Maruti Suzuki signs MoA with Bihar Govt Transport Dept

5 driving test tracks to be automated at Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Purnia and Saran 2 driving test tracks automated by Maruti Suzuki at Aurangabad and Patna are already operational Automated Driving Test Tracks (ADTTs) for Two-wheeler (TW) and Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) driving license testing MSIL to increase the number of Automated Driving Test Tracks to 44 across the country, from the current 27 New Delhi : Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) signed the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Transport Department, Government of Bihar to automate driving license test tracks at Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Purnia and Saran. The MoA was signed in the presence of Smt. Sheela Kumari, Honble Transport Minister of Bihar and Shri Sanjay Kumar Agarwal (IAS), Secretary, Transport Department, Government of Bihar. The MoA was signed by Shri Navin Kumar (IAS), State Transport Commissioner, Government of Bihar and Shri Tarun Agarwal, Senior Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility, Maruti Suzuki. With zero human intervention, the Automated Driving Test Tracks are aimed to make license testing more comprehensive, efficient, and transparent. The rigorous and standardized evaluation process is designed to assess candidates according to the Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR). Test results are also automatically generated. Applauding Maruti Suzuki on its road safety efforts, Smt. Sheela Kumari, Honble Transport Minister of Bihar said, I applaud Maruti Suzuki, Indias leading passenger vehicle manufacturer, for their exemplary commitment to road safety through nationwide programs. One of their innovative initiatives, the Automated Driving Test Tracks, ensures that only skilled drivers get a driving license, making our roads safer for everyone. We successfully automated the driving test tracks in Aurangabad and Patna with them and have seen drivers coming better prepared for the license testing. We are glad to partner with Maruti Suzuki once again to develop five more Automated Driving Test Tracks in Bihar. This collaboration will significantly contribute toward reducing road accidents and promoting responsible driving practices in our state of Bihar. Mr. Rahul Bharti, Executive Officer, Corporate Affairs, Maruti Suzuki India Limited said, Maruti Suzukis association with the Bihar government goes back to 2018 when we set up the states first Institute of Driving and Traffic Research (IDTR) to offer driver training in Aurangabad. Since then, we have inaugurated ADTTs at Aurangabad in 2020 and Patna in 2021. We thank the Government of Bihar for further entrusting us with this road safety project. Maruti Suzuki has been steadfast in its commitment to the 5 pillars of road safety - engineering, education, evaluation, enforcement, and emergency care. Automated driving license testing is a vital component of the evaluation process. Equipped with high-definition cameras and an integrated IT system, ADTTs guarantee a comprehensive, efficient, and transparent testing process ensuring that only skilled drivers are awarded licenses. Mr. Bharti added, According to data shared by the Union Road Transport Ministry, 15.3 lakh lives were lost in road accidents in the 10 years between 2014-2023 in India. Road death rate in the country is around 250 per 10,000 km as opposed to 119 in China, 57 in the USA, and 11 in Australia. An important aspect of road safety is drivers skill and knowledge of traffic rules. Automated Driving Test Tracks will ensure that license seekers are better prepared and only skilled drivers are awarded a driving license. This will bring a positive transformation that will go a long way to reduce road accidents caused by human error. Maruti Suzuki Automated Driving Test Tracks across India Over the past years, Maruti Suzuki has systematically automated 27 driving test tracks (across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, and Haryana). The Company is in the process of setting up 12 additional ADTTs in Uttar Pradesh. With the addition of these 5 test tracks in Bihar, the Company will complete automation of 44 driving test tracks across the country.

Woman killed in wall collapse incident in Aurangabad

Doubling works cause train cancellations in Nandyal district

Kurnool : Due to the ongoing doubling work on the Panyam, Bugganapalle, and Krishnammukone railway line, several trains have been cancelled and some have been diverted from 16th to 27th of this month, said Guntakal Railway DRM Vijaykumar. He informed that the Guntur-Dhone (17228) and Dhone-Guntur (17227) trains have been cancelled. It was also announced that the Puri-Yesvantpur (22883) train on the 20th of this month and the Yesvantpur-Puri (22884) train on the 21st have been diverted. He stated that the Howrah-Yesvantpur (22831) train on the 18th and 25th of this month is being diverted via Nandyal, Erragunntla, Guntakal, and Anantapur. Similarly, the Yesvantpur-Howrah (22832) train on the 20th is being diverted via Anantapur, Guntakal, Erragunntla, and Nandyal. It was also mentioned that the Guntur-Aurangabad (17253) and Aurangabad-Guntur (17254) trains are running two hours late every day.

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.

Navy to launch `Sampark 4.0` to provide healthcare services for ex-servicemen

A team comprising an officer and five sailors will embark on a 10-day journey across various regions of Maharashtra, and hold interactive and immersive sessions at each ECHS Polyclinics located in Thane, Nasik (Deolali), Aurangabad, Ahmednagar, Solapur, Kolhapur and Pune under the initiative

Not allowing mother to meet child amounts to cruelty and harassment, says HC

The HC bench at Aurangabad was hearing a case where the petitioner`s four-year-old daughter is being kept away from her despite a lower court`s order

NIA Chargesheets 6th Accused in CPI (Maoist) Magadh Zone Revival Case

New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has chargesheeted another accused in the Magadh (Zone) CPI (Maoist) revival attempts case. Binod Shankar alias Vinod Shankar Singh, a resident of Kaimur district of Bihar, is the 6th accused to be chargesheeted in the case (RC-27/2023/NIA/DLI).A supplementary chargesheet has been filed against him under various sections of IPC and UA(P) Act before the NIA Special Court, Patna. The accused has several previous criminal cases registered against him in various police stations in various parts of Aurangabad district. The NIA had earlier chargesheeted five other accused persons in the case, registered on September 26, 2023 in connection with the attempts of the proscribed terrorist organization CPI (Maoist) to revive Naxalism in Magadh zone of Bihar. As per NIA investigations, Binod was an active member of CPI (Maoist), and was involved in propagating the banned terrorist organisations anti-national ideology. In collaboration with other chargesheeted accused persons, he was working to radicalise gullible youth. He was also working as a courier between the cadres of CPI (Maoist). Further investigations in the case are continuing.

Shiv Sena should get home portfolio in new Maharashtra govt: Shirsat

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat on Saturday insisted that the party must get the crucial home department in the new Maharashtra government and claimed attempts were being made to sideline caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Talking to PTI, Shirsat said considering Shinde's positive image and the schemes he rolled out, he would have contributed more if he had gotten two and half years more as the CM. The home department should be with the party (Shiv Sena). The department is (usually) with the deputy chief minister. It would not be right if the chief minister heads the home department, said the MLA who represents the Aurangabad West assembly seat. Devendra Fadnavis holds the home portfolio in the outgoing government. Shirsat's remarks indicate fissures that have developed among Mahayuti allies, the BJP, Shiv Sena and the NCP, who put up a stellar performance in the recently held Maharashtra state polls by winning 230 out of 288 assembly seats. BJP won 132 seats, followed by its allies Shiv Sena (57) and NCP (41). Shinde, now the caretaker chief minister, has said he will fully support the BJP leadership's decision to name the next chief minister, and would not be a hurdle. According to party sources, Shinde, who travelled to his native Dare village in Satara, is upset. The party has demanded the home department in the deliberations regarding government formation. The BJP is asking for the chief minister's post based on its numbers, and it did upset the Shiv Sena, they said. The BJP has certainly benefited by making Shinde the face of the Mahayuti government. The BJP or the NCP were not involved (in placating) the Maratha quota agitators. It was Shinde who took it upon himself. He also gave the Maratha reservation, so the support for him increased manifold, Shirsat said. Shirsat further pointed out that while welfare schemes have existed in the past, Shinde gave them a new lease of life. He alleged that NCP chief Ajit Pawar had opposed the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin scheme for women, but the government went ahead with the scheme, and its effect was seen in the polls. Shinde's Common Man image as a chief minister was more acceptable to people, and despite words like gaddar (traitor) used for him, he has established himself firmly after the state polls, the Shiv Sena leader said. This has benefited the entire Mahayuti. He was the one who took out maximum rallies. Looking at this, had he got two and half years, he would have contributed more to the state, he said.

Mahayuti Meet Delayed; Shinde Visits Village, Govt Formation Stalls

Mumbai: A key Mahayuti meeting scheduled on Friday was put off and likely to take place on Sunday now as outgoing Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde headed to his native village, delaying government formation a week after poll results.The ruling alliance's meeting was expected to be convened in Mumbai on Sunday, said sources in the Shiv Sena, which is headed by Shinde. Leaders of the BJP, the largest Mahayuti constituent, said they were awaiting arrival of central observers for the legislature party meeting. The swearing-in of the new government is expected to take place next week, the sources said. Shinde, speaking to reporters in New Delhi on Thursday night, had said talks with Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah on government formation were positive and the next round of discussions will be held in Mumbai on Friday. However, BJP sources maintained no gathering of Mahayuti leaders was scheduled for Friday. During his Delhi trip, Shinde had met Shah and discussed formation of the next government in the state. His deputies in the outgoing state cabinet Devendra Fadnavis (BJP) and Ajit Pawar (NCP) had also met the senior BJP leader. Shinde returned to Mumbai on Friday morning and according to Shiv Sena sources, he left for his native village Dare in Satara district in western Maharashtra in the evening. Shinde was at the Chief Minister's official residence 'Varsha' in South Mumbai where he met a stream of visitors, including party leaders and MLAs. The Shiv Sena leader has repeatedly said he would not be an obstacle in the government formation and abide by the decisions taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Shah on the next chief minister. Different viewpoints are emerging in the Shiv Sena over Shinde's place in the next government after the BJP-led Mahayuti posted a thumping win in the just-held assembly polls. Many leaders in the Shiv Sena are asking Shinde to accept deputy CM's post if offered by the BJP. However, another section feels it wouldn't be right for him to accept No. 2 position after serving as CM for more than two-and-a-half years, the sources said. BJP MLAs haven't got any intimation about a legislature party meeting, where they will elect their leader. Fadnavis also returned to Mumbai on Friday after meeting Shah in Delhi over government formation. State BJP leaders held informal discussions and sources said the state unit was awaiting arrival of central observers. Shinde, Fadnavis and Pawar had also met BJP president J P Nadda and Shah on late Thursday to thrash out a power-sharing pact for the next government in Maharashtra. In Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat said if Shinde doesn't accept the deputy CM's post in the new government, then it will be given to someone from their party. Talking to reporters, Shirsat said Shinde will certainly not go to the Centre as a Union minister. If Shinde does not accept the deputy CM's post, then some other leader from our party will get it. He (Shinde) will take a call on this by evening, said Shirsat, who retained his Aurangabad assembly West seat. Shirsat's party colleague Shamburaj Desai said their MLA-elects and party workers strongly feel that Shinde should be a part of the new government. Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar said he hoped that if Fadnavis returns as chief minister, he will erase the tag of doing politics of revenge he had been associated with. He will have a free hand (as CM) as crutches will be dependent on him and not vice-versa. I hope (as CM) he works for Vidarbha as he is son of the soil (Fadnavis is an MLA from Nagpur), he said. Politics is an ideological fight and not a personal battle, the Congress leader asserted. In the just-held polls to the 288-member assembly, the BJP won 132 seats, followed by its allies Shiv Sena (57) and NCP (41).

