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Phonsok Ladakhi named Ladakhs road safety ambassador
Srinagar, Oct 5:The Ladakh administration has appointed veteran actor, musician and social advocate Phonsok Ladakhi as the Union Territorys Road Safety Ambassador to promote traffic discipline and road safety across the high-altitude region. An order issued by the Regional Transport Office (RTO), Ladakh, said the appointment was made to strengthen road safety awareness and give a strong local identity to road safety initiatives in the Union Territory. Ladakhi is the first Bollywood actor from Ladakh and an alumnus of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune. He is also an actor, singer, lyricist and composer and has worked in Indian films, television and theatre. The order described him as a prominent citizen of Ladakh with wide public acceptance and strong connections in the film industry. The appointment is purely honorary in nature, the order said, adding that Ladakhi will support the Transport Department and RTO in spreading road safety awareness through public messages, campaigns, media outreach and other suitable activities. He may also use his public goodwill and media presence to promote road safety initiatives in the larger public interest, it said. The RTO will coordinate with the road safety ambassador for effective utilisation of his services in ongoing and future road safety programmes. The appointment comes amid expanding road infrastructure, increasing local vehicular traffic and a continuous influx of tourist vehicles in Ladakh, making traffic management and road safety key concerns for the Union Territory. Officials said road safety in Ladakhs challenging terrain requires not only enforcement but also a culture of caution and respect for mountain driving norms. Road safety in a terrain as challenging as Ladakh demands not just strict enforcement, but a genuine culture of caution and respect for mountain driving norms, officials said. They said Ladakhis public reach across generations would help take road safety messages directly to people. As ambassador, Ladakhi will work with the Ladakh Transport Department, traffic police and civil society organisations to support targeted road safety awareness campaigns. Ladakhi trained in classical acting at FTII and went on to represent the Trans-Himalayan region in mainstream Indian cinema, television and theatre. He has also emerged as a cultural figure and advocate for social causes in Ladakh.
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What to Do When Your ID Shows a City You No Longer Live In
Your Aadhaar still shows your parents' address in the town you grew up in. You've been living in Pune for three years, renting a flat, working a steady job. Now you need a loan, and the application wants address proof you don't quite have in the right form. It's one of the most common paperwork snags in India, affecting almost anyone who moved for work, and it's far more fixable than it looks at first. Why the Mismatch Happens So Often Most people's official documents were created before they moved. Aadhaar, PAN and passport tend to carry the address of wherever you lived when you applied for them, usually a family home. Updating them takes effort that never quite reaches the top of the list, especially when everyday life doesn't require it. Then a loan application asks for proof of where you actually live, and the gap suddenly matters. Lenders see this constantly, which is precisely why the process accommodates it rather than treating it as a red flag. Do Lenders Actually Reject You for This? Rarely, on its own. A mismatch between your document address and your current city is an administrative issue, not a creditworthiness issue, and lenders assess it that way. What causes problems is failing to address the gap at all, or submitting paperwork that contradicts itself without explanation. Provide proof of where you live now alongside your existing documents and most applications proceed normally. It's worth reviewing a lender's personal loan eligibility requirements beforehand, since a few also have rules about which cities they serve, which is a separate consideration from your paperwork. Permanent Address and Current Address Are Different Things This distinction solves most of the confusion. Application forms usually ask for both a permanent address and a current or correspondence address, and they're not expected to match. Your permanent address is the one on your identity documents, typically your family home. Your current address is where you actually live and receive post. Filling in both honestly is the correct approach, not a workaround. The lender then verifies the current address separately, which is what the additional documents are for. Verification may also involve a phone call or, less commonly now, a visit, so make sure the contact details you give match the address you've declared. What Counts as Current Address Proof? Several documents can establish where you live now: - A rent agreement in your name, which many lenders prefer to be registered or notarised rather than a plain signed copy. - A utility bill in your name, such as electricity, gas or a postpaid phone connection, usually from the last few months. - A bank statement showing your current address, particularly from an account where you've already updated it. - A letter from your employer confirming your residential address, which carries weight for salaried applicants. - Your passport, if it was issued or updated after you moved. The practical difficulty is that renters often have none of these in their own name, since utilities frequently stay with the landlord. If that's your situation, a registered rent agreement combined with an employer letter is usually the strongest