Diamonds and jewellery worth Rs 24 crore seized from car in Ahilyanagar
Mumbai: The Static Surveillance Team (SST) of the Election Commission has seized diamonds, gold and silver jewellery costing around Rs 24 crore near a toll booth in Ahilyanagar district of poll-bound Maharashtra, an official said on Saturday. The seizure was made on Thursday morning near the Supa toll plaza, he said. SSTs have been deployed across Maharashtra in view of the November 20 assembly elections. The consignment of diamonds, gold and silver jewellery was recovered from a vehicle in which three persons were travelling. The trio had begun their journey from Zaveri Bazar in south Mumbai, Supa police station's inspector Arun Avhad said. The SST team asked them to show the receipt. They did show some receipts, but the amounts mentioned on them did not tally, he said. After this, the SST seized the jewellery and reported the matter to the Income Tax Department, the official said. The three persons told the investigators that the jewellery was meant to be delivered in different parts of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Ahilyanagar and Jalgaon districts, he said. On Thursday, an SST team and police personnel seized foreign currency notes worth Rs 10.8 crore from a car at Marine Drive in south Mumbai.
Dilip Cherian | Top cop paying price of exposing BJP corruption in Maharashtra
The scheme, centred on the Jalgaon-based Bhaichand Hirachand Raisoni Credit Society, supposedly unravelled under her scrutiny between 2020 and 2022
Congress releases second list of 23 candidates; check full list here
In the second list, the party nominated Dr Rajesh Tukaram Manvatkar from Bhusawal, Swati Sandeep Wakekar from Jalgaon and Mahesh Gangane from Akot
Maharashtra Assembly polls: Congress announces first list of 48 candidates, retains 25 sitting MLAs
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Thursday announced its first list of 48 candidates for the Maharashtra Assembly polls, fielding its state unit chief Nana Patole from Sakoli, former chief minister Prithviraj Chavan from Karad South and Leader of Opposition in the outgoing Assembly Vijay Wadettiwar from Brahmapuri. The party has retained 25 sitting MLAs in the first list. The opposition party also fielded former ministers Nitin Raut and Balasaheb Thorat from Nagpur North and Sangamner, respectively, Jyoti Eknath Gaikwad from Dharavi, Amit Deshmukh from Latur City and Dheeraj Deshmukh from Latur Rural. Mohammad Aarif Naseem Khan has been fielded from Chandivali, Aslam Sheikh from Malad West, Ranjit Kamble from Deoli and Vikas Thakre from Nagpur West. In Raver in Jalgaon district, the party has fielded Dhananjay Chaudhari, son of sitting MLA Shirish Chaudhari. Muzafar Hussain has been fielded from Mira Bhayander in Thane district. In Bhokar, Congress' Trupti Kondekar will take on BJP's Srijaya Chavan, daughter of Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Chavan, a former CM who left the grand old party and joined the BJP recently. Chavan's relative Meenal Khatgaonkar has been fielded by the Congress from Naigaon, while Praful Gudadhe will take on senior BJP leader and Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis from Nagpur South West assembly seat. The Congress has given tickets to former MLAs Gopaldas Agarwal and Sunil Deshmukh from Gondia and Amravati, respectively. The two had switched to the BJP but recently returned to the Congress. Jyoti Gaikwad is the sister of Mumbai Congress chief Varsha Gaikwad, who was Dharavi MLA for four terms before being elected to the Lok Sabha from Mumbai North Central in the 2024 general elections. Amit and Dheeraj Deshmukh are sons of former chief minister and Congress stalwart late Vilasrao Deshmukh. The list comes a day after the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) of the Congress, NCP (SP) and Shiv Sena (UBT) announced that they will contest 85 seats each in the November 20 polls. However, deliberations to seal a final pact are still underway. The three allies are discussing the sharing of the remaining 33 seats of the total 288 among themselves and smaller parties. Addressing a press conference here in the evening, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut said a consensus has been reached on 270 of the 288 seats. We will include the Samajwadi Party, PWP, CPI(M), CPI and AAP. Discussions are still on for the remaining seats. We have amicably arrived at a consensus on 270 seats. The MVA stands united to defeat the Mahayuti government, Raut said. Patole said the remaining seats will be given to smaller parties. The ruling Mahayuti alliance comprises Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Ajit Pawar-led NCP. Elections to the 288-member Maharashtra Assembly will be held in a single phase on November 20. The votes will be counted on November 23. Maharashtra Assembly polls: MVA finalises 85-85-85 deal for Uddhav Sena, Congress, Sharad Pawar's NCP
Talks on seat-sharing in Maharashtra is at final stage: CPM
NEW DELHI: The discussion pertaining to seat-sharing among Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) for Maharashtra assembly elections with the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPM) is at the final stage. The Left party is expected to make a candidature announcement in a couple of days. The CPM had conveyed to the alliance partners that it wishes to contest 12 seats. Senior CPM leaders said that the partys state unit held talks on seat-sharing with alliance members mainly with Nationalist Congress Party Sharadchandra Pawar (NCPSP) on Wednesday evening. According to the leaders, if talks fail with alliance partners --Congress, Uddhav Thackeray-headed Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP-SPthe party may go ahead on its own and nominate candidates for at least five seats in the district where the CPM has been struggling for rights of the people including tribal and farmers. The three parties are also part of Maha Vikas Aghadi; a state-level political coalition formed after the 2019 legislative assembly elections in the state. Dates out for high-octane Maharashtra, Jharkhand electoral battles We have given a list of 12 seats. The partys priority will be five seats having tribal populations including Dahanu, where the Left had struggled for the rights of the tribal for years. The other seats are where we have been contesting in the past, said CPM leaders. Vinod Nikole CPM won Dahanu seat in 2019. The seats being sought by the Left party are Igatpuri, Kinwat, Vikramgad, Shahpur, Kalwan, Dindori, Nashik West, Majalgaon, Pathari, Solapur City Central, Akole and Dahanu. The elections in Maharashtra are scheduled on November 20 and counting of votes will take place on November 23. The party has already announced that it would contest the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly elections independently. It has named candidates for nine constituencies; Tamar, Baharagora, Sisai, Chatra, Jamtara, Pakur, Maheshpur, Jama and Mandar. The elections in the state will happen in two phases; November 13 and November 20. The results will be announced on November 23. There are a total of 81 seats in the Jharkhand assembly. Maharashtra Assembly polls: MVA finalises 85-85-85 deal for Uddhav Sena, Congress, Sharad Pawar's NCP
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 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.
