Pune man dances to dhol beats as he enjoys an epic exit from a toxic' job
Aniket, a sales associate in Pune, left his job of three years due to a toxic work environment. His departure caught attention when a video of him dancing to the beats of a dhol outside his office was shared online. The incident sheds light on the prevalent issue of toxic work culture and the challenges faced by employees. Aniket plans to pursue his passion for fitness training, with the support of his friends and followers.
Were alive because Modi ensured COVID vaccine for us: Fadnavis
Pune: Indians are alive today because Prime Minister Narendra Modi facilitated the manufacture and administration of the COVID-19 vaccine during the pandemic, said Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday, April 27. The BJP leader said nearly 100 countries today credit Modi for providing vaccine doses to them and protecting their citizens from the 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 .
Body of Fisherman Found Dead in Pakistani Jail to be Repatriated to Maharashtra
Body of Fisherman Found Dead in Pakistani Jail to be Repatriated to Maharashtra The body of a 45-year-old fisherman from a village in Maharashtra's coastal Palghar district, who died in Karachi jail in Pakistan, is likely to be brought back home in the next couple of days, an activist said. The fisherman, Vinod Laxman Koal from Goratpada village in Dahanu taluka of the district, was caught by the Pakistan agencies for entering the waters of the neighbouring country in October 2022. He was then lodged in a jail in Karachi, where he suffered a paralysis attack on March 8 this year and died during treatment on March 17, said Jatin Desai, a representative of the social organisation working for Indian prisoners jailed in Pakistan. Other Indian prisoners in the jail managed to convey the message about his death to Koal's family members, who took up the matter with the local MLA, who then raised the issue with the government, he said. A family member of the deceased fisherman said the family has been waiting for his body. Desai said Koal's mortal remains are likely to reach Dahanu within a couple of days by following all the protocols. The body will be brought from Pakistan to Dahanu via Amritsar, Ahmedabad, Pune and Mumbai, he said. According to Desai, a total of 35 fishermen hailing from Maharashtra and Gujarat languishing in Pakistani jails, including five from Dahanu, will be released soon and sent back home.
Uber Lost and Found survey names India's most forgetful city
Uber has released its annual 'Lost and Found Index'. The survey lists the most forgetful cities in India, as well as the items that Uber riders forgot in the cabs. According to the 2024 edition of the Lost and Found survey, travellers in Delhi are the most forgetful, followed by Mumbai and Bangalore. Hyderabad is the 4th most forgetful city, followed by Pune in fifth place. As per the data, phones, bags, wallets, and clothing were some of the most common items that riders forgot, followed by items like water bottles, keys, spectacles and jewellery. Apple devices are the most lost items during festive days and Diwali. Besides the usual items that riders forgot in cabs, there were a few unique ones that stood out. These include a Ukulele, a coin collection, prasad and even a hair trimmer. Some riders also forgot their passports, bank and business papers in the cabs. The survey revealed that riders are most likely to forget their belongings in an Uber on Saturdays and in the evenings at around 7 pm.
Bajaj Markets Facilitates Easy Home Loan Balance Transfers
Pune (Maharashtra), Apr 27: Bajaj Markets enables borrowers to apply for a home loan balance transfer facility on its platform. This digital service aims to ease the burden of EMIs and simplify repayment processes by offering advantageous terms to borrowers on their existing loans. Through a home loan balance transfer, one can get extended repayment tenures and lower interest rates. This not only helps borrowers in managing their repayment schedules, but also reduces the overall interest cost. Individuals can apply [] The post Bajaj Markets Facilitates Easy Home Loan Balance Transfers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Bus Carrying 36 Passengers Onboard Catches Fire On Mumbai-Pune Expressway, All Escape Unhurt
The incident ocurred at around 7:30 am near Adhe village in Maval while the bus was going from from Mumbai to Pune
Passenger Bus Engulfed in Flames on Mumbai-Pune Expressway Due to Tyre Burst
Passenger Bus Engulfed in Flames on Mumbai-Pune Expressway Due to Tyre Burst A private bus carrying 35 passengers caught fire after one of its tyres burst on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway on Saturday, in which nobody was injured, officials said. The incident occurred around 7 am at Aadhe village in Maval taluka of Pune district, they said. ''The bus was travelling on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway towards Pune. When it reached Adhe village in Maval, it suffered a tyre burst bus and caught fire soon afterwards,'' a fire official said. All 35 passengers and the bus driver were safely taken out of the bus in time and nobody suffered any injury, he said. Major part of the bus was gutted in the blaze. On being alerted, the fire brigade staff reached the spot and doused the flames. The fire was doused by the teams of IRB patrolling, Delta Force along with the Vadgaon traffic police department.