Will Shinde accept Union Cabinet post? His MLA says...

If Shinde does not accept the deputy CM's post, then some other leader from our party will get it. He (Shinde) will take a call on this by evening, said Shirsat, who retained his Aurangabad assembly West seat.

SR Harnots Nadi Gayab Hai Included in Aurangabad Universitys Curriculum Under NEP 2020

SR Harnots acclaimed story, Nadi Gayab Hai, has been included in the undergraduate Hindi curriculum of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad, under the National Education Policy, 2020. The story, highlighting the impact of hydroelectric projects on rural communities and the environment, is praised for its vivid portrayal of life in the Himalayas. Harnots work is already part of the curricula in several universities across India, including in Allahabad, Mumbai, and Lucknow.

Eco Hotels And Resorts To Open New Property In Aurangabad As Part Of Expansion Plan

Eco Hotels and Resorts' board has already given its approval to the acquisition this month, it said.

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

Maharashtra polls: Jaleel, Siddiqui keep AIMIM hopes alive in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district

The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), led by Asaduddin Owaisi, is putting up a strong fight in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (formerly Aurangabad) amidst the Mahayuti's dominance in the Maharashtra assembly elections. AIMIM candidates Imtiaz Jaleel and Naseruddin Siddiqui are locked in tight races in the Aurangabad East and Aurangabad Central constituencies, respectively, as vote counting continues.

Maha polls: AIMIM accuses BJP of doling cash before voting

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: The All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul (AIMIM) on Thursday alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had distributed cash ranging from Rs 500-Rs 2000 to people in the Aurangabad East Assembly constituency on the eve of yesterdays voting. AIMIM state President Imtiaz Jaleel posted videos of the alleged cash-for-vote incident carried out by purported supporters 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 .

Belrise Industries Files Draft Papers For Rs 2,150-Crore IPO

Aurangabad-based Belrise Industries is an automotive component manufacturing company.

Move for High Court bench at Kurnool gains momentum

Kurnool: Amid protests by advocates against the proposed shifting of legal bodies like Lokayukta and AP State Human Rights Commission (APSHRC) from Kurnool to Amaravati, a letter from the law secretary of the state to registrar general of the Andhra Pradesh High Court, dated October 28, has gone viral on social media. The letter requests the registrar general to follow up with Government of India regarding the establishment of an AP High Court bench in Kurnool. The demand for such a bench in Kurnool stems from lack of proper conveyance between Kurnool and Amaravati. While the previous government temporarily appeased local sentiments by shifting some legal bodies from Vijayawada and Hyderabad to Kurnool, the larger demand for a High Court bench remained unaddressed. On November 14, the government's advocate informed the High Court on the planned relocation of institutions like Lokayukta and APSHRC to Amaravati. The announcement sparked widespread dissatisfaction, prompting local advocates to boycott court activities from November 19, despite industries minister T.G. Bharath's reassurances that no such proposals exist. Advocates countered, citing the government advocate's statement as the basis for their ongoing protests. The letter dated October 28 that has gone viral on social media states that as per the Chief Minister's assurance during the Praja Galam programme, action needs to be taken to establish a High Court bench at Kurnool. It points out that there are similar arrangements in other states, where high courts have benches in different locations to enhance accessibility to people. Their examples include Madras High Courts bench at Madurai, Bombay High Courts benches at Nagpur and Aurangabad, and the Guwahati High Court's multiple benches in north-eastern states. Rayalaseema, with a population of 1.59 crore, accounts for over 25 per cent of AP's population. The state government argues that absence of direct train services between Kurnool and Vijayawada and the significant share of High Court cases originating from the region justify the creation of a bench. The letter, signed by law secretary V. Sunitha, highlighted these points while underscoring the need for the Chief Justice of the High Court to approve the proposal and for the High Court to pursue the matter with the Government of India. The agitating advocates have welcomed the state government's move. But they have vowed to continue their agitation against the proposed relocation of legal institutions to Amaravati. Senior advocates Jayaraju and Balaram emphasised their commitment to the cause, stating that their movement will persist until the government officially announces its decision to establish the bench and ensure retention of the existing legal bodies in Kurnool. Jayaraju and Balaram questioned why the government had not released the letter earlier, especially when there has been a longstanding demand for establishment of the High Court bench in Kurnool.

Maharashtra elections 2024: Caste, religion, class... Aurangabad voters ambushed with so many appeals

Many voters may take until the final day or even the last moment to decide their candidate of choice its difficult to blame them when there is so much fragmentation in the party system; but most voters from working and underprivileged classes affirm livelihood issues matter to them the most

PM firm on Waqf Act amendment, says Amit Shah; sets date for eliminating Naxalism in Chhattisgarh

CHANDRAPUR / YAVATMAL / HINGOLI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday asserted Prime Minister Narendra Modi was determined to amend the Waqf Act despite resistance from key opposition leaders like Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar. Addressing three election rallies in Maharashtra during the day in support of Mahayuti candidates, he declared the Modi government will eliminate Naxalism from Chhattisgarh by March 31, 2026 and dared Congress MP Rahul Gandhi to publicly laud Hindutva ideologue V D Savarkar and Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray. The senior BJP leader emphasised that the Centre will push through amendments in the Waqf Act, 1995, despite opposition from INDIA bloc parties. Modi ji wants to change the Waqf Board law, but Uddhav ji, Sharad Pawar and Supriya Sule are opposing it. Uddhav ji, listen carefully, you all can protest as much as you want, but Modi ji will amend the Waqf Act, he said, addressing a rally at Umarkhed in Yavatmal district. A Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) is currently scrutinising the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, introduced in the Lok Sabha in August. The Centre introduced bill, saying the proposed law was aimed to streamline the Waqf Board's work and ensure efficient management of Waqf properties. The Shiv Sena (UBT) led by Uddhav Thackeray and NCP (SP) headed by Sharad Pawar are members of the opposition INDIA bloc. Supriya Sule is the NCP (SP) Lok Sabha MP from Baramati. Speaking further at the rally, Shah drew on the Mahabharat and said there are two camps in the November 20 state assembly polls -- one of 'Pandavas' represented by the BJP-led Mahayuti and the other of 'Kauravas' represented by the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). Uddhav Thackeray claims that his Shiv Sena is the real one. Can the real Shiv Sena go against renaming Aurangabad to Sambhajinagar? Can the real Shiv Sena go against renaming Ahmednagar to Ahilyanagar? The real Shiv Sena stands with the BJP, Shah insisted. The Shiv Sena headed by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is aligned with the BJP. Rahul Baba used to say that his government would credit money in the accounts of people instantly, but you were unable to fulfil your (pre-poll) promises in Himachal, Karnataka, and Telangana (all ruled by Congress), he told the gathering. Shah said the Mahayuti alliance has promised that poor women will get Rs 2,100 per month under the Ladki Bahin Yojana (up from Rs 1,500 now) after coming to power in Maharashtra. Speaking at a rally in Chandrapur, the Union Home Minister declared that the Modi-led government will eliminate Naxalism from Chhattisgarh by March 31, 2026. Modi ji has worked to free the country from terrorism and Naxalism. He worked to make the country prosperous and increase its stature in the world. Whatever (Naxal menace) is remaining in Chhattisgarh, we will end it by March 31, 2026, Shah said. The BJP's star campaigner opined that the Centre is committed to Maharashtra's development and a mandate in favour of the ruling Mahayuti will accelerate the pace of growth. Modi ji has sent Rs 15.10 lakh crore for the development of Maharashtra. Along with this, many projects were also started in Maharashtra. If you form a Mahayuti government, the glory of Maharashtra, which was lost during the MVA government, will be restored, he averred. At his third election meeting of the day in Hingoli, Shah dared Rahul Gandhi to speak nicely about Savarkar and Bal Thackeray. Uddhav ji, if you have the courage, get Rahul Baba to speak two good words about Veer Savarkar and Balasaheb, Shah said. The Shiv Sena (UBT) and Congress are members of the MVA. The Union minister asserted that Article 370, scrapped by the BJP-led Centre in 2019, will not be restored in Jammu and Kashmir under any circumstances. Rahul Baba's Congress party has passed a resolution in Kashmir to bring back Article 370. Rahul Baba, listen carefully, not only you but even your fourth generation cannot bring back Article 370, Shah emphasised. The former BJP president said Congress leader Sonia Gandhi tried to launch her son (Rahul) 20 times, but failed every time and the result will not be different this time, too. Her 'Rahul plane' is going to crash for the 21st time in the Maharashtra elections, he added. The polls will decide whether the state follows the path of Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and freedom fighter Savarkar or that of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, Shah said. The BJP-led Mahayuti has chosen the path of Shivaji Maharaj and Savarkar, while the MVA people are part of the Aurangzeb fan club, he averred. For 70 years, the Congress obstructed the construction of Ram temple at Ayodhya, but Modi ji built it, he said. At his Hingoli rally also, Shah spoke about the Waqf (Amendment) Bill. In Karnataka, the Wakf Board has declared villages, temples, farmers' lands and people's houses as waqf properties. We have brought a bill to amend the Waqf Act, but Sharad Pawar and Company is opposing this bill. You can oppose it as much as you want, but the Modi government will change the Waqf Act with full force, Shah said. Assembly poll results will be declared on November 23.

