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Police constable from Sachin Tendulkar`s security ends his life in Jalgaon

Prakash Govind Kapade, a 39-year-old member of the State Reserve Police Force (SRPF), shot himself in the head with his service handgun in early morning.

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Constable posted at Sachin Tendulkar's residence commits suicide in Jalgaon

Mumbai: A police constable who was part of the security detail posted at cricketer Sachin Tendulkar's residence here allegedly committed suicide at his hometown in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district on Wednesday, an official said. Prakash Govind Kapade (39), who was attached to the State Reserve Police Force (SRPF), shot himself using his service revolver in the early hours, said the police official. Kapade had arrived at his hometown Jamner with his family last week. As per the preliminary probe, he got up around 1.30 am and shot himself in the head, the official said. Others in the house woke up hearing the gunshot and found him lying in a pool of blood. Kapade was rushed to hospital but was declared dead before arrival, the official said. A team of Jamner police visited the house after the incident. No suicide note was found from the spot, the official added. Kapade had joined the SRPF 15 years ago and was currently serving with the Special Protection Unit (SPU) of Maharashtra Police on deputation. He had been posted at Sachin Tendulkar's residence in Bandra last year, the official said. The reason for suicide was yet to be ascertained, he said, adding that probe was on.

Sachin Tendulkars Security Guard Shoots Self In Maharashtra's Jalgaon

Kapde (39) who shot himself in the neck with his service gun is survived by his aged parents, wife and two minor children, a brother and his family members

4th Phase of Lok Sabha Elections: Maharashtra Records 59.64% Voter Turnout in 11 Constituencies

4th Phase of Lok Sabha Elections: Maharashtra Records 59.64% Voter Turnout in 11 Constituencies An average voter turnout of 59.64 per cent has been recorded in 11 of the 48 Lok Sabha constituencies in Maharashtra during polling in the fourth phase of general elections, as per the state poll authorities. Polling was held on Monday in Nandurbar, Jalgaon, Raver, Jalna, Aurangabad, Maval, Pune, Shirur, Ahmednagar, Shirdi, and Beed seats. The highest voter turnout was recorded in Beed and the lowest in Pune, as per official figures. The 11 constituencies registered an average polling of 59.64 per cent, according to the data shared at around midnight on Monday by the office of the state's chief electoral officer. The Beed Lok Sabha constituency recorded the highest 69.74 per cent polling, followed by Jalna 68.30 per cent, Nandurbar 67.12 per cent, Ahmednagar 62.76 per cent, Raver 61.36 per cent, Shirdi 61.13 per cent, Aurangabad 60.73 per cent, Jalgaon 53.65 per cent, Maval 52.90 per cent, Shirur 51.46 per cent and Pune 51.25 per cent. Union minister Raosaheb Danve contested the poll from Jalna, BJP leader Pankaja Munde from Beed and actor-turned-politician Amol Kolhe from Shirur. Three candidates are residents of places outside the constituency from where they contested. BJP candidate from Ahmednagar, Sujay Vikhe Patil, lives in Loni, part of the Shirdi Lok Sabha seat, while Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi's Pune candidate Vasant More, lives in Katraj, part of the Shirur constituency. Sandipan Bhumare, the nominee of the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena in Aurangabad, is a voter in Paithan, which is in the Jalna Lok Sabha constituency. A total of 298 candidates were in the fray, with Beed having the highest number of 41 nominees and Nandurbar the lowest number at 11. Altogether, 2.28 crore voters were eligible to participate in the fourth phase of the election in the state. Maharashtra has 48 Lok Sabha seats, the second highest after 80 in Uttar Pradesh. Polling has so far been held in 35 seats in Maharashtra. The remaining 13 constituencies, including six in Mumbai, will vote in the fifth phase on May 20. Votes will be counted on June 4.