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`100 per cent confident about Adhavrao Patil`s victory from Shirur constituency`
Patil, who is undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Pune after meeting with an accident at his home said that he will soon start campaigning for Lok Sabha elections 2024
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Bus Erupts In Flames On Mumbai-Pune Expressway, 36 Escape Unhurt
Thirty-six passengers aboard a private luxury bus narrowly escaped death when the vehicle burst into flames on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway in Maharashtra early Saturday morning.
100 per cent confident about Adhavrao Patil's victory from Shirur constituency: NCP leader Dilip Walse Patil Senior Congress leader and former Maharashtra Home Minister Dilip Walse Patil said on Saturday that his party colleague Shivajirao Adhalrao Patil will comprehensively register victory from the Shirur Lok Sabha seat in the ongoing General elections. Patil, who is undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Pune after meeting with an accident at his home said that he will soon start campaigning for Lok Sabha polls. After I slipped at my home my legs got injured and I had a fracture. I have been recovering well for the last 15 days, my treatment is still on, but as soon I get better I will go to my constituency to meet people for election campaigning and will seek votes for Shivajirao Adhavrao Patil. I am 100 per cent confident that he will win the seat. Some people who met me in the hospital have convinced me to work for the NCP candidate, Patil told ANI. Patil who suffered the injury in the accident at his home in Pune in March this year had later undergone surgery on his leg. Once considered a loyalist of Sharad Pawar before the split in the NCP, Patil served as Maharashtra Home Minister in 2021 after Anil Deshmukh resigned from the position due to graft charges. From the Shirur Lok Sabha seat, Shivajirao Adhalrao Patil will contest against NCP (Sharad Chandra Pawar) candidate and sitting MP Amol Kolhe. In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, Kolhe defeated Shivajirao Adhalrao Patil with a margin of 58,483 votes. Patil had contested on the Shiv Sena ticket. Shivajirao Adhalrao Patil is a three-time (2004-2019) Lok Sabha MP from Shirur constituency. Polling in Maharashtra is being held in five phases--from April 19 to May 20. The counting of votes is scheduled for June 4. (ANI)
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Pune Man Quits Toxic Job, Dances To Dhol Beats In Front Of Ex Boss
A Pune man recently said goodbye to his allegedly toxic workplace, and it was no ordinary farewell. Aniket, a sales associate, summoned musicians to his office and danced to the beats of dhol while his boss looked on.
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Pune court asks police to probe bribery allegations against IT major Cognizant
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Tripura record 80.32 % voter turnout amidst boycott by 1700 voters
Agartala, April 26 (UNI) East Tripura Parliamentary constituency on Friday recorded 80.32% voter turnout, despite a boycott by around 1700 voters in the state. Chief Electoral Officer Puneet Agarwal said, The election proceeded smoothly with minimal complaints, all of which were promptly addressed. Agarwal said that two polling stations, Noting Lal Para Junior Basic School... The post Tripura record 80.32 % voter turnout amidst boycott by 1700 voters first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
The complaint relied on proceedings of the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) of the USA against Cognizant Technology Private Ltd's parent firm Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation, USA regarding alleged bribing and violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).
Pune doctors remove turmeric pieces that formed layers in elderly mans lungs
Using home remedies such as turmeric root or cloves to fight cough is a common practice, but a doctor on Friday warned against using these, after removing turmeric pieces that formed layers in an 85-year-old farmers lungs.
