Legal Action Initiated Against Four for Falsifying Government Cheques
Legal Action Initiated Against Four for Falsifying Government Cheques A case has been registered here against four persons for fraudulently transferring Rs 47.6 lakh from the account of the Maharashtra School Education and Sports department by forging cheques, police said on Wednesday. The fraud came to light on March 4, and after an enquiry, a case was registered against Namita Bagh, Pramod Singh, Tap Kumar and Jeetan Khatun, an official said. The fabricated cheques with forged signatures were cleared at Kolkata and Chennai. The concerned bank on Wednesday compensated, as per the RBI guidelines, the loss caused to the government department by depositing the amount in its account as bank officials had failed to scrutinise the forged cheques, the police official said. Further probe is underway, he said.
Water crisis in Maharashtra's Baramati, villagers rely on water tankers
Water crisis in Maharashtras Baramati villagers rely on water tankers
Maha: Campaigning to end in 8 LS seats of Vidharbha & Marathwada region
Mumbai, April 24 (UNI) Campaigning for second phase of the Lok Sabha elections due to be held on April 26 in eight constituencies of Vidarbha and Marathwada regions in Maharashtra will end on Wednesday evening. These constituencies are Buldhana, Akola, Washim-Yawatmal, Wardha, Amravati, Hingoli, Nanded, and Parbhani. A total of 204 candidates are trying their... The post Maha: Campaigning to end in 8 LS seats of Vidharbha & Marathwada region first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
Maharashtra: 2.09 crore voters to decide fate of 258 candidates in third phase of LS polls
Maharashtra's Lok Sabha elections will be held on May 7 with 258 candidates in 11 constituencies. The third phase will feature a high-octane contest between Supriya Sule of the NCP and her sister-in-law Sunetra Pawar of the rival NCP. The contest also includes two royals from different branches of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's dynasty. Preventive action was taken against 95,250 people in the state, with items worth Rs 471.89 crore seized.
Maharashtra: 2.09 crore voters to decide fate of 258 candidates in third phase of LS polls
Maharashtra's Lok Sabha elections will be held on May 7 with 258 candidates in 11 constituencies. The third phase will feature a high-octane contest between Supriya Sule of the NCP and her sister-in-law Sunetra Pawar of the rival NCP. The contest also includes two royals from different branches of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's dynasty. Preventive action was taken against 95,250 people in the state, with items worth Rs 471.89 crore seized.
Maha: BJP leader Nitin Gadkari faints on stage, condition stable
Mumbai, Apr 24 (UNI) Union minister and senior BJP leader, Nitin Gadkari, fainted on stage while addressing an election rally in Maharashtras Yavatmal on Wednesday. However, his condition is now stable and he went Varud for attending another public rally of BJP. According to reports, Gadkari was immediately treated by a panel of doctors and... The post Maha: BJP leader Nitin Gadkari faints on stage, condition stable first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
Chhattisgarh Investigative Agency Nets Suspects in Mahadev Online Betting App Scam
Chhattisgarh Investigative Agency Nets Suspects in Mahadev Online Betting App Scam Chhattisgarh's Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB)/Economic Offence Wing (EOW) on Wednesday said it has arrested two persons in connection with the alleged illegal operations of the Mahadev online gaming and betting application that purportedly involved senior politicians and bureaucrats from the state. The duo's arrest, made from New Delhi and Goa, came after the state probe agency lodged a case on March 4 based on a report submitted to it by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), which is investigating money laundering angle in the scandal since more than a year. The ED has separately arrested nine persons so far as part of its probe. ''While (accused) Rahul Vakte was located in Delhi, (co-accused) Ritesh Yadav was found in Goa,'' an ACB/EOW statement said. The two were produced on Wednesday in a Raipur court which sent them to custody of ACB/EOW for six days, officials said. The duo was absconding since August last year when an assistant sub-inspector of state police, Chandrabhushan Verma, was arrested (by the ED) in the alleged scam, the statement said. ''Vakte was allegedly engaged in delivering money received through hawala (illegal channel for fund transfer) to Verma. Three firms were registered in the name of Vakte wherein huge amount of cash was deposited. Yadav was allegedly operating panel of the online betting app (Mahadev) and aided Verma and another man Satish Chandrakar after receiving money through Hawala. Rs 43 lakh of hawala money has been frozen,'' it said. Chandrakar was arrested by the ED last year in its money laundering case. Yadav was operating Mahadev betting app panel in Pune (Maharashtra). The state's ACB with support of the Pune police conducted raids there and arrested eight people involved in operating betting app panel. Further action against them is being taken by Pune police, the statement said. The ACB/EOW, in its FIR lodged in the alleged Mahadev betting app scandal, has named former chief minister Bhupesh Baghel of the Congress along with promoters of the app Ravi Uppal, Saurabh Chandrakar, Shubham Soni and Anil Kumar Agrawal and 14 others as accused. The case was registered under sections 120b (criminal conspiracy), 420 (cheating), 471 (using as genuine a forged document) and others of the IPC and sections 7 and 11 of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018, the ACB/EOW earlier said. The FIR, citing the ED report, had stated that Mahadev book app promoters Uppal, Saurabh Chandrakar, Shubham Soni and Anil Agrawal created online platform for live online betting and indulged in gambling through WhatsApp, Facebook and telegram and other social media platforms. The promoters created different platforms and conducted illegal acts of online betting through panel operators/branch operators. They kept 70 per cent to 80 per cent of illegal earnings with them and distributed the rest of the money to panel operators/ branch operators, the FIR said. The promoters and panel operators garnered around Rs 450 crore per month through the online betting app after the lockdown was imposed in 2020 (following COVID-19 outbreak), it said. The panel operators transferred illegal money to app promoters in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) through various bank accounts, it said. Several police personnel, administrative officers and influential political persons have misused their positions and acquired illegal assets in the form of protection money from the promoters of Mahadev book app, it said. Provisional attachment of many immovable properties has been done by the ED, it said. In January, former CM Baghel, who lost power in December 2023, had termed the ED's action in the Mahadev betting app case as a ''political conspiracy'' and accused the federal agency of acting at the behest of its ''political masters''. So far, the ED has arrested nine people in the money-laundering-linked case. The ED has filed two chargesheets till now in a Raipur court, including against the two main promoters of the alleged illegal betting and gaming app, Sourabh Chandrakar and Ravi Uppal. It had conducted multiple raids earlier. The projected proceeds of crime in the money laundering case have been pegged at about Rs 6,000 crore, according to the ED.