MVA accuses Mahayuti of using cash for votes

Mumbai: The fourth phase of polling in Maharashtra was marred by allegations of money distribution levelled by opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) parties against the ruling alliance Mahayuti. Polling was held for 11 Lok Sabha seats Nandurbar, Jalgaon, Raver, Jalna, Aurangabad, Maval, Pune, Shirur, Ahmednagar, Shirdi and Beed in the fourth phase in Maharashtra on Monday. The opposition MVA leaders alleged that large amounts of cash were reportedly distributed ostensibly to buy votes. While Shiv Sena UBT leader Sanjay Raut alleged the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena distributed Rs 12 crore in Nashik, Congresss Pune candidate Ravindra Dhangekar protested inside a local police station demanding FIR against BJP for distribution of cash. NCP (SP) leader Rohit Pawar also accused BJP candidate Sujay Vikhe-Patil of giving cash for votes in Ahmednagar. Posting a purported video of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde alighting from a helicopter in Nashik with two security personnel lugging at least two heavy bags, Raut demanded to know why the CM travelled with such bulky luggage for just a two-hour-long poll campaign trip. Raut claimed that the bags hauled by the CMs security personnel may have been filled with around Rs 12-13 crore and demanded a statement from the government. NCP (SP) leader Rohit Pawar posted another supposed video showing bundles of cash lying on the road in the Ahmednagar constituency and claimed that it contained prasad for disbursing among the voters. Today, a packet arrived here in the name of everyone called Raja with the prasad and a plea by the guardian minister to vote for his party. The irony is that in many villages, the local refused to accept the prasad and in others the village elders siphoned off half the prasad, said Pawar in a jibe at the BJPs candidate from Ahmednagar Sujay Vikhe-Patil, who is battling against NCP (SP)s challenger Nilesh Lanke. Pawar said more complaints of prasad packets are pouring in and alleged that there are reports of more than Rs 2,000 crore cash being splurged by the ruling side to get votes and buy out leaders of opposition parties. Dhangekar alleged that last night in Pune, a large amount of cash was distributed during the weekend to lure the voters in the Sahakar Nagar slums in his constituency reportedly supporters of the ruling MahaYuti. State BJP President Chandrashekhar Bawankule dismissed the MVAs allegations saying They are staring at defeat in the allegations and hence it is not surprising that they are levelling such baseless charges. Meanwhile, the NCP (SP) alleged wrongdoing after CCTV cameras got turned off for 45 minutes at a godown where the EVMs from the Baramati Lok Sabha constituency were stored in Pune district. The election authorities, however, clarified that a cable of the cameras had to be removed for a short period during some electrical work on the premises in the morning.

Maratha polarisation, agrarian crisis loom over Maha battle

MUMBAI: In the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections, 11 constituencies will go to poll on Monday in Maharashtra where BJP-led Mahayuti has a major task to contain polarisation of Maratha community and counter agrarian issues to retain the seats. There are 298 candidates in fray in Nandurbar, Jalgaon, Raver, Jalna, Aurangabad, Mawal, Pune, Shirur, Ahmednagar, Shirdi and Beed seats, where votes will be cast in 23, 284 polling booths. In this phase, BJP has seven MPs while Shiv Sena has two, and NCP (SP) and AIMIMone each. In Beed, former union minister late Gopinath Mundes daughter Pankaja Munde is pitted against Sharad Pawar-led NCP candidate Bajrang Sonawane. Munde is banking on OBC communities and looking to win over Maratha community. Her opponent Sonawane, who lost 2019 Lok sabha election to her sister Pritam Munde, is relying on 3 Ms -- Marathas, Mahars and Muslims. He pins hopes on Maratha polarisation and farmers anger to counter OBC polarisation. In Pune, BJPs Murlidhar Mohan is contesting against Congress MLA Ravindra Dhangekar. PM Narendra Modi and MNS chief Raj Thackeray campaigned for him while Rahul Gandhi, Sharad Pawar and Uddhav Thackeray sought votes for Dhangekar. Focusing on national issues, Mohar sought votes in Modis name. Dhangekar raised local issues. In recent Kasaba Peth assembly bypoll, Dhangekar had emerged as a giant killer by defeating the BJP candidate. BJP candidate Sujay Vikhe Patil is contesting against NCP (SP) candidate Nilesh Lanke in Ahmednagar. Patil is son of senior BJP leader and revenue minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil and his great grand-father had started co-operative-based sugar factory in Pravara Nagar in Ahmednagar. Lanke has been saying he will work for people, not for big business houses. He is capitalising on farmers anger due to fall in onion prices and rise in fertilizer and chemical prices. Aurangabad is witnessing a tri-angular contest among AIMIM MP Imtiyaz Jalil, Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Senas Chandrakant Khaire and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Senas Sandeep Bhumare. Shindes Sena is trying to polarise voters on Hindu-Muslim lines, AIMIM candidate is trying to consolidate his own vote bank and Khaire is raising Bhumare getting liquor licences in family members names. Raver seat has been a BJP bastion for the last 30 years and Leva Patil community candidate gets elected from here. BJP has fielded former BJP minister Eknath Khadses daughter-in-law and MP Raksha Khadse who belongs to Leva Patil community while NCP (SP) has fieled Sriram Patil, a Maratha. Apart from caste consolidations, banana farmers issues are much talked about in this election. Political observers say that farmers issues will have key impact apart from Maratha quota leader Manoj Patils stir. Opposition is heavily relying on anti-incumbency, raising farmers and local issues and caste combination, while BJP is trying to consolidate Hindu votes, an analyst said. Tri-angular contest Aurangabad will have a tri-angular contest among AIMIM MP Imtiyaz Jalil, Uddhav Thackeray-led Chandrakant Khaire and Eknath Shinde-led Sandeep Bhumare who is banking on pro-Hindu ideology.