Cognizant Faces Bribery Probe in Pune, India
Cognizant Faces Bribery Probe in Pune, India The sessions court here has directed the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Maharashtra Police to investigate allegations against IT major Cognizant Technologies that it paid a bribe through a contractor to local government officials to secure necessary permits and environmental clearances for its campus at Hinjawadi on the city's outskirts. The bribe was allegedly paid between 2013 and 2014. The order was passed on April 19, on a complaint filed by Delhi-based environmental activist and retired police officer Prit Pal Singh through his lawyer Pratik Rajopadhye. The complaint relied on proceedings of the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) of the USA against Cognizant Technology Private Ltd's parent firm Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation, USA regarding alleged bribing and violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). Singh had requested the Pune court to direct the ACB to register an offence under the Indian Penal Code and Prevention of Corruption Act against Cognizant, its Indian construction contractor, and Manikandan Rammurthy, former vice president (administration and real estate officer, Cognizant, India). Additional Sessions Judge S B Hedaoo stated in the order that as the reference to the alleged transaction was found in the US SEC order, there was sufficient material to forward the complaint to the ACB Pune. Unless an offence was registered against the unknown government officers involved the alleged bribery, ''this matter would not move even inch further'', the court observed, adding that without an urgent investigation, evidence in the company's computers may vanish. ''Complaint is forwarded to Anti Corruption Bureau, Pune under section 156(3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure for investigation. Anti- Corruption Bureau, Pune is directed to investigate these allegations and submit a report,'' the order said. As per the complaint, the contractor firm which constructed the software firm's Hinjawadi and Chennai offices informed it that bribes were required to be paid to government officials at both places to obtain necessary permits and environmental clearances. Cognizant, USA and its Indian subsidiary allegedly agreed to this, the complaint said. In 2013-2014, USD 7,70,000 were reimbursed by the Indian subsidiary company to the contractor firm (which had allegedly paid the bribe of the same amount on its behalf) with regard to the Pune campus, the complaint claimed, citing the US SEC order. ''Some time in 2016, in the internal audit of parent company at U.S.A. this fraud was detected and as against this bribe amount so pumped up to India, some fake vouchers and bills of non-existing work were raised to cover up the bribe transaction. The parent company in U.S.A. conveyed this fact to Securities Exchange Commission, U.S.A. Before this statutory authority, the Department of Justice of U.S.A. prosecuted the parent company and parent company admitted its offence and undertook to pay the penalty of 25 million dollars to U. S. government by entering into a settlement of deferment of prosecution as per U.S.A. law. The order to that effect was passed by SEC, USA on 15/02/2019,'' the Pune court's order stated. When contacted, Cognizant said in a statement that it does not comment on sub-judice matters and it was ''committed to complying with the law''. PTl SPK KRK
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.
BoM Reports 45% Surge in Q4 Profit to Rs 1,218 Cr; Plans Fundraiser in FY25
BoM Reports 45% Surge in Q4 Profit to Rs 1,218 Cr; Plans Fundraiser in FY25 State-owned Bank of Maharashtra on Friday reported a 45 per cent rise in net profit to Rs 1,218 crore for the March 2024 quarter, helped by a decline in bad loans and a rise in interest income. The Pune-based lender had earned a net profit of Rs 840 crore in the year-ago period. For full fiscal 2023-24, its net profit jumped 55 per cent to Rs 4,055 crore. Its core net interest income grew 18.17 per cent to Rs 2,584 crore for the March quarter on the back of a 16 per cent growth in advances and a nearly 0.20 per cent widening in the net interest margin at 3.97 per cent. Interest income grew to Rs 5,467 crore during the period under review from Rs 4,495 crore in the corresponding quarter a year ago. The bank's non-interest income rose 24 per cent to Rs 1,022 crore during the fourth quarter and was helped by a 40 per cent growth in the core fee income. On the asset quality side, the bank's Gross Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) were reduced to 1.88 per cent of gross advances as of March 31, 2024, from 2.47 per cent by the end of March 2023. Net NPAs also came down to 0.20 per cent of the advances from 0.25 per cent at the end of 2024. The fall in bad loans ratio helped cut the provisions towards NPAs for Q4FY24 to Rs 457 crore compared to Rs 545 crore a year ago. The bank's newly inducted managing director and chief executive officer Nidhu Saxena told reporters that it is targeting loan growth of 16-20 per cent in FY25, and expects the NIMs (net interest margins) to be between 3.7 per cent and 3.9 per cent. The bank will also be looking to raise capital in FY25, he said, adding that this will be with the dual purpose of bolstering the buffers for loan growth and reducing government holding to 75 per cent in compliance with the Sebi's mandate. At present, the government ownership in the bank stands at over 86 per cent. The bank will have to raise capital of up to Rs 7,500 crore to bring down the government holding to 75 per cent, a senior official said, adding that this will be split in three tranches of which at least one will happen in FY25. However, Saxena did not spell out the exact quantum or route to be adopted for the share sale the bank is targeting but said that it will seek to maintain the overall capital adequacy at 17 per cent, which is the same as the present level. The managing director is targeting a significant increase in the bank's overall heft, and moving up to 10th among the 12 state-owned banks by the end of FY25, up from the current 11th position. The loan growth in FY24 was driven by retail at 19 per cent and agriculture at 30 per cent, while corporate loan growth came at 5.76 per cent. A senior official said it has started the new business and customer acquisition recently, which will focus on services like payments and collection, channel finance and payrolls to drive growth. The bank plans to add up to 200 branches to its network of 2,500 branches, and take the business correspondents to 10,000 from the present over 3,000 by the end of the fiscal, Saxena said. On the asset quality front, it reported fresh slippages of Rs 555 crore, and the gross non-performing assets ratio improved to 1.88 per cent from 2.47 per cent in the year-ago period. Shares of the bank settled 3.65 per cent higher at Rs 67.62 apiece on the BSE, as against a correction of 0.82 per cent on the benchmark.