pairing available to you. Those sharing a flat where the agreement is in a flatmate's name face a harder version of the same problem, and asking to be named on the agreement at renewal is worth the small effort. Updating Aadhaar as a Longer-Term Fix Worth doing regardless of the loan. Aadhaar allows an address update, and once it reflects your current city, the mismatch disappears for every future application, not just this one. The update generally requires a supporting document such as a rent agreement or utility bill, and it takes some time to process, so it won't help if you need funds this week. Think of it as removing a recurring obstacle rather than solving today's problem. The same applies to updating the address on your bank account, which is usually quicker and makes your statements immediately useful as proof. What Should You Do Before Applying? A little preparation saves considerable back and forth. Gather whatever current address evidence you have and check the dates, since utility bills and statements are often required to be recent. Confirm with the lender which documents they accept for a current address, because the list varies and it's a two-minute question that prevents a rejected submission. Fill in both addresses on the form rather than leaving one blank or entering the same one twice. Above all, be accurate: submitting an address you don't actually live at creates a KYC problem far more serious than the inconvenience you were trying to avoid. The documents for personal loan applications are straightforward once you know which combination your lender wants. The Bottom Line An address that doesn't match your current city is ordinary, expected, and something lenders handle every day. Declare both your permanent and current addresses honestly, back the current one with a rent agreement, utility bill, bank statement or employer letter, and check in advance what your lender accepts. Then update your Aadhaar and bank records when you have a spare afternoon, so the next application doesn't raise the question at all.
Pune dairy case: SC quashes Rs 5 lakh compensation order against Maharashtra FDA
The Supreme Court has quashed a Rs 5 lakh compensation order against Maharashtra FDA in the Pune dairy case involving Gurunanak Dairy & Sweets, after the establishments food licence was suspended following a food poisoning complaint
Navi Mumbai Airport expands multimodal transport network ahead of winter flight schedule
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Oct 5 (IANS) Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is strengthening its public transport and ground mobility infrastructure ahead of the Winter Schedule 2026-27, with a wider network of buses, taxis, autorickshaws, car rentals, and airport shuttles aimed at improving connectivity across Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Pune and the wider Mumbai Metropolitan Region, it was announced on Monday. The airport, operated by Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), is preparing for the Winter Schedule that will run from October 25, 2026, to March 27, 2027. As part of the expansion, the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) will launch e-Shivai electric bus services from NMIA on October 7. The first phase of MSRTC services will connect the airport with Dadar, Borivali and Pune. Fares from NMIA have been set at Rs 450 for Pune, Rs 210 for Borivali, and Rs 170 for Dadar East. Children below 12 years and women travelling with a National Common Mobility Card will be eligible for a 50 per cent fare concession. The Dadar-NMIA service will operate through Sion and Atal Setu, while the Borivali-NMIA route will connect CSMIA Terminal 1, Bandra, and Atal Setu. The Pune route will have two daily services, with one operating in the morning and another in the afternoon. MSRTC also plans to introduce services connecting NMIA with Thane and Nashik by mid-November. Private bus operator Chalo Bus is already providing 21 daily services connecting NMIA with Marol in Andheri East, Bandra, Dadar, and the World Trade Centre in Colaba. The operator is also adding capacity during peak periods to cater to passenger and airport employee movement. Within Navi Mumbai, Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport (NMMT) is operating seven dedicated airport routes, A1 to A7, linking Terminal 1 with Kharkopar, Targhar, Belapur, Nerul, Panvel, Khandeshwar and the Airport Project Office. Services between Belapur and Nerul are available every 15-20 minutes during peak hours, while further connectivity to Vashi and Panvel is planned. The airport is also expanding taxi and last-mile connectivity. Uber Go and Uber Premier will provide app-based cab services, while Uber Auto will cater to passengers seeking on-demand autorickshaw services for shorter journeys. Prepaid taxi and autorickshaw facilities, along with car rental services, are also being introduced at the airport. Bharat Taxi is scheduled to begin operations at NMIA from October 10 with a dedicated fleet of up to 40 vehicles, adding another option for passengers travelling to and from the airport. A complimentary inter-airport shuttle service is also being introduced between NMIA and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA). Operated by Cityflo, Aarya and Chalo, the shuttle will run every hour and provide passengers with a direct transfer option between Mumbai's two airports. Overall ground transport capacity at NMIA is being scaled up to 4,594 vehicles and services, including 3,787 app-based taxis, 184 car rentals, 171 autorickshaws and 547 buses. The airport is also deploying mobility signage, improved wayfinding systems and on-ground passenger assistance, with designated areas for buses, shuttles, arrivals, departures and private vehicles.
