawantwadi, Sillod and Patan, respectively. Another cabinet member, Dada Bhuse, will contest from the Malegaon Outer assembly constituency in Nashik district. Ministers Uday Samant and Tanaji Sawant have been fielded from Ratnagiri and Paranda, respectively. Another prominent leader Sada Sarvankar will fight the polls from Mahim in Mumbai. The party has also fielded kin of several MLAs. From Rajapur, it has given ticket to Kiran Samant, brother of minister Uday Samant. Suhas Babar, son of the late legislator Anil Babar, will contest from Khanapur in Sangli district. Manisha Waikar, wife of Shiv Sena Lok Sabha MP from Mumbai North-West Ravindra Waikar, has been fielded from Jogeshwari (East), while Abhijit Adsul, son of Sena leader and former Union minister Anand Adsul, will contest from Daryapur in Amravati district. Vilas Bhumre, son of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) Lok Sabha MP Sandipan Bhumre, will contest from Paithan. With this, the Shiv Sena has become the second major political party to release its list of candidates. Its ally BJP had released a list of 99 candidates on Sunday last. The ruling Mahayuti, which consists of the BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP, is yet to announce its seat-sharing deal for polls to the 288-member assembly.

Maharashtra assembly polls: Shiv Sena releases first list of 45 candidates

MUMBAI: The Shiv Sena on late Tuesday night released its first list of 45 candidates for the November 20 Maharashtra assembly polls, nominating Chief Minister Eknath Shinde from Kopri -Panchpakhadi in Thane city and over half a dozen Cabinet members from their respective seats. The ruling party has re-nominated almost all the MLAs who backed Shinde when he led a revolt against the then-Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray in June 2022. Shinde will seek re-election from Kopri-Panchpakhadi in adjoining Thane city. The party has fielded ministers Gulabrao Patil, Deepak Kesarkar, Abdul Sattar and Shamburaj Desai from Jalgaon Rural, Sawantwadi, Sillod and Patan, respectively. Another cabinet member, Dada Bhuse, will contest from the Malegaon Outer assembly constituency in Nashik district. Ministers Uday Samant and Tanaji Sawant have been fielded from Ratnagiri and Paranda, respectively. Another prominent leader Sada Sarvankar will fight the polls from Mahim in Mumbai. The party has also fielded kin of several MLAs. From Rajapur, it has given ticket to Kiran Samant, brother of minister Uday Samant. Suhas Babar, son of the late legislator Anil Babar, will contest from Khanapur in Sangli district. Manisha Waikar, wife of Shiv Sena Lok Sabha MP from Mumbai North-West Ravindra Waikar, has been fielded from Jogeshwari (East), while Abhijit Adsul, son of Sena leader and former Union minister Anand Adsul, will contest from Daryapur in Amravati district. Vilas Bhumre, son of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) Lok Sabha MP Sandipan Bhumre, will contest from Paithan. With this, the Shiv Sena has become the second major political party to release its list of candidates. Its ally BJP had released a list of 99 candidates on Sunday last. The ruling Mahayuti, which consists of the BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP, is yet to announce its seat-sharing deal for polls to the 288-member assembly.

Patole Furious After Raut Calls Maha Congress Leaders Incapable of Taking Decisions

Mumbai: The seat-sharing talks within the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance has reached a crisis with the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena and the Congress trading barbs against each other. While Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut called Maharashtra Congress leaders incapable of taking decisions, state Congress chief Nana Patole hit back at him saying If Mr. Raut is not even listening to Uddhav Thackeray then its his issue. Uddhav Thackeray also said that seat sharing negotiations should not be stretched so much that it breaks the alliance. The dispute between the Sena UBT and Congress in the seat-sharing talks is over the Vidarbha region of the state on which both allies have been staking claims. While the Sena UBT is demanding it should get at least nine to 10 seats in the Vidarbha region, Congress leaders like Patole and Vijay Wadettiwar, who are from Vidarbha, have opposed the demand. In the meeting held on Thursday night regarding the seat allocation, there were reports of Patole and Raut verbally clashing with each other over the issue. Commenting on it, Mr Raut said instead of state Congress leaders he would talk to top Congress leaders in Delhi to finalise the issue. There is very little time in hand and the decisions on the seat sharing must be expedited. I think the state leaders are not capable of taking any decision on seat sharing and they have to send a list of everything to Delhi. It is important that the discussion should take place with the central leadership of Congress, he said. The Sena (UBT) leader said he had spoken to Congress general secretaries KC Venugopal and Mukul Wasnik and the partys Maharashtra in-charge Ramesh Chennithala and would also talk to Rahul Gandhi later in the day. We would like to state that Vidarbha is a part of Maharashtra and not anyones fiefdom. We gave a six-time elected seat like Ramtek to the Congress during the Lok Sabha polls. Similarly, we gave Amravati seat to them. I dont think it is wrong if we now hope for more seats. Our workers feel that we should get more seats in the Vidhan Sabha, Mr. Raut said. Mr. Patole expressed his dissent saying he does not want to talk about what Mr. Raut said. Our top leaders like Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi are not in the discussion of seat sharing. They do not attend the meeting. Same thing (goes) with the Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP (SP). Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar are not in the meeting. We discuss on their behalf and convey the information to our superiors. Now if Sanjay Raut does not listen to Thackeray, that is his question, he said. Shiv Sena UBT leader Anil Desai and Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar) leader Jitendra Awhad, who were also present, attempted to calm Mr. Patole. Mr. Desai tried to downplay the spat, insisting there was no significant disagreement within the alliance. Meanwhile, Mr. Thackeray said he would sort out the issue amicably. Whenever there is an alliance, there are bound to be some disputes over the seat allocation. But the matter should not be stretched to the extent of it getting broken. The matter has not reached me yet. I will look into it. The MVA had thrashed the ruling Mahayuti alliance in the Lok Sabha polls by winning 30 of the 48 seats in Maharashtra. Vidhan Sabha polls in the state will be held on November 20 and votes will be counted on November 23.

CWRC asks Tamil Nadu to be judicious in using Mettur reservoir water

NEW DELHI: The Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) has advised the Tamil Nadu government to be cautious about use of Mettur reservoir water despite prediction of above-normal northeast monsoon. The committee also directed Karnataka to maintain the stipulated flow of Cauvery waters at the interstate point in Biligundlu. While Tamil Nadu said Karnataka only releases water when its reservoirs are full and does not release water as per the final Cauvery award when there is deficit rainfall, Karnataka said whatever surplus water that the state has released must be adjusted with the water due for the current and future months by Tamil Nadu. In its 105th meeting held in New Delhi on Tuesday, the committee assessed that Karnataka has released 205 thousand million cubic feet (tmcft) of water, as realised at the interstate point of Biligundlu between June and September of 2024, which was over and above the 123 tmcft stipulated for the whole southwest monsoon season. The CWRC has expressed satisfaction over the discharge of Cauvery water from Karnataka to TN in the just concluded southwest monsoon (SWM) season. During the southwest monsoon season, from May 30 to October 15, except June and September, excess water flows were maintained in July and August at interstate points. Water availability situation is also satisfactory in Puducherry, the CWRC said. Last year, the total water availability in three Tamil Nadu reservoirs (Mettur, Bhavani and Amravati) was alarmingly low at 33 tmcft, but this year it is around 75 tmcft. Further, water flow at interstate point in October was also satisfactory. According to the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal (CWDT), as modified by the Supreme Court, Karnataka needs to release 0.7 tmcft of water per day at the interstate point in October. The CWRC has advised the TN govt to reduce the release of water from Mettur as northeast monsoon rainfall has started in the Cauvery delta region. Tamil Nadu government officials urged Karnataka to maintain the stipulated water flow. In early October, Karnataka was able to release only around 0.5 tmcft against stipulated 0.7 tmcft, they said.