ITBP, CRPF, police stage flag marches to boost confidence in Naxal-hit Rajnandgaon ahead of Lok Sabha polls Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in Rajnandgaon constituency on April 26, security forces including ITBP, CRPF, and local police on Wednesday conducted a series of flag marches in the Naxal-affected Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki District. These proactive measures are aimed at instilling confidence among residents and ensure their safety during the electoral process. Speaking with ANI, S Jayavardhan, District Collector of Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki District said, Actually, in anticipation of the election of Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha constituency on 26 April 2024, we have conducted flag march and also different SVEEP activities for voters' awareness. We are doing a flag march because we are LWE affected, so to be able to build the confidence of the people. To give support from the administration we do these flag marches. In this context, today this flag march has been conducted at the headquarters. This would be our 7th or 8th flag march. We have conducted flag marches in all the clusters and big villages. It has been done under the guidance of the Superintendent of Police. To conclude all these events from tomorrow onwards will be a silent period, that we wanted to conduct in the headquarters also we have done it today in the headquarters, Jayavardhan added. Yashpal Singh, Superintendent of Police (SP) of Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki said, As Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki District is a very sensitive district from Naxalite point of view in which various incidents have been carried out by Naxalites in the past during elections and its borders are also connected with Maharashtra's Gadhchirauli, and Bastar and Kanker district of Chhattisgarh. Flag march has been conducted to give confidence to the people and to make them fearless so that people can exercise their rights to the maximum extent. Central security forces like ITBP, CRPF, and District Police Force, Chhattisgarh Armed Force, Home Guard Force are included in this flag march, Singh added. The Naxalites have called for a bandh on 25 April to thwart this. So, to give confidence to the people, this flag march is being carried out in the streets and areas of the city and as a confidence-building measure, flag marches are being carried out in all the police stations of the district, Singh said. (ANI)
Uddhav calls BJP Bogus Janata party
Mumbai: Amidst the war of words during the Lok Sabha polls, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday hit back at the BJP dubbing it a Bogus Janata party, after the saffron party had termed his party as Nakli Sena. Thackeray also said that thieves (a reference to MLAs who rebelled against him) have stolen the original Shiv Sena but he will not stay quiet until he settles the scores. Addressing a campaign rally in Hingoli for MVA nominee Nagesh Ashtikar, who belongs to Shiv Sena (UBT), Thackeray said, (Prime Minister Narendra) Modi says our Shiv Sena is nakli (fake) Shiv Sena. But Modi doesn't know that BJP has become a Bogus Janata Party (BJP). Thackerays attack on the BJP came on the backdrop of recent remarks of PM Modi, who while addressing a rally in Chandrapur early this month, had called the Uddhav Thackeray-led political party fake Shiv Sena. INDIA alliance partner DMK is talking about finishing Sanatan and linking Sanatana Dharma to malaria and dengue. And the Congress and the fake Shiv Sena are calling the same people for rallies in Maharashtra, the PM had said. Later speaking in Nanded, the hometown of Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Chavan, who has switched sides from Congress to BJP, Thackeray slammed the saffron party saying it has also become a part of the multi-crore Adarsh Housing Society scam. Chavan, a former Maharashtra chief minister, is an accused in the Adarsh Housing Society scam wherein a 31-storey posh building in south Mumbai was constructed allegedly on land owned by the Defence Ministry without getting the requisite permissions and clearances. The Adarsh scam case is yet to be decided by the court. Now, BJP has inducted Ashok Chavan into the party fold and made him a Rajya Sabha member. So, this way, BJP is also involved in the Adarsh scam now, Thackeray said. Earlier, the BJP used to target Chavan saying the families of martyrs were fooled in the Adarsh scam, but now the same party is involved in fooling them, he alleged. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in 2014 sought to delete Chavans name from the case but this was rejected both by the special CBI court and later by the Bombay High Court in 2015. The matter is pending before the Supreme Court which in 2018 stayed proceedings in the case. Chavan joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in February this year and was elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha after being fielded by the party.
Campaigning ends for 89 seats in Phase 2 of LS polls
Polling is scheduled in all 20 seats of Kerala, 14 of the 28 seats in Karnataka, 13 seats in Rajasthan, 8 seats each in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, 7 seats in Madhya Pradesh, 5 seats each in Assam and Bihar, 3 seats each in Chhattisgarh and West Bengal, and 1 seat each in Manipur, Tripura and Jammu and Kashmir.
Campaigning ends for 89 seats in second phase of Lok Sabha polls
Campaigning ends for 89 seats in second phase of Lok Sabha polls The high-octane campaigning for the second phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections came to an end on Wednesday evening with top leaders of the BJP-led NDA and the opposition INDIA bloc making a last-gasp effort to woo voters. The second phase which is scheduled for April 26, will witness polling in 89 constituencies across 13 states and Union Territories, including the remaining part of the Outer Manipur Lok Sabha constituency. The end of the campaigning marks the commencement of a 48-hour silence period. The last date for filing nominations for phase 2 for all 13 States and UTs was April 4. In phase 2, Kerala has a maximum of 500 nominations from 20 parliamentary constituencies, followed by 491 nominations from 14 PCs in Karnataka. A minimum of 14 nominations were received from the parliamentary constituency in Tripura. 16-Nanded Parliamentary Constituency in Maharashtra received a maximum of 92 nominations. The first phase of the polling covered 102 constituencies of 21 states and union territories (UTs). Ten states and UTs were fully covered, while 11 states and UTs were partially covered. As the high-decibel campaigns for the Lok Sabha polls kick off, promises and guarantees by various political parties took place. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the Modi Ki Guarantee as the central theme of his campaign, focusing on the development of youth, empowerment of women, and welfare of farmers and marginalized communities. Meanwhile, the Congress is banking on its 'Nyay' guarantees, aiming at justice for various sections of society. The BJP has come out all guns blazing at the INDIA bloc over corruption, dynasty politics, and insulting the Constitution and Hinduism. The Opposition leaders, in turn, have attacked the government over electoral bonds, alleged misuse of agencies, inflation, and unemployment among other issues. Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and several of their cabinet colleagues, leaders of the Congress such as Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, and other parties also canvassed for their candidates. Key constituencies like Wayanad, where Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is contesting, and Thiruvananthapuram, where Congress leader Shashi Tharoor will face BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar, will go to polls in the second phase. (ANI)
Maharashtra: 2.09 Crore Voters to Determine Outcome for 258 Candidates in Phase III of Lok Sabha Elections A total of 2.09 crore voters will decide the fate of 258 candidates in 11 Lok Sabha constituencies in Maharashtra which will go to polls in the third phase on May 7. The last date for withdrawal of nominations was April 22. There are 13 candidates in the fray in Raigad constituency, 38 in Baramati, 31 in Osmanabad, 28 in Latur, 21 in Solapur, 32 in Madha, 20 in Sangli, 16 in Satara, nine in Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg, 23 in Kolhapur, and 27 in Hatkanangale, as per official data. There are a total of 2,09,92,616 voters (1,07,64,741 male, 1,02,26,946 female and 929 third gender) and 23,036 polling centres across the 11 constituencies. The highlight of the third phase in Maharashtra will be the high-octane contest between Supriya Sule of the NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) and her sister-in-law Sunetra Pawar of the rival NCP led by Sunetra's husband and deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in Baramati. There are also two royals, belonging to different branches of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's dynasty, in the fray. In Satara, Udayanraje Bhosale is contesting as BJP candidate, while in Kolhapur, Shahu Chhatrapati is contesting on the Congress' ticket. Union minister Narayan Rane is contesting on BJP ticket from Sindhudurg-Ratnagiri. Maharashtra's Chief Electoral Officer S Chockalingam said preventive action was taken against 95,250 persons in the state as of April 22, and items worth Rs 471.89 crore were seized, including Rs 43.96 crore in cash, liquor worth Rs 34.78 crore and drugs worth Rs 216.47 crore.
