BJPs Goswami elected Kota mayor with 65 votes; video sparks political row
CS Kota pushes for roadmap to reform states higher education
Assam Universities Asked To Prepare Roadmap To Strengthen Higher Education: Chief Secretary
Guwahati, Sep 25: Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota has called on universities across the state to prepare institution-specific roadmaps with defined priorities and timelines to strengthen higher education. Chairing a meeting with university authorities and senior officials of the Higher Education Department, Kota emphasized the need to advance reforms under the National Education Policy (NEP)... The post Assam Universities Asked To Prepare Roadmap To Strengthen Higher Education: Chief Secretary first appeared on Northeast Today .
Prakash Kunder's body reaches Karnataka two months after murder in Sharjah
Digital Desk | Udupi (Karnataka), Sep 25 (IANS) The body of Alvin Prakash Kunder, a native of Kundapur in Karnataka's Udupi district who was allegedly brutally murdered in Sharjah in July, arrived in Karnataka on Friday, nearly two months after his death. His body, which was allegedly dismembered into nine pieces and dumped in the boot of a car, was brought to his native place amid the grief of his family members. Kunder, who had reportedly been living in the UAE for several years and worked at Sharjah Airport for around 14 years, was allegedly murdered in late July. His body was recovered on August 12 from the boot of his Toyota car, which had been abandoned in an isolated area near Al Nahda Commercial Area, according to details cited by his family. His identity was subsequently confirmed through DNA matching. The forensic and post-mortem findings reportedly revealed the brutal manner in which the body had been dismembered. According to the forensic report, the body had been cut into nine parts after death. The head, neck, torso, arms and legs had been separated, with the bones reportedly cut using a saw and the soft tissues severed around the joints. The body parts were allegedly packed into two bags and placed in the car's boot. One green bag reportedly contained the torso, while a blue bag contained the head and parts of the arms and legs. The head was wrapped in a black plastic bag, while other body parts were packed in transparent plastic. The post-mortem examination reportedly found two penetrating injuries on the left side of the chest, between the seventh and eighth ribs. The injuries had entered the chest cavity, where bleeding was detected. The body was in an advanced state of decomposition, making examination of the internal organs difficult. A blood sample reportedly showed an alcohol level of 25.77 mg/dl. Kunder's family became concerned after he stopped responding to calls around July 20. According to his brother Anil Prashanth Kunder, the family received a text message from his phone saying that he was fine, despite the absence of his usual voice messages. Initial information that Kunder had returned to India was later questioned after passport records reportedly indicated that he remained in the UAE. His family subsequently approached the authorities and sought assistance in tracing him. His wife Tina, who was reportedly working as a schoolteacher in the UAE, and their Class 10 son have remained untraceable since the incident. The family has expressed suspicion over their disappearance and urged authorities to establish their whereabouts and determine whether they had any role in the murder. However, no official confirmation has been reported establishing their involvement. CCTV footage reportedly available with Sharjah Police is said to show a woman and two men carrying two bags believed to contain the body. The family has urged the authorities to identify and arrest those responsible for the murder. Former minister and BJP MP, Kota Srinivas Poojary, visited the bereaved family today, paid final respects to the dead body and offered his condolences. The family had earlier approached the Udupi Superintendent of Police's office seeking the early repatriation of Kunder's body and assistance in tracing his wife and son. Poojary reportedly contacted the Indian diplomatic authorities in Sharjah and said he was also in touch with the Union External Affairs Ministry regarding the case. He assured the family that efforts would be made to trace Tina and her son and assist in bringing the investigation to a conclusion. The family is now seeking an early investigation into the circumstances surrounding Kunder's death and the disappearance of his wife and son. Sharjah authorities are continuing to investigate the murder, while the motive and identities of all those involved have not yet been officially established. The alleged role of a Pakistani national is also suspected in the case.
Dakota Johnsons Brown Sugar Espresso nails are the cozy fall trend taking over social media
At Milan Fashion Week, Dakota Johnson flaunted her striking brown sugar espresso nails, a perfect emblem of the autumn aesthetic. This deep-hued manicure stands out against her usual lighter shades, aligning beautifully with this season's trends. Celebrities like Anne Hathaway are also embracing the darker palette. Experts agree that brown polish serves as a sophisticated nude alternative, evoking the warmth of coffee and the coziness of fall.
Rajasthan civic polls: BJP wins Kota and Jaipur, Jodhpur result awaited
BJPs Anusuiya Goswami was elected Kota mayor with 65 votes against Congress candidate Sunita Sumans 35. Sunil Kothari won Jaipur, while voting in Jodhpur was underway. Protests were reported outside Jaipur Municipal Corporation over alleged irregularities during the voting process.
How Kotak Education Foundation Empowers Young Women Through
Kotak Kanya Scholarship empowers meritorious young women with financial aid, mentorship, and professional career readiness.
BJP's Prasann Chand Mehta wins Jodhpur mayor poll, Sunil Kothari and Ansuya Goswami win Jaipur, Kota
In a significant development, Sunil Kothari from Bharatiya Janata Party was on Friday elected as the Mayor of Jaipur Municipal Corporation. According to the available information, BJP has got 89 votes. On the other hand, Congress got 60 votes. Voting was held in 150 wards for the Mayor election of Jaipur Municipal Corporation. The counting of votes took place on September 15. Now the councillors have voted and elected their mayor. The councillors have elected BJP's Sunil Kothari as the Mayor of Jaipur Municipal Corporation with a huge majority.
Tears, shadows and star power: Taylor Swifts Patient Zero to debut at VMAs on Sunday
Taylor Swift is set to unveil her new music video for Patient Zero during the MTV Video Music Awards. The video will feature guest stars Colin Farrell and Dakota Johnson while being directed by Swift herself. The exclusive debut will also highlight the expanded album, The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore. This new version includes previously unheard songs like Cleveland! and Babylon.
India's gold imports fall sharply: Kotak sees 'good, bad and ugly' outcomes
Is demand falling or imports going unofficial?
Ola Electric shares tumble 9% after 17% rally in 4 days. Why brokerages remain cautious
Ola Electric shares fell sharply on Friday, snapping a four-day winning streak as investors assessed the EV makers proposed rights issue and ongoing funding needs. Despite a recent recovery, the stock remains well below its peak. Brokerages including Citi and Kotak continue to maintain bearish views, citing operational and cash-burn concerns.
Voting Underway for Mayor Positions in Rajasthans Major Municipalities
Voting is taking place for mayoral positions in Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Kota, with results expected later today. Voting Underway for Mayor Positions in Rajasthans Major Municipalities
Verity: Dakota Johnson makes a bold red carpet statement in sheer lace gown
Dakota Johnson turned heads at the London premiere of Verity in a sheer cream lace gown by Colleen Allen. The actor paired the daring look with black underwear, peep-toe heels and diamond-studded gold jewellery
Kotak Bank Share Price Live Updates: Kotak Bank's Current Price and SMA Insights
In 2025, Kent Hups discovered unusual impressions in North Dakota's Hell Creek Formation believed to be T. rex footprints. Paleontologists excavated the area and found a trackway of four large three-toed footprints. This trackway, estimated to be about 66.5 million years old, provides insights into the movement of T. rex. The study indicates the dinosaur walked at a speed of 1.5 to 2 meters per second.
Kota health team seals Cong councillors clinic ahead of mayoral polls
FIR Registered After Plaint Alleging Unauthorised Medical practice At His Clinic In Kota
NEET UG 2026 success story: Prabhat Kumar Yadav, son of an auto-rickshaw driver from Jaunpur, scored 627 marks and secured AIR 3,864, earning an MBBS seat at KGMU Lucknow. After scoring 504 marks in his first attempt, Prabhat took a drop year, moved to Kota for coaching and overcame financial challenges with support from his family and a 50 per cent fee concession.