DC Edit | Baba Siddiques murder exposes police fallibility

Former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddiques murder has brought back painful memories of the 90s, when Mumbais ganglands carried out bloodshed on the city streets without any fear of law enforcement agencies. Siddique was under police protection. An armed policeman was accompanying him at the time of his murder. Moreover, Siddique was killed on the day of Dasara. The police department was on high alert on that day because of the festivities and two major political rallies in the city held by chief minister Eknath Shinde and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray. The larger police presence on the day did not, however, deter the assailants who executed their plans anyway. The incident was an embarrassment for the police department as well as the state government. Therefore, the police action should not be restricted merely to catch the culprits and bring them to justice. The actions are also needed to restore the public faith in the police department. Siddiques murder barely a month before the state Assembly election will also have political repercussions. The Shinde government has a lot to explain about law and order in the state. The former Congress minister had recently joined the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party. However, that has not stopped the Opposition parties from mounting an attack on the government over the issue of public safety. Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who is BJPs tallest leader in Maharashtra, has been the Oppositions target because of the cases such as Pune Porsche hit-and-run, Badlapur school molestation, incidents of communal violence in Amravati and Akola etc. Siddiques murder has provided yet another reason to the Opposition parties to demand Fadnaviss removal. As expected, Fadnavis brushed aside the Oppositions charges saying they were playing politics over the unfortunate incident. But even common people are sceptical about the police departments ability to deter criminals, and the ruling parties cannot ignore them, particularly during election time. A suspected member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, through a social media post, has indicated that Siddique was killed because of his proximity with actor Salman Khan. The gang claims it wants to kill Salman Khan because of his alleged involvement in killing a blackbuck in September 1998. But the fact remains that gangs target Bollywood celebrities because it gives them instant publicity and strikes fear in the minds of the public. The Bishnoi gang came in the national limelight after killing singer, rapper Sidhu Moose Wala in 2022. The Bishnoi gang is hiring hitmen from different states and carrying out crimes in different parts of the country. Ironically, Lawrence Bishnoi, the head of the gang, is in jail. But he continues to call the shots from there and the police cannot do anything about it despite knowing everything. This is unacceptable. The law enforcement agencies need to sanitise jails, which have also become a recruitment platform for crime syndicates and stop inmates communicating freely with their associates outside. If it is allowed to go on unchecked, the days of jungle raj in the country, not just in Maharashtra, are not far away.

Congress suspends Maharashtra MLA Sulbha Khodke for 'anti-party activities'

Congress suspended Sulbha Khodke, an MLA from Amravati, for six years due to anti-party activities. She cross-voted in legislative council elections, leading to the defeat of a Maha Vikas Aghadi candidate. The decision came from state Congress chief Nana Patole and Maharashtra in-charge Ramesh Chennithala. Khodke might join the Ajit Pawar-led NCP.

Modi lays foundation stone for various projects worth Rs 7600 cr in Maharashtra

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for various development projects in Maharashtra worth over Rs 7600 crore via video conference on Wednesday. The projects include the foundation stone laying of the upgradation of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur and the New Integrated Terminal Building at Shirdi airport. Modi also launched the operationalization of 10 Government Medical Colleges in Maharashtra and inaugurated the Indian Institute of Skills (IIS), Mumbai and Vidya Samiksha Kendra (VSK) of Maharashtra. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said that Maharashtra is being presented with 10 new Medical colleges and important infrastructure projects including the modernization and expansion of Nagpur Airport and construction of a new terminal building for Shirdi airport. He congratulated the people of Maharashtra for the development projects of today. Recalling his visit to Mumbai and Thane to inaugurate projects worth Rs.30,000 crore, the Prime Minister mentioned that development projects worth thousands of crores such as the expansion of Metro network, upgradation of airports, highway projects, infrastructure, solar energy and textile parks have been initiated in various districts earlier. Modi underlined that new initiatives have been undertaken for farmers, fishermen and animal keepers while the foundation stone for Wadhawan Port - Indias largest container port has also been laid in Maharashtra. The Prime Minister remarked, Never in the history of Maharashtra has development taken place at such a fast pace, on such a large scale, in different sectors. Recalling the recent recognition of Marathi as a classical language, the Prime Minister remarked that when a language gets its due respect, it's not just the words but the entire generation gets a voice. He added that the dream of crores of Marathi brethren was fulfilled with this. Modi noted that the people of Maharashtra celebrated the recognition of Marathi as a classical language. He added that he was receiving messages of happiness and gratitude from people across the villages of Maharashtra. Modi remarked that the recognition of Marathi as a classical language was not his work but a result of the blessings of people of Maharashtra. The Prime Minister underlined that the works of progress in Maharashtra were underway due to the blessings of luminaries like Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Baba Saheb Ambedkar, Jyothiba Phule and Savitribai Phule. The Prime Minister noted that the results of the assembly elections published yesterday for Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir and the voters of Haryana had clearly revealed the mood of the people of the country. He added that the victory in Haryana for the third consecutive time after successful completion of two terms was historic. Modi cautioned against those who play divisive politics and mislead the voters for personal gains. He also pointed out attempts to induce fear among Muslims in India and convert them into vote bank and also expressed disdain towards those indulging in casteism in Hinduism for their benefit. Modi warned against those trying to break Hindu society in India for political gains. The Prime Minister expressed confidence that the people of Maharashtra would reject efforts to break the society. In the last 10 years, the Prime Minister said that the government has begun a Maha Yajna of creating modern infrastructure for the development of the nation. Today, we are not only constructing buildings but laying the foundation of a healthy and prosperous Maharashtra, the Prime Minister said, referring to the inauguration of 10 new Medical colleges in the state to improve the lives of lakhs of people. He said that Thane, Ambernath, Mumbai, Nashik, Jalna, Buldhana, Hingoli, Washim, Amravati, Bhankdara and Gadchiroli districts would become centers of service for lakhs of people. The Prime Minister underscored that the 10 new Medical colleges would further add 900 medical seats in Maharashtra taking the total number of medical seats in the state to about 6000. Recalling his resolve to add 75,000 new medical seats from the Red Fort, the Prime Minister said that today's event is a big step in this direction. Adding that the Government had eased the Medical Education, the Prime Minister remarked that the doors to new avenues were opened for the youth of Maharashtra. He added that the priority of the government was to ensure that as many children from poor and middle class families become doctors and their dreams are fulfilled. Modi said that at one point of time, there was a huge challenge of non-availability of books in mother tongue for such specialized studies. The Prime Minister said that the Government ended this discrimination and the youth of Maharashtra would be able to study medicine in Marathi language. He added that the youth will fulfill their dream of becoming doctors, by studying in their mother-tongue. The Prime Minister remarked that the Governments effort to make life comfortable was a big medium to fight against poverty. Lambasting the previous Governments for making poverty the fuel of their politics, he added that his government has lifted 25 crore people out of poverty within a decade. Elaborating on the transformation of health services in the country, Modi said Today, every poor person has an Ayushman card for free medical treatment. He added that recently the elderly aged above 70 years were also getting free medical treatment. Modi noted that the Essential medicines were available at very low prices at Jan Aushadhi Kendras and the stents for heart patients were made cheaper by 80-85 percent. He added that the Government had also reduced the prices of medicines necessary for cancer treatment. Adding that medical treatment had become cheaper due to the increase in the number of government medical colleges and hospitals, Modi said Today the Modi government has given a strong shield of social security to the poorest of the poor. The Prime Minister emphasized that the world only trusts a country when its youth is filled with confidence. He noted that the confidence of todays young India is writing the story of a new future for the nation and highlighted that the global community sees India as a significant hub for human resources, with vast opportunities in education, healthcare, and software development across the globe. To prepare Indias youth for these opportunities, the Prime Minister informed that the government is aligning their skills with global standards. The Prime Minister mentioned the launch of various projects in Maharashtra, including the Vidya Samiksha Kendra, aimed at advancing the educational framework and the inauguration of the Indian Institute of Skills in Mumbai, where future-oriented training will be provided to align the talent of young individuals with market demands. Modi highlighted the governments initiative of offering paid internships to youth, a first in India's history, where students will receive a stipend of Rs 5,000 during their internship. He expressed happiness that thousands of companies are registering to be a part of this initiative thereby helping young individuals gain valuable experience and opening new opportunities for them. The Prime Minister said India's efforts for its youth are yielding significant results. He said that Indias educational institutions are standing on par with the top institutes globally and highlighted the growing quality of higher education and research in India as released by World University Rankings only yesterday. Modi said that the worlds eyes are now on India as the country has become the fifth-largest economy. Future of the global economy is in India, the Prime Minister remarked, noting the new opportunities brought by economic progress, especially in sectors that were once neglected for decades. He gave the example of tourism and pointed out the lost opportunities in the past to fully utilize Maharashtras invaluable heritage, beautiful natural sites and spiritual centers to develop the state into a billion-dollar economy. The Prime Minister stressed that the present government includes both development and heritage. Touching upon building a bright future inspired by Indias rich past, the Prime Minister mentioned the new terminal at Shirdi airport, the modernization of Nagpur Airport and other development projects underway in Maharashtra. He said that the new terminal at Shirdi airport will greatly benefit devotees of Sai Baba allowing more visitors from across the country and abroad. He also spoke about inaugurating the upgraded Solapur Airport which will now enable devotees to visit nearby spiritual destinations such as Shani Shingnapur, Tulja Bhavani and Kailas Temple thereby, boosting Maharashtras tourism economy and creating employment opportunities. Every decision and every policy of our government is dedicated to only one goal - Viksit Bharat!, exclaimed Modi. He added that the Governments vision for the same was welfare of the poor, farmers, youth and women. Therefore, he added that every development project was dedicated to the poor villagers, laborers and farmers. Modi highlighted that the separate cargo complex being built at Shirdi airport would help the farmers a lot as various types of agricultural products could be exported across the country and abroad. He added that farmers of Shirdi, Lasalgaon, Ahilyanagar and Nashik would benefit from the cargo complex by easily being able to transport products like onion, grapes, guava and pomegranate to the big market. The Prime Minister remarked that the government was constantly taking necessary steps in the interest of farmers such as abolishing the minimum export price on Basmati rice, removal of ban on export of non-Basmati rice, reducing the export duty on parboiled rice by half. He added that the government has also reduced the export tax on onions by half to increase the income of farmers of Maharashtra. Modi also added that the Government had decided to impose a 20 percent tax on the import of edible oils and significantly increase the custom duty on refined soybean, sunflower and palm oil to help the farmers of India to benefit with higher prices for crops like mustard, soybean and sunflower. Modi also added that the way the government was supporting the textile industry the cotton farmers of Maharashtra would be greatly benefitted. Concluding the address, the Prime Minister said that the resolve of the present government is to strengthen Maharashtra. He expressed happiness with the states pace of progress and congratulated the people of Maharashtra for all the development projects of today.