Jhamtani Earns Great Place To Work Certification, Strengthening Its Focus on People and Culture
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], October 5: Jhamtani, a Pune-based real estate developer with a legacy spanning more than four decades, has been Great Place To Work Certified for September 2026-September 2027, following an employee workplace assessment conducted by Great Place To Work India, the organisation that certifies companies based on their workplace culture and employee experience. 93% of their people said Jhamtani is a place where trust, collaboration and leadership come together to create a great workplace.
Arijit Singh announces 9-city India Tour 2027 to mark 20 years in music
Arijit Singh has announced his biggest-ever India tour, which will take him across nine cities between January and May 2027. The tour will mark 20 years of his journey in the music industry and bring his music to audiences across some of the countrys large-scale venues. Titled Kotak Solitaire presents Arijit Singh India Tour 2027 powered by Visa, the tour will begin in Ahmedabad on January 9 and conclude in Hyderabad on May 15. The singer will also perform in Chandigarh, Jaipur, Mumbai, Bengaluru, New Delhi, Pune and Indore. Produced and promoted by Team Innovation, the tour will feature multiple stadium-scale presentations. Tickets will be available exclusively through thumpN. The performances are expected to feature songs from different phases of Arijit Singhs career, covering the music that has connected with listeners over the years. The production will include a multi-tiered stage with an extended runway, allowing the singer to perform closer to different sections of the audience. The shows will also feature 360-degree spatial audio, LED fixtures, panoramic screens, laser arrays and pyrotechnics. Speaking about the tour, Arijit Singh said, 20 years of music is a journey I feel very grateful for. The greatest part of it has always been the people - the listeners who have given these songs a life of their own. Im really looking forward to travelling across India and experiencing that love together, live on stage. There are so many songs, so many memories and so many people to meet. I cant wait. Mohit Bijlani, Founder, Team Innovation, said, We take immense pride in presenting a nationwide tour of this magnitude to audiences across the country. Bringing Indias most loved voice to so many cities is a deeply meaningful milestone for our team. It is a genuine tribute to an extraordinary musical legacy, and we are thrilled to create an unprecedented live event. Every single detail of this journey is being designed to world-class standards, offering fans a live experience at a scale never seen before in his home country. Varun Khare, CEO, thumpN, said, There are very few artists whose announcement can make an entire country stop and ask one question: When do the tickets go on sale? Arijit Singh is one of them. His music has an extraordinary ability to bring people together - and we expect these shows to be exactly that. Thousands of people singing the same words, at the same time, in the same place. For thumpN, being the ticketing platform for this tour is a privilege. Our job is to make sure that getting from I need to be there to actually being there in the moment is as seamless as possible. Were incredibly excited to bring this experience to fans across all 9 cities. Alaap Gosher, CEO & Co-Founder, TM Ventures, said, This tour has been an exciting opportunity to bring together the experience and expertise of the people weve worked with for over 13 years with a fresh team of creative minds and new perspectives. Theres something powerful about combining deep knowledge of the artist and his live journey with a new generation of creative thinking. With an artist like Arijit, the ambition has always been to keep evolving the live experience, and this time we wanted to challenge ourselves to look at the show through a completely fresh lens - bringing new ideas and approaches while staying rooted in what makes his connection with audiences so unique. Its been an incredible journey of combining experience with fresh thinking to build something that feels both familiar and completely new, and we cant wait for audiences across India to experience it. Gaurav Ramdev, Head Of Marketing, India And South Asia, Visa, said, Music has an incredible power to connect people, and Arijit Singh's journey over the past 20 years reflects that beautifully. At Visa, we believe in being present wherever our cardholders want to be, whether that's an everyday purchase or a once-in-a-lifetime moment. This tour represents millions of fans coming together to celebrate songs that have become the soundtrack to their lives, and we're proud to help make those moments possible. Because at Visa, we don't just enable transactions, we power the extraordinary moments that move people. The Kotak Solitaire Visa Credit Card pre-sale will begin on October 10, 2026, at 12 PM and continue until October 11 at 2 PM. The pre-sale for all Kotak Visa Credit Cards will run from October 11 at 12 PM to October 13 at 2 PM. The general sale will begin on October 13 at 2 PM onwards. Also Read : Arijit Singh voices Main Na Raha Mera title track featuring Adhyayan Suman and Divita Rai
