Bandhan Bank to face a Rs 200 crore hit from insurance norm change
Facing an anticipated Rs 200 crore dip in income from proposed cuts to insurance commissions, Bandhan Bank's managing director, Partha Pratim Sengupta, warns of potential ripple effects across the banking industry. To counter these challenges, the bank is set to reshape its business model and focus on enhancing mutual fund distribution. Moreover, its limited exposure to drought-impacted regions in Karnataka and Maharashtra helps mitigate overall financial risks.
Meenakshi Shinde Faces Heat From Within Shiv Sena Over Purnekar Murder Probe
Maharashtra minister and senior Shiv Sena leader Pratap Sarnaik said on Wednesday that Meenakshi Shinde should step down till the completion of the probe into the murder of Purnekar.
Mahayuti and MVA win two seats each in Maharashtra Council polls, Nagpur result awaited
The recent Maharashtra Legislative Council elections resulted in the ruling Mahayuti alliance and the Opposition MVA each winning two seats. In the Amravati teachers' constituency, Shiv Sena candidate Kiran Sarnaik won against Congress candidate Aditi Pohare. BJP's Kaustubh Gawade triumphed over incumbent Congress MLC Jayant Asgaonkar in the Pune teachers' constituency. NCP-SP's Harshada Deshmukh Jadhav defeated BJP's Smita Jadhav, causing upset within the BJP.
Congress Scores Zero In 4-State MLC Polls, BJP Turns Up The Heat | Top News Of Oct 28, 2026
The BJP has intensified its attack on Congress after the party failed to win a single seat in MLC elections across Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and Karnataka. Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a swipe at Congress over its zero-seat tally, while BJP chief Nitin Nabin and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis mocked the partys performance.
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Dont blame the process, introspect: Rajasthan CM advises Congress on MLC poll defeat
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 28 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has criticised the Congress for questioning the electoral process following repeated election defeats, saying the party should introspect on its leadership, policies and declining public support instead of blaming the system. Sharma said that whether elections are conducted through ballot papers or Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), questioning the process cannot change the people's mandate when voters have distanced themselves from a political party. He cited elections to 28 Legislative Council (MLC) seats in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and Karnataka, conducted using ballot papers, to question the Congress's electoral performance. He said the results should prompt the party to examine the reasons behind its setbacks rather than raise questions about the electoral process. The Chief Minister alleged that despite repeated electoral defeats, the Congress was unwilling to acknowledge its weaknesses or establish accountability within its leadership. Instead of undertaking a serious review of its performance, the party was questioning the electoral system, he said. Sharma maintained that the Congress needed to look beyond EVMs and assess its leadership, policies and diminishing support among voters to understand the reasons for its electoral losses. Emphasising the importance of democratic values, Sharma said the people's verdict was paramount in a democracy and every political party had a responsibility to respect it. He argued that accepting the mandate and taking responsibility for electoral setbacks were essential to maintaining democratic conventions. The Chief Minister also called on the Congress to undertake introspection and identify the factors contributing to its declining electoral fortunes. According to him, questioning the electoral process without addressing internal weaknesses would not help the party regain public confidence. Sharma's remarks come amid the continuing political debate over electoral accountability and allegations concerning the voting process. His criticism centred on the need for political parties to accept election results and focus on strengthening their connection with voters. He reiterated that the Congress should identify the shortcomings in its leadership and policies rather than attribute its defeats to the electoral system, stressing that public trust remained central to electoral success
How many did Congress win?: HM Amit Shah blasts Rahul Gandhi over MLC poll results
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah took a swipe at the Congress party for failing to win a single seat in the biennial Legislative Council (MLC) elections across four states with a social media post on Wednesday. Taking to X, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader wrote in Hindi, which, roughly translated, means How many out of 28 did the Congress win 0, adding a barb, resign, Ballot Box in an apparent reference to the point that these polls were not held using Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) that the Congress has repeatedly been alleging as being manipulated. The accompanying illustration features what appears to be the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, sitting and staring at the results. Though MLC results do not determine future Parliamentary or Assembly poll outcomes, they do reflect political influence among specific sections of the society. The MLC elections were limited franchise contests involving graduates and teachers rather than the broader electorate. The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Karnataka, with Janata Dal (Secular) a constituent, secured a clear 4-0 sweep in the state, leaving the ruling Congress in a quandary. In Uttar Pradesh, the principal contest was between the BJP and the Samajwadi Party (SP), where the former secured victories in multiple constituencies, while the latter won key teachers seats and remained the primary Opposition force. Bihar results reflected a fragmented Opposition landscape, with the BJP and its ally Janata Dal (United) winning several seats, the RJD registering a victory, JSP opening its account, and independents securing wins. The trend continued to be reflected in Maharashtra as well, with the Congress drawing a blank everywhere. The results come amidst the Congress partys renewed thrust at launching Rahul Gandhi in a new, aggressive leadership role and as the face of a united Opposition.