Uddhav seeks BJP workers help to defeat Shinde Senas Abdul Sattar

Mumbai : Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday urged BJP workers to join him to defeat Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Senas candidate Abdul Sattar. Addressing an election rally in Sillod assembly constituency, where Mr. Sattar is contesting, Mr.Thackeray said it was an opportunity for his party and BJP to remove blot (Mr. Sattar) from Sillod. Mr. Sattar, who is a minister in the Eknath Shinde cabinet, is a three-term MLA from Sillod. Mr. Sattar and his kin have grabbed land in Soygaon and Sillod. He has also tried to usurp government plots. The poll office here is on land he possesses illegally. We will probe all this if we come to power, Mr. Thackeray said Sillod Assembly constituency is part of the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, which was earlier known as Aurangabad. Mr. Sattar had won from Sillod in 2009 and 2014 on a Congress ticket. However, he joined the Shiv Sena before the 2019 election. Interestingly, he was a minister in the Maha Vikas Aghadi cabinet led by Uddhav Thackeray as the chief minister. He was among the 40 Shiv Sena MLAs, who joined Eknath Shindes rebellion against Mr. Thackeray in 2022. Mr. Thackeray urged his party workers to come together with BJP cadres to defeat Mr. Sattar. Further making an appeal to BJP workers, he said, We have our differences. If anyone is ready to talk to me from your side, then I am also ready for it.. But all of us must come together to remove this blot (from Sillod). This is our opportunity. Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modis rally held at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on Thursday, Mr. Thackeray alleged that Muslim women wearing black clothes were not allowed to attend the PMs rally. Responding to Mr. Thackerays speech, Mr. Sattar said, He is agitated as his government was toppled. He fears that his candidate will lose his deposit in Sillod, which is why he has started licking the feet of the BJP. Imagine how scared he is. He is campaigning against the BJP everywhere in Maharashtra, but pleading for BJPs help here. He needs to be admitted to a mental hospital. Calling it an indication of MVA leaders realisation about their imminent defeat, BJP minister Girish Mahajan said, Why do they need to make such a statement. It is clear that the Maha Vikas Aghadi knows they would be defeated in the elections.

Maharashtra Assembly polls: More than 12 lakh Sugarcane workers likely to miss voting, says cutters Association

Maharashtra Sugarcane Cutters and Transport Association has approached the Aurangabad High Court Bench, seeking directions to the Election Commission to ensure that these voters are not deprived of their right to vote

Over 12 lakh workers likely to miss voting in Maharashtra polls: Sugarcane cutters' body

Pune: More than 12 lakh sugarcane cutters from Marathwada, north Maharashtra, and Vidarbha could miss their opportunity to vote in the upcoming state assembly elections on November 20. With the cane crushing season set to commence on November 15, lakhs of cutters from various districts have already migrated to the sugarcane belts in western Maharashtra and many other states, according to the Maharashtra Sugarcane Cutters and Transport Association. The association has approached the Aurangabad High Court Bench, seeking directions to the Election Commission to ensure that this large group of voters is not deprived of their right to exercise their franchise. However, the West Indian Sugar Mills Association, claimed that proper arrangements would be made to send the workers to their hometowns to get their fingers inked on November 20. In their petition, Jeevan Rathod, president of the Maharashtra Sugarcane Cutters and Transport Association, said that 12-15 lakh cutters from Marathwada, north Maharashtra, and Vidarbha move to sugarcane cultivation regions in western Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu before the harvesting season. With the current harvesting season underway, a significant number of sugarcane cutters have already left their homes and migrated to other regions for work, and they will not return until April or May 2025, Rathod stated in his petition. Speaking to PTI, Rathod expressed concerns over the large-scale migration. If such a large section of the population is absent from exercising their franchise, it defeats the purpose of participative democracy, he said. In the fragmented polity of Maharashtra, which has six key parties, the votes of these migrant workers are important as the victory margins are expected to be thin, said a political observer. In their plea, the association has requested the court to direct the Election Commission to make suitable arrangements like providing postal ballots or transportation to allow the migrant workers to travel to their native places to vote and return to their workplaces. They also urged the court to direct the state's Sugar Commissioner to coordinate with the Maharashtra State Cooperative Sugar Factories Federation Limited, West Indian Sugar Mills Association, and all sugar mills to declare a holiday for these workers on election day. Among the country's top sugar producers, Maharashtra has over 200 private and cooperative sugar mills. The state produced about 110 lakh tonnes of sugar last year. Sunil Rathod, the petitioner's lawyer, said the court on Wednesday inquired about the measures taken to facilitate voting for soldiers and government employees deployed in border areas, suggesting that similar provisions could be considered for the migrant sugarcane workers. The court has not given any directions but just inquired about the measures, he said. He said notices have been issued to the state government, Sugar Commissioner, Maharashtra State Cooperative Sugar Factories Federation Ltd and West Indian Sugar Mills Association. BB Thombare, president of the West Indian Sugar Mills Association, insisted that the workers won't be deprived of their voting rights and assured that proper arrangements would be made for their transportation to their respective constituencies. Generally, the crushing season starts in the first week of November and if polls are around this corner, we ensure that the sugarcane cutters visit their native places. On that day, the operations at the factories are kept shut. This time too, the practice will be followed, he said. Due to assembly elections, the cane crushing season is starting on November 15 this year, Thombare said. After the petition in the court, the government has proposed to the Sugar Commissioner to start the crushing season from November 25, he said. While there are around 5 lakh sugarcane cutters, the number of sugarcane growers is about 50 lakh. If there is a delay in the crushing season, the growers will suffer losses as the yield reduces. The next crop will also be delayed if sugarcane is not harvested in time, he said. Thomabre added that after follow-ups with the Sugar Commissioner, an order was issued on Thursday night permitting sugarcane crushing from November 15.

MVA bargains with Indias honour: PM

Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday alleged that the Congress and its allies want to restore Article 370 and a separate Constitution for Jammu and Kashmir. Modi addressed three election rallies in the day at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Panvel and Shivaji Park in Mumbai. He slammed the Congress and its allies Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP (SP) for the alleged appeasement politics and creating caste divisions among SCs, OBCs and STs. Accusing the MVA parties of compromising Indias honour for their vote bank politics, Modi said, Leaders of Maha Vikas Aghadi have become slaves to appeasement. The leaders of Maha Vikas Aghadi opposed the construction of Ram Temple. For the sake of votes, they used the words like Bhagwa aatankwad. They disrespect Veer Savarkar. They passed a resolution in J&K for the restoration of Article 370. Modi said MVA was an alliance of people who consider Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb their messiah but it was the Mahayuti government that renamed Aurangabad as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and fulfilled Balasaheb Thackerays wish. Addressing a rally in Mumbai, the Prime Minister said Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has handed over partys remote control to the Congress party. I challenged you to get the Congress Prince to praise Bala Saheb Thackeray. Make Rahul Gandhi say Hindu Hriday Samrat Balasaheb Thackeray. Till date these people have not been able to get the Congress and the Prince of Congress to praise Balasaheb, he said. Modi also said it was his last election rally in Maharashtra and sought peoples blessings for the Mahayuti government. I want to continue to serve you and for that I need the Mahayuti government in Maharashtra. Mumbaikars can see the scale at which we are undertaking development works. In order to continue that, we need the Mahayuti government in Maharashtra so that there is no hindrance in the development work, he said. Earlier, addressing a rally at Panvel, the Prime Minister said that the Congress gave the Garibi Hatao slogan, but looted the poor. He alleged that Congress mentality was to ensure that the poor did not progress so that the Congress party remained in power. The Congress is far ahead when it comes to vote bank politics, but is the enemy of the poor, he said. The Prime Minister also accused Congress of opposing reservations and trying to divide Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) by splitting them into smaller castes in order to weaken them. The Congress used to say that reservations were against the country. It considered reservations against merit. The mentality and agenda of the Congress remains unchanged. Therefore, they cant come to terms with the fact that someone from OBC has been the Prime Minister of the country for the last 10 years, he said.

Fight is between believers of Sambhaji Maharaj & Aurangazeb: PM Modi on Maha polls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday accused Congress and Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) of not renaming Aurangabad after Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj (a Maratha military king).

Cong wants separate Constitution in Kashmir: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress and its allies of plotting to have a separate Constitution for Kashmir and working to restore Article 370. Addressing a rally in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections, Modi claimed the Congress is speaking the language of Pakistan and that every Indian wants only Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar's Constitution in Kashmir. He also highlighted the BJP's fulfillment of Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray's wish by renaming Aurangabad as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, emphasizing the Congress's opposition to the decision. Modi further contrasted the BJP's focus on national pride and development with the Congress's alleged support for Aurangzeb. He pointed out the BJP's achievements in granting classical language status to Marathi and attracting maximum FDI in Maharashtra after forming the Mahayuti government.

