NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar was admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital, hours after being discharged from a hospital in Pune. PM Modi spoke to Pawar over the phone and advised him to take complete rest, Pawar's aide said.
'Supriya is now ready': Modi advises Pawar to take rest
NCP-SP chief Sharad Pawar was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai on Wednesday for further tests, hours after being discharged from Ruby Hall Clinic in Pune. He had been admitted to the Pune hospital on November 2 for cough and chest pain. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also called Pawar to inquire about his health.
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Sharad Pawar Admitted To Mumbai Hospital Hours After Discharge In Pune
Sharad Pawar's daughter and Baramati MP Supriya Sule said in a social media post that her father has been admitted to Breach Candy Hospital.
Rest, Supriya and Ill look after country, PM Modi said to have told Sharad Pawar
PM Narendra Modi made a phone call to Sharad Pawar to inquire about his health condition. After being hospitalized for pleuritic pain, Pawar was discharged from the hospital on Wednesday morning. Modi urged Pawar to concentrate on his recovery while Supriya Sule would manage the nation's responsibilities alongside him. Pawar expressed gratitude to the PM for his concern and reassured him of his intention to rest. Dr.
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Eight IPS officers reshuffled at MP Police headquarters
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Nov 5 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh Police Headquarters has reshuffled the responsibilities of eight Indian Police Service (IPS) officers posted at the Police Headquarters. Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Vineet Kapoor has been relieved of his charge as Personal Security Officer (PSO) to the Director General of Police (DGP) and assigned the dual responsibility of Cyber and Community policing, officials said on Wednesday. DIG Awadhesh Kumar Goswami has been appointed as the new PSO to the DGP and has also been given additional charge of Narcotics. According to the order issued by the Police Headquarters, the changes have come into effect immediately and will remain in force until further orders. Awadhesh Kumar Goswami, a 2009-batch officer, has been shifted from the Welfare and Accounts department to take over as the DGP's PSO. Vineet Kapoor, a 2010-batch officer, will now handle Cyber and Community Policing. Other officers have also been given new assignments. DIG Santosh Singh Gaur (2009 batch) has been transferred from AJAK to the Police Training and Research Institute (PTRI). DIG Tushar Kant Vidyarthi (2009 batch) has moved from PTRI to the special armed force Headquarters. DIG Raghuvansh Kumar Singh (2012 batch), who was earlier posted at the police headquarters, has been assigned the Welfare and Accounts department. At the Assistant Inspector General level, Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Sai Krishna Thota (2014 batch) has been appointed AIG Cyber after being shifted from the police headquarters. AIG Puneet Gehlod (2017 batch) has been given the charge of AIG Administration, while AIG Shashank (2019 batch) has been posted as AIG in the Special Branch. All the officers have been directed to assume their new responsibilities with immediate effect. The dual charge given to Awadhesh Kumar Goswami of both the DGP's personal security and the Narcotics wing is expected to ensure closer coordination between security and anti-drug operations. Officers have been instructed to take over their new responsibilities without delay so that ongoing investigations and administrative work remain uninterrupted. The order applies across the listed portfolios until further directions are issued by the department.
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Income tax: Can a widow be taxed on 60 lakh gifted by her late husband? ITAT ruling offers clarity
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Sharad Pawar Admitted To Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital Hours After Pune Discharge
NCP (SP) chief was discharged from Pune's Ruby Hall Clinic on Wednesday after treatment for persistent cough and chest pain before being admitted in Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital for further evaluation and observation.