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TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee slams Congress, says it's working as BJP's B team
KOLKATA: TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee hit out at the Congress on Wednesday, saying it's working as the BJP's B team. Banerjee said at a rally in Murshidabad, While Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi are sitting next to Didi (Mamata Banerjee) in Maharashtra and Delhi and planning to oust the BJP, on the other hand its branch manager in Bengal Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury along with the Left Fronts Md Selim is using foul language to abuse Didi. The Congress and TMC are both fighting the BJP but the difference is the Congress is getting defeated and the TMC is defeating the BJP everywhere, he said. Murshidabad is known to be the bastion of Chowdhury but in the 2021 Assembly polls, out of the 20 seats here, the TMC got 18 and Congress zero. Jobs were sold for lakhs of rupees: Shah slams Didi govt This is not the first time Abhishek has hit out at the Congress. Even on the day he was questioned by the ED, he attacked the Congress and said the TMC is not like it. In his campaign on Wednesday, Abhishek also welcomed Moinul Haque, a five-time Congress MLA, to the TMC. Clearly, although the TMC says it cannot think of an opposition without the Congress, it is also not going to give the latter any space in Bengal.
Campaigning ends for phase two of Lok Sabha polls in 89 seats
Polling is scheduled in all 20 seats of Kerala, 14 of the 28 seats in Karnataka, 13 seats in Rajasthan, 8 seats each in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, 7 seats in Madhya Pradesh, 5 seats each in Assam and Bihar, 3 seats each in Chhattisgarh and West Bengal, and 1 seat each in Manipur, Tripura and Jammu and Kashmir.
FSIB Recommends Rana Ashutosh Kumar Singh for SBI MD, Asheesh Pandey for Indian Bank MD
New Delhi: The headhunter bureau for selecting directors of public sector banks (PSBs) and financial institutions, Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB), on Wednesday, has recommended two names for the top posts in the two state-owned banks one for the State Bank of India (SBI) and the other for Chennai-based Indian Bank. Keeping in view of their performance parameters, the bureau has recommended Rana Ashutosh Kumar Singh for the post of managing director (MD) of SBI, while Asheesh Pandey for the post of MD of Indian Bank. Keeping in view of their performance in the interface, overall experience and the extant parameters, the bureau recommends Rana Ashutosh Kumar Singh for the position of MD in SBI and Asheesh Pandey for the position of MD in Indian Bank, theFSIBsaid in a statement, adding that the final decision on the FSIBs recommendation would be taken by the Appointments committee of the Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. As SBI is the countrys largest lender, it has four managing directors and one chairman. Singh is currently serving as deputy managing director at SBI. For Indian Bank, Pandey has been recommended for the MD post in the bank. Currently, Pandey is serving as an executive director of Bank of Maharashtra, who will replace SL Jain on his superannuation. Declaring the result of the selection process, FSIB also said that the bureau interviewed 16 candidates on April 23 and 24 and final recommendations were taken after the interview. The FSIB is headed by former Department of Personnel and Training secretary Bhanu Pratap Sharma. Other members of the headhunter are Animesh Chauhan, former chairman and MD of erstwhile Oriental Bank of Commerce, RBIs former executive director Deepak Singhal, and Shailendra Bhandari, ex-MD of erstwhile ING Vysya Bank.
Nitin Gadkari faints due to heat during poll rally in Maharashtra
Nitin Gadkari faints due to heat during poll rally in Maharashtra Union Minister Nitin Gadkari fainted on stage while speaking during a poll campaign in Maharashtra's Pusad on Wednesday. Fortunately, later he felt good and resumed his poll campaign. Gadkari himself informed in a post on X on Wednesday, I felt uncomfortable due to the heat during the rally in Pusad, Maharashtra. But now I am completely healthy and am leaving for Varud to attend the next meeting. Thank you for your love and good wishes, wrote Gadkari in a post on X. Notably, Nitin Gadkari is among the star campaigners for the BJP in the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections 2024 and is busy doing several rallies across the nation. Gadkari is contesting from the Nagpur Lok Sabha constituency which underwent a poll on April 19. Nagpur Lok Sabha is witnessing a contest between Nitin Gadkari and Congress' Vikas Thakre, who is currently the Nagpur West MLA. Earlier, exuding confidence over the outcome of the Nagpur Lok Sabha seat, Gadkari had said that he is 101 per cent sure about winning the election from his constituency. (ANI)
French pet food maker Royal Canin opens new plant in Maharashtra with 100 crore investment
The new packaging center, which is Royal Canins first facility in India, will have automatic packing machines and associated utilities installed for conversion of bulk products into retail packs catering to Indian pet owners requirements. The company didn't rule out the possibility of exports from the facility in future. The Indian pet care industry is worth $700 million and is growing at 15% annually.
Watch: Nitin Gadkari faints at campaign rally in Maharashtra
Yavatmal: Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday fainted while speaking at an election rally in eastern Maharashtras Yavatmal district. The BJP leader was campaigning at Pusad which comes under the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha constituency. Nitin Gadkari's health took a hit during the election campaign in Yavatmal, Maharashtra, due to excessive heat. Thankfully, he's doing well Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
He was campaigning at Pusad which comes under the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha constituency.