Congress an irresponsible party, factory to spread hatred, claims PM Modi

MUMBAI: A day after Congress' defeat in the Haryana polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the Congress is an irresponsible party and a factory to spread hatred, which wants to divide Hindus and pit one community against another. The BJP has won the Haryana assembly elections and it shows the mood of the country, Modi said, adding that in Maharashtra we have to get a bigger victory. The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) wants to weaken Maharashtra to gain power, but the ruling Mahayuti will strengthen the state, he said after virtually inaugurating various development projects of more than Rs 7,600 crore in the state. Elections to the 288-member Maharashtra assembly are likely to be held next month. Modi said never before has Maharashtra seen the expeditious development of projects. Under the Congress regime, the same speed and scale was witnessed in terms of corruption, the PM said. The Congress is an irresponsible party and a factory to spread hatred. The Congress is not concerned about development and legacy; we have paid attention to both, he said. Our goal is Viksit Bharat with the development of poor, farmers, youth and women, the prime minister said. The Congress creates fear among Muslims and converts them into its vote bank, Modi said. Further targeting the Congress, Modi said the opposition party wants to divide Hindus and pit one community against another. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday virtually laid the foundation stone of various development projects of more than Rs 7,600 crore in Maharashtra. He laid the foundation stones of the upgradation of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport in Nagpur and the New Integrated Terminal Building at the Shirdi Airport in the state via video conference. The prime minister also virtually inaugurated the Indian Institute of Skills Mumbai and Vidya Samiksha Kendra in Maharashtra and launched 10 new government medical colleges in the state. The upgradation of the Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport in Nagpur will be done with a total estimated project cost of around Rs 7,000 crore, as per officials. It will serve as a catalyst for growth across multiple sectors, including manufacturing, aviation, tourism, logistics, and healthcare, benefiting Nagpur city and the wider Vidarbha region. The New Integrated Terminal Building at the Shirdi Airport, to be set up at a cost of Rs 645 crore, will provide world-class facilities and amenities for the religious tourists coming to Shirdi, the officials said. The construction theme of the proposed terminal is based on the spiritual Neem tree of Saibaba. The 10 new government medical colleges in Maharashtra, launched by the PM on Wednesday, are located in Mumbai, Nashik, Jalna, Amravati, Gadchiroli, Buldhana, Washim, Bhandara, Hingoli and Ambernath (Thane). While enhancing the under-graduate and post-graduate seats, the colleges will also offer specialised tertiary healthcare to the people, as per the officials. The Indian Institute of Skills (IIS) Mumbai has been set up with an aim to create an industry-ready workforce with cutting-edge technology and hands-on training. Established under a Public-Private Partnership model, it is a collaboration between the Tata Education and Development Trust and the Government of India. The institute plans to provide training in highly specialised areas like mechatronics, artificial intelligence, data analytics, industrial automation and robotics, among others. The Vidya Samiksha Kendra (VSK) of Maharashtra will provide access to students, teachers and administrators to crucial academic and administrative data through live chatbots such as Smart Upasthiti and Swadhyay, among others. It will offer high-quality insights to schools to manage resources effectively, strengthen ties between parents and the state, and deliver responsive support. It will also supply curated instructional resources to enhance teaching practices and student learning, the officials said.

PM Modi launches development projects of over Rs 7,600 cr in Maharashtra

Nagpur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday virtually laid the foundation stone of various development projects of more than Rs 7,600 crore in Maharashtra. He laid the foundation stones of the upgradation of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport in Nagpur and the New Integrated Terminal Building at the Shirdi Airport in the state via video conference. The prime minister also virtually inaugurated the Indian Institute of Skills Mumbai and Vidya Samiksha Kendra in Maharashtra and launched 10 new government medical colleges in the state. The upgradation of the Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport in Nagpur will be done with a total estimated project cost of around Rs 7,000 crore, as per officials. It will serve as a catalyst for growth across multiple sectors, including manufacturing, aviation, tourism, logistics, and healthcare, benefitting Nagpur city and the wider Vidarbha region. The New Integrated Terminal Building at the Shirdi Airport, to be set up at a cost of Rs 645 crore, will provide world-class facilities and amenities for the religious tourists coming to Shirdi, the officials said. The construction theme of the proposed terminal is based on the spiritual Neem tree of Saibaba. The 10 new government medical colleges in Maharashtra, launched by the PM on Wednesday, are located in Mumbai, Nashik, Jalna, Amravati, Gadchiroli, Buldhana, Washim, Bhandara, Hingoli and Ambernath (Thane). While enhancing the under-graduate and post-graduate seats, the colleges will also offer specialised tertiary healthcare to the people, as per the officials. The Indian Institute of Skills (IIS) Mumbai has been set up with an aim to create an industry-ready workforce with cutting-edge technology and hands-on training. Established under a Public-Private Partnership model, it is a collaboration between the Tata Education and Development Trust and the Government of India. The institute plans to provide training in highly specialised areas like mechatronics, artificial intelligence, data analytics, industrial automation and robotics among others. The Vidya Samiksha Kendra (VSK) of Maharashtra will provide access to students, teachers and administrators to crucial academic and administrative data through live chatbots such as Smart Upasthiti, Swadhyay among others. It will offer high quality insights to schools to manage resources effectively, strengthen ties between parents and the state, and deliver responsive support. It will also supply curated instructional resources to enhance teaching practices and student learning, the officials said.