Sharad Pawar Admitted to Mumbai
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP-SP) supreme chief Sharad Pawar was admitted to Mumbais Breach Candy Hospital on Wednesday evening, November 4, 2026, just hours after being discharged from Ruby Hall Clinic in Pune. The veteran politicians daughter and Baramati Member of Parliament, Supriya Sule, confirmed the hospitalization, reassuring the public that his vital parameters remain stable [] The post Sharad Pawar Admitted to Mumbais Breach Candy Hospital Hours After Pune Discharge; Supriya Sule Says Parameters Stable appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Sharad Pawar Admitted To Mumbai Hospital Just Hours After Discharge From Pune, Confirms Supriya Sule
Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) chief Sharad Pawar has been admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital just hours after being discharged from Ruby Hall Clinic in Pune on Wednesday. His daughter and Baramati MP Supriya Sule confirmed his fresh hospitalisation. {image-sharadpawaradmitted1-26801793808704.jpg
Sharad Pawar admitted to Mumbai hospital after Pune discharge
Sharad Pawar, the NCP (SP) chief, has been admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai. This hospitalization occurred shortly after his discharge from Ruby Hall Clinic in Pune. Pawar was previously admitted for cough and chest pain on November 2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi called to express concern about Pawar's health and advised him to rest.
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Govt aims to make Maharashtra a global hub for future mobility, says CM Fadnavis
Digital Desk | Pune, Nov 4 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Wednesday that the state government aims to transform the state from being just a national automotive hub into a global hub for future mobility. Moving from 'Make in Maharashtra' to 'Innovate in Maharashtra', the state government is actively promoting research, engineering, technology development, and innovations alongside manufacturing. The Chief Minister was speaking at the launch of Mercedes-Benz's state-of-the-art Electric GLC vehicle at Chakan. He highlighted that a massive automotive industry cluster has developed in the Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad regions, with Maharashtra contributing more than 20 per cent to India's total motor vehicle production. The state's ambition is not limited to vehicle assembly alone but extends to achieving global leadership in electric vehicles (EVs), battery technology, power electronics, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, automobile software, design, and research and development (R&D). The Chief Minister urged Mercedes-Benz to manufacture from Chakan for both Asian and global markets alongside the Indian domestic market, while prioritising Maharashtra for future battery technology, software engineering, and mobility research. Under the state's Electric Vehicle Policy, a target of 30 per cent EV adoption in new vehicle registrations has been set by 2030, CM Fadnavis said, adding that fast-charging infrastructure along highways, sustainable mobility corridors along the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and Samruddhi Mahamarg, and battery recycling initiatives are actively being promoted. The Chief Minister noted that future vehicles will no longer merely be four-wheel transportation, but rather an integrated mobility platform combined with computers, energy systems, and artificial intelligence. Maharashtra is fully prepared to lead this transformation, he added. He also said that connectivity to global markets will be enhanced further through the Navi Mumbai International Airport, the proposed Pune-Purandar Airport, and the Vadhavan Port. Driven by a large market, a robust manufacturing ecosystem, skilled engineers, and advanced technology, Maharashtra has emerged as a premier investment destination. He said that around 650 customers expressed interest in the Electric GLC vehicle within just 36 hours. Manufacturing, research, and innovation are being actively developed from Maharashtra for the world, the Chief Minister added. Mercedes-Benz's Chakan plant with an investment of Rs 3,200 crore has provided direct employment to around 1,200 people, while creating job opportunities for nearly 18,000 individuals through supplier networks and service sectors. The rollout of the state-of-the-art Electric GLC from this plant within ten years of its expansion stands as a testament to the state's industrial and technological progress, he said. Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar said that Mercedes-Benz has contributed significantly to Maharashtra's industrial growth over the past three decades. The commencement of localised production for electric vehicles marks a critical milestone in the state's industrial development. This manufacturing effortcombining electrical energy, artificial intelligence, and eco-friendly manufacturing technologiesshows that Pune is ready for future mobility systems. Former Deputy CM late Ajit Pawar's vision of empowering Maharashtra in future transportation through world-class EV manufacturing and technology in Pune district is being realised, she noted. She emphasised the state government's commitment to promoting modern mobility technology and economic growth, noting that this initiative complements Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Viksit Bharat 2047'. She urged global industrial groups to collaborate on water conservation, groundwater research, and water security in drought-prone areas of Maharashtra. As the Guardian Minister of Pune, Sunetra Pawar assured full cooperation to all stakeholders in the industrial sector, reaffirming that the state government stands firmly behind industries to address their challenges. Martin Brudermuller (Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Mercedes-Benz Group AG), Ola Kallenius (Chairman of the Board of Management and Global Head, Mercedes-Benz Group AG), and Jorg Burzer (Member of the Board of Management and CTO) shared their remarks. Santosh Iyer, Managing Director of Mercedes-Benz India, provided an introductory overview of the company's progress over the past thirty years and expressed appreciation for the state government's strong support.