Live: Lok Sabha Polls Phase 4 | Fate of candidates in 96 seats to be decided

May 13, 2024. Monday. A total of 96 constituencies across 10 states and union territories goes to the polls in the fourth phase of the 82-day long, seven-phase polling. The fate of 283 seats were sealed in the first three phases held on April 19, April 26, and May 7. The voters turnout recorded in the first three phases reads as 66.1%, 66.7%, and 61%, respectively. Phase-IV will witness simultaneous elections for the Andhra Pradesh assembly (175 seats) and the Lok Sabha (25 seats). In Telangana, 17 Lok Sabha seats are up for grabs. Key candidates The key candidates in the fray in Phase IV include Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi, TMC's Mahua Moitra, Shatrughan Sinha and Yusuf Pathan, and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and YS Sharmila of the Congress. For the BJP, big names include Union ministers G Kishan Reddy, Arjun Munda, Ajay Mishra Teni, Giriraj Singh and Nityanand Rai, along with party leaders Sakshi Maharaj, Dilip Ghosh, Pankaja Munde, Bandi Sanjay, Madhavi Latha, and Daggubati Purandeswari, who will feature on the ballot. Srinagar Srinagar, witnessing the first parliamentary polls since the revocation of Article 370, will see a three-cornered contest between the National Conference's Agha Ruhullah, People's Democratic Party leader Waheed Para and the Altaf Bukhari-led Apni Partys Mohammad Ashraf Mir, who is contesting as an NDA candidate. The counting of votes will be taken up on June 4 nationwide. Phase IV Andhra Pradesh: All 25 seats Telangana: All 17 seats Jharkhand: 4 out of 14 seats Odisha: 4 out of 21 seats Uttar Pradesh: 13 out of 80 seats Madhya Pradesh: 8 out of 29 seats Bihar: 5 out of 40 seats Maharashtra: 11 out of 48 seats West Bengal: 8 out of 42 seats Jammu and Kashmir: 1 out of 5 seats Andhra Pradesh: All 175 assembly seats Andhra votes for Lok Sabha, Assembly polls in single phase Phase 4 will see elections being held for the 175-member Andhra Pradesh assembly, along with the 25 Lok Sabha seats from the state. YSRCP president Jagan (Pulivendula), TDP supremo N Chandrababu Naidu (Kuppam) and Janasena chief and actor Pawan Kalyan (Pithapuram), among others, are in the Assembly poll race. AP Congress president and Jagan's sister YS Sharmila (Kadapa) and BJP state chief Purandeswari (Rajamahendravaram), among others, are in the Lok Sabha poll fray. The YSRCP is contesting in all 175 Assembly seats and 25 Lok Sabha segments in the state. As part of a seat-sharing deal among NDA partners, the TDP was allocated 144 Assembly and 17 Lok Sabha constituencies, while the BJP will contest from six Lok Sabha and 10 Assembly seats. The Janasena will contest two Lok Sabha and 21 Assembly seats. As many as 454 candidates are in the fray for Lok Sabha and 2,387 for Assembly polls, according to Andhra Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer MK Meena. Telangana: All 17 seats in fray after electrifying campaign After a high-decibel campaign, including by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the top leaders of Congress and BRS, the stage is now set for polling on Sunday to elect 17 Lok Sabha members from the state in a single phase. The Election Commission has also made arrangements to conduct a bypoll for the Secunderabad (Cantonment) Assembly seat to be held tomorrow. As many as 625 candidates, including Union Minister and Telangana BJP president G Kishan Reddy, the party's national general secretary Bandi Sanjay Kumar and senior leader Etala Rajender are among the saffron party candidates while the Congress fielded among others, BRS turncoats Danam Nagender and K Kavya. AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi is seeking re-election from the party's bastion of Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency and the BJP has fielded a political novice but enthusiastic K Madhavi Latha who has begun a spirited campaign. The former IPS officer RS Praveen Kumar and sitting MP Nama Nageswar Rao, among others, are in the poll fray from former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao-led BRS. Apart