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Maruti Suzuki Q4 net profit up 48% at Rs 3,878 cr, revenue up 19%
Pune: Maruti Suzuki, Indias biggest car maker, on Friday reported a standalone net profit of Rs 3,878 crore for the fiscal fourth quarter, up 48 per cent from the year-ago period due to higher sales volume and favourable commodity prices. The maker of popular models Swift and Grand Vitara reported 19.3 per cent rise in its revenue from operations to Rs 38,235 crore in Q4 of FY24, compared to Rs 32,048 crore in the year-ago period. The company declared its highest-ever dividend of Rs 125 per share.Maruti said it has achieved its highest-ever annual sales volume, exports, net sales and net profit.The companys annual sales volume surpassed 2 million units, powering it as the top exporter of passenger vehicles for the third consecutive year.Maruti is confident of its overseas shipments crossing 3 lakh units in FY25 as it scales up to meet the export target of up to 8 lakh units by 2030. I strongly believe that the new government which is coming up in less than two months will propel the economy to phenomenal levels, said RC Bhargava, chairman at Maruti Suzuki India, who sounded upbeat about the business environment in the country.For the entire financial year, the automaker recorded a 64.1 per cent year-on-year surge in net profit at Rs 13,209.4 crore from Rs 8,049.2 crore. its revenue from operations also went up 19.9 per cent to Rs 1.41 trillion, compared to Rs 1.18 trillion reported at the end of FY23.Maruti Suzuki sold a total of 2,135,323 vehicles during the year, witnessing a growth of 8.6 per cent over that in FY23. Sales volume in the domestic market stood at 1,852,256 units, and exports at 283,067 units.In the fourth quarter, the company sold a total of 584,031 vehicles, higher by 13.4 per cent compared to the same period in the previous year.For the first time, the company surpassed the annual total sales milestone of 2 million units in FY2023-24, the company said in a statement.Maruti has recently expanded the manufacturing capability at its Manesar plant in Haryana by 1 lakh units per year, taking the total capacity to 9 lakh vehicles per year at the unit.
MakeMyTrip gets Alia Bhatt & Ranveer Singh to share tips for international travel in new ad
MakeMyTrip India has released two new brand films starring its ambassadors, Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh. These films highlight the ease and convenience of booking flights and hotels for international travel through MakeMyTrip, targeting both first-time and experienced international travellers. The first film presents Alia and Ranveer as a newlywed couple on their wedding night, still trying to find their footing with each other. The conversation veers towards both sharing their apprehensions about their 'first time'. As the film unfolds, viewers find out that the first time in question is in fact their first time travelling internationally. As a solution, they turn to MakeMyTrip for their flight and hotel bookings, both taking on the planning/research responsibility equally and with great enthusiasm. Additionally, in the second film, viewers are drawn into the middle of a suspenseful scene where Ranveer Singh , playing an international spy/agent, unearths the location of the most wanted person. When Alia Bhatt , his commanding officer, discloses that the mission is in London, Ranveer , with his humorous style, argues that the criminal should be let go as he isnt bad at heart to save himself an international trip. Alia s character senses his apprehensions and introduces him to the MakeMyTrip international booking experience, highlighting its tension-free experience. Raj RishiSingh , Chief Marketing Officer & Chief Business Officer - Corporate, MakeMyTrip said, We at MakeMyTrip believe in making the world more accessible, one trip at a time. In the past few months, we have introduced a suite of tools, features and benefits, some of them industry-firsts, designed for every international traveller, be it a first-timer or a seasoned globetrotter. Our aim is to ensure that everyone can partake in these benefits, making their travel booking and post-sales experience seamless and enjoyable. Our new films highlight the value addition we bring to the table, demonstrating how MakeMyTrip can be a game-changer when it comes to international bookings. The campaigns have been conceptualized by the creative agency, Moonshot and films have been written by Devaiah Bopanna, Puneet Chadha, Deep Joshi and Tanmay Bhat.
