Police Issue Externment Notice to Nashik Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief Badgujar Ahead of Lok Sabha Polls
Police Issue Externment Notice to Nashik Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief Badgujar Ahead of Lok Sabha Polls Amid Lok Sabha polls, the Nashik unit chief of Shiv Sena (UBT) Sudhakar Badgujar was on Thursday issued an externment notice by the police, an official said. He had refused to accept it at his home initially but later relented and also met Deputy Commissioner of Police Monica Raut, the official added. ''An externment notice under Bombay Police Act has been issued to Sudhakar Badgujar in connection with a poll related case of 2014 in which he was convicted. Badjugar told us he had filed an appeal in the High Court and sought time to present necessary documents. We have given him eight days,'' DCP Raut said. Hitting out at the administration, Badgujar said, ''A criminal is generally externed. I am a people's representative. What wrong have I done? Action is taken against me but not against (sitting MP and Shiv Sena candidate) Hemant Godse.'' ''Action must be taken against Godse as well. This is politically motivated just to ensure I do not campaign for the May 20 Lok Sabha poll here. This decision was taken in Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's meeting yesterday,'' Badgujar alleged.
Nashik woman jumps to death from building, her 2 kids found dead in home
Nashik woman jumps to death from building her kids found dead in home
Vijay Karanjkar, who was earlier Nashik district unit president of the Shiv Sena (UBT) led by Uddhav Thackeray, quit the party and joined the Shinde-led Sena. Karanjkar was keen on contesting the seat ...
Nashik Woman Jumps To Death From Building; Her Two Kids Found Dead In Home
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Peninsula Land Secures Rs 150 Crore Funding to Establish Rs 765 Crore Real Estate Platform
Peninsula Land Secures Rs 150 Crore Funding to Establish Rs 765 Crore Real Estate Platform Realty firm Peninsula Land Ltd on Wednesday said it has raised Rs 150 crore through the issue of debentures and will also set up Rs 765 crore platform to develop projects. In a regulatory filing, the company informed that it has raised the amount through the issue of optionally convertible debentures (convertible into equity shares). The investment is being made by Arsenio Strategies, which is an affiliate of Alpha Alternative Holdings, a asset management firm. The company is also setting up a Rs 765 crore real estate platform with Alpha Alternatives and Delta Corp Ltd. The platform will be the parties' exclusive vehicle to undertake residential re-development in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and plotted development in and around the MMR, Alibaug, Khopoli, Karjat and Pune. The platform is proposed to be funded with an aggregate amount of up to Rs 765 crores. Alpha Alternatives, Peninsula Land Ltd and Delta Corp propose to contribute up to an aggregate of Rs 450 crore, Rs 225 crore and Rs 90 crore, respectively. Peninsula Land will also be the exclusive development manager for all platform projects. Rajeev Piramal, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Peninsula Land, said, '' This announcement marks a new chapter in our growth story and is in line with our strategic roadmap to establish a position of leadership in the asset classes we pursue.'' This new platform will leverage the combined expertise of all parties in project selection, funding and development to unlock the value that exists in real estate. Peninsula Land has projects spanning Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Lonavala, Nashik, and Goa. To date, Peninsula Land has delivered over 10.6 million square feet of real estate across key Indian cities.
Voting commences for 11 Lok Sabha constituencies in Maharashtra
Voting commences for 11 Lok Sabha constituencies in Maharashtra Polling began Tuesday morning for 11 of the 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra, including Baramati, where Sharad Pawars daughter Supriya Sule is pitted against Sunetra Pawar, wife of the veteran leaders estranged nephew and Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar. Polling began at 7 am and will end at 6 pm at the 23,036 polling centres, set up for the third phase of the elections, an official said. The seats where polling is taking place are Baramati, Raigad, Osmanabad, Latur, Solapur, Madha, Sangli, Satara, Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg, Kolhapur and Hatkanangale. Prominent contestants also include royal scions Shahu Chhatrapati of the Congress in Kolhapur and BJPs Udayanraje Bhosale in Satara as well Union minister Narayan Rane in Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg. Altogether 2.09 crore persons are eligible to vote for 258 candidates in the third phase, the official said. There are 1,07,64,741 male voters, 1,02,26,946 female voters and 929 from the third gender in the third phase, he said. In the fourth phase on May 13, a total of 2.28 crore voters will decide the fate of 298 candidates in 11 seats, namely Nandurbar, Jalgaon, Raver, Jalna, Aurangabad, Maval, Pune, Shirur, Ahmednagar, Shirdi and Beed Lok Sabha constituencies. Prominent candidates in the fourth phase include minister of state for railways Raosaheb Danve in Jalna and BJPs Pankaja Munde in Beed. The 13 Lok Sabha seats where polling will be held in the fifth and last phase in the state are Dhule, Dindori, Nashik in North Maharashtra and Palghar, Bhiwandi, Kalyan, Thane, Mumbai North, Mumbai North West, Mumbai North East, Mumbai North Central, Mumbai South Central and Mumbai South. Prominent candidates in the fifth phase include Union minister Piyush Goyal, lawyer Ujjwal Nikam, both of the BJP, and Mumbai Congress president Varsha Gaikwad. Polling was held on April 19 in the first phase of the general elections in Ramtek (SC), Nagpur, Bhandara-Gondiya, Gadchiroli-Chimur (ST) and Chandrapur seats. The first phase saw a voter turnout of 63.71 per cent. On April 26, polling was held in the second phase of elections in Buldhana, Akola, Amravati, Wardha, Yavatmal-Washim, Hingoli, Nanded and Parbhani Lok Sabha constituencies. The second phase witnessed a voter turnout of 62.71 per cent.
Onion prices move up in Delhi, Maharashtra after govt lifts export ban
Traders are also sceptical of exports considering that while the viable price is not more than Rs 50 a kg, the current minimum export price with duty comes to at least Rs 64. Director of agricultural produce market committee (APMC) in Lasalgaon (Nashik), Jaydutt Holkar said govt needs to reduce export duty for shipment from India to be competitive in the international market.
The date of voting for the Nashik Lok Sabha Constituency Election 2024 is on 20 May.
LS polls: 264 candidates in fray for 13 Maharashtra seats going to polls on May 20
Mumbai: A total of 264 candidates are in the fray for the fifth phase of Lok Sabha polls in Maharashtra after 37 contestants withdrew their nominations, an official said on Monday. These comprise 18 in Dhule, 10 in Dindori, 31 in Nashik, 10 in Palghar, 27 in Bhiwandi, 28 in Kalyan, 24 in Thane, 19 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 .
Thieves in PPE Snatch Rs.5 Cr Gold from Nashik ICICI Home Finance Locker
Gold worth Rs.5 crore was stolen from an ICICI Home Finance locker in Nashik, with the culprits donning PPE gear. This protective wear, once emblematic of healthcare, is now being misused for nefarious deeds. The heist, occurring overnight from Friday to Saturday, went unnoticed until the locker room was opened on Saturday evening. The daring thieves, as captured by CCTV, saw two intruders breach the strong room while a third kept watch outside. Authorities, spurred by ICICI Home Finance officials, swiftly launched investigations, forming teams to track down the perpetrators. The stolen loot, comprising gold and valuables from 222 customers, tallies up to 1.34 kg of gold, valued at Rs.4.93 crore. Police are combing through the footage to identify and apprehend the suspects, assuring the community of swift justice. The brazen nature of the robbery has sent shockwaves through the community, highlighting the growing trend of criminals exploiting pandemic-related protective measures for their illicit gains. With the stolen valuables belonging to numerous customers, there is widespread concern and urgency to bring the perpetrators to justice swiftly. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward, emphasizing the collective effort needed to ensure safety and security for all. ED Seizes 14 Crore Worth of Gold from Cyber Fraudster's Locker Gold and electronic goods worth Rs 8.37 crore seized at Mumbai airport; 10 people arrested
10 Candidates Withdraw Nominations from Dindori, Nashik Lok Sabha Constituencies
10 Candidates Withdraw Nominations from Dindori, Nashik Lok Sabha Constituencies In a relief to nominees of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) and Mahayuti, some important candidates withdrew their candidature in the Dindori and Nashik Lok Sabha constituencies in Maharashtra on Monday. Monday was the last day for the withdrawal of candidature to the two Lok Sabha seats, which will go to polls in the fifth phase of the general election on May 20. Former MLA JP Gavit of the CPI(M) withdrew his nomination and extended his support to the MVA candidate from the NCP (SP) Bhaskar Bhagare in the Dindori constituency. ''The MVA had given the seat to the NCP (SP). I filed my nomination from the CPI(M), but they requested that there should be only one candidate from the alliance. Hence, I withdrew my nomination,'' Gavit told reporters. Former MP Harishchandra Chavan of the BJP, who rebelled and filed his nomination as an independent candidate in Dindori, withdrew his candidature citing health reasons. Chavan's candidature would have created problems for Mahayuti candidate and Union Minister Dr Bharati Pawar, as he enjoys a huge clout in the constituency. The two withdrawals have effected a straight battle between Bharati Pawar of the BJP and Bhaskar Bhagare of the NCP (SP) in Dindori. The MVA comprises the Shiv Sena (UBT), NCP (SP) and Congress, while the BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP led by Ajit Pawar have formed the Mahayuti alliance. In the Nashik Lok Sabha constituency, NCP candidate Nivrutti Aringale and BJP's Anil Jadhav withdrew their nominations to make way for two-time MP Hemant Godse of the Shiv Sena. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Vijay Karanjkar also withdrew his nomination and joined the Shiv Sena. Five out of 15 candidates withdrew their nominations in Dindori, and five out of 36 candidates stepped back from the fray in Nashik.
Ten candidates withdraw nominations from Dindori, Nashik seats
Some important candidates withdrew their candidature from Dindori and Nashik Lok sabha constituencies in Maharashtra
Fatal Accident on Nagpur-Mumbai Samriddhi Expressway Claims Two Lives
Mumbai: T wo people tragically lost their lives in an accident on Monday in Buldhana district, Maharashtra. The accident occurred on the Nagpur-Mumbai Samriddhi Expressway when an SUV collided with a truck and then crashed into the highway guardrail. According to police reports, the incident happened around 9:30 in the morning, claiming the lives of two SUV occupants. In another accident on Sunday night, one person was killed and another injured on the Sambhajinagar Highway in the same district. This accident occurred around 11 pm when a truck collided with a tipper near Kinagavanaraja village. The tipper driver died in the accident, while the truck driver sustained injuries and is undergoing treatment in Jalna. The police have initiated an investigation into the matter and registered a case. Earlier on April 30, a tragic accident took place in Nashik district where a government bus collided with a truck, resulting in the death of four people, including a minor, and injuring 34 others. Nine of the injured were in critical condition. Following this accident, the Maharashtra government announced financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh to the families of the deceased. The bus, belonging to the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC), had about 45 passengers on board when the accident occurred around 9:45 am near Aher Basti, Chandwad town, on the Mumbai-Agra National Highway. Sexual Abuse Allegations: JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna to Surrender to Police Before May 9 ED Seizes 14 Crore Worth of Gold from Cyber Fraudster's Locker Massive Cash Haul Unearthed in Ranchi: Over 30 Crore Recovered in Money Laundering Case
Nashik Finance Company Loses Gold Valued at Rs 4.92 Crore in Theft Incident
Nashik Finance Company Loses Gold Valued at Rs 4.92 Crore in Theft Incident Two unidentified persons broke into the office of a home finance company and decamped with gold worth Rs 4.92 crore in Maharashtra's Nashik city, police said on Monday. The incident occurred at the Indira Heights commercial complex in the old Gangapur Naka area in the wee hours of Saturday, an official said. Gold ornaments worth Rs 4.92 crore belonging to 222 customers were kept in a safety locker of the finance company, he said. The theft came to light when one of the staffers found the locker empty on Saturday evening, following which the police were informed, the official said. During the probe, the CCTV footage from the office showed two unidentified persons entering the premises from a window in one of the cabins and using keys from the office to open the safety locker, decamping with the jewellery, he said. One of the persons was wearing a white PPE kit, while the other person sported a white cap and mask on his face, the official said. A case has been registered, and further probe is underway, he added.
