CJP to join protest over MPSC exam
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: The Cockroach Janta Party said on Sunday, September 13, that its members and founder Abhijeet Dipke will join students in their protests over alleged paper leaks in various online examinations conducted by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC). The CJP made the announcement after a group of MPSC aspirants met Dipke at his 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 .
Rahul Gandhis BRICS menu post triggers backlash from BJP leaders; SP supports LoP's views
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) BJP leaders have reacted to Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhis recent posts on the BRICS Summit, with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis saying the Congress leader was unable to appreciate the countrys diplomatic achievements. However, the SP stressed the need to respect Indias diverse food traditions. Reacting to LoP Gandhis posts on the BRICS dinner menu, Fadnavis said the Congress leader appeared to be unable to appreciate the countrys diplomatic achievements. I believe that when someone is narrow-minded and feels hurt even by their own countrys success, they make such statements, Fadnavis claimed. The Maharashtra Chief Minister said the unanimous adoption of the Delhi Declaration was among the biggest achievements of the BRICS Summit, pointing out that China, Russia and other member countries had signed the declaration. The biggest success of BRICS is that the Delhi Declaration was issued unanimously, with China, Russia and all other members signing it, he said. The Global South strongly welcomed the declaration that directly condemned Pakistan and terrorism. There cannot be a greater strategic or diplomatic victory than this, he added. After an all-vegetarian meal was served at the BRICS Summit dinner in New Delhi, LoP Gandhi sought to highlight Indias dietary diversity, saying that a large majority of Indians eat non-vegetarian food. For the record: 80% of Indians are non-vegetarian. Indian non-vegetarian food is delicious. As are my sisters chole bhature, Gandhi wrote on his social media handles. He also shared a picture of chole bhature on a dining table. In Madhya Pradesh, Minister Vishwas Sarang also criticised LoP Gandhi over his post concerning the BRICS dinner menu, saying the he should rise above partisan politics when commenting on an international event. He is the Leader of the Opposition in the world's largest democracy. When an international event is being held, we should rise above party politics and express our views, Sarang said. He said Gandhi should focus on the substantive issues discussed at the summit rather than the food served at the dinner. He should talk about the issues discussed at the BRICS Summit, but he is talking about the food menu. I wonder who his advisers are and when he will understand... Sarang said. Meanwhile, SP MP Awadhesh Prasad took a different view, stressing the need to respect Indias diverse food traditions. All kinds of food should be respected. Our country is a large and diverse nation with different types of attire and different kinds of food. We should respect all kinds of food. Our traditions and beliefs should also be preserved, Prasad said. The reactions came amid a political debate over LoP Gandhis remarks following the BRICS dinner, with leaders offering sharply contrasting views on whether the focus should be on the menu or the broader diplomatic outcomes of the summit.
Sharvari celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi with family: Its where my year begins and ends
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 14 (IANS) Actress Sharvari marked Ganesh Chaturthi by sharing a glimpse of her festive celebrations with family. She described the occasion as a special time of love, warmth, positivity, and togetherness. Taking to Instagram, the Munjya actress shared pictures from the celebrations featuring her mother Namrata Wagh and elder sister Kasturi. The photographs captured the warmth of the occasion as the actress welcomed Bappa with her loved ones. For the caption, Sharvari wrote, Ganpati Bappa Morya, Mangal Murti Morya. Happy Ganesh Chaturthi For me, its where my year begins and ends. A full circle of coming home to love, warmth, family, positivity and sooooo many modaks!! Thankyou Bappa for the wonderful year that it has been, stepping into the next season with Your blessing. The images from her village home show the actress dressed in a traditional outfit, posing with her mother and sister. The mother-daughter duo is seen wearing sarees, while Sharvari and her sister twin in pink sarees. Other photographs feature Sharvari sharing candid moments with her mother. In one of the images, she is seen holding a small Ganpati idol made of clay. Sharvari often returns to her familys ancestral home in Morgaon, Maharashtra, to spend time with her loved ones and celebrate festivals such as Ganesh Chaturthi. Last year too, the Bunty Aur Babli 2 actress celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi at her ancestral village home in Morgaon. Sharvari shared glimpses of her Ganesh Puja celebrations on social media, including an endearing picture of herself resting her head on her mothers lap. Sharing the post, she had written, Ganpati Bappa Morya. Happy Ganesh Chaturthi! Always my happpppiiessst during this time of the year! May your days too be filled with love, laughter & lots of modaks!