Adani acquires Orient Cement at Rs 8,100 cr
Ahmedabad: Ambuja Cements, a part of Adani Cement and Adani Group, announced on Tuesday that it has signed a binding agreement to acquire a 46.8 per cent stake in Orient Cement Ltd (OCL). According to Adani, the acquisition, valued at an equity worth of Rs 8,100 crore, marks a step towards Ambuja's goal of achieving 140 MTPA cement capacity by 2028. The deal will be fully funded through Ambuja's internal accruals, maintaining the company's debt-free status. The acquisition will increase Ambuja's cement capacity by approximately 30 MTPA within two years of Ambuja's acquisition and is set to propel the company to reach 100 MTPA in operational capacity by FY 25. The purchase also strengthens Adani Cement's pan-India market share, adding an estimated 2 per cent to its existing share in the cement industry. OCL, with an existing clinker capacity of 5.6 MTPA and cement operational capacity of 8.5 MTPA, also brings a portfolio of assets, including a 95 MW captive power plant (CPP), 10 MW waste heat recovery system (WHRS), and 33 MW renewable energy spread across Telangana, Karnataka, and Maharashtra. The company's strategic locations, high-quality limestone reserves, and statutory approvals provide an opportunity to increase cement capacity to 16.6 MTPA, making it an ideal fit for Adani Cement's growth plans. Karan Adani, Director of Ambuja Cements, said, This timed acquisition marks another significant step forward in Ambuja Cements' accelerated growth journey, increasing cement capacity by ~30 MTPA within two years of Ambuja's acquisition. By acquiring OCL, Ambuja is poised to reach 100 MTPA cement capacity in FY 25. The acquisition will help to expand Adani Cement's presence in core markets and improve its pan-India market share by 2 per cent.' He added, OCL's assets are highly efficient, equipped with railway sidings and well supported by captive power plants, renewable energy, WHRS and AFR facilities. OCL's strategic locations, high-quality limestone reserves and requisite statutory approvals present an opportunity to increase cement capacity in the near term to 16.6 MTPA. OCL also has secured a concession from Madhya Pradesh Power Generating Company Ltd (MPPGCL) to set up a 2.0 MTPA Grinding Unit within the premises of the Satpura Thermal Power Station in Sarni, Madhya Pradesh. Additionally, its high-quality limestone mining lease in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, opens avenues to establish another 6 MTPA cement capacity in North India. CK Birla, Chairman of Orient Cement and the CK Birla Group, expressed confidence in the transition, stating, The CK Birla Group is continuously reallocating capital to sharpen its focus on consumer centric, technology driven and service-based businesses. He added, I take pride in Orient Cement's impressive track record of building premium brands and maintaining a leading market share in the geographies it operates in. We are confident that the Adani Group, with its strong focus on cement and infrastructure, is the ideal new owner to drive continued growth at Orient Cement for our people and stakeholders. Amita Birla, Co-Chairman, CK Birla Group, added, Orient Cement has a strong market presence, with sustainability initiatives, particularly in renewable energy, being a significant part of its DNA. I am convinced that Ambuja Cements is the right home for all our colleagues at Orient Cement, as well as our customers. OCL has recently commissioned a WHRS in Chittapur IU and is in the final stage of commissioning 16 MW solar in Chittapur and 3.7 MW solar in Jalgaon. OCL's efficient plants, highly motivated teams, strong balance sheet and well-distributed dealer network will be excellent additions to the Adani Group's existing cement business. OCL's existing dealers will move to Adani Cement's market network, creating formidable synergies. Ambuja plans to optimize OCL's overall capacity utilization to enhance its cost and competitiveness and improve its operating performance while leveraging the synergies inherent in the existing cement business.
CBI Charges IPS Officer Bhagyashree Navtake in 1,200 Crore Scam Investigation
Mumbai: T he Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has booked IPS officer Bhagyashree Navtake on charges of forgery and criminal conspiracy, the agency announced on Thursday. The case is linked to instances of forgery and flawed documentation in an alleged 1,200 crore scam investigation. Navtake has been charged under several sections of the Indian Penal Code, including 120-B (criminal conspiracy), 466 (forgery of records), 474 (using as genuine a forged document), and 201 (causing disappearance of evidence).According to the CBI, Navtake led the investigation into the alleged 1,200 crore scam associated with the Jalgaon-based Bhaichand Hirachand Raisoni Credit Society from 2020 to 2022. The Pune police registered the initial case against Navtake in August, prompted by a CID report that highlighted procedural lapses in the scam investigation, which also mentioned other unidentified individuals. This directive came from the Maharashtra Home Department.At that time, Navtake was heading the Special Investigation Team as DCP of the economic offence wing, tasked with probing cases linked to the Bhaichand Hirachand Raisoni Credit Society in Pune district. The CID probe indicated that Navtake, as the investigating officer, committed forgery by registering three cases under one crime in a single day and securing complainants' signatures without their presence.Following the CID's findings, the Maharashtra Home Department instructed the Pune police to file a case against Navtake. The alleged scam, dating back to 2015, involved the cheating of numerous individuals through promises of attractive interest rates on fixed deposits. Jitendra Kandare, a primary suspect in the nearly 1,200 crore fraud linked to the Bhaichand Hirachand Raisoni (BHR) State Cooperative Credit Society, was arrested by Pune City Police in June 2021, and the investigation remains ongoing. In 2020, the case was transferred to the CBI, which subsequently registered a case of corruption and cheating against the directors of a Delhi-based company for defrauding 12 banks. Samsung Workers in Tamil Nadu End 37-Day Strike, Return to Work BJP Demands Karnataka CM Siddaramaiahs Resignation Amid MUDA Land Scam and Valmiki Corporation Controversy Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin Dines with Frontline Workers Amidst Monsoon Relief Efforts
CBI books IPS officer for forgery, criminal conspiracy in 1,200 crore scam probe
The IPS officer had headed the investigation into an alleged 1,200 crore scam pertaining to Jalgaon-based Bhaichand Hirachand Raisoni Credit Society during 2020-22.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launches Kisan special train Shetkari Samridhi
NEW DELHI: Hours before the announcement of the Maharashtra legislative assembly election dates, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday launched the Shetkari Samridhi Kisan special train, connecting Devlali in Maharashtra to Danapur in Bihar. The launch, conducted via video conferencing, aims to support farmers by enabling them to transport their agricultural products efficiently and affordably. The train will stop at key stations like Nasik, Manmad, Jalgaon, Bhusawal, Itrasi, Jabalpur, and Satna, ensuring timely market access for farmers. Notably, the freight cost is set at less than 28 paisa per kilogram over the 1,515 km route, making it economical for transporting perishable goods. Vaishnaw emphasised that this initiative is a pilot project, with plans for more farmer-friendly trains if successful. Highlighting railway development in Maharashtra, he noted that annual funding has surged from Rs 1,171 crore before 2014 to Rs 15,940 crore now, with 41 projects approved for new railway lines spanning 5,870 km and an investment of Rs 81,000 crore. Additionally, 132 railway stations are being developed as Amrit Stations, and construction of 318 flyovers and road under bridges is underway in Maharashtra. Vaishnaw also mentioned that 11 Vande Bharat trains have been approved for various routes from Mumbai, with six currently operational. He provided updates on the bullet train project, detailing progress on pier foundations and girder casting along the 350 km route from Mumbai to Ahmedabad, including a 7 km underwater tunnel, showcasing the modernisation efforts of Indian Railways.
RPP Infra up 5% as it bags Rs 217-cr road improvement work order in Jalgaon
RPP Infra's road improvement project in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, has to be completed within two years. With this order, the company's order book stands at Rs 3,523.24 crore as of October 15, 2024
Bomb threat on Mumbai-Howrah mail cleared after search at Jalgaon station
A bomb threat was reported on the Mumbai-Howrah Mail train early Monday morning around 4:00 am. The train, identified by number 12809, was halted at Jalgaon station for inspection.