Telangana: ED arrests 4 in call centre scam targeting US nationals
Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Nov 4 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate has arrested four key accused in connection with an ongoing money laundering investigation into a fake call centre scam targeting US nationals. ED, Hyderabad Zonal Office arrested Harshil Nayanbhai Raval, Jaswant Singh, Chetan Munjal, and Pranav Pithadia under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 and produced them before the Special Court in Nampally, which remanded them to judicial custody. The Central agency said in a release on Wednesday that it had arrested Vikas Nimar, Tarachand Nimar and Mohd. Irfan Ansari in July-August in the same case. With the latest arrests, the total number of persons arrested by the ED in the case has gone up to seven. On September 15, the ED conducted searches in Patiala, Pune and Chandigarh, wherein three live call centres were detected with around 220 persons working at the time of searches. Digital devices along with cash and records were seized during the searches. Forensic examination has so far been completed on 79 digital devices, comprising 65 mobile phones, 13 laptops and computers and one data storage disk, which were found to hold the chats, ledgers, calling data, victim records and crypto wallets of the syndicate. The ED investigation was initiated into offences of cheating, forgery and criminal conspiracy committed against residents of the US through call centres, operated from India, involving impersonation of government officials and use of forged government documents and identity cards. According to the agency, the investigation has revealed that the syndicate operated organised calling floors (fake call centres) in which the staff worked as dialers, bankers and closers. US nationals were contacted on the pretext of fraudulent purchases or charges on their accounts and were thereafter intimidated by callers impersonating officials of US agencies such as the Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of Justice, Federal Trade Commission and Department of the Treasury, using forged identity cards, badges, official letters and court documents. Under the threat of legal action, the victims were induced to hand over cash and gold to pick-up persons, send cash in parcels through courier services, transfer funds to US bank accounts of money mule channels and were also routed through accounts in Dubai and other countries, the ED said. Explaining how the call centre cheated US nationals, the ED said lists of about 20 lakh US telephone numbers, with names, addresses and age, many of elderly persons, were loaded into auto diallers hosted on servers in Germany and Finland. Victims received fake alerts of purchases, refunds or a virus on their computer, or a call from a US number, and were made to call a toll-free helpline answered from India. According to ED, callers posed as officers of the DEA, Department of Justice, FTC and US Treasury, showing forged ID cards, badges, seizure notices and court orders, and said the victims accounts were linked to drugs or money laundering. Victims were threatened with arrest and freezing of all savings. They were told to keep the matter secret and to safeguard their money with the government. Victims bought gold bars, handed over cash to pick up persons, sent cash hidden in parcels by courier, wired money to mule accounts and Dubai companies, deposited cash at Bitcoin ATMs or bought gift cards. Dollars were settled at a daily rupee rate and moved to India through hawala and angadia tokens, crypto (USDT) and accounts in Dubai and Hong Kong, and invested in properties, gold, vehicles and businesses. Dialers made the first contact, bankers checked the victims savings, and closers posing as US officers took the money. ED identified 927 approved collections of about US$ 27.39 million (about Rs. 261 crore) between July 2025 and September 2026. The operation spanned several countries. Calls were placed from India to residents of the United States using lead lists of 20 lakh persons, US telephone numbers and auto-dialler servers hosted in Germany and Finland. The investigation has revealed that proceeds were collected in the US and routed through accounts of companies in the United Arab Emirates (Dubai) and Hong Kong, and through crypto-assets, before reaching India through hawala and angadia channels. A total of 549 victims in the US have been named so far. Many of them were born in the 1940s. As many as 6,463 US numbers were called or messaged. Investigation revealed that Pranav Pithadia was the owner and manager of the Patiala calling floors. The investigation is continuing to identify further proceeds of crime, trace the money trail and ascertain the involvement of other persons/entities in the offence of money laundering.