Union minister Nitin Gadkari faints while speaking at campaign rally
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari. (Photo: PTI/File) Union Minister Nitin Gadkari. (Photo: PTI/File) Yavatmal: Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday fainted while speaking at an election rally in eastern Maharashtra's Yavatmal district. The BJP leader was campaigning at Pusad which comes under the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha constituency. As he suffered a fainting fit, the security personnel accompanying him carried him off-stage. The minister, however, recovered after a few minutes and completed his speech. Felt uneasy due to heat at a rally at Pusad, Maharashtra. But now I am completely alright and on my way to Warud to take part in the next rally, the 66-year-old leader said in a post on X.
I'm completely alright, says Nitin Gadkari, cites heat for collapse at rally in Maharashtra
Gadkari was campaigning at Pusad which comes under the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha constituency. When he collapsed, his security personnel carried him off-stage to recover. Felt uneasy due to heat at a rally at Pusad, Maharashtra. But now I am completely alright and on my way to Warud to take part in the next rally, the 66-year-old leader said in a post on X.
Nitin Gadkari Faints While Speaking At Campaign Rally In Maharashtra's Yavatmal
Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday fainted while speaking at an election rally in eastern Maharashtra's Yavatmal district.
Bullet Train: Award of all tenders crucial for completion date, Railways clarifies in RTI response
Bullet Train: Award of all tenders crucial for completion date, Railways clarifies in RTI response The Indian Railways is unable to assess the completion date of the countrys first bullet train project because all work tenders have not been awarded yet. The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL), which is constructing the 508 km long corridor, said this in response to an application under the Right to Information Act. Madhya Pradesh-based Chandra Shekhar Gaur sought to know if the NHSRCL is in a position to give a final date for the completion of the whole project though an application under the RTI. Responding to the same, the NHSRCL said, Completion date for Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Project (MAHSRP) can be assessed after award of all tenders/packages. The project was launched in 2017 and initially it was scheduled to be ready by December 2023 but land acquisition issues as well as Covid delayed its progress significantly. The Railways Ministry has officially announced the completion of the first phase, a 50-km long stretch between Surat and Bilimora, by August 2026. It also announced in January 2024 that 100 per cent land was acquired for the project. The NHSRCL also said in response to the RTI application that rail tracks have not been laid yet, adding, however, by April 6, 2024, a total length of 157 km viaduct has been completed. Providing an update on the progress work of the corridor, Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed on X on March 28, 2024 that 295.5 km of pier work and 153 km of viaduct has been completed. Piers are big cylindrical columns erected on the ground. Girders are placed on piers to make a viaduct. On the viaduct, a reinforced concrete track bed is placed. Then comes the precast track slab on it. The rails are fitted on the track slab with the help of fastening devices, said an expert associated with the project. Out of a total length of 508 km of the project, 465 km are on viaducts, 9,82 kms on bridges, 5,22 kms pass through mountain tunnels and 21km is underground with 7 km will be under the sea, he added. According to the NHSRCL, the bullet train will run at its maximum speed of 320 km to cover the 508 km distance in 2 hours and 58 minutes which includes its stoppage time at all 10 stations. It will start from Mumbai and terminate at Sabarmati after covering ten stations namely Thane, Virar, Boisar, Vapi, Bilimora, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand and Ahmedabad. Out of 508 km, 352 km falls in Gujarat and Dadar & Nagar Haveli and remaining 156 km is in Maharashtra. There are a total 12 stations out of which 8 are in Gujarat and 4 in Maharashtra, a project expert said, adding the estimated cost of the project is 1,08,000 cr.
Sunetra Pawar, Wife Of Ajit Pawar, Gets Clean Chit In Rs 25,000-Crore 'Scam'
In a reprieve for Sunetra Pawar, wife of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and NDA candidate for the Baramati Lok Sabha seat, the Mumbai Police has given her a clean chit in an alleged Rs 25,000-crore cooperative bank scam.
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Union minister Nitin Gadkari faints during election rally in Maharashtra's Yavatmal
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari faints during speech at poll rally in Maharashtra
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari faints during speech at poll rally in Maharashtra
Wardha Lok Sabha Battle: Farmer Issues A Focal Point in This Phase-2 Maharashtra Seat
Ramdas Tadas of the Bharatiya Janata Party is the incumbent MP of Wardha and he will try to retain the seat this time. Other top contenders include Amar Sharadrao Kale from the Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar and Professor Rajendra Salunkhe from the Vanchit Bahujan Aaghadi
Video: Insects found in Upma, Sambar served at Sagar Snacks & Juice, Lokmat Square in Nagpur
Nagpur: While the dust on a series of food poisoning cases attributed to water chestnut flour (Singhara Atta) on various occasions following Mahashivaratri in Nagpur is yet to settle, another brazen incident of contaminated food has come to light, this time from Sagar Snacks & Juice, located at Lokmat Square. According to the victims, they [] The post Video: Insects found in Upma, Sambar served at Sagar Snacks & Juice, Lokmat Square in Nagpur appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .
Puravankara to redevelop prime Pali Hill property with Rs 2,000 crore GDV
Puravankara to redevelop Pali Hill with 4.10 lakh sq ft area, focusing on Mumbai and Pune projects. Sales value surpasses Rs 5,900 crore in FY24 with increased customer collections.
Rahul Gandhi: Alliance government will create millions of 'lakhpatis' in India
Rahul Gandhi: Alliance government will create millions of 'lakhpatis' in India Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday claimed the Mahalaxmi scheme and his party's promise of the right to apprenticeship, both aimed to uplift the poor women and youth, will change the face of the country by creating crores of ''lakhpatis''. Addressing a rally in Maharashtra's Amravati district, Gandhi also said no force in the world can change the Constitution of India. The Congress, which is a part of the opposition INDIA alliance, has listed the Mahalaxmi scheme and the right to apprenticeship among its various promises made in its manifesto for the ongoing Lok Sabha polls. Gandhi claimed that 10 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rule saw 22-25 persons becoming ''arabpatis'' (billionaires), while the INDIA alliance, if voted to power, will create crores of ''lakhpatis''. He further claimed that the BJP wanted to change the Constitution because it did not want 90 per cent of the population, which comprises the backwards, advisasis, Dalits and minorities, to know their real potential. ''No force in the world can change the Constitution, wonder what gave the BJP confidence to even think of doing so,'' he said. The Mahalaxmi scheme, aiming to provide Rs 1 lakh every year to the poor women, and the right to apprenticeship, which aims to enable graduates and diploma holders to get a one-year job as apprentices and provide Rs 1 lakh in their bank accounts, will change the face of the country and make crores of ''lakhpatis'', Gandhi claimed.