MEILs Solar Power Plants Commissioned in Maharashtra under PM KUSUM Scheme
Efficient technical solutions have been found but EB continues to delay grid connectivity for solar plants. Efficient technical solutions have been found but EB continues to delay grid connectivity for solar plants. Hyderabad: Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Limited (MEIL), a global conglomerate based in Hyderabad, has commissioned its state-of-the-art five solar power plants with a total capacity of 19 MW under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyaan (PM KUSUM) scheme across Maharashtra. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the solar plants and dedicated to the nation. These five solar plants, located at Dhondalgaon in Shambhaji Nagar, Bamni in Nanded, Haroli in Kolhapur, Jalalabad in Akola and Palshi in Buldhana in Maharashtra. The inauguration of these solar power plants marks a significant milestone in the companys ongoing commitment to sustainable energy solutions and brings the revolutionary changes in the lives of the farmers of Maharashtra. These power plants provides uninterrupted electricity to farmers for the cultivation of their lands and reduce the burden of cost of electricity bills and enhance the agriculture production and excess power, which will be connected to grid. Farmers typically get power for irrigation at night. This not only causes them a great deal of inconvenience but also results in wastage of water as pumps are left running once switched on. Sometimes farmers lost their lives due to snake bites and current shocks. Providing solar panels for irrigation under PMKUSUM would result in day-time reliable power to farmers making irrigation easier for them and also avoiding over-use of water and power. PM KUSUM, an initiative launched by the Central government of India in 2019, aims to promote solar energy in agriculture, reduce farmers dependency on diesel pumps, and increase their income through surplus electricity generation. As part of the PM KUSUM scheme, the MEIL has to execute the 404 advanced solar plants across nine districts of Maharashtra including Kolhapur, Satara, Akola, Buldhana, Washim, Jalna, Jalgaon, and Nanded, with a total capacity of 1880 MW. The current inaugurated plants are the few of the 404 proposed solar plants. Reaming solar plants works are at different stages. The newly commissioned solar plants utilizes advanced Monopark 550 WP solar panels, 275 KW inverters, and swing motors to maximize energy harnessing from the sun. MEIL is also at the forefront of technological innovation, introducing a first-of-its-kind Remote Monitoring System (RMS) for solar power plants. This system seamlessly integrates with the State Solar Energy Data Management (SSEDM) platform and the National Solar Energy Data Management (NSEDM) platform managed by the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, ensuring efficient oversight and data management. The inauguration of solar plants is a testament to our dedication to building a sustainable future, said the Chief Operating Officer (Renewable Energy), M Sridhar for MEIL. We are proud to contribute to the nation's energy security while simultaneously supporting the agricultural sector and enhancing farmers' livelihoods. As work progresses, MEIL continues to uphold its role as a leader in sustainable infrastructure, driving India towards a greener and more prosperous future. With several more solar plants under construction, the company remains committed to its vision of transforming the countrys energy landscape.
Wasn't keen on return to BJP: Eknath Khadse; points fingers at Fadnavis
MUMBAI: The prospects of senior leader Eknath Khadse's return to the BJP appear dim as he has said he was never keen to rejoin the party, and also claimed that Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis could be stalling his re-induction. Speculation about the former BJP leader, currently with the Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP), returning to the saffron party intensified after it renominated his daughter-in-law Raksha Khadse as the 2024 Lok Sabha poll candidate and made her a Union Minister of State after she won. But there has been no announcement from the BJP yet on his reinduction despite Eknath Khadse expressing willingness earlier this year. Speaking to a regional news channel on Tuesday, he said, I was not keen on returning to the BJP fold, but senior leaders of the party insisted on it. When I met BJP president J P Nadda, he felicitated me with a scarf, and declared that I had become part of the BJP. To a query on who could be coming in the way of his joining the BJP, Eknath Khadse said, It could be Devendra Fadnavis and Girish Mahajan. Maharashtra tops India's FDI, says Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis Asked for his reaction, Mahajan, Khadse's local BJP rival in Jalgaon district who is considered to be close to Fadnavis, said, He wants all the parties and posts shared with his family members. His daughter-in-law is a Union minister, but he intends to field his daughter in the assembly election from NCP (SP). If the opposition MVA forms government, Khadse would want her to be made a minister. He has been a public representative for over 30 years and still wants more, Mahajan added, indicating the two had not buried their hatchet. Eknath Khadse joined the then undivided Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) in October 2023 after quitting the BJP. He had then accused Fadnavis of trying to destroy his political career. A week ago, Raksha Khadse said that if Eknath Khadse and Girish Mahajan buried their hatchet, it would help in the development of Jalgaon.
Bid to arrest me at Fadnavis' behest, claims ex-minister Anil Deshmukh
Former Maharashtra home minister and NCP (SP) leader Anil Deshmukh on Tuesday claimed that state Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis was trying to get him arrested with the help of central agencies. In a post on X, Deshmukh also claimed an FIR has been filed against him by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) at the behest of BJP leader Fadnavis in a four-year-old incident. It has been alleged that four years back, when I was the home minister of Maharashtra, I pressured a Jalgaon police officer to take action against BJP leader Girish Mahajan, he said. As per my information, Devendra Fadnavis is trying to get a raid conducted on me and get me arrested. I want to tell Devendra Fadnavis, who with the help of Delhi (Centre) and ED-CBI has brought Maharashtra politics to a very low level, ' Devendra Fadnavis, I am waiting for my arrest, Deshmukh said. The CBI has registered an FIR against Deshmukh, the then special public prosecutor Pravin Pandit Chavan, and two police ..
My residence can be raided...can be arrested anytime: NCP-SCP leader Anil Deshmukh
Former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh has accused Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis of orchestrating a CBI case against him related to a four-year-old incident in Jalgaon. Deshmukh claims he could be arrested anytime. The CBI has filed an FIR against Deshmukh and others for allegedly implicating BJP leaders in false cases to gain control of an educational institution.
A 13-year-old tribal girl, returning home from a farm in Chopda taluka in Jalgaon district in Maharashtra, was dragged into a farm by a man and crushed to death with a stone, police said on Monday.
Maharashtra Man Stones Minor to Death After Sexual Assault in Jalgaon, Arrested
Chopda City Police Inspector Madhukar Salve said that the accused have been arrested and an investigation into the matter has been launched.
CBI Books Ex-Maharashtra Home Minister for Trying to Frame BJP Leader
Mumbai: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday booked former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh for allegedly trying to frame BJP leaders in false cases. It is alleged that during his tenure as the state home minister Deshmukh through a special public prosecutor and certain police officers in Jalgaon attempted to implicate BJP leader Girish Mahajan in a false case. The central agency has filed a fresh FIR against Mr. Deshmukh and four others, accusing them of conspiring to falsely implicate BJP leaders by fabricating witness statements and evidence. The accused include a former special public prosecutor, a lawyer, the then zonal deputy commissioner of police and an assistant commissioner of police, who are alleged to have colluded with Deshmukh. In 2022, then Leader of Opposition Devendra Fadnavis had handed over a pen drive to the Maharashtra Assembly Speaker, which contained audio and video recordings from the office of Special Public Prosecutor Pravin Pandit Chavan, who was seen was talking about how he and the police are going to frame Mr. Mahajan. According to the FIR, the CBIs inquiry found that advocate Pandit Chavan conspired with Vijay Bhaskarrao Patil and Anil Deshmukh to file a zero FIR in December 2020 at Nimbhora Jalgaon police station. The FIR, linked to a two-year-old incident in Pune, was allegedly filed with the intent to falsely implicate BJP leaders and others in order to gain control over the Jalgaon Zilla Maratha Vidya Prasarak Sahakari Samaj Limited, an educational institution. The zero FIR was eventually transferred to Pune, where it was registered on January 5, 2021. The CBI has also accused former DCP Poornima Gaikwad and ACP Sushma Chavan of fabricating witness statements and evidence to support the conspiracy. Mr. Deshmukh dismissed the CBIs allegations as baseless and said it was a conspiracy against him by current Maharashtra home minister Devendra Fadnavis. Accusing the BJP leader of indulging in dirty politics, Mr. Deshmukh expressed confidence that the people of Maharashtra would see through the conspiracy ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. Another baseless case has been filed against me by the CBI. This conspiracy has arisen because Mr. Fadnavis is panicking after realising the peoples mandate. I am not intimidated by such threats and pressure, he said. Earlier, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, during an interview, said that former chief minister Uddhav Thackeray during his tenure wanted a case filed against Devendra Fadnavis. Mr. Shinde said that he had objected to this but Uddhav said it was necessary as Mr. Fadnavis was creating trouble for the MVA government.