Rs 1.19 Lakh cyber fraud racket busted in Delhi; four posing as Axis Bank officials arrested
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) The Delhi Police have busted a cyber fraud racket involving impersonation as Axis Bank customer-care officials and arrested four people in connection with a Rs 1.19 lakh fraud case, officials said on Thursday. According to police, the accused posed as bank officials and cheated a credit-card holder on the pretext of cancelling a fictitious annual maintenance charge plan and issuing a new credit card. The fraudsters allegedly used virtual phone numbers, fake service-request details and a third-party payment application to gain the victims confidence. The accused siphoned off Rs 1,19,837 through multiple UPI transactions routed through the CheQ application. Eight mobile phones were also recovered, while technical analysis of one of the devices reportedly linked it to 32 other complaints. The case came to light after complainant Yash Sharma received a call on July 16 from a person allegedly posing as an Axis Bank credit-card official. The caller informed him about an AMC charge of Rs 2,499 and, when Sharma sought its cancellation, told him that he would receive a call from the banks customer-care department. He subsequently received another call from a number allegedly used to impersonate Axis Bank customer care. The caller induced him to download the CheQ application, claiming it was required to cancel the AMC plan and issue a new credit card. The victim was allegedly directed to make three UPI payments of Rs 2,538.81, Rs 58,647.68 and Rs 58,647.68, totalling Rs 1,19,834.17. Police said the accused also provided a fake service-request number and assured the victim that his new card would be activated within four hours and delivered within two days. After the card did not arrive, the victim contacted genuine Axis Bank customer care on July 17 and was informed that no such request existed. He blocked his card and reported the matter through the Cyber Crime Portal. An e-FIR was subsequently registered at PS Cyber North under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. A dedicated team under the supervision of DCP North District Niharika Bhatt conducted technical and financial analysis of call-detail records, mobile numbers, Google account data, UPI transactions and beneficiary bank accounts. The investigation traced the transaction trail to a Kotak Mahindra Bank account linked to Prince Kumar. Police said the account showed suspicious transactions exceeding Rs 12 lakh within five to seven days. Prince Kumar, 20, was arrested from Aligarh on September 15. His interrogation led police to Vishal Tomar, 21, and Vishal Raghav, 27, both from Aligarh. Sanjay Verma, 40, of Uttam Nagar, was subsequently arrested. Police said Verma had previously worked at a call centre in Noida and allegedly learned the modus operandi of impersonating bank officials. Investigators suspect the accused used the Indy Number application to generate virtual numbers resembling bank customer-care numbers and used CheQ to route the allegedly fraudulent funds. Police said the network involved multiple roles, including arranging bank accounts, procuring SIM cards and withdrawing money through ATMs for commissions. The search for two other alleged associates, Bobby and Avtar, is underway. Further investigation is being conducted to trace the complete financial trail, identify additional victims and establish the role of other members of the alleged network.
UltraTech Cement commissions 4.6 mtpa cement capacity
UltraTech Cement has commissioned 3.6 mtpa greenfield integrated capacity at Petnikota, Andhra Pradesh and also commissioned 1.0 mtpa through debottlenecking at the Company's existing cement plants at Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Patratu (Jharkhand) and Nathdwara (Rajasthan).
South Dakota collector's $750 crock had a rare twin that sold for $32,000
Rajasthan civil poll results: BJP wrests stronghold seats from Congress
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 23 (IANS) The results of the Rajasthan civic elections have highlighted varying levels of regional influence among Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress Ministers and senior leaders. The BJP retained control in several Assembly constituencies of its Ministers, securing Chairman and Vice-Chairman posts in multiple urban local bodies. In some Assembly constituencies, however, the Congress mounted a challenge and managed to secure key positions. The results have also provided a picture of the regional influence of several Congress leaders who have been active in Rajasthan politics for years. The BJP won 20 seats in the Bharatpur Municipal Corporation, which is the Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma's home city, and relied on the support of Independents to strengthen its position. The BJP also succeeded in electing Mayors in all seven municipal bodies. While the Mayoral election for the Jaipur, Jodhpur and Kota Municipal Corporations is scheduled for September 25. The BJP formed boards in two of the three municipalities in the Assembly constituency. However, the BJP lost the Jhalawar Municipal Council, where both the President and Vice-President posts went to the Congress. In the Dudu Assembly constituency, the BJP failed to form boards in either municipality. In the Phagi and Dudu municipalities, both the President and Vice-President posts went to Congress and Congress-supported candidates. Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa, however, is also associated with the Sanganer Assembly constituency. In the Jodhpur Lok Sabha constituency, elections were held in the municipalities of Phalodi, Bap, Balesar and Pokaran. The BJP won in Phalodi, Bap and Balesar, while the Congress won in Pokaran. The Jodhpur Municipal Corporation election results are scheduled to be announced on September 25. There are two municipalities in the Srimadhopur Assembly constituency. The BJP won in Srimadhopur, while the Congress won in Ajitgarh. In the Sangod Assembly constituency, BJP candidates won both the President and Vice-President posts in the Sangod municipality. The BJP won both the President and Vice-President posts in the Sawai Madhopur Municipal Council, located in the Sawai Madhopur Assembly constituency. The BJP won both posts in Ramganj Mandi which is constituency of Rajasthan Education Minister Madan Dilawar. The BJP captured all four municipalities in the Malpura-Todaraisingh Assembly constituency: Malpura, Diggi, Lambaharisingh and Todaraisingh. The BJP led in nine of the 12 urban local bodies in the Alwar Parliamentary constituency. The BJP also performed successfully in the constituencies associated with Jawahar Singh Bedham, Minister of State for Home Affairs; Sumit Godara, Food Minister; Avinash Gehlot, Social Justice Minister; Suresh Rawat, Water Resources Minister; Jogaram Patel, Parliamentary Affairs Minister; and Gajendra Singh Khimsar, Health Minister. The BJP did not secure the top positions in the constituencies associated with Ministers of State Vijay Singh Chaudhary, Manju Baghmar and Otaram Dewasi, Cooperation Minister Gautam Kumar Dak, Revenue Minister Hemant Meena and Chief Whip Jogeshwar Garg. Of the seven urban local bodies in Bikaner, which falls within Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal's Lok Sabha constituency, the BJP secured the President's post in four, while the Congress won two and the CPI-M one. However, the BJP did not secure the Mayoral post in the Bikaner Municipal Corporation, one of the most prominent urban local bodies in the region. The Congress won the Mayoral post, while the BJP secured the Deputy Mayor's position. Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot is the Congress MLA from Sardarpura, which falls within the Jodhpur Municipal Corporation area. Of the 100 wards, the BJP won 45 and the Congress 44. Former Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot is the Congress MLA from Tonk. The Congress secured a majority in the civic body and elected its candidates as Chairman and Deputy Chairman. Elections were held in 59 of the 60 wards, with the Congress winning 32 and the BJP 19. Rajasthan Congress President Govind Singh Dotasra is the Congress MLA from Laxmangarh. Of the 45 wards in the Municipal Council, the Congress won 20, the BJP 15 and Independents 10. The Congress subsequently took control of the municipality. Rajasthan Leader of Opposition Tikaram Jully is the Congress MLA from Alwar Rural. In Malakhera Municipality, of the 20 wards, the Congress won nine, the BJP two and independents nine.
Kota: FIR against Cong MLA, 20 others for obstructing official duty on election day
Kotak Alts closes 5,000-crore fund, raised entirely from domestic investors
It will invest across private credit, real assets and selective growth opportunities, focusing on cash-flow-generating businesses and mid-to-large-sized enterprises
Kotak Alts raises 5,000 crore for private credit, real assets
Kotak Yield & Growth Fund was raised entirely from domestic investors, which includes institutional investors, family offices and Ultra High-Net-Worth Individuals (UHNIs) across India, according to the company.