Uploading an AI-generated video landed an individual, referred to as X user, in significant trouble when Maharashtra Police's cyber cell registered an FIR against them. This action followed the dissemination of a manipulated video featuring actor Ranveer Singh endorsing a political party, uploaded from the netizen's X handle. The FIR stemmed from a complaint by Ranveer's father, Jagjit Singh Bhavnani, alleging that the video was extracted from Ranveer's recent interview in Varanasi, where he purportedly praised PM Narendra Modi. This incident raised concerns about the proliferation of deepfake videos, especially during the political season. Interestingly, Ranveer's father vehemently denied the actor's affiliation with any political party. The FIR, encompassing relevant IPC sections and provisions of the IT Act, underscored the severity of the offense. This event echoed a similar occurrence involving actor Aamir Khan, who also filed an FIR regarding an AI-generated video promoting the same political party, highlighting the far-reaching implications of deepfake technology in shaping public opinion.
Sunetra Pawar gets clean chit in Rs 25,000 crore MSCB 'scam' case; Sena (UBT) leader takes swipe at BJP Mumbai Police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) gave a clean chit to Sunetra Pawar, wife of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who was named as the ruling NDA's surprise pick for Baramati Lok Sabha constituency, in the Rs 25,000 crore Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank (MSCB) 'scam' case. The EOW stated in its closure report that it did not see any criminality or wrongdoing in the matter, adding that the bank in question did not suffer any losses in the process of sanctioning loans or selling the Jarandeshwar Sugar Mill. The closure report comes at a time when the leaders in the Opposition combine--INDIA, have renewed their 'washing machine' charge at the BJP, claiming that probe agencies go slow on dissident leaders once they jump ship and join the ruling party at the Centre. According to EOW, Sunetra, who is up against sitting MP and NCP patriarch Sharad Pawar's daughter, Supriya Sule, in the battle for Baramati; resigned from the post of director of Jai Agrotech in 2008, two years after which the firm allocated Rs 20.25 crore to Jarandeshwar Sugar Mill. Thereafter, Guru Commodity bought Jarandeshwar Opp Sugar Mill through an auction, at Rs 65.75 crore, the closure report states, adding that Guru Commodity gave the sugar mill on lease to Jarandeshwar whose director, Rajendra Ghadge, is a relative of Ajit Pawar. Jarandeshwar paid Rs 65.53 crore to Guru Commodity in rent, the EOW stated in its report. Meanwhile, responding to the clean chit to Sunetra Pawar, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey said, Sunetra Pawar, wife of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, has got a clean chit from the EOW in the Rs 25,000 crore MSCB bank scam case. PM Modi once called them a corrupt family but today, she received a clean chit. The closure report says the EOW did not find any criminal wrongdoing in the case. All Opposition leaders, accused of some wrongdoing or the other, get clean chits after joining the BJP. They make allegations against Opposition leaders, only to get them on their side thereafter and ensure they get a clean chit. However, those who are not with the BJP and dare to stand up to them are being harassed and raided by central investigating agencies. Cases are registered against them and they are thrown behind bars. Even chief ministers (of Opposition-ruled states) aren't being spared. And if dissident leaders decide to go with the BJP, they are made ministers and deputy chief minister or are rewarded with tickets to contest the Lok Sabha elections, Dubey said, adding, If this isn't a dictatorship, then what is? (ANI)
Money laundering case: ED attaches Rs 73 crore assets of Pravin Raut
Enforcement Directorate attached properties worth Rs 73.6 crore in the money laundering case linked to Goregaons Patra Chawl development fraud. The case involves Pravin Raut, Sanjay Raut, GACPL's financial misconduct, and misleading MHADA in the redevelopment project.
BJP Firm on Reservation: Amit Shah Denies Constitution Amendment Talks
Akola: After the commencement of the battle for the Lok Sabha elections, the Congress party has been consistently accusing the BJP of trying to dismantle the power of reservation. Congress claims that if BJP comes back to power, they will amend the Constitution and abolish reservation. However, it is impossible to amend the Constitution. BJP [] The post BJP Firm on Reservation: Amit Shah Denies Constitution Amendment Talks appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .
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Reno Revelry: Touring the Biggest Little City in the World
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hBits forays into Pune property market, acquires asset in CyberCity Magarpatta
Fractional ownership platform hBits is looking to raise over Rs 55 crores for a pre-leased commercial asset it has acquired in Pune marking its foray in the second largest city in Maharashtra.
Jayaswal Neco Industries Ltd bags Great Place To Work Certification for third year in row
Nagpur: In a resounding affirmation of its exceptional workplace culture and employee-centric practices, Jayaswal Neco Industries Ltd (JNIL) has clinched the esteemed Great Place To Work certification for the third consecutive year. This remarkable achievement underscores JNILs unwavering commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive and rewarding environment for its workforce. The announcement of JNILs continued [] The post Jayaswal Neco Industries Ltd bags Great Place To Work Certification for third year in row appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .
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`By inducting Ashok Chavan, BJP also became part of Adarsh Society scam`
Earlier, the BJP used to target Chavan saying the families of martyrs were fooled in the Adarsh Society scam, but now the same party is involved in fooling them, Uddhav Thackeray alleged
By inducting Ashok Chavan, BJP also became part of Adarsh Society scam, alleges Uddhav Thackeray
CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday hit out the BJP, saying that by inducting former Congress leader Ashok Chavan, the ruling party has also become a part of the multi-crore Adarsh Housing Society scam now. Earlier, the BJP used to target Chavan saying the families of martyrs were fooled in the Adarsh scam, but now the same party is involved in fooling them, he alleged. Thackeray was addressing a press conference at Nanded in Maharashtra, where he arrived to campaign for the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) candidate Vasant Chavan from the Nanded Lok Sabha constituency. Ashok Chavan, a former Maharashtra chief minister, is an accused in the Adarsh Housing Society scam wherein a 31-storey posh building in south Mumbai was constructed allegedly on land owned by the Defence Ministry without getting the requisite permissions and clearances. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in 2014 sought to delete Chavan's name from the case but this was rejected both by the special CBI court and later by the Bombay High Court in 2015. The matter is pending before the Supreme Court which in 2018 stayed proceedings in the case. Chavan joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in February this year and was elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha after being fielded by the party. At the time of joining the ruling party, Chavan termed the Adarsh case as a political mishap and said he considered it a on-issue now. Autocracy detrimental to country, says Uddhav; bats for coalition government at Centre Thackeray said, The Adarsh scam case is yet to be decided by the court. Now, BJP has inducted Ashok Chavan into the party fold and made him a Rajya Sabha member. So this way, BJP is also involved in the Adarsh scam now. There are videos (of BJP leaders) saying that Adarsh Society was formed and the families of martyrs were fooled. But after Chavan joined the BJP, he was also praised on stage, he said. Earlier the BJP leaders used to say that families of martyrs were fooled in the Adarsh scam, Thackeray said. Now it is my allegation that BJP is also involved in fooling the martyrs' families, he said. Thackeray also said that after Chavan quit the Congress, several new faces came up in the party. Congress has received a fresh fillip after Ashok Chavan's departure. The barriers in the path of new leaders are now gone. The 'subhedari' in our party also crumbled, he said, apparently referring to the Eknath Shinde-led camp. On the state government's decision to provide a Y-plus security cover to Parth Pawar, the son of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, the Sena (UBT) president said, I have heard that rocket launchers and tanks are also being deployed for his security. People working at the residences of those who betrayed are being provided security, but common people are not secure. Firing took place in front of actor Salman Khan's residence. But the people who are with them (those in power) are given security. Who is paying for their security is the question. They (government) are collecting taxes from people, who are not safe, and providing security to the traitors, Thackeray alleged.