from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, several union ministers including Rajnath Singh and Amit Shah, and Congress leaders Mallikrajun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy canvassed for their respective party candidates. Over 3.31 crore voters are expected to exercise their franchise in 35,356 polling stations across the state. Telangana recorded 62 percent voter turnout in the 2019 parliamentary elections. The BRS (then TRS) won nine seats, BJP four, Congress three and AIMIM one seat in the 2019 general elections. Uttar Pradesh: Akhliesh's legacy in play as 13 seats go to polls Voting for the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, covering 13 parliamentary constituencies, will take place on Monday, with all eyes on the prestigious Kannauj seat from which Samajwadi Party president and former MP Akhilesh Yadav is seeking re-election. Another prominent candidate in the fray in this round is Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Mishra Teni, who is contesting from Kheri. Voting will take place in Shahjahanpur (SC), Kheri, Dhaurahra, Sitapur, Hardoi (SC), Misrikh (SC), Unnao, Farrukhabad, Etawah (SC), Kannauj, Kanpur, Akbarpur and Bahraich (SC). A total of 130 candidates are in the poll fray in this phase. Among the 13 poll-bound constituencies, Kannauj will see a contest between the SP chief and sitting BJP MP Subrat Pathak, while in Unnao, incumbent BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj (Swami Sachidanand Hari Sakshi) is pitted against SP's Annu Tandon (a former Lok Sabha MP from Unnao). Of the 13 parliamentary constituencies going to polls in the fourth phase, the BJP has reposed its faith in 11 sitting MPs by giving them tickets, while it has fielded new candidates Ramesh Awasthi from Kanpur and Anand Kumar from the Bahraich-SC seat. In the INDIA bloc, the SP has fielded candidates from 11 Lok Sabha seats in this phase, while on two seats -- Kanpur (Alok Misra) and Sitapur (Rakesh Rathor) -- candidates of the Congress are in the fray. Four BJP candidatesUnion minister Teni (Kheri), Rekha Verma (Dhaurahra), Mukesh Rajput (Farrukhabad) and Devendra Singh alias Bhole (Akbarpur)are eyeing a hat trick, while Rajesh Verma is eyeing a fifth term from Sitapur. Maharashtra: 11 seats in action Maharashtra, with its 48 Lok Sabha seats, is the second-largest contributor to the Lower House of Parliament after Uttar Pradesh. In the fourth phase, polling will take place across 11 Lok Sabha constituencies in the state. These Lok Sabha constituencies are Nandurbar, Jalgaon, Raver, Jalna, Aurangabad, Maval, Pune, Shirur, Ahmednagar, Shirdi, and Beed. In the first phase of voting for the general polls, Ramtek, Nagpur, Bhandara-Gondiya, Gadchiroli-Chimur, and Chandrapur were in the fray. The voter turnout in this phase stood at 63.71 percent. Buldhana, Nanded, Akola, Amravati, Wardha, Yavatmal-Washim, Hingoli and Parbhani went to the polls in the second phase. The final polling percentage in this phase was 62.71 percent. In the third phase on May 7, voting took place across 11 constituencies - Raigad, Baramati, Osmanabad, Latur, Solapur, Madha, Sangli, Satara, Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg, Kolhapur, and Hatkanangle. The voter turnout in this phase stood at 63.55 percent. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP won 23 out of 25 contested seats, while the undivided Shiv Sena secured 18 out of 23 seats. Elections to the 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra will be held in five phases on April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13, and May 20. West Bengal: Fate of several star candidates to be decided Congress' Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, TMC's Shatrughan Sinha, Mahua Moitra and Yusuf Pathan, BJP's SS Ahluwalia and Dilip Ghosh will be among the candidates whose fates will be decided in the EVMs as eight Lok Sabha constituencies in West Bengal will go to the polls in the fourth phase on Monday. Spread over Murshidabad, Nadia, Purba Bardhaman, Paschim Bardhaman and Birbhum districts, the problems flagged by voters in these