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Election Official Detained after Damaging EVM at Polling Booth
Election Official Detained after Damaging EVM at Polling Booth A 26-year-old man allegedly damaged an Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) by hitting it with an iron object when he came to cast his vote at a polling booth at Rampuri in Maharashtra's Nanded district on Friday, a police official said. The police detained the man, who told them that he wanted a pro-farmer and pro-labourer government, he said. ''The man, Bhaiyyasaheb Edke, is a local resident and a registered voter of Rampuri booth. He came to the polling booth to cast his vote, but damaged an EVM with an iron object. He was immediately detained and the voting process continued soon afterwards as the broken machine was replaced with a new one,'' Nanded Superintendent of Police (SP) Shrikrushna Kokate told PTI. Police have launched an investigation to know the motive behind his act of damaging the EVM, he said. ''The man says he wants a pro-farmer and pro-labourer government in place. We are trying to find out if he is linked to any political party. He is well-educated and has done courses in law and journalism. He was in Pune for 10 months before he returned to his village,'' the SP added.
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Kannada Film Industry's Stars Exercise Their Democratic Right in LS Polls
Kannada Film Industry's Stars Exercise Their Democratic Right in LS Polls The stars of Sandalwood did not disappoint in the election this time around too, as they trooped in and cast their votes on April 26. Not surprisingly, actors who also double up as political activists came in first. Prakash Raj was one of the early voters to come to the booth as soon as voting started. My vote is for the candidate that I have faith in, and secondly for the issues mentioned in the manifesto of the parties. I have voted against the hate and people who are dividing the country. I have voted for a good representative from my constituency, Raj told PTI Videos after casting his vote at St Joseph Indian High School which falls under Bengaluru Central constituency. Actor Darshan, who was seen campaigning for Mandya Congress candidate, Venkataramane Gowda, popularly known as Star Chandru, cast his vote in Rajarajeshwari Nagar, which is part of Bengaluru Rural constituency. He however rushed back as soon as he cast his vote and declined to comment. Actor and politician Upendra, who started his own political outfit, Uttama Prajaakeeya Party, was seen in Kathiriguppe (Bengaluru South). Vote for the country, for the state, for our children Its a very important day for democracy, everybody should respect this day. Everybody should vote, especially youngsters and first-time voters. On an average, 70% vote in Bengaluru. If the rest 30% vote too, then it will be a true democracy, he told presspersons after voting. Actor Kiccha Sudeep, who canvassed for the BJP during the Karnataka Assembly elections, decided to keep away from hustings this time. However, he was among the early voters at Bengaluru Souths JP Nagar. It is a big day. Voting is a hope, not an assurance. The problems are rising in our country. Now, the request should not be for people to come out to vote but for the political leaders for whom we are voting, he said while leaving the booth. Meanwhile, actor Ganesh was spotted standing in a long queue with his wife Shilpa Ganesh at his assigned booth in Rajarajeshwari Nagar. It doesnt matter if the queue is long and one must wait for some time. One must vote without fail since its also a responsibility bestowed upon every citizen of the country, he told the waiting reporters. The first family of Kannada film industry was also among the early voters at Poornaprajna Education Centre in Sadashiva Nagar (Bengaluru North). Actor and producer Raghavendra Rajkumar, his sons and actors Yuva and Vinay Rajkumar as well as Ashwini, wife of late actor Puneeth Rajkumar, were spotted at the booth, casting their votes. Voting is not an act of charity; it is a right. I urge all voters to vote for whoever they think can do the most for their people, said Raghavendra Rajkumar after voting. Superstar Yash came in with his wife, Radhika Pandit, to cast his vote at Hoskerehali (Bengaluru South) post-noon. After voting, the star said, The government should do what it is supposed to do and it should let people do what they are doing. I think interference should be less. Empowerment should be done, there are so many things that I expect as a citizen. Meanwhile, even as actor Dhruva Sarja was telling reporters that if needed, people must go back to their native places where they have registered themselves and vote, superstar Rishab Shetty sent his message from his native place, Dakshina Kannada. Shetty posted a picture of him flaunting his inked finger on social media, with the caption: We are proud to be citizens of a democratic country. Also, voting is not only our right but also our responsibility. To build a better society, vote without fail to elect a competent representative. I have voted for a better future for our Karnataka. Have you voted yet? His brother-in-law and superstar Rakshit Shetty was spotted at a booth in Udupi, which is also part of the 14 constituencies from Karnataka going to polls on April 26. Every time there is an election, we go back and see what happened in the last five years and what are we expecting for the next five years. Based on that we select the best leader who can lead us to the dream we have for our country and where we live, Shetty told PTI Videos after voting.