UCC will be implemented in Maharashtra after committee report: CM Fadnavis
Maharashtra's Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a committee is preparing the Uniform Civil Code. This law will be implemented soon after the committee submits its final report. He also highlighted the BRICS Summit's New Delhi Declaration as a diplomatic success. This declaration unanimously condemned terrorism and was embraced by the Global South. Fadnavis criticized the opposition for raising trivial issues to diminish this achievement.
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Kanimozhi meets INDIA bloc allies as DMK eyes broader coalition beyond BJP, Cong
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 14 (IANS) DMK parliamentary party leader Kanimozhi has initiated consultations with prominent regional leaders following the defeat of the Constitution Amendment Bill on delimitation and an increase in the number of Lok Sabha seats. As part of the outreach, Kanimozhi visited Shiv Sena(UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray at his Matoshree residence in Mumbais Bandra. Thackeray personally welcomed the DMK MP and honoured her with a ceremonial golden shawl. Shiv Sena(UBT) MPs Anil Desai and Milind Narvekar were also present during the meeting, which lasted nearly an hour. The leaders reportedly discussed the delimitation Bills defeat in Parliament, the Congress current approach towards the BJP and the future course of the INDIA bloc. The discussion also focused on the importance of regional and smaller parties within the Opposition alliance and the role they could play in addressing emerging political challenges. Particular attention was given to the possible impact of delimitation on southern states and the need for affected states and regional parties to coordinate their response. Following her meeting with Thackeray, Kanimozhi travelled to Delhi, where she held separate discussions with Nationalist Congress Party(SP) leader Sharad Pawar and his daughter and Lok Sabha member Supriya Sule. The meetings have triggered speculation that the DMK is exploring the possibility of bringing together regional parties that have differences with the Congress party. Such an initiative could eventually pave the way for the emergence of a third political formation at the national level, independent of both the BJP and the Congress. During her interaction with Thackeray, Kanimozhi reportedly discussed greater cooperation among state-based parties opposed to the delimitation proposals. The two leaders also exchanged views on the feasibility of creating a broader platform for regional forces. The DMK had stayed away from an anti-delimitation meeting convened in Chennai under the leadership of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, although the Congress participated in it. The episode highlighted differences among Opposition parties over the strategy to be adopted on the issue. Thackerays reported differences with Congress in Maharashtra have also added significance to Kanimozhis visit. Kanimozhi is expected to continue her outreach by meeting Punjab Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Bhagwant Mann, as well as Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav. The proposed meetings are being viewed as part of the DMKs attempt to assess support for a coordinated regional political platform.
CJP to join Maharashtra PSC aspirants' protest
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and its founder Abhijeet Dipke have announced their support for students protesting alleged paper leaks and irregularities in Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) online examinations. The CJP plans to join the agitation and undertake a statewide tour if demands for the MPSC chairman and secretary's resignations are not met by September 24.