PM Modi to Launch Development Projects Worth Rs 7,600 Cr in Maharashtra Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch a series of development projects worth over Rs 7,600 crore in Maharashtra on Wednesday via video conferencing. One of the key initiatives is the upgradation of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport in Nagpur, with a project cost of approximately Rs 7,000 crore. This upgrade is expected to boost sectors like manufacturing, aviation, tourism, logistics, and healthcare, significantly benefiting Nagpur and the surrounding Vidarbha region. Additionally, PM Modi will lay the foundation stone for the New Integrated Terminal Building at Shirdi Airport, a project worth over Rs 645 crore. Designed to cater to the large number of religious tourists visiting Shirdi, the terminal's theme is inspired by the spiritual neem tree associated with Sai Baba. The Prime Minister will also operationalize 10 new government medical colleges across Maharashtra. These institutions are located in Mumbai, Nashik, Jalna, Amravati, Gadchiroli, Buldhana, Washim, Bhandara, Hingoli, and Ambernath (Thane). The colleges aim to increase the number of undergraduate and postgraduate seats while offering advanced healthcare services to the public. Furthering his vision of making India the Skill Capital of the World, PM Modi will inaugurate the Indian Institute of Skills (IIS) in Mumbai. The institute, established under a Public-Private Partnership model in collaboration with the Tata Education and Development Trust, will offer cutting-edge training in fields such as mechatronics, artificial intelligence, data analytics, and robotics. Additionally, PM Modi will inaugurate the Vidya Samiksha Kendra (VSK), which will provide students, teachers, and administrators with access to academic and administrative data. Through tools like live chatbots, the VSK aims to improve resource management in schools, strengthen the relationship between parents and the state, and offer innovative teaching resources to enhance student learning. MORE.... President Murmu and PM Modi Welcome Maldives President Muizzu in Delhi Central Government to Fund 65% of Chennai Metro Rail Project Phase-2 India Introduces Rupay Card in Maldives After Diplomatic Talks with PM Modi

21 Police Officers Injured in Amravati Clash Over Hindu Seers Controversial Remarks, 1,200 Booked

Tensions erupted in Amravati, Maharashtra, following controversial remarks made by Hindu seer Yati Narsinghanand Maharaj about Prophet Muhammad. A large crowd gathered outside the Nagpuri Gate police station, demanding action against the seer, leading to a violent confrontation where 21 police officers were injured. The police have registered a case against the seer from Ghaziabad for his remarks, which were seen as inflammatory. The situation intensified when a video of the seers comments circulated on social media, prompting a mob to return to the police station after initially dispersing. The crowd's aggression escalated into stone-pelting, injuring several officers and damaging 10 police vehicles. Senior officials intervened, and additional forces were deployed to control the chaos. In response to the unrest, authorities implemented prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), restricting gatherings in the area. Legal action has been initiated against around 1,200 people involved in the incident, with 26 individuals already identified. Yati Narsinghanand Maharaj is now facing serious charges, including inciting religious discord. The police are continuing their investigation and have called for maintaining peace in the region. Hindu Community in Bangladesh Banned from Organizing Durga Puja Pandals Amid Security Concerns Protesters Demand Resignation of Muhammad Yunus at UN General Assembly

Row Over Hatemonger's Remark, Stones Thrown In Maharashtra, 21 Cops Injured

Twenty-one policemen were injured after a mob threw stones at them in Maharashtra's Amravati city to demand registration of a case for a Hindu seer's objectionable remarks against Prophet Mohammad, police said.

Maha: Mob attacks police, 21 cops injured, 1,200 face legal action

Amravati: Twenty-one policemen were injured after a mob hurled stones at them in Maharashtras Amravati city to demand registration of a case for a Hindu seers objectionable remarks against Prophet Mohammad, police said. The police later registered a case against the Hindu seer, Yati Narsinghanand Maharaj from Ghaziabad, for his remarks against the prophet, they 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 .

21 policemen injured in Amravati as mob hurls stones seeking case against Hindu seer over remarks against Prophet Muhammad

A case against 1,200 persons has been filed in this connection and the police have identified 26 of them

21 cops injured in Amravati as mob hurls stones seeking FIR against seer

Twenty-one policemen were injured after a mob hurled stones at them in Maharashtra's Amravati city to demand registration of a case for a Hindu seer's objectionable remarks against Prophet Mohammad, police said. The police later registered a case against the Hindu seer, Yati Narsinghanand Maharaj from Ghaziabad, for his remarks against the prophet, they said. At least 10 police vans were damaged in the stone-pelting incident that took place on Friday night outside the Nagpuri Gate police station in Amravati city, they said. A case against 1,200 persons has been filed in this connection and the police have identified 26 of them, an official said. A huge mob, including members of some organisations, came to the Nagpuri Gate police station around 8.15 pm to press for their demand of registration of a case against Yati Narsinghanand Maharaj of Ghaziabad, Amravati Police Commissioner Navin Chandra Reddy told reporters. The in-charge of that police station told the mob that one FIR

21 cops injured as mob hurls stones seeking FIR against Hindu seer over remarks; 1,200 booked

Amravati, Oct 5: Twenty-one policemen were injured after a mob hurled stones at them in Maharashtras Amravati city to demand registration of a case for a Hindu seers objectionable remarks against Prophet Mohammad, police said. The police later registered a case against the Hindu seer, Yati Narsinghanand Maharaj from Ghaziabad, for his remarks against the prophet, they said. At least 10 police vans were damaged in the stone-pelting incident that took place on Friday night outside the Nagpuri Gate police []

