BJP and Congress Spar in Crucial Third Phase of Lok Sabha Elections
New Delhi: The high-octane campaign for the third phase of Lok Sabha elections that saw the BJP-led NDA and the I.N.D.IA. bloc attacking each other on issues like reservations and sexual harassment charges against JD(S) leader Prajwal Revanna concluded on Sunday in 92 seats spread over 11 states and Union Territories. The stakes are significant for the BJP in this round as the party had in 2019 won an overwhelming majority of these seats, including all in Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh, that will go to polls on May 7. Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led the BJP charge, asking the Congress to give in writing that it will not hand over the quota for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes to Muslims. The Congress and its allies accused the BJP of trying to tamper with the Constitution and do away with reservations. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge along with party leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra focused on issues of social justice, unemployment, injustice to farmers and alleged favourable treatment to select businessmen. Over 1,300 candidates, including around 120 women, are in the fray. Among the bigwigs are Union ministers Amit Shah (Gandhinagar), Mansukh Mandaviya (Porbandar), Parshottam Rupala (Rajkot), Pralhad Joshi (Dharwad) and SP Singh Baghel (Agra). The fate of former Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai (Haveri) and Badruddin Ajmal (Dhubri) will also bedecided on May 7. Several members of Mulayam Singh Yadavs family are also contesting in this phase in Uttar Pradesh. The Union Territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu (2 seats) will also go to polls in the third phase while the election in the Anatnag-Rajouri seat has been put off to the sixth phase due to logistic reasons. In Maharashtra, where 11 of the 48 Lok Sabha seats will go to polls, a riveting contest is on in Baramati between Sharad Pawars daughter Supriya Sule and Sunetra Pawar, wife of the veteran leader's estranged nephew and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. In Madhya Pradesh, four-time chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union civil aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and Congress veteran Digvijay Singh are seeking election from Vidisha, Guna and Rajgarh seats respectively. Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Sunday reiterated that the BJP is going to win all the 11 Lok Sabha seats in the state. He said, This time, it will be 11 out of 11 in Chhattisgarh. I can say it confidently based on the feedback received from across the state. Meanwhile, in the Congress-ruled Karnataka which changed the campaigning track with the Hassan sex scandal, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah exuded confidence in the partys prospects and said, In the first phase of the election for 14 constituencies, our information and inputs from local workers indicate a potential win of 8-9 seats. Looking ahead to the second phase on May 7, we anticipate securing more than 10 seats. In total, we are poised to clinch at least 20 seats in the state.
Congress leader Vijay Namdevrao Wadettiwar said his statement is based on former Maharashtra IGP SM Mushrif's book that claims 2008 Mumbai terror attack hero Hemant Karkare was not not killed by a terrorist.
Mahindra Susten to invest 21,000 cr in RE
Mumbai: Mahindra Susten, the renewable energy arm of the Mahindra Group, plans to invest 21,000 crore over the next five years to develop a renewable energy asset portfolio of nearly 5.5 GW. The company, with its 39% partner Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, has committed equity to build peak capacity of that order in the next four to five years.We have made a business plan of this capacity and got it approved with the shareholders, MD Deepak Thakur told ET. We are also looking at the entire green energy canvas in terms of building our portfolio of renewable energy assets which will include storage projects and round-the-clock power projects.This January, Mahindra Group and Ontario Teachers co-sponsored an infrastructure investment trust (InvIT) holding assets in the renewable energy space. Sustainable Energy Infra Trust (SEIT) has raised primary capital of 1,365 crore as part of the initial offer of units and will help facilitate the growth capital of about 21,000 crore. 109864635The company has created a simple, seamless and effective cycle to fund its growth, he said.We will never need the 21,000 crore at once. As the assets get built, the company will flip them and get the money back to create new assets, said Thakur.The company won't need to take on a heavy debt burden for a long time because of the asset flip, which will happen every three years, allowing the debt to move to the InvIT, he said. Last month, the company entered the hybrid renewable energy segment with a plan to set up a 1,200 crore, 150 MW solar wind energy project in Maharashtra. The project includes the installation of 101 MW wind and 52 MW solar capacity. The facility is expected to generate 460 million kilowatt hours (kWh) of clean energy, offsetting 420,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions.We started out as an EPC (engineering, procurement, construction) company, building solar projects for other developers, Thakur said. However, about six years back, a decision was taken at the group level that we would start building our projects and that's when we started to participate in tenders and build about 1,540 megawatts peak (MWp) of projects.Mahindra Susten was formed in the year 2010 but the company did not make much progress in the segment until two years ago when it decided to focus on being a renewable energy developer and stop taking third-party EPC business.
Fatal Hit-and-Run in Thane District Claims Life
Fatal Hit-and-Run in Thane District Claims Life The police in Maharashtras Thane district have launched a probe after a 30-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run outside a bar on Sunday, an official said. Prashant Suresh Bhoir and two more persons had gone to the bar at Rajnoli village along the Mumbai-Nashik highway on Saturday night. The trio came out after the bar closed. Citing the FIR, the police said the two men headed home in their respective cars but soon realised Bhoir was not there in either of the vehicles. They rushed back to the bar only to find Bhoir severely injured outside the premises. Bhoir was taken to a hospital where doctors declared him dead. A probe is on to track down the vehicle involved in the hit-and-run, the official from Kongaon police station said. Bhoir was apparently a close aide of a local politician.