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'Guess how many seats Congress won?: PM Modi mocks Rahul Gandhi's party
In a post on X, PM Modi said, MLC elections in 28 seats across four big states Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and Karnataka. Elections were held using ballot papers. Guess how many seats Congress won
Bawankule directs PMC to expedite Phulewada, Bhidewada development
Bawankule has directed the Pune civic body to expedite development at Phulewada and Bhidewada ahead of Mahatma Jyotirao Phules bicentenary year. The meeting also discussed OBC student hostels, recruitment backlogs and welfare measures for Denotified and Nomadic Tribes
Tiger Shroff firing: Special court grants permission to arrest 11 accused under MCOCA
Results were declared in all but one seat - Nagpur Graduates' constituency in Maharashtra which is heading for a nail-biting finish involving BJP candidate Sudhakar Kohale and Congress' sitting MLC Abhijeet Wanjari.
CJP backs INDIA blocs November 1 rally, seeks Gyanesh Kumars resignation
In a statement, the CJP said a fundamental principle of democracy was that people should choose their government, rather than the government choosing its voters. It alleged that the SIR exercise had undermined this principle and said Kumar had lost the trust required to oversee free and fair elections
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PMRDA launches instant online system for three land-related certificates
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Dahanu in the Konkan region recorded the state's highest maximum temperature at 36.7 degrees Celsius, while Nashik recorded the lowest minimum at 14.3 degrees Celsius, according to the weather bulletin
People rejected anarchistic politics: Nitin Nabin on Congs zero score in MLC polls
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party national president Nitin Nabin on Wednesday claimed that the Congress had scored zero on ballot papers in the recent MLC elections held in Karnataka, Maharashtra, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, asserting that the public was repeatedly rejecting what he termed the partys anarchistic politics. In a post on X, Nabin said the results showed that whether through EVMs or ballot papers, the peoples trust and blessings remained firmly with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Congresss score on ballot papers too is 0 in the MLC elections of Karnataka, Maharashtra, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh! The public is repeatedly rejecting Congresss anarchistic politics outright. Be it EVM or ballot, the publics trust and blessings are only with the honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendramodi ji, he wrote. The BJP presidents remarks come in the backdrop of the oppositions sustained campaign questioning the integrity of electronic voting machines and alleging large-scale electoral irregularities. By highlighting the Congresss poor performance even in elections conducted through the traditional ballot system, Nabin sought to counter the oppositions narrative against EVMs. Party leaders interpreted the results as a clear endorsement of the Modi governments policies and a rejection of the Congresss political approach. They argued that the outcomes in the four states reflected the growing disconnect between the Congress and the electorate. Nabins statement is part of the BJPs broader strategy to project the Prime Ministers continued popularity and to dismiss opposition claims of electoral manipulation. The party has maintained that the Congress is raising the EVM issue only to cover up its own organisational and political failures. The MLC elections in the four states had been keenly watched as indicators of the relative strengths of the major political parties. According to the BJP, the Congresss inability to open its account in these contests underscores the publics preference for the ruling dispensation at the Centre. As political temperatures rise ahead of upcoming assembly and other elections, both the BJP and the Congress are expected to intensify their campaigns around issues of electoral integrity, governance and public trust. Nabins post indicates that the BJP will continue to project recent electoral outcomes as a vote of confidence in Prime Minister Modis leadership.
Maharashtra FDA seizes 6,495 kg of food, including sonpapdi and milk products
The largest single seizure was reported in Nagpur division, where officials confiscated 1,795 kg of sonpapdi worth approximately Rs 10.60 lakh from a food business in Kamthi. The establishment was reportedly operating without the required licence or registration
No slogans, just look at results: Hardik Patels dig at Congress over MLC results
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Oct 28 (IANS) Gujarat BJP MLA Hardik Patel on Wednesday took a swipe at the Congress over its performance in Legislative Council elections across four states, highlighting that the polls were conducted using ballot papers, but the party failed to win a single seat. In a post on social media platform X, Patel wrote: 4 major states. 28 MLC seats. Elections conducted using ballot papers! Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and Karnataka. Now, take a guess: how many of these 28 seats did Congress actually win? No slogans. No excuses. Just look at the results! The post came amid counting and the declaration of results for 28 Legislative Council seats across the four states. The Congress failed to secure a victory in the election cycle, with the results providing ammunition for the BJP to question the Opposition partys arguments in favour of ballot papers amid its allegations concerning electronic voting machines (EVMs). The outcome in Karnataka was a particular setback for the Congress, which is in power in the state. The BJP-Janata Dal (Secular) alliance swept the four Legislative Council seats there, including the Bengaluru Teachers constituency previously held by the Congress. In Uttar Pradesh, the BJP won four seats, and the Samajwadi Party secured two, while counting continued in other constituencies. Bihar also witnessed setbacks for established parties. Prashant Kishors Jan Suraaj Party won its first Legislative Council seat after its candidate Suresh Rai defeated former Bihar Congress president Madan Mohan Jha in the Darbhanga Teachers constituency. The Rashtriya Janata Dal also wrested the Patna Teachers seat from five-term BJP MLC Nawal Kishore Yadav. Counting for other constituencies was continuing, while results in Maharashtra were still emerging. Patels intervention carries an added political dimension given his own journey from being a prominent critic of the BJP to becoming one of its legislators in Gujarat. He rose to prominence in 2015 as the face of the Patidar reservation agitation, which challenged the then BJP-led state government. The movement made him a significant political figure ahead of the 2017 Gujarat Assembly elections, when the Congress improved its performance against the BJP. Patel joined the Congress in March 2019 and was appointed working president of the Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee in July 2020. However, differences with the party leadership grew, and he resigned from the Congress on May 18, 2022, criticising its functioning and leadership. He formally joined the BJP on June 2, 2022, in Gandhinagar, subsequently receiving the partys ticket from Viramgam for the Gujarat Assembly elections. Patel won the seat in December 2022, defeating Aam Aadmi Party candidate Amarsinh Thakor by more than 51,000 votes, and entered the Assembly as a BJP MLA. His latest post continues his criticism of his former party, using the ballot-paper results to challenge the Congresss political messaging on electoral processes.