CBI books former Maharashtra minister Anil Deshmukh in false case against BJP leader
NEW DELHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a fresh FIR against former Home Minister of Maharashtra Anil Deshmukh and a few others for allegedly trying to frame BJP leaders in false cases, officials said on Wednesday. According to the officials, the CBI has registered the case after a two-year-long Preliminary Enquiry (PE) which was taken up after a pen drive handed over to the then Maharashtra Assembly speaker by Devendra Fadnavis, who was then the leader of the opposition. Initially, the case was handed over to the CID, which later got transferred to the CBI. The CBI in its PE has prima facie found that Special Public Prosecutor Pravin Pandit Chavan conspired with one Vijay Bhaskarrao Patil, who acted as complainant, and the then state home minister Deshmukh directed to file a zero FIR on December 9, 2020 at Nimbhora Jalgaon police station related to a two-year-old incident in Pune to falsely implicate BJP leaders and others to wrest control of the Jalgaon Zilla Maratha Vidya Prasarak Sahakari Samaj Limited (Educational institution), the CBI alleged in its FIR. Later, the zero FIR was transferred to Pune and registered on January 5, 2021, it added. The CBI also alleged that in furtherance to the criminal conspiracy, special public prosecutor Chavan, Patil and the then DCP Poornima Gaikwad and ACP Sushma Chavan, fabricated the statements of witnesses and evidence to falsely implicate the BJP leaders and other innocent persons. In the FIR, the CBI has named Deshmukh, Chavan, Patil, Gaikwad and Sushma Chavan as accused. Meanwhile, reacting to the development, Anil Deshmukh termed the case as baseless. In one of his x posts, Deshmukh said, This conspiracy has started after the sand fell under the feet of Fadnavis after seeing the opinion of the people. I do not begrudge such threats and pressure at all. Unflinchingly I have vowed to fight against this oppression of BJP. He further said people should see how low-level and perverted mentality dirty politics is being done by Fadnavis in Maharashtra. In the Lok Sabha elections, the people have given place to this conspiracy leadership, now the people of Maharashtra are waiting for the assembly elections, he added. ... #CBI . . . - #BJP ANIL DESHMUKH (@AnilDeshmukhNCP) September 4, 2024
Attack on train passenger over beef suspicion: GRP to re-arrest accused
With a court cancelling the bail granted to three men arrested for allegedly assaulting an elderly man in an express train on the suspicion of carrying beef in Maharashtra's Nashik, the Government Railway Police (GRP) has launched an operation to trace the trio to re-arrest them in the case, officials said. The court cancelled their bail on Monday after the police added the charges of dacoity and hurting religious feelings against them. The 72-year-old victim, Ashraf Ali Sayyed Hussain, from Jalgaon district in north Maharashtra, was assaulted by a group on board the Dhule-Mumbai CSMT Express on August 28 on the suspicion of carrying beef. A video of the incident went viral on social media and the police arrested three men from Dhule - Akash Awhad (30), Nitesh Ahire (30) and Jayesh Mohite (21) - on August 31. They were presented in a court the next day, which granted bail to them. As the GRP could not keep them in its custody after they were granted bail, the accused were allowed t
The magnitude of Reena's achievements was officially recognized when she received an honour from Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Lakhpati Didi Sammelan on August 25th in Jalgaon, Maharashtra
Indian Hume Pipe surges 14% on securing LoI for order worth Rs 859 crore
Indian Hume Pipe has received a letter of intent, with order value of Rs 858.88 crore from Tapi Irrigation Development Corp, Jalgaon, for the construction of gravity piped distribution network.
Indian Hume Pipe hits life high on bagging order of Rs 859 crore
Indian Hume Pipe Company surged 8.51% to Rs 583.85 after the company received letter of intent from Tapi Irrigation Development Corporation Jalgaon, Maharashtra for an EPC project worth Rs 858.88 crore.
Elderly Muslim man beaten up on train over suspicion of carrying beef in Maharashtra
An elderly man was allegedly assaulted by his co-passengers on a moving train in Maharashtras Nashik district on suspicion of carrying beef. In a video that went viral on social media shows a dozen people surrounding and assaulting the man, verbally abusing him and even hurling rape threats. The Government Railway Police (GRP) has begun a probe into the incident, identifying some individuals involved. We have taken cognisance of the video and identified the victim. Some of the people involved in the attack have also been identified, and a probe is on, PTI quoted the official as saying. However, no case has yet been registered. According to the GRP, the victim, Haji Ashraf Munyar, a resident of Jalgaon district was travelling to his daughters house. The elderly man is also heard saying that it was goat meat and not beef. The assaulters were dissatisfied with his response and kept aggressively questioning him about it. Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi took to X to blame the ruling government and the law and order situation. , , , pic.twitter.com/YSooDdimOM Imran Pratapgarhi (@ShayarImran) August 31, 2024 NCP (SP) leader Jitendra Awhad strongly criticised the incident. Some youngsters beat him up because they thought he was carrying beef. This is not Maharashtra. This is not our culture. Where will this stop, he questioned. The Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act 1976 bans the slaughter of animals like cows, bulls and bullocks.
Indian Hume Pipe bags order worth Rs 859 cr
Indian Hume Pipe Company announced that it has received letter of intent from Tapi Irrigation Development Corporation Jalgaon, Maharashtra for an EPC project worth Rs 858.88 crore.
SC refuses to expunge word temple in its order in Jalgaon Masjid row
The Supreme Court on Friday declined to amend its earlier order passed on April 19, asking the Jalgaon Municipal Council to keep the keys to the front and the back gates of the Jalgaon Masjid with them.
Indian Hume Pipe Company receives LoI for irrigation project of Rs 858.88 cr
From Tapi Irrigation Development Corporation Jalgaon
Video: Woman Hit By Train While Crossing Railway Tracks On Platform, Saved By Cop
An alert Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel at Maharashtra's Jalgaon railway station saved a woman, who was hit by a train while trying to cross the railway tracks on Wednesday.
Crime against women is an unforgivable sin, says PM Modi at Lakhpati Didi Sammelan
Jalgaon: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the public at the Lakhpati Didi Sammelan in Maharashtras Jalgaon, stated that crimes against women are an unforgivable sin. Today, I want to once again tell every political party in the country and the state government that crimes against women are an unforgivable sin. The guilty must not be Continue reading Crime against women is an unforgivable sin, says PM Modi at Lakhpati Didi Sammelan The post Crime against women is an unforgivable sin, says PM Modi at Lakhpati Didi Sammelan appeared first on OurVoice | WeRIndia - Analysis & Opinion .
PM Modi shares interaction video with Lakhpati Didis, highlights empowerment through SHGs
Shillong, August 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged with the Lakhpati Didis of Maharashtras Jalgaon, praising their entrepreneurial spirit and the significant strides they have made towards financial independence and empowerment. In a video posted by PM Modi on X, the women, who are beneficiaries of various government schemes aimed at womens welfare, were [] The post PM Modi shares interaction video with Lakhpati Didis, highlights empowerment through SHGs appeared first on The Shillong Times .