AIMIM Proposes to Join MVA, Seeks 28 Assembly Seats

Mumbai: Hyderabad-based-All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has shown a willingness to join the oppositions alliance for the forthcoming Vidhan Sabha polls in Maharashtra. The decision has been made after consultation of state leaders with AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi. Former MP and party leader Imtiaz Jaleel said the AIMIM has sent a proposal to the presidents of the Congress and NCP (SP) seeking 28 Assembly seats to contest. We (the opposition parties) should come together to ensure BJPs defeat. We do not want the Mahayuti government in the state, he said. Jaleel made it clear that the seats they have proposed to contest are all Muslim-dominated. They (the MVA) will field their candidates in Muslim-dominated constituencies, which will lead to division of votes between them and the AIMIM and it will ultimately help the BJP, he added. The list of constituencies from which the AIMIM is seeking to contest the assembly polls in Maharashtra includes Dharavi, Byculla, Mumba Devi, Versova, Andheri West, Chandivali, Mankhurd, Anushakti Nagar, Kurla, Kalina, Bandra East, Bandra West, Bhiwandi West, Bhiwandi East, Mumbra-Kalwa, Dhule, Malegaon Central, Pune Cantonment, Solapur Central, Akola, Balapur, Akola West, Washim, Amravati, Nanded North, Nanded Central, Aurangabad Central, and Aurangabad East. The AIMIM leader said that the letter seeking alliance with the Congress and NCP (SP) has been drafted. We drafted a letter after consulting AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi and it has been sent to the Congress and NCP (SP). The AIMIM leader also said the proposal has been sent only to the Congress and NCP (SP), as they still do not agree with (the policies of) the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena. The Shiv Sena (UBT) have recently become secular, but we do not agree with their stand on various issues. Hence, we have approached the Congress and the NCP (SP). If they could join hands with a party that has recently become secular, why cant the AIMIM enter into an alliance with the MVA? he said. We have given a proposal for 28 Muslim-dominated constituencies, and we can give a good fight on these seats, Jaleel said. However, he added that the AIMIM has only listed the constituencies and it can contest on fewer seats as well. Elections to the 288-member Maharashtra assembly are likely to be held in November. In the current assembly, the BJP is the single largest party with 103 MLAs, followed by Shiv Sena 40, NCP 41, Congress 40, Shiv Sena (UBT) 15, NCP (SP) 13 and others 29. The AIMIM has two MLAs while some seats are vacant. It is unlikely that Shiv Sena (UBT) will agree with the inclusion of the AIMIM in the MVA. Though the Uddhav Thackeray-led party is part of the secular alliance, it continues to claim that it has not abandoned Hindutva as it does not want to lose its core voters. Besides, the MVA already includes several parties, such as Congress, NCP(SP), Shiv Sena (UBT), Samajwadi Party, Communist Party, Shetkari Kamgar Paksha and the Republican Organization. The alliance is already struggling with accommodating each of the constituents. According to sources, AIMIMs proposal may not get any response from Congress and NCP(SP).

Intern not hosp employee, says consumer commission, junks med negligence claim

A medical intern's father sought Rs one crore, alleging negligence in his son's death at an Amravati medical college. The national consumer commission dismissed the claim, ruling interns are not employees. The hospital denied negligence, attributing death to a heart attack, and refuted foul play allegations.

Mild Earthquake Shakes Amravati, Maharashtra; No Casualties Reported

Mild tremors were felt at places in Chikaldhara, Katkumbh, Churni, Pachdongri talukas and Melghat area, Bhatkar said.

4.2 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Maharashtra's Amravati; No Damage Reported

Mild tremors were felt at places in Chikaldhara, Katkumbh, Churni, Pachdongri talukas and Melghat area

4.2 magnitude earthquake hits Maharashtra's Amravati; no casualty

Mild tremors were felt at places in Chikaldhara, Katkumbh, Churni, Pachdongri talukas and Melghat area

Bangladeshi adult actor arrested for staying illegally in India

A Bangladeshi adult actor has been arrested for allegedly using a fake Indian passport to live in India. The porn actor, Riya Barde, also known as Arohi Barde, was taken into custody by the Hill Line Police in Ulhasnagar, about 50 km from Mumbai, NDTV reported. The cops had received a tip-off that a Bangladeshi family was living in Ambernath, Nevali A, using fake documents. An investigation was launched, and the family's fraudulent activities were unearthed. During the inquiry, it was found that an Amravati resident had forged the documents for Riya and three of her associates to facilitate their stay in India. The Hill Line police registered a case against Riya and four others under Section 14(A) of the Foreigners Act, 1946 as well as the Indian Penal Code. A search is on for the four other individuals involved in the case. Reports suggest the parents of Riya Barde are currently in Qatar.

Andhra: BJYM protest at Jagans house, throw saffron paint

Tensions prevailed at the residence of former chief minister and Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) supremo Jagan Mohan Reddy after members of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) staged a protest over the controversy surrounding Tirupati laddus. Amravati, Maharashtra: BJYM activists protested at former CM Jagan Mohan Reddy's residence, throwing saffron paint and chanting 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 .

Respect, capability, prosperity define PM Vishwakarma Yojana: PM Modi

The PM MITRA Park in Amravati is being developed by the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) as the state implementation agency over a 1,000-acre park

Congress run by 'tukde tukde' gang and urban Naxals, it hates even Ganpati puja: PM Modi

Wardha: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the ghost of hatred has entered the Congress and dubbed it as the 'most corrupt' party which he alleged was being run by the ukde tukde gang or divisive elements and urban Naxals. Further targeting the main opposition party, Modi maintained the 138-year-old outfit has come to hate even Ganpati puja, remarks coming days after he offered prayers to Lord Ganesh's idol at Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud's New Delhi home, drawing criticism from political opponents. The Congress which you see today is not the party with which a great man like Mahatma Gandhi was associated, the PM noted, addressing a public meeting at Wardha in Maharashtra organised on completion of one year of the launch of Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana. The ghost of hatred has entered the Congress. In today's Congress the soul of patriotism has breathed its last, the BJP stalwart asserted. Modi also spoke of 'anti-India agendas' of Congress leaders in their speeches abroad, without naming that party's MP Rahul Gandhi, who is facing flak from the ruling dispensation for his remarks in the US on scrapping the reservation system and on the Sikh community. If there is a corrupt party it is the Congress and the most corrupt family is its 'shahi parivar' (royal family), Modi said, without naming the Gandhi family. The Congress hates Ganpati puja as well, Modi said. I went to a Ganesh puja programme and Congress criticised it for appeasement politics. Ganpati Bappa was put behind bars in Karnataka (ruled by Congress). A Ganpati idol was put in a police van, he pointed out. The PM noted Congress allies in Maharashtra, which include the Shiv Sena (UBT) and the NCP (SP), kept mum and did not take a stand on Ganpati Bappa's insult. In an apparent reference to the ensuing state assembly elections, Modi said, In Maharashtra, we have to be aware of their duplicity. Falsehood and betrayal are the hallmark of the Congress and the people of Maharashtra should beware of the party, he insisted. The Congress used farmers only for politics and corruption, Modi alleged. We should not give another chance to the Congress, which destroyed farmers, the PM cautioned, adding the party did not fulfill its pre-election promises in Telangana after coming to power in the southern state late last year. Modi noted SC, ST, and OBC communities are the biggest beneficiaries of the Vishwakarma Yojana, which seeks to empower traditional artisans and craftsmen by providing them with financial support, skill training, and modern tools. The Congress did not allow SCs, STs, and OBCs to prosper. Our vision is to ensure the beneficiaries don't remain just artisans, but also become entrepreneurs, he noted. The PM insisted his government wants to take the textile industry to the global market and restore its past glory. Modi said the British rulers had conspired to finish off India's traditional skills. Mahatma Gandhi gave a boost to rural traditional skills, but governments after Independence did not give justice to the Vishwakarma community, leading to a decline in the sector, Modi said. In the last year, more than 20 lakh people from 18 professions were linked to the Vishwakarma scheme, and more than 8 lakh craftsmen and artisans got skill training, he told the gathering. Modi, who released a commemorative postage stamp to mark one year of the scheme, also visited an exhibition at the National PM Vishwakarma program and met some of the beneficiaries. During the visit, he launched the Acharya Chanakya Skill Development Centre scheme of the Maharashtra government and the state's Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Women Startup Scheme for support to women-led startups. He laid the foundation stone of a 1,000-acre PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park at Amravati in Maharashtra. The PM said Vishwakarma Yojana was not just another government program, but a vision to make use of age-old traditional skills as a roadmap to propel India into the club of developed countries. Pointing out age-old traditional skills were the basis of many glorious chapters of India's prosperity, he said its art, engineering, science, and metallurgy were unmatched in the entire world. We were the world's largest textile manufacturer. There was no match to pottery and buildings designed back in those days, the PM emphasized. Carpenters, blacksmiths, goldsmiths, potters, sculptors, cobblers, carpenter-masons, and many such professionalists used to be the foundation of India's prosperity and spread this knowledge and science to every home, Modi recalled. More than 700 districts, 2.5 lakh gram panchayats, and 5,000 urban local units are giving momentum to the Vishwakarma scheme, Modi added. Skill training and upgradation have been provided to more than 8 lakh artisans and craftsmen with the introduction of modern machinery and digital tools. More than 60,000 people have received skill training in Maharashtra alone, the PM told the gathering. He spoke about initiatives like One District One Product and Ekta Mall where traditional products are being marketed to make Vishwakarma a part of the supply chain of big companies. The PM touched upon platforms like ONDC (open network for digital commerce) and GeM (government e-marketplace), which he pointed out, have become a medium for artisans and craftsmen to expand their businesses. Underlining that India's skills are being recognized around the world, Modi noted the country won multiple awards at an event held in France earlier this year.