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Praful Patel calls for introspection as NCP candidate trails in Maharashtra Council polls
In a post on X, he said the results were a clear and significant warning for the party and stressed the need for introspection to regain people's trust
Praful Patel calls for introspection as NCP candidate trails in Maharashtra Council polls
In a post on X, he said the results were a clear and significant warning for the party and stressed the need for introspection to regain people's trust
'Zero Check Karlo Bhai': Piyush Goyal mocks Congress with AI-generated swipe at Rahul Gandhi
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday shared an AI-generated image targeting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi after the party failed to win any of the 28 seats contested in Legislative Council elections across Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and Karnataka. The image posted by Goyal depicted Rahul Gandhi as an employee at a petrol station. A fuel dispenser in the image displayed the names of the four states where the elections were held, while the meter showed figures reading .00, symbolising the Congress party's tally in the elections. Sharing the image on social media, Goyal captioned it, ero check karlo Bhai. The post was part of a broader social media campaign launched by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its leaders following the election results. The BJP used the outcome to attack the Congress, highlighting the party's failure to secure a single seat in the contests held across the four states. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several BJP leaders also took aim at the Congress over its repeated criticism of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and its demand for a return to ballot-paper voting. The ruling party argued that the election outcome undermined the opposition's allegations regarding the electoral process. Earlier in the day, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman hit back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of politicising issues and casting baseless aspersions on Indian industry following his remark that the Tata Group was being criminally destroyed. Being the Leader of the Opposition, I suggest you refrain from politicising every issue. Also, casually labelling commercial and legal matters as criminal is unacceptable, the Finance Minister said in a post on X. Gandhi had alleged that Indian businesses were being treated as the plaything of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. Tata is being criminally destroyed, and no business leader dares say a word. How long will you stay silent? Until they own you? the Congress leader had said.
MoS Somanna sees 2028 message in NDAs council poll sweep
Union Minister of State V Somanna highlighted the Congress party's failure in recent Legislative Council elections across multiple states. He pointed out that Congress did not secure any seats in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Bihar, or Uttar Pradesh. Somanna used these results to challenge Congress's claims regarding electronic voting machines and alleged electoral fraud. The outcomes are perceived as a negative reflection on the Congress government in Karnataka.
FDA Seizes Rs 24.92 Lakh Substandard Food
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has seized 6,495 kg of food articles valued at Rs 24.92 lakh across the state due to alleged violations of quality and safety norms. The seizures, which included sweets, dry fruits, and milk products, were made during inspections conducted on October 27, with the largest haul in Nagpur.
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PM Modi mocks Congress for failing to win MLC elections across four states using ballot papers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has criticised the Congress party for not winning any seats in recent elections. Despite their demands for ballot papers, Congress failed to secure positions in the Legislative Council. The elections took place in four major states, including Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, and Karnataka. BJP gained five seats in Uttar Pradesh alone, while Congress did not win any.
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Gowd Saraswat Brahmin Sabha Hosts Felicitation of Rajarshi Dr. B. K. Modi
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 28: The Gowd Saraswat Brahmin Sabha, in association with the Akhil Bharatiya Brahman Sabha, hosted a special felicitation programme at Pavilion Banquet Hall, P. J. Hindu Gymkhana, Marine Lines, Mumbai, to celebrate Rajarshi Dr. B. K. Modi on being conferred the Vishwaguru Award by Americans4Hindus. The gathering brought together members of the community and invited guests for a programme centred on Hindu heritage, Sanatan Dharma, and the place of India's civilisational traditions in its aspirations for the future.
Maharashtras traditional food culture is shaped by seasonal ingredients, regional farming practices, and recipes developed to make everyday meals nourishing, practical, and flavourful. Among its lesser-known preparations is Nachni Ambil, a traditional finger-millet preparation that can be enjoyed as a thin drink or a thicker, porridge-like dish. Made using nachni flour, water, and a process [] The post Nachni Ambil: Maharashtras Traditional Finger Millet Drink and Porridge appeared first on FoodNosher.Com .