Amid Dhol and Dance, Pune man quits job over toxicity
Pune: In what can be termed as satisfying for many, a man from Pune named Aniket Randhir has quit his job with dancing to dhol beats in front of his employer. As told by Anish Bhagat, an Instagram influencer, Aniket, is a sales associate, who has been working in a company for the last three years. I received a hike in peanuts and my boss did not respect me at all, said Aniket in the video posted on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anish Bhagat (@anishbhagatt) On his last day, Anish and his friends planned something unique as they took a whole setup with placards, dhol (drums) and danced in front of his (Aniket) boss as he left his office for the last time. The boss was seen upset in the video over this act. Anish said in his video that Aniket will now pursue his dream of being a fitness trainer and gave him a pair of shoes. The video has brought into lime light the impact of a toxic work environment on a person and garnered positive responses from netizens.
The complaint relied on proceedings of the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) of the USA against Cognizant Technology Private Ltd's parent firm Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation, USA ...
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Summer Vacation 2024: Explore Travel Credit Cards on Bajaj Markets
Pune, Maharashtra, Apr 26: As the summer season approaches, embark on exciting adventures with credit cards available on Bajaj Markets. One can explore a wide range of travel credit cards designed to enhance their family trips and journeys. Beyond the convenience of secure digital payments, these cards make travel more rewarding, convenient, and cost-effective. Travellers can earn rewards tailored to their preferences with airline and hotel-specific cards. These cards provide flexibility by allowing redemption across various options like flights, hotels, [] The post Summer Vacation 2024: Explore Travel Credit Cards on Bajaj Markets appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Mumbai: Kandivali cops arrest convict from Pune after he jumped parole
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Shilpa Shetty dodges paparazzi amid ED probe, prompts social media buzz: 'Naaraaz nahi hoon...'
Amid an ongoing Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigation into the Ponzi scam case, Shilpa Shetty was spotted at Mumbai Airport. Reports suggest that Shilpa embarked on a vacation with her mother, Sunanda Shetty, and her children. Despite the paparazzi's presence, Shilpa declined to pose for photographs, citing lateness rather than anger. The video of her response quickly circulated on various social media platforms, eliciting widespread reactions. The ED recently initiated legal proceedings against both Shilpa and Raj Kundra in connection with a Bitcoin Ponzi scam amounting to nearly Rs 6600 crore. As part of its action, the agency has attached assets belonging to Shilpa and Raj Kundra totaling Rs 97.79 crores, including a residential flat in Juhu and a bungalow in Pune. Equity shares held by Raj have also been included in the attachment. This enforcement action has been taken under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002. Following the ED's action, Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra released a statement through their lawyer, expressing their full faith in the judiciary and hoping for a fair investigation. On the professional front, Shilpa was last seen on the OTT platform in Rohit Shetty's 'Indian Police Force'.
Bank of Maharashtra Q4 Results: Profit surges 45% YoY to Rs 1,218 crore
State-owned Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) on Friday reported a 45 per cent jump in its net profit to Rs 1,218 crore for the March quarter, helped by a decline in bad loans and a rise in interest income. The Pune-based lender had earned a net profit of Rs 840 crore in the year-ago period.