Ali Fazal celebrates one month of Mirzapur: The Movie; says, Now go watch Drishyam 3
Ali Fazal has marked Mirzapur: The Movie completing a month in theatres with a note of gratitude for the audience. The actor, who plays Guddu Pandit in the film, thanked viewers for their response to the theatrical continuation of the popular franchise and also encouraged them to support other films currently playing in cinemas, including Ajay Devgn-starrer Drishyam 3. Taking to Instagram, Ali shared a selfie along with a handwritten note reflecting on the films theatrical run. The grill the focus. Bring it on. My film completes a month today in theatres. We did something right, I like to think. Thank you again for all the love, the actor wrote. Mirzapur: The Movie arrived in theatres on September 4. The film brought the story and characters from the popular OTT series to the big screen, with Ali reprising his role as Guddu Pandit. According to the figures mentioned in the report, the film has earned over Rs 215 crores net in India. Ali also used the occasion to acknowledge other films and specifically mentioned Drishyam The Conclusion, which released on October 2. Now go watch Drishyam 3. And other films. You have been an awesome audience. Keep the theatres alive, he added. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ali fazal (@alifazal9) Directed by Gurmmeet Singh and written by Puneet Krishna, Mirzapur: The Movie continues the conflict surrounding the throne of Mirzapur. Pankaj Tripathi returns as Kaleen Bhaiya, while Divyenndu reprises his role as Munna Bhaiya. Ravi Kishan plays the antagonist in the film. The movie is presented by Amazon MGM Studios and Excel Entertainment. Meanwhile, Drishyam: The Conclusion continues the story of Vijay Salgaonkar, played by Ajay Devgn, and his family. Set months after the events of Drishyam 2, the film revolves around another investigation that puts Vijay and his family under pressure. Tabu returns as Meera Deshmukh, while Jaideep Ahlawat joins the cast as a new police officer. Shriya Saran, Prakash Raj, Rajat Kapoor, Ishita Dutta, Mrunal Jadhav and Kamlesh Sawant are also part of the cast. According to the figures cited in the report, Drishyam 3 crossed Rs 170 crores in India within its first three days. Also Read : Mirzapur The Movie Box Office Day 25: Film collects Rs. 41 lakh on Monday, sees 63.72% drop; total reaches Rs. 211.94 crore
Rahul Gandhi to join MPSC protesters in Pune on Oct 7, 8
MPSC aspirants are protesting in Pune, demanding reforms and the resignation of the MPSC chairman due to alleged paper leaks. NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar announced that Rahul Gandhi is expected to meet the protesters on October 7 or 8. The Maharashtra government has already terminated an MPSC secretary and initiated a judicial inquiry into the commission's functioning.
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Arijit Singh to embark on nationwide tour starting January 2027 celebrating his 20 years in music
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 5 (IANS) Playback singer Arijit Singh, who has completed 2 decades in the business, has announced a 9-city stadium-scale India Tour from January 2027 to May 2027. The tour will span cities like Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Mumbai, Bengaluru, New Delhi, Pune, Indore and Hyderabad. Talking about the show, Arijit Singh said in a statement, 20 years of music is a journey I feel very grateful for. The greatest part of it has always been the people, the listeners who have given these songs a life of their own. He further mentioned, Im really looking forward to travelling across India and experiencing that love together, live on stage. There are so many songs, so many memories and so many people to meet. I cant wait. The experience will feature 360-degree spatial audio, kinetic LED fixtures, panoramic screens, laser arrays and stadium-scale pyrotechnics, with a live production designed to immerse fans in the experience. Mohit Bijlani, Founder, Team Innovation, said, We take immense pride in presenting a nationwide tour of this magnitude to audiences across the country. Bringing Indias most loved voice to so many cities is a deeply meaningful milestone for our team. It is a genuine tribute to an extraordinary musical legacy, and we are thrilled to create an unprecedented live event. Every single detail of this journey is being designed to world-class standards, offering fans a live experience at a scale never seen before in his home country. The tour is presented by Kotak Solitaire, and produced and promoted by Team Innovation. Varun Khare, CEO, thumpN said, There are very few artists whose announcement can make an entire country stop and ask one question:,When do the tickets go on sale? Arijit Singh is one of them. His music has an extraordinary ability to bring people together, and we expect these shows to be exactly that. Thousands of people singing the same words, at the same time, in the same place. For thumpN, being the ticketing platform for this tour is a privilege> Our job is to make sure that getting from I need to be there to actually being there in the moment is as seamless as possible. Were incredibly excited to bring this experience to fans across all 9 cities, he added.