MLC results show Rahul Gandhi has little reason to celebrate as face of anti-BJP bloc
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) The Congress partys ambitious aim of launching Rahul Gandhi in a new, aggressive leadership role and as the face of a united Opposition has suffered a serious setback after failing to win a single seat in the biennial Legislative Council (MLC) elections across four states Bihar, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh. Though the general public as a whole is not directly involved in choosing MLC representatives, specific sections of society do share their preferences. These elections were limited franchise contests involving graduates and teachers rather than the broader electorate, yet are often viewed as indicators of organisational strength, cadre mobilisation and political influence among politically aware sections. And on all three counts, the Congress has little reason to celebrate. The outcome of achieving a zero across all 28 seats contested would thus serve as a rough bump on its road to political recovery, with warning bells sounding particularly loudly in Karnataka where it is in power. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Karnataka, with Janata Dal (Secular) a constituent, secured a clear 4-0 sweep in the state, leaving the ruling Congress in a quandary. The BJP retained the North-East Teachers, South-East Graduates and West Graduates constituencies, while the JD(S) captured the Bengaluru Teachers' seat from the Congress. This outcome is especially significant since the party had hoped to project its state government as a model for a broader national resurgence. Instead, the results suggest that even where Congress holds power, regional dynamics and opposition alliances remain capable of limiting its influence. JD(S), though diminished in Assembly politics, demonstrated that regional players continue to possess pockets of durable support. Results elsewhere also delivered an uncomfortable political message for the Congress. Far from signalling a revival of the party's mass appeal, the elections have underlined its continued inability to build up anti-BJP sentiment or establish itself as the undisputed leader of a united Opposition. In Uttar Pradesh, the principal contest was between the BJP and the Samajwadi Party (SP), where the former secured victories in multiple constituencies, while the latter won key teachers seats and remained the primary Opposition force. Bihar offered a similar sobering picture, with the Congress suffering a symbolic defeat in Darbhanga Teachers' constituency, where Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) candidate Suresh Prasad Rai defeated sitting Congress MLC Madan Mohan Jha. The states overall results reflected a fragmented Opposition landscape, with the BJP and its ally Janata Dal (United) winning several seats, the RJD registering a victory, JSP opening its account, and independents securing wins. Thus, Tejashwi Yadav's RJD continues to command the central anti-BJP role in the state, while Prashant Kishors JSP is seen attempting to build an alternative space, and Congress increasingly appearing squeezed between stronger regional actors. In Maharashtra, counting trends indicated a mixed battle between the ruling Mahayuti alliance and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), with candidates from both camps leading in different constituencies. Yet here too, the dominant opposition faces were regional leaders from the Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP (Sharad Pawar) camps rather than the Congress. The results reinforce a reality that has come to define Opposition politics of late: regional satraps continue to carry greater electoral weight than the grand old party of India in most states. Though MLC results do not determine future Assembly or Lok Sabha outcomes, they do reflect the current balance of political influence. And that balance again suggests that India's opposition space remains decentralised, state-driven and heavily dependent on regional leaders. For the BJP, these elections provided evidence that Congress national narrative is yet to translate into strength on the ground. For the Opposition, the Congress may still be an essential component of any anti-BJP coalition, but these elections indicate Rahul Gandhi is far from becoming the blocs unquestioned leader.
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 28 (IANS) Following the Congress' dismal performance in the recently held Legislative Council polls, Maharashtra Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Wednesday said that the grand old party is busy making allegations against the polling process instead of introspecting where and why it lost the elections. He made the remark after the Congress drew a blank in three of the four states where MLC polls were held and also remains out of the reckoning in Maharashtra, where the counting is reportedly underway for five seats. Speaking to IANS, Bawankule said: In Maharashtra, Congress earlier held Nagpur and two seats in Punea total of three seatswhile (Shiv Sena-UBT's) Uddhav (Thackeray) ji held Amravati, and (NCP's) Ajit 'Dada' (late Ajit Pawar) held Marathwada...Previously, we had zero seats here, but now we are leading in three. This clearly shows 'Mahayuti' is in the positive. The Congress Party refuses to self-correct itself. When they face defeat, they fail to conduct proper self-introspection or analysis. Look at the Bharatiya Janata Party: whenever we face a setback, we learn from it, introspect, and work towards victory, while it is the opposite for them (Congress). Emphasising that the MLC polls were held on ballot papers, the Minister said: Now they will say that voters were bribed and intimidated. They will speak all such rubbish but won't analyse where and why they actually lost. So, I think the Congress party will face a huge loss in this election in Maharashtra, he added. Further, Bawankule lashed out at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for his aap remark aimed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi. His statement against PM Modi reflects his mental imbalance, he remarked. Referring to Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan's criticism of Kharge over the latter's remark, the Maharashtra Minister said: He should at least listen to leaders of his own party and if not, then the party will face the result in the people's mandate in the 2029 (Lok Sabha) polls. Whoever insults PM Modi and his parents will be sent home in 2029. The people of the country are sympathetic; they will send home those leaders making unconstitutional remarks, he asserted. Meanwhile, Chandrashekhar Bawankule also came down heavily on Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's allegations against the conduct of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Rahul Gandhi is unnecessarily wasting time on useless and futile issuesmatters that are not even on the public's mind and which the public criticises, he said. The Maharashtra Minister asserted that people know that the SIR is a correct measure. Removing incorrect names from the voter list is a genuine public demand. Deceased individuals or those no longer residing at an address should not remain on the electoral rolls. Ensuring an accurate voter list is a demand of the entire nation and its citizens, he stressed.