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Rulers pushing Maha into darkness; Lord Ganesha save us: Shiv Sena(UBT) in 'Saamana'
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 14 (IANS) Launching a scathing attack on the state government on the eve of Ganesh Chaturthi, Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray on Monday sharply criticised the ruling Mahayuti government for Maharashtra's compounding socio-economic and political crisis. The Thackeray camp, in an editorial in the party's mouthpiece, 'Saamana', painted a grim picture of a state eset by inflation, systemic corruption, agricultural distress, and rising communal polarisation -- arguing that the current rulers themselves have become the single biggest vighna (obstacle) confronting Maharashtra and the nation. The editorial slammed the government for compounding public distress ahead of the festive season. Highlighting steep hikes in the prices of sugar, milk, CNG, domestic LPG, petrol, and diesel, the daily noted that while the common man's festive budget has been badly hit, devotees will still leave no stone unturned to welcome Lord Ganesha with devotion. The editorial highlighted the recent physical assault on Pune activist Vidyanand Bapat, who had voiced strong opposition to high-decibel DJ systems during public celebrations. Rather than addressing noise pollution, the ruling establishment branded the activist as an urban Naxal and an outsider, while the Chief Minister resorted to evasive stances instead of decisive action, it claimed. Pointing to the severe impact of El Nino, the Thackeray camp warned of a worsening drought across Maharashtra. With Kharif crops wilting in scorched fields and deficient rainfall casting a shadow over the upcoming Rabi season, rural livelihoods are in severe jeopardy while farmer suicides continue unabated. The editorial also criticised repeated examination paper leaks. Following scandals in NEET and TET, the leak of Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) papers forced the cancellation of exams. Dismissing the government's announced SIT probe and administrative reform claims as empty rhetoric, the editorial questioned who would answer for the shattered dreams of thousands of aspiring youths. Tracing the roots of Lokmanya Tilak's public Ganesh festival, the editorial lamented that its founding socio-political vision is being eroded by corporate takeover and cheap political posturing. The editorial further highlighted rising crimes against children, deteriorating roads claiming innocent lives daily, and the government's failure to enforce local Marathi language norms for non-native auto and taxi drivers. Concluding with a stark warning, the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena asserted that Maharashtra -- once a beacon of progressive ideas for the country -- has been rendered directionless and pushed into the shadows of religious extremism by power-drunk and fanatical rulers. Calling upon the public to recognise the true root of their hardship, the editorial closed with a direct plea to Lord Ganesha to bestow wisdom upon the populace and save the state.
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Ganesh Chaturthi inspires us to move forward on path of progress: Prez Murmu
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Monday extended heartfelt Ganesh Chaturthi greetings to the countrymen and wished for happiness and prosperity in people's lives. Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha, who is revered as the deity of wisdom, prosperity and new beginnings and is traditionally invoked before important undertakings. In a statement, President Murmu said, On the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all Indians living in India and abroad. Calling Lord Shri Ganesha a symbol of wisdom, prudence, prosperity, and beginnings, the President said, The celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi infuses energy, knowledge, and positivity into our lives. This holy festival inspires us to move forward on the path of progress with new resolutions in life. I pray that Lord Shri Ganesha brings happiness, peace, good health, and prosperity to everyone's life. May we all pledge to contribute to nation-building, she added. The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm across India, particularly in Maharashtra, with devotees bringing beautifully crafted Ganesha idols into their homes and public pandals. Elaborate decorations, devotional ceremonies and cultural programmes are held during the festivities, while devotees offer prayers, flowers, sweets and other offerings to the deity. This year, Ganesh Chaturthi is being celebrated on September 14, marking the beginning of the festive period dedicated to Lord Ganesha. The celebrations will culminate in Anant Chaturdashi on September 25, when devotees traditionally bid farewell to the deity through immersion processions. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended heartfelt greetings to citizens on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, praying that the sacred festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha brings renewed energy, enthusiasm and prosperity to people's lives and contributes to the country's continued progress. In a post on X, PM Modi said, Heartfelt Ganesh Chaturthi wishes to all my fellow citizens. May this sacred festival of darshan and worship of the Remover of Obstacles infuse new energy and fresh enthusiasm into everyone's lives. May all endeavours succeed through His divine blessings, and may the nation continue to advance on the path of constant progress -- this is my prayer. Ganpati Bappa Morya! PM Modi also shared a Sanskrit verse in his post, offering prayers to Lord Shri Vinayaka and highlighting his divine attributes.
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The Cockroach Janta Party and its founder Abhijeet Dipke will join protests by MPSC aspirants over alleged paper leaks and irregularities in online examinations conducted by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission. The CJP said the agitation seeking resignations of the MPSC chairman and secretary would continue, with a statewide tour planned if unmet.