'Agadhi wale boond boond ke liye tarsayenge,' says PM Modi in Maharashtra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing a rally in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, accused the opposition Maha Vikas Agadhi alliance of neglecting the state's water crisis and disrespecting Balasaheb Thackeray's vision. He highlighted his government's efforts in drought mitigation, renaming Aurangabad, and developing infrastructure projects like the Samruddhi Mahamarg and Palki Highway.

Even if Indira Gandhi returns from heaven, Article 370 will not be restored: Amit Shah

PARBHANI/JALGAON/DHULE: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday asserted that Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir, will not be restored even if Congress stalwart and late PM Indira Gandhi comes down from heaven. The BJP's star campaigner sought to corner the Congress over Muslim reservation and accused the main opposition party of deliberately stalling construction of a Ram temple at Ayodhya for years. With just a week left for the high-stakes assembly polls in Maharashtra, Shah stepped up his campaigning for the ruling Mahayuti front, of which the BJP is a member, and addressed three rallies in a day where he attacked the Congress and its Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) ally Shiv Sena (UBT). Addressing a rally at Dhule in North Maharashtra, Shah said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi should remember that even if his fourth generation were to come, Muslims won't get reservations meant for Dalits, tribals and other backward castes. A few days ago, Ulemas (Muslim scholars) met the president of Congress party and said Muslims should be given reservation (in jobs and education). If reservation has to be given to Muslims, then reservation for SCs/STs/OBCs will have to be cut. Rahul Baba, not only you but even if your four generations were to come, they cannot cut the quota meant for SCs/STs/OBCs and give it to Muslims, Shah insisted. The Union minister made it clear that Article 370, scrapped in 2019 by the BJP-led central government, won't be restored under any circumstances. PM Modi accuses Congress of 'dangerous intentions' on reservations, vows to protect 'roti, beti, maati' in Jharkhand Even if Indira Gandhi were to return from heaven, Article 370 won't be restored, the BJP stalwart told the gathering. Describing the opposition MVA grouping as an Aurangzeb Fan Club, Shah noted the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance abides by the ideals of Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and freedom fighter Veer Savarkar. At another election meeting in Jalgaon, also in North Maharashtra, the former BJP president averred that if the MVA wins the November 20 assembly polls, the state will turn into an ATM (automated teller machine) for the Congress. They (MVA) will withdraw funds from Maharashtra by using the state's resources and send the money to Delhi. In contrast, if the BJP-led Mahayuti forms a government, the Modi administration will ensure greater development for Maharashtra, Shah said at the meeting in Chalisgaon town. Targeting Gandhi, the Lok Sabha MP from Raebareli, he accused his party of making false promises and misleading people. Recently, Rahul Gandhi was seen waving a copy of Babasaheb Ambedkar's Constitution. He used the same copy while taking the oath in Parliament. When some journalists got their hands on the very copy, it had blank pages. By showing a fake Constitution, Rahul broke the trust of people and insulted Babasaheb. Apparently, you have never read the Constitution, Rahul baba, Shah said. The Sonia-Manmohan regime didn't act against Naxalism and terrorism for 10 years (2004-14) due to vote bank politics, the home minister opined. Supreme Court to Ajit Pawar's NCP: Stop using Sharad Pawar's photos, videos; Stand on your own legs The entire Congress politics runs on deception. They are saying that after the formation of the Mahayuti government (in June 2022), investment in Maharashtra has reduced. The truth is after the formation of the government of (CM) Eknath Shinde and (deputy CM) Devendra Fadnavis, our Maharashtra is No.1 state in FDI inflows in India, he said. A Mahayuti government post-polls will work more for the welfare of women, farmers and other sections of society, Shah maintained. Your one vote will not only form a Mahayuti government but your one vote will also deposit Rs 2,100 in the account of Maharashtra's beloved sisters. Your one vote will result in depositing Rs 15,000 instead of Rs 12,000 annually in farmers' account, he said. The BJP leader said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's guarantee is like 'patthar ki lakeer' (carved in stone), whereas the Congress reneged on pre-poll promises in Telangana, Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh after coming to power in these states. Targeting NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar, Shah said the senior politician served as Maharashtra CM and also as a Union minister for many years, but did not do anything to give classical language status to Marathi. At his third rally at Jintur in Parbhani district in the Marathwada region, Shah averred that Congress MP Gandhi, who has been campaigning for the MVA in Maharashtra, will fail once again. Sonia ji tried to land the plane named Rahul Baba 20 times and 20 times the plane crashed. Now again, an attempt is being made to land the plane for the 21st time in Maharashtra. Sonia ji, your Rahul plane is going to crash for the 21st time, the BJP leader opined. Shah accused the Congress of deliberately stalling construction of a Ram temple at Ayodhya for years. PM Modi built the Ram temple and also constructed the Kashi Vishwanath corridor (in Varanasi) which was demolished by (Mughal emperor) Aurangzeb. Now, you should be ready to visit Gujarat as the Somnath temple is also being made of gold, he told the gathering. Modi has made the country safe and prosperous, Shah said. I have visited all the places like Vidarbha, North Maharashtra, West Maharashtra, Konkan, Mumbai, Marathwada. Do you want to know the result of assembly polls? Listen to me, on November 23 (result day), the Maha Vikas Aghadi is going to be wiped out from Maharashtra, he declared. Shah said Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, a former BJP ally, is now in alliance with those who opposed renaming Aurangabad as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Vote for double engine government to ensure speedy development of Maharashtra: PM Modi

PM Modi to Launch AIIMS Darbhanga and Major Infrastructure Projects in Bihar Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Bihar today to launch the foundation stone for AIIMS Darbhanga, along with a range of development projects across the state valued at approximately Rs.12,100 crore. In Darbhanga, he will inaugurate, lay foundation stones, and dedicate various projects aimed at enhancing healthcare, transportation, and energy infrastructure. As a significant boost to the healthcare system in the region, PM Modi will lay the foundation stone for AIIMS Darbhanga, an advanced medical facility with an investment of over 1,260 crore. The new AIIMS campus will feature a super-specialty hospital, AYUSH block, medical and nursing colleges, residential areas, and other essential facilities. This healthcare institution will provide high-quality tertiary services to people in Bihar and surrounding areas. To further support regional development, PM Modi will inaugurate several National Highway projects in Bihar, worth around 5,070 crore. These projects include the opening of the four-lane Galgalia-Araria section of NH-327E, which offers an alternative route from Araria on NH-27 to West Bengal at Galgalia. Additionally, he will inaugurate two Rail Over Bridges (ROBs) on NH-322 and NH-31, enhancing connectivity. A new bridge on NH-110 at Bandhuganj, linking Jehanabad to Bihar Sharif, will also be inaugurated. PM Modi will lay the foundation for eight additional National Highway projects, including a two-lane road with paved shoulders from Ramnagar to Rosera, and projects connecting Bihars borders to West Bengal, and other areas. In the railway sector, he will initiate multiple projects totaling over 1,740 crore. The foundation stone for the Sonenagar Bypass Railway Line in Aurangabad district, valued at 220 crore, will be laid. Additionally, he will dedicate several railway projects, including the gauge conversion of the Jhanjharpur-Laukaha Bazar Rail section and the Darbhanga Bypass Railway Line, to reduce congestion at Darbhanga Junction. These rail upgrades aim to improve connectivity across the region. PM Modi will also flag off train services in the Jhanjharpur-Laukaha Bazar section, providing access to job opportunities, education, and healthcare in nearby cities through new MEMU train services. He will inaugurate 18 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras at railway stations, promoting affordable generic medicines and reducing healthcare costs for passengers. In the petroleum sector, PM Modi will launch initiatives worth over 4,020 crore. Among them is the development of a City Gas Distribution network across five districts, including Darbhanga, Madhubani, Supaul, Sitamarhi, and Sheohar, enabling household access to Piped Natural Gas. Additionally, he will lay the foundation stone for a new bitumen manufacturing unit at the Barauni Refinery, which will produce bitumen domestically, reducing dependency on imports. PM Modi to Address Three Rallies in Maharashtra as Assembly Elections Near PM Modi Urges Unity in Maharashtra, Accuses Congress of Divisive Politics Ratan Tatas Legacy: A Visionary Leader Remembered for Integrity, Patriotism, and Inspiration

AIMIM leader Imtiaz Jaleel dismisses vote jihad as BJPs election-time rhetoric

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: AIMIM candidate Imtiaz Jaleel on Tuesday said there is no vote jihad phenomena and dismissed it as a poll-time rhetoric of the Bharatiya Janata Party. The ruling BJP is afraid of a small party like All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), Jaleel, the candidate from Maharashtras Aurangabad East assembly seat, claimed while talking to 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 .

Our ancestors did jihad against British, yours wrote love letters: Owaisi to Fadnavis

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has targeted Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis over his vote jihad remarks, claiming the BJP leader's (ideological) ancestors wrote love letters to Britishers instead of fighting against them. During a public meeting here on Sunday, Owaisi also alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Ek Hai to Safe Hai slogan goes against the diversity ethos. Fadnavis on Saturday claimed vote jihad had begun in poll-bound Maharashtra, which should be countered by Dharma yuddha of vote. He had mentioned the BJP's narrow loss in Dhule Lok Sabha constituency. Countering him, Owaisi said, Our ancestors did jihad against Britishers and Fadnavis is now teaching us about jihad. (PM) Narendra Modi, (Union minister) Amit Shah, and Devendra Fadnavis together cannot defeat me in a debate. Owaisi claimed the dharmayuddha-jihad remarks amounted to poll code violation. From where did 'vote jihad and dharmayuddha' come in democracy? You purchased MLAs; should we call you a thief? the Hyderabad MP questioned. While Fadnavis talks about (vote) jihad, his hero was writing love letters to Britishers, whereas our freedom fighters did not negotiate with the foreign rulers, he said. We gave the method of fighting against the British. He (Fadnavis) said 'vote jihad' after they (BJP) didn't get votes in Malegaon (during Lok Sabha election). When they fail to get votes, they call it jihad. They lost in Ayodhya. How did that happen? Owaisi questioned. Our ancestors did jihad against Britishers, not yours. Fadnavis, whose ancestors were writing love letters to the British, will teach us jihad? he added in a veiled attack on Hindutva ideologues revered by the BJP. Modi says 'Ek Hai to Safe Hai' because they (BJP) want to end the diversity of this country, the AIMIM leader said, adding the Maratha community was betrayed by rulers who failed to give them reservation. Owaisi claimed many industrial projects went to Gujarat but Fadnavis showed no courage to stop them. Was he afraid of Narendra Modi? he asked. Referring to a controversy over Hindutva seer Ramgiri Maharaj's statements, Owaisi said remarks against the Prophet won't be tolerated. He appealed to people to come out to vote on November 20. Our victory in Aurangabad will be saluted by the people of India, he added. Owaisi addressed a public meeting in Jinsi area of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar in support of AIMIM candidates Imtiaz Jaleel (Aurangabad East) and Naser Siddiqui (Aurangabad Central) for the November 20 assembly elections.