Jewellery Worth Rs 5 Crore Stolen From ICICI Home Finance Branch In Nashik
CCTV footage showed the suspected individuals wearing personal protective equipment kits to conceal identities.
PPE-clad thieves clean Nashik ICICI Home Finance locker of Rs 5 cr gold jewellery
PPE-clad thieves clean Nashik ICICI Home Finance locker of Rs 5 cr gold jewellery Nashik (Maharashtra): In a sensational operation, at least two thieves, one shrouded in a PPE kit, broke into the locker hold of the ICICI Home Finance Co. Ltd Nashik branch and scooted off with gold jewellery worth around Rs 4.93 [] The post PPE-clad thieves clean Nashik ICICI Home Finance locker of Rs 5 cr gold jewellery appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
PPE-clad thieves rob Nashik ICICI Home Finance locker of Rs 5 Cr gold jewellery
At least two thieves, one shrouded in a PPE kit, broke into the locker hold of the ICICI Home Finance Co. Ltd Nashik branch and scooted off with gold jewellery worth around Rs 4.93 crore
Sena (UBT) Nashik district chief Vijay Karanjkar joins Shinde-led Shiv Sena
According to reports, Vijay Karanjkar was denied a ticket by the Uddhav Thackeray-led party, and he jumped ships with the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction
Shiv Sena (UBT) Nashik district chief Vijay Karanjkar joins Shinde Sena
Shiv Sena (UBT) Nashik district chief Vijay Karanjkar joins Shinde Sena In a setback for Shiv Sena (UBT), its Nashik district chief Vijay Karanjkar joined the Shiv Sena (Ek Nath Shinder) in the presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. According to reports, Vijay Karanjkar was denied a ticket by the Uddhav Thackeray-led party, and he jumped ships with the Shinde Sena faction. Karanjkar joined Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) a day before the third phase of polling for Lok Sabha elections. Shinde Sena has renominated sitting MP Hemant Godse from Nasik. The last date to withdraw the nominations is May 6. Nashik will go to the polls on May 20 in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha polls. Meanwhile, polling for the third phase is scheduled to be held on May 7. In Maharashtra, seats that will go under polling on May 7 include, Baramati, Raigad, Osmanabad, Latur, Solapur, Madha, Sangli, Satara, Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg, Kolhapur and Hatkanangale. (ANI)
Nashik: In a setback for Shiv Sena (UBT), its Nashik district chief Vijay Karanjkar joined the Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) in the presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Reason For Leaving ...
Polls Conclude for 11 Lok Sabha Constituencies in Maharashtra on May 7
Polls Conclude for 11 Lok Sabha Constituencies in Maharashtra on May 7 Campaigning ended Sunday for elections in 11 of the 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra, including the high-stakes battle in Baramati, where Sharad Pawars daughter Supriya Sule is pitted against Sunetra Pawar, wife of the veteran leaders estranged nephew and Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar. The seats where polling in the third phase of the general elections will take place on May 7 are Baramati, Raigad, Osmanabad, Latur, Solapur, Madha, Sangli, Satara, Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg, Kolhapur and Hatkanangale. Prominent contestants also include royal scions Shahu Chhatrapati of the Congress in Kolhapur and BJPs Udayanraje Bhosale in Satara as well Union minister Narayan Rane in Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg. Altogether 2.09 crore persons are eligible to vote for 258 candidates in the third phase, for which 23,036 polling centres have been set up, an election official said. There are 1,07,64,741 male voters, 1,02,26,946 female voters and 929 from the third gender in the third phase, he said. In the fourth phase on May 13, a total of 2.28 crore voters will decide the fate of 298 candidates in 11 seats, namely Nandurbar, Jalgaon, Raver, Jalna, Aurangabad, Maval, Pune, Shirur, Ahmednagar, Shirdi and Beed Lok Sabha constituencies. Prominent candidates in the fourth phase include minister of state for railways Raosaheb Danve in Jalna and BJPs Pankaja Munde in Beed. The 13 Lok Sabha seats where polling will be held in the fifth and last phase in the state are Dhule, Dindori, Nashik in North Maharashtra and Palghar, Bhiwandi, Kalyan, Thane, Mumbai North, Mumbai North West, Mumbai North East, Mumbai North Central, Mumbai South Central and Mumbai South. Prominent candidates in the fifth phase include Union minister Piyush Goyal, lawyer Ujjwal Nikam, both of the BJP, and Mumbai Congress president Varsha Gaikwad. Polling was held on April 19 in the first phase of the general elections in Ramtek (SC), Nagpur, Bhandara-Gondiya, Gadchiroli-Chimur (ST) and Chandrapur seats. On April 26, polling was held in the second phase of elections in Buldhana, Akola, Amravati, Wardha, Yavatmal-Washim, Hingoli, Nanded and Parbhani Lok Sabha constituencies.
Indian Army helicopter makes precautionary landing in Maharashtra`s Sangli
The incident happened early on Saturday morning while an Indian Army helicopter was travelling from Nashik to Bengaluru with three Army troops aboard--two pilots and a mechanic.
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.
Army Helicopter Lands Safely in Maharashtra's Sangli, No Injuries Reported
Army Helicopter Lands Safely in Maharashtra's Sangli, No Injuries Reported 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. Three Army personnel - two pilots and a technician - were on board at the time of the incident on Saturday morning, they said, adding that there was no casualty. The helicopter, belonging to the Army Aviation Corps, was going from Nashik in Maharashtra to Bengaluru, a police official said on Saturday. It made the precautionary landing at around 9.50 am on Saturday at a farm near Erandoli village in Miraj tehsil of Sangli district due to some technical issue, he said. After a couple of hours, another chopper arrived with technical help. The issue was later fixed and both the choppers subsequently took off, the official said.
Maharashtra: Scrutiny Finds 301 Candidates Valid for 5th Phase
Maharashtra: Scrutiny Finds 301 Candidates Valid for 5th Phase Nominations of 301 candidates have been found valid after scrutiny in 13 Lok Sabha constituencies in Maharashtra that will go to polls in the fifth phase on May 20, officials said on Saturday. After scrutiny, Dhule has 22 candidates, Dindori 15, Nashik 36, Palghar 13, Bhiwandi 36, Kalyan 30, Thane 25, Mumbai North 21, Mumbai North West 23, Mumbai North East 20, Mumbai North Central 28, Mumbai South Central 15 and Mumbai South 17. Sunday is the last date of withdrawal of papers.
UBT Candidate Submits Nomination Papers in Nashik
UBT Candidate Submits Nomination Papers in Nashik In a setback for Shiv Sena (UBT), its district chief Vijay Karanjkar on Friday filed nomination as an independent candidate for the Nashik Lok Sabha constituency in north Maharashtra. Friday was the last day of filing nominations. Karanjkar was disgruntled after the Uddhav Thackeray-led party fielded Parag Waje from the seat. Thackeray had reportedly called him for sorting out the issue, but Karanjkar did not meet him. The Shiv Sena led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has renominated sitting MP Hemant Godse. Nominations can be withdrawn till May 6. Nashik will go to polls on May 20.
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Shrikant Shinde, Hemant Godse, Bharati Pawar file their nominations
Shiv Sena`s Hemant Godse and Dr Bharati Pawar on Thursday filed their nominations for Nashik and Dindori constituencies in Maharashtra for Lok Sabha elections 2024
Nashiks Trimbakeshwar tribal women ask for work and dignity on Labor Day
The experience of these women laborers in Trimbakeshwar shows that there are many difficulties in the implementation of the law, a social worker said.
Maharashtra: Mahayuti seat-sharing deal almost final; announcement on Palghar seat awaited
Mahayuti coalition settles seat-sharing for 47 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra. BJP likely to secure Palghar. Shiv Sena, under Eknath Shinde, reveals candidates for Kalyan, Thane, Nashik. Naresh Mhaske picked for Thane. BJP convinced Shinde for Palghar.
Mahayuti seat-sharing deal BJP 28, Shinde 14, Ajit Pawar 5
MUMBAI : After two phases of Lok Sabha polls and a lot of back-and-forth, the ruling Mahayuti in Maharashtra announced the seat-sharing for Lok Sabha polls on Wednesday. The BJP will contest 28 seats, while CM Ekanth Shinde-led Shiv Sena 14 and NCP five. The RSP will field candidate on one seat. The Shiv Sena announced its remaining candidates for Thane, Kalyan and Nashik seats on Wednesday. Initially, BJP was not ready to concede the South Mumbai, Thane, Mumbai North West, and Nashik seats to CM Ekanth Shinde-led Shiv Sena. However, it conceded all these seats. A party source said the BJP had planned to offer only 12 seats to Shiv Sena, but its survey on these seats made it realize that all these were tough ones to win against Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT). The BJP decided that rather than contesting the losing seats, it should to offer them to Shiv Sena, said a party source. This deal will help the BJP in apportioning blame on Shinde if his faction fails to win the promised number of seats, said a party leader. A Shiv Sena leader claimed that in negotiations with the BJP, CM Shinde showed his political shrewdness and brought the 14 Lok Sabha seats for his faction. On the other hand, deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, a partner of Mahayuti, also has an equal number of MLAs in this government, but he got only five seats. Therefore, Shiv Sena is in a better position today in Mahayuti, said the Sena leader. In 2019, the BJP contested 25 seats. This election, it is contesting 28. The party feels that by contesting as many seats, it can at least repeat the previous winning number, 22 seats. This is a very close contest, therefore, BJP is putting its all efforts into the polls, said an observer. Nomination The Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde on Wednesday named ex-mayor Naresh Mhaske and MP Hemant Godse for Thane and Nashik LS seats. The party also declared the candidature of CM Shindes son and MP Shrikant Shinde from Kalyan seat.