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Diwali 2026: Central Railway extends 36 special train trips from Mumbai, Pune
The extended services will connect Mumbai and Pune with destinations including Samastipur, Banaras, Madgaon, Mau, Danapur, Sanganer, Ghazipur City and Thiruvananthapuram North. The extension covers eight pairs of special trains operating from LTT, Hadapsar and Khadki
Diwali 2026 travel rush: Private bus fares soar to Rs 7,000, Pune RTO steps in
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With the Diwali festival around the corner, Maharashtra's private bus operators have hiked their ticket prices sharply, skyrocketing some fares to Rs 7,000. This has sparked outrage among passengers, leading many to voice their dissatisfaction online. In an effort to combat this issue, the Pune Regional Transport Office is conducting inspections and urging travelers to report any cases of fare overcharging promptly.
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 4 (IANS) The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) core committee, headed by party president and Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Sunetra Pawar, on Wednesday decided that the party's ministers and legislators will meet Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis after Diwali, with a plea to ensure speedy completion of the ongoing CID probe into the death of Ajit Pawar in a plane crash on January 28 in Baramati. The aim is also not to give an opportunity to the Opposition, especially NCP(SP) Legislator, Rohit Pawar, who has been taking up the issue repeatedly and accusing the Fadnavis government of delay in completing the probe. The core committee will also make a fresh plea for a CBI probe into the case. The core committee also took a decision to fight the NCP vs NCP(SP) case in the Supreme Court by fielding veteran legal counsels. Incidentally, the core committee refrained from discussing the ongoing tussle between the senior and youth leaders over the NCP's functioning and implementation of a strategy to consolidate its position in the state and increase the party's pan-India presence. The core committee meeting was attended by NCP Working President Praful Patel, Maharashtra unit chief Sunil Tatkare, ministers Chhagan Bhujbal and Hasan Mushrif, former ministers Dilip Walse Patil and Dhananjay Munde, party MP Parth Pawar and youth leader Jay Pawar. NCP sources privy to today's core committee's decision said it was taken days after Ajit Pawar's son Jay Pawar on October 28 visited the CID headquarters in Pune to review the investigation's progress. He requested an update on the timeline, pending technical clearance reports, and stressed the need for transparency and swift completion. The CID has been actively reviewing operational elements and conducting initial enquiries alongside family members and political representatives. CID officials maintained that the investigation is progressing steadily, citing that crucial technical reports and inputs from specialised civil aviation agencies are being systematically evaluated to conclude the final probe report. As far as a CBI probe is concerned, in February 2026, following demands from Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar and other senior NCP leaders, the Maharashtra government formally submitted a recommendation to transfer the case to the CBI. The decision aimed to ensure transparency given public concern and political allegations surrounding the crash. CM Fadnavis subsequently clarified that while the recommendation for a CBI enquiry stands, the CBI's active criminal/sabotage probe will formally proceed once the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) releases its final technical findings. Technical evaluations by the AAIB generally take up to a year to determine the exact cause-of-crash factors. Meanwhile, the core committee also reviewed the present status of the NCP vs NCP(SP) case in the Supreme Court and it was unanimously decided to fight it with the help of a battery of senior lawyers. The status of the dispute between the Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) in the Supreme Court revolves around interim directions regarding party symbols and names, alongside the pending challenge against the Election Commission of India's (ECI) decision. The Sharad Pawar faction filed a petition challenging the ECIs decision that recognised Ajit Pawars group as the official NCP and granted them the original 'Clock' symbol. The Supreme Court issued notice to the Ajit Pawar faction while allowing the underlying dispute to be adjudicated on its merits. The court provisionally permitted Ajit Pawar's group to use the 'Clock' symbol for elections, subject to adding a prominent disclaimer in all campaign materials and advertisements stating that the symbol's allocation remains sub-judice and subject to the courts final decision. The Supreme Court