PM Modi Mocks Opposition as Congress Draws a Blank in Ballot-Paper MLC Polls Across Four States
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched a sharp political attack against the Congress party following its dismal performance in the biennial Legislative Council (MLC) elections held across four statesUttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, and Karnataka. Highlighting that the MLC polls were conducted using paper ballotsa primary demand of opposition parties campaigning against Electronic Voting Machines [] The post PM Modi Mocks Opposition as Congress Draws a Blank in Ballot-Paper MLC Polls Across Four States appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
MahaGeoTech recruitment 2026: Maharashtra invites applications for three posts
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Promised e-commerce profits, cheated Gujarat man of Rs 5.88 lakh; UP gym trainer held
Digital Desk | Surat, Oct 28 (IANS) The Cyber Crime Branch of Surat City Police, Gujarat, has arrested a 32-year-old gym trainer from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh for allegedly helping siphon off money obtained through an online fraud in which a complainant was cheated of Rs 5.88 lakh on the promise of high returns from an e-commerce business. The accused, Abdullah alias Sonu Mazid, allegedly facilitated the movement of the cheated money through bank accounts obtained on a commission basis and converted part of the proceeds into USDT, a cryptocurrency linked to the US dollar, as instructed by an absconding accused based in Dubai, police said on Wednesday. According to the police, the complainant was contacted through a dating app and sent a link to a fake website. The accused allegedly persuaded the complainant to create an account on the website, claiming that investing in e-commerce activities would generate good returns. The complainant was subsequently induced to transfer a total of Rs 5,88,909 to different bank accounts. The money was not returned. A case was registered at the Cyber Crime Police Station under Sections 318(4), 336(2), 338, 336(3), 340(2), 61(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and Section 66(D) of the Information Technology Act, as amended in 2008. During the investigation, police traced Mazid to Varanasi and arrested him following a technical investigation conducted by a team led by Police Inspector A M Mori. The operation was carried out under the directions of senior officials. Police said Rs 1,77,590 belonging to the complainant had been transferred to an HDFC Bank account linked to another accused, Imran Yusuf Khilchi, who had been arrested earlier in connection with the case. According to the police, the absconding accused had the money deposited through cash deposit machines into bank accounts arranged by Mazid in exchange for commissions. Mazid allegedly withdrew the money through ATMs and cheques, retained Rs 12,590 as his commission and used the remaining Rs 1.65 lakh to purchase USDT before transferring it as instructed by the absconding accused in Dubai. The previously arrested accused, Imran Yusuf Khilchi, 46, is a businessman from Mumbai in Maharashtra. The Surat City Police have urged residents not to allow others to use their bank accounts in exchange for commissions or other inducements, warning that such accounts may be used to route proceeds of cyber fraud. Account holders could face legal action if their accounts are used in criminal activities.
CM launches MahaINDUS AI platform and new digital services in Maharashtra
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WPL 2027 Auction: Molineux Fetches Rs 1.10 Crore From UPW, Kamalini Goes To GG For Rs 40 Lakh
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Australia captain Sophie Molineux was the biggest buy in the opening phase of the Womens Premier League (WPL) 2027 auction, when UP Warriorz acquired her for Rs 1.10 crore here on Wednesday. Gujarat Giants picked up young India wicketkeeper-batter G Kamalini for her base price of Rs 40 lakh. Sophie, who was part of Royal Challengers Bengalurus title-winning squad in 2024 and missed WPL 2026, had listed herself at a base price of Rs 50 lakh. UPW opened the bidding, but RCB stayed in the contest, and the price climbed to Rs 95 lakh in under a minute. UPW pushed it to Rs 1 crore, and RCB responded with Rs 1.05 crore. Finally, UPW sealed the deal with a bid of Rs 1.10 crore. The left-arm spin bowling all-rounder recently returned to international cricket in the T20I series against New Zealand after recovering from a hip injury. Kamalini, released by Mumbai Indians ahead of the auction and widely tipped to have a big payday after not being in the mix for the 2027 U19 Womens T20 World Cup, went to GG with minimal fuss as no other franchise bid for her. Although her WPL record for Mumbai Indians has been modest, Kamalini, a member of the 2025 U19 World Cup-winning team, has been in the India A and Tamil Nadu teams, apart from being in the senior team. GG also added Irelands seam-bowling all-rounder Orla Prendergast for Rs 30 lakh. Delhi Capitals made their first signing of the auction by securing India batter Kiran Navgire for Rs 75 lakh. Mumbai Indians opened the bidding at Rs 40 lakh and pushed the former UPW players price to Rs 70 lakh, before DC went to Rs 75 lakh. With only Rs 90 lakh in their purse, MI pulled out. UPW also brought in Indias off-spin bowling all-rounder Sneh Rana and Australias hard-hitting all-rounder Grace Harris for their base price of Rs 30 lakh each. Sneh, a former Gujarat Giants captain who was part of RCB as a replacement player, drew no other bids, including from her former team DC. Grace returns to UPW after a productive season with RCB, who won the WPL title in 2026. RCB released her with Ellyse Perry set to return, and she is likely to compete for an opening slot in UPW alongside Meg Lanning or Pratika Rawal. Several others also went unsold in the early rounds. Raghvi Bist, who has played two T20Is for India and was the first player to go under the hammer, attracted no bids at her base price of Rs 30 lakh. Maharashtras big-hitting middle-order batter Tejal Hasabnis, currently part of Indias ODI squad for the series against Zimbabwe, also went unsold. So did Ayushi Soni, who has played one T20I and one WPL match for GG. Several others also went unsold in the early rounds. Raghvi Bist, who has played two T20Is for India and was the first player to go under the hammer, attracted no bids at her base price of Rs 30 lakh. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