constituencies vary from migrant labour, drinking water supply and drying up of industries, while the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) notification is a bone of contention between the TMC and BJP in some places. Polling will be held in Baharampur, Krishnanagar, Ranaghat (SC), Bardhaman Purba (SC), Bardhaman-Durgapur, Asansol, Bolpur (SC) and Birbhum in West Bengal in the fourth round of the Lok Sabha polls. Film star-turned-politician Shatrughan Sinha is seeking re-election from Asansol and is pitted against the BJP's veteran leader SS Ahluwalia. In Krishnanagar, the TMC has put up its outspoken leader Mahua Moitra, who was expelled from the 17th Lok Sabha last December, against BJP's Amrita Roy, a member of the Krishnanagar royal family. Former Bengali cine celebrity Satabdi Roy is seeking a fourth term from the Birbhum seat, which is now shorn of its maverick TMC leader Anubrata Mondal, lodged in Tihar jail in connection with an alleged cattle smuggling case. Congress' leader in the outgoing Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, fighting for a sixth consecutive term from Baharampur, is set to see his clout tested in the seat considered his fortress for the last three decades, with the TMC having fielded former Indian cricketer Yusuf Pathan and the BJP's Nirmal Kumar Saha. BJP's former West Bengal president Dilip Ghosh, whose controversial comments on various issues and against TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee have often made headlines, is contesting from Bardhaman-Durgapur, having been shifted by the saffron party from Kharagpur, where he had won in 2019. Trinamool Congress has put up former Indian cricketer Kirti Azad from the seat, while CPI(M) has fielded Sukriti Ghosal. BJP's Jagannath Sarkar is seeking re-election from Ranaghat constituency, which has a significant Matua population. The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) has been a profound issue of debate here between the saffron party and the TMC. TMC announced the candidature of Mukut Mani Adhikari for the seat soon after he joined the party, leaving the BJP, of which he was an MLA from Ranaghat Dakshin assembly segment. Asit Kumar Mal is seeking re-election from Bolpur on a TMC ticket, having been pitted against Priya Saha of BJP and Shyamali Pradhan of the CPI (M). In Bardhaman Purba, TMC fielded psychiatrist Sharmila Sarkar against BJP's folk singer candidate Ashim Kumar Sarkar, who is the saffron party's MLA from Haringhata Assembly segment, and CPI(M)'s Nirav Kha. Jharkhand: Four reserved seats in fray The stage is set for voting in Jharkhand's four Lok Sabha constituenciesSinghbhum, Khunti, Lohardaga and Palamuon Monday amidst heavy security deployments in all polling booths. Of the four Lok Sabha seats, three are reserved for Schedule Tribe (ST), while Palamu is reserved for Schedule Caste (SC) candidates. Interestingly, the number of female voters is higher than the number of male voters in three tribal seats. More than 64.37 lakh electors, including 32.07 lakh female voters, are eligible to exercise their franchise in the four constituencies in the state, an election official said. A total of 45 candidates, including seven from Khunti, 15 from Lohardaga, nine from Palamu and 14 from Singhbhum, are in the poll fray. An interesting fight is likely in all three tribal seats as the JMM-led ruling alliance and the BJP-led opposition in Jharkhand have put all their efforts into galvanising people's support in their favour. In Singhbhum, BJP's Geeta Kora, who had won the seat on Congress ticket in 2019, has locked horns with INDIA bloc's Joba Manjhi, who is a JMM MLA from Manoharpur assembly seat. Khunti is heading for a direct fight between Union Minister and BJP nominee Arjun Munda and the INDIA bloc's Kalicharan Munda. The Lohardaga seat might see a triangular contest after JMM's Bishunpur MLA Chamra Linda filed nomination as an Independent candidate against BJP's Samri Oraon and INDIA bloc's Sukhdeo Bhagat. The Palamu seat is set for a direct fight between the BJP's sitting MP Vishnu Dayal Ram and RJD's Mamta Bhuiyan as INDIA bloc candidate.