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BJP files complaint with ECI against Cong leader Wadettiwar for 'defaming' Ujjwal Nikam
BJP files complaint with ECI against Cong leader Wadettiwar for 'defaming' Ujjwal Nikam The BJP has written to the Election Commission of India seeking action against Congress and the opposition leader, Vijay Wadettiwar, for allegedly peddling lies and defaming its Mumbai North Central nominee and ex-26/11 prosecution lawyer Ujjwal Nikam. Wadettiwar, the leader of the opposition in the Maharashtra legislative assembly, purportedly called Nikam an ''anti-national'' and accused him of hiding the information that then Maharashtra ATS chief Hemant Karkare wasn't killed by Kasab's bullet during the 26/11 terror attack, but fell to a bullet of a policeman affiliated to RSS. His allegations were based on the book ''Who Killed Karkare'' written by retired police officer SM Mushriff. ''As a responsible leader, the opposition leader should desist from making such comments that can help the enemy nation,'' Nikam said. Terming Wadettiwar's statements as ''false and not based on facts'', Mumbai BJP president Ashish Shekar claimed they were aimed at defaming Ujjwal Nikam and inciting emotions. ''We have written to the Election Commission of India seeking action against Wadettiwar who is a star campaigner (of Congress) and also against the Congress party for peddling lies,'' he added. Shelar further said (Ajmal) Kasab was sentenced to death for killing innocent people after following a due process of law. Kasab was the lone terrorist who was captured alive by Mumbai Police during the 26/11 terror attack by Pakistani terrorists in which at least 166 people were killed and several others were injured. Shelar wondered whether Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray supported the statement made by the Congress leader. A former special public prosecutor, Nikam had represented the state in high-profile cases like the Mumbai serial bomb blasts and the 2008 Mumbai terror attack. He is making his political foray from Mumbai North Central seat on a BJP ticket and is pitted against city Congress chief Varsha Gaikwad.
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Campaigning for 3rd phase ends; 94 seats to go to polls on May 7
Ahead of the third phase of the general Lok Sabha elections to be conducted on May 7, campaigning for 94 constituencies in states including Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli/ Daman and Diu, Assam, Karnataka, West Bengal, and J&K has come to an end. A total of 94 constituencies 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 .
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Electoral Commission Fosters Civic Engagement through Persuasion, Urges Voter Participation: Chief Electoral Commissioner Kumar Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Sunday said the Election Commission works in an ''entirely persuasive space'' where it motivates people to enrol as voters and cast their ballot because neither registration as elector nor voting is mandatory. Addressing representatives of election management bodies from 23 countries, Kumar said it would be axiomatic to say that the credibility of the processes that the EC undertakes is validated through the sheer turnout in elections and the near-saturation of electoral rolls in terms of the elector-population ratio. He also said that the contribution of the Indian electoral space, process and capacity it generates, creates huge ''democratic surpluses'' for the world. This, the CEC said, is significant amid growing concerns over shrinkage of democratic spaces worldwide. The CEC's remarks on the poll panel's functioning in an ''entirely persuasive space'' to invite people to register as voters and eventually cast their ballot come against the backdrop of voter apathy. Last week, the EC had expressed disappointment over the voter turnout in some metropolitan cities in the second phase of the Lok Sabha polls, saying it was a pointer to the ''rigid levels of apathy'' in India's high-tech cities. Cities in the National Capital Region (NCR) fared no better, it had lamented. Among the 23 countries whose election management body representatives are here to observe the ongoing Lok Sabha polls are Australia, Russia, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. The 75 delegates will visit six states -- Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh -- in small groups to witness the elections and preparations related to them in various constituencies.
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NEET Exam Irregularity: Papers Incorrectly Distributed at Rajasthan Centre, Exam Retaken for Affected Candidates Distribution of wrong question papers at a NEET exam centre in Rajasthan on Sunday led to some candidates walking out with the papers, the National Testing Agency (NTA) said, claiming the integrity of the examination process was not compromised. The exam was later reconducted for the 120 affected candidates at the centre, said Sadhna Parashar, Senior Director, NTA. According to NTA sources, some candidates were distributed question papers in languages other than their choice of medium which prompted them to walk out of the centre. ''During NEET-UG examination, it came to attention that at one exam centre, Girls Higher Secondary Model School, Mantown, Sawai Madhopur, there was an incident of incorrect distribution of question papers by the centre superintendent. Despite efforts by invigilators to prevent it, some candidates left the exam centre with the question papers,'' Parashar said. ''In order to uphold the principles of fairness and equal opportunity for all candidates, the NTA has taken proactive measures. The examination of approximately 120 affected candidates at the centre is being conducted today, ensuring that their academic aspirations are not hindered by this incident,'' she added. Several social media posts alleged the question paper was leaked. The NTA, however, denied any possibility of a leak. This year, a record 23 lakh candidates registered for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test - Undergraduate (NEET-UG), of which over 10 lakh were male students, over 13 lakh were girls and 24 students registered under the third gender category. Region-wise, Uttar Pradesh had registered the highest number of candidates at 3,39,125, followed by Maharashtra at 2,79,904 and Rajasthan at 1,96,139. Tamil Nadu saw 1,55,216 registrations and Karnataka 1,54,210. In 2023, a total of 20,87,449 candidates had registered for NEET-UG and the exam was held on May 7. The NTA had recorded 97.7 per cent attendance in the exam.