PM Modi Takes Dig At Congress, Asks:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a dig at Congress on Wednesday, highlighting when the voting was conducted using ballot papers the Congress failed to win a seat in the Legislative Council elections across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra and Karnataka. In a
Maharashtra Govt Approves Rs 230 Cr to Develop Mahatma Phule's Residence
The work on a memorial at Bhidewada in Pune, where Savitribai Phule started the first school for girls, also will be completed within three weeks
PM Modi taunts Congress for dismal show in MLC polls despite use of paper ballots
MLC elections in 28 seats across 4 big States Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and Karnataka. Elections were held using ballot papers. Guess how many seats Congress won? PM Modi said in a post on 'X'
'Guess how many seats Congress won?': PM Modi's swipe at party's performance in MLC polls
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday took a swipe at the Congress over its dismal performance in the recently held Legislative Council polls across four states, despite the use of ballot papers in the polling process. The Congress has drawn a blank in three states and also remains out of the reckoning in Maharashtra, where the counting is reportedly underway for five seats. In a post on social media platform 'X', Prime Minister Modi said, MLC elections in 28 seats across 4 big states - Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and Karnataka. Elections held using ballot papers. Guess how many seats Congress won? PM Modi remarked. This comes amid the Opposition's demand for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation amid allegations of irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The MLC polls results assumes significance as the INDIA Bloc prepares to hold a mega rally against the vote theft allegations at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan on November 1, despite strong protests from the ruling NDA, traders and the Sikh community as the date is linked to the 1984 riots. Earlier in the day, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) also remarked that the Congress failed to make an impact in the Legislative Council elections across four states despite ballot papers being used to conduct the polling, while accusing Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, of making false allegations against the country's electoral process. Addressing a press conference, BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi said: Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party, who have created a storm of false claims about Indias electoral process, have seen their aspirations for anarchy shattered by the results of the MLC elections...the Congress party has so far remained at zero. It is now almost clear that the Congress party has failed to make its presence felt in these elections. He added: These elections were conducted using ballot boxes and ballot papers, yet the Congress failed to establish its presence. Echoing similar view, Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi also took a jibe at the Congress party on Wednesday. Whether it is ballot paper or the Electronic Voting Machines, the outcome for the Congress party remains the same, Joshi said, taking potshots at the Grand Old Partys zero show in the MLC elections. Meanwhile, the Samajwadi Party (SP) emerged victorious in the Agra Teacher's seat in Uttar Pradesh, while the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) won the Patna Teachers constituency in the biennial elections to the Bihar Legislative Council.
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Twenty-eight MLC seats went to the polls through ballot papers, yet the Congress failed to win a single seat, raising fresh and hard questions about the partys electoral credibility and organisational strength. The outcome has also handed the BJP a potent political counter to Congress persistent allegations against Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). The setback is particularly striking in Karnataka, where the Congress lost all four MLC contests it fought, including the seat of a sitting member. The defeat has raised uncomfortable questions about the partys ability to mobilise its support base despite being in power in the state. The broader MLC elections across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra and Karnataka have produced results that are nothing short of a major jolt to Congress ahead of the proposed November 1 rally of the INDIA bloc against EVM and vote chori. The grand old partys inability to secure a victory has renewed questions about its organisational strength, electoral strategy and credibility among voters. Political observers argue that the Karnataka outcome is particularly damaging. Congress is in power in the state, and the elections represented an opportunity to demonstrate that its governments political influence extends beyond the Assembly. Losing all four seats, including one held by a sitting member, raises uncomfortable questions about coordination, candidate selection and the Congress ability to mobilise its support base. The BJP has seized on the results to challenge Congress repeated attempts to find fault with EVMs. The partys message is that electoral outcomes depend on public support, political credibility and organisational effectiveness, rather than the voting mechanism. The political optics are unmistakable. Congress has long demanded greater confidence in electoral processes. Its inability to convert ballot-paper contests into victories allows the BJP to turn that argument against it. The larger question is whether Congress will undertake serious organisational introspection or continue to focus primarily on alleged electoral-system flaws, says an analyst. A political observer said, Ballot papers do not guarantee victories, just as EVMs do not guarantee defeats. Ultimately, a party must win the confidence of the electorate. For Congress, the real challenge is not explaining why it lost without EVMs, but demonstrating that it can still win, the analyst added.