Kotak Alternate Asset Managers has closed its Kotak Yield & Growth Fund at Rs 5,000 crore, raised entirely from domestic investors. The Category II AIF attracted institutional investors, family offices and UHNIs, targeting private credit, real assets and selective growth opportunities.
ONGC lags Oil India as mid-cap rally drives stock divergence: Kotak
The brokerage attributed OINL's stronger stock performance in part to the broader preference for mid-cap stocks over large-caps.
Uday Kotak emphasized India's heavy dependence on gold imports, estimating a rise to $90 billion by FY27. He highlighted that excluding gold from the current account deficit would strengthen India's external position significantly. Kotak called for a committee to address gold demand alongside capital account challenges while proposing tighter fiscal policies. He noted that global economic uncertainties could be opportunities for India to accelerate reforms and improve domestic production.
Jubilant Ingrevia Shares Gain 3% As Kotak Securities Sees Sharp Earnings Growth Ahead; Retains 'Buy'
Kotak Securities maintained its 'Buy' rating on Jubilant Ingrevia with a target price of Rs 1,010 per share, saying the company remains on track for rapid earnings growth.
India's home-buying age is falling: Gen Z home loan borrowers jump 86%
Gen Z share of Kotak home loan book rises to 9% as borrowers jump 86%
Kotak Institutional Equities initiated its coverage on Shadowfax Technologies shares with an Add' rating and a target price of Rs 310, valuing its Express business at 27X two-year forward EV/EBITDA.
Rashmika Mandanna is set to walk the red carpet at Vogue World in Milan today, where she is expected to join an international line-up of celebrities including Michael B. Jordan, Dakota Johnson, Dua Lipa and Irina Shayk. The appearance will bring the actor into the spotlight at one of the fashion events taking place in Milan. According to a source close to the development, Rashmika will be part of the red-carpet line-up alongside several international names. The source said, Rashmika will be walking the red carpet alongside some of the biggest names, including Michael B. Jordan, Dakota Johnson, Dua Lipa and Irina Shayk, today in Milan for one of the biggest fashion event. Rashmika has increasingly featured across both the Indian entertainment and fashion spaces, with her work spanning multiple language industries. Her appearance at Vogue World Milan adds another international fashion event to her public engagements and comes as she continues to balance her film commitments with appearances on global platforms. The actor has also built a presence across Hindi, Telugu and other Indian-language cinema. Her association with fashion events has further brought her into conversations beyond her film releases, with her red-carpet appearances often drawing attention for their styling. The Milan event will see Rashmika share the red carpet with personalities from Hollywood, music and international fashion. Michael B. Jordan, Dakota Johnson, Dua Lipa and Irina Shayk are among the names mentioned in connection with the event, according to the source. On the work front, Rashmika has several projects lined up across different industries. Her upcoming slate includes Ranabaali, Mysaa, MS Subbalakshmi, Raaka, Animal Park and Pushpa 3. The projects span different genres and languages, continuing her association with both mainstream and large-scale productions. Her appearance at Vogue World Milan comes amid this busy professional slate and adds an international fashion engagement to her schedule. While details of her red-carpet look are yet to emerge, her participation places her alongside a diverse group of global names expected at the Milan event. For Rashmika, the Vogue World appearance marks another public engagement outside the conventional film-release cycle, with the actor set to represent Indian cinema at an international fashion platform. Also Read: Mysaa Teaser: Rashmika Mandanna unveils intense Gond tribal avatar in Rawindra Pulles Pan-India action drama
Kotamreddy Performs Drishti Ritual For Coalition Leaders
Sridhar Reddy said attracting investments and creating employment opportunities for the younger generation was another priority, with Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and minister Lokesh making efforts to bring new investments into the state.
Rashmika Heads to Milan Fashion Event
The actress is set to walk the exclusive red carpet alongside international stars including Michael B. Jordan, Dakota Johnson, Dua Lipa and Irina Shayk!
Students block Anantapur-Tirupati highway at Burakayalakota over APSRTC buses skipping stops
About 100 students who commute to colleges in Madanapalle, Punganur and B. Kothakota say a dozen buses skip their stop at peak hours, forcing them to pay 50 to 80 a day for autos
Rashmika Mandanna joins Dua Lipa, Dakota Johnson for star-studded Milan event
Rashmika Mandanna is set to walk the red carpet at a star-studded fashion event in Milan alongside international names including Michael B. Jordan, Dua Lipa, Dakota Johnson and Irina Shayk, marking another global milestone for the actor
Midcap indices have limited utility for historical comparison: Kotak report
Several stocks from a popular sector can enter the index simultaneously, while sectors that are out of favour may become under-represented, the report said.
LIC, Axis Bank: Kotak Securities explains why they prefer these 2 stocks
Shrikant Chouhan, Head of Equity Research of Kotak Securities explains why the analyst is bullish on LIC and Axis Bank.
Rajasthan civic polls: BJP converts narrow vote edge into board control
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 21 (IANS) The Rajasthan urban local body elections have produced a political paradox: the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress remained separated by less than one percentage point in overall vote share, yet the BJP emerged with a substantially larger number of elected councillors and subsequently converted that advantage into control of several urban bodies. The numbers raise a bigger question: was the difference created at the ballot box or after? The answer appears to lie in a mix of electoral arithmetic, organisational mobilisation, the fragmented independent vote, and parties' ability to negotiate support during the crucial process of forming municipal boards. The Congress, meanwhile, faces questions over internal coordination and its ability to retain the support of its own councillors. The BJP and Congress were separated by only around 0.94 percentage points in vote share. The BJP polled about 35.18 per cent of the vote, compared with 34.24 per cent for the Congress. Yet the BJP won 4,179 wards, compared with 3,613 for the Congress, while independents won 2,273 wards. That gap shows how vote distribution across individual wards can produce a very different result from the statewide vote-share comparison. Ward delimitation in Jaipur, Jodhpur and Kota showed that Congress received a slightly higher combined vote count than the BJP in those three corporations but won fewer wards. Analysts attributed this partly to the concentration of Congress votes in fewer wards, while BJP votes were more evenly distributed. Congress leaders, however, alleged that the delimitation process disadvantaged the party. The real political battle began after the ward results. The BJPs advantage became more significant in municipal board formation. In several urban bodies, neither major party secured an outright majority, leaving independent councillors in a pivotal position. The BJP was the largest party in several such bodies, while Congress led in places including Ajmer and Pali but remained short of a majority. This is where post-election political management became central. The contest was no longer simply about how many councillors each party had won. Parties had to secure the support of independents and maintain cohesion among their own councillors before the mayoral and chairperson elections. The outcome in Pali provides perhaps the clearest illustration. In Pali, Congress had 29 councillors, but BJP got the mayor. Pali Municipal Corporation has 65 councillors. Congress emerged as the largest group with 29 seats, followed by the BJP with 21 and independents with 15. The majority mark was 33. Yet in Monday's mayoral election, BJPs Namita Bubakia won with 33 votes. Congresss official candidate Sumitra Jain received only three votes, while Congress rebel Rajbala Hingad, contesting as an independent, received 29 votes. All 65 councillors voted. The result dramatically changed the political picture created by the ward election. The BJP entered the mayoral contest with 21 councillors and needed 12 additional votes to reach a majority. The final tally indicates that the party succeeded in attracting sufficient support from outside its elected bloc. Because the mayoral ballot was secret, however, the result alone cannot establish the individual identity of every councillor who supported each candidate. The Pali result therefore raises a pointed political question for Congress: how did a party with 29 elected councillors end up with its official mayoral candidate receiving just three votes? Across the 309 urban local bodies, independents won 2,273 wards, making them a significant force in board formation. In Bharatpur, independents won 36 of 65 wards and crossed the majority mark on their own. In cities such as Pali, Ajmer, Alwar and Jodhpur, their numbers were crucial to determining who would control the civic administration. This changed the traditional BJP-versus-Congress equation. Where neither party had the numbers, the ability to communicate with, negotiate with and retain the support of independent councillors became decisive. Congress raised allegations that the BJP used government power and resources to influence board formation in some places. Those allegations are political claims and should be distinguished from the confirmed election results. At the same time, Congress leaders pointed to other explanations, including delimitation. Rajasthan PCC president Govind Singh Dotasra argued that the delimitation process contributed to the partys losses, despite the narrow vote-share difference. The available numbers also support another explanation: the BJP was more successful in converting its councillor strength and outside support into control of municipal leadership posts in several closely contested bodies. The sequence of events shows that the political environment surrounding board formation mattered greatly, particularly where independents held the balance. The civic election results expose a distinction between electoral support and organisational conversion. Congress secured 34.24 per cent of the overall vote, almost matching the BJPs 35.18 per cent. Yet the BJP won substantially more wards and subsequently secured key mayoral and chairperson posts in several places. For Congress, therefore, the issue is not simply whether it retains its voter base. It is also whether it can maintain unity among elected councillors, manage competing local factions, prevent internal rebellions, build relationships with independents, and convert ward-level victories into control of municipal boards. Pali demonstrates the scale of that challenge in particularly stark terms. The BJPs success in securing municipal leadership positions gives the party an organisational advantage at the local-government level. But winning the mayoral post is only the beginning of the political test. BJP leader Madan Rathore said, Regarding organisational strength, consider that Dotasras candidate received zero votes in Sadri (Pali), while the official Congress candidate in Pali secured only three votes; how, then, can I possibly match him? We believe in the organisation. The new municipal boards will now be judged on issues that directly affect everyday life: roads, drainage, sanitation, street lighting, water supply, waste management and other civic services. The political story of Rajasthans 2026 urban elections, therefore, is not simply BJP versus Congress. It is a story of three layers of electoral politics, moving from vote share to ward strength to board formation. The first two stages produced a closely contested picture. The third stage demonstrated the importance of alliances, independent councillors, internal cohesion and post-election political management. And that is perhaps the most important lesson from Pali: winning the most wards and controlling the board are not necessarily the same thing.