As Nazare dam dries up & fodder gets scarce, Dhangar voters leave Purandar village
Pawar's 'Funds for votes' comments do not violate election code: Poll officials
Pawar's 'Funds for votes' comments do not violate election code: Poll officials The returning officer of Baramati Lok Sabha constituency has filed a report stating that there was no prima facie evidence of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar violating the Model Code of Conduct through his funds for votes remarks. The Sharad Pawar-led NCP(SP) had filed a complaint against Ajit Pawar with the Election Commission of India alleging the violation of the Model Code of Conduct and the Representation of the People Act. At a poll rally at Indapur in Baramati constituency, Ajit Pawar recently said, ...As far as funds are concerned, we will cooperate to give you as much as you want, but at the same time, the EVM button needs to be pressed in abundance. If the EVM button is pressed in abundance, I will also feel good allocating funds, or else, I will have to restrict myself, Pawar holds the finance portfolio in the state. The remarks had drawn criticism from the opposition, with NCP (SP) moving EC seeking action against Ajit Pawar, who heads the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). Kavita Dwivedi, returning officer of Baramati, said they launched a probe after receiving the complaint and sought Ajit Pawars response. Dwivedi confirmed that she has submitted a report to the Chief Election Officer stating that she had gone through the video of Ajit Pawars speech and there was no violation of the Model Code of Conduct. The remarks in the video do not mention the name of a particular candidate for whom votes have been sought. He is heard saying that press the buttons of our machine so that he can allocate the funds. Here the word machine is universal and he is not talking about a particular candidate or his candidate or party,'' said Dwivedi. Speaking to PTI, Pune Collector Suhas Diwase, who is also the District Election Officer, said that the Baramati returning officer in her report had stated that there was no violation of the Model Code of Conduct in this case. He added that the report was submitted to the Chief Election Officer two days ago. Ajit Pawar's wife Sunetra, an NCP candidate, is locked in a high-profile electoral battle in the Baramati Lok Sabha constituency with her sister-in-law and sitting MP Supriya Sule. Sharad Pawars daughter Sule has been nominated by the NCP (SP). Baramati will go to polls in the third phase of the general elections on May 7. While the NCP is a part of the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance, which also comprises the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, in Maharashtra, NCP (SP) belongs to the opposition coalition Maha Vikas Aghadi. The Congress and Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) are the other constituents of MVA.
Viral video: Man quits job, celebrates final day with dhol performance outside office; watch
Aniket, a sales associate from Pune, bid farewell to his toxic workplace with a unique celebration, dancing to the beat of dhol players while his boss looked on.
WATCH: Pune man dances to dhol beats after he quits his toxic job
A sales associate hailing from Pune, bid farewell to his toxic work environment in a unique manner, drawing attention to prevalent issues of respect and appreciation in workplaces. Instead of a customary farewell gathering, he planned a grand leaving celebration outside his office premises.
Hyundai to expand EV lineup in India, launch five models
NEW DELHI: Hyundai Motor on Thursday said it expanding its annual production capacity to 1.5 million (15 lakh) vehicle units for Hyundai Motor India (HMIL) and Kia India combined. The carmaker confirmed that it will unveil its first locally produced EV in India next year. Hyundai will commence mass production of its first electric SUV model at the Chennai plant at the end of 2024 and produce five more EV models here by 2030. Kia India, Hyundais sister concern, will start production of its local EV model in 2025. This update came following the recent visit of Hyundai Motor Group executive chair Euisun Chung in India where he reviewed the Groups mid-to long-term future mobility strategies. His visit came as the Indian arm of the Korean auto giant is expected to launch its initial public offering (IPO) this year. As per reports, Hyundai is likely to file the draft paper with the SEBI by May and launch the IPO in the fourth quarter of CY24. HMIL is looking to raise over $3 billion in the IPO at a valuation of $30 billion. This initial issue will be the largest in the Indian capital market history. Hyundai said the Group will expand its EV lineup and create an EV ecosystem to accelerate customer uptake and expand charging infra. It will also strengthen its SUV sales leadership. By leveraging our strong reputation and competitive quality in India, we aim to expand exports to neighboring countries, making India the global export hub to boost our regional market competitiveness, said Chung. By 2030, we expect to see a substantial expansion in the EV market. In anticipation of this evolution, Hyundai is focused on developing locally tailored EVs aimed at establishing us as a leading global EV brand, added Chung. We plan to proactively build charging stations at strategic locations including dealerships to facilitate the adoption of EVs. HMIL, which controls about 15% of the Indian market and is the second largest exporter of passenger vehicles, will start operating its Pune plant, acquired from General Motors, in the second half of next year. This facility will be capable of building more than 200,000 units annually.