One lakh lakhpati didis created in Maha in last 2 months: Modi
JALGAON, Aug 25 : Today when India is striving to become developed our women power is once again coming forward, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday addressing a gathering of Lakhpati Didis in Maharashtras Jalgaon. The Prime Minister noted that women power of India has always contributed to building the future of the society and the nation. Underlining that the governments Lakhpati Didi campaign is not just a way to boost the income of mothers and sisters but an [] The post One lakh lakhpati didis created in Maha in last 2 months: Modi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
PM Modi promises strict laws for crimes against women
Crime against women unforgivable sin, guilty should not be spared said Modi JALGAON, (Maharashtra) Aug 25: Amid outrage over the Kolkata doctor rape-murder case and the sexual abuse of two four-year-old girls in Badlapur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that crime against women is an unforgivable sin and whoever is guilty should not [] The post PM Modi promises strict laws for crimes against women appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Opposition Leader, MVA Activists Detained After Protests Against PMs Maharashtra Visit
Mumbai: Leader of opposition in the Maharashtra legislative council and other leaders of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) leaders were detained on Sunday for protesting against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the latters Maharashtra visit. The MVA leaders protested outside the airport in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, where the PM was scheduled to arrive for attending a programme at Jalgaon. Wearing black dresses, Danve and other protesters made a human chain with several of them holding placards protesting the Badlapur school sexual assault incident. They tried to enter the airport while raising slogans against Modi over alleged incidents of atrocities against women in the country. The MVA leaders and workers also protested against the state government over an alleged insecure atmosphere for the safety of women in Maharashtra. The main aim of the protests was to attract the PMs attention towards the rising incidents of atrocities against women in Maharashtra and the country, Danve said. He accused the police of using force against the protestors. Police are using force here. Are we terrorists that force is being used against us? he asked. The Shiv Sena (UBT) leader asked why the police did not use their authority in the Badlapur incident and took swift action. In Badlapur, the offence was not registered even after 12 hours, but nothing was done, he said. When asked why he and his supporters were protesting amid an elaborate security arrangement at the airport ahead of the PMs Jalgaon visit, Danve said, We also care for his security. We respect him as he is the head of our nation. Let the police do their work, we will do ours. Police then detained Danve and other agitators and took them to the MIDC Cidco police station. Massive protests had erupted in Badlapur in Thane district over the alleged sexual abuse of two kindergarten girls in Badlapur. The police have arrested an attendant at the school in this case. As per the complaint, he abused the girls in the toilet of the school. In the wake of the incident, the school management has suspended the principal, a class teacher and a female attendant. The state government has also ordered the suspension of three police officials, including a senior police inspector, for alleged dereliction of duty in probing the sexual abuse of the two girls.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Maharashtra: 25-08-2024
Jalgaon: Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an interaction with Lakhpati Didis, in Jalgaon, Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024. (PTI Photo) Jalgaon: Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an interaction with Lakhpati Didis, in Jalgaon, Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024. (PTI Photo) Jalgaon: Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an interaction with Lakhpati Didis, in Jalgaon, Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
PM Modi Declares Crimes Against Women as Unforgivable Sin at Lakhpati Didi Sammelan in Maharashtra
Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the public at the Lakhpati Didi Sammelan in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, strongly condemned crimes against women, calling them an unforgivable sin.Today, I want to once again tell every political party in the country and the state government that crimes against women are an unforgivable sin. The guilty must not be spared, and those who assist them in any way should also face consequences, PM Modi stated firmly. He emphasised the importance of accountability in ensuring women's safety across all sectors. Whether it's in a hospital, school, office, or the police system, wherever negligence occurs, everyone must be held accountable, he asserted.PM Modi assured the women of the country that the government is committed to delivering strict punishment to offenders. He highlighted the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) as a crucial step in removing obstacles that previously delayed justice. Our government is continuously making laws stricter to impose the harshest punishment on those who commit atrocities against women. Today, with so many sisters and daughters of the country present here, I want to specifically inform you that earlier there were complaints about FIRs not being registered on time, cases not being heard, and delays in justice. We have removed many such obstacles in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, PM Modi explained. He also informed the public about the introduction of the e-FIR facility, which allows victims to file a case from home. If the victim does not want to go to the police station, she can register an e-FIR from home. We have also ensured that no one can tamper with the e-FIR at the police station level, he said.The Prime Minister's remarks come in the wake of nationwide outrage over the rape and murder of a junior doctor at R G Kar Medical College and Hospital, which has sparked a strong demand for improved safety measures for women. In addition to addressing women's safety, PM Modi facilitated 11 lakh new Lakhpati Didis as part of the Lakhpati Didi Yojana, an initiative by the Ministry of Rural Development aimed at helping women in self-help groups (SHGs) earn a household income of at least one lakh rupees.PM Modi also released a revolving fund of Rs 2,500 crore, which will benefit about 48 lakh members of 4.3 lakh SHGs. Additionally, he announced the disbursement of bank loans totaling Rs 5,000 crore, benefiting 25.8 lakh members of 2.35 lakh SHGs. Since the inception of the Lakhpati Didi Yojana, one crore women have already become Lakhpati Didis, and the government has set a target to make 3 crore women Lakhpati Didis in the future. Assam CM Labels National Conference Manifesto as Anti-India and Pro-Pakistani After Congress Alliance Northeast Youth Turn Out in Thousands for Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment Rally in Assam Centre Approves Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for Central Government Employees
'Unpardonable sin...' PM Modi stresses for harsh penalties in crimes against women
PM Modi was addressing a gathering in Jalgaon, Maharashtra. At the function, he spoke with Lakhpati Didis, or women who belong to self-help groups and make Rs 1 lakh a year.
Strengthening Laws To Ensure Stringent Punishment For Crimes Against Women: PM Modi
JALGAON (MAHARASHTRA), Aug 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said his government is strengthening laws to provide for stringent punishment for crimes against women. Follow The Daily Excelsior Channel On WhatsApp Addressing a Lakhpati Didi rally at Jalgaon in north Maharashtra, Modi also said his government has done more for women in the last 10 years than was done by all the previous regimes since Independence. Till 2014, less than Rs 25,000 crore loans were given to women self-help [] The post Strengthening Laws To Ensure Stringent Punishment For Crimes Against Women: PM Modi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
My govt did more for women in 10 years than since Independence: PM Modi
Jalgaon: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said his government has done more for women in the last 10 years than was done by all the previous regimes since Independence. Addressing a Lakhpati Didi rally at Jalgaon in north Maharashtra, Modi also said his government is strengthening laws to provide for stringent punishment for crimes 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 .
My govt did more for women in 10 yrs than was done since Independence: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said his government has done more for women in the last 10 years than was done by all the previous regimes since Independence. Addressing a Lakhpati Didi rally at Jalgaon in north Maharashtra, Modi also said his government is strengthening laws to provide for stringent punishment for crimes against women. Till 2014, less than Rs 25,000 crore loans were given to women self-help groups but in the last 10 years, Rs 9 lakh crore was given, Modi said. Modi also said Maharashtra needs the BJP-led Mahayuti government to continue for years to come to ensure the state's stability and prosperity. Maharashtra is the shining star of a developed India. The future of the state lies in more investment and job growth, he said. Modi, who interacted with Lakhpati Didis at Jalgaon, released the Rs 2,500 crore revolving fund benefiting 48 lakh members of 4.3 lakh self-help groups. The Lakhpati Didi scheme is not only about boosting the income of women, but also
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday interacted with Lakhpati Didis women members of self-help groups who are earning Rs 1 lakh annually in Maharashtras Jalgaon.