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Shiv Sena Fields Ex-Mayors Naresh Mhaske and Hemant Godse for Thane and Nashik Lok Sabha Seats
Shiv Sena Fields Ex-Mayors Naresh Mhaske and Hemant Godse for Thane and Nashik Lok Sabha Seats The Shiv Sena led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday nominated ex-mayor Naresh Mhaske and sitting MP Hemant Godse as its candidates from Thane and Nashik Lok Sabha constituencies, respectively, ending weeks of suspense. The party also officially declared the candidature of CM Shinde's son and sitting MP Shrikant Shinde from Kalyan constituency. With this, the Shiv Sena has fielded candidates for 15 Lok Sabha seats including three in Mumbai. It was successful in retaining Thane and Kalyan seats despite intense lobbying by the BJP. Of the 48 seats in the state, the BJP has fielded 27 candidates, NCP led by Ajit Pawar four, and Rashtriya Samaj Paksha (RSP) one. The ruling alliance is yet to declare the candidate for the Palghar Lok Sabha seat, but the BJP will likely field its nominee from there. The undivided Shiv Sena contested 22 seats in 2019 elections. Godse's renomination from Nashik constituency in north Maharashtra indicates that the Shiv Sena prevailed over its allies BJP and Ajit Pawar-led NCP, which were coveting this seat. A former mayor of Thane, Mhaske will take on Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate and incumbent MP Rajan Vichare. A straight fight is on the cards between Godse and Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Rajabhau Waje. Thane is the stronghold of CM Shinde who represents the Kopri-Pachpakhadi assembly constituency in the city. Shrikant Shinde's candidature from Kalyan was just a formality given that Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had declared him as the 'Mahayuti' (grand alliance) nominee last month. He had won the Kalyan seat in the 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha elections as the candidate of Shiv Sena (Undivided). Thane, Nashik and Kalyan will go to the polls on May 20.
BJP, Shiv Sena break deadlock over 4 Maharashtra seats
Mumbai: After prolonged negotiations with the BJP, the Shiv Sena on Wednesday announced its candidates from the Thane, Kalyan and Nashik Lok Sabha seats. Shiv Sena sitting MP Hemant Godse will be contesting from Nashik, while Naresh Mhaske, a close aide of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, will be contesting from the Thane seat. The Sena also officially announced Dr Shrikant Shindes candidature from the Kalyan Lok Sabha seat. The BJP is expected to announce its candidate from the Palghar seat. Thus, the NDAs final seat sharing formula in Maharashtra is likely to be 28 seats for BJP, 15 seats for Shiv Sena, four seats for NCP four and a seat for Mahadev Jankar-led RSP. After the declaration of both sides of candidates, there will be a direct fight in Thane, Kalyan and Nashik between the Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde factions of Shiv Sena. BJP wanted to contest Thane Lok Sabha seat, while Ajit Pawar led NCP wanted to field its senior leader Chhagan Bhujbal in Nashik. However, Mr. Bhujbal was told to pull out of the race due to the fear of Maratha backlash. After Bhujbals withdrawal, we did not find a better candidate so we left our claim, Brijmohan Srivastava, NCP national spokesperson told this newspaper. Hemant Godse, a two term MP from Nashik, will face Rajabhau Waje of the Shiv Sena (UBT), whose candidature was announced more than a month ago. Naresh Mhaske, ex-mayor of Thane, will be pitted against Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Rajan Vichare. A senior BJP leader said that they wanted to contest the Thane seat but the chief minister refused to swap it. We were left with no choice except requesting them to exchange Palghar Lok Sabha seat with Thane seat. The Shiv Sena is not ready to leave even Palghar seat, but top leadership of the Shiv Sena and BJP are going hold a meeting over Palghar seat. We are hopeful that the Sena will concede this seat to BJP. A candidate for Palghar Lok Sabha seat will be announced within 48 hours, the senior BJP leader said. Rajendra Gavit is currently representing Palghar Lok Sabha constituency as Shiv Sena (undivided) representative. After the split in the Shiv Sena by Eknath Shinde in 2022, Mr. Gavit backed the Shinde faction. Chief Minister Eknath Shine told the reporters that they are going to contest on 15 seats. The BJP and Shiv Sena candidates would win all six seats of Mumbai. We have requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold his rallies in Mumbai. He will hold two rallies, Mr. Shinde said.
Maharashtra: A Leading Economic Force and Pioneer in Cyber Security Implementation, Says Governor Bais Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais on Wednesday called the state an economic powerhouse that played a key role in the country's development, and said it was leading in the implementation of cyber security. He was speaking during the Maharashtra Foundation Day event held at Shivaji Park in central Mumbai's Dadar area. ''Maharashtra is leading when it comes to implementing cyber security and providing cyber services to businesses and individuals. Maharashtra has the biggest strength in its population, which is hard-working, enterprising, and progressive. It is also an important centre when it comes to industrial manufacturing and the financial and service sectors,'' he said. In addition to Mumbai, cities like Pune, Nashik, Nagpur, Kolhapur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, and Solapur are power centres for various sectors, he said. The geographical condition of Maharashtra is conducive to industrial development, and the state has always been a centre of attraction for investment, be it domestic or foreign, the governor said. ''Our state is an economic and financial powerhouse which has always played an important role in the infrastructure development of the country. Maharashtra is one of the leading states when it comes to agriculture, industrial products and manufacturing, trade and transportation,'' he said. Talking about Maharashtra capital Mumbai, he said the city made a big contribution to the state's overall development since it houses the headquarters of most banks, corporate houses, and financial institutions. ''India's biggest share market and the film industry are also in Mumbai, and this city is one of the important ports, which witnesses international trade in a big way,'' Bais said. ''One can have a glimpse of India through the diversity of Maharashtra, one of the states with the highest literacy. Our state has various high-quality universities and vocational training institutes that attract students, researchers, and scholars from all over the world,'' he said. Maharashtra has a rich tradition and cultural heritage with the legacy of the Warkari sect and saints. It has a big coastline with hill ranges, forests, forts, river basins and plateaus along with sanctuaries like Tadoba, Melghat and Pench, which are rich in biodiversity. Maharashtra, with all these heritage attractions, attracts Indian and foreign tourists who refer to it as the most favoured destination, the governor said. On the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, Bais said, ''I appeal to everyone to exercise their franchise by voting and participating in this festival of democracy.''
Have to visit 5 Jyotirlingas together, make a plan to go to Maharashtra immediately
Are you ready to embark on a spiritual journey to visit the five sacred Jyotirlingas nestled in the picturesque state of Maharashtra? Exploring these divine abodes promises a soul-stirring experience filled with reverence and enlightenment. Let's chart out a detailed plan to ensure a seamless pilgrimage to these revered sites. Understanding the Jyotirlingas Before delving into the itinerary, it's essential to grasp the significance of Jyotirlingas. These are shrines where Lord Shiva, the destroyer and transformer in the Hindu pantheon, is worshipped in the form of a radiant lingam. Maharashtra is blessed with five such sacred Jyotirlingas, each holding profound spiritual importance. The Five Jyotirlingas in Maharashtra Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga: Located near Nashik in the quaint town of Trimbak, this Jyotirlinga is nestled amidst lush greenery and holds immense religious significance. Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga: Situated in the Sahyadri range, Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga is surrounded by pristine natural beauty, offering devotees a serene ambiance for worship. Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga: Positioned near the holy town of Ellora, Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga is renowned for its architectural splendor and spiritual aura. Aundha Nagnath Jyotirlinga: Located in the Hingoli district, Aundha Nagnath Jyotirlinga exudes tranquility and draws devotees seeking divine blessings. Parli Vaijnath Jyotirlinga: Nestled in the Beed district, Parli Vaijnath Jyotirlinga is revered for its ancient heritage and sacred atmosphere. Crafting the Itinerary Now, let's craft a well-structured itinerary to ensure a fulfilling pilgrimage to these revered Jyotirlingas: Day 1: Arrival in Nashik Arrive at Ozar Airport or Nashik Railway Station. Check into a hotel in Nashik and unwind after your journey. Visit Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga in the evening for darshan and prayers. Enjoy local cuisine and rest for the night. Day 2: Nashik to Bhimashankar Depart from Nashik early in the morning. Reach Bhimashankar and offer prayers at Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga. Explore the surrounding natural beauty and wildlife sanctuary. Overnight stay in Bhimashankar. Day 3: Bhimashankar to Aurangabad Depart from Bhimashankar after breakfast. Journey towards Aurangabad, a historical city. Visit the famous Ellora Caves en route. Check into a hotel in Aurangabad and relax. Day 4: Aurangabad to Parli Depart from Aurangabad after breakfast. Head towards Parli Vaijnath Jyotirlinga. Seek blessings at the sacred shrine. Overnight stay in Parli. Day 5: Parli to Aundha Nagnath to Nashik Depart from Parli after breakfast. Visit Aundha Nagnath Jyotirlinga on the way back to Nashik. Offer prayers and soak in the spiritual ambiance. Return to Nashik by evening. Relax and reminisce about the spiritual journey. Essential Tips for the Pilgrimage Travel Essentials: Carry comfortable clothing, adequate water, and essential medications. Respect Customs: Adhere to the religious customs and traditions at each Jyotirlinga. Transportation: Arrange for reliable transportation or hire a local guide for hassle-free travel. Accommodation: Book accommodations in advance, especially during peak pilgrimage seasons. Stay Hydrated: Keep yourself hydrated throughout the journey, especially during outdoor visits. Embarking on a pilgrimage to the five Jyotirlingas in Maharashtra promises a deeply enriching and spiritually uplifting experience. By following this meticulously crafted itinerary and embracing the divine aura of each sacred site, you can embark on a transformative journey that rejuvenates your mind, body, and soul. AC or cooler, which is better for health in summer? Psychotic disorder is increasing due to not giving time to children, know what to do Walk for so many minutes before sleeping, these changes will start happening in the body within a week
Shinde declares candidates for 2 Mumbai seats, both faced corruption charges
Mumbai: The Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena on Tuesday announced Ravindra Waikar and Yamini Jadhav as its candidates from Mumbai North West and Mumbai South Lok Sabha constituencies. Both the candidates have been facing corruption allegations, particularly by the BJP. Waikar is going to contest against Shiv Sena UBT candidate Amol Kirtikar, who is also being investigated by the Enforcement Directorate over the alleged Khichadi scam during Covid pandemic. So far Eknath Shinde led Shiv Sena has announced 12 candidates. BJP led Mahayuti is yet to announce their candidates from Nashik, Palghar and Thane constituencies. The BJP wanted to contest the Mumbai South seat by fielding its candidate Mangal Prabhat Lodha or Maharashtra Assembly speaker Rahul Narvekar but the Shiv Sena refused to give up the seat. When Yamini Jadhav and her husband Yashwant Jadhav was with Uddhav Thackeray led Shiv Sena (undivided), the ED had issued summons to Yashwant in connection with the alleged violations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act in May 2022.Yashwant is ex-chairman of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporations (BMC) standing committee. The ED's summons was based on the searches conducted by the income tax (I-T) department on several premises linked to Yashwant Jadhav and his wife Yamini Jadhav. Senior BJP leader and former Lok Sabha member Kirit Somaiya had also made serious allegations of Rs 1,000 crore money laundering against Yashwant Jadhav and Yamini Jadhav. He had alleged that the couple had bought 36 buildings with 1000 flats/shops/offices in Mumbai within 24 months. After vertical split of Shiv Sena by Eknath Shinde, Yashwant and Yamini joined the Shinde faction. Yamini is currently MLA from Byculla Assembly constituency, which is one of the Assembly segments of the Mumbai South Lok Sabha seat. Mr. Waikar was considered to be a close associate of Uddhav Thackeray. He is MLA from Jogeshwar. He joined the Eknath Shinde faction in March 2024. Waikar is facing investigations by the ED (Enforcement Directorate) and Mumbai Polices EOW (Economic Offences Wing) in connection with construction of a luxury hotel on a plot owned by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). In March 2023, Somaiya accused Waikar of illegally obtaining approval for a five-star hotel on a plot reserved for a garden, causing a loss to the BMC. He also filed a complaint to Mumbai Polices EOW. Elections will take place in all six Lok Sabha constituencies of Mumbai in the fifth phase on May 20. The last date for filing nomination is May 3. BJP has fielded Mihir Kotecha, Piyush Goyal and Ujjwal Nikam from Mumbai North East, Mumbai North and Mumbai North Central Lok Sabha seats respectively. The remaining three Mumbai seats will be contested by the Shiv Sena, including Mumbai South Central, where sitting MP Rahul Shewale is the NDA candidate.