He's not going to become CM, his dreams are going to be shattered: Owaisi counters Devendra Fadnavis' remarks

AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi criticized Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis's Vote Jihad-Dharma Yuddha comment, stating Fadnavis's chief ministerial aspirations are futile. Owaisi made these remarks while campaigning in Aurangabad, recently renamed Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The BJP, meanwhile, released its manifesto promising financial aid to women, loan waivers for farmers, and price stability for essential goods.

Our ancestors did jihad against Britishers, but yours penned 'love letters': Owaisi to Fadnavis

AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi criticized Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis's vote jihad remarks, alleging that the BJP leader's ancestors collaborated with the British. Owaisi argued that the BJP invokes jihad when they lose elections and accused them of undermining India's diversity. He urged voters to support AIMIM candidates in the upcoming Aurangabad elections.

'Vote Jihad' should be countered by 'Dharma-yuddha of vote': Fadnavis

Devendra Fadnavis campaigned in Aurangabad for upcoming assembly elections. He addressed a rally, supporting Mahayuti candidates. Fadnavis emphasized the city's new name, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, honoring Sambhaji Maharaj. He criticized political opponents and highlighted development initiatives undertaken by his government. Fadnavis urged voters to participate actively in the election.

Not allowing daughter-in-law to sleep on bed, watch tv not cruelty, says Bombay HC

The Bombay High Courts Aurangabad bench has overturned a 20-year-old conviction against a man and his family for alleged cruelty toward his late wife, which was claimed to have led to her suicide. The original complaint accused the wifes in-laws of taunting her and imposing strict restrictions on her freedoms, such as forbidding her from 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: 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.

When PM visits Arab nations...: Owaisi on 'vote jihad'

Owaisi said 324 farmers have died by suicide in Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar) division, but no one is talking about it.

Not Allowing Daughter-In-Law To Watch TV Not Cruelty, Court Rules

The Bombay High Court's Aurangabad Bench overturned the conviction of a man and his family over allegations that they did not let his wife watch television, go to the temple, meet neighbours and made her sleep on the carpet.

Does BJP use same language when PM visits Arab nations: Owaisi on vote jihad'

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday slammed the BJP over its leaders' vote jihad remark and asked if they use the same language when the prime minister visits Arab countries. The Hyderabad MP accused the ruling party of deflecting focus from core issues like farmer suicides in Maharashtra. He went door-to-door in Aurangabad Central constituency in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and interacted with voters. AIMIM has nominated Naser Siddiqui from the constituency, where he faces sitting MLA Pradip Jaiswal of Shiv Sena and Balasaheb Thorat of Shiv Sena (UBT), for the November 20 Maharashtra assembly elections. Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is talking about vote jihad' in the state. But do they use the same language when the prime minister (Narendra Modi) visits Arab countries, asked the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief. He said 324 farmers have died by suicide in Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar) division, but no one is talking about it. Instead, Fadnavis is remembering vote jihad', They are just targeting only one community. They should answer why they failed to ensure reservation for the Maratha community, he said. Owaisi also appealed to Marathas, Muslims and Dalits to stay united. Looking at the political landscape of Maharashtra, it is the need of the hour that Marathas, Muslims and Dalits stay united and live in harmony, he said. The Aurangabad Central constituency is a part of the state's Marathwada region, where activist Manoj Jarange has been agitating demanding quota for Marathas in education and government jobs. Asked about the allegations that some NGOs in Maharashtra are working to propagate vote jihad', Owaisi said anyone can campaign in an election by abiding by the law. Where did jihad' come in this, he asked. Targeting the opposition bloc Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), comprising the Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP (SP), senior BJP leader Fadnavis had claimed earlier that vote jihad was witnessed in 14 out of the 48 constituencies in Maharashtra in the Lok Sabha elections. In the Dhule constituency, the BJP candidate led with 1.9 lakh votes in five assembly seats However, our candidate lost the election by just 4,000 votes because of voting in the Malegaon Central assembly segment, he had said, referring to what he called vote jihad'.

Hyderabad: 2 scamsters held for conning investor of Rs 2.29 Cr

Hyderabad: Two people were arrested from Aurangabad in Maharashtra on Wednesday, 6 November, by the Cyberabad cyber crime police for their involvement in an institutional stock investment fraud scam. The accused cheated people of Rs 2.29 Cr after promising them high returns on the pretext of IPO allotments. The arrested individuals have been identified as 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 .

Samajwadi Party fields seven candidates in Maharashtra amidst rift with MVA

LUCKNOW: Upset with being allotted just two assembly seats in poll-bound Maharashtra, the Samajwadi Party (SP) has announced it will field seven candidates, highlighting a rift within the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) and underscoring what SP leaders describe as a lack of support for smaller INDIA bloc allies. The SP's decision to contest independently comes after the MVA allotted just two seats to the party, a move that SP leaders say exposes a lack of unity and consultation within the opposition alliance. The SP has declared candidates for Bhiwandi East, Bhiwandi West, Tuljapur, Paranda, Aurangabad East, Malegaon Central, and Dhule City assembly seats. According to sources within the SP, the party had demanded a dozen seats from the MVA but decided to proceed with its own slate of candidates after no agreement was reached. Abu Azmi, SP Maharashtra state president, expressed dissatisfaction, saying, They have left only two seats for us. They did not even talk to us that only two seats were allotted to us. We only got to know about it through the media. They did not even invite us for the meeting. In contrast, the MVA has already fielded candidates for six of the constituencies contested by the SP, except Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar, where Abu Azmi himself is a candidate, and Bhiwandi West. The SPs announcement follows earlier tensions in Uttar Pradesh, where a seat-sharing arrangement with Congress for nine by-poll-bound seats failed, resulting in Congress withdrawing from the UP bypoll race and leaving the field to the SP. Political experts believe SP chief Akhilesh Yadav's move to contest independently in Maharashtra signals his broader strategy to expand the party's influence beyond Uttar Pradesh and assert independence when alliances do not align with the SP's goals. The party has indicated it is willing to collaborate with the MVA in other constituencies to defeat the BJP. Azmi criticised the Congress for neglecting the lessons of its defeat in Haryana. The Congress had not taken appropriate lessons from its Haryana defeat, he remarked while addressing the media on Wednesday. The SP had aimed for an alliance in Haryana but decided to support Congress across all seats when no partnership materialised. SP sources further claim that the MVA should have adopted a united front but did not involve SP leaders in key discussions. The SP will release its manifesto for Maharashtra on 7th November, with party workers committed to backing the MVA in constituencies where the SP is not fielding candidates. This clash highlights the growing divisions within the INDIA bloc as parties grapple with strategies and power-sharing arrangements in key states.

Parties in Maharashtra have no ideology left in them, says Akbaruddin Owaisi

CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: AIMIM leader Akbaruddin Owaisi on Tuesday accused the political parties in Maharashtra of having no ideology left in them, and said he was being labelled as communal by those who indulge in divisive politics. He also asserted that the country belongs equally to all communities - those wearing turbans and skullcaps and those who sport a tilak on their foreheads. Owaisi, who is All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM)'s MLA from Telangana, was speaking at a public rally at the Amkhas Maidan here to campaign for his party candidates Imtiaz Jaleel, contesting the November 20 Maharashtra assembly polls from Aurangabad East, and Naser Siddiqui from Aurangabad Central. Our party (AIMIM) raises the voice of Muslims, Dalits, Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and Marathas. I don't give provocative speeches. Those who talk about 'batoge to katoge' (divided we lose) call me communal, he said. Mob lynching, 'ghar wapsi', discourse on cap and beard and differentiating between Hindus and Muslims - don't such things make the country weak?, he asked, and said this country belongs equally to those who wear turbans, apply tilak on their forehead and those who wear (skull) caps on their head. Owaisi, whose party is headquartered in Hyderabad, also hit out at the prominent political parties in Maharashtra. There were four key political parties in 2019. But now there are two Shiv Senas and two NCPs. These parties joined hands with those having different ideologies. But did the Congress teach secularism to its alliance partner Shiv Sena (UBT) or did the latter teach Hindutva to the Congress. There is no party left with any ideology in Maharashtra, he said. He urged Maratha, Muslim and Dalit communities to unite for the development of the Marathwada region. Those leading the Maratha quota agitation should also see that not only their community but the Marathwada region is also backward. We should work together for its development, he said. Speaking on the occasion, Jaleel said, I am contesting the election from a constituency where the highest number of Muslim candidates are in the poll fray. The political rivals are coming together to defeat me. Even Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is visiting the constituency to campaign against me. I appeal to him to have 'naan qalia' (a local non-veg dish) in the city and leave. Maharashtra Assembly polls: 33 contestants in fray for Nanded North seat

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Ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections, AIMIM MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi criticized the Congress during a public rally in Aurangabad. Addressing the crowd, Owaisi questioned the credibility of promises made by major political parties. Akbaruddin Owaisi questions political guarantees In his speech, Owaisi discussed the rising trend of guarantees offered by various parties, a theme gaining 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 .