Aaditya Thackeray to join Pune MPSC protest, backs demand for chairpersons exit
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Bharat Forge Ltd on Monday said it has secured a long-term contract from Pratt & Whitney Canada for the supply of mission-critical aerospace engine components. The components will be manufactured at Bharat Forge's aerospace facility in India, the company said. We look forward to supporting Pratt & Whitney Canada's programs and furthering India's advancement in aerospace manufacturing expertise, Amit Kalyani, Vice-Chairman and Joint Managing Director, Bharat Forge, said. This collaboration reflects Pratt & Whitney's commitment to building a resilient, high-performing global supply chain that supports its customers and future growth ambitions, said Nathalie Rivet, Vice President, Supply Chain, Pratt & Whitney Canada. Pune-based Bharat Forge is a global leader in providing high performance, innovative safety critical components and solutions for several sectors including automotive, power, oil and gas, construction & mining, rail, marine, defence and ...
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Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 5 (IANS) Veteran actors Jackie Shroff and Smita Jaykar, who shared the screen in Sanjay Leela Bhansalis Devdas, recently reunited for a day at the formers picturesque farmhouse. Smita took to her social media account to share a series of pictures from her visit, further giving fans a glimpse of her fun-filled day surrounded by nature and animals. Sharing the photos, she wrote, Day spent at Jackie Shroff farm house What an experience. She also added hashtags including #jackieshroff, #smitajaykar, #farmhouse and #dayspentwell. The pictures capture the actors enjoying the lush surroundings of Jackies farmhouse. In one picture, Smita is seen posing alongside Jackie and another guest. Another picture shows Smita posing with a man in front of a horse. The visit also appeared to be an animal-filled one, with Smita seen feeding and interacting with a cow. In another frame, she is seen holding a large yellow-green reptile, while another picture shows her happily posing with a fluffy white rabbit. Smita is also seen holding an iguana in another picture. The carousel gives a glimpse of Jackies farmhouse, located between Mumbai and Pune, that is known for its extensive greenery and a variety of animals, including cows, ducks and rabbits. The post also received a warm reaction from Jackies wife, Ayesha Shroff, who dropped pink heart emoticons in the comments. Jackie Shroff and Smita Jaykars reunion also brought back memories of their association with Devdas. In Bhansalis 2002 adaptation of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyays classic novel, Jackie played Chunnilal, Devdas close friend. Smita, meanwhile, played Kaushalya Mukherjee, Devdas mother. The films cast also included Shah Rukh Khan as Devdas Mukherjee, Aishwarya Rai as Paro, Madhuri Dixit as Chandramukhi, Kirron Kher as Sumitra and several other prominent actors. Released in 2002, Devdas was directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and produced by Bharat Shah. The film was based on Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyays celebrated novel and featured a screenplay by Bhansali and Prakash Kapadia. Ismail Darbar and Monty Sharma composed the music, while Binod Pradhan handled cinematography and Nitin Chandrakant Desai was responsible for the production design. The film went on to become one of the most celebrated films of Bhansalis career.