Four Killed, 35 Injured in Bus-Truck collision on Mumbai-Agra Highway
Nashik: In a tragic incident, at least four passengers were killed and 35 others injured, including nine critical as a state transport bus collided with a truck on the Mumbai-Agra Highway in Maharashtras Nashik town on Tuesday. A tragic accident occurred on the outskirts of Chandwad town that caused the instant death of four people [] The post Four Killed, 35 Injured in Bus-Truck collision on Mumbai-Agra Highway appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .
4 Killed, 34 Injured As State-Run Bus Rams Into Truck In Nashik
The Maharashtra government announced a financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh to the family members of each victim.
Four killed, 34 injured as bus rams into truck
Four passengers, including a woman and a teenager, were killed and 34 others injured after a state-run bus they were travelling in rammed into a truck in Maharashtra`s Nashik
Four passengers killed, nine injured as bus rams into truck in Nashik
MUMBAI: At least four passengers were killed and nine others injured after a state-run bus they were travelling in rammed into a truck in Nashik district of Maharashtra on Tuesday, police said. The incident occurred around 9.30 am when the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) bus carrying 45 passengers was going towards Nashik city from Chandwad town in the district, a police official said. The driver of the bus lost control while trying to overtake the truck and rammed into it from behind, he said. At least two passengers of the bus died on the spot and as many others died during treatment at a hospital, where they were rushed to after the accident, the police official said. Nine other passengers are in a serious condition and undergoing treatment at state-run as well as private hospitals in Nashik, he said.
Nashik: Four passengers killed, nine injured as bus rams into truck
Fatal bus-truck collision in Nashik resulted in two deaths and nine critical injuries. The incident emphasizes the necessity of improving road safety measures in the area.
Tragic Bus Crash in Nashik Kills Four, Injures Nine
Tragic Bus Crash in Nashik Kills Four, Injures Nine At least four passengers were killed and nine others injured after a state-run bus they were travelling in rammed into a truck in Nashik district of Maharashtra on Tuesday, police said. The incident occurred around 9.30 am when the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) bus carrying 45 passengers was going towards Nashik city from Chandwad town in the district, a police official said. ''The driver of the bus lost control while trying to overtake the truck and rammed into it from behind,'' he said. At least two passengers of the bus died on the spot and as many others died during treatment at a hospital, where they were rushed to after the accident, the police official said. ''Nine other passengers are in a serious condition and undergoing treatment at state-run as well as private hospitals in Nashik,'' he said.
Maharashtra: 4 killed, 34 injured as bus rams into truck
Atleast four passengers were killed and 34 others injured after a state-run bus they were travelling in rammed into a truck in Nashik district of Maharashtra ...
MVA candidates file nominations for Nashik, Dindori seats in Maharashtra
Parag Rajabhau Vaje organised a gathering to file his nomination for Lok Sabha Elections 2024, joined by Balasaheb Thorat and Sanjay Raut.
Maharashtra: MVA Candidates File Nominations From Nashik, Dindori Lok Sabha Seats
The Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Parag Rajabhau Vaje filed two nominations from the Nashik seat, and Nationalist Congress Party (SP) candidate Bhaskar Muralidhar Bhagre filed his candidature from the ...
Soaring Temperatures: Maharashtra's Solapur Sizzles at 43.7C, Multiple Cities Breach 40C Mark
Soaring Temperatures: Maharashtra's Solapur Sizzles at 43.7C, Multiple Cities Breach 40C Mark Temperature in several areas of Maharashtra crossed 40 degrees Celsius on Sunday, with Solaur the hottest at 43.7 degrees Celsius, a rise of 2.3 degrees from the normal. The high temperatures were recorded mainly in western and central areas of the state, as per IMD data. Notably, a heatwave warning was issued for Raigad, Mumbai suburb and Thane for Sunday. A temperature of 34.4 degrees Celsius, one degree above the normal, was recorded by Colaba observatory (representative of south Mumbai). At 27.6 degrees Celsius, the minimum temperature also rose by 1.4 degrees from the normal, as per the India Meteorological Department. The Santacruz observatory (representatives of suburbs in Mumbai) recorded a maximum temperature of 38.1 degrees Celsius, an increase of 4.4 degrees, while the minimum temperature was 27.2 degrees Celsius, which was 1.9 degrees above normal, as per data. Neighbouring Thane recorded a maximum temperature of 40.8 degrees Celsius. The other districts where temperatures crossed 40 degrees Celsius include Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (40.7), Jalgaon (42.2), Nashik (41.2), Kolhapur (40.2), Nanded (42.4), Palghar (42), Parbhani (42.8), Sangli (41), and Satara (40.5). All these districts either reported temperatures at par with normal or above normal. The increase in the minimum temperature is serious as it means the nights are also warmer in these districts. Some of the districts that recorded a rise in the minimum temperature include Kolhapur at 26.2 Degrees Celsius (an increase of 3.5 degrees), Nanded at 28.2 degrees Celsius (a rise of 3.2 degrees), Nashik at 24.9 degrees Celsius (an increase of 3.5 degrees) and Sangli at 26.5 degrees celsius (an increase of 3.9 degrees).
Baramati Contest to Show Maharashtra's Resilience; MVA Projected to Secure 30-35 LS Seats in State: Raut Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday said the Baramati Lok Sabha seat contest was a fight for Maharashtra's pride and claimed the opposition MVA will win 30-35 parliamentary constituencies out of the total 48 in the state. Talking to reporters, Raut said Sena (UBT) head and former state chief minister Uddhav Thackeray will soon hold a rally in Khadakvasala, which comes under the Baramati constituency where polling will be held on May 7. The NCP (SP), which is part of the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) along with the Sena (UBT) and the Congress, has renominated its sitting MP Supriya Sule from the Baramati Lok Sabha constituency in Pune district. Sule, the daughter of NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar, is pitted against her sister-in-law Sunetra Pawar, the wife of state Deputy Chief Minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar. ''All the people of Maharashtra are fully behind Supriya Sule and will ensure her win. The Baramati Lok Sabha contest is a fight for Maharashtra's pride,'' Raut said. The Shiv Sena (UBT) leader accused state Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar of switching sides to the ruling BJP-Shiv Sena alliance alliance to ''save his skin''. ''Ajit Pawar couldn't ensure victory of his son Parth in the Maval seat in the last Lok Sabha elections and now the process of his wife's defeat has begun,'' Raut claimed. ''Rahul Gandhi is getting a tremendous response in the country and you will see a change in government after June 4 (the day of vote counting),'' he further claimed. Asked about CM Shinde stating that Shiv Sena founder late Bal Thackeray said he will never allow his party to become the Congress, Raut said, ''When Indira Gandhi was in trouble, Balasaheb supported her. Both the leaders shared a warm relationship. Balasaheb had not contested an election once to support the Congress.'' ''Shinde has become a sycophant of a party which wants to weaken Maharashtra and hurt the Marathi pride,'' the Sena (UBT) leader alleged. CM Shinde is yet to officially announce candidates in Thane, Kalyan, Mumbai North West and Nashik Lok Sabha seats, Raut pointed out. He claimed the MVA will win 30-35 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra. ''If you are so confident of winning, why is Ajit Pawar threatening people in Baramati,'' Raut said. He dubbed the Shinde-led party as ''Shiv Sena (Fadnavis) group'' and claimed ''it's like a Modi-Shah private limited.'' Asked about the BJP fielding well-known lawyer Ujjwal Nikam from Mumbai North Central seat, Raut claimed, ''As per my knowledge, multiple leaders from the BJP rejected to contest polls from the Mumbai North Central constituency. No doubt, he (Nikam) is one of the prominent faces but the Maha Vikas Aghadi will win the seat.''
Rise of Manthani chess prodigy Raja Rithvik
HYDERABAD: Winning the Candidates Tournament on Monday, Gukesh D, Tamil Nadus teenage chess prodigy also went ahead of Arjun Erigaisi of Telangana in the live ratings to become Indias top-ranked player. Apart from his stellar game, I felt Gukeshs confidence and energy in this tournament were the driving points, the countrys 70th Grandmaster, Raja Rithvik, told TNIE. While he was participating in a tournament in Spain during that time, Raja used to watch the Candidates daily. It was an exciting tournament, especially as an Indian, because there were three strong players from the country. Also, in a regular tournament, you would see a lot of draws, but in Candidates, everyone went for the win, so the draws were less. There were a lot of new opening ideas, which usually players dont reveal. But they were playing with a fighting spirit to win. A native of Manthani town in Peddapalli district, he achieved the coveted GM title in 2021 at 17. With a live FIDE rating of 2,532, he stands at 457th spot globally and 34th in India. Raja, then 17, had a shaky start to the season after the Covid-induced lockdown was lifted, when the chess fraternity returned to over-the-board games after playing online for over a year. The first two tourneys did not go well. But I kept on playing, and in another five to six tournaments, I got my two norms and became a GM, he said. About his mantra of never giving up, he remarked, There are times when you feel things are not moving forward, but then you just need to keep working on your game. At some point it starts paying off. Even though online chess was good during Covid, it is not important for titles unlike the over-the-board games. Following in fathers footsteps At a young age, Raja was introduced to the game of 64 squares by his father, Srinivasa Rao Rajavaram, an electrical engineer in the TSSPDCL and a chess player during his college days. I started playing chess at the age of seven because of my father. He used to be a chess player in college and even won the office board tournament. Gradually, I started developing an interest in the game, and after that, my parents enrolled me in a summer camp in Warangal, he said Rajas first coach, Bollam Sampath, recalled the time when the former won his first championship. He became the state champion (undivided Andhra Pradesh) in the under-7 category in 2011. Then he was selected for nationals in Pune, where he finished in the eighth spot, Sampath, who has also coached Erigaisi, told TNIE. At the age of eight, Raja, who is now an engineering student at KL University in Hyderabad, moved to the city with his family. After training under a few coaches, he sought coaching under the tutelage of NVS Ramaraju, who has trained both Erigaisi as well as grandmaster Dronavalli Harika, from 2016 to 2019. He has really shaped my career. There were many players at his (RACE academy in Madhapur) academy, so there was a competitive atmosphere there. It is a kind of motivation that I required, pointed out Raja, who became an International Master (IM) while training under Ramaraju at the age of 14. He is a good player for his age. His opening game knowledge is good, and he plays sharp openings nowadays, Ramaraju told TNIE. Right before the pandemic, the Telangana chess prodigy switched coaching camps and started training under Ukrainian chess trainer and GM Aleksander Goloshchapov, popularly credited as the coach who has helped 10 Indians become GMs. Aleksander was widely known, and I recruited him for his reputation. It worked out well. I was more of a positional player, but his approach was dynamic and improved my endgame, Raja explained. Akin to any sportsperson, the contribution of Rajas parents is immense for his steadfast growth. His mother, Deepika Rajavaram, left her job as a lecturer to accompany him to tournaments. On how she helps him cope with a bad day during a tournament, Deepika said, If he loses, I just tell him to focus on the next game and improve. The technicalities he discusses with his father, as I dont know much about the game. Raja is taking online sessions from international coaches these days. His mother wishes he finds a sponsor soon due to the rising coaching prices. They are as high as $100 (about Rs 8,340) per hour. So, to limit spending, he takes classes only once or twice a week. If there is a sponsor, then the number of training hours can increase, she said. For Raja, cash rewards for at least the GMs from the state government are an integral way to uplift the morale of players. There are not as many cash rewards in our state. When I talk to other players, they also agree. Except for Vupulla Praneeth, who got Rs 2.50 crore from the previous government, none of the players have been rewarded, he lamented. Comparing the monetary reward provided by the state with Tamil Nadu, considered the powerhouse of chess in India, In TN, if someone does well, the government immediately rewards them either in cash or some other way. The GM, who won a bronze and a silver at the National Rapid and National Blitz Championship in March at Nashik, Maharashtra, is now gearing up for the Sharjah Masters in the UAE to be held in May. My ultimate aim is to become an elite player and fight for the Candidates. But I am focused on one step at a time. First, I want to go past 2600 [FIDE Elo rating], Raja asserted.