Crude above $100 could push inflation to 6%; RBI may hike rates 50 bps: Kotak Securities
JMC Commissioner initiates redevelopment work at Parade Vegetable Market
Jammu, Sep 20: Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) and CEO, Jammu Smart City, Dr. Devansh Yadav on Sunday visited the Old Vegetable Market at Parade and initiated the redevelopment work, marking the beginning of a major infrastructure upgrade aimed at transforming the historic market into a cleaner, more organised and modern trading space. During his visit, the Vegetable Market Association welcomed the Commissioner and expressed its support for the redevelopment initiative. Interacting with traders and members of the association, Dr. Yadav assured those present that the work had commenced and would be completed as soon as possible. He said the redevelopment would provide improved facilities for vendors and visitors, enhance hygiene standards and create a more efficient and customer-friendly market environment. The redevelopment project, with an estimated DPR cost of 5.88 crore, aims to transform the existing mandi through modern infrastructure, upgraded civic amenities and a well-planned layout. The project is expected to improve market functionality, accessibility, sanitation and the overall shopping experience. As part of the redevelopment, a spacious Mild Steel (MS) covered shed will be constructed to provide weather-protected vending space for traders. The facility will accommodate 117 vendor platforms, each measuring 1.8 metres 2.1 metres, ensuring systematic and orderly market operations. The shed area will be developed with Kota stone flooring, while the vendor platforms will feature granite cladding and granite tops to ensure durability, hygiene and ease of maintenance. The project also envisages the construction of 44 permanent commercial shop blocks, each measuring 2.4 metres 2.7 metres, to support vegetable vendors and allied businesses in a structured retail setting. To improve sanitation and cleanliness, the existing drainage network will be strengthened and rehabilitated to minimise waterlogging and ensure efficient disposal of wastewater within the mandi premises. The redevelopment plan further includes a redesigned main entry gate with sandstone cladding, enhancing the visual appeal and identity of the market. Modern public amenities, including separate toilet blocks for men and women and drinking water cooler units, will also be installed for the convenience of traders and visitors. The internal movement and circulation areas will be developed using Pavement Quality Concrete (PQC) to withstand regular pedestrian movement and light vehicular traffic, ensuring long-term durability and reduced maintenance requirements. Dr. Yadav said the redevelopment had been conceived to improve market functionality through an organised layout, better accessibility, enhanced safety and efficient civic infrastructure. He added that the upgraded facilities would significantly improve hygiene standards and provide a cleaner, safer and more convenient environment for the handling and sale of fresh produce. The initiation of work at the Parade Vegetable Market marks an important step towards the planned modernisation of one of Jammus oldest and busiest markets, with the JMC committed to completing the redevelopment at the earliest possible time.
Kotak banker eyed for CEO role calls for shift from loans to bonds
Paritosh Kashyap, a veteran who has spent over three decades at the $43-billion private lender, believes that banks should be churning their portfolios, making loans or underwriting bonds and then downselling to others.
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Angikaaram, the Tamil sports drama starring Kotapadi J Rajesh and Sindhoori Vishwanath, is moving to the digital space after its theatrical release earlier this year. The film follows an athlete whose sporting journey takes an unexpected turn, leading him into a battle that goes beyond the track. Heres what to know about the films OTT release and story.
Andhra Pradesh: 70 Lakh Shadi Manzil Work Launched In Nellore Rural
Efforts were also under way to secure another 80 lakh for constructing the first floor of the facility: Nellore Rural MLA Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy
Three multi-asset allocation funds delivered over 14% in one year, led by 360 ONE at 19.91%, while Quant and Kotak followed. But the category's largest funds by AUM saw varied returns, with ICICI Prudential at 3.54% despite managing 87,833 crore.
Uday Kotak lists 7 priorities for Viksit Bharat, warns against economic complacency
Uday Kotak lists 7 priorities for Viksit Bharat, warns against economic complacency
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Congress leader says 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' in Indore will be historic; 2.5 lakh registrations received
Digital Desk | Indore, Sep 19 (IANS) Ahead of Congress leader Rahul Gandhis visit to Indore for the 'Chhatron Ki Goonj programme, senior Congress leader Sajjan Singh Verma said the event would be historic and claimed that around 2.5 lakh students had registered voluntarily for the programme. Verma said the programme was non-political and that Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, had immense popularity among the youth, particularly students across India. Todays programme will be historic. It is a non-political programme. Rahul Gandhi has immense popularity among the youth, especially students in India. Students believe that there is someone in India who is raising his voice for their rights and fighting for their rights, Verma told IANS. He said similar programmes had been organised in several cities, including Gaya, Pune, Kota and Dehradun, where thousands of students participated voluntarily. Wherever such programmes have been held across India, thousands of students have participated voluntarily, including in Gaya, Pune, Kota and Dehradun. The programme in Indore will be the biggest of them all. Indore is a student hub, and students are registering voluntarily. Around 2.5 lakh registrations have been received, Verma said. Ahead of LoP Rahul Gandhis visit to Indore for the Chhatron Ki Goonj programme, many students got his image tattooed on their hands. However, ahead of the event, posters targeting him were also put up across Indore, but they were quickly removed by Congress workers. Congress leader Digvijaya Singh said the BJP was anxious about the event and described the programme as important for discussions on various issues. Welcoming the participation of students, Digvijaya Singh said a large number of students were joining the programme because they were unhappy with the government and affected by issues in the education sector. A hearty welcome and greetings. Students from here are participating in large numbers because they are unhappy and suffering under this government. They are against paper leaks and the corruption in the education department, he said. LoP Rahul Gandhi is arriving in Indore on Saturday for the Congress Chhatron Ki Goonj outreach programme, with the party seeking to turn the event into a major platform to raise issues concerning students, education, recruitment and unemployment in Madhya Pradesh. The Congress and BJP have traded allegations over the venue issue, adding to the political significance of LoP Gandhis visit to Madhya Pradesh. The event is part of LoP Gandhis wider Chhatron Ki Goonj outreach, with previous editions held in Kota, Dehradun, Prayagraj and Pune. Ahead of Rahul Gandhis visit to Indore, Madhya Pradesh Congress president Jitu Patwari said the programme would provide a platform for young people to raise their concerns. Today is the day of meaningful dialogue with the voices, questions and dreams of the youth in Indore. Come, witness the questions related to education, opportunities and rights reaching the platform of democracy, Patwari said.