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Indias supercomputing capabilities are expanding rapidly, with the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) enabling wider access to high-performance computing for applications ranging from artificial intelligence and weather forecasting to healthcare, disaster management and space research, the government said on Sunday. Indias supercomputing journey has evolved significantly since the development of PARAM 8000 in the early 1990s, with the country now building a national high-performance computing ecosystem under the NSM, launched in April 2015. As of September 2026, the mission has deployed 40 supercomputers with a combined computing capacity of 68 petaflops (PF), strengthening access to advanced computing infrastructure across research and academic institutions. The government said high-performance computing is increasingly essential for accelerating scientific discovery and technological innovation, particularly as Indias digital ecosystem continues to generate large volumes of data. India generates nearly 20 per cent of the worlds data, while emerging applications such as artificial intelligence, weather prediction, climate modelling and space research require increasingly powerful computing infrastructure. Supercomputers enable massive datasets to be processed and complex simulations to be conducted at much faster speeds by combining large numbers of processors to perform calculations simultaneously. This makes them critical infrastructure for advanced scientific research and strategic applications. The government said HPC is already supporting applications with direct societal benefits, including crop-yield prediction, disease-outbreak tracking, drug discovery and forecasting areas likely to be affected by river floods. The technology is also being used across areas such as Computational Biology, Weather Prediction and Climate Modelling, Disaster Management, Big Data Analytics and Astrophysics, helping researchers tackle increasingly complex scientific and technological challenges. The National Supercomputing Mission was launched with an outlay of around Rs 4,500 crore and is jointly steered by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The mission aims to strengthen self-reliance in supercomputing and build indigenous high-performance computing capabilities in India. It promotes the use of supercomputing for research, development and problem-solving across a range of scientific and technological disciplines, while also developing solutions for societal applications. The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Pune, and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, are implementing the mission. Under the NSM, India is also developing indigenous technologies covering servers, software, cooling systems and networking, alongside expanding its supercomputing infrastructure.
BJP names three candidates for Maharashtra MLC polls; media baron's wife on the ruling party list
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BJP Names 3 Candidates For Maharashtra MLC Polls; Media Baron's Wife On The List
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Bird strike hits Pune flight near Hyderabad airport
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Sharad Pawar backs Thackeray brothers' protest, says SIR issue not limited to Mumbai
Nationalist Congress Party (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday backed the joint protest march being led by Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray in Mumbai against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, saying the demand was not limited to the city and that similar concerns were being raised across Maharashtra. Addressing a press conference, Pawar said political parties should come together to find a solution to alleged irregularities in the electoral process and take action against those found responsible. This demand is not limited to Mumbai. It is also being raised in Pune and Nagpur, and in several other parts of the state. The state government is going through the SIR process. When all concerned political parties come together to find a solution to this issue and take a decision regarding those who have committed irregularities, we will stand with them and extend our support, Pawar said. Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Th...
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday announced Dinesh Arya as its candidate for the 2026 Rajya Sabha biennial election in Uttarakhand and Rukmini Mallick (Koel Mallick) from West Bengal. In Uttarakhand, the by-election is necessitated by the completion of the term of sitting Rajya Sabha member Naresh Bansal. Actress-turned-politician Rukmini Mallick, popularly known as Koel Mallick, recently switched to the BJP from the Trinamool Congress. She resigned as Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha member in July this year, leaving the seat vacant and forcing a by-election. The Election Commission of India (ECI) on September 22 had announced the biennial elections for 11 Rajya Sabha seats, along with a by-election for one seat from West Bengal, on October 16. Of the 11 seats going to the polls in the biennial elections, 10 are from Uttar Pradesh, and one is from Uttarakhand. The West Bengal election will be held to fill a casual vacancy in the Upper House. The notification for the elections was issued on September 29, while the last date for filing nominations will be October 6. The scrutiny of nominations will be conducted on October 7, followed by the last date for withdrawal of candidature on October 9. Polling for the Rajya Sabha seats will be held on October 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., while counting of votes will begin at 5 p.m. on the same day. In Uttar Pradesh, the terms of 10 sitting Rajya Sabha members are coming to an end. The members whose terms are expiring include Arun Singh, Geeta alias Chandraprabha, Brij Lal, Ram Gopal Yadav, Ramji Gautam, B.L. Verma, Seema Dwivedi, Dinesh Sharma and Hardeep Singh Puri. Earlier in the day, the BJP announced its candidates for three Teachers' and Graduates' constituencies for the upcoming Maharashtra Legislative Council election. The BJP has fielded Smita Yogesh Jadhav from the Pune Division Graduates' constituency, Sudhakar Vitthalrao Kohle from the Nagpur Division Graduates' constituency and Kaustubh Muralidhar Gawde from the Pune Division Teachers' constituency. The announcement comes after discussions within the ruling alliance over the distribution of the five seats going to polls. According to MahaYuti leaders, the alliance has finalised a 3:1:1 formula for the elections. Under the arrangement, the BJP will contest three seats, while the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) will contest one seat and the Shiv Sena will contest the remaining one seat. The NCP has been allotted the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Graduates' constituency, while the Shiv Sena will contest the Amravati Teachers' constituency.