Gujarat Police nab notorious criminal from Dadar, recover valuables worth Rs 18 lakh
Digital Desk | Valsad (Gujarat), Oct 28 (IANS) A man accused of breaking into a bungalow in Vapi's GIDC area and stealing gold and silver jewellery and cash worth more than Rs 32 lakh was arrested in Mumbai's Dadar area, with the Valsad Local Crime Branch of Gujarat recovering property worth Rs 18.28 lakh, police said on Wednesday. The burglary took place on the night of October 24 at Bungalow No. A/4 in Vraj Co-operative Housing Society, Vraj Row House, on Chharwada Road in Vapi. According to the police, the accused cut through an iron window grille and broke a wooden window to enter a first-floor bedroom before taking jewellery weighing approximately 142.61 grams, around 900 grams of silver and Rs 12 lakh in cash from a wooden cupboard. The total value of the stolen property was estimated at Rs 32,62,482. Vapi GIDC police registered a case under Sections 305(a) and 331(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The arrested accused has been identified as Atish alias Dancer, 38, a labourer residing in Virar East in Mumbai's neighbouring Palghar district. Police said teams from the Valsad Local Crime Branch, its burglary squad and Vapi GIDC police station examined footage from more than 200 CCTV cameras along the route from the crime scene to Mumbai. Investigators also examined records of people involved in similar offences and used technical analysis to identify the suspect. Acting on a tip-off received by a team led by Local Crime Branch sub-inspector J G Parmar, the police traced and arrested the accused in Dadar. He and the recovered property were subsequently handed over to Vapi GIDC police for further investigation. During questioning, the accused allegedly told investigators that he had travelled by train from Virar to Vapi around two days before the burglary. He allegedly climbed onto the sheet-metal roof of a bungalow, approached a first-floor window, cut its iron grille with a hacksaw blade and broke the wooden window using a screwdriver before entering the house and stealing the valuables. According to the police, the accused's modus operandi involved surveying a target area two or three days before a burglary. After familiarising himself with the surroundings, he would allegedly approach the rear of a locked house, cut through a window grille and enter the premises. The recovered property includes three gold necklaces with earrings weighing 35.95 grams, valued at Rs 4.75 lakh; two gold bangles weighing 32.32 grams, valued at Rs 4.26 lakh; a gold chain worth Rs 1.03 lakh; diamond-studded gold earrings valued at Rs 78,000; and other gold ornaments and coins. Police also recovered a five-gram silver coin, Rs 5,48,800 in cash, two mobile phones valued at Rs 10,000, and a screwdriver and hacksaw blade allegedly used in the burglary. The total value of the recovered items was put at Rs 18,28,780. Police list 69 cases against the accused in Gujarat and Maharashtra, including cases registered in Umargam and several Mumbai police station jurisdictions. The listed cases date from 2005 to 2026 and include allegations of theft, housebreaking, robbery and cheating, among other offences. Further investigation is being carried out by Vapi GIDC police.
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'Guess how many seats Congress won?' PM Modi mocks party over ballot-paper MLC poll performance
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (October 26) took a swipe at the Congress over elections to 28 seats in the Legislative Councils across Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and Karnataka, which were held using ballot papers.
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Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 28 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday said his two-day visit to Gujarat went beyond exploring investment opportunities, with a strong emphasis on fostering closer cooperation, mutual engagement and stronger ties between the two states. During the visit, the Chief Minister interacted with members of the Haryanvi community in Surat and Ahmedabad, where they shared their achievements, concerns and expectations. Acknowledging the issues raised during these interactions, CM Saini reiterated the Haryana governments commitment to safeguarding the interests of Haryanvis living outside the state and expanding facilities for their welfare. Addressing the Haryanvi community in Surat, the Chief Minister announced that the government would develop a dedicated online portal for the prompt and effective redressal of their grievances. The portal will enable Haryanvis residing outside the state to register their complaints and ensure their resolution within a stipulated timeframe. The initiative is expected to strengthen their connection with the Haryana government and make grievance redressal more accessible. Another significant initiative is the proposed establishment of a Haryana Bhavan in Gujarat, on the lines of the facility in Maharashtra. Steps have already been initiated in this direction. The proposed Bhavan will serve as a centre for cultural, social and administrative activities of the Haryanvi community while also acting as a cultural bridge between Haryana and Gujarat. The Chief Minister emphasised that cooperation between Haryana and Gujarat would not be confined to investment and economic opportunities but would also extend to strengthening social, cultural and people-to-people ties. He expressed confidence that the growing partnership with Gujarat, the birthplace of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, would give fresh momentum to Haryanas development journey and take the states growth story to new heights. Meanwhile, CM Saini met his Gujarat counterpart Bhupendra Patel and discussed various issues, with a focus on further strengthening coordination and cooperation between the states. Discussions were also held on sharing experiences and exploring opportunities for cooperation in various areas of development.