LoP Rahul Gandhi to reach Indore for 'Chhatron Ki Goonj outreach event today (Ld)
Digital Desk | Indore, Sep 19 (IANS) Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, will arrive in Indore on Saturday for the Congress Chhatron Ki Goonj outreach programme, with the party seeking to turn the event into a major platform to raise issues concerning students, education, recruitment and unemployment in Madhya Pradesh. According to the Congress, LoP Gandhi is scheduled to leave Delhi at 12:10 p.m. and reach Indore Airport at around 1:45 p.m. Senior Congress leaders, including Madhya Pradesh in-charge Harish Choudhary, state Congress president Jitu Patwari, Leader of Opposition in the state Assembly Umang Singhar and MLA Arif Masood, will receive him at the airport. After the reception, LoP Gandhi will leave for the Radisson Hotel at around 2:05 p.m. and is scheduled to reach there by 2:30 p.m. Congress workers have planned receptions at five points on the route, including Lavkush Square, MR-10 Square, Vijay Nagar Square and near the Radisson Hotel. He will remain at the hotel until around 5:30 p.m., before leaving for Bharat Jodo Maidan, opposite Regional Park, where the Chhatron Ki Goonj programme will be held. LoP Gandhi is scheduled to spend around two-and-a-half hours at the venue, with his stage programme expected to last about an hour. The Congress has been projecting the programme as a student-focussed initiative and is expected to raise concerns related to examination irregularities, education and employment. The event has also acquired a political edge following the earlier dispute over the venue. The programme was initially proposed at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium but was later shifted to the ground opposite Regional Park after permission for the stadium was not granted. The Congress and BJP have traded allegations over the venue issue, adding to the political significance of LoP Gandhi's visit to Madhya Pradesh. The event is part of Gandhi's wider Chhatron Ki Goonj outreach, with previous editions held in Kota, Dehradun, Prayagraj and Pune. After the programme, LoP Gandhi will leave directly for the airport at around 8 p.m. and is scheduled to depart for Delhi at 9 p.m., reaching the national Capital at around 10:30 p.m. Meanwhile, the Indore Police have made extensive security and traffic arrangements for the visit. The traffic diversion plan will come into effect from 1 p.m. and remain operational until the programme concludes. Indore police have also imposed several security conditions covering crowd management, entry and exit, parking, medical facilities, surveillance and emergency arrangements at the venue. Ahead of LoP Gandhis visit, Madhya Pradesh Congress president Jitu Patwari said the programme would provide a platform for young people to raise their concerns. Today is the day of meaningful dialogue with the voices, questions and dreams of the youth in Indore. Come, witness the questions related to education, opportunities and rights reaching the platform of democracy, Patwari said.
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Rahul Gandhi to visit Indore today for 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event
Digital Desk | Indore, Sep 19 (IANS) Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, will visit Indore on Saturday to interact with students as part of his 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' initiative, which seeks to raise issues concerning education, recruitment and unemployment. Confirming his visit, earlier this week, Rahul Gandhi posted on social media platform X: I'm coming to Indore on September 19 -- to meet students, to hear you, to talk to you. If you or your loved ones are tormented by the education system and want these conditions to change, you know -- 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' is your collective voice, an opportunity to start the change. He urged students to register through the link shared in his social media post and participate in the event. We will discuss in detail every aspect of education and your struggles in Indore, Rahul Gandhi said in the post. The 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' campaign has been used by Rahul Gandhi to engage with students and highlight issues such as question paper leaks, expensive education, alleged irregularities in government recruitment and unemployment. Four editions of the programme have so far been held in Kota, Dehradun, Prayagraj and Pune. The Pune edition, held on August 22, was organised for female students. The Indore programme has also drawn attention after the Congress was denied permission to use the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium as the venue. The Madhya Pradesh Congress unit has subsequently taken around 12,000 square metres of land in front of the Regional Park on temporary lease from September 17 to 19. As Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to arrive in Indore, politics in the state has intensified. Earlier, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has criticised Rahul Gandhi ahead of his Indore visit and described the proposed programme as Jhooth Ki Goonj.
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Finland: Indian envoy discusses opportunities for closer cooperation with Kuopio Mayor
Digital Desk | Helsinki, Sep 18 (IANS) Ambassador of India to Finland, Hemant Kotalwar, on Friday met Soile Lahti, Mayor of Kuopio and discussed India-Finland bilateral relations and opportunities for closer cooperation. During his visit to Kuopio, Ambassador Hemant Kotalwar met Mayor Soile Lahti and discussed India-Finland bilateral relations and opportunities for closer cooperation. The Mayor briefed the Ambassador on Kuopios strengths in health, education and research, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, its growing ICT sector, and the contribution of the Indian diaspora to the city, the Embassy of India in Finland stated on X. The Ambassador also met Kaija Savolainen, Managing Director, and representatives of the Kuopio Chamber of Commerce to discuss opportunities for expanding India-Finland trade and investment. Ambassador Hemant Kotalwar met Kaija Savolainen, Managing Director, and representatives of the Kuopio Chamber of Commerce to discuss opportunities for expanding India-Finland trade and investment, particularly in the context of the finalisation of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement, the Embassy stated on X. He also visited the University of Eastern Finland (UEF), where he met Minna Hendolin, Director of Impact, and her team. They discussed UEFs ongoing cooperation with Indian institutions and opportunities to further deepen academic and research collaboration between India and Finland. In June, Finnish President Alexander Stubb described India as an influential actor on the global stage and underscored the importance of hearing New Delhis perspective during a meeting with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on the sidelines of the Kultaranta Talks in Helsinki. Following the meeting, Stubb took to X and posted, We met today at Kultaranta with India's Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar. We discussed the situation in the Middle East and the Persian Gulf, efforts to end Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine, and the upcoming G7 summit. India is an influential actor whose views are important to hear. The two leaders exchanged perspectives on the evolving geopolitical situation and underscored the importance of diplomacy in navigating an increasingly uncertain global environment. Sharing the details of the meeting, EAM took to X and said, Pleased to meet President Alexander Stubb of Finland on the sidelines of the Kultaranta Talks. We exchanged views on the evolving geopolitical situation and underscored the importance of diplomacy in navigating an increasingly uncertain global environment. India and Finland remain committed to advancing our Strategic Partnership in Digitalisation and Sustainability while strengthening coordination in multilateral fora on issues of shared interest, he added.