After four months, onion export to 6 countries allowed
NEW DELHI : After four months of removing the ban on onion exports, the Government of India has finally allowed the export of onions to six neighbouring countries. This decision comes one day after permitting Gujarat to export white onions to West Asian countries. The government has approved the export of 99,150 metric tons of onions to six neighbouring countries: Bangladesh, UAE, Bhutan, Bahrain, Mauritius, and Sri Lanka. The National Cooperative Exports Limited, the designated agency for onion exports, has procured domestic onions through an e-platform at 1 prices. NCEL will supply onions to agencies nominated by the destination countries at negotiated rates, based on a 100% advance payment basis. The export quotas allocated to these six countries are being fulfilled according to the requisitions made by each destination. As the largest onion producer in the country, Maharashtra serves as the primary supplier of onions sourced by NCEL for export. Experts suggest that the decision to allow exports comes after criticism from Maharashtras onion farmers and traders. This backlash ensued when, on April 26, the Centre permitted the export of Gujarats white onions to the Middle East instead of other onion varieties. Onion exports were banned on December 8 last year until March 31, 2024, to control domestic prices. This ban was later extended due to concerns about price inflation. Reduced onion production during the Rabi and Kharif periods in 2023 prompted the government to implement measures to stabilise prices and ensure sufficient domestic supply. In August, a 40% export duty was imposed, followed by the establishment of a minimum export price of $800 per tonne in October, before the eventual export ban in December. The Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) has set a procurement target of 500,000 tonnes of onions from the Rabi-2024 harvest for the Price Stabilization Fund this year. In April 2024, a high-level team from the DoCA and its procurement agencies visited Nashik and Ahmednagar Districts of Maharashtra to raise awareness among farmers about the procurement of 500,000 tonnes of onions for the PSF buffer.
We met Sharad Pawar after joining govt as he was to support us: Maharashtra NCP president
Sunil Tatkare contests Raigad Lok Sabha, maintaining NCP's Nashik claim against Shiv Sena's Hemant Godse. Rebel ministers supported at Y B Chavan Cent ...
Maharashtra Political Parties Use 42 MLC Vacancies to Pacify Rebels
Mumbai: Political parties in Maharashtra are dangling the carrot of legislative council membership to keep the disgruntled party leaders in check. There are 21 vacant seats in the legislative council and the vacancies will double by the end of July this year. According to sources, all parties have promised the leaders, who were eager to contest Lok Sabha but denied tickets, a seat in the state legislative council. Some have been promised Rajya Sabha membership. Maharashtra has a total 78 members of the Legislative Council. Of these, 31 are elected by members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs), 21 members are elected by local body authorities (like Municipal Corporations), seven members each are elected by graduates and teachers from Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Konkan, Aurangabad, Nagpur and Amravati divisions. In addition to this, 12 members are nominated by Maharashtra Governor. The governor has not nominated 12 members in the Legislative Council. These nominations are done on the recommendations of the state government to the Governor. Besides this, six members, who were elected by local authorities, are retiring by June 21 of this year. Two members each from graduates and teachers constituencies are retiring by July 7 of this year. In addition to this, out of the total 31 members elected by MLAs in the Legislative Council, the tenure of 11 members will end by July 27 of this year. There are already nine vacant seats, which are elected by local bodies, in the council. An official of the state legislature said that the members elected by the MLAs, who are retiring, include BJP's Nilay Naik, Ramrao Patil, Ramesh Patil and Bhai Girkar, NCP's Babajani Durrani, Congress's Wajahat Mirza, Dr. Pradnya Rajiv Satav, Uddhav Thackeray led Shiv Sena (UBT) Anil Parab, Eknath Shinde led Shiv Sena's Manisha Kayande, PWP's Jayant Patil and RSP's Mahadev Jankar. They are going to retire by July 27, 2024. We are going to conduct an election on 11 seats, which are elected by the MLA, after the Lok Sabha election, the official said. Nine vacant seats are not being filled due to non-existence of local bodies for more than a year. Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena has denied ticket to its sitting MPs Hemant Patil from Hingoli, Bhavana Gawali from Yavatmal-Washim and Krupal Tumane from Ramtek. The three are reportedly upset with their party. BJP leader Harshvardhan Patil had opposed supporting the Ajit Pawar faction due to traditional political rivalry in Baramati. In addition to this, Shiv Sena leader Vijay Shivtare's decision to challenge Ajit Pawar in Baramati had caused tension among Mahayuti. Subsequently, Mr Patil and Mr Shivtare have been pacified by Mr. Fadnavis and Mr. Shinde. A Mahayuti leader said that chief minister Eknath Shinde held meetings with Gawali, Patil and Tumane individually. All of them have been assured about their rehabilitations. We have asked the disgruntled leaders to ensure the victory of our candidates in Lok Sabha. We will do their proper political rehabilitation. They will be given an opportunity to go to the Legislative Council or they can get a ticket in the upcoming assembly elections later this year, the Mahayuti leader said. A BJP office bearer said that Harshvardhan Patil will be given an MLC ticket after Lok Sabha election if Mahayuti candidate wins Baramati Lok Sabha seat.
Conservative MP Pragya Thakur, accused in the Malegaon blast case, finally appears before court to record statement BJP's Bhopal MP Pragya Singh Thakur, who is an accused in the 2008 Malegaon bomb blast case, on Thursday finally appeared before a special court here to record her final statement in connection with the case. On several occasions in the past, Thakur had failed to appear before the court on the grounds of medical illness. This prompted the special court to issue a warning, saying if Thakur fails to appear before it on April 25, then she would face action. On Thursday, Thakur appeared before the special court hearing cases probed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), but claimed she was still unwell. Thakur submitted to the court her statement in a question-answer format. She also filed an application seeking permission to put her thumb impression on the statement as she was unable to sign the paper due to sudden loss of strength in her palms. The court permitted the same. Thakur, along with six others, is facing trial in the case under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), Explosive Substances Act, Indian Arms Act, and Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA). The court is currently recording the statements of the accused under Section 313 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). These are final statements of the accused before final arguments are made and the case is closed for judgment. Special court judge A K Lahoti posted the matter for further recording of the statement on Friday. Six people were killed and over 100 injured when an explosive device strapped on a motorcycle went off near a mosque in Malegaon, a town about 200 km from Mumbai in Nashik district of north Maharashtra, on September 29, 2008. The case was initially probed by Maharashtra's Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) before being transferred to National Investigation Agency (NIA). Last month, after she failed to appear before it, the special court had issued a bailable warrant against Thakur. She later personally appeared before the court, following which the warrant was cancelled. The court in the past had warned Thakur of action when she failed to appear before it to record her statement.
Bhujbal Withdrew from LS Polls Due to Fear of Maratha Backlash
Mumbai: NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal was told to pull out of the race for the Nashik Lok Sabha candidature due to the fear of Maratha backlash. A senior BJP leader said that Bhujbal had taken a stand against the Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil and was involved in an acrimonious verbal spat with the activist, which has not gone well with the Maratha community. Though the BJP-led grand alliance wants to field an OBC face from Nashik, Bhujbals candidature would have damaged the alliance in the entire state, the BJP leader said. Mr. Bhujbal, who is the food and civil supply minister in the Eknath Shinde government, on Friday, announced his withdrawal from the Nashik Lok Sabha constituency race in the interest of the alliance. However, it was done on the instructions of the BJPs top leadership. The BJP leaders realised that Bhujbals candidature would adversely affect the grand alliance, particularly in the Marathwada region, which has eight Lok Sabha seats. In 2019, the BJP-Shiv Sena (undivided) alliance had won seven out of eight seats. Marathwada, which is an epicenter of Maratha agitation for quota under the OBC category, witnessed many violent protests seven months ago. This has resulted in a schism between members of the Maratha community and the OBC community. Bhujbal was the most vocal political leader criticising Jaranges pressure tactics. The resentment in the Maratha community was seen when senior Maratha leaders like Ashok Chavan, who recently joined the BJP, were stopped during his speech in the Nanded district of the Marathwada region. After getting a response from the Maratha community during the poll campaign, the party leaders have realised that Bhujbals candidature may further damage the BJP. Therefore, we have communicated the same to the NCP leadership, the senior BJP leader said. The Mahayuti has not decided on its candidate for the Nashik seat as yet. After Bhujbals withdrawal, Shiv Sena is positive about getting the seat. However, the NCP has also clarified that it has not given up its claim. Brijmohan Srivastava, chief national spokesperson and national general secretary of the party said that they are still in negotiation with the Mahayuti leaders over Nashik seat. We are hopeful that the Nashik seat will be given to us, he said. The BJP leader said that the candidature for the Nashik seat will be announced after the second phase of voting, which is taking place on April 26. All Marathwada seats will go to poll in the second phase. Nashik will go to polls in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections. The filing of nominations will start on April 26.