Congress most corrupt, run by 'tukde tukde' gang, urban Naxals: PM Modi

WARDHA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lashed out at the Congress, saying the most corrupt party was being run by the tukde tukde gang and urban Naxals. The Congress which you see today is not the party with which a great man like Mahatma Gandhi was associated, Modi said, addressing a public meeting at Wardha in Maharashtra on completion of one year of the PM Vishwakarma scheme. The ghost of hatred has entered the Congress, Modi said. In today's Congress the soul of patriotism has breathed its last, he added. Modi also spoke of the anti-India agendas of the Congress leaders in their speeches abroad, without naming that party's leader Rahul Gandhi, who is facing flak from the ruling dispensation for his remark in the US on scrapping the reservation system. Fear created by PM Modi 'history' now: Rahul Gandhi in the US If there is a corrupt party it is the Congress and the most corrupt family is its shahi parivar, Modi said, without naming the Gandhi family. Congress hates Ganpati puja as well, Modi said. I went to a Ganesh puja programme and Congress criticised it for appeasement politics. Ganpati Bappa was put behind bars in Karnataka. Ganpati idol was put in a police van, he said. Congress allies in Maharashtra kept mum and did not take a stand on Ganpati Bappa's insult, Modi said. In an apparent reference to the ensuing state assembly elections in Maharashtra later this year, Modi said, In Maharashtra, we have to be aware of their duplicity. Falsehood and betrayal are the hallmark of the Congress and people of Maharashtra should beware of the party, he said. The Congress used farmers only for politics and corruption, Modi said. We should not give another chance to Congress, which destroyed farmers. Falsehood and betrayal is the hallmark of Congress, Modi said. The Congress did not fulfil its election promises in Telangana, he added. Modi said the SC, ST and OBC categories are the biggest beneficiaries of the PM Vishwakarma scheme, and accused the previous Congress governments of neglecting the Vishwakarma community. Congress did not allow SCs, STs and OBCs to prosper. We have put an end to the mindset of the Congress which didn't allow these communities to prosper. Our vision is to ensure that the beneficiaries don't remain just artisans but also become entrepreneurs, he said. He said his government wants to take the textile industry to the global market and restore the glory of the textile sector. Modi said the British rulers had conspired to finish off India's traditional skills. Mahatma Gandhi gave a boost to rural traditional skills but governments after Independence did not give justice to the Vishwakarma community, leading to deterioration in the sector, Modi said. PM Modi attends Ganesh Puja at CJI Chandrachud's residence, sparks controversy Through Vishwakarma scheme, we have pledged prosperity through labour and a better tomorrow through skill, Modi said. In the last one year, more than 20 lakh people from 18 professions were linked to the Vishwakarma scheme, and more than 8 lakh craftsmen and artisans got skill training, he said. Vishwakarma Yojana not just a government programme but a roadmap to utilize thousands of years old skills to develop India, he said. Modi also visited the exhibition at the National PM Vishwakarma programme and met some of the scheme's beneficiaries. He also launched the Acharya Chanakya Skill Development Centre scheme of Maharashtra Government, and the Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Women Startup Scheme of Maharashtra Govt for support to women-led startups. He laid the foundation stone of a 1,000-acre PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park at Amravati in Maharashtra. He also released a commemorative postage stamp to mark one year of the Vishwakarma scheme.

'Vishwakarma' Event: PM Modi to Lay Foundation for Textile Park in Maharashtra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Maharashtra on Friday to attend a special event in Wardha, marking the first anniversary of the 'PM Vishwakarma' scheme. He will also lay the foundation stone for a new textile park in Amravati. The 'PM Vishwakarma' programme will take place in Wardha at around 11:30 am, during which PM Modi will present certificates and loans to beneficiaries of the scheme, according to an official release. The 'PM Vishwakarma' scheme, launched on September 17 last year, aims to provide comprehensive support to artisans and craftspeople who rely on manual labor and traditional tools. As part of the event, PM Modi will distribute credit to 18 beneficiaries across 18 different trades. In honor of their contributions, a commemorative stamp will be released to mark the one-year milestone of the schemes progress. In addition to this, PM Modi will lay the foundation stone for the 'PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park' in Amravati. This 1,000-acre park is being developed by the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) and is one of seven textile parks approved by the central government under the PM MITRA initiative. These parks are designed to turn India into a global leader in textile manufacturing and exports by offering state-of-the-art infrastructure that encourages large-scale investments, including foreign direct investment (FDI). The park will also support innovation and job creation in the sector. During his visit, PM Modi will also launch the 'Acharya Chanakya Skill Development Centre' scheme, initiated by the Maharashtra government. This program will set up skill development training centers in well-known colleges across the state to train individuals aged 15 to 45, helping them become self-sufficient and gain employment opportunities. Approximately 1,50,000 youths in Maharashtra will receive free skill development training each year under this initiative. Additionally, the Prime Minister will launch the 'Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Women Startup Scheme,' which will provide early-stage support to women-led startups in Maharashtra. Financial assistance of up to Rs 25 lakh will be available, with 25% of the funds reserved for women from backward classes and economically weaker sections. The scheme aims to empower women entrepreneurs and support their journey toward self-reliance. PM Modi Set to Inaugurate Mumbai Metro Line and Thane Creek Bridge on October 4 PM Modi Set to Address Key Rallies in Srinagar and Katra Today Online Auction of PM Modi's Mementoes Begins, Featuring Over 600 Unique Items

PM Modi to attend Vishwakarma' event, lay stone of textile park in Amravati

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Maharashtra on Friday to attend an event in Wardha marking the first anniversary of the PM Vishwakarma' scheme and lay the foundation stone of a textile park that will come up in Amravati. During the PM Vishwakarma' programme to be held in Wardha around 11.30 am, PM Modi will release certificates and loans to the beneficiaries of this scheme, an official release said. The central scheme was launched on September 17 last year to provide end-to-end support to artisans and craftspeople who work with their hands and tools. The PM will distribute credit under the scheme to 18 beneficiaries under 18 trades. As a tribute to their legacy and enduring contribution to society, he will release a commemorative stamp to mark one year of progress under the programme, it said. Modi will lay the foundation stone of a PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park' that will come up in Amravati. The 1,000-acre park is being developed by the .

From Chai to Mithai: The Evolution of Raghuvir's Legacy in Amravati

New Delhi [India], September 19: The journey of Raghuvir, from its humble beginning in the 20th century to one of the biggest presences in the 21st century, has crossed five decades. Its quality bar as a torch has kept itself inseparable from any celebration within and outside Amravati. Its legacy is consigned to the care and the trust its customers place in it. The name Raghuvir remains etched in psyches, synonymous with rejoicing and tradition. That constant evolution and growth have made it relevant and loved across generations.