MVA, Mahayuti are neck-and-neck as Vidarbha, Marathwada vote on 8 seats
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Indian Hotels, led by Puneet Chhatwal, showcases robust growth through strategic new contracts, capital-light models, and diversified top line expansion. The company's focus on operating leverage, digital enhancements, and new business segments sets the stage for continued success in the hospitality sector. He says: Indian Hotels' combination of capital heavy and capital light which is today at 40-60 and could grow to 30-70, 70 in favour of capital light,
Armed Forces Medical College Commission 112 Graduates into Indian Armed Forces
A total of 112 medical graduates from the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, were commissioned into the armed forces. Among them, 87 are Gentlemen Cadets and 25 are Lady Cadets, with 81 joining the Army, 10 the Navy, and 14 the Indian Air Force. The ceremony, graced by Director General, Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS), featured academic awards and prestigious accolades, showcasing AFMC's excellence in medical education and service.
Tripura CM, state BJP president issued notices for violating silence period
AGARTALA, April 25: Chief minister Manik Saha and state BJP president Rajib Bhattacharjee were issued notices on Thursday for allegedly urging people to vote for the partys Tripura East candidate Kriti Devi Singh during the silence period, Chief Electoral Officer Puneet Rastogi said. The constituency will go to the polls on Friday and the campaign []
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Hyundai to rev up India capacity to tap rising demand
To expand production, Hyundai Motor India will open its Pune plant - acquired from General Motors - in the second half of next calendar year. The company is upgrading the facility for producing more than 200,000 vehicles annually. Adding the Chennai plant's capacity of 824,000 vehicles, Hyundai Motor India's annual capacity will reach more than one million vehicles a year, the company said.
Tripura CM Manik Saha, state BJP president issued notices for 'violating' silence period
Chief Minister Manik Saha and state BJP president Rajib Bhattacharjee were issued notices on Thursday for allegedly urging people to vote for the party's Tripura East candidate Kriti Devi Singh during the silence period, Chief Electoral Officer Puneet Rastogi said. The constituency will go to the polls on Friday and the campaign ended on Wednesday.
Congress to follow alliance dharma, still unhappy about giving away Sangli seat: Vishwajeet Kadam
Delivers Industry leading Volume Growth of 18.5%YoY in Q424
Jammu Tawi: Dalmia Bharat Limited, (BSE: 542216, NSE: DALBHARAT), a leading cement manufacturing company, reported its consolidated financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2024.Commenting on the performance, Puneet Dalmia, Managing Director & CEO Dalmia Bharat Limited, said, Cement sector has a pivotal role in India's growth story and infrastructure, housing [] The post Delivers Industry leading Volume Growth of 18.5%YoY in Q424 appeared first on Northlines .
AFMC's 58th Batch Commissions 112 Graduates as Officers in Indian Armed Forces
AFMC's 58th Batch Commissions 112 Graduates as Officers in Indian Armed Forces A total of 112 graduates of the 58th batch of Armed Forces Medical College, Pune were commissioned on Thursday at a function here, an official said. Lieutenant General Daljit Singh, Director General Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS) and Senior Colonel Commandant, Army Medical Corps, who was the chief guest, reviewed the commissioning parade commanded by medical cadet (now Lieutenant) Sushil Kumar Singh, a release said. The DGAFMS exhorted them to serve the country and the armed forces with utmost dedication and wished them a bright and prosperous future. ''The cadets from the 58th batch of AFMC performed exceptionally well in the MUHS winter 2023 examinations and a total of one hundred and forty seven cadets graduated, including five cadets from friendly foreign countries,'' it said. ''Of the 112 cadets commissioned into the Armed Forces Medical Services, 87 are Gentlemen Cadets and 25 are Lady Cadets. A total of 88 were commissioned into the Army, 10 were commissioned into the Navy and 14 were commissioned into the Air Force,'' it added. The 'President's Gold Medal' was awarded to Flying Officer Ayush Jaiswal and the 'Kalinga Trophy' to Dr Aishwarya Ramakrishnan Aiyer.