PM Modi interacts with Lakhpati Didis in Maharashtras Jalgaon
JALGAON: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said his government has done more for women in the last 10 years than was done by all the previous regimes since Independence addressing a Lakpati Didi rally. The PM is attending an event to felicitate 11 lakh new Lakhpati Didis who achieved the mark during the third term of his government. Modi also said his government is strengthening laws to provide for stringent punishment for crimes against women. Till 2014, less than Rs 25,000 crore loans were given to women self-help groups but in the last 10 years, Rs 9 lakh crore was given, Modi said. Modi also said Maharashtra needs the BJP-led Mahayuti government to continue for years to come to ensure the state's stability and prosperity. Maharashtra is the shining star of a developed India. The future of the state lies in more investment and job growth, he said. Modi, who interacted with Lakhpati Didis, released the Rs 2,500 crore revolving fund benefiting 48 lakh members of 4.3 lakh self-help groups. The SHGs are active in the livestock sector, while others have been working in government schemes like 'Krishi Sakhi' and 'NAMO Drone Didi'. The officials implementing the schemes said SHGs play a vital role in imparting skills that help meet the requirements in rural areas and generate employment locally. The Lakhpati Didi scheme is not only about boosting the income of women, but also about empowering future generations, Modi said. Since the inception of the scheme for making Lakhpati Didis, one crore women have already joined the rank. The government has set a target to make 3 crore Lakhpati Didis.
PM Modi interacts with Lakhpati Didis earning Rs 1L annually in Maharashtra
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday interacted with Lakhpati Didis' women members of self-help groups who are earning Rs 1 lakh annually in Maharashtra's Jalgaon. The PM is attending an event to felicitate 11 lakh new Lakhpati Didis who achieved the mark during the third term of his government. A group of women welcomed Modi in Jalgaon following which he interacted with a few members of some self-help groups (SHGs). The SHGs are active in the livestock sector, while others have been working in government schemes like Krishi Sakhi' and NAMO Drone Didi', officials. The officials implementing the schemes said SHGs play a vital role in imparting skills that help meet the requirements in rural areas and generate employment locally. An official statement had said on Saturday that Modi would also release at the Jalgaon event a revolving fund of Rs 2,500 crore that would benefit about 48 lakh members of 4.3 lakh SHGs. He will disburse bank loans of Rs 5,000 crore, which will benefit
PM Modi releases Rs 2,500 cr revolving fund benefiting 48 lakh SHG members
On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a Rs 2,500 crore revolving fund to support 48 lakh members of 4.3 lakh self-help groups (SHGs) at an event in Jalgaon, Maharashtra. Modi also met with 'Lakhpati Didis,' women from these groups who earn Rs 1 lakh annually.
PM Modi to visit Maharashtra today to felicitate new 1.1 mn Lakhpati Didis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Jalgaon in Maharashtra on Sunday to felicitate 11 lakh new 'Lakhpati Didis' who achieved the mark during the third term of his government. An official statement on Saturday said Modi would also release a revolving fund of Rs 2,500 crore that would benefit about 48 lakh members of 4.3 lakh self-help groups (SHGs). He will disburse bank loans of Rs 5,000 crore, which will benefit 25.8 lakh members of 2.35 lakh SHGs, it added. Since the inception of the scheme for making 'Lakhpati Didis' a woman member of a self-help group earning Rs 1 lakh annually one crore women have already joined the rank. The government has set a target to make three crore 'Lakhpati Didis'.
Special IAF plane brings back bodies of 25 pilgrims killed in Nepal accident
JALGAON: A military transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Saturday night brought to Maharashtra's Jalgaon the bodies of 25 Indian pilgrims who died in a tragic bus accident in Nepal. The accident occurred on Friday in Nepal's Tanahun district, around 115 kilometres from Kathmandu. The pilgrims were among a group of 110 people from several parts of Maharashtra who had gone to Nepal in two buses and one traveller van. Forty-eight of the pilgrims crossed the land border to Maharajganj in Uttar Pradesh along with the bodies of the bus driver and his assistant, who were from the state. The pilgrims, who hail from Maharashtra, will leave on a train from Gorakhpur for their journey back home, officials said. Responding swiftly to a call for crucial humanitarian support, the #IAF deployed a C-130J aircraft to airlift the mortal remains of 25 Indian citizens who tragically lost their lives in a road accident in Nepal, the IAF said in a post on 'X'. The mortal remains were transported from Bharatpur (Nepal) to Jalgaon (Maharashtra). The #IAF extends its deepest condolences to the bereaved families and wishes a swift recovery to those injured, it said. Responding swiftly to a call for crucial humanitarian support, the #IAF deployed a C-130J aircraft to airlift the mortal remains of 25 Indian citizens who tragically lost their lives in a road accident in Nepal. The mortal remains were transported from Bharatpur (Nepal) to pic.twitter.com/8YaneUtALo Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) August 24, 2024 Union minister Raksha Khadse, who was in Kathmandu to oversee the return of the victims and survivors, said on X, Special arrangements have been made for remaining passengers to travel from Gorakhpur to their hometown. Very much thankful to the Indian Railways for the swift response. Earlier in the day, Indian Embassy sources said in Kathmandu that Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Khadse and Sanjay Savkare, a member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly from Bhusawal constituency, arrived in the city. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister National Relief Fund for the next of kin of each deceased in the mishap in Tanahun district, Nepal. The injured would be given Rs 50,000, the PMO announced on X. The Prime Minister has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased in the mishap in Tanahun district, Nepal. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000. https://t.co/qUtVrj4ipF PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 24, 2024 The Indian pilgrims were in Nepal for a 10-day tour. One of the buses the pilgrims were travelling in veered off a highway and fell into the fast-flowing Marsyangdi river at Abu Khaireni in Tanahun district, according to local officials. Sixteen others were also injured in the accident. Earlier in the day, post-mortem examinations of all 27 Indians were carried out at the Bharatpur Hospital in Chitwan district of the Bagmati province, Home Ministry spokesperson Narayan Prasad Bhattarai said. Khadse, who was accompanied by Savkare, along with Nepal's Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, visited the Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital in Kathmandu and met the 16 injured passengers undergoing treatment there. Thanked Hon'ble HM and Govt of Nepal for the prompt and timely assistance provided for the search and rescue operations as also for the treatment of the injured, Khadse posted on X after the hospital visit. She also expressed appreciation for the Indian embassy in Nepal for providing ecessary assistance and coordination on the ground with Nepalese authorities. Of the 16 injured, the condition of one is said to be critical, while others are stable, according to hospital sources. Khadse also expressed gratitude for the effective management by the Nepalese government right from the rescue work to the treatment; praised the doctors for their active role, and thanked the security personnel and everyone involved in the rescue efforts, according to Home Ministry spokesperson Narayan Prasad Bhattarai. Terming the bus accident ragic, Nepal's Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli condoled the deaths in a post on X: Deeply saddened by the tragic bus accident in Abu Khaireni, Tanahun, which claimed the lives of 27 Indian citizens travelling from Pokhara to Kathmandu. My heartfelt tributes to the victims and condolences to their families, including Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji. Deeply saddened by the tragic bus accident in Abu Khaireni, Tanahun, which claimed the lives of 27 Indian citizens travelling from Pokhara to Kathmandu. My heartfelt tributes to the victims and condolences to their families, including Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji. pic.twitter.com/5wZ09YVXVh K P Sharma Oli (@kpsharmaoli) August 24, 2024 On Friday, it had taken nearly seven hours for the personnel of the Nepal Police, the Armed Police Force, and the Nepal Army to rescue the injured and pull the dead passengers from the crash site. The victims were from Varangaon, Daryapur, Talvel and Bhusaval in Jalgaon district, 470 km from Mumbai. The buses from Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh were heading towards Kathmandu from Pokhara when one of them met with the accident. Nepal bus tragedy: Air Force plane to bring bodies of Maharashtra pilgrims to Nashik