A fake army officer identified as Raheel Shafi, also known as Mohammad Farooq Shaikh, arrested in Maharashtra while smuggling liquor to Gujarat
Verna Vs Tata Tiago EV: Should You Go for a Petrol Car or an EV Car?
In the ever-changing environment of the automotive industry, the argument over petrol-powered automobiles versus electric vehicles (EVs) has taken centre stage. As customers become increasingly aware of their environmental effects and the rising expense of petroleum, the temptation of electric mobility grows more than ever before. In this sector, two challengers have arisen, each reflecting [] The post Verna Vs Tata Tiago EV: Should You Go for a Petrol Car or an EV Car? appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .
PM Modi scared of Congress` revolutionary manifesto, says Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi alleged that Narendra Modi government at the Centre transferred crores of rupees to the few billionaires
PM Modi is afraid of invisible voters: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge
If the Congress is nothing, why is the Prime Minister bothered about the grand old party, Kharge asked
Weather Update: There is a lot of change in the weather since last few days. The Meteorological Department has issued a heatwave alert in Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha. There may be light rain in Madhya Pradesh, some areas of Maharashtra and Gujarat. Along with this, the Meteorological Department has expressed the possibility of increase [] The post Weather Update: Somewhere heat alert and somewhere rain warning, know the weather condition in your city. first appeared on informalnewz .
Pune beats the heat with an assortment of ice creams
Rain may have given a day's respite to Punekars, but the temperature has soared again, touching 43.5 degrees in Hadapsar and 41 degrees in Shivajinagar a few days ago. Needless to say, people are trying various things to stay cool. Among them is grabbing some ice cream. Read on for more.
Maharashtra: Five women rescued from flesh trade in Thane
A 27-year-old woman, hailing from Parbhani, was arrested on Monday for allegedly running the prostitution racket
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, Nephew Rohit Get Clean Chits In MSC Bank Fraud Case
MSC Bank Fraud Case: The MSCB has also not committed any wrongdoing, the police said, citing an inquiry report in connection to the case pertaining to loans of thousands of crores obtained by sugar cooperatives, spinning mills and other entities
Nagpur: Reports have emerged of a heated altercation between two groups at the Pirates Pub in Dharampeth. The incident resulted in injuries to two young men from the opposing factions, escalating concerns over violence at the establishment located on Dharampeths West High Court Road. Mirza Aslan Faheem Beg (23, Mahal) and Om Kathale had arrived [] The post Clash Erupts at Pirates Pub in Nagpurs Dharampeth; Two Groups Engage in Altercation, Two Youths Injured! appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Election Phase 2: Key seats, candidates to watch
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Maharashtra: Case against man for fire at neighbour`s house in Thane
The incident took place on Monday evening during a wedding celebration at the man`s residence located in a building in Ambernath area
Bregix Breast Cancer Vaccine: A New Hope for Millions by Genetix Research
Bregix Breast Cancer Vaccine: A New Hope for Millions by Genetix Research PNN Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 24: Genetix Research, a trailblazer in the intersection of artificial intelligence and bioengineering, has made a historic breakthrough in the field of medical science. Founded in 2023 during the founders' PhD studies, Genetix Research has rapidly emerged as a beacon of hope in the quest for advanced healthcare solutions. Founders, Dr. Arun Jaitly and Dr. Alejandro Rios spearhead the visionary team behind Genetix Research. Dr. Jaitly, a distinguished figure in biomedical engineering, brings a profound dedication to medical science and a pioneering spirit in biotechnological innovations. Dr. Rios, a visionary in artificial intelligence, combines expertise in software architecture with a versatile skill set spanning multiple technologies. Genetix Research's commitment to health innovations is reflected in its global presence, with offices in Mexico, the UK, and India. This global footprint underscores the company's dedication to advancing healthcare solutions on a worldwide scale. Breaking away from conventional methods, Genetix Research has developed a revolutionary MicroRNA Cocktail Vaccine for Breast Cancer. By harnessing the power of AI, the company has transformed biotechnological research, leading to the development of this groundbreaking vaccine. With necessary documents to support the global supply chain, Genetix Research boasts a remarkable success rate of 98.9% after rigorous trials and tests. The company is set to deliver its first batch of orders in London in July 2024, following successful supply in Mexico. Furthermore, Genetix Research is poised to meet the demands of the Indian market by January 2025. This innovative vaccine serves as both a preventive measure for women aged 17 to 64 years and a cure for all stages of breast cancer. The implications of this breakthrough extend far beyond the realms of medicine, offering hope and relief to millions of individuals and families affected by breast cancer worldwide. A press conference unveiling this groundbreaking vaccine was held in Mumbai on April 22, 2024. As the world eagerly anticipates this transformative development, Genetix Research remains committed to advancing healthcare solutions and ushering in a new era of medical innovation. Genetix Research is a leading innovator at the forefront of AI-driven biotechnological research. With a mission to revolutionize healthcare through advanced scientific solutions, the company is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals worldwide. (ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by PNN. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same)
River interlinking BJPs new drama: Vinod
Karimnagar: The BJP government has unfolded another political drama in the name of the interlinking of rivers, alleged Boinapally Vinod Kumar, the BRS MP candidate for Karimnagar, on Tuesday. He demanded the Centre withdraw the decision of river interlinking and give permissions for the completion of the pending irrigation projects such as Sammakka Barrage, Sitarama project and Wardha Barrage before going for the construction of Icchampally project in Telangana. Speaking to the media here, the former MP expressed that the erstwhile Karimnagar and Warangal districts would become a desert with the interlinking of the Godavari, Krishna, Penna and Cauvery rivers. The river Godavari was like a lifeline of Telangana which is entitled to get 968 tmcft of water from the river basin, he said. Without deciding the share of Telangana in the Godavari waters allocated by the tribunal, Vinod asked, how the Central government could send the MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) to the state governments asking them to sign the documents for interlinking of the rivers. During the N.T. Rama Rao's regime, a survey was conducted for the construction of the Icchampally project in 1985. But, the governments of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh opposed the project. Now, the BJP government, without doing any survey regarding the rivers from Ganga to Mahanandi, has decided to supply water to Krishna and Cauveri rivers from Godavari to supply water to Tamil Nadu state, he said. A large area of the forest would disappear and many people would lose their agricultural lands if the Icchampally project was constructed and rivers were interlinked. Why the Congress and BJP leaders were not reacting on these issues, he asked. The BJP government had given the national status to the irrigation projects in Karnataka and Bundelkhand, but not to the Kaleshwaram and Palamuru-Rangareddy projects in Telangana. Why MP Bandi Sanjay Kumar was silent on this matter, he questioned. BRS MLC Bhanu Prasad Rao, NASCOB chairman K. Ravinder Rao, mayor Sunil Rao, BRS district unit president Rama Krishna Rao, party town president Harishankar and former libraries department chairman Ponnam Anil were present.