MVA will finalise its seat sharing for Assembly this week: Raut

Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Tuesday informed that the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), which comprises Shiv Sena (UBT), Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (SP) and the Congress, will resume its seat sharing talks for the upcoming assembly elections in Maharashtra from Wednesday. He said that the formula decided in the meeting will be the final one. Talks on seat-sharing among MVA partners will be held from Wednesday to Friday. The meeting will be held for three consecutive days. The formula regarding which party will contest which seats will be decided and it will be the final decision, Raut said. In the recently held Lok Sabha elections, the Congress emerged as the single largest party in Maharashtra by winning 13 out of 17 seats it contested. The NCP (SP) also won eight out of 10 seats. The Shiv Sena (UBT) was the worst performer among the MVA allies as it won only nine out of 21 seats it contested. After the Lok Sabha results, the Shiv Sena (UBT) insisted that Uddhav Thackeray should be declared as the MVAs chief ministerial candidate. However, the Congress and NCP (SP) have rejected the demand and maintained that whichever party has the highest number of MLAs should get the top post. When asked about the Lok Sabha results, Raut said that the Congress and NCP won seats because Shiv Senas votes were transferred to them on the seats where they contested. We also ceded Kolhapur, Amravati and Ramtek, the seats we traditionally contested, to Congress. Had these seats been with Shiv Sena (UBT), it would have won them for sure. The party workers of Shiv Sena (UBT) also toiled for the NCP (SP), including for the seat of Baramati,. Similarly, we also have to accept that the Congress-NCP votes were transferred to us in a big way, he said. Meanwhile, Maharashtra BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule said that the Mahayuti alliance has formed consensus over 70 to 80 per sent Assembly seats and the rest seats will be finalised soon. Mahayuti leaders will soon address a joint press conference to declare our final seat sharing. Leaders of all three parties including chief minister Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar have vowed to win the election unitedly. They are not bargaining on numbers. Instead, we are focusing on fielding winnable candidates, the BJP leader said.

Ganesh Immersions Begin Early

Hyderabad: As the city gears up for Ganesh Visarjan, Hyderabad has been abuzz with festive activities. While the main immersion event is scheduled for Tuesday, Monday witnessed a wave of early celebrations, with families across the city participating in the Nimajjanam. Devotees, chanting Ganapati Bappa Moriya, carried Ganesh idols of all shapes and sizes to various waterbodies for immersion. While many traditionally immerse idols in local lakes and ponds, Tank Bund remained a popular destination. On Monday, immersions were also seen in Saroornagar and Ibrahimpatnam lakes, as devotees gathered in large numbers to bid farewell to Lord Ganesha. Officials took part in the celebrations as well, with southeast zone DCP Patil Kantilal Subhash performing rituals and immersing the idol at Saroornagar lake alongside his family. Adding a unique touch to the festivities, a 60-member band from Amravati, Maharashtra, arrived in Hyderabad on Monday. The band was specially invited by a local Ganesh pandal to enhance the celebration for the immersion ceremony on Tuesday. As the city prepares for the grand visarjan day, the festive spirit continues to soar, with more immersions and events lined up throughout the city.

Four Of A Family, Along With Baby Born After 10-Year-Wait, Die In Sambhajinagar Car Crash

The car crash happened when the family was travelling from Amravati towards Pune.

'Prudent girl' wont go to hotel room with stranger: HC acquits man accused of raping minor

The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court has overturned the conviction of Rahul Lahase, accused of raping a minor Class 12 student. The court questioned the credibility of the survivor's testimony, finding her version implausible. Lahase had been sentenced to 10 years in prison by a sessions court in Amravati in November 2021.

21 Cities Under NCAP Cut PM10 Pollution by Over 40 pc Since 2017-18, Shows CPCB Data

New Delhi: Ninety-five of the 131 cities covered under the National Clean Air Programme have shown an improvement in air quality, with 21 reducing PM10 pollution by more than 40 per cent compared to 2017-18 levels, CPCB data shows.The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) also said that only 18 of the 131 National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) cities adhered to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for PM10, set at 60 micrograms per cubic metre. The 21 cities and urban agglomerations that achieved more than 40 per cent reduction in PM10 pollution are Varanasi, Dhanbad, Byrnihat, Bareilly, Firozabad, Dehradun, Tuticorin, Nalagarh, Moradabad, Khurja, Trichy, Kohima, Lucknow, Kanpur, Kadapa, Sivasagar, Sunder Nagar, Agra, Greater Mumbai, Rishikesh and Parwanoo. Fourteen cities, -- Ahmedabad, Ghaziabad, Rajkot, Jalandhar, Raebareli, Amritsar, Kolkata, Jammu, Silchar, Vijayawada, Naya Nangal, Dimapur, Baddi and Jodhpur -- reduced PM10 pollution by 30-40 per cent, compared to 2017-18 levels. Khanna, Durgapur, Kurnool, Dera Baba Nanak, Vadodara, Allahabad, Asansol, Hyderabad, Gorakhpur, Ranchi, Bengaluru, Akola, Ananthapur, Durg Bhilainagar, Surat and Noida recorded a 20-30 per cent reduction in PM10 levels during the same period, the data showed. A 10-20 per cent reduction in PM10 pollution was recorded in 21 cities -- Delhi, Howrah, Thane, Latur, Nellore, Gajraula, Alwar, Chittur, Kala Amb, Mandi Gobindgarh, Amravati, Patiala, Jaipur, Ongole, Chandrapur, Nashik, Jhansi, Sangli, Kota, Devanagere and Rajahmundry. India launched the NCAP in 2019 with a target to reduce particulate pollution by 20-30 per cent by 2024, using 2017 as the base year. The target was later revised to a 40 per cent reduction by 2026, using 2019-20 as the base year. In practice, only PM10 concentration is being considered for performance assessment. Surat was on Saturday ranked as the top major city in India for air quality improvements, followed by Jabalpur and Agra. The Union environment ministry presented the National Clean Air City Awards during the Swachh Vayu Survekshan - 2024, held at a national workshop celebrating the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies in Jaipur. While Surat, Jabalpur and Agra secured the top three positions among cities with populations of more than 10 lakh, Firozabad (Uttar Pradesh), Amravati (Maharashtra) and Jhansi (Uttar Pradesh) were recognised as the best among cities with populations between three and 10 lakh. Raebareli (Uttar Pradesh), Nalgonda (Telangana) and Nalagarh (Himachal Pradesh) topped the list among cities with populations under three lakh. Swachh Vayu Survekshan is an initiative by the environment ministry to rank cities based on the implementation of activities approved under the city action plan and air quality in cities covered under NCAP. These cities were awarded for significant improvements in air quality through various best practices to reduce air pollution. Key activities included paving roads, promoting mechanical sweeping, bioremediation of legacy waste, solid waste management, converting reclaimed land from dump sites into green spaces, greenbelt development, intelligent traffic management systems, and Miyawaki afforestation.

Surat takes top spot in air quality rankings followed by Jabalpur, Agra

Surat has been ranked as the top major city in India for air quality improvements followed by Jabalpur and Agra. The Union Environment Ministry presented the National Clean Air City Awards during the Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2024 held at a national workshop celebrating the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies in Jaipur on Saturday. While Surat, Jabalpur and Agra secured the top three positions among cities with population of over 10 lakh, Firozabad (UP), Amravati (Maharashtra) and Jhansi (UP) were recognized as the best among cities with population between three lakh and 10 lakh. Raebareli (UP), Nalgonda (Telangana) and Nalagarh (Himachal Pradesh) topped the list among the cities with populations under three lakh. Swachh Vayu Survekshan is an initiative by the ministry to rank cities based on the implementation of activities approved under the city action plan and air quality in cities covered under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). These cities were awarded for ...