Triple Murder Shock in Madhya Pradesh: Shahnawaz Khan Allegedly Kills Sister-in-law and Nieces
Rewa: A shocking case of triple murder surfaced on May 4th (Saturday) in the Govindgarh police station area of Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh. Shahnawaz Khan is accused of killing his 25-year-old sister-in-law Hasina Khan and her two nieces, 2-year-old Alia and 3-year-old Anabiya. After committing the murders, Shahnawaz dumped the bodies of the children in a nearby pond. Upon receiving information about the crime, a police team led by the Superintendent of Police (SP) rushed to the spot and initiated a search for the bodies with the assistance of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and local divers. The accused has been arrested and is currently under interrogation. The triple murder, which occurred in ward number three near Idgah, has sparked widespread concern. The deceased woman's husband resides and works in Visakhapatnam, while she stayed with her in-laws. The accused reportedly had a minor altercation with his sister-in-law, resulting in him striking her with a steel rod and then stabbing her with a knife. When her daughters witnessed the murder, he proceeded to attack them to cover up his crime. Shahnawaz left Hasinas body, covered in blood, in the house, while he stuffed the bodies of his nieces into a sack and disposed of them in the pond. The rest of the family members were not present at home during the murders, as they had gone to Jabalpur (Gurh as per some reports) to attend a wedding ceremony. Seizing the opportunity, Shahnawaz committed the heinous act. The police team, accompanied by Superintendent of Police (SP) Vivek Singh and Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Anil Sonkar, recovered the bodies and initiated their investigation. The authorities continued to search the pond for the remains of the two girls. According to Anil Sonkar, Shahnawaz and his sister-in-law Hasina had a fight late on Saturday night. Enraged, he strangled her to death after hitting her head with a steel rod. Hasina Khan lived with her children, mother-in-law, and two brother-in-laws in ward number 3 of Govindgarh town, while her husband is employed outside. Hasinas elder brother-in-law had gone to Jabalpur for a wedding with her mother, and the younger brother-in-law Shahnawaz Khan was at home. There was a dispute between the brother-in-law and the sister-in-law on Saturday evening. The brother-in-law used a steel rod to hit Hasina in the head during this altercation. He then used a knife to cut her throat, said Sonkar. The police added, Hasinas two daughters, who were present, started crying when they saw what had happened. Subsequently, the perpetrator also murdered them and disposed of their corpses in the pond. He is being questioned by police after being brought into custody. Divers are assisting the police team in their hunt for the girls bodies. The conflict between the brother-in-law and the sister-in-law is being ascertained. Iqbal Ansari, Once Key Proponent of Babri Masjid, Supports PM Modi's Leadership NCB Busts Interstate Drug Syndicate in Maharashtra, Over 160 kg of Cough Syrup and 32,000 Tablets Seized Congress MLA Nirmala Sapre Joins BJP Ahead of Lok Sabha Elections
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IAF Corporal, Garlanded by Newlywed Sister 15 Days Ago, Martyred in J&K Attack
IAF Corporal, Garlanded by Newlywed Sister 15 Days Ago, Martyred in J&K Attack When Indian Air Force (IAF) Corporal Vikky Pahade left home to rejoin his unit in Jammu and Kashmir after attending his sister's wedding 15 days ago, little did his family know that it would be last time they see him alive. Pahade (33) was among five personnel who were injured when terrorists attacked an IAF convoy near Shahsitar in Pooch district on Saturday evening. He later succumbed to his injuries at a military hospital. Superintendent of Police (SP) Manish Khatri said the mortal remains of Pahade, a resident of the Nonia Karbal area of Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara, will be brought to Nagpur in neighbouring Maharashtra by special plane of the Air Force on Monday. The remains will reach Chhindwara in a special vehicle, and the last rites will be performed with a guard of honour, he said. According to family members, Pahade joined the IAF in 2011. He is survived by his wife, Rina and son, Hardik, who has his birthday next month. Pahade had rejoined his unit on April 18 after attending his younger sister's wedding, they said. Condoling the death, the IAF, in a post on 'X', said, ''The CAS (Chief of Air Staff) Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari & all personnel of Indian Air Force salute the braveheart Corporal Vikky Pahade, who made the supreme sacrifice in Poonch sector, in the service of the nation. Our deepest condolences to the bereaved family. We stand firmly by your side in this hour of grief.''
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Gujarat: Muslim cleric held for plot to kill right-wing leader, threat calls to Raja Singh
Maulvi Sohail Abubakr Timol, a 27-year-old Muslim cleric, hailing from Nandurbar, Maharashtra, was apprehended on Friday in connection with an alleged assassination plot targeting the leader of a right-wing leader, Surat police officials said. Timol, identified as the primary suspect, was arrested for his purported involvement in a conspiracy to eliminate Sanatan Sangh national chairman 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 .
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Vijay Wadettiwar, a Congress leader from Maharashtra, sparked a significant controversy with his remarks on the death of police official Hemant Karkare during the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. Wadettiwar claimed that Karkare was not killed by terrorist Ajmal Kasab but by a police officer linked to the RSS, leading to strong criticism and backlash from various sources.