BJP announces 3 candidates for Maha Legislative Council polls
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 4 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday announced its candidates for three Teachers' and Graduates' constituencies for the upcoming Maharashtra Legislative Council elections, while the ruling MahaYuti alliance has finalised its seat-sharing arrangement for the polls. The BJP has fielded Smita Yogesh Jadhav from the Pune Division Graduates' constituency, Sudhakar Vitthalrao Kohle from the Nagpur Division Graduates' constituency and Kaustubh Muralidhar Gawde from the Pune Division Teachers' constituency. The announcement comes after discussions within the ruling alliance over the distribution of the five seats going to polls. According to MahaYuti leaders, the alliance has finalised a 3:1:1 formula for the elections. Under the arrangement, the BJP will contest three seats, while the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) will contest one seat and the Shiv Sena will contest the remaining one seat. The NCP has been allotted the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Graduates' constituency, while the Shiv Sena will contest the Amravati Teachers' constituency. Meanwhile, the Congress on Saturday announced its candidates for the upcoming elections, renominating two sitting members and fielding a new candidate for the third seat allotted to the party. In a release, the Congress said sitting MLC Abhijit Wanjari will contest from the Nagpur Division Graduates' constituency, while sitting member Jayant Dinkar Asagaonkar will seek re-election from the Pune Division Teachers' constituency. The party has also fielded newcomer Aditi Pohare from the Amravati Teachers' constituency. Voting for the Maharashtra Legislative Council elections across the three Graduates' and two Teachers' constituencies will take place on October 23. The Graduates' constituencies going to polls are Pune Division, Nagpur Division and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, formerly known as Aurangabad Division. The two Teachers' constituencies are Pune Division and Amravati Division.
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Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) MP Supriya Sule said that she has personally intervened to mediate the ongoing Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) student agitation, calling on Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to resolve the deadlock through executive dialogue. Addressing the media, Sule said that she has requested Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for an immediate pause in the demonstrations to allow constructive negotiations between the administration and the protesting aspirants. I had called the Chief Minister and urged that the agitation be paused so a solution could be found through dialogue. Pramod Patil was to convey certain instructions from the Chief Minister to the students and was supposed to call me after the discussion. I am awaiting his call, she said. The remarks came amid the ongoing agitation by MPSC aspirants over various examination-related demands. Students have previously held protests in Pune seeking action over alleged examination irre...
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Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 3 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said that Marathi is not merely a medium of communication but a bearer of rich culture and a witness to a glorious history. Endowed with a vast vocabulary, a rich literary tradition and diverse dialects, Marathi will be further empowered in the 21st century as a digital language and a language of knowledge, he said. Along with increasing the everyday use of Marathi, he urged expanding its application in modern domains such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital technology, quantum computing, space technology and biotechnology. Against the backdrop of Marathi receiving classical language status, CM Fadnavis was speaking at the launch of the Classical Marathi Language Week and Classical Marathi Language Honour Day. Stating that Marathi is inherently ancient and classical, CM Fadnavis said that receiving official recognition as a classical language from the Central Government is a moment of pride for all Marathi speakers. He noted that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, conferring classical language status on Marathi has highlighted Maharashtra's linguistic and cultural heritage at the national level. Reminding the audience of history, he added that Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj emphasised the native language alongside the vision of Swarajya, striving to promote Marathi in state administration and giving a new direction to its use in governance. Noting that Marathi ranks 13th among the most spoken languages in the world, the Chief Minister highlighted its global character. He mentioned that the Marathi Encyclopedia (Gnyankosh) and Shabdaratnakar, compiled in the 20th century, contained between 1.1 million and 1.3 million words. By comparison, he pointed out that the Oxford English Dictionary contains around 600,000 words, while languages such as Mandarin, Spanish and French have roughly 300,000 to 350,000 words. The official Marathi dictionary currently published by the state government contains around 300,000 words, and the Chief Minister stressed the need to work on subsequent editions to expand this vocabulary to 1.3 million words. Citing Marathi's rich lexicon, CM Fadnavis underscored the importance of its encyclopaedic and