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CJP to join MPSC aspirants' protests over alleged online exam paper leaks
The Cockroach Janta Party said on Sunday that its members and founder Abhijeet Dipke will join students in their protests over alleged paper leaks in various online examinations conducted by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC). The CJP made the announcement after a group of MPSC aspirants met Dipke at the latter's home in the Waluj area of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The agitation seeking the resignation of the MPSC chairman and secretary would be taken forward, while a statewide tour would be undertaken to interact with MPSC aspirants if the demand was not met by September 24, the CJP said in a release. Dipke and CJP members would join the protesters, it said. After his meeting with MPSC aspirants, Dipke said in a video message, I and CJP are with MPSC aspirants in this fight. We will stand with the aspirants till the resignations (of top MPSC officials). MPSC aspirants have staged protests in parts of the state, demanding transparency in the recruitment process and
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Home Min Amit Shah, Sports Min Mandaviya laud India's historic Women's Asia Cup win
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Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 13 (IANS) Actress Hina Khan is advocating for eco-friendly Ganpati celebrations. On Sunday, the actress took to her Instagram, and shared a series of pictures of her meeting with Governor of Maharashtra, Jishnu Dev Varma. She also penned a long note in the caption, as she urged her followers to bring home eco-friendly Ganpati idols. She wrote, Honoured Thank you for making me a part of this initiative Honble Governor of Maharashtra Shri Jishnu Dev Varma ji, This Ganesh Chaturthi, lets bring Bappa home without harming nature. Inspired by our Honourable Governors leadership and vision, I urge all Indians to participate in this movement again. Eco-friendly idols arent just a trend, theyre the right way. No POP means less pollution, less damage to our water bodies, and a little more care for the resources weve been blessed with. Because sustainability is not a modern idea. Its the civilisational path, the Indian Way. Respect nature. Protect what sustains us. Celebrate without causing harm. Wishing everyone a very happy Ganesh Chaturthi @sseemasinghh, she added. The actress is married to Rocky Jaiswal, and by the virtue of her marriage, the couple practices both the faiths. Earlier, the actress recalled her first Karwa Chauth with husband Rocky Jaiswal during her recent appearance on the dance reality show 'Indias Best Dancer Season 5'. Hina talked about Rockys belief that the Karwa Chauth fast should not only be observed by women. According to him, husbands should also keep the fast for their wives. Moved by a performance, the 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' actress said, Maine bhi abhi kuch samay pehle apna pehla Karwa Chauth manaya apne husband ke saath aur mujhe woh beauty aapke act mein dikhi, where I felt that you both looked like two bodies, one soul (I, too, celebrated my first Karwa Chauth with my husband some time ago, and I saw that same beauty reflected in your performance, where I felt that the two of you looked like two bodies and one soul). Hina shared that Rocky had also observed a fast during their first Karwa Chauth for her well-being.
Task force push for stability, security and transparency in Maharashtra competitive exams
Digital Desk | Pune, Sep 13 (IANS) In a major move to make Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) and other state competitive examinations more transparent, secure, stable, and candidate-centric, the high-level recruitment examination taskforce constituted by the state government held extensive consultations with students, teachers, parents, and key stakeholders, officials said on Sunday. The deliberation covered vital issues, including exam timetables, question paper quality, leak prevention, vacancy announcements, answer keys, exam centre logistics, grievance redressal, and candidate 'opting-out' policies. The Task Force operates under the chairmanship of V. Radha, Additional Chief Secretary (Services) of General Administration Department. The high-level committee comprises Director General of Police Sadanand Date; IT and AI Secretary of Electronics Virendra Singh; Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries Secretary N Ramaswami; Nashik Divisional Commissioner Pravin Gedam; Air Marshal Ajit Shankarrao Bhosale (Retired), former member of the UPSC; and Shyamprasad Kargudde from IIT Bombay. The state government formed the Taskforce amid MPSC exam paper leaks and ongoing protests by aspirants demanding the transparency and the resignation of MPSC Chairman Vivek Bhimanwar. MPSC candidates urged the taskforce to publish and strictly adhere to an annual examination calendar, emphasising the need for long-term procedural stability without frequent policy