Iqbal Ansari, Once Key Proponent of Babri Masjid, Supports PM Modi's Leadership
Ayodhya: Iqbal Ansari, the former litigant in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid case, expressed his admiration for Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of the PM's visit and roadshow in Ayodhya on Sunday. Ansari stated that the last 10 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modis tenure have been very good, and he wishes to see Modi as Prime Minister again. Speaking to the media about PM Modis visit to Ayodhya, his first since the Pran Pratistha ceremony, Ansari remarked, PM Modi is fortunate that his elections are starting from Rams city. Ansari, who was invited to the Ram temple consecration ceremony on January 22, 2022, was also present among the hundreds who gathered to welcome Prime Minister Modi in Ayodhya on December 30, 2021, when the latter inaugurated a redeveloped railway station and a newly built airport in Uttar Pradesh. Ansari, a significant proponent of the Babri Masjid, was also invited to the Ram Mandirs bhoomipujan ceremony on August 5, 2020. During the bhoomi pujan ceremony, he expressed, There is a Ganga-Jamuni-Tehzeeb in Ayodhya, and all religions are equally respected here. Maybe, it was the wish of Lord Ram that is why I have been invited to the event. There is no difference between the Hindus and Muslims residing in Ayodhya. The matter has now been resolved by the Supreme Court. After his father Hashim Ansari, the oldest litigant in the land dispute case, passed away at the age of 95 in 2016, Iqbal took up the case in court. NCB Busts Interstate Drug Syndicate in Maharashtra, Over 160 kg of Cough Syrup and 32,000 Tablets Seized Congress MLA Nirmala Sapre Joins BJP Ahead of Lok Sabha Elections Robert Vadra Stresses Family Unity Amid Political Exclusion: No Force Can Divide Us
Chhattisgarh CM Confident of BJP Victory, Says People Have Lost Faith in Congress
Raipur: C hhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai expressed strong criticism of the Congress on Sunday, stating that not only the country but also the party members have lost faith in them.Asserting the BJP's victory in all 11 Lok Sabha constituencies in the state, CM Sai declared, The Congress has lost the trust of the nation, its people, and its own members. There is a continuous exodus from the Congress. In Chhattisgarh, thousands of Congress workers have joined the BJP. No matter what they promise, people are not going to trust them anymore, not even their 'Nari Nyay Yojana', which promises to provide Rs 1 lakh annually to women. Confident about the BJP's victory, Sai stated, Sensing the public sentiment during the campaign, I can say with absolute certainty that the BJP will win all 11 Lok Sabha seats in Chhattisgarh. Recently, delegates from four countries visited the state and witnessed the election process. As the first phase of polling in the state approaches on May 7, the CM emphasized, From March 20 to May 4, we have conducted 64 major campaigns, with two more scheduled for today. In the last 45 days, I have interacted with people more than 106 times. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and other senior leaders have campaigned in the state, highlighting the achievements of the central government over the last decade and the three months of our government. Accusing INDIA bloc leaders of resorting to foul language during the campaign, Sai criticized the Congress for its failure to implement housing schemes and pay bonuses to farmers when in power.Highlighting recent paddy procurement and the success of state government schemes like 'Mahtari Vandana Yojana' and 'Ram Lalla Darshan Yojana', he also mentioned the government's initiative to procure standard tendu leaves in tribal-dominated regions. Reaffirming the state government's commitment to making India a developed nation by 2047, Sai listed the benefits of the Centre's 'Ayushman Bharat' healthcare scheme. Encouraging people to actively participate in the elections, he emphasized the importance of empowering the country and bringing Prime Minister Narendra Modi back for a third consecutive term. The ongoing general elections in Chhattisgarh have seen polling for two out of the 11 Lok Sabha seats. While Bastar went to polls on April 19, polling for Rajnandgaon, Mahasamund, and Kanker was held on April 26 in the second phase. The upcoming third phase will cover Raipur, Durg, Bilaspur, Surguja, Raigarh, Jangir-Champa, and Korba. In the 2019 elections, the BJP won 9 out of 11 seats in Chhattisgarh, with the Congress securing only 2 seats. Iqbal Ansari, Once Key Proponent of Babri Masjid, Supports PM Modi's Leadership NCB Busts Interstate Drug Syndicate in Maharashtra, Over 160 kg of Cough Syrup and 32,000 Tablets Seized Congress MLA Nirmala Sapre Joins BJP Ahead of Lok Sabha Elections
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NCP leader Yoganand Shastri Rejoins Congress Ahead of Lok Sabha Polls
New Delhi: Former Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and ex-Delhi minister Yoganand Shastri returned to the Congress fold on Saturday in the presence of All India Congress Committee (AICC) in-charge Deepak Babaria. Shastri had previously joined the NCP in 2021 after leaving Congress. Shastri explained his decision, stating, There is no special reason. I did not go far, I was sitting nearby and the ideology of the party I went to (NCP) is similar to that of Congress.Expressing his views on the current political scenario, Shastri emphasized the need for individuals who can safeguard democracy and the Constitution, suggesting the possibility of other parties coming together in the future. The country needs people who can save democracy and the Constitution, and maybe tomorrow other parties will also come together. Everyone should work together, and this is the spirit of the Congress and the NCP, Shastri remarked.A former speaker of the Delhi assembly, Shastri is a prominent leader in the Delhi Congress. During the one-and-a-half decade rule of former Delhi chief minister late Sheila Dikshit, he held various important positions. Shastri represented the Malviya Nagar Assembly constituency twice and the Mehrauli Assembly constituency once. Expressing his gratitude to Deepak Babaria for encouraging him to rejoin Congress, Shastri emphasized the importance of political unity during a transitional period in Indian politics. I am grateful to Deepak Babaria who insisted I join the Congress. I believe we should all get together because politics is going through a transition period. If we dont come under one umbrella at this time, then it will be unfortunate for the country. Deepak Babaria, welcoming Shastri back to the Congress, expressed confidence that his return would significantly boost the party. He is adept at encouraging youngsters and has a value system and goodwill in the field. He has been working in Delhi for several years, and everyone recognizes him.The NCP is part of the alliance with Congress under the INDIA bloc. Additionally, the party has reached a seat-sharing agreement in Maharashtra along with the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena.Voting for seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi is scheduled for May 25. BJP Afflicted with Phobia Due to Rahul Gandhi's Popularity: Congress leader Nav Prabhat Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Exudes Confidence, Predicts Congress Victory in 20 Lok Sabha Seats India's Response to Nepal's New Currency Note Featuring Disputed Territories
Mumbai: The Mumbai wing of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has dismantled an interstate drug syndicate operating in Maharashtra, seizing over 160 kg of cough syrup and more than 32,000 tablets of banned narcotic drugs.During the operation, the NCB arrested at least one person.Based on intelligence input, the NCB launched the operation, initially seizing 12,400 Alprazolam tablets and 169.7 kg of Codeine syrup from a storage location in Panvel. Subsequent searches led to the discovery of an additional 9,600 Alprazolam and 10,380 Nitrazepam tablets from a house in Thane's Mumbra. The NCB suspects that the narcotic drugs were sourced illicitly from other states through inland parcels.The NCB received information about a syndicate in Thane involved in procuring illicitly diverted pharmaceutical drugs and distributing them in Mumbai and nearby areas.Intelligence networks were activated to gather more details about the syndicate, and a courier line misused for the transportation of narcotic drugs was identified.On Saturday, May 4, the NCB intercepted TM Shafi, who was tasked with collecting the drug consignment. Upon searching Shafi, the drugs were recovered. Following the operation, the NCB seized all illicitly procured contraband and the vehicles used by Shafi. During questioning, the NCB recovered incriminating data, which is currently under investigation.The NCB is conducting further investigation into the case. Congress MLA Nirmala Sapre Joins BJP Ahead of Lok Sabha Elections Robert Vadra Stresses Family Unity Amid Political Exclusion: No Force Can Divide Us Policeman Run Over by Sand-Laden Tractor in Madhya Pradesh
Opposition Worried About Ajmal Kasab: Devendra Fadnavis Hits Out
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis joined issue with the Opposition today over the BJP's choice of candidate from the Mumbai North Central constituency. Over the last few days, the declaration of Ujjwal Nikam, the former special publ
Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar has been accused of making disparaging comments regarding the candidacy of advocate Ujjwal Nikam, claiming that he saved the life of former ATS chief Hemant Karkare during the 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attack. Shiv Sena leader Milind Deora criticized Wadettiwar's statement, stating that it was not his words but a book authored by former Inspector General of Police, Maharashtra, SM Mushrif. Wadettiwar also cited former Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh, who said that no one should take credit for the hanging of Ajmal Kasab, as even a junior lawyer could have achieved it.