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Maharashtra polls: BJP spokesperson Shaina, ex-minister Danve's daughter in third Shiv Sena list

MUMBAI: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Shaina NC figures in the third list of 15 candidates released by the ruling Shiv Sena on Monday night for the November 20 assembly elections in Maharashtra. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who heads the Shiv Sena, announced the latest list which also has the name of Sanjana Jadhav, daughter of former Union minister and BJP leader Raosaheb Danve. Shaina will contest from the Mumbadevi seat in Mumbai, where her main rival is sitting Congress MLA Amin Patel. Jadhav will contest from Kannad in Aurangabad district (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district). The seat is currently represented in the assembly by Udaysing Rajput of the Shiv Sena (UBT) led by former CM Uddhav Thackeray. Two of the 15 seats were given to regional allies of the BJP-led NDA -- Jansurajya Paksha and the Rajarshi Shahu Vikas Aghadi. The Jansurajya Paksha has fielded its member Ashokrao Mane from Hatkanangale, while the Rajarshi Shahu Vikas Aghadi has given a ticket to Rajendra Patil Yedrawkar from Shirol. Both seats are in Kolhapur district. The third list was released by the Shiv Sena a day before the close of nominations. The Shinde-led party is a constituent of the ruling Mahayuti (grand alliance) coalition which also consists of the BJP and the NCP led by deputy CM Ajit Pawar. Polling for the 288-member state assembly will take place on November 20 and votes will be counted three days later.

Congress unveils list of 14 candidates for Maharashtra assembly elections

Congress releases new list of 14 candidates for Maharashtra assembly elections, replacing Sachin Sawant with Ashok Jadhav in Andheri (West) and Madhukar Deshmukh with Lahu Shewale in Aurangabad East. Total candidates declared by Congress now reach 99.

Officials Announce Excavation of 4K Metric Tonnes of Sand Daily

Kakinada: East Godavari district collector P. Prashanthi instructed officials to initiate the excavation of 4,000 metric tonnes of sand per day. This plan includes 1,000 metric tonnes from small sand reaches and 3,000 metric tonnes from larger reaches, coordinated through Boat Men Societies. The de-siltation points for sand extraction have already been allocated to these societies and an additional 74 sand points have been approved for excavation from the Godavari River. During a teleconference with officials on Thursday, Prashanthi noted that 44 sand points were allotted to the Boat Men Societies in the first phase, with the recent approval of 74 new points. She emphasised the need for officials to allocate these points to the societies and encourage their efforts to meet consumer demand. The collector mentioned that excavation has not yet commenced at 17 sand points due to flooding from the Godavari River. If these points become accessible, an estimated 1.188 million metric tonnes of sand could be available. Consumers can obtain sand offline from nine designated reaches, including Vadapalli, Aurangabad, Aurangabad-2, Erinamma, Kovvuru, Dondagunta Revu, two points in Dowleswaram, and one point at Kotilingala Revu in Rajamahendravaram. She also instructed revenue divisional officers (RDOs) to focus on creating essential infrastructure, such as power, drinking water, roads and drainage systems in housing colonies, to ensure sand availability for government projects. Additionally, she stated that rice millers must provide a bank guarantee for custom milling of the Kharif crop; otherwise, the mills will be blacklisted. Joint collector S. Chinna Ramudu, DRO G. Narasimhulu, RDOs R. Krishna Naick and Rani Sushmitha, mines assistant director D. Phani Bhushan Reddy and superintendent engineer in the irrigation department G. Srinivasa Rao were present.

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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.

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Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee president Nana Patole denied disagreements within the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), and added that the ongoing discussions regarding seat allocation will end soon. So far, discussions on 96 seats for Congress have been completed, and today, further talks will be held with Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Sharad Pawar and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray. ALSO READ: Time of reckoning for two Shiv Senas and two NCPs We will try to announce the list of candidates tomorrow, Patole told reporters. He also denied reports that Shiv Sena will leave the alliance. The BJP is deliberately trying to spread misinformation about opposition parties. The BJP will face a crushing defeat in the assembly elections. Fear of this defeat is prompting them to play such games. No such statements have been made by the Congress either. All our collective efforts are focused on bringing MVA to power in Maharashtra, he said. ALSO READ: Can the emerging third front consolidate its position? Responding to a question, Patole said that the BJP's love for Hindus is fake. When Narendra Modi came to power, he was promoted as the self-proclaimed 'Vishwaguru'. In these 11 years, farmer suicides have increased, and most of them were Hindus. Unemployment led to youth suicides, and most of them too were Hindus. ALSO READ: Blow for Mahayuti alliance as Mahadev Jankar-RSP exits coalition It's no longer hidden that Hindus face injustice when the BJP is in power. BJP's Hindutva is only for political purposes. They publicly declared the renaming of Aurangabad to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar but still wrote Aurangabad on the candidates' list. This is double-dealing. The Congress party has a clear stance on secularism, he added.

Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar appointed as new NCW chief

NEW DELHI: The Centre on Saturday appointed Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar as the new chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW). She succeeds Rekha Sharma, whose term as NCW chief concluded on August 6. NCW is pleased to share that in pursuance of Section 3, NCW Act, 1990, the Central Government has nominated Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar as the Chairperson of the National Commission for Women, the commission announced in a post on X (formerly Twitter). Rahatkar, who has demonstrated leadership skills across various political and social responsibilities, will be the ninth chairperson of the NCW, an apex national organisation that protects and promotes womens interests in the country. Soon after her name was announced, Rahatkar posted on X, saying that She will discharge this extremely important responsibility with utmost commitment. Thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP chief JP Nadda for appointing her as the Chairperson of a constitutional and legislative body, she posted in Hindi that the aim is to move towards women-led development by enhancing the capacity, opportunity and quality of life of women in various spheres like education, health, employment and social participation. According to the official notification issued the same day, Rahatkars appointment has been made under Section 3 of the National Commission for Women Act, 1990, and will span three years or until she turns 65, whichever comes first. Her tenure commences with immediate effect, and the appointment will be published in the Gazette of India. Alongside Rahatkar's appointment, the government has also introduced new members to the NCW. Archana Majumdar has been named a member of the commission, with her tenure also set at three years. Rahatkar is a prominent leader and advocate for womens rights, known for her extensive work in public service. (NCW) @narendramodi , @JPNadda @AmitShah https://t.co/2tBskocYIY Vijaya Rahatkar (@VijayaRahatkar) October 19, 2024 She served as the chairperson of the Maharashtra State Commission for Women from 2016 to 2021, where she spearheaded several impactful initiatives. These initiatives included Sakshama, which supported acid attack survivors, Prajwala, which connected self-help groups to central government schemes, and Suhita, a 24/7 helpline service for women. During her tenure, Rahatkar focused on legal reforms addressing critical issues such as the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act, anti-triple talaq measures, and the establishment of anti-human trafficking units. She also launched digital literacy programmes and a publication called Saad , dedicated to women's issues. Before her role as chairperson, Rahatkar served as the Mayor of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (formerly Aurangabad) from 2007 to 2010 where she was instrumental in implementing significant developmental projects related to healthcare and infrastructure. She was also a key figure in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), holding the position of national general secretary of the partys Mahila Morcha (women's wing) for two terms between 2010 and 2014, before becoming its national president in 2014. Rahatkar holds a bachelors degree in Physics and a masters degree in History from the University of Pune. She is the author of several books, including Vidhilikhit , which addresses womens legal issues, and Aurangabad: Leading to Wide Roads . Her contributions to women's empowerment have earned her numerous accolades, including the prestigious National Law Award and the Savitribai Phule Award from the National Literary Council.

MVA Claims EC Deleting Voters Names Under BJPs Pressure

Mumbai: The Maha Vikas Aghadi on Friday alleged that the names of thousands of voters have been deleted from electoral rolls for the Assembly election at the behest of the BJP-led Mahayuti. Names of 2,500-10,000 voters have been deleted from the rolls of each assembly constituency, the opposition leaders claimed. The MVA has also urged the Election Commission to stop the process of deleting names immediately. Leaders of the Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP (SP) alleged that the EC officials are working under pressure from the BJP. State Congress chief Nana Patole said that the BJP is misusing Form 7 to strike the names of voters. We expect the EC to be impartial and try to increase voter turnout. But there is no transparency in ECs functioning and it is not working impartially. ED officers are working under pressure from the BJP. Names of thousands of voters have been deleted from the electoral rolls. We have received information that it is being done on the instructions of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, Mr. Patole said. Form 7 is a voter application form for objection for proposed inclusion or deletion of a name in the existing electoral roll. The applicant using Form 7 must be a voter of the same constituency. The application can be an objection in respect of a registered elector or an objection to the proposed inclusion of an entry in the electoral roll of the constituency. The reasons for which names can be deleted include death, under age, permanently shifted, already enrolled in the electoral roll at the same place or some other place, not an Indian citizen etc. The onus of proof to substantiate the reason given for objection or removal of name lies with the applicant. Leader of opposition in the state Assembly, Vijay Wadettiwar said, Names are being removed from the areas where the BJP did not get votes during the Lok Sabha election. There is a conspiracy to delete at least 10,000 votes from each of such areas. Form 7 is being misused and therefore the EC must stop accepting these forms. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and leader of the opposition to the legislative council Ambadas Danve claimed that names of 6,000 voters were missing from the list in the Nashik Central assembly seat, and no cognisance was taken about this despite raising the issue with the collector. He also claimed that in Aurangabad Central and Sillod seats, represented by the ruling parties, nearly 27,000 voters were added to the electoral rolls. NCP (SP) leader Jitendra Awhad demanded that the ECI publish a white paper on the voters list. The way the election is being conducted is suspicious. It is shameful, he said. The Election Commission has announced Assembly elections in Maharashtra, which will be held for 288 seats in a single phase. The voting will be held on November 20 and the results will be declared on November 23.