Maharashtra: Transgender community in Jalgaon demands rights, reservations against vote

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After Madhavi, BJPs Navneet Rana repeats arrow gesture at mosque in Maharashtra

Following Madhavi Lathas controversial shooting-arrow gesture towards a mosque in Hyderabad, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Amravati MP Navneet Rana repeated the similar action while passing through a mosque in Jalgaon, Maharashtra. A video, which has gone viral on social media platforms, shows Rana during an election rally donning a saffron scarf. Upon reaching 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 .

BJP candidate will win Jalgaon seat by 5 lakh vote margin, says Maharashtra Minister Girish Mahajan

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11 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra to vote on May 13 in 4th phase; Danve, Pankaja, Kolhe in fray

The 11 constituencies - Nandurbar, Jalgaon, Raver, Jalna, Aurangabad, Maval, Pune, Shirur, Ahmednagar, Shirdi and Beed - are spread across the central Marathwada as well as northern and western regions of the state. Voting will take place from 7 am to 6 pm at 23,284 polling centres, according to data provided by the office of the state's chief electoral officer.

11 Maharashtra LS Seats to Witness Battle of Titans on May 13: Danve, Pankaja, Kolhe Lead the Charge

11 Maharashtra LS Seats to Witness Battle of Titans on May 13: Danve, Pankaja, Kolhe Lead the Charge Polling will be held on Monday for the fourth phase of Lok Sabha polls to 11 constituencies in Maharashtra where Union minister Raosaheb Danve, BJP leader Pankaja Munde and actor-turned-politician Amol Kolhe are among the prominent candidates. More than 2.28 crore voters are eligible to exercise their franchise to seal the fate of 298 candidates in the fourth phase of elections in the state. The 11 constituencies - Nandurbar, Jalgaon, Raver, Jalna, Aurangabad, Maval, Pune, Shirur, Ahmednagar, Shirdi and Beed - are spread across the central Marathwada as well as northern and western regions of the state. Voting will take place from 7 am to 6 pm at 23,284 polling centres, according to data provided by the office of the state's chief electoral officer. In the 11 constituencies covered in the fourth phase, there are 2,28,01,151 registered voters -- 1,18,59,645 men, 1,09,40,234 women and 1,272 third gender persons. The BJP has renominated Union minister Danve from Jalna constituency and Sujay Vikhe Patil in Ahmednagar, and fielded former state minister Pankaja Munde from Beed. Actor Amol Kolhe is the NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) candidate from Shirur Lok Sabha seat in Pune district. In Marathwada, it is the BJP versus Congress in Jalna, and the Uddhav Thackeray-headed Shiv Sena (UBT) versus Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena in Aurangabad. In Beed, the BJP has fielded former state minister Pankaja Munde instead of sitting MP and her younger sister Pritam Munde. Pankaja's main rival will be Bajrang Sonawane of the NCP (SP). In Shirur, sitting MP Kolhe of the NCP (SP) is pitted against Shivajirao Adhalrao Patil, who is contesting as candidate of the NCP led by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. After Baramati in Pune district, Shirur is another prestige battle for Ajit Pawar who has publicly stated that he wants to ensure the defeat of Kolhe. In northern Maharashtra's Nandurbar (ST-reserved), sitting BJP MP Heena Gavit and Congress' Gowaal Padvi are locked in a straight contest. In Ahmednagar in western Maharashtra, BJP's Sujay Vikhe Patil is taking on Nilesh Lanke of the NCP (SP). Lanke, the MLA from Parner in Ahmednagar district, sided with Ajit Pawar when the NCP split in July 2023. However, he later returned to the Sharad Pawar camp. In Jalgaon, it is a BJP versus NCP (SP) battle. In Raver also, which comes under Jalgaon district, the BJP and the Sharad Pawar-led outfit are taking on each other. In western Maharashtra's Maval, the two rival Shiv Senas are locked in a bitter fight post the 2022 split in the party. In Pune city, the BJP and the Congress are the main contenders. In Shirdi constituency, where the famous Saibaba temple is located, the Shiv Sena led by Shinde is taking on the Shiv Sena (UBT). Maharashtra has 48 Lok Sabha seats, the second highest after 80 in Uttar Pradesh. Out of the 48 seats, voting has been completed in 24 in the first three phases of elections. Polling for the fifth and final phase covering 13 seats will take place on May 20.