Greenpeace India warns of poor air quality in Bengaluru, Mangaluru, Mysuru

Three major cities in Karnataka -- Bengaluru, Mangaluru, and Mysuru -- have registered deteriorating air quality as the air pollution is on the rise, said a Greenpeace India report on Saturday. The report, 'Spare the Air 2' flags serious health concerns as the average PM 2.5 and PM10 levels soar in 10 major cities of southern India, significantly exceeding the air quality guidelines set by the World Health Organization (WHO). PM2.5, or fine particulate matter, is a type of air pollution that consists of tiny particles that are 2.5 micrometers or less in diameter. PM10 is an air quality term for particulate matter that is 10 micrometers. The report has analysed the air quality standards of Hyderabad, Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Kochi, Mangaluru, Amravati, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Bengaluru, Mysuru and Puducherry. The lead researcher of the report Akanksha Singh said, Clean air is fundamental to our health, yet this report reveals that particulate matter levels in all cities have ...

Andhra Pradesh: Orange Alert for NTR, Krishna Districts

A senior official of IMD, Hyderabad, said AP being on the coast would receive more rainfall, as rains and cyclones move in through the sea. (Representational Image) A senior official of IMD, Hyderabad, said AP being on the coast would receive more rainfall, as rains and cyclones move in through the sea. (Representational Image) Visakhapatnam: The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall across several coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh, including the flood affected NTR and Krishna districts from Tuesday to Saturday. The IMD issued an orange alert in NTR and Krishan district, indicating heavy rainfall likely to occur at isolated places and thunderstorms accompanied with lightning likely at isolated places in the two districts between Tuesday and Wednesday. Dr S Karuna Sagar, scientist at IMD-Amravati said a cyclonic circulation lay over coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam and neighbourhoods between 3.1 k and 5.8 km above mean sea level. A fresh low- pressure- area is likely to form over West Central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal around Sep 5. Under its influence, isolated parts of the coastal Andhra Pradesh (CAP) will experience heavy rains till Sep 7. Strong surface winds with speed of 30-40 kmph likely at isolated places over CAP and Rayalaseema region till Sep 7, he As many parts of the Vijayawada city have been inundated by the floods due to the heavy rains on Aug 30 and 31, the possible fresh spell of rains (even moderate rains) will worsen the situation and could trigger fresh floods, the officials added. It may be recalled that nearly 4.5 lakh people were affected by the unprecedented rainfall and floods in Vijayawada region. The most affected districts included NTR, Guntur, Krishna, Eluru, Palnadu, Bapatla and Prakasam. Tirupati and Tada (Tirupati district) recorded the highest rainfall of 5 cm during the last 24 hours, followed by 4 cm rainfall in Sullurupeta (Tirupati), 3 cm in Alur (Kurnool), and 2 cm rainfall each in Koilkuntla (Nandyal), Srikalahasti (Tirupati), Allagadda (Nandyal), Thottambedu (Tirupati) and Palakonda (ParvathipuramManyam).

Bhopal Diary | MP BJP bigwigs on Mission Maharashtra

A battery of senior MP BJP leaders, including three ministers, has been tasked by the leadership to coordinate Maharashtra polls related activities in regions bordering MP. While cabinet minister and BJP ex-national general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya has been entrusted the critical Nagpur cluster, former Union minister and present MP minister Prahlad Patel will oversee Wardha-Amravati region, while young Vishvas Sarang (on MP Congress target for alleged nursing colleges scam) has been tasked with affairs of Akola-Buldhana. Besides, ex MP home minister Narottam Mishra is given Bhandara-Gondia region. Two new districts in the offing Two more districts may come up in MP, which got three new districts ahead of assembly polls last year. These two new districts could include Bina, to be carved out of Sagar district in Bundelkhand region, and Junnardeo, cut out of Chhindwara district. According to official sources, the announcement of the new Bina district may just come in the next few days, while the creation of a separate Junnardeo district may take a while. Both Bina (emerging key industrial base) and Junnardeo (housing large coal reserves) have significant population of migrants. Viral video raises queries on Sagar LS poll results Guddu Raja Bundela, the Congress candidate who lost the 2024 Lok Sabha polls from Sagar seat has demanded that the Election Commission (EC) declare the election of first-time BJP MP Lata Wankhede void, following a viral video where a BJP worker is purportedly heard telling Wankhede that he has polled 15 bogus votes in her favour. In the same video, another worker can be heard telling the MP that they didnt allow the Congress polling agents to work on 13 polling booths. Alleging that the video exposes malpractices perpetrated by the BJP, he requested the EC to declare the election void. the EC to declare the election void. Anuraag Singh Our correspondent in Madhya Pradesh singhanuraag.jaurno@gmail.com

Depression Over AP Moves to S. Odisha, Chhattisgarh

Visakhapatnam: The depression in Bay of Bengal that led to heavy rains over coastal Andhra Pradesh during the last four days, has moved over South Odisha and adjoining South Chhattisgarh. It lay centred over South Odisha and adjoining South Chhattisgarh about 40 km south of Jagdalpur (Chhattisgarh), 50 km north-northeast of Malkangiri (Odisha), 170 km northwest of Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), 220 km west of Kalingapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) and 280 km east of Ramagundam (Telangana). It is likely to move west-northwest-wards across South Chhattisgarh and Vidarbha and weaken into a well-marked low pressure area during the next 24 hours. IMD Amaravati has forecast thunderstorms for north and south coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema for the next two days. During the last 24 hours at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, Amravati received 26.1 cm of rainfall, followed by Tiruvur 25.7cm, Guntur 22.5 cm, Kukunoor 20 cm, Atchampet 19 cm, Tenali 17.8 cm, Mangalagiri 17.3 cm, Nandigama 17.2 cm and Piduguralla 17.1 cm.

Mumbai cools down with return of rain

MUMBAI: Rains made a return to Mumbai on Saturday, providing much-needed relief from the recent sweltering heat. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted continued showers over the coming days. The Santacruz observatory recorded 59 mm of rainfall, while the Colaba observatory logged 14 mm. These observatories monitor rainfall for the suburbs and the island city, respectively. Rising temperatures and humidity had inconvenienced citizens in the absence of rain over the past few days. In the broader region, Harnai in Ratnagiri and Dahanu in Palghar district received 116 mm and 143 mm of rainfall, respectively, in the 24 hours until 8:30 am on August 24. Rain also affected parts of Marathwada in central Maharashtra, with Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar receiving 43 mm, and Nanded and Parbhani recording 48 mm and 55 mm of rainfall, respectively. The IMD has forecasted heavy rainfall for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, and other parts of Maharashtra over the next four to five days. An orange alert has been issued for Pune and Satara districts in western Maharashtra, as well as Amravati, Bhandara, Chandrapur, and Gondia districts in Vidarbha for Saturday. This alert warns of heavy rainfall exceeding 64.5 mm in 24 hours, which could disrupt normal life and cause flooding in low-lying areas. Additionally, a yellow alert has been issued for several districts, excluding some in western Maharashtra and Marathwada, predicting thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, light-to-moderate rainfall, and gusty winds of 30-40 kmph. The IMD also issued an orange alert for certain districts in Konkan and western Maharashtra on August 25 and 26. The forecast indicates that a low-pressure area over northern West Bengal and adjoining areas of northeast Jharkhand, along with another over the east-central Arabian Sea off the Maharashtra coast, will bring rain to most parts of Maharashtra in the next 48 hours, according to an IMD scientist.

Stalking minor girl despite her clear indication of disinterest: HC upholds conviction under Posco Act

The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court ruled that persistent pursuit of a minor by an adult amounts to sexual harassment under the Pocso Act. A 28-year-old man was found guilty of harassing a 13-year-old girl in Amravati, and his appeal was dismissed, affirming his one-year sentence.