Girish Kuber writes: Why Maharashtra worries the BJP
11 seats in Maharashtra sugar belt, drought-prone areas go to polls in phase 3
On May 7, Maharashtra will see 11 Lok Sabha constituencies go to vote, marking the third phase of Indias general elections, a most intensely fought battle in politically sensitive areas of the state.
Campaigning Ends In 11 Maharashtra LS Seats Locked In High-Intensity Political Battle
Campaigning ended on Sunday for the third phase of Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra, covering 11 constituencies, where the rul ...
Over 32,000 tablets, 170 kg cough syrup: Drug racket busted in Maharashtra
Over tablets kg cough syrup Drug racket busted in Maharashtra
Why Marathi voters will play vital role in polling around Maharashtra-Karnataka border - The Federal
Why Marathi voters will play vital role in polling around Maharashtra-Karnataka border The Federal
Woman killed, 2 hurt in bus accident on Samruddhi Expressway in Buldhana
A private bus collided with a state transport bus on the Chikhali-Mehkar stretch of Samruddhi Expressway on Saturday morning.
Lok Sabha elections 2024 full schedule: Raigad to vote in phase 3 (May 7) and phase 4 (May 13)
The Election Commission of India announced details for the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, including Raigad District's polling dates. The constituencies will witness candidates like Anant Gite and Sunil Dattatray Tatkare contending for victory.
Mentally unwell woman from Bihar found in Maharashtra; reunited with kin
The Bihar woman who was found in Maharashtra, after her recovery, revealed information about her hometown. An NGO then helped locate her family.
BJP govt won`t alter constitution`s preamble or reservation, says Rajnath Singh
Rajnath Singh attacked Congress in an interview with PTI for disseminating untrue rumours that the BJP would change Constitution if it were re-elected.
301 applications valid for 5th phase poll in Maha: EC
Mumbai, May 5 (UNI) The poll panel on Sunday confirmed the validation of 301 out of 397 candidate applications for the fifth and final phase election in 13 Lok Sabha constituencies. A total of 397 candidates have submitted their nominations for 512 seats in 13 Maharashtra state Lok Sabha constituencies on the last day for... The post 301 applications valid for 5th phase poll in Maha: EC first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
Mesmerizing Moments: Unforgettable Highlights
Mesmerizing Moments: Unforgettable Highlights Following are the top stories at 1.25 pm: NATION: DEL24 RAJNATH-INTERVIEW-LD CONSTITUTION **** BJP govt will never change Preamble of Constitution, reservation will remain: Rajnath New Delhi: The BJP government will never change the Constitution or end reservation, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, accusing the Congress of creating ''fear psychosis'' and resorting to spreading misinformation for ''vote bank'' politics. **** DEL14 RAJNATH-INTERVIEW-POK **** No need to capture PoK by force; its people will themselves want to join India, Rajnath feels New Delhi: India will never give up its claim on Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir (PoK) but it won't have to capture it with force because its people, on their own, would want to be part of India after seeing the development in Kashmir, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said. **** DEL22 RAJNATH-INTERVIEW-CHINA **** Talks with China going on well: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on eastern Ladakh border row New Delhi: As the military standoff between India and China drags on along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the talks between the two sides are going on well and indicated hope for a resolution of the lingering row. **** DEL13 JK-FIRING-OPERATION **** Poonch attack: Operation to flush out terrorists enters second day Jammu: The operation to track down the terrorists behind the attack on an Indian Air Force (IAF) convoy in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district entered its second day on Sunday. **** ELX9 ELECTIONS-MP-DIGVIJAYA-INTERVIEW **** PM Modi's political history based on 'Hindu-Muslim dispute': Digvijaya Singh Rajgarh (MP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi's political history is based on the ''Hindu-Muslim dispute'' and he should do some soul-searching as to who is benefiting from it, senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh has claimed. By Manish Shrivastava **** ELX6 ELECTIONS-GJ-MUSLIM CANDIDATES **** 35 Muslim candidates contesting LS polls in Gujarat; none fielded by Cong Ahmedabad: Thirty-five Muslim candidates are contesting the Lok Sabha polls in Gujarat but the Congress has this time broken its tradition and not fielded a single person from the community in the state. By Kumar Anand **** ELX10 ELECTIONS-MH-MUMBAI NORTH CENTRAL **** Mumbai North Central LS seat: BJP's Nikam takes on Cong's Gaikwad in 'mini Mumbai' Mumbai: If Mumbai is ''mini India'', then the Mumbai North Central Lok Sabha seat is ''mini Mumbai'', home to film stars and celebrities living in posh areas like Bandra