granted official recognition to the name 'Nationalist Congress Party Sharadchandra Pawar' (NCP-SP) and allotted them the 'Man Blowing Turha' symbol. The Supreme Court directed the Ajit Pawar faction to strictly refrain from using the photos, name, or videos of founder Sharad Pawar in their political campaigns or publicity materials, instructing them to stand on their own feet and create their distinct identity. The main constitutional challengeregarding whether the ECI's application of the majority test within the legislative wing was legally soundremains before a Supreme Court Bench headed by the Chief Justice of India. The interim arrangements regarding party names and symbols continue to govern both factions pending the court's final order, said party sources. Today's core committee meeting took place amid growing tension between the veterans and 'Young Turks'. It was the second meeting after the core committee met on Monday soon after senior leaders met Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday and complained about the unilateral functioning of NCP MP Parth Pawar and their neglect in decision-making. Today's core committee meeting is also important as party legislators and ministers on Tuesday expressed serious concerns over the frictions and claimed the party was weakening in the absence of unity. Earlier, in a meeting held on Tuesday, NCP leaders and MLAs voiced strong concerns, stating that the party appears weak and that grassroots members are left in the dark given the ongoing friction in the senior leadership.
Forevermark Diamond Jewellery Enters Pune with Its First Boutique
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Mercedes-Benz Unveils All-New Made-In-India Electric GLC At Pune Plant
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Ajit Pawar, alongside Santosh Iyer, MD & CEO of Mercedes-Benz India, unveiled the all-new made in India Electric GLC at the Mercedes-Benz Pune plant. The electric SUV brings a host of next-generation technologies, including an NVIDIA-powered onboard computing stack for Mercedes-Benz's next-gen MB.OS, a massive 39.1-inch 8K display, and much more.
Indias auto sector industrial leasing hits 5.4 million sq ft as manufacturers scale up: Report
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) India's automotive and ancillary sector leased around 5.4 million sq ft of industrial space between 2024 and the first half of 2026, accounting for nearly 13 per cent of the country's built-up industrial demand during the period, a report said on Wednesday. According to a CBRE report, domestic companies remained the biggest drivers of demand, contributing 57 per cent of industrial space absorption, while occupiers from the Asia-Pacific region accounted for 26 per cent and those from Europe, the Middle East and Africa contributed 15 per cent. City-wise, Pune emerged as the largest market for automotive industrial leasing with a 28 per cent share, followed by Delhi-NCR at 25 per cent and Chennai at 20 per cent. The report noted a growing preference among automotive companies for larger and more advanced manufacturing facilities. Anshuman Magazine, Chairman and CEO, India, South-East Asia, Middle East and Africa, CBRE, said India's automotive manufacturing base is becoming more diversified, with domestic demand providing scale while stronger exports, EVs and advanced components broaden the sector. He added that as manufacturers plan larger, more technologically advanced facilities, competitiveness will depend on industrial land, reliable infrastructure and utilities, skilled talent, supplier networks and logistics connectivity. During the first half of 2026, leases for facilities measuring between 100,000 sq ft and 200,000 sq ft accounted for 46 per cent of total industrial space take-up, while facilities larger than 200,000 sq ft contributed another 38 per cent, according to the report. Together, large-format facilities represented 84 per cent of industrial leasing in the sector. Moreover, the report showed that vehicle production touched 35 million units in FY26, while automotive exports rose 14.7 per cent year-on-year to about $26 billion The sector currently contributes nearly half of India's manufacturing GDP, it added. CBRE said stronger domestic demand, rising exports, electric vehicle manufacturing and growing production of advanced components are broadening India's automotive manufacturing base and influencing location choices for new facilities. On the warehousing front, the automotive and ancillary segment leased about 12.4 million sq ft between 2021 and the first half of 2026. Chennai led warehouse leasing with a 29 per cent share, followed by Delhi-NCR at 22 per cent and Bengaluru at 14 per cent. Meanwhile, tyre manufacturers, passenger vehicle makers and component suppliers collectively accounted for more than two-thirds of warehouse demand during the period, according to the report.