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EVM or ballot papers, result same for Congress: Pralhad Joshi mocks partys zero show in MLC polls
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi took a swipe at the Congress party on Wednesday, over its dismal performance in the recently held Legislative Council elections. Whether it is ballot paper or the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), the outcome for the Congress party remains the same, Joshi said, taking potshots at the grand old partys zero show in the MLC elections. The results for the MLC elections 2026 have been announced for 28 seats spanning four states Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra. Congress has drawn a blank in three states and also remains out of the reckoning in Maharashtra, where the counting is reportedly underway for five seats. The ruling Mahayuti alliance and Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) are at loggerheads, but there too, the Congress seems to be on a sticky wicket. The Union Minister said that the party failed to win even a single seat out of 28 Legislative Council seats, contested across four states. Joshi said the Congress party keeps harping on vote theft and questioning democratic institutions, yet still blames the system when election results dont go in its favour. Pointing specifically to Congress-ruled Karnataka, he said that the party suffered a crushing defeat, with even its incumbent Legislative Council members failing to retain their seats. He said the party consistently raises questions over the EVMs and cries foul over alleged irregularities, but when it came to elections through ballot boxes, it too failed to register a win and suffered a humiliating defeat. The election results have rather cast doubts on the validity of the Congress partys allegations, he claimed. Notably, the MLC elections were held for 28 graduates and teachers constituencies, spread across four states. In Uttar Pradesh, 11 Legislative Council seats went to polls, comprising 5 graduates' and 6 teachers' constituencies. In Bihar, 8 Legislative Council seats included 4 graduates' constituencies and 4 teachers' constituencies, while in Maharashtra, 5 Legislative Council seats, covering three graduates' constituencies and two teachers' constituencies, went to the hustings. In Karnataka, Congress lost all four constituencies.
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Maha MLC polls: BJP, NCP(SP) secure early victories as vote counting continues
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 28 (IANS) Counting of votes for the five Maharashtra Legislative Council Teachers' and Graduates' constituencies continued on Wednesday. Out of the five contested seats, official declarations have come in for two, yielding victories for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the National Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar). In Pune Teachers' Constituency, the BJP nominee Kaustubh Gawade has won after defeating the Congress party's sitting legislator and nominee Jayant Asgaonkar, and Sachin Sanap, an Independent candidate supported by Eknath Shindes Shiv Sena. With this win, Gawade has delivered a major boost to the Mahayuti coalition. BJP had made the Pune Teachers' Constituency poll a prestige as the election strategy was implemented under the guidance of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The party had fielded senior ministers, including Chandrakant Patil and a couple of legislators, during campaigning. In Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Marathwada) Graduates' Constituency, NCP(SP) nominee Dr Pratapsingh Patil defeated the NCP/Mahayuti candidate Satish Chavan, who was a three-term legislator from the same seat. In addition, Raviraj Sable (Independent) and Dilip Ghuge (Shiv Sena - UBT) also lost. Dr Pratapsingh Patil maintained a strong preference vote lead throughout counting rounds to secure the seat for the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition. NCP(SP)'s top leadership, including working president and MP Supriya Sule, former Minister Jayant Patil, state chief Shashikant Shinde, accompanied by Congress leaders, had held a series of meetings and rallies. Incidentally, Shiv Sena legislator and former Minister Abdul Sattar defied party line and supported Dr Pratapsingh Patil. Further, he also received support from disgruntled leaders of the Shiv Sena and Shiv Sena(UBT). Counting was underway for the remaining three seats due to the preferential voting system, elimination rounds, and quota calculations. In Nagpur Graduates' seat, BJP candidate Sudhakar Kohale holds a steady lead over incumbent Congress candidate Abhijeet Wanjari. With elimination rounds progressing, the distribution of second-preference votes will finalise the victory quota. In Pune Graduates' seat, the battle remains intense between Smita Jadhav (BJP) and Harshada Jadhav (NCP-SP), with second-preference counting underway. In Amravati Teachers' constituency, a multi-cornered contest persists among Kiran Sarnaik (Shiv Sena), Aditi Pohare (Congress), Sangita Shinde (BJP rebel) and Dattatray Lahane (Shiv Sena UBT) as officials process preference tallies. Final official updates for Nagpur, Pune Graduates, and Amravati are expected once the second-preference elimination rounds reach the required victory quotas.
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MLC election results 2026: The BJP, Congress, Samajwadi Party (SP), RJD and other parties are battling for seats in the Legislative Councils of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka and Maharashtra. While the BJP and its allies have secured key victories in Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh, the SP and RJD have also registered wins. Check the state-wise MLC winners list, party-wise performance and latest updates on results and counting in all four states.
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