JSW Green Mobility gets 636 acre land for Maharashtra manufacturing plant

Vehicle manufacturer JSW Green Mobility has been allotted 636 acres of land in the Bidkin node of AURIC city and the plant will go into production in the next 12 to 18 months, an official said. After allotting 827 acres of land to Toyota Kirloskar Motors Private Limited, the administration has issued land to another vehicle production company in the Bidkin node of AURIC (Aurangabad Industrial City). The administration has issued 636 acres of land to JSW Green Mobility company in the Bikdin node. The land allotment certificate was issued online by the Maharashtra Industrial Township Limited (MITL) on Thursday, an official said. The company will establish an electric car manufacturing unit on 546 acres of the allotted land. Apart from this, the company will also produce commercial vehicles in the area of 90 acres. The company will invest Rs 27,200 crore here, which will create 5,000 direct and 15,000 indirect jobs, a release said on Thursday. The company will commence its work soon a

VBA fields 10 Muslims for Maha polls in second list of candidates

Mumbai: The Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) has named 10 Muslim candidates to contest the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections in different parts of the state, including some who quit the Congress and joined the party. The nominees: Ayaz Gulzar Molvi (Kalyan West in Thane), Mohammed Jaweed Ishaq (Aurangabad Central in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar), Alauddin Hyatchand Kazi (Sangli), 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 .

SCR Runs 26 Special Trains Between Kazipet-Dadar

Nizamabad : In order to accommodate increased passenger demand during the festival season, the South Central Railway will run 26 weekly summer special trains between Kazipet and Dadar. Train No. 07195 Kazipet-Dadar departs at 15.00 on Wednesday and arrives at 13. 25 on Thursday. This weekly special will operate on 10 services on October 16 and 23, as well as November 13, 20, and 27. Train No. 07196 Dadar-Kazipet will depart at 15.25 on Thursday and arrive at 16.00 on Friday, operating on October 17 and 24 , as well as November 14, 21, and 28. Train No. 07197 Kazipet-Dadar will depart at 11. 30 on Saturday and arrive at 13.25 on Sunday, running on October 12, 19, and 26, and November 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30. Train No. 07198 Dadar-Kazipet will depart at 15.25 on Sunday and arrive at 21.30 on Monday. This service will run on 13th, 20th, and 27th October 13, 20 and 27, as well as December 1, 3, 10, 24, 27. These trains will consist of AC II, III tier, sleeper, and general second-class coaches. The special trains (07195, 07196) will stop at Jammikunta, Peddapalli, Karimnagar, Lingampet Jagtial, Metpally, Armoor, Nizamabad, Basar, Dharmabad, Umri, Mudkhed, Nanded, Purna, Parbhani, Selu, Parthur, Jalna, Aurangabad, Lasur, Rotegaon, Nagarsol, Manmad, Nasik, Igatpuri, and Kalyan stations in both directions. The special trains (07197, 07198) will operate 16 services and will stop at Jammikunta, Peddapalli, Mancherial, Bellampally, Sirpur, Kagaznagar, Ballarshah, Chandrapur, Bhandak, Wani, Kayer, Lingti, Pimpalkhuti, Adilabad, Kinwat, Sahasrakund, Himayatnagar, Bhokar, Mudkhed, Nanded, Purna, Parbhani, Selu, Parthur, Jalna, Aurangabad, Lasur, Rotegaon, Nagarsol, Manmad, Nasik, Igatpuri, and Kalyan stations in both directions.

Kurnool Struggles With Inadequate Train Services

KURNOOL : Travellers between Kurnool and Vijayawada are facing difficulties due to the absence of a direct train service. At present, passengers first travel to either Nandyal or Dhone by bus to catch a train. Some train services do exist, but they are mostly limited to long-distance routes, making it difficult for passengers to secure seats on them. There is no direct daily train service connecting Vijayawada and Kurnool. Local public representatives have not been applying pressure on the railway authorities to set things right. Notably, many canceled train services have been restored. For instance, a special tri-weekly train from Kurnool to Machilipatnam was cancelled a year ago. Despite the growing demand from the public, it has not been restored. The train service that previously operated from Machilipatnam to Kurnool has been extended only to Mantralayam, leading to demands for daily service that have gone unfulfilled. The situation was further complicated by the plight of devotees and other passengers from the Rayalaseema region visiting Shirdi. Currently, there is a train from Guntur to Aurangabad via Kurnool. Locals suggest that if the service is run from Vijayawada up to Nagarsol, it would benefit those bound for Shirdi. Officials say a pit line plays a crucial role in expanding the train services. This refers to any line in a station excluding the mainline that does not have a platform attached. These lines are typically used for marshalling trains or stabling rakes at terminating or originating trains. Kurnool currently lacks a pit line, which is vital for the basic maintenance and performance testing of trains. As it stands, the nearest pit line is in Tirupati, accessible only after crossing Kacheguda, significantly hampering the train operations in Kurnool. Proposals for setting up a pit line in Kurnool fell on deaf ears. There is a proposal to run a train from Kurnool to Mumbai. Minister TG Bharat recently appealed to the Railways for improved connectivity. We demand that there should be at least one daily train service from Kurnool to Vijayawada and at least two services from Kurnool to Mumbai each week. There is also a pressing need to enhance train connectivity between Nandyal and Kurnool to better serve the community's needs, said K Rangappa, a trader from C-Camp area.

Sand to be available at 3 desiltation points in Eluru District

KAKINADA : Eluru joint collector P. Dathri Reddy announced that sand will soon be available at three de-siltation points in Eluru District: Pattiseema, Gutala, and Gutala-I. Once these reaches are operational, approximately 60,000 metric tonnes of sand will be accessible. During a media briefing on Monday, Reddy, alongside Eluru district superintendent of police K. Prath Siva Kishore, explained that while the sand is supplied free of cost, consumers will need to cover transportation and organisational charges. She noted that as of Monday, 70 per cent of bookings had already been received, with an additional 30 per cent of sand reserved for emergency works. Currently, 26,000 tonnes of sand are available at the Ibrahimpatnam reach in Kukkunuru mandal. Reddy mentioned that if consumers request 500 tonnes of sand per day, this supply could last for another month. To facilitate the process, a dedicated centre has been established at the collectors office. Consumers can reach out for assistance by calling any of the following numbers: 8886542999, 9533922444, 9493040757, 8074462376, 9550434613, and 7842684296. For those interested in obtaining sand from East Godavari, it is available at Yerinammaghat, Dondagunta Revu, Aurangabad, Pandalaparru, Pendyala, and Vadapalli sand reach points. Bookings can be made through village or ward secretariats and the AP Sand Portal.

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).

Centre gives nod to rename Ahmednagar as Ahilyanagar, says Vikhe Patil

Earlier, the Eknath Shinde government had changed the names of Aurangabad and Osmanabad to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Dharashiv, respectively

AIMIM likely to go solo for 2024 Maharashtra Assembly polls

Hyderabad: It looks like the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) will go solo in the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections. While state chief and ex-MP Aurangabad MP Imtiyaz Jaleel has been reportedly trying to seek alliances with the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), talks with the Prakash Ambedkar-led VBA have also failed. The AIMIM had won 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 .

CBI arrests NIA Dy Superintendent, two middlemen in Patna for bribery in Naxal case investigation

PATNA: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) sleuths apprehended Deputy Superintendent of Police (Dy SP) posted in Patna Branch of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and two middlemen on the charges of obtaining undue advantage for granting favour in the investigation of an ongoing NIA case. Those apprehended have been identified as Dy SP, NIA, Ajay Pratap Singh and middlemen--Himanshu and Ritik Kumar Singh. Acting on a complaint, the CBI sleuths swung into action and trapped the middlemen closely associated with accused Dy SP while accepting a bribe of Rs 20 lakhs from the complainant instead of providing relief in the investigation of an ongoing NIA case related to Naxal outfit. Dy SP Ajay Pratap Singh, an Income Tax department official, is currently on deputation in the NIA. A resident of Bihars Gaya district approached CBI alleging that Dy SP, NIA (Patna) has been extorting money from him by threatening to fabricate his family in a criminal case and also implicating his family for illegally stocking unlicensed assault weapons. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) had registered a case in connection with this matter and searches were conducted on September 19 at the residence and office of the complainant Rockey Yadav, son of former JD(U) MLC Manorma Devi. Dy SP Ajay Pratap Singh was leading the team which conducted searches at the residence of the former MLC in Gaya and her other locations. Cash amounting to Rs 4.5 crore was recovered during the search operation, which lasted for more than 24 hours. Following the searches, investigating officer Singh issued a notice on September 24, asking Rockey and others to appear before the NIA office in Patna on September 26. The complainant appeared before the Investigating Officer (IO) on the scheduled date. During interrogation, it was alleged that accused Dy SP threatened the complainant with implicating him in the criminal case and to face severe consequences. To help him escape the consequences, Dy SP Singh allegedly demanded a bribe of Rs 2.5 crore. Under pressure, complainant allegedly agreed to pay the bribe to protect his family from the false charges. The accused Dy SP asked the complainant to pay an initial instalment of Rs 25 lakh on the same date and provided him with a handwritten note with a middlemans mobile number. Subsequently, it was alleged that complainant arranged Rs.25 lakh and directed his relative to deliver the money after contacting the given number. As instructed, the money was delivered to the recipient, who arrived in Aurangabad, Bihar. It was revealed that said the Dy SP was in contact with accused middlemen who along with other accomplices were present in Aurangabad. The bribe money was delivered to the middlemen around 11:30 pm on September 26. After a couple of days, complainant was once again summoned by the Dy SP to appear before the NIA office in Patna on October 1. The complainant appeared before the Dy SP in his office. The accused allegedly demanded Rs.70 lakh as bribe and asked him to deliver Rs.35 lakh in Patna the same day. He again provided him with a handwritten note containing a mobile number and later, the complainant contacted the given number and requested for some time to arrange the money and assured for the delivery in Gaya on October 3. The entire matter was also brought to the notice of senior officials of NIA by the CBI team, who also ensured effective supervision of the matter along with the CBI team. Hence, in effective coordination with NIA, a regular case under sections 7,12 of PC Act (As amended in 2018) read with Section 308(6) and Section 61(2) of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita was registered on October 3 against said Dy SP NIA and two middlemen and some unknown others. Searches are being conducted at several places in Gaya, Patna and Varanasi and investigation of the case is in progress. Several incriminating documents and digital devices have been recovered so far during the searches in addition to Rs 20 lakhs accepted by the accused as a bribe.