changes. Pre-declaring minimum vacancies for various cadres was also strongly recommended. Task Force Chairperson V. Radha announced that competitive examinations will not be conducted online for the coming year. Instead, they will be held using the Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) sheet pattern, for which standardised operating guidelines are currently being framed. To achieve a zero-leak environment, the committee plans to leverage advanced technology across question creation, printing, transport, and distribution. The Taskforce is evaluating an encrypted 'e-question bank' system where even the item writers remain unaware of which exam their questions will feature in. Students demanded rigorous quality checks to eliminate errors in question papers and answer keys, alongside standardised evaluation metrics and reviewer audits for answer script verification. Stakeholders called for a unified online portal for candidate queries and objections, as well as a single-window system for one-time registration and fee payment across all state exams. Emphasis was placed on ensuring basic amenities at test centers, including clean restrooms, drinking water, and appropriate seating arrangements. Participants advocated for a clear policy on post-selection candidate 'opting-out' to avoid seat wastage when a candidate qualifies for multiple posts, along with timely verification of disability and sports quota certificates. The Taskforce is studying operational models of public service commissions across the countryspecifically analysing systems in Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, and the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)to adapt proven best practices for Maharashtra. Highlighting the growing operational load on the MPSC, officials stressed the urgent need to bolster the Commission's administrative workforce, technical capabilities, and organisational structure. Our objective is to build a faster, more transparent, and accountable officer selection process for the state, Director General of Police Sadanand Date said. Divisional Commissioner Sheetal Teli-Ugale, District Collector Jitendra Dudi, Additional District Collector Satish Raut, and Resident Deputy Collector Jyoti Kadam were among the senior officials present during the consultation.
HM Shah credits PM Modi's stand for answering terror attack by entering Pak territory
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 13 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking a decisive stand and endorsing Operation Sindoor to answer a terrorist attack by entering Pakistans territory. Speaking at the 52nd India Gems and Jewellery Awards ceremony in Mumbai, HM Shah said, Who could have imagined that a terrorist attack would be answered by entering Pakistans territory, and that the country would have a Prime Minister capable of taking such a decisive stand? He said that whether it was the surgical strike, the air strike or Operation Sindoor, PM Modi has pursued a defence policy that makes the enemy think twice and tremble at the very thought of attacking India. The Home Minister said that whether it is the construction of the Ram Janmabhoomi temple, the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor, the rejuvenation of Kedarnath or Mahakal Lok, India has accomplished what, for decades, people did not even have the courage to speak about. Highlighting the transformational economic changes brought about in the country by PM Modi over the past 12 years, HM Shah said that today India is among the top five economies of the world. The Home Minister said that PM Modi has given 140 crore people of the country the confidence and resolve that by August 15, 2047, India will emerge as the number one nation in the world across every sector. He said the changes brought about by PM Modi in the field of infrastructure have given a major boost to the economy. The Home Minister said that driven by PLI schemes and facilities aimed at promoting exports, Indias exports are continuing to surpass their own records. He said that the GDP figures for the first quarter of the current financial year were released recently, and with a growth rate of 7.8 per cent, India has emerged as one of the fastest-growing major economies in the world. He said that this transformation has not been limited to economic activity alone; Prime Minister Modi has worked to bring about change across every sector. Those present on the occasion included Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi and several other dignitaries. Addressing the awards ceremony, the Home Minister said that it is a matter of great happiness for him that the Gems and Jewellery Awards, which have continuously contributed to enhancing Indias economy, prosperity and global brilliance, are being conferred on so many distinguished achievers. He said that this initiative of the India Diamond Board is a reflection of Indias confidence, skill, prosperity and global aspirations. India will emerge as the global hub for gems and jewellery in the coming years.