and Khar as well as migrants and labourers living in the bylanes of Kurla. **** ELX11 ELECTIONS-MP-VIDISHA-TOURISM **** LS polls: High-profile Vidisha has huge tourism potential, but lacks promotion, say historians Vidisha (MP): Vidisha's links with former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, late BJP stalwart Sushma Swaraj and Madhya Pradesh ex-chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan may have brought it under the spotlight from time to time, but the town has the potential to create its identity as a tourist destination, according to historians. By Manish Shrivastava **** ELN2 ELECTIONS-AS-CANDIDATES-CROREPATI **** 15 'crorepati' candidates in third phase of LS polls in Assam Guwahati: Altogether 15 candidates out of the 47 in the fray for the four Lok Sabha constituencies in Assam going to the polls on May 7 are 'crorepatis', with the richest being AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal contesting from the Dhubri seat. **** BOM3 MH-CHOPPER-PRECAUTIONARY LANDING **** Army chopper makes precautionary landing in Maharashtra's Sangli; no casualty Sangli (Maharashtra): An Advance Light Helicopter of the Indian Army has made a ''precautionary landing'' at a farm in Maharashtra's Sangli district due to a technical issue in its engine, police said. **** LEGAL: LGD2 DL-HC-SCHOOL-AIR CONDITIONING **** Parents should bear cost of air conditioning facility in school: HC New Delhi: The cost of air conditioning in school has to be borne by the parents as it is a facility being provided to the students, which is no different from the other charges such as laboratory fee, the Delhi High Court has said. **** FOREIGN: FGN2 CANADA-TRUDEAU-NIJJAR-ARRESTS **** PM Trudeau touts Canada as a 'rule-of-law country' after arrest of three Indians in Nijjar murder case Toronto: Canada is a ''rule-of-law country'' with a strong and independent justice system and a fundamental commitment to protect its citizens, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said, a day after three Indian nationals were charged with the murder of Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. ****
Mentally unwell woman reunited with family after being found in distant state
Mentally unwell woman reunited with family after being found in distant state A 35-year-old mentally unwell woman, who was missing for the past some years from her native place in Bihar, has been reunited with her family following efforts by a social organisation in Maharashtra, a representative of a local NGO said. Khusboo Devi, resident of Sayyadpur village in Begusarai district in Bihar, was spotted on a street at Murud in Latur district on July 1, 2023. She had several injuries on her head and other body parts, Rahul Patil Chakurkar, member of the Religion to Responsibility Foundation, told PTI on Saturday. Murud deputy sarpanch Hanumant Nagtilak, who spotted the woman on the street last year, informed about her to Chakurkar. Activists of the social organisation admitted her to a hospital in Latur for primary treatment. The woman was later sent to the Divya Seva Sankalp, a shelter home, in Buldhana district for care and further treatment, Chakurkar said. After the treatment, the woman informed the shelter home authorities about her native place. Based on her information, her family was traced with the help of an NGO in Bihar. The Buldhana-based organisation sent the woman to her native place three days back, Chakurkar said. ''She has been reunited with her family members in her native village in Bihar,'' he added.
Atmanirbhar women farmers show the way
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Women farmers escape money lenders trap to become financially independent
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Beejotsav a thread that binds farmers, urban consumers in Maharashtra
India's 'Beejotsav' promotes safe, organic food, seed diversity, and eco-friendly living. Founder Vasant Futane advocates natural farming, emphasizing the importance of connecting urban consumers with ethical growers to ensure agricultural sustainability and food sovereignty.
This week is packed with notable corporate actions. HDFC Bank, HCL Technologies, Oracle Financial Services Software, Laurus Labs, UCO Bank, and Bank of Maharashtra are set to go ex-dividend, while Ajooni Biotech and Sanginita Chemicals have their rights issue ex-date scheduled.
Army chopper makes precautionary landing in Maharashtra's Sangli; no casualty
Indian Army helicopter makes precautionary landing in Sangli, Maharashtra due to technical issue, no casualties reported
Election Commission nod taken before lifting ban on onion exports: Govt sources
The government on Saturday lifted the ban on onion exports, a decision that can help boost income of a large section of farmers and comes ahead of the Lok Sabha polls in key producing regions including Maharashtra. The government has imposed a minimum export price (MEP) of USD 550 per tonne (around Rs 46 per kg) as well as 40 per cent export duty. Taking duty into account, the shipments will not be allowed below USD 770 per tonne (around Rs 64 per kg).