Railways logs record freight loading in Oct
New Delhi: Indian Railways achieved its highest-ever freight loading for October, transporting 145.07 million tonnes of freight during the month, compared to 133.93 million tonnes in the same period last year, marking a growth of 8.32 per cent, the ministry said on Wednesday.The ministry said that several major commodities registered encouraging growth during the month, with food grains loading increasing by 26.3 per cent, domestic coal by 16.0 per cent, Balance Other Goods by 11.0 per cent, clinker by 10.4 per cent, domestic containers by 6.3 per cent, iron ore by 5.0 per cent, mineral oil by 1.9 per cent and finished steel by 0.5 per cent.Also Read: NCRTC to run 20 additional Namo Bharat Trips from November 4 amid rising pollutionTo meet the increased requirement of power houses, Indian Railways stepped up domestic coal transportation, supplying an average of 469.8 rakes per day during October 2026, compared to 393.2 rakes per day in the corresponding month last year, registering a growth of 19.5 per cent, a press note from the Railway Ministry added.It further claimed that the strong performance in October 2026 builds upon the growth recorded during the first seven months of FY 2026-27 (April-October).Also Read: Pune Metro gets Pink Line as Modi lays foundation for four new corridors worth Rs 13,500 croreDuring this period, Indian Railways loaded 978.78 million tonnes of freight, compared to 935.10 million tonnes during the corresponding period last year, registering a growth of 4.67 per cent, it said.Speaking on passenger traffic, the ministry said that it also witnessed steady growth during October as Indian Railways carried 64.72 crore passengers, compared to 63.52 crore passengers during the corresponding month last year.According to officials, during April-October this year, Indian Railways carried 443.8 crore passengers, compared to 431.4 crore during the corresponding period last year. The Non-Suburban segment recorded growth of 4.2 per cent, while the Suburban segment registered an increase of 1.7 per cent.
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Sharad Pawar Discharged from Hospital, Heads Home to Mumbai
Sharad Pawar has been discharged from a Pune hospital and is now on his way to his residence in Mumbai following health improvements. Sharad Pawar Discharged from Hospital, Heads Home to Mumbai
Amit Sadh has developed a loyal following thanks to his dashing looks, impressive acting talent and outspoken, no-nonsense personality off-screen. In recent years, he has won appreciation for his performances in acclaimed projects like Breathe, Avrodh: The Siege Within and Jeet Ki Zid. The actor is now gearing up for the theatrical release of his upcoming film, Pratap. Interestingly, this marks his first film in a significant role in eight years to receive a proper theatrical release, the last being Gold (2018). Bollywood Hungama exclusively spoke to Amit Sadh during the promotions of Pratap and asked him how he usually spends the day when his film releases in cinemas. Amit candidly admitted, It's been many years since my film has released theatrically. So, I dont know what I used to do on the day of release. When reminded that he did have a theatrical release last year with Pune Highway (2025), Amit Sadh clarified, I dont call Pune Highway a proper theatrical release. It was a token release to put it on OTT. When you want to premiere your film on streaming, you have to do some things. He added, I was very disappointed by the manner in which Pune Highway was released. It becomes a forced release when the OTT platform dictates that you need to do something (and only then will they buy the film). We all know this by now. Amit Sadh further stated, My last release was Gold (2018). After that, Pratap will be my next big theatrical release. Of course, I am not complaining. I had great work on digital like Breathe, Zid, Avrodh, etc. Speaking about his expectations from Pratap, the actor said, Pratap is getting a good theatrical release. I am thankful to my producer. We have a great team and all of them are doing a good job. I really hope we can get people to cinemas on November 20. Incidentally, after Gold, Amit Sadh was also seen in the Hrithik Roshan-starrer Super 30 (2019), which enjoyed a theatrical release. However, his role in the film was relatively brief and could be described as a special appearance. Also Read: Pratap: Amit Sadh starrer gets a custom-built jail set in Bhopal to recreate the films prison world