Housing prices in India expected to moderate 5% in 2024-25: India Ratings
Housing prices in India expected to moderate 5% in 2024-25: India Ratings India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has maintained a neutral outlook for the residential real estate sector for the financial year 2024-25. Absorption in residential real estate and prices are likely to be supported by affordability and stability of interest rates, the rating agency said. However, given the high base of the just-concluded financial year 2023-24, the growth rates are likely to taper down. The residential real estate market registered a strong performance in the first three quarters of 2023-24 where the sales growth exceeded 25 per cent year-on-year for the top eight real estate clusters, despite price increases and sticky interest rates. With most regions witnessing a surge in prices, Ind-Ra expects the pre-sales growth to moderate to 8 per cent to 10 per cent year-on-year in the current financial year. Inventory levels have also risen over FY24 in the premium and luxury segment, as launches increased encouraged by the sharp rise in sales and realisations, said Mahaveer Shankarlal Jain, Director, Corporate Ratings, Ind-Ra. Further, Ind-Ra expects the prices to have been higher 22 per cent year-on-year at end-2023-24 and would be subdued at around 5 per cent for 2024-25, due to the base effect and large amount of new launches planned. Ind-Ra expects the mid-income and upper mid-income segments, which emerged as the leading consumer segments in 2023-24, to continue to witness a strong buyer interest. While the premium and luxury segments witnessed sharp demand growth in 2023-24, Ind-Ra expects them to cool down due to the high base as the unsold inventory levels remain elevated and are the highest over the past five years. Tier II and III Cities to Report Significant Growth: Renewed government focus on developing infrastructure and improving connectivity across new cities, with mega projects such as highways, airports, metros, and digitization, is likely to stimulate the development of Tier II and III cities and generate substantial growth. While the relatively new markets of Thiruvananthapuram, Guwahati, Rajkot, and Ranchi market are witnessing exponential growth in housing, Outer Mumbai, Surat, Vadodara, Jaipur, Nashik, Chandigarh, and Bhopal forming over 60 per cent of the market in terms of the units sold, grew at a CAGR by 14 per cent during 2021-2023. (ANI)
MahaRERA raises serious concerns over 212 housing projects launched after January 2023
MahaRERA expressed grave concerns over 212 housing projects launched between January and April 2023 across Maharashtra for failing to provide construction updates, breaching regulations. The regulator published a list cautioning buyers. Pune led with 47 such projects, followed by Nashik and Palghar. MMR and Konkan regions topped the list. Despite notices and penalties, many developers haven't complied.
Mahayuti ignores Chhagan Bhujbal for Nashik seat, upsets OBCs
One day after senior NCP politician Chhagan Bhujbal withdrew from the Nashik Lok Sabha race, the All-India Mahatma Phule Samata Parishad asserted that members of the OBC community are disappointed that Bhujbal, who also serves as the outfit's national president, was not chosen as the Nashik LS candidate by Mahayuti partners.
BJPs Maharashtra Target Hangs in Balance Due to Indecision on Candidates
MUMBAI: With less than a month left for the last phase of polling in Maharashtra, the BJP-led Mahayuti is still struggling to reach consensus over six Lok Sabha seats in the state. Several alliance leaders are now skeptical about achieving their target of winning at least 45 Maharashtra seats because of the delay in announcing candidates. The alliance of BJP, chief minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party had launched their campaign a month ago by setting a target of winning 45 out of 48 seats. The voting in Maharashtra will conclude in the fifth phase on May 20 when 13 seats will go to polls. Out of these 13 the alliance is yet to declare candidates on six seats including three Mumbai seats due to differences among the alliance partners. Chief minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday announced the candidature of state minister Sandipan Bhumre for the Sambhaji Nagar Lok Sabha constituency, which was also under dispute. The voting in Sambhaji Nagar will be held on May 13 and the last day for filing the nomination is April 24. A triangle contest is expected in the city, earlier known as Aurangabad. Shiv Sena UBT has fielded two-term MP Chandrakant Khaire while sitting MP Imtiyaz Jalil is contesting as AIMIM candidate. The Shiv Sena UBT and AIMIM candidates have already started their election campaigns. Mr. Bhumres campaign will start now. It is the same situation for the six seats where the opposition candidates have started campaigning while Mahayuti is yet to decide its candidate. This could prove to be our disadvantage, a senior alliance leader said. The alliance is yet to break a deadlock on Mumbai South, Mumbai North West, Mumbai North Central, Thane, Nashik and Palghar seats. Thane is the home turf of CM Shinde and Shiv Sena has always contested the seat as a member of Sena-BJP alliance. However, this time the BJP is putting pressure on its alliance partner to give up the seat as sitting MP Rajan Vichare has remained with the Uddhav Thackeray faction. A Shiv Sena leader said, Mr. Shinde is not going to give the Thane seat to BJP. We have already given the Ratnagari-Sindhudurg seat. We have accepted several suggestions in the interest of Mahayuti. But the Thane seat has been Shiv Senas stronghold for almost four decades now and we are not going to compromise on it. The decision on Nashik has been delayed because the Shiv Sena, which has sitting MP Hemant Godse, is not willing to give the seat to the NCP. Similarly, the party is fighting with the BJP over Palghar and two Mumbai seats while the BJP is still trying to find a suitable candidate for Mumbai North Central seat. Senior NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal on Friday announced that he is withdrawing from the race for the Nashik seat because of the delay in taking the decision. Mr. Bhujbal said that Union home minister Amit Shah wanted him to contest the Nashik seat, but the alliance could not announce his candidature even after three weeks of discussions. The MVA declared its candidates (Shiv Sena UBTs Rajabhau Waje) three weeks ago and he has started campaigning. The more time we take the more loss we will face.This deadlock had to be broken and therefore I decided that I will not be the candidate. Now the Mahayuti must announce its candidate at the earliest, Mr. Bhujbal said while announcing his decision.
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Bhujbal Withdraws from Race for Nashik Candidature to End NDA Dispute
Mumbai: Senior NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal on Friday announced that he is no more in the race for the NDAs ticket from the Nashik Lok Sabha constituency. He thanked Prime Minster Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah for considering him for the seat, but he decided to withdraw in the interest of the NDA. Nashik is one of the five seats on which the BJPs alliance partners in Maharashtra have still not reached any consensus. The Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena has a sitting MP there and it is not ready to give the seat to the NCP. Shiv Sena MP Hemant Godse has welcomed Mr. Bhujbals decision. Mr. Bhujbal said that during the seat sharing negotiations with alliance partners, NCP chief and deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar had claimed the Nashik seat by giving reasons for the greater number of MLAs in the area. He said that he withdrawing his name from the race so that tension would not prevail in the alliance and the opposition alliance MVA does not get an edge. Mr. Bhujbal,l said that the discussion over his candidacy began in the Holi festival. On the instruction of Ajit Pawar, I went to the Devagiri bungalow, (the official residence of Ajit Pawar) on Holi. Ajit Pawar, Praful Patel and Sunil Tatkare were there. They informed me about the seat sharing negotiations, which had taken place in New Delhi. In that meeting, Ajit Pawar sought Nashik Lok Sabha seat. When BJP leaders asked Ajit Pawar who is your candidate, he suggested Sameer Bhujbals name. On this, Amit Shah suggested to give candidature to me, he said. The senior NCP leader claimed that he never demanded Nashik seat. But the BJP leadership insisted that he contest from Nashik. Mr. Bhujbal further said that the party did not announce his candidature despite the passing of three weeks. While the MVA candidate has already started campaigning for the Nashik Lok Sabha seat, we have not announced our candidate, he said. The decision on the Nashik Lok Sabha seat should be taken as soon as possible, he said. The filing of nomination will start from April 26.
Setback to Mahayuti as NCP minister Chhagan Bhujbal refuses to contest Lok Sabha election
In a setback to the Mahayuti in Maharashtra, NCP minister Chhagan Bhujal has refused to contest the Lok Sabha election from Nashik. However, he said he will campaign for any NDA candidate in the constituency. Addressing a press conference on Friday, Bhujbal said, I am grateful to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah who offered me the Nashik Lok Sabha seat to contest. Both were keen to field me, but I decided not to contest the election. The Nashik Lok Sabha seat is represented by Hemant Godse of Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena faction. Shinde wanted to re-field Godse. However, the BJP leadership was not keen to nominate Godse because of a negative survey report. Then, it was decided that the seat should be given to the NCP and Chhagan Bhujbal should contest it. However, Bhujbal was keen to field his nephew Sameer Bhujbal, but the top leadership of the BJP wanted the senior Bhujbal to contest so that they can win this tough seat, said a senior leader requesting anonymity. The many angles in Maharashtras poll geometry If Bhujbal loses this election in Nasik, then it will end his political career permanently. Besides, the dominant Maratha community is against him because of his controversial statements and that can damage his prospects. Moreover, the public mood is not positive therefore Bhujbal turned down the proposal by the top leadership of the BJP, said a person privy to the development. Bhujbal said the Maha Vikas Aghadi candidate has already started the campaign while the Mahayuti is yet to finalise the candidate. I was keen to contest, but its too late now. If the delay is continued, then it will damage the prospect of the Mahayuti candidate in the elections. Therefore, seat sharing and candidate announcement should happen early, Bhujbal added. A BJP leader said the party leadership offered the seat to its own leaders but has not found a candidate yet. There used to be big fights for the BJP ticket in the 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha elections. In this election, no one is sure whether they will win or lose. Its very difficult to gauge the public mood because this is a wave-less election fought on local issues, he added, requesting anonymity.
Lok Sabha election | Ajit Pawars NCP cuts Gordian knot over Nashik after Bhujbal opts out of fray
Chhagan Bhujbals withdrawal from the electoral fight over Nashik paves the way for the seat to be claimed by Chief Minister Eknath Shindes ruling Shiv Sena faction
Maharashtra Minister Bhujbal says he is withdrawing from race for Nashik Lok Sabha ticket
Bhujbal said during the seat-sharing talks with the ruling allies Shiv Sena and BJP, NCP chief and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar staked claim to the Nashik seat
NCP's Chhagan Bhujbal pulls out of Nashik contest, says taking too long to decide ticket
NCP's Chhagan Bhujbal pulls out of Nashik contest, says taking too long to decide ticket Maharashtra Minister and Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader, Chhagan Bhujbal, who was eyeing to contest as Mahayuti candidate in the Lok Sabha polls, has withdrawn from the race on Friday over the delay in the announcement of the candidate for the Nashik seat. I am withdrawing from this fight. It's taking longer. Only discussion is going on. I am withdrawing from contesting the Lok Sabha elections, Bhujbal said while addressing a press conference on Friday. Bhujbal claimed that he was told by NCP leaders Ajit Pawar and Praful Patel that Union Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah has suggested his name for the Nashik seat. On the day of Holi festival, Ajit Pawar and Praful Patel called me and said that when Nashik seat was discussed in the meeting, Amit Shah said that Chhagan Bhujbal will contest from Nashik seat, though Sameer Bhujbal's name was also raised, the NCP leader said. He further alleged that the naming the candidate for the Nashik seat was taking longer despite having the circumstances, while urging the party to announce the candidate for the seat soon. When I went to Nashik, I received support from everyone, including the OBC, Marathas and ST communities. I called Devendra Fadnavis and asked him to give the candidature to Sameer Bhujbal from Nashik. Devendra Fadnavis also said that you will have to contest the elections. The Centre, which is Amit Shah and the Prime Minister also expressed the same wish. Despite these circumstances, the seat has not been announced yet, he said. The issue regarding Nashik seat has not been cleared yet. The MVA declared its candidates three weeks ago and started campaigning. The more time we take the more loss we will face. Therefore, this deadlock had to be broken...I decided that I did not want to be part of this fight...I have decided that I will not be the candidate (from Nashik)... The Maha Vikas Aghadi has fielded Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Rajabhau Waze from Nashik, while a dispute over the seat has been going on among the alliance partners of the ruling coalition, Mahayuti, which includes the Bharatiya Janata Party, the Shiv Sena-Shinde faction and Ajit Pawar's NCP. Reportedly, the Shinde-led Shiv Sena and the NCP have both staked claims over the seat, which is still undecided. The voting in Nashik will be held on May 20 in the fifth phase. Meanwhile, Maharashtra, which has 48 seats in the 543-member Lok Sabha, is polling in five seats today. The polling is held in Chandrapur, Bhandara-Gondiya, Gadchiroli-Chimur, Ramtek and Nagpur on Friday. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP won 23 out of 25 seats it contested in alliance with the undivided Shiv Sena. Elections to the 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra will be held in five phases. The counting of votes will be held on June 4. (ANI)
Bhujbal says he is withdrawing from race for Nashik Lok Sabha ticket
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BJP Resolves Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg Seat, No Consensus over 5 Maharashtra seats
Mumbai : The BJP-led alliance in Maharashtra has finally resolved the issues over the RatnagiriSindhudurg Lok Sabha constituency. Union minister Narayan Rane will file his nomination on Friday for the seat, which Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena also wanted. However, the alliance is yet to resolve issues over five more seats including Mumbai South, Mumbai North West, Thane, Palghar and Nasik seats. According to an insider of Mahayuti, BJP leadership, specially deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, convinced the Shiv Sena that Narayan Rane would be the right candidate for the RatnagiriSindhudurg Lok Sabha constituency,. The BJP also pacified Kiran Samant, who is brother of Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Uday Samant, to leave his claim over the seat. There will be a direct fight between Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Vinayak Raut and Mr. Rane in Ratnagiri- Sindhudurg. The BJP candidate will file his nomination on Friday, which is the last day for it. A senior BJP leader said that the Shiv Sena has staked claim over Mumbai North West, Mumbai South, Palghar Thane and Nashik seats. Of these, Ajit Pawar-led NCP wants the Nashik seat, while the BJP is wants at least on two seats from remaining four seats. Out of the five seats, Shiv Sena has three sitting MPs from Palghar, Nashik and North West Mumbai. Thane and South Mumbai Lok Sabha MPs are still with Uddhav Thackeray led Shiv Sena (UBT). Thane is also the home turf of Mr. Shinde. We are ready to leave the Palghar seat for Shiv Sena, but we will not leave our claim over the Thane seat as it is with the Thackeray faction. We are going to field someone from the Ganesh Naik family from the Thane seat, the senior leader said. In addition to this, the BJP is also trying to contest either from South Mumbai seat or North West Lok Sabha seat but Shinde led Sena is not leaving its claim over both the seats. We are going to contest four seats in Mumbai, the BJP leader said. They are trying to convince the Shiv Sena about the ground reality of South Mumbai seat as the the Sena does not have a strong candidate there.