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Raj civic polls: Re-Polling ordered at 10 polling stations in Jaipur, Kota and Suket
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 15 (IANS) The Rajasthan State Election Commission on Tuesday ordered re-polling at 10 polling stations across Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota and Suket after technical malfunctions in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) were detected during the counting process for the recent civic body polls in the state. The re-poll has been ordered after the Commission found that the number of votes not recorded due to the technical glitches was greater than the margin separating the leading candidate from the runner-up at the affected polling stations. Re-polling will be conducted on Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., with counting of the fresh votes scheduled for September 17 from 8 a.m. at the designated counting centres. The State Election Commission has identified the following polling stations for re-polling: Jaipur Municipal Corporation: Ward 9, Booth 111; Ward 18, Booth 235; Ward 25, Booth 343; Ward 34, Booths 477 and 484. Jodhpur Municipal Corporation: Ward 50, Booth 338. Kota Municipal Corporation: Ward 87, Booth 99; Ward 44, Booth 448; Ward 11, Booth 576. Suket Municipality: Ward 4, Booth 5. The Commission said complaints regarding EVM malfunctions were received during the counting process. Reports submitted by the concerned District Election Officers and Returning Officers were subsequently examined. Following the assessment, the Commission concluded that the votes affected by the technical problems could potentially alter the poll outcome in the concerned political contests. Since the number of unrecorded votes exceeded the victory margin, the Commission decided that a fresh poll was necessary. Voting at the affected polling stations will take place on Wednesday between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. The counting of votes cast during the re-poll will be conducted on Thursday from 8 a.m. at the designated locations. The Commission has directed election officials to inform all contesting candidates and their election agents in writing about the re-poll date, timing and polling station. Public announcements and notices will also be issued to ensure that eligible voters are aware of the revised polling arrangements. Notices will be displayed at the concerned municipality offices, polling stations and other prominent locations within the respective constituencies. The Commission has clarified that only voters who were authorised to vote in the original poll will be permitted to participate in the re-poll. The indelible ink mark applied during the original polling will not be considered for the purpose of the re-poll. A fresh indelible ink mark will be applied to the middle finger of the left hand, extending from the base of the nail to the first joint. The Commission has also directed that fresh ballot papers and tendered ballot papers, wherever required for use alongside the EVM process, be prepared. Following the re-poll, the EVMs used during the original polling will be sealed and kept in safe custody, as directed by the State Election Commission. The Commission has instructed all concerned officials to complete the necessary logistical, security and administrative arrangements in advance to ensure that the re-poll is conducted smoothly and in accordance with the prescribed procedures. With the re-poll scheduled just a day after the Commission's order, the results from these 10 polling stations could prove significant in determining the final outcome of the affected ward contests.
Raj civic poll results: BJP retains top spot; lesser vote share gap with Cong sends notice
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 15 (IANS) The BJP may have emerged as the larger winner in Rajasthans urban local body elections, but the numbers tell a more complicated political story. With the BJP securing 35.30 per cent of the vote against 34.36 per cent for Congress, the gap between the two principal parties is just 0.94 percentage points, a margin too narrow to ignore ahead of the 2028 Assembly elections. On the surface, the Rajasthan civic election results appear to favour the BJP. It has won more seats and secured clear majorities in more urban local bodies than Congress. But beneath that headline result lies a political contest that is far tighter than the seat tally suggests. The narrow gap in voting percentage is perhaps the most politically significant number to emerge from the elections. The results were expected to provide an early indication of Rajasthans urban political mood ahead of the 2028 Assembly elections. Instead, they have produced a mixed verdict: the BJP has the organisational and seat advantage, but the Congress remains firmly in the contest in terms of popular support. And then there is the third force, the Independents. Independent candidates collectively secured 27.47 per cent of the vote, underlining the extent to which local political equations remain fragmented and candidate-driven. The RLP secured 0.95 per cent, AAP 0.47 per cent, CPI(M) 0.32 per cent, BSP 0.29 per cent, and BAP 0.13 per cent vote share. The numbers suggest that Rajasthans urban electorate has not consolidated completely behind either of the two major parties. The BJP secured a clear majority in 85 civic bodies, compared with 45 for the Congress party. Independents and other parties crossed the majority mark in another 34 bodies. That leaves 145 of Rajasthans 309 urban local bodies without a clear majority. This is where the election moves from a simple winner-loser contest into a political bargaining exercise. In these 145 bodies, Independents could determine who controls the municipal boards. The BJP and Congress now face the same challenge: turning electoral leads into political majorities. For both parties, the scramble for Independents is not merely about municipal boards. It is also about demonstrating political momentum. For the BJP, the task is to ensure that its advantage in seats translates into control on the ground. For Congress, the opportunity is to convert its narrow vote-share deficit into political gains wherever the BJP lacks the numbers to govern on its own. The battle after the election could therefore prove almost as important as the battle during it. The contest becomes particularly significant in the municipal corporations. Of Rajasthans 10 municipal corporations, the BJP has secured clear majorities in Jaipur, Kota, Udaipur and Bhilwara, while Congress has a majority in Bikaner. But five corporations remain politically unsettled: Bharatpur, Pali, Alwar, Ajmer and Jodhpur. Jodhpur is the clearest example of the new political arithmetic. The BJP and Congress have 44 councillors each, leaving Independents in a potentially decisive position. The message from Jodhpur is stark: neither major party can take control for granted. Bharatpur presents another test, with Independents positioned to influence the formation of the board. In Alwar, the BJP has the advantage but falls short of a majority. In Ajmer and Pali, Congress is ahead but still needs additional support. These contests could become early laboratories for the political strategies the two parties take for the 2028 Assembly election. The political significance of the results extends well beyond the municipal corporations. There is no clear BJP or Congress majority in 18 municipal councils and 122 municipalities. That means the Independent councillor has emerged as one of the most important political actors in Rajasthans post-election landscape. For the BJP, winning over Independents will be critical to consolidating its seat advantage. For the Congress, these same councillors offer an opportunity to challenge the BJP dominance in closely fought bodies. The coming days could therefore see intense negotiations, outreach and realignment at the local level. The question is not simply who won the most seats. It is who can assemble the numbers to govern. These civic elections were conducted against the backdrop of the One State-One Election concept, but their political implications go far beyond municipal administration. The BJP can point to its larger seat tally and stronger performance across several major urban centres. Congress, however, can point to a vote share of only 0.94 percentage points behind the ruling party. If the BJP succeeds in converting its leads into stable civic administrations, it will strengthen its claim that its organisational machinery remains dominant in Rajasthans urban centres. If the Congress manages to capture boards in a significant number of hung bodies by bringing Independents into its camp, it could present the results as evidence that the BJPs electoral advantage is narrower than the seat count suggests. The Independent councillor, meanwhile, could become the unlikely protagonist of this political contest. For now, the Rajasthan civic verdict has delivered neither a decisive BJP sweep nor a Congress revival. It has produced something more politically interesting: a BJP advantage, a closely trailing Congress, and 145 civic bodies where the final winner is yet to be determined. And with 2028 on the horizon, Rajasthans municipal arithmetic may prove to be an early warning -- or an early opportunity -- for both sides.
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Raj civic polls: Re-polling today at polling stations in Jaipur, Kota and Suket
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 15 (IANS) The Rajasthan State Election Commission has ordered re-polling at select polling stations in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota and Suket following technical malfunctions in electronic voting machines (EVMs) during the concluded urban body polls in the state. According to the Commission on Monday, re-polling will be held at Jaipur Municipal Corporation in Ward number 9, Booth number 111; Ward number 18, Booth number 235; Ward number 25, Booth number 343; Ward number 34, Booth numbers 477 and 484. In Jodhpur Municipal Corporation, repolling will be held in Ward number 50, Booth number 338. In Kota Municipal Corporation, it will be held in ward No. 87, booth no. 99; ward no. 44, booth number 448; ward number 11, booth number 576. The Commission received complaints regarding technical malfunctions in EVMs at these polling stations. After examining reports submitted by the respective District Election Officers and Returning Officers, the Commission determined that the number of votes affected by the technical malfunction exceeded the margin of votes between the closest rival candidates. In view of this, the Commission ordered a re-poll. As per the Commission's directives, re-polling will be conducted on September 16 from 7a.m. to 6 p.m. Counting of votes polled during the re-poll will begin at 8 a.m. on September 17 at the designated location. Information regarding the date, time and polling station for the re-poll will be communicated in writing to the contesting candidates and their election agents. Voters will also be informed through extensive publicity. Notices will be displayed at the concerned municipality, the polling station and other prominent locations within the Assembly constituency. The Commission has clarified that only voters whose names appear on the electoral roll of the concerned polling station will be eligible to vote in the re-poll. Fresh indelible ink will be applied during the re-poll after removing the ink mark placed on the voter's left-hand middle finger during the original poll. The new ink mark will be applied so that it remains visible from the base of the nail to the first joint of the finger. If required, ballot papers and tendered ballot papers to be used with the EVMs will be prepared afresh. The Commission has also directed that the EVMs used during the original poll be sealed and kept in safe custody following the re-poll. The State Election Commission has instructed the concerned officials to ensure that all necessary arrangements for the re-poll are completed in a timely manner.