Maharashtra: Seven held for killing man over enmity in Gondia
The incident took place on Monday night when the man, Rohit alias Golu Hariprasad Tiwari was going on his two-wheeler towards Kudwa Chowk
Election Commission Directs Action Against Nagpur School for Using Children to Welcome Gadkari
Nagpur:Responding to a complaint lodged by the Congress regarding a violation of the model code of conduct, the Election Commission (EC) has ordered action against the director of NSVM Fulwari School. The Election Commission of India (ECI) issued a directive on Tuesday, calling for action against the director of NSVM Fulwari School in Nagpur for [] The post Election Commission Directs Action Against Nagpur School for Using Children to Welcome Gadkari appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .
Ajit Pawar, wife Sunetra, nephew Rohit get clean chits in MSC Bank fraud case
Mumbai: In its closure report in the Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank (MSCB) case, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai Police has specified that there is no criminal offence in the transactions allegedly linked to Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, his wife Sunetra Pawar and nephew Rohit Pawar, who is part of the Sharad [] The post Ajit Pawar, wife Sunetra, nephew Rohit get clean chits in MSC Bank fraud case appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .
According to the Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of heat wave in Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand and Odisha today i.e. on 24th April. There is a possibility of light rain in some parts of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat. Apart from this, due to rain in Delhi on Tuesday evening, 15 flights had to [] The post Weather Update: Heat wave alert in these states, there will be rain in these states, know the weather condition of the country including Delhi first appeared on informalnewz .
`No broadcast of election related matter on radio during 48 hrs before polling`
Collector Abhijit Raut, the returning officer for the Nanded Lok Sabha constituency, issued the order on Monday
He can`t digest a common labourer becoming CM: Eknath Shinde slams Thackeray
On April 21, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, addressing the Vijay Sankalp Sabha in Nanded, Maharashtra, said that the people of the country are eager to make Modi ji the Prime Minister again
Nagpur.: Dr. Saurabh Mukewar, Senior Gastroenterologist at Midas Hospital, Nagpur, has once again showcased his exceptional expertise and innovation in the field of gastroenterology. At the recent prestigious National Endoscopy Conference, Endocon 2024, held in Delhi, Dr. Mukewars endoscopy video presentation was honored with the Best Video Award amongst the 100 participants for the third [] The post Dr. Saurabh Mukewar Honored with Best Video Award at Endocon 2024 for Groundbreaking Endoscopic Procedure appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde responded to alleged 'neech' remarks from Shiv Sena UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray, asserting that criticism stemmed from an inability to accept a common laborer rising to CM. Shinde framed it as an insult to all farmers' sons and the marginalized. He urged support for his party in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, emphasizing backing for Prime Minister Modi.
Right to travel abroad is guaranteed under Article 21: Delhi HC
Bombay High Court rules Centre's power for lookout circulars from public sector banks unconstitutional. Banks can't use LOCs for debt recovery. Bureau of Immigration to ignore LOCs, safeguarding the fundamental right to travel abroad.
258 in fray for 11 Maharashtra LS seats going to polls in third phase
Monday (April 22) was the last date for withdrawal of nominations for the third phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024
BJP leader Nitin Gadkari faints during a rally in Maharashtra's Yavatmal
Senior BJP leader Nitin Gadkari collapsed during an election rally in Yavatmal, Maharashtra, today, requiring immediate medical attention.
Nitin Gadkari Faints During Election Rally At Maharashtra's Yavatmal
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Traffic cop slapped in police station, loses tooth in Mumbai
Praveen Ranade lost a tooth after an argument with Shailesh Waghela at Tulinj police station in Nalasopara (East). The incident resulted in assault charges, CCTV examination, and phone confiscation.