Supreme Court seeks updates from States on measures to prevent mob lynching and cow vigilantism
Supreme Court seeks updates from States on measures to prevent mob lynching and cow vigilantism The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked various state governments to apprise it in six weeks on the action taken in incidents of mob lynching and cow vigilantism. A bench of Justices BR Gavai, Aravind Kumar and Sandeep Mehta posted for hearing after six weeks a plea filed by a women's organisation seeking directions to states to take immediate action in consonance with a 2018 verdict of the apex court to effectively deal with incidents of lynching and mob violence against Muslims by cow vigilantes. ''We find that most of the states have not filed their reply affidavits to the writ petition giving instances of mob lynching. It was expected of the states to at least respond to what action has been taken in such cases. We grant six weeks' time to the states who have not filed their replies and also give details of steps taken by them in such cases,'' the bench ordered. The top court was hearing a plea filed by the National Federation of Indian Women (NFIW), an organisation linked to the Communist Party of India in which notices were issued last year to the Centre and the DGPs of Maharashtra, Orissa, Rajasthan, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Haryana seeking their responses to the plea. During the hearing, advocate Nizam Pasha, appearing for the petitioner organisation, said that in Madhya Pradesh there was an incident of alleged mob-lynching but the FIR was registered for cow slaughter against the victims. Pasha submitted, ''If the state is to deny the incident of mob lynching, then how can 2018 verdict in Tehseen Poonawalla case will be followed.'' In the Poonawalla case, the top court has issued a slew of directions to States to check incidents of cow vigilantism and mob lynching. The bench questioned the counsel appearing for the Madhya Pradesh government, as how FIR for cow slaughter was registered without chemical analysis of the meat and why no FIR was registered against those involved in the scuffle. ''Are you trying to save someone? How can you register FIR for cow slaughter without even chemical analysis,'' the bench told the counsel for Madhya Pradesh and asked him to give details of the incident. Pasha pointed out that same thing happened in Haryana where a case for transporting beef was registered but not mob lynching. ''The states are denying that there were any incident of mob lynching and FIRs are being registered for cow slaughter against the victims. Only two states Madhya Pradesh and Haryana have filed their affidavit on incidents pointed out in the writ petition and interlocutory applications but other states have not filed any affidavit,'' he submitted. The bench then passed the order. Justice Kumar told Pasha that incidents mentioned in the petitions should not be selectively chosen from particular states but all incidents should be mentioned. Senior advocate Archana Pathak Dave, appearing for one of the states, said that in the writ petition there is specific averment made that Muslim men are mob lynched and there is no mention of mob lynching of people of other religion. ''The relief sought cannot be religion specific,'' she said. Pasha submitted this is the reality of the society and incidents against particular communities can be brought before the court. The bench asked Dave to observe restraint in her submissions, and said, ''Let's not go into the incidents on the basis of religion. We should focus on the larger cause.'' The top court posted the matter for hearing after summer vacation and ordered that states should file their replies on the steps take to check mob lynching. On July 28, last year, the top court agreed to hear a plea which sought urgent intervention of the apex court in view of the ''alarming'' rise in cases of lynching and mob violence targeting Muslims despite clear guidelines and directions issued by the top court in 2018 with regard to cow vigilantes. ''In view of the alarming rise in cases of lynching and mob violence against the Muslim community, the petitioner is seeking a writ in the nature of mandamus to the concerned State authorities to take immediate action in terms of the findings and directions of this court in Tehseen Poonawalla so as to effectively contain and deal with the same,'' the plea said. In its 2018 verdict, the top court had held the states have the principal obligation to see to it that vigilantism, be it cow vigilantism or any other vigilantism of any perception, does not take place, and issued guidelines to be adopted by the authorities to deal with such incidents. The PIL referred to several incidents of mob violence, the most recent being the killing of a 55-year-old truck driver named Jaharuddin on June 28, 2023 in Bihar's Saran district on suspicion of carrying beef. It said the killing happened on the heels of two such incidents in Maharashtra's Nashik. The PIL sought direction to the Centre to provide a minimum uniform amount to the victims of such violence in addition to the compensation determined by the respective states after considering factors like the nature of bodily injury, psychological injury and loss of earning, including loss of employment opportunities, and legal and medical expenses.
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Sena to get Mumbai South, Nashik; Narayan Rane for Ratnagiri
CM Shinde navigates Lok Sabha seat allocation in Maharashtra for Mahayuti constituents. Sena, BJP, and NCP vie for key seats like Nashik, Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg, and Thane. Tight contests and caste dynamics influence multiple constituencies.
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If nominated, will fight under NCP symbol, not BJP's: Chhagan Bhujbal
Chhagan Bhujbal of NCP, under Ajit Pawar, refuses BJP's symbol for Nashik. Shiv Sena and NCP adamant on Nashik demand. BJP eyes Satara, anticipating a 2.5 lakh vote margin, working to resolve impasse.
MahaYuti Maha dilemma over seat-sharing formula
MUMBAI: While the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has swiftly declared its seat allocation for the Lok Sabha elections, the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is still grappling with the challenge of formulating a mutually agreeable seat-sharing arrangement among its partners. Within Mahayuti, three key Lok Sabha seatsSatara, Nasik, and Thaneremain subjects of contention. Previously, the BJP laid claim to the Kalyan Lok Sabha seat, represented by Maharashtra CM Eknath Shindes son, Dr. Shrikant Shinde. However, the seat has now been allocated to Dr. Shinde, yet the BJP is still pressing for control over the Thane Lok Sabha seat. CM Eknath Shinde, understandably reluctant to relinquish the Thane Lok Sabha seat due to its significance as his hometown and its traditional Shiv Sena representation, remains at odds with the BJPs insistence. Meanwhile, the BJP has begun preparations, nominating Dr. Sanjeev Naik, son of its leader Ganesh Naik, as a potential candidate for the Lok Sabha elections. In negotiations, the NCP, led by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, has expressed a desire for the Nashik Lok Sabha seat in exchange for conceding the Satara Lok Sabha seat. However, CM Shinde contends that Nashik Lok Sabha was also historically represented by Shiv Sena. The current MP, Hemant Godse, though aligned with Shinde, faces slim chances of retaining the ticket this time.
At present everyone in Mumbai is waiting for the procession of GudiPadwa. Thousands of people from different places participate in this yatra. This year the theme of the ShobhaYatra is 350 years of the coronation of ChhatrapatiShivajiMaharaj. GudiPadwa is considered the beginning of the Hindu New Year. It is also celebrated with different names in different states of India. This festival is celebrated in a special way in Maharashtra. Marathi people celebrate it as New Year. On the day of GudiPadwa, women make beautiful dolls at home and worship them. It is believed that keeping Gudi in the house removes negative energy and brings happiness and prosperity to the house. Processions are taken out at various places on GudiPadwa. In which women and men travel wearing traditional attire and dancing in the streets. Flowers are showered on people during the journey. In this procession, you can see the rich cultural heritage of Maharashtra. Where does the procession start? This journey is usually started from a temple or cultural centre. In which a lot of people gather together. Then it passes through the streets and ends at a chosen place. Where is the GudiPadwa procession being taken out in Mumbai? View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ujwal Puri (@ompsyram) ShobhaYatra will be taken out in Girgaum, Mumbai - On GudiPadwa, an enthusiastic procession will start from Ganpati Temple in Sikka Nagar. This journey will end at Thakurdwar after passing through all the routes. Women wearing Nauwarisarees and riding bikes add beauty to this journey. Women riding bikes, children dressed as Hindu deities and youth are seen dancing to the beats of drums. You can also join this journey. Thane A mega welcome journey is organized here every year, the pictures of which go viral every year. In this, the roads are decorated with big rangoli and colourful banners. Shivaji Park, Dadar If you want to join the festival of GudiPadwa, then you can go to Shivaji Park in Dadar. Decorated with colourful banners, lights and flowers, this park becomes the centre of attraction every year. Here also you can join the procession. Along with Mumbai, the GudiPadwa procession will be taken out in many cities like Thane, Pune, Kolhapur, Nashik, and ChhatrapatiSambhajinagar. Image Credit- Freepik
5 of family feared drowned while trying to save cat from well
In Nashik, a tragic incident unfolded as a Maharashtra family jumped into an abandoned well to save a cat. Despite a rescue effort by villagers, only one member survived and was hospitalized in Ahmednagar.