BJP leads Rajasthan civic polls, wins Jaipur MC board; independents emerge key players
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Rahul Gandhi to visit Indore on Sep 19 for 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event
Digital Desk | Indore, Sep 14 (IANS) Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, will visit Indore on September 19 to interact with students as part of his 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' initiative, which seeks to raise issues concerning education, recruitment and unemployment. Confirming his visit, Rahul Gandhi, through a social media post on Monday, invited students to join the programme in large numbers and share their concerns. I'm coming to Indore on September 19 -- to meet students, to hear you, to talk to you. If you or your loved ones are tormented by the education system and want these conditions to change, you know -- 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' is your collective voice, an opportunity to start the change, the Raebareli MP said in a post on social media platform X. He urged students to register through the link shared in his social media post and participate in the event. We will discuss in detail every aspect of education and your struggles in Indore, Rahul Gandhi said in the post on X. The 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' campaign has been used by Rahul Gandhi to engage with students and highlight issues such as question paper leaks, expensive education, alleged irregularities in government recruitment and unemployment. Four editions of the programme have so far been held in Kota, Dehradun, Prayagraj and Pune. The Pune edition, held on August 22, was organised for female students. The Indore programme has also drawn attention after the Congress was denied permission to use the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium as the venue. The Madhya Pradesh Congress unit has subsequently taken around 12,000 square metres of land in front of the Regional Park on temporary lease from September 17 to 19. As Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to arrive in Indore, politics in the state has intensified. Earlier on Sunday, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has criticised Rahul Gandhi ahead of his Indore visit and described the proposed programme as Jhooth Ki Goonj.
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 14 (IANS) The results of elections to 10 municipal corporations in Rajasthan were declared on Monday. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a majority in Jaipur, Udaipur, Bhilwara and Kota, while Congress secured a clear majority in Bikaner. Independent candidates are set to play a crucial role in board formation in Pali, Ajmer, Bharatpur and Jodhpur. Congress emerged as the largest party in Pali and Ajmer, while the BJP was the single-largest party in Alwar. Jodhpur witnessed a close contest between Congress and the BJP, while Independents emerged as the largest group in Bharatpur. Results for four wards in Jaipur and one ward in Jodhpur have been withheld due to re-polling. The results for these wards will be declared after the re-poll. Congress candidate Gazanfar Ali registered Rajasthan's biggest victory in Jaipur, winning Ward number 113 by a margin of 10,014 votes. In the high-profile Ward number 112, BJP candidate and former Jaipur Mayor Jyoti Khandelwal lost the election. Former state BJP spokesperson Vimal Katiyar also lost from Ward number 35 by 1,461 votes. Congress city district president Omkar Verma lost from Ward number 42 by 279 votes. In Ward number 51, 21-year-old Congress candidate Saraswati Prajapat won the election. Meanwhile, national-level football player and BJP candidate Vikas Raghwani won from Ward number 28. In Ward number 99, BJP candidate Nikita defeated former Congress Mayor Kunti Deora. Hitanshi Sharma, the daughter-in-law of the brother of former Union Minister Girija Vyas, won from Ward number 73. Poonam Kunwar, the wife of Udaipur city Congress president Fateh Singh Rathore, won from Ward number 17. Atul Chandaliya and Akash Vagrecha, brothers of the sons-in-law of Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, won from Ward numbers 78 and 5, respectively. Results for 99 of the 100 wards in the Jodhpur Municipal Corporation have been declared. Congress and the BJP have won 44 seats each. Independents secured 10 seats, while one seat went to a candidate from the Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP). The result for one ward has been withheld and will be declared after a re-poll at one of the booths. With Congress and the BJP tied at 44 seats each, Independent Councillors are likely to play a decisive role in the race for the Mayor's post. Following the Rajasthan civic body results, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and State BJP President Madan Rathore celebrated with party workers at the state BJP office. Supporters of Independent candidate Vikram Singh, who won from Ward number 29 in Jaipur, also celebrated his victory. BJP candidate Sunil Kothari's supporters celebrated his victory from Ward number 112 of the Jaipur Municipal Corporation. Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot accused the BJP government of using police pressure to influence Congress and Independent Councillors following the civic body poll results. Gehlot on social media platform X said that the BJP, attled by its defeat in the urban body elections, was allegedly attempting to influence Independent and Congress Councillors in Jodhpur and Alwar to secure Mayoral posts. He also alleged that the BJP was misusing the police to achieve this. State BJP President Madan Rathore described the election results as public approval of the state government's development work. He said the BJP had received wo-and-a-half to three times more support than last time and claimed that the party had achieved 90 per cent success in the municipal corporations. Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma also termed the civic poll results an endorsement of the state government's work over the past two-and-a-half years under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. He dedicated the victory to the people and BJP workers. Re-polling will be held at five polling booths in the Jaipur Municipal Corporation area following technical malfunctions in EVMs. The booths are Number 111 in Ward number 9, Number 235 in Ward number 18, Number 343 in Ward number 25, and Booth numbers 477 and 484 in Ward number 34. The votes from these booths could not be counted due to the technical problems. The re-poll will determine the final results in the affected wards. Results for Rajasthan's 47 municipal councils and 252 municipalities were also declared on Monday. The results will determine the political balance in the state's urban local bodies, followed by contests for the posts of Chairpersons and Presidents. Key results from Bikaner, Kota, Udaipur, Alwar, Ajmer, Bharatpur, Pali and Bhilwara have emerged as important indicators of the political strength of the BJP, Congress and Independent candidates across Rajasthan.
Raj civic polls: Re-polling ordered at some polling stations in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 14 (IANS) The Rajasthan State Election Commission on Monday ordered re-polling at select polling stations in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota and Suket following technical malfunctions in electronic voting machines (EVMs) during the concluded urban civic body elections in the state. According to the Commission, re-polling will be held at Jaipur Municipal Corporation: Ward No. 9, Booth No. 111; Ward No. 18, Booth No. 235; Ward No. 25, Booth No. 343; Ward No. 34, Booth Nos. 477 and 484, Jodhpur Municipal Corporation: Ward No. 50, Booth No. 338, Kota Municipal Corporation: Ward No. 87, Booth No. 99; Ward No. 44, Booth No. 448; Ward No. 11, Booth No. 576 and Suket Municipality: Ward No. 4 and Booth No. 5. The Commission received complaints regarding technical malfunctions in EVMs at these polling stations. After examining reports submitted by the respective District Election Officers and Returning Officers, the Commission found that the number of votes potentially affected by the technical malfunction exceeded the margin between the closest rival candidates. The Commission therefore decided to order re-polling at these stations. As per the Commission's directives, re-polling will be conducted on September 16 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Counting of votes polled during the re-poll will take place on September 17 from 8 a.m. at the designated counting centre. Information regarding the date, time and polling station for the re-poll will be communicated in writing to the contesting candidates and their election agents. Voters will also be informed through extensive publicity. Notices will be displayed at the concerned municipality offices, polling stations and other prominent locations within the respective Assembly constituencies. The Commission has clarified that only voters whose names appear on the electoral roll of the concerned polling station will be eligible to vote in the re-poll. Fresh indelible ink will be applied during the re-poll after removing the ink mark placed on the voter's left-hand middle finger during the original polling. The fresh mark will be applied from the base of the nail to the first joint of the finger. If required, ballot papers and tendered ballot papers to be used in connection with the EVMs will be prepared afresh. The Commission has also directed that the EVMs used during the original polling be sealed and kept in safe custody following the re-poll. The State Election Commission has instructed the concerned officials to ensure that all necessary arrangements for the re-poll are completed in a timely manner.