Government sources: Election Commission's approval secured before lifting onion export ban
Government sources: Election Commission's approval secured before lifting onion export ban The Centre has taken permission from the Election Commission to lift the ban on exports of onion in view of the ongoing implementation of the Model Code of Conduct due to the Lok Sabha elections, sources said. According to government sources, the Department of Revenue under the finance ministry took the permission from the Election Commission to lift the ban on onion exports, subject to conditions of 40 per cent export duty, and also a minimum export price (MEP) of USD 550 per tonne. The government on Saturday lifted the ban on onion exports, a decision that can help boost income of a large section of farmers and comes ahead of the Lok Sabha polls in key producing regions including Maharashtra. The government has imposed a minimum export price (MEP) of USD 550 per tonne (around Rs 46 per kg) as well as 40 per cent export duty. Taking duty into account, the shipments will not be allowed below USD 770 per tonne (around Rs 64 per kg). The decision to lift the ban on exports of onion was on the recommendation of the Department of Consumer Affairs, which monitors the availability and price situation of onion in the country. On December 8 last year, the Centre had banned onion exports in early December to control retail prices amid concerns over likely fall in production. During the last 4-5 years, the country annually exported between 17 lakh and 25 lakh tonnes of onions. Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare on Saturday said the lifting of the ban would not lead to any price rise in retail markets. ''Prices will remain stable. If at all there is any increase, it should be very marginal,'' she said on Saturday, while asserting that the government is committed to protect the interests of both consumers and farmers. The directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT) in a notification on May 4, said that ''the export policy of onions is amended from prohibited to free subject to MEP of USD 550 per metric tonne with immediate effect and until further orders.'' On May 3, the finance ministry imposed a 40 per cent export duty. The decision assumes importance as it comes before the crucial Lok Sabha polls in key onion belts like Nashik, Ahmednagar and Solapur in Maharashtra. Farmers of this region have been demanding a lifting of the ban so that they can get a better price for their produce. Explaining the rationale behind the decision, Khare said the ''ban on onion exports has been removed from today (Saturday) because the supply situation is comfortable and prices are stable in both mandies as well as retail markets.'' The modal price at Lasalgaon mandi in Nashik was Rs 15 per kg in April. She said the decision has been taken after considering the latest estimates of onion production in rabi season at 191 lakh tonnes, which is comfortable. Availability and prices of onion in global markets were also factored in while taking this decision. The secretary said the monthly domestic demand of onion is around 17 lakh tonnes. ''Lifting of the ban would also encourage the farmers to put more area under onions. The monsoon forecast is above normal,'' Khare said. The secretary noted that the decision has been taken after wider discussions with stakeholders. A high-level team also visited key onion producing belts in Maharashtra to assess the ground situation. Khare also pointed out that the shelf life of onions is less and therefore a need was felt to export onions. The secretary said that the government is procuring 5 lakh tonnes of onions as buffer stock, so that it can intervene in the market in case of price rise. ''We are continuously monitoring the prices of all essential food items. We will continue to keep a watch on the availability and price situation,'' she said. A senior government official explained that there is an inter-ministerial committee (IMC) which reviews the prices, production, availability and exports of essential food items including onions. ''So do not think of this as an isolated instance of decision making by IMC,'' the official said, when asked whether the decision has been made in view of general elections. The official said the IMC has been taking a series of steps in various commodities including wheat and rice to boost domestic supply and keep prices under check. In March, the Union Agriculture Ministry released the data for onion production. As per the data, onion production in 2023-24 (First Advance Estimates) is expected to be around 254.73 lakh tonnes compared to around 302.08 lakh tonnes last year. This is due to a decrease of 34.31 lakh tonnes output in Maharashtra, 9.95 lakh tonnes in Karnataka, 3.54 lakh tonnes in Andhra Pradesh and 3.12 lakh tonnes in Rajasthan, the data showed. Last month, in an official statement, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution said the government has allowed export of 99,150 tonnes of onion to six neighbouring countries of Bangladesh, UAE, Bhutan, Bahrain, Mauritius and Sri Lanka. The Congress last month accused the Narendra Modi government of ''callously neglecting'' Maharashtra's onion farmers affected due to the ban on onion exports and said that its manifesto promises a predictable import-export policy to prevent such catastrophic last-minute policies being imposed on farmers.
Impressive Growth: India Registers Record-Breaking 1.85 Lakh New Company Incorporations in 2023-24
Impressive Growth: India Registers Record-Breaking 1.85 Lakh New Company Incorporations in 2023-24 More than 1.85 lakh companies were registered in the country last fiscal, higher than the count recorded in the year-ago period, and nearly 16,600 companies were set up in March this year, according to official data. As per the data, 1,59,524 companies were registered with a collective paid up capital of Rs 18,132.16 crore in 2022-23. At the end of March 2024, the country had a total number of 26,63,016 companies and out of them, 16,91,495 companies or 64 per cent were active. As many as 9,31,644 registered companies were closed, 2,470 were dormant entities and 10,385 companies were under liquidation. A total of 27,022 companies were under the process of being struck off from official records. During FY 2023-24, a total of 1,85,312 companies were registered with a collective paid up capital of Rs 30,927.40 crore, according to the corporate affairs ministry's information bulletin for March. Out of them, 71 per cent were in the services sector, followed by 23 per cent in the industrial segment and 6 per cent in agriculture. ''Broader economic activity-wise classification reveals that community, personal and social services observed the highest rise of 11 per cent in the service sector as compared with FY 2022-23,'' it said. The ministry is implementing the Companies Act, 2013. In terms of states, 17.6 per cent of the new companies were set up in Maharashtra in 2023-24. ''There is an increase of 0.10 per cent in the total proportion of active companies w.r.t registered companies when compared to February 2024,'' the bulletin said. As on March 31, 2024, there were a total of 5,164 foreign companies registered in the country and out of them, 3,288 companies or 64 per cent were active. In March, the bulletin said 42,041 Director Identification Numbers were registered. ''Out of the total number of directors registered in India in March 2024, 67 per cent were male and the remaining 33 per cent were female... 43 per cent of newly registered directors belong to the age group of 31-45 years. ''Furthermore, 7 per cent of the new director registrations were older than 60 years,'' the bulletin said.