lexicographical traditions. Millions of words recorded across various dictionaries showcase Marathi's deep linguistic heritage. He said this vocabulary should not remain merely a matter of pride but must be effectively used in modern knowledge generation. Making concepts in science, technology, economics, education and research available in Marathi will truly elevate it into a language of knowledge, he added. CM Fadnavis noted that communication channels are evolving rapidly because of digital technology. In this landscape, Marathi should not be confined to traditional use but integrated with new technology. He stressed the need to leverage Marathi AI to increase the language's effective footprint in artificial intelligence, make information and knowledge resources available across digital platforms, and produce high-quality Marathi content on OTT platforms and social media. He expressed confidence that providing knowledge resources in cutting-edge fields such as quantum computing, space technology and biotechnology would enable the younger generation to absorb modern knowledge in their mother tongue. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said Marathi is not just Maharashtra's identity but also its self-respect. Adorned with a rich legacy spanning from Saint Dnyaneshwar to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Marathi has now travelled across oceans and made its mark globally, he said. The state government is committed to accelerating the global expansion of Marathi in the future, he added. Expanding the use of Marathi in modern domains such as digital media, social networks, podcasts, gaming and coding is essential to connect the younger generation with the language, he said. Minister of Marathi Language Uday Samant said the state government is committed to preserving, promoting and globally expanding Marathi language and culture, with several ambitious initiatives launched for its holistic development. He informed that work is underway to establish a Centre of Excellence for Marathi at Deccan University in Pune, a Global Marathi Centre named after Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in London, 100 dictionaries for various regional dialects across the state, and nine Marathi Skill Development Centres.
Maha CM launches Mumbai Book Festival 2026 logo and website
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 3 (IANS) Marking a major milestone for Maharashtras literary landscape, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday unveiled the official logo and website for the Mumbai Book Festival 2026. The announcement marks the commencement of preparations for a six-day celebration of books, literature, art and culture scheduled to take place from Nov 24 to Nov 29, 2026, at the University of Mumbais Kalina Campus. Organised by the National Book Trust (NBT), India, under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, in collaboration with the Government of Maharashtra and the University of Mumbai, the festival aims to celebrate Indias rich and diverse literary traditions, deepen the nations reading culture, nurture young readers and build a dynamic platform for intellectual exchange. The launch ceremony took place in the presence of several key dignitaries and stakeholders, including Milind Marathe, Chairman, National Book Trust, India; Ravindra Kulkarni, Vice-Chancellor, University of Mumbai; Ameet Satam, Chief Organiser; Acharya Pawan Tripathi, Chief Convenor; and Yuvraj Malik, Director, National Book Trust, India. Adding to the occasions significance, CM Fadnavis shared the announcement on social media, emphasising the festivals vital role in connecting the public with literature. The launch coincides with a significant anniversary. Exactly two years earlier, on Oct 3, 2024, the Marathi language was officially conferred the status of a Classical Language. Announcing the Mumbai Book Festival on Oct 3, 2026, connects this proud heritage with a renewed commitment to promoting reading across the state, the Chief Minister said. Now, NBT brings this large-scale initiative to Indias economic capital, Marathe said. He added that the upcoming festival at the Kalina Campus would serve as a single destination for readers, families, students and literature enthusiasts across Mumbai, featuring dedicated children and youth zones, interactive learning activities, workshops and talent-development programmes. Dozens of publishers will display works across multiple genres and languages under one roof. In addition, there will be evening performances showcasing local and national performing arts. Marathe said that the National Book Trust, established on Aug 1, 1957, operates on three core mandates: curating diverse literature, fostering multilingual translation, and promoting a culture of reading through the translation of outstanding literature across various Indian and international languages. It focuses on producing India-centric, non-academic, general-reading books for all age groups. During book festivals, Meet the Author sessions, translation workshops and youth writing initiatives are also organised. While the New Delhi World Book Fair remains NBTs flagship annual event, the trust has actively expanded its footprint across India to ensure books reach every citizen. NBT has successfully hosted regional festivals across the country, including the Gomti Book Festival in Lucknow, the Chinar Book Festival in Srinagar, as well as events in Patna, Sambalpur, Shillong, Pune, Nagpur, Goa, Ahmedabad and even at an altitude of 11,500 feet in Ladakh, Marathe said.
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