Looking forward to participate in 'lakhpati didi sammelan', says PM Modi
PM Modi will visit Jalgaon in Maharashtra and Jodhpur in Rajasthan on August 25. At around 11:15 AM, the Prime Minister will participate in the Lakhpati Didi Sammelan
Nepal bus accident: Special IAF plane departs for India with bodies of pilgrims
Kathmandu: A special Indian Air Force plane flight with bodies of 25 Indian pilgrims killed in a tragic bus accident in Nepal left for Jalgaon in Maharashtra on Saturday after completing all formalities. The bodies of two deceased would be reaching Maharajgunj in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday evening. At least 25 pilgrims, all from Maharashtra, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
PM Modi to Unveil Rs.2,500 Cr Fund to Empower 48 Lakh SHG Members
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to announce a significant financial boost for Self-Help Groups (SHGs) across India by releasing a Rs.2,500 crore Revolving Fund. This initiative aims to benefit approximately 48 lakh members from 4.3 lakh SHGs. On August 25, PM Modi will visit Jalgaon in Maharashtra and Jodhpur in Rajasthan. The day's events are scheduled to start at around 11:15 AM with the Lakhpati Didi Sammelan in Jalgaon. Later, at about 4:30 PM, he will attend the conclusion of the Rajasthan High Court's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in Jodhpur. During the Jalgaon event, PM Modi will honor 11 lakh new Lakhpati Didis who have achieved this status during the NDA Governments third term. He will also disburse bank loans worth Rs.5,000 crore to support 25.8 lakh members from 2.35 lakh SHGs. Since the launch of the Lakhpati Didi Yojana, one crore women have been empowered, with a goal of reaching three crore. In Jodhpur, PM Modi will be the Chief Guest at the final ceremony of the Rajasthan High Courts Platinum Jubilee. He will also inaugurate the Rajasthan High Court Museum as part of the celebrations. Earlier,Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that the program will connect people from around 30,000 locations across 34 states and union territories, including state capitals and district headquarters, through virtual means. He highlighted that Lakhpati Didis are women who earn 1 lakh or more annually. These women have not only lifted their families out of poverty but are also serving as role models in their communities, according to the Union Minister. The Rural Development Ministry has already empowered 1 crore Lakhpati Didis. Our new goal is to increase this number to 3 crore in the next three years. It is inspiring to see that one of these community leaders has already helped create 95 Lakhpati Didis, Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated. He elaborated on the Ministrys structured approach to help SHG families achieve an annual income of 1 lakh or more. This includes training National Resource Persons and developing Master Trainers in each state. These Master Trainers then educate Community Resource Persons on business planning, financing, and the convergence process. The cadre of 3 lakh Community Resource Persons, who are specially trained in business planning and SHG member skills, are making significant contributions in this effort, the minister added. PM Modi Returns to Delhi After Historic Visits to Poland and Ukraine PM Modis Landmark Visit to Poland After 45 Years Set to Strengthen Political and Business Ties PM Modi Expresses Hope for Peace and Stability Ahead of Historic Ukraine Visit
IAF plane departs for India with bodies of 25 pilgrims killed in Nepal
A special Indian Air Force plane flight with bodies of 25 Indian pilgrims killed in a tragic bus accident in Nepal left for Jalgaon in Maharashtra while the bodies of two deceased would be reaching Maharajgunj in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday evening. At least 27 Indian pilgrims, all from Maharashtra, who were in Nepal for a 10-day tour, were killed and 16 others injured after their bus veered off the highway and fell into the fast-flowing Marsyangdi river at Abu Khaireni in Tanahun district in central Nepal on Friday. The deceased and the injured were part of a group of 104 pilgrims on visit to Nepal in three buses. Indian Embassy sources said here that Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Nikhil Khadse and Sanjay Savkare, a member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly from Bhusawal constituency, arrived at Kathmandu earlier in the morning by a regular flight to oversee the return of the victims and survivors while the IAF flight special flight directly reached ...
PM Modi to release Rs 2,500 cr revolving fund benefiting 48 lakh SHG members
Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged with Lakhpati Didis in Jalgaon, awarding 11 lakh new members and releasing Rs 2,500 crore in funds. He also disbursed Rs 5,000 crore in loans for Self-Help Groups. Later, Modi attended the concluding ceremony of the Rajasthan High Court's Platinum Jubilee in Jodhpur and inaugurated a new museum.
PM to participate in Lakhpati Didi Sammelan at Jalgaon
One crore women have already been made Lakhpati Didis since the schemes inception
Nepal bus tragedy victims from Jalgaon: Fadnavis
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said the passengers onboard the bus that fell 150 metres into a river in central Nepal were from Jalgaon district in the state as per preliminary information, and efforts are on to bring them back.
Several tourists from Maharashtra killed as bus plunges into Nepal river
Mumbai, Aug 23: Several tourists from Maharashtra are feared killed and others injured after a bus plunged into Marsyangdi river in Tanahun district of Nepal on Friday, according to information reaching here. The bus with 41 passengers, mostly from Maharashtras Jalgaon district, was plying from the tourist resort of Pokhara to the Nepal capital Kathmandu [] The post Several tourists from Maharashtra killed as bus plunges into Nepal river appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Nepal bus accident: Passengers from Jalgaon, efforts on to bring back victims, says Fadnavis
In a post on 'X', Fadnavis condoled the deaths of 14 passengers and said the state government has communicated with the Indian embassy in Nepal. At least 14 people were killed and 16 others injured after an Indian tourist bus veered off a highway and fell 150 metres into the Marsyangdi river in central Nepal, authorities said.
PM Modi to Distribute Certificates to 11 Lakh Lakhpati Didis in Maharashtra
New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with Lakhpati Didis in Jalgaon, Maharashtra on August 25, Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan said in New Delhi. Prime Minister will also distribute certificates to the new 11 lakh Lakhpati Didis, the Union Minister said. During this program Prime Minister will release a revolving fund - Community Investment Fund of Rs 2500 crore, which will benefit about 48 lakh members of 4.3 lakh Self Help Groups (SHGs). The Prime Minister will also release a bank loan of Rs 5000 crore, which will benefit 25.8 lakh members of 2,35,400 Self-Help Groups (SHGs). Chouhan also informed that from about 30,000 places in 34 states and Union Territories i.e. State capitals across the country, District headquarters and CLF will join this program through virtual medium. Lakhpati Didi is an initiative under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) scheme of the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD). Lakhpati Didis are women who earn Rs 1 lakh or more per annum. Under DAY-NRLM, as of June 30, 2024, 10.05 crore women have been mobilized into 90.86 Lakhs Self Help Groups (SHGs). The Union Minister said that the Lakhpati Didis have not only pulled their families out of poverty but are also becoming role models for the rest of society. The Minister said that the Rural Development Ministry have already created 1 crore Lakhpati Didis. He further stated that the target of the government is to create 3 crore Lakhpati Didis in the next 3 years. It is heartening to note that one of these CRPs has created 95 Lakhpati Didis, he said. During the Financial Year (FY) 2024-25, the Government of India (GoI) has proposed an increased budgetary outlay of Rs. 15047.00 Crore for the DAY-NRLM. This will facilitate increased interventions for the livelihoods of SHG members. These interventions will not only empower the SHG members economically but will also facilitate women-led development.
Tension in Maharashtra amid stir over anti-Hindu violence in Bangladesh
Stones were reportedly hurled at a vehicle showroom in Jalgaon when Sakal Hindu Samaj, an umbrella body of several outfits, took out a protest march; police resort to lathicharge after two groups clash during bike rally of outfit in Nashik
Protests carried out by Sakal Hindu Samaj to denounce attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh encountered resistance and lead to face-off and stone-pelting.