Firing outside Salman Khan's house: Family of accused who died in custody moves Bombay HC
MUMBAI: The family of Anuj Thapan, who died while in police custody following his arrest in the case related to firing outside Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's house here, has moved the Bombay High Court seeking a CBI probe into his death. While the police claim Thapan killed himself in the lock-up, his mother Rita Devi in her petition filed in the HC on Friday alleged foul play and claimed he was killed. In the plea, which will come up for hearing in due course, Devi sought the HC to direct the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe the death of her son. The petition alleged Thapan was physically assaulted and tortured by police in custody. It also sought the high court to direct the police to hand over CCTV footage of the police station and the lock-up where Thapan was held. Accused in Salman Khan's house firing case attempts suicide in lock-up, dies at hospital The petitioner requested for the preservation of call data records (CDR) of police officials, who are probing the firing incident, from April 24 to May 2. It also sought directions for a fresh post-mortem on Thapan's death. Four persons, - Thapan, Sonu Bishnoi, alleged shooters Sagar Pal and Vicky Gupta - had been arrested in connection with the firing incident, while gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and his brother Anmol Bishnoi have been shown as wanted accused, as per police. Thapan, accused of supplying firearms and bullets for the firing incident, was arrested on April 26 from Punjab along with Sonu Bishnoi and was remanded to police custody till April 30. Firing outside Salman Khan's residence: Mumbai police arrest two persons who provided weapons to shooters Meanwhile, the police invoked provisions of the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crimes Act (MCOCA) in the case. On April 29, the police produced all the four accused, including Thapan, before a special court which remanded them to police custody till May 8. Thapan was found dead in the toilet of lock-up of the crime branch in the commissionerate complex at Crawford Market here on May 1. On April 14, two motorbike-borne persons opened fire outside Salman Khan's residence in Bandra area of Mumbai. Gupta and Pal were later arrested from Gujarat.
Ranjit Naik-Nimbalkar of the Bharatiya Janata Party is the incumbent MP here and has been renominated. The other top contenders are Dhairyasheel Mohite-Patil of the Nationalist Congress PartySharadchandra Pawar and Ramesh Baraskar of the Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi
BJDs Santrupt richest with property worth over Rs 482 crore
CUTTACK: Santrupt Misra (58), former HR head of Aditya Birla Group, who is contesting as BJD candidate from Cuttack Lok Sabha constituency is the richest to have filed nomination so far in Odisha. Misra in his affidavit submitted during filing of his nomination papers before returning officer-cum-collector, Cuttack Arindam Dakua on Saturday has declared that he and his wife Alka A Misra possess movable and immovable property worth Rs 482,21,02,942. As per the affidavit, while Santrupt has movable property including savings, investment, 100 gram gold jewellery, a MG ZS EV, a BMW sports car, a Mercedes car, a Mahindra SUV etc worth Rs 408,74,27,161, his wifes movable property include savings, investments, a Honda City car, 250 gram gold jewellery, etc worth Rs 11,72,15,787. Similarly, Santrupt has immovable property including land in Maharashtra, residential buildings including flats in Hyderabad and Mumbai worth Rs 53,06,10,000, his wife possesses a flat in Maharashtra, plot and flat in Mumbai worth Rs 8,68,50,000. Besides, Santrupt has declared that Alka has taken unsecured loan amounting to Rs 6,53,72,750 from him.
Rahul Gandhi has no fire but Cong playing with fire by attempting Hindu-Muslim divide:Rajnath
Rahul Gandhi has no fire but Cong playing with fire by attempting Hindu-Muslim divide:Rajnath Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has no fire while his party is playing with fire by attempting to create Hindu-Muslim divide for electoral dividends, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said. In an interview to PTI, Singh also indicated that the BJP will implement its big-ticket plans like rolling out of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and implementing the 'One Nation One Election' push if it retains power for the third consecutive term. The defence minister also said that he was confident that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will cross 400 seats and the BJP will get over 370 as these projections were made after detailed assessment of the ground situation and not made only for public consumption. On the overall political landscape, the defence minister accused the Congress of attempting to disturb social harmony and trying to create tensions on religious lines. ''They are attempting to create Hindu-Muslim divide for electoral gains. The Congress is trying to create tensions on religious lines,'' he alleged. ''The Congress wants to disturb social harmony. They look at the Muslim community only as a vote bank. I have a suggestion for them -- politics should not be done only for forming governments. The aim of politics should be for nation building,'' he said. ''Rahul Gandhi has no fire but Congress is playing with fire,'' he said. Singh said people of the country will repose their faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP's tally will improve significantly based on the performance of the government in the last five years. ''Our seats will increase in Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal and we will get some seats in Tamil Nadu. Our account will open in Kerala as well. We are winning a good number of seats in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana,'' the senior BJP leader said. ''We will increase our tally in Odisha, Jharkhand and Assam. We are sweeping Chhattisgarh,'' he said, asserting that the BJP will cross the 370-mark. Asked whether the BJP's seats in Maharashtra will come down, he did not give a direct reply but said there may be some adjustments here and there. The BJP leader also came down hard on the Congress for its plan to ''redistribute'' wealth, saying it will have disastrous consequences for the country's economy. ''The concept of redistribution of wealth will trigger recession. Argentina and Venezuela implemented it and faced disastrous consequences. The investors will lose confidence in India,'' Singh said. On the BJP's big-ticket plans like implementation of the UCC and 'One Nation One Poll' push in if it retains power, Singh said it fulfils promises that it makes to the people of India. In its manifesto, the BJP pledged to implement the UCC if it returns to power after the general elections. It also mentioned that the party will move forward with a resolve to realise the idea of 'One Nation, One Election'. ''We always fulfil our commitments. We will never allow any question mark on our credibility and will not compromise on the country's unity and integrity. We implement whatever we say in our manifesto. We have to do whatever we say,'' Singh said. ''We will go for 'One Nation One Election. We will take views of every quarter, including all political parties on it,'' he said. On the UCC, the defence minister said even the Constitution-makers felt a need for it, as it is mentioned in the directive principles. ''The Congress wants to create fear psychosis; they want to use the Hindu-Muslim card,'' he said. ''They do not have any issue. They want to form a government by dividing the society in the name of caste, creed and religion and they have always done it,'' he alleged.
In Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Sakshi Babar's murder case unfolds with her father, Balasaheb Babar, arrested for killing her after eloping with an OBC youth. The crime, termed an honour killing, involved a discreet handling of the victim's last rites.