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Rajasthan: As rain returns, yellow alert issued for Alwar, Dholpur
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 11 (IANS) The monsoon is showing signs of becoming active again in Rajasthan, with a fresh spell of rain expected to begin in parts of eastern Rajasthan from Friday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds of 30-40 kmph in several districts. A yellow alert has been issued for districts including Alwar, Baran, Bharatpur, Dausa, Deeg, Dholpur, Jhalawar, Karauli, Khairthal-Tijara, Kota, Kotputli-Behror, and Sawai Madhopur. Light to moderate rainfall is likely in parts of the Bharatpur, Jaipur, and Kota divisions on September 11. In Jaipur and surrounding areas, clouds may build during the afternoon, with thunderstorms and rain possible at some locations. However, rainfall is not expected to be uniform across the entire district or division. Rainfall activity is expected to increase across parts of the Jaipur, Bharatpur, Kota, Ajmer, and Udaipur divisions between September 12 and 16. Several districts, including Alwar, Dholpur, Karauli, Sawai Madhopur, Tonk, Bundi, Baran, Jhalawar, Bhilwara, Chittorgarh, Pratapgarh, Banswara, Dungarpur, and Rajsamand, may receive light to moderate rain during this period. The Kota-Hadoti region, comprising Kota, Bundi, Baran, and Jhalawar, is likely to see increased rainfall activity on September 13 and 14. Moderate to heavy rain may occur at isolated locations in the Udaipur division and parts of southern Rajasthan. According to the IMD, a low-pressure area formed over the northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas on Friday. The system is expected to increase moisture over eastern Rajasthan, while strengthening easterly winds (purvai) around September 12 is likely to further support rainfall activity. The IMD has also reported a cyclonic circulation over northwestern Uttar Pradesh extending up to about 3.1 km above sea level. A trough extends from northern Haryana towards the low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal through Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand. The monsoon trough is also extending towards the Bay of Bengal
Raj urban polls: Om Birla casts vote in Kota, appeals to voters for maximum turnout
Digital Desk | Kota, Sep 11 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday cast his vote at a polling booth in Shakti Nagar and appealed to people across Rajasthan to exercise their franchise in large numbers in the ongoing civic elections, saying greater public participation would strengthen democracy and make institutions more accountable. Speaking to reporters after casting his vote, Birla said voters play a crucial role in strengthening and empowering democracy by exercising their right to vote. In a democracy, voters strengthen and empower democracy by casting their votes. I believe that the greater the public participation in a democracy, the stronger and more empowered democracy becomes, making institutions more accountable to the people, he said. Birla urged voters across the state to participate actively in the ongoing urban local body elections. Therefore, I appeal to the people across the state to vote in maximum numbers and participate actively. This will strengthen and empower our democracy, ensuring that this institution also remains accountable to the public, he said. Meanwhile, polling for the second phase of the Rajasthan urban local body elections began at 7 a.m. on Friday and will continue until 6 p.m. across 147 urban local bodies. The second phase covers six municipal corporations, 20 municipal councils and 121 municipalities, with a total of 8,760,884 voters eligible to exercise their franchise. Polling is being conducted at 9,758 polling stations spread across 4,852 wards, with the electoral fate of 18,266 candidates at stake. With the completion of polling in the second phase, elections for all 309 urban local bodies in Rajasthan will be concluded. Counting of votes will begin at 8 a.m. on September 14. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has also appealed to voters to participate in the second phase in large numbers and exercise their democratic right. Urging people to turn out in large numbers, CM Sharma said every vote would strengthen the foundation for urban development, better civic amenities and a brighter future. He also appealed to first-time voters to participate enthusiastically and encourage their families, friends and acquaintances to cast their votes. Earlier, the Rajasthan Election Commission released the final voter turnout figures for the first phase of the Rajasthan urban body elections, held on Wednesday across 162 urban local bodies, including four municipal corporations. The final turnout stood at 76.41 per cent. The Arnod Municipality in Pratapgarh recorded the highest turnout at 91.98 per cent, while the Bhilwara Municipal Corporation recorded the lowest at 63.84 per cent. The Commission had initially estimated the overall turnout at 76.04 per cent. Following revisions, the final figure was updated to 76.41 per cent. The turnout in the Chittorgarh Municipal Council was also revised from the initial estimate of 61.49 per cent to 68.15 per cent.
Rajasthan urban polls: Voting begins in 147 civic bodies in second phase
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 11 (IANS) Voting for the second phase of the Rajasthan urban body elections began at 7 a.m. on Friday in 147 civic bodies and will continue until 6 p.m. The urban local bodies also include Jaipur, comprising six municipal corporations, 20 municipal councils and 121 municipalities. A total of 8,760,884 voters are eligible to exercise their franchise at 9,758 polling stations across 4,852 wards, with the electoral fate of 18,266 candidates at stake. With the conclusion of polling in the second phase, elections for all 309 urban local bodies in Rajasthan will be completed. Counting of votes will begin at 8 a.m. on September 14. The second phase covers 147 urban local bodies, including six municipal corporations, 20 municipal councils and 121 municipalities. Polling is being conducted at 9,758 polling stations across 4,852 wards, with 8,760,884 registered voters eligible to cast their ballots. A total of 18,266 candidates are in the fray. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has appealed to voters across the state to participate in the second phase and exercise their franchise. Urging people to turn out in large numbers, CM Sharma said every vote would strengthen the foundation for urban development, better civic amenities and a brighter future. He also appealed to first-time voters to participate enthusiastically and encourage their families, friends and acquaintances to vote. Chief Minister Sharma is scheduled to cast his vote at the Navodaya Teacher Training College (Getor) polling booth in Jagatpura, while Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari is scheduled to vote at Booth No. 10 in Ward 141. In Kota, Education Minister Madan Dilawar arrived at his polling station around 10 minutes before voting began. He cast his vote at Polling Station No. 2 in Ward 52. The State Election Commission has directed officials to ensure adequate arrangements for drinking water and shaded areas at polling stations for the convenience of voters. For the first time, elections are being held in 40 newly constituted urban local bodies. In the urban body elections conducted between 2019 and 2021 across 107 urban local bodies, 5,012,642 of 7,378,611 registered voters exercised their franchise across 4,027 wards, recording a voter turnout of 67.93 per cent. Earlier, Jaipur, Jodhpur and Kota each had two municipal bodies. The State Election Commission has set a target of 86 per cent voter turnout for the 2026 urban body elections. The Rajasthan State Election Commission has provided an online facility for voters to check their names and other details in the electoral roll. Voters can use the Search Voter option on the Commission's website and enter details such as district, urban body, name, father's or husband's name and age. They can also search using their Voter ID/EPIC number after selecting the relevant district. The State Election Commission has released the final voter turnout figures for the first phase of the Rajasthan urban body elections, held on Wednesday across 162 urban local bodies, including four municipal corporations. The final turnout stood at 76.41 per cent. The Arnod Municipality in Pratapgarh recorded the highest turnout at 91.98 per cent, while the Bhilwara Municipal Corporation recorded the lowest at 63.84 per cent. The Commission had initially estimated the overall turnout at 76.04 per cent. Following revisions, the final figure was updated to 76.41 per cent. The turnout in the Chittorgarh Municipal Council was also revised from the initial estimate of 61.49 per cent to 68.15 per cent.
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