Maharashtra: Fadnavis Defends Ladki Bahin Scheme Amid Controversy
Mumbai: Alarmed over the backlash on talks that Ladki Bahin Yojanas money will be taken back after the Vidhan Sabha polls, Maharashtra deputy chief minister and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday went into a damage control mood and termed the scheme as a Bhai Dooj gift for women. A brothers gift to his sisters can never be reclaimed, he said on Tuesday. Fadnavis comments came a day after BJP supporter independent MLA Ravi Rana said that the schemes money will be taken back if the Mahayuti government is not voted to power. Without naming the MLA, Fadnavis said in Jalgaon, Some of our friends are talking jokingly, someone says that we will get the money back, but in this country, Bhau Beej (gift) is never taken back. Once Bhau Beej is given, one gets only love in return. So whether someone votes (in favour) or not, this scheme will not be closed. The BJP leader also accused the erstwhile Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government of ignoring womens empowerment. A brothers gift given to his sisters is never taken back. One cant buy the love of sisters with Rs 1,500. Those criticising this scheme did nothing for women when they were in power. They are now experiencing heartburn, Fadnavis asked. Ranas comments about reclaiming the Ladki Bahin scheme funds from women if they dont vote favourably has sparked a political controversy in Maharashtra. The opposition parties accused the Mahayuti government of launching the scheme for political gains. Post elections, I will seek to increase the amount from Rs 1,500 to Rs 3,000. I am your brother... But if you don't give your blessing now, I will take back the Rs 1,500 from your bank accounts, Rana had said while addressing a public event in Amravati on Monday. The MLA on Tuesday claimed that he was speaking in a lighter vein. What I said was in humour. Women laughed when I said this. Opposition leaders unnecessarily made a hue and cry over it, he claimed. Ranas wife, former MP Navneet Rana, contested the Lok Sabha election as a BJP candidate from Amravati seat, but was defeated. The Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana proposes a Rs 1,500 monthly aid to eligible women in the 21-65 age group in the state. The state government is scheduled to deposit the first two installments of the scheme into the beneficiaries accounts on August 17.
SIP Academy announces two more Miyawaki forests on it's 21st anniversary
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 8: SIP Academy celebrated its 21st Anniversary on 5th Aug by announcing creation of two more Miyawaki forests in India - one in Bangalore and one in Haryana. SIP Academy had previously created two Miyawaki forests successfully - one in Thiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu and another in Jalgaon, Maharashtra.
ED files prosecution complaint against jewellery firm promoter and ex-MP, his son in bank fraud case
Nagpur: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a prosecution complaint in a court here against three jewellery firms and their promoters, including former MP Ishwarlal Jain and his son and former MLC Manish Jain, in connection with a multi-crore bank fraud case. The central probe agency filed the prosecution complaint on July 26 before a special court in Nagpur hearing cases related to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The court has taken cognisance of the prosecution complaint, the ED said in a statement on Monday. The prosecution complaint is against three jewellery firms - Rajmal Lakhichand Jewelers Pvt Ltd, R L Gold Pvt Ltd, Manraj Jewelers Pvt Ltd - and their promoters/directors/guarantors, Ishwarlal Jain, Manish Jain and others. Ishwarlal Jain, a former treasurer of undivided Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and close aide of NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar, is a former Rajya Sabha member, while his son Manish Jain was a member of the Maharashtra legislative council. The ED initiated the investigation on the basis of three FIRs registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). As per the FIR, the jewellery firms and their directors/promoters were involved in the offences of criminal conspiracy, cheating, forgery and criminal misconduct, and had intentionally defaulted on their loans and borrowings from State Bank of India (SBI), causing a loss to the tune of Rs 352.49 crore (plus interest thereon) to the bank. The ED said that as per its investigation, the promoters had submitted fake financials to avail the loans. They also engaged in round-tripping of transactions to inflate the financials and booking bogus sale purchase transactions in the books of accounts of the firms to siphon off the loan proceeds for investments in real estate properties, in collusion with the auditors of the companies, it said. The promoters were also found to have fraudulently alienated and sold off parts of the mortgaged properties against these loans without the bank's consent. They engaged in the destruction of incriminating data concerning the accused companies to prevent any scrutiny of the utilisation of the loan proceeds, the ED said. Last year, the ED had conducted search operations at 13 official and residential premises of Rajmal Lakhichand group in Jalgaon, Nashik and Thane in Maharashtra, and seized gold, silver and diamond jewellery/bullion worth Rs 24.36 crore and cash of Rs 1.121 crore along with various incriminating documents. Search and post-search investigative findings revealed fictitious stock/missing stock inventories of bullion and gold jewellery in books, use of shell companies, employment of dummy directors, it said. The ED provisionally attached movable and immovable assets valued at Rs 315.60 crore in October last year. The attached assets include benami properties acquired by the Jains, the central agency said.
Stone-Pelting Incident on Bhusaval-Nandurbar Passenger Train Causes Alarm in Maharashtra, Video
Mumbai: On Friday, unknown miscreants threw stones at the Bhusaval-Nandurbar passenger train, leading to a tense situation in the Jalgaon region of Maharashtra. The incident occurred at approximately 10 a.m. on July 12, with footage of the stone-pelting quickly going viral on social media, highlighting the severity of the situation. The video shows a large crowd, including women wearing Islamic headscarves, gathered near the railway tracks as they threw stones at the moving train. Passengers in the general coach were visibly alarmed as stones struck inside the train. A woman in the video, speaking in Marathi, urged others to lock their windows for safety. Passengers were seen trying to exit the train in panic, with their distress evident from their screams. BIG: A mob of Burqa-clad women & skull-capped men heavily pelted stones at the train full with Hindu devotees on Friday ???? in Maharashtras Jalgaon According to reports, hundreds of Hindu devotees gathered for the Jatra / Urus celebration at a hill in Dhar, Amalner taluka. pic.twitter.com/6E14nQenuA Ashwini Shrivastava (@AshwiniSahaya) July 13, 2024 The Government Railway Police (GRP) has lodged a complaint under the Railway Act Section 154 against the unknown perpetrators. The Railway Protection Force (RPF) in charge of Amalner has initiated an inquiry, with the GRP being informed for further legal action. Vineet Abhishek, the chief public relations officer for Western Railway, noted that many passengers were en route to a religious ceremony in Bhortek when the incident occurred. RPF personnel were present on the train. Despite the viral video and the commotion, no formal written complaints have been filed by commuters, and there have been no reported injuries. The RPF has yet to release detailed information regarding the incident. Authorities have been advised to exercise heightened vigilance to ensure passenger safety. The incident has added to frustrations over the frequent delays of the daily commuter train. Senior police officials at Marwad police station, where the incident was reported, have not yet confirmed the stone-pelting occurrence, though they are investigating it. .... ... ... , , .. .. ???? pic.twitter.com/xfyrt6DJBz Manish Kasyap Son Of Bihar (@ManishKasyapsob) July 13, 2024 Reports suggest that the stone-pelting happened shortly after the train left the station, as passengers were on their way to the Urus celebration at Dhar in the Amalner taluka. The train had just departed when the stones were thrown. This incident follows previous stone-pelting attacks on trains, including an April 2024 attack on a MEMU train from Gwalior to Jaura and similar incidents involving the Vande Bharat Express and Shatabdi Express around Gwalior-Morena. The Aastha Special train, carrying Hindu devotees from Surat to Ayodhya, was also targeted earlier this year. The Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Government Railway Police (GRP) are continuing investigations into these attacks. PM Modi Cites RBI Report: 8 Crore Jobs Added in 3-4 Years, Rebuts Opposition Claims Terrorist Attack on Hindu Pilgrim Bus in Jammu and Kashmir: Local Resident Aided Terrorists for 5,000 Tamil Nadu: Police Encounter Kills Accused in BSP Leader K Armstrong's Murder
As the miscreants began throwing stones, terrified passengers were seen attempting to vacate the passenger train.