MVA seals poll pact in Maharashtra; Sena (UBT) gets 21 seats
Mumbai: The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi on Tuesday announced its seat-sharing formula for the Lok Sabha polls with the Shiv Sena (UBT) getting the major chunk of 21 seats, while the Congress will contest 17 seats and the NCP (SP) 10. The Congress gave up its claim on the contentious Sangli and Bhiwandi seats, which will now be contested by the Sena (UBT) and the NCP (SP), respectively. While the Sena (UBT) said the goal of the alliance was to defeat the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Congress said it has decided to be large-hearted to achieve this objective. NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray and state Congress president Nana Patole announced the poll pact for the 48 parliamentary seats in the state after weeks of hectic negotiations. Addressing a press conference at 'Shivalaya', the Shiv Sena (UBT) office in south Mumbai, party head and former state chief minister Uddhav Thackeray said the seat-sharing deal has been reached and in an alliance, winning is important and defeating the BJP is the goal. When victory against the BJP is the larger goal, we have to set aside certain differences, he said when asked about the Shiv Sena (UBT) refusing to give Sangli seat to the Congress. Thackeray said there was a strange coincidence of surya grahan (solar eclipse), amavasya (new moon) and the BJP rally on the same day (Monday). Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech yesterday was not that of a prime minister. When we respond, please don't take it as an insult of the prime minister. Our criticism will be about a leader of a corrupt party, Thackeray said to a query on Modi referring to his party as fake Shiv Sena. It is not right for a leader of the party of extortionists to call us fake, he said. The BJP is a party of extortionists and this was seen after the electoral bonds scam was exposed, Thackeray claimed. Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole said his party has decided to be large-hearted to achieve the final goal of defeating PM Modi and the BJP. The Congress workers will fight the BJP and ensure victory of the MVA candidates in Sangli and Bhiwandi, he said. Our workers will never forget how the BJP ill-treated our leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, he said. Patole said the parties of Thackeray and Sharad Pawar were hijacked by rebels. Leaders of both the original parties are with us and Modi calls the Uddhav Thackeray-led party as fake Shiv Sena, he said. As part of the deal, the Shiv Sena (UBT) has got Jalgaon, Parbhani, Nashik, Palghar, Kalyan, Thane, Raigad, Maval, Osmanabad, Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg, Buldhana, Hathkanangkale, Aurangabad, Shirdi, Sangli, Hingoli, Yavatmal-Washim, Mumbai South, Mumbai South Central, Mumbai North West and Mumbai North East seats. The Congress has got Nandurbar, Dhule, Akola, Amravati, Nagpur, Bhandara-Gondia, Gadchiroli-Chimur, Chandrapur, Nanded, Jalna, Mumbai North Central, Mumbai North, Pune, Latur, Solapur, Kolhapur and Ramtek seats. The NCP(SP) will contest Baramati, Shirur, Satara, Bhiwandi, Dindori, Madha, Raver, Wardhan, Ahmednagar South and Beed seats. The Lok Sabha polls will be held in the state in five phases from April 19 to May 20.
Political Realignment in Maharashtra: Babanrao Gholap Joins Shiv Sena
Mumbai: Former Maharashtra minister and Shiv Sena (UBT) deputy leader Babanrao Gholap's decision to join the Shiv Sena led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday has added to the challenges faced by the Uddhav Thackeray camp as the Lok Sabha elections approach. The move comes as part of a series of developments indicating shifts in political allegiances within Maharashtra. Notably, Shinde revealed that two more MLAs from Rajasthan are set to join the Shiv Sena in the coming days, although specific details were not provided. Gholap's decision to join the Shiv Sena was marked by a formal welcome into the party by Shinde himself, along with the presence of state minister Dada Bhuse and Deputy Chairperson of the Maharashtra Legislative Council Neelam Gorhe. This move is significant given Gholap's stature as a five-time MLA from Nashik district, suggesting that his alignment with the Shinde-led Sena could potentially bolster the party's influence in North Maharashtra. Moreover, this development follows the recent inclusion of independent MLA Rutu Banavat into the Shiv Sena, marking the party's expansion into the northern Indian state of Rajasthan.In addition to Gholap, former MLA Sanjay Pawar also joined the Shiv Sena under Shinde's leadership, further highlighting the momentum gathering behind the Shinde camp within the party. Ramzan Shopping Challenges in Pakistan: High Inflation Hits Consumers Afghan Students Expelled from Gujarat University Hostel Amid Namaz Controversy Akhilesh Yadav's Scheduled Visit to Mukhtar Ansari's Ancestral Home in Ghazipur
Fadnavis Declares Shrikant Shindes Candidature
Mumbai : It is finally official that Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shindes son Shrikant will be the NDA candidate from the Kalyan Lok Sabha constituency. Though Shrikants candidature was expected, the announcement was delayed due to the opposition of the local BJP cadre. However, Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday announced his candidature and claimed every NDA constituent is supporting him. Although Shrikant Shinde is the two-time sitting Lok Sabha member from the Kalyan Lok Sabha seat, the BJP local leaders were claiming the seat and even the Thane seat, which the CMs home constituency. Mr. Fadnavis said that the BJP does not oppose Shrikant Shinde's candidacy. Shrikant Shinde will be a candidate from the Kalyan Lok Sabha seat. The BJP is going to support him with all its strength. We will ensure his win with a record margin, said the senior BJP leader. Besides Kalyan, there are differences within the alliance over half dozen seats including South Mumbai, Mumbai North West, Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad), Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg, Palghar and Thane, where the candidates are yet to be announced. Multiple marathon meetings have been held by chief minister Eknath Shinde and his two deputies Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar in the last 10 days to resolve the issues of seat sharing but no consensus have been reached. A senior alliance leader, who is a close aide of Eknath Shinde, said that the announcement of Shrikants candidacy is a part of the strategy of the alliance. We want to give a message to the opposition parties that all is well within the Mahayuti, he said. Shiv Sena (UBT) has already announced its candidate Vaishali Darekar for Kalyan Lok Sabha seat. Ms Darekar asked whether Shrikant would contest on BJPs election symbol Lotus or Shiv Sena symbol of bow and arrow. As Devendra Fadnavis has announced Shrikant Shinde's name, I have an apprehension about his election symbol, she said.
Travel tips: These are the major Ram temples of India, visit on this Ram Navami
The holy festival of Chaitra Navratri starts on 9th of April. Ram Navami is celebrated on the last day of this nine-day festival. This year Ram Navami is being celebrated on 17 April 2024. Ram Navami is the festival of the birth anniversary of Lord Shri Ram, the incarnation of Lord Vishnu. On this day, Shri Ram was born in the house of King Dasharatha in Ayodhya. Ayodhya is the birthplace of Ram Ji, where the Ram temple was built after years of struggle. Apart from this, during his 14 years of exile, he stayed at many places and reached Lanka via sea route, where he killed the Lankan king Ravana. If you want to have the darshan of Lord Shri Ram on the occasion of Ram Navami, then you can go to Ram Janmabhoomi temple located in Ayodhya. Apart from this, there are many ancient and grand Ram temples in the country, where you can go for darshan. Here information is being given about the most important Ram temples in the country. Raghunath Temple The very famous Raghunath temple of Lord Shri Ram is located in Northern India i.e. Jammu and Kashmir. Devotees visiting Vaishno Devi like to visit Raghunath Temple. Lord Ram is present in this temple along with Mother Sita and Lakshman ji. Here one can also see glimpses of characters from Ramayana and Mahabharata. Raja Ram Temple It is the only place in the entire country where Lord Ram is worshiped as Raja Ram. There is his palace-like temple in Orchha district of Madhya Pradesh. There is a crowd of devotees here throughout the year. Every day, a guard of honor is given in this temple and a weapon salute is given to Lord Shri Ram. Ramaswami Temple There is a grand temple of Ram ji in South India also. Lord Rama is worshiped in the Ramaswamy temple of Tamil Nadu. In most of the temples, there are statues of Mother Sita and Lakshman ji along with Shri Ram. Ramaswamy is the only temple in the country, where Shri Ram, Sita ji, Lakshman, Bharat, and Shatrughan are present. The carvings of this temple depict famous events that took place according to the epic Ramayana. Kalaram Temple There is a beautiful temple of Lord Ram in the Nashik district of Maharashtra, named Kalaram Temple. During the exile, Lord Shri Ram stayed in Panchavati along with Mother Sita and brother Lakshman. Later Sardar Rangaru Odhekar built a temple at this place. There is a popular story about this that Sardar Rangaru had a dream that there was a black colored idol of Shri Ram in the Godavari river. He took out the idol the very next day and installed it in the temple. Ram Janmabhoomi Temple Ram ji was born in Ayodhya district of Uttar Pradesh. A grand temple of Shri Ram was built here and the consecration of the temple has been done in the year 2024. People are coming from abroad to visit the Ram temple. Here Ram ji is present in child form. On this Ram Navami, you can go to Ram temple in Ayodhya for darshan. (PC: Facebook)
IndiGo Announces New Flights Between Delhi and Nashik
IndiGo, Indias preferred carrier, has announced daily direct connectivity between Delhi and Nashik, Maharashtra, effective from May 01, 2024. This new route will enhance direct connectivity to the capital of India, and provide ease of accessibility in the region, with enhanced flight options for travellers to explore this summer season. Mr. Vinay Malhotra, Head of Global Sales, IndiGo, said, We are pleased to announce direct connectivity from Nashik, Maharashtra to Delhi. We have been witnessing an increasing demand for travel to and from Nashik, known for its unique heritage and religious landmarks. This route would contribute towards enhanced travel, tourism, and trade in the region. It will also further ease accessibility from the regional hub to the capital of India and beyond, through our extensive domestic and international network from Delhi. As Indias leading carrier, we continue to deliver on our promise of affordable, on-time, courteous, and hassle-free travel experience across an unparalleled network. Situated on the banks of the Godavari River, Nashik is an ancient city in the northwest region of Maharashtra. It is the third largest city in the state and is also recognised as the Wine Capital of India due to its abundance of vineyards and wineries. Some of the popular tourist attractions include Someshwar Waterfall, Kalaram Temple, Nashik Caves, Panchavati, Muktidham, Tapovan, Ramshej Fort, Sita Gufaa, Anjaneri Fort, and Coin Museum.
Nikita cleverly used Alexa to repel monkeys in Basti, UP. Her quick thinking saved her family. In another incident in Nashik, a boy locked a leopard in a room to escape harm.
The Muslims gathered in thousands and created chaos in the city of Nashik on 4th April. They raised the slogans of 'Sar Tan Se Juda' and also insulted Hindu Gods and Goddesses.
IndiGo Announces Special Fares on Selected Routes from Indore
IndiGo has announced a sale on one-way fares for 11 routes between Indore, starting today. The sale offers an all-inclusive fare of INR. 1,799/- (30-day advance purchase), for flight bookings on selected routes from Indore to Nashik, Jodhpur, Jabalpur, Nagpur, Surat, Varanasi, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, Shirdi, and Udaipur. This limited-time offer will be available for booking from April 04, 2024 to April 11, 2024. The offer is valid for flights till September 30, 2024 allowing passengers to leverage these reduced fares, facilitating travel in the coming months. IndiGo is dedicated to ensuring increased accessibility of travel, and this sale exemplifies that dedication. This offer also reinforces IndiGos commitment of affordable fares, on-time performance, courteous and hassle-free service across its extensive network. IndiGo remains committed to setting new industry standards, enhancing customer satisfaction, and providing unparalleled travel experiences, all with the goal of creating more unforgettable moments and forging stronger connections with its passengers. For further information and to take advantage of these celebratory offers, customers are encouraged to visit the IndiGo website or download the IndiGo mobile app.