Sharad Pawar discharged from hospital following medical observation; condition stable
Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) chief Sharad Pawar was discharged from Pune's Ruby Hall Clinic on Wednesday morning after undergoing a medical examination and observation. According to an official statement issued by Dr Purvez K Grant, Chief Cardiologist, Chairman and Managing Trustee of Ruby Hall Clinic, Pawar is stable and doing well. Mr Sharad Pawar has been discharged from Ruby Hall Clinic today. He is stable and doing well. He will be travelling directly from the hospital to his residence in Mumbai. We wish him good health and a speedy recovery, the statement said. Speaking to reporters, Vitthal Maniyar, a family friend of Sharad Pawar, said that all his medical reports were satisfactory and there was no reason for concern. His health is good, and he is not facing any particular difficulty. He had a cough and phlegm two days ago, following which he was admitted here. All the medical examinations were conducted, and the reports were good. There was nothing in th...
Pune: Constable allegedly drives car into Pune Police Commissioner's bungalow
A Pune Police constable allegedly under the influence of alcohol rammed his car into the gate of Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar's official bungalow on Tuesday. The constable was detained
Kolte-Patil Q2 results: Net profit at 5.7 cr, income jumps over 2-fold
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'Drunk' cop rams car into Pune police commissioner Amitesh Kumar's bungalow gate
Constable Rams Car Into Pune Top Cop's Residence
A police constable in Pune, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, rammed his car into the gate of Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar's official bungalow on Tuesday evening. The constable, who has a history of disciplinary issues and mental health concerns, was detained, with no injuries reported.
Amid growing tension, NCP chief Sunetra Pawar calls core committee meeting today
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 4 (IANS) Amid growing tension between the veterans and young turks, the NCP chief and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar has convened an urgent meeting of the core committee on Wednesday at her official residence, Devgiri. This is the second meeting after the core committee first met on Monday. The first meeting happened after the senior leaders met Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday and complained about the unilateral functioning of NCP MP Parth Pawar and their neglect in decision-making. Wednesday's core committee meeting is also important after the party legislators and ministers on Tuesday expressed serious concerns over internal frictions and claimed the party is weakening in the absence of unity. Sources said the core committee is expected to discuss the visits of ministers, legislators and MPs to the drought-hit areas and activating the party strengthening programme. Earlier, in a meeting held on Tuesday, NCP leaders and MLAs voiced strong concerns, stating that the party appears weak and that grassroots members are left in the dark about ongoing friction among senior leadership. The meeting of all NCP MLAs took place at the official residence of the party's National President and Deputy Chief Minister, Sunetra Pawar. Key leaders, including National Working President Praful Patel, State President Sunil Tatkare, senior leader Chhagan Bhujbal, and Dilip Walse Patil, were in attendance, along with over 20 MLAs. During the meeting, State President Sunil Tatkare guided the MLAs on party organisation and how to tackle the severe drought situation prevailing across the state. Tatkare instructed all MLAs to visit drought-affected areas to understand the grievances of farmers and make concerted efforts to secure government assistance for them. Party minister Makarand Patil and legislators Anil Bhaidas Patil and Sangram Jagtap raised the issue of internal friction and what was happening at the level of seniors. They argued that the party is becoming weak in the absence of a show of unity. Anil Bhaidas Patil raised a demand that the party should make concerted efforts to reclaim the crucial Finance portfolio. Additionally, several MLAs voiced complaints regarding alliance partners within the ruling Mahayuti coalition. Notably, a majority of the MLAs, including Sunil Shelke, complained