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Earlier they had to transport their produce all the way to Sangli or Pune in Maharashtra or pay more at private processing units
Three Ganderbal Minors Traced in Pune After 10-day Police Operation
SRINAGAR: Police in Central Kashmirs Ganderbal district have traced three minor boys who went missing from Tulmulla and reunited them with their respective families following a 10-day search operation. Police said the boys were located at Daund Railway Station in Pune, Maharashtra, on September 9 with the assistance of Maharashtra Police. The case was taken []
India should take global leadership in entire value chain of lab-grown diamonds: Amit Shah
Mumbai (Maharshtra) [India], September 13 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah appealed to Indian industry to build the entire value chain for lab-grown diamonds in India, from manufacturing machinery and jewellery production to branding, showrooms and global sales, and establish global leadership in the emerging sector. The 52nd India Gems and Jewellery Awards 2026 ceremony, which felicitates excellence, leadership and remarkable performance in the gems and jewellery industry in India, was organised in Mumbai. Union Minister Amit Shah was speaking as the chief guest at the ceremony. Union Minister Shah said that India has the strength of infrastructure, energy, capital and an enterprising trading community. The global market for lab-grown diamonds is likely to expand on a large scale in the coming period. Therefore, recognising the opportunities in this sector, the Indian industry should increase not only the pace of work but also the scope of business. He said a proposal has been put forth to provide large space and necessary FSI for the gems and jewellery industry in Navi Mumbai. Union Minister Shah also said that the state government is committed to providing all possible help to ensure that this industry does not go out of Maharashtra. In the year 2025, India's gems and jewellery exports have reached Rs 2 lakh 44 thousand crore. The share of this sector in the country's total merchandise exports is 6.3 per cent. About 75 lakh citizens are getting direct and indirect employment from this industry. India has become an important supplier of jewellery for the USA, Middle East, Hong Kong and Europe. India processes more than 90 per cent of the world's cut and polished diamonds. This is an excellent example of the adventure and skill of Indian entrepreneurs. He also said that the industry should explore new markets and business opportunities by utilising the free trade agreements with the European Union, United Arab Emirates, Australia, Oman and the United Kingdom, the state government said. He said that the decision to give long-term income tax concessions to companies trading in rough diamonds in the Special Notified Zone has been an important beginning towards making India a global rough diamond trading hub. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed confidence that the state-of-the-art Gems and Jewellery Park to be set up in Navi Mumbai will generate an investment of about Rs 1 lakh crore and create 50,000 jobs. Chief Minister Fadnavis said that Mumbai and Maharashtra have the largest share in India's gems and jewellery exports. The capable ecosystem created by Bharat Diamond Bourse has given a big boost to the growth of this industry. At this place, about 30 to 35 thousand traders, artisans and employees work like a family every day. Due to their hard work, the trade of this sector has reached 21 billion dollars and is continuously increasing. The state government has formulated a new policy for the gems and jewellery sector in 2025. Along with traditional business, various provisions have also been made in this policy for the industry of diamonds developed in the laboratory, i.e., the 'lab-grown diamond' industry, the state government stated. The state government has made land available for the proposed Gems and Jewellery Park in Navi Mumbai. It has been announced that the work of this project will start from Dussehra. The most modern gems and jewellery ecosystem in the country will be built at this place, which will greatly benefit the state's as well as the country's economy, he noted. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that Maharashtra contributes about 50 per cent to the gems and jewellery export business, and this sector has played an important role in the growth rate of the country's economy. More than 50 lakh jobs have been created through this industry, and an investment of about one lakh crore rupees has been made in this sector. The 52nd India Gems and Jewellery Awards organised by the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council included 27 categories. The awards given on Sunday included categories such as highest turnover, highest employment generation, highest tax-paying company, cut and polished diamonds, plain and studded jewellery of precious metals, silver jewellery, coloured gemstones, costume fashion jewellery, synthetic stones and lab-grown diamonds. (ANI)
UCC In All 21 NDA-Ruled States By 2029: Amit Shahs BIG Announcement On Uniform Civil Code
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has expressed confidence that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will be implemented in all 21 BJP and NDA-led states before 2029. Speaking to reporters in Mumbai, Shah said several states have already introduced the UCC. Madhya Pradesh recently approved the code in a special cabinet meeting, while Uttarakhand became the first state to pass a UCC law in February 2024. Gujarat and Assam have also passed UCC legislation, though they are awaiting presidential assent and notification. Uttarakhand has been enforcing the code since January 2025. Maharashtra, West Bengal and Chhattisgarh have formed drafting committees. Shah also highlighted the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, saying conviction rates rose in several states. He further claimed the NDA government had ended five decades of Naxalism and signed over 14 peace agreements in the Northeast.