Nanded: Little ground clearance for ex-CM
MUMBAI: Two months ago when former Maharashtra Congress chief minister Ashok Chavan joined the BJP, the saffron camp went euphoric about its forgone victory prospect in the Lok Sabha polls. A red zone turned safe zone in Nanded in the saffron parlance. Today, the constituency is anything but safe for the BJP even though Congress has fielded fresh and new candidate Vasant Chavan against BJPs Lok Sabha MP Prataprao Chikhalikar. In 2019, BJPs Chikhalikar won the Nanded Lok Sabha seat by over 40,000 votes against Congress Ashok Chavan. Interestingly, Prakash Ambedkar-led party candidate polled 1,65,341 votes that is 14.9% of the total votes while Ashok Chavan lost by mere 3.6% vote share. This was the second defeat of Ashok Chavan in Lok Sabha elections in his political career. Historical links Nanded holds a significant historical importance. The 10th and last Sikh Guru Sri Gobind Singh spent his last days in Nanded and passed on the mantle to the sacred Guru Granth Sahib before his passing in 1708. During the Marathawada Mukti Sangram, Shankarrao Chavan, the father of Ashok Chavan, who originally belonged to Paithan in Aurangabad, shifted base to Nanded and contested the first municipal corporation election and won. The Chavan family became Nanded residents. Later, Shankarrao Chavan and Ashok Chavan became CMs twice. The Chavan family nurtured Nanded as it grew into a Congress bastion. It was breached in the 2019 Lok Sabha election. Given the age-old ties, Nanded continued to support the Congress ideology. 2019 equations In the previous Lok sabha polls, the Prakash Ambedkar-led Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) turned out to be a spoiler for Congress Ashok Chavan by grabbing 1,65,341 votes while Chavan lost by 40,000 votes only. This time too, the VBA factor is important as it is giving headaches to the BJP and Ashok Chavan who has taken the responsibility of this seat. The VBA has fielded a Lingayat community candidate in Nanded; the community has over 1.5 lakh votes, most of which predominantly comprise BJP supporters. The demography of the Nanded is very interesting. Out of the total 18 lakh voters, eight lakh are Maratha while 4.5 lakh are Dalit and Muslim and 1.5 lakh Lingaya. The remaining belong to various communities. Saffron spoiler This time too, VBA candidate Avinash Bhosikar may turn out to be a spoiler, not for Congress but for the BJP. Put together, the Lingayat vote can change the poll outcome which would not be good for the BJP. This time, Dalits could be rallying behind the Congress candidate given the narrative around the so-called changes in the Constitution whose chief architect was Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar said an observer. Muslims, too, could be looking at the Congress due to a campaign of hatred launched by sections of Hindu outfits, he added. The stance of the Maratha community is not very clear, making the Nanded contest tough. The first sign of disturbance for the saffron camp emerged a few days ago when reports came in that Ashok Chavan and his wife have started facing adverse reactions from people, particularly the Maratha community during Chavans campaign meetings. The couple was even barred from entering some villages in Nanded. At one place, the mob was so huge that the elderly Congressman of that particular village came out for Chavans rescue. The former CM has never faced this kind of public wrath. A video of Chavan speech being disturbed by Maratha community youths went viral. In the latest video, Chavan is seen addressing barely 50-80 people, as most chairs of the audience are seen empty. Chavan is seen pleading with the people that that he has given his word to the top BJP leadership that party candidate Prataprao Chikalikar would win from Nanded. If BJP loses Nanded, my political support will go down within the BJP. People should trust his guarantee even if they dont believe in Modis guarantee, Chavan has told villagers. Difficult situation The BJPs initial exuberance is somewhat calmed down as party leaders campaign rallies are scheduled one after another. Initially, it was planned that BJP chief JP Naddas rally would compensate for the voter anger. But ground reality. To encourage the cadre further, Union minister Amit Shahs rally was also planned. That, too, has helped little. An internal survey continued to give an edge to Congress candidates. Finally, the BJP state leadership decided to organise PM Narendra Modis rally in Nanded. It is rarely in the BJP that both Shah and Modi address the same election campaign rally. It was necessary because each seat is important in such a closely fought political battle, said a senior BJP leader, adding that the BJP gave a Rajya Sabha seat to Chavan to secure Nanded, but it turned out that the decision was wrong. The BJP leader said the reason people are not coming out in BJP support is that PM Modi raised the Adarsh housing scam which took place during Ashok Chavans tenure -- and a few days later, Chavan was not only inducted into the party but was also given the Rajya Sabha seat. Losing steam In the last 15 years, the BJPs committed workers fought against Ashok Chavan and Ajit Pawar. Both Chavans Adarsh housing scam and Ajit Pawars Rs 70,000 crore irrigation scam were hammered time and again to get votes. These leaders were termed as epitome of corruption, but have now become the strength of the party. For loyal party workers, it is like losing trust in the party, said a BJP leader. We not only lost the perception battle but also the ground support, which is now visible in Nanded and other parts of the state, he said. Congress candidate Vasant Chavan says Ashok Chavan left the Congress, but not the Congress workers. When he was in Congress, he was one of the most sought-after campaigners across the state, but sadly, Chavan cannot freely campaign in his home town, said a senior Congress leader who worked with Ashok Chavan.
Salman home firing: 2nd gun, 17 bullets found in Gujarat river
Mumbai crime branch recovered second gun from Tapi river, aiding in building a case against gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. Anmol Bishnoi supplied 35 bullets for the attack, with recovered 17 bullets linking to the shooters arrested from Bhuj, Bihar.
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Why no mobile connectivity in coastal road tunnel?
Newly opened south-bound coastal road tunnel in Mumbai lacks mobile connectivity and emergency access. Antennas installation underway, aiming for completion by May 15. Mumbai Coastal Road project completion expected by June, with 87% work done.
`Fatwas` being issued from mosques against BJP, claims party`s Solapur candidate
Satpute, who is facing off against Congress` Praniti Shinde, the daughter of veteran leader Sushilkumar Shinde
Case Registered Against X User Over 'Deepfake' Video Of Ranveer Singh
Maharashtra police's cyber cell has registered an FIR against an X user for allegedly uploading a 'deepfake' or manipulated video in which actor Ranveer Singh appeared to be making an appeal to vote for the Congress, an official said.
Q4 results today: Axis Bank, AU Small Finance Bank, Hindustan Unilever (HUL), LTIMindtree, 5Paisa Capital, Chennai Petroleum Corporation, Dalmia Bharat, DCB Bank, Dhampur Bio Organics, Equitas Small Finance Bank, India Hotels, Lodha, and Maharashtra Scooters will announce their Q4 results today.
Oppn leaders target BJP as campaigning peaks for second phase of Lok Sabha polls
Addressing a rally in Karnataka`s Chitradurga, she said that Congress will pass a constitutional amendment to raise the 50 per cent cap on reservations for SCs, STs and OBCs
Delhi: 8 injured as wall of house collapses due to sudden rain in Malviya Nagar
According to the police, out of eight, six people sustained minor injuries while two were seriously injured.
15 flights diverted from Delhi due to adverse weather conditions
According to the sources, nine flights were diverted to Jaipur, two to Amritsar, two to Lucknow, one to Mumbai, and one to Chandigarh.
Railway offers meals at economical price for travellers during summer season
Central and Western Railway, with IRCTC, introduce 20 Economy Meals and 50 Snack Meals at stations like Karjat, Igatpuri, Mumbai Central, and Bandra Terminus, catering to unreserved passengers during peak travel seasons.
PDP has joined BJP as its `C` team: NC leader Omar Abdullah
Abdullah`s statement comes after BJP leader Mushtaq Bukhari notably urged members of the Pahari community to vote for Mehbooba Mufti in the ongoing Lok Sabha election
Who would lead if US stepped off world stage? asks Joe Biden
Biden is facing his predecessor, Donald Trump, in the November presidential election, which is a rematch of the 2020 polls
Govt used majority to nullify Art 370: Amit Shah
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the BJP used its majority in Parliament to nullify Article 370, ban instant triple talaq and bring a new citizenship law, and asserted the Modi government will never change the Constitution. Addressing an election rally in Akola in eastern Maharashtra in support of BJP candidate []
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Maharashtra Came Up With Law On Acquisition Of 'Cessed Property': Supreme Court
The Maharashtra government came up with a law for acquiring old and dilapidated buildings that were unsafe as the tenants were sitting tight over the properties and landlords had no money for repairs.