that their constituency works were not being processed or approved under the departments managed by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Further, Minister Makarand Patil complained about the BJP's dominance and its efforts to weaken the allies. He narrated the manner in which the BJP won the Satara Zilla Parishad polls, bypassing the NCP and Shiv Sena. He said that the NCP and Shiv Sena therefore fought together the recently concluded elections to the Satara District Central Cooperative Bank against the BJP. MLA Saroj Ahire claimed that the BJP and the Nashik District administration are not keeping her in the loop, especially during the implementation of a slew of works for the Sinhasth Kumbh Mela. Another MLA, Hiraman Khosksar, apprehended that if the NCP got a step-motherly treatment in the allocation of funds, they would face defeat in the 2029 Assembly polls. Following instructions from the senior leadership encouraging legislators to freely express their challenges and opinions, the MLAs directly questioned the top brass regarding ongoing internal conflicts within the party. On Monday, the senior leaders, including Praful Patel, Chhagan Bhujbal and Dilip Walse Patil, briefed the core committee about their meeting with HM Amit Shah. They told the party chief how BJP and HM Shah are concerned over the present state of affairs of the NCP, emphasising the need for corrective steps. The delegation comprising all top leaders of the party, except Pawars, was reportedly advised by HM Shah to 'pull up the socks' as the collapse of the NCP organisation was hurting Mahayuti in Maharashtra. The NCP leaders had sought HM Shah's appointment to discuss the organisational matters as well as allotment of cabinet portfolios in Maharashtra, due to the NCP. The delegation included Rajya Sabha member Praful Patel, NCP state chief Sunil Tatkare, minister Hasan Mushrif, Chhagan Bhujbal, former Ministers Dilip Walse-Patil and Dhananjay Munde. Bhujbal's nephew and former Lok Sabha member Sameer was also part of the delegation. Both Patel and Tatkare, in the past, have openly called for introspection within the NCP following its defeat in the recently held legislative council elections. Bhujbal is miffed over the decision to appoint MLC Zeeshan Siddique as Mumbai NCP chief without even informing him. Both Walse-Patil and Munde are out of the state cabinet despite vacancies. The Finance portfolio, which was originally with the NCP, was taken up by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after the death of Ajit Pawar. Despite repeated demands, the BJP has not handed over the portfolio to the NCP. Mushrif was asked to step aside from Pune graduates' constituency polls after the NCP let go of its claim and gave the seat to the BJP. Mushrif's trusted aide, Bhaiyya Mane, was to contest the election originally. Sources within the NCP said that a lack of collective leadership within the NCP was one of the key issues discussed with HM Shah. While the issue of lack of collective leadership within the party was discussed, it was told to them that the NCP leaders need to ensure smooth functioning of the party, said an NCP leader privy to the discussions. These leaders were told that the problems within the NCP organisation are not harming them only, but being in Mahayuti, it is affecting the ruling alliance as a whole. If these issues are not resolved, then the alliance will face problems, the source said. Another party leader confirmed that HM Shah maintained that the BJP was closely observing the developments in Maharashtra. The NCP officially downplayed the visit. It is highly unfortunate that unnecessary political colour is being given to the Wednesday meeting in Delhi between Union Home Minister Amit Shah and senior leaders of the Nationalist Congress Party, attempting to fabricate a narrative of internal party differences, said Umesh Patil, National Spokesperson, NCP. Patil said that the meeting of senior NCP leaders took place after Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar, in her last meeting with HM Shah, had mentioned that a delegation of senior leaders from the party would be meeting him and had requested time to be made available. He said that it appears that certain unseen forces are planting such reports to create an artificial narrative that there are internal differences within the Nationalist Congress Party and a lack of coordination in the leadership.
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