Unveiling the Global Pride of Sindhi Awards 2024: Embracing and Honoring the Rich Heritage of Sindh

Unveiling the Global Pride of Sindhi Awards 2024: Embracing and Honoring the Rich Heritage of Sindh Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 11: In a resplendent showcase of culture and camaraderie, ''Global Pride of Sindhi Awards 2024,'' spearheaded by *Dr Gurmukh Jagwani- Ex. MLC, MOC (G) JALGAON, Dr Raju Manwani - International Chairman VSSS, Dr. Murli Adnani- Chairman Friends of International Sindhis, Dr. Pitamber (Peter) Dhalwani- Suhina Sindhi Pune, Jeetu Jagwani, Raju Khetwani, Dr. Bharati Chhabria, by the esteemed Sant Sai Sadhram Ji was an ode to the vibrant tapestry of Sindhi heritage and the remarkable contributions of Sindhis across the globe. This illustrious event that took place on _May 7, 2024, at the prestigious Mukesh Parel Auditorium in Juhu, Mumbai, delivered an enchanting celebration of excellence, unity, and cultural pride. ''Global Pride of Sindhi Awards 2024'' beckons luminaries from diverse spheres be it the corridors of business, the realms of arts, the bastions of academia, or the heartstrings of philanthropy to converge in a jubilant symphony honouring those who have tirelessly championed Sindhi culture on the global stage. The gala affair unfolded as a mesmerizing tapestry of elegance and grandeur, where distinguished guests gathered to pay homage to individuals and organizations whose unwavering dedication has not only enriched but also propelled Sindhi heritage to new heights of acclaim and admiration. As the evening unfolded, it served as a luminous beacon, illuminating the myriad facets of Sindhi culture and heritage, casting a radiant spotlight on the profound and invaluable contributions of Sindhis worldwide. Dr Gurmukh Jagwani- Ex. MLC, MOC (G) JALGAON, Dr Raju Manwani - International Chairman VSSS, Dr. Murli Adnani- Chairman Friends of International Sindhis, Dr. Pitamber (Peter) Dhalwani- Suhina Sindhi Pune, Jeetu Jagwani, Raju Khetwani, Dr. Bharati Chhabria collectively quoted saying, Through this celebration, we endeavour not only to honour the past but also to ignite a flame of inspiration that shall continue to guide future generations in preserving and perpetuating our rich legacy. With the blessings of Hazir Swaroop Sain Sadhram Sahib ji and Shehehzada Sain Rohit Lal Sahib.

Ahead of 4th phase Lok Sabha elections, high-pitched campaigns across 11 constituencies of Maharashtra to end today

Among the constituencies going to polls in Maharashtra on May 13 are Pune City, Maval, Shrirur, Ahmednagar, Shirdi, Nandurbar, Jalgaon, Raver, Jalna, Beed and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.

Five persons detained for showing black flags to Devendra Fadnavis` convoy

The incident took place at Karvand Naka in Shirpur, he said. Fadnavis was on his way to Jalgaon to campaign after finishing a rally in Shirpur when the protesters came on the road, the official said

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mid-day speaks with BJPs Jalgaon candidate Smita Wagh about challenges she faces

Five Persons Held for Displaying Black Flags to Fadnavis' Motorcade

Five Persons Held for Displaying Black Flags to Fadnavis' Motorcade Five people were detained by police in north Maharashtra's Dhule district after they showed black flags to Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' convoy on Wednesday afternoon and released later, a police official said here. The incident took place at Karvand Naka in Shirpur, he said. Fadnavis was on his way to Jalgaon to campaign after finishing a rally in Shirpur when the protesters came on the road, the official said. They belonged to Adivasi and Koli communities and wanted to protest as their long-pending demands had not been fulfilled. They were taken to Shirpur police station and released after giving a warning, the official added.

We want Bharat sarkar, not Modi sarkar, says Uddhav Thackeray

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray makes impassioned speech at rally in Jalgaon, says Constitution must be saved at all costs

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Drawing a blank to create awareness about voting

Officials are invoking ancient concept of tabula rasa or blank slate to pique Jalgaon students interest

Heres how Jalgaon has enticed its residents to come vote

Different methods were used to target different categories of people, from youth to first-time voters and women

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.