8 Minors Drown While Taking Bath In Ponds In Bihar

Eight minors, including seven girls, drowned while taking bath in ponds in two different villages in Bihar's Aurangabad district during 'Jivitputrika' festival on Wednesday, officials said.

In Bihars Aurangabad, eight children drown

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed deep grief over the incident and announced ex-gratia of 4 lakh each to the family members of the deceased

Pitti Engineering - Aurangabad Facility Expansion Progressing As Planned: DRChoksey

The Aurangabad facility possesses capabilities in lamination, machining, assembling, shafting, tooling, etc. while most of the casting and machining happen at the Hyderabad plant, adds the brokerage.

This Ashish Dhawan-backed pharma stock zoomed over 100% in 2 straight years

Glenmark Pharma rallied nearly 9% to Rs 1,763.90 after the US drug regulator issued Form 483 with zero observations for its formulation manufacturing facility in Aurangabad.

Glenmark Pharma's Maharashtra facility clears USFDA inspection

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has announced that its formulation manufacturing facility located in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad), Maharashtra, has successfully cleared the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) inspection with zero observations

Glenmark Pharma successful concludes USFDA inspection of its Aurangabad unit

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Axis Bank expands wealth management services across 15 new cities

Axis Bank on Monday said its private banking business Burgundy Private will expand its wealth management services to 15 new cities, increasing its presence to 42 locations across India. With this strategic move, Burgundy Private will now offer its bespoke wealth management services tailored to the unique needs of discerning clients in India's rapidly evolving Tier 2 markets, Axis Bank said in a statement. The new locations, to start with, include Bhubaneswar, Patna, Raipur, Agra, Ghaziabad, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Jalandhar, Meerut, Belgaum, Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram, Aurangabad, Nagpur, and Gandhidham, it said. By leveraging its expertise, technology, and data analytics, Burgundy Private aims to deliver personalised solutions that meet the evolving expectations of affluent clients in these emerging geographies, it said. Burgundy Private has an AUM of nearly Rs 2.07 trillion, a 33 per cent increase YoY, and currently manages wealth for over 13,000 families across 27 cities.

Lawyers must study AI, data analysis to tap huge opportunities awaiting them: SC judge

Supreme Court judge Sanjiv Khanna highlighted the opportunities for lawyers in areas like AI, data analysis, and proportionality during the Maharashtra National Law University Aurangabad convocation. He emphasised the importance of interdisciplinary study and integrity in the legal profession. He also stressed on mediation, legal aid, and addressing concerns related to arrests under CrPC provisions.

Army recruitment racket busted, a fake major arrested for running army training camp

Military intelligence and Maharashtra police arrested a man impersonating an army major for running a fake recruitment racket across several states. The accused, Satyajit Barath Kamble, duped hundreds of candidates by promising them jobs in the Armed Forces. He operated fake training camps in Dehradun and Aurangabad, making approximately Rs 3-4 crore.

Drought-prone Marathwada Witnesses Torrential Rains, At Least 10 Dead

Mumbai : At least 10 people have died in Maharashtras drought-prone Marathwada region due to floods. Kharif crops including cotton, soybean, maize and tur (pigeon pea) have been damaged on 11 lakh hectares. According to officials, 523 cattle have been killed and 3,487 villages have been affected due the heavy rains. A senior official said that Marathwada witnessed incessant rains from September 1. It has affected 11,67,270.12 hectares of agricultural land including non-irrigated 11,31,321 hectares and 16,225 hectares of irrigated lands. Around 3,500 villages and 14,62,870 farmers have been badly affected by the flood like situation in Marathwada region, he said. The official further informed that Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (formerly known as Aurangabad) district witnessed the highest number of the casualties, followed by Hingoli district. Of the total casualties, five have been reported in Aurangabad, two in Hingoli and one each in Latur, Beed and Jalna districts, he said. According to the Disaster Management Unit (DMU), Marathwada, which has eight districts and 483 revenue circles, received more than 100 mm rainfall in the last 48 hours, causing sudden increase in water level in major rivers and rivulets including Godavari, Purna, Dudhana and Shivana. This has affected the lives of the people in several districts as villages were cut off from main roads and district headquarters. Flood waters deluged residential areas in the districts. In the worst affected Hingoli district, the Army has been called to rescue stranded people. Residential areas and farmlands near rivers were submerged, prompting local administration to launch rescue operations and evacuate residents to safer locations. Officials said that teams of SDRF (State Disaster Relief Force) were deployed in Nanded, Hingoli and Parbhani districts for rescue work. More than 5,000 people have been shifted to safe places in affected districts. Aurangabad Divisional Commissioner Dilip Gawade told this newspaper, The situation is under control as the rainfall has stopped today. We have been helping out the distressed people. We have now started doing panchnama of the damaged crops in order to provide assistance to the farmers at the earliest.

Bihar CM lays foundation stone for Rs 1,347 cr drinking water project

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday laid the foundation stone for a project valued at Rs 1,347 crore for supplying water from the Sone river for drinking purposes in Aurangabad, Dehri and Sasaram cities. The project will be completed in two years. Besides, the CM inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of a state industrial training institute, tech labs, installation of street lights projects and construction of Anganwadi centres at Dehri in Rohtas district. Accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, Water Resources Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary and others, Kuamr also gave a cheque of Rs 74.17 crore for the distribution among 1,864 self-help groups associated with the Bihar Rural Livelihoods Project (BRLP), popularly known as JEEVIKA, in Bihar. The CM inaugurated the scheme for the supply of drinking water to the cities of Aurangabad, Dehri and Sasaram. In this scheme, the water of the Son river will be supplied to people. This will the dependence of these .

Krishna Basin Rain Likely to Drop, While Godavari May See Rise in Flows

Hyderabad :Rainfall and flood forecasts for the Krishna river basin have projected a downward trend for the next week, giving officials time to take up relief operations in the affected regions in the Telugu states. It is expected, according to the India Meteorological Department as well as the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts, that the Krishna basin, spread over Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, might experience low to isolated moderate rainfall over the next seven days, compared to the very heavy rain of the last three days. But, with the heavy rain still pushing copious amounts of water into the river, the water flow continue to be heavy but witness a decline once the rainfall begins to slow down. Meanwhile, on Monday, the outflows from the projects on Godavari river witnessed significant drops by the evening, indicating that the catchment areas in its basin are yet to receive heavy rain that could translate into floods in the river. The IMD, in its five-day prediction, said that the districts of Nashik, Ahmednagar, Aurangabad, Jalna, Beed, Parbhani, Gadchiroli, and Nanded, through which the river flows before entering Telangana could witness heavy to very heavy rainfall on Tuesday with some areas also experiencing. All of this might contribute to increased inflows into the river that could see the levels rise in Godavari in the next four to five days, officials said. The flows in Godavari were fluctuating at different points because of the time it takes for water to travel the distance between each project, and the contribution from local catchment areas, officials said. On Krishna, if the predictions hold good, then the inflows into Almatti dam might see an average of 1.14 lakh cusecs a day in the coming week, up from 70,000 cusecs reported on Monday. However, with the dam currently enjoying a flood cushion of 7.8 TMC ft and releasing only 30,000 cusecs as of Monday, the downstream flows could be controlled and the flows that come into Srisailam in Andhra Pradesh and Nagarjunasagar in Telangana would mostly come from localised rainfall. As per expectations, the next week could see Srisailam get an average of 5.29 lakh cusecs of water while Nagarjunasagar could witness 5.57 lakh cusecs flow, which, in turn, might affect the timeline for proposed repairs to the two breaches on the projects Left Canal. Infograph Krishna Basin Mondays inflows Predicted inflows for next week Almatti 70,000 1,14,400 Ujjaini 21,000 67,000 Jurala 3,20,000 3,47,500 Srisailam 4,89,868 5,29,000 Nagarjunasagar 5,40,503 5,47,300 Godavari river-Monday data Project Noon Inflows Noon outflows - 6 pm inflows 6 pm outflows Jaikwadi 21,281 600 - 16,018 - 600 Sriramsagar 1,95,767 1,13,853 2,51,250 2,65,853 Kaddam 40,860 79,051 - 49,763 15,211 Sripada Yellampally 50,3691 6,71,941 2,92,815 2,64,787 Medigadda* 35,1970 67,9900 Sammakkasagar* 3,21,730 4,21,380 *Medigadda, Sammakkasagar barrages are fully open

HC orders Nanded man to pay Rs 2 lakh to Uddhav Thackeray for frivolous plea

Mumbai: The Aurangabad bench of Bombay High Court has imposed a cost of Rs 2 lakh on a Nanded resident for filing a frivolous plea against Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and has directed him to personally hand over the amount in the form of a demand draft to the former Maharashtra chief minister. 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 .

Patoda: A village transformed by vision and determination

Patoda, a small village on the outskirts of Aurangabad, stands as a shining example of how determination and collective effort can bring about remarkable change. Once plagued by drought and poverty, the village is now a model of sustainable development. It all happened due to the vision and leadership of its former sarpanch, Bhaskar Pere. The post Patoda: A village transformed by vision and determination appeared first on Fusion - WeRIndia .