Collectors take initiatives to boost turnout in Maharashtra's Jalgaon, reach out to elderly voters

Jalgaon Collector Ayush Prasad leads efforts to increase voter turnout by distributing slips personally. Initiatives involve awareness campaigns, booth-level officers, and special nodal officers. Mahesh Zagde donates marriage funds to Chief Minister's relief fund, setting a societal example.

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.

Summer trains between SMV Bengaluru, Sambalpur and Surat, Brahmapur

Visakhapatnam : To accommodate the extra passengers in summer, special trains will run between SMV Bengaluru-Sambalpur and Surat Brahmapur. Train No. 08321 Sambalpur, the SMV Bengaluru special train, will leave Sambalpur on Thursdays at 6.45 pm on May 9 and 16, reach Duvvada on the next day at 4.55 am and leave at 5 am to reach SMV Bengaluru at 11.30 pm. In the return direction, Train No. 08322 SMV Bengaluru, Sambalpur special train will leave SMV Bengaluru on Saturdays at 1.30 am on May 11 and 18, reach Duvvada at 8.30 pm, and depart at 8.35 pm to reach Sambalpur on the next day at 6.30 am, according to a statement issued by K. Saandeep, senior divisional commercial manager of Waltair Division. These special trains will have stoppages at Bargarh Road, Balangir, Titlagarh, Kesinga, Muniguda, Singapur Road, Rayagada, Parvatipuram, Bobbili, Vizianagaram, Kothavalasa, Pendurthi, Duvvada, Rajahmundry, Vijayawada, Ongole, Gudur, Renigunta, Tirupati, Katpadi, Jolarpettai and Krishnarajapuram. Similarly, Train No. 09069 Surat Brahmapur Special will leave Surat at 2.20 pm on Wednesdays from May 1 to 26 and reach Rayagada at 2 pm. In the return direction, 09070 Brahmapur, Surat special will leave Brahmapur at 10 pm on Thursdays from May 22 to June 27 and reach Surat at 6.30 am on Saturdays. This train will have stoppages at Nandubar, Dharangaon, Jalgaon, Bhusaval, Akola, Wardha, Nagpur, Tumsar Road, Gondia, Durg, Raipur, Mahasamund, Khariar Road, Kantabanji, Titlagarh, Kesinga, Muniguda, Singapur Road, Rayagada, Parvatipuram, Bobbili, Vizianagaram, Srikakulam Road and Palasa.

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).

Ujjawal Nikam should have contested from Jalgaon: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut

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Ujjwal Nikam, prosecutor who became celebrity, to face 'Janata ki Adalat' as Lok Sabha candidate

Born in North Maharashtra's Jalgaon, he started practicing as a lawyer in 1979, but shot to fame for the first time when he was appointed as special public prosecutor in the 1993 serial blasts case. The case reached its conclusion more than a decade later and a hundred accused were convicted while 23 others were acquitted.

447 Candidates Nominated for 11 Tripura Assembly Seats Up for Grabs on May 13

447 Candidates Nominated for 11 Tripura Assembly Seats Up for Grabs on May 13 A total of 447 candidates have filed nomination forms for the fourth phase of Lok Sabha polling in Maharashtra on Thursday, which was the last date for the process, an official said. Eleven constituencies in north Maharashtra, western Maharashtra and Marathwada will go to polls in the fourth phase on May 13. As per poll officials, 18 candidates have filed their papers in Nandurbar, 24 in Jalgaon, 31 in Raver, 47 in Jalna, 51 in Aurangabad, 38 in Maval, 42 in Pune, 46 in Shirur, 43 in Ahmednagar, 31 in Shirdi and 76 in Beed.

Communal politics does not work in rural India, says Rohini Khadse

Jayant Patil, Rohini Khadse and Sanjay Raut in Jalgaon file nominations for Shriram Patils candidature for the Raver Lok Sabha constituency and Karan Pawarfor Jalgaon Lok Sabha Constituency candidature

PM Modi only attacking Congress, not talking of issues facing nation, says Sharad Pawar

Talking to reporters in Jalgaon, Pawar said the campaigns of previous prime ministers highlighted their vision for the future of the country. But Modi saheb is indulging in jumlebazi (poll rhetoric) to influence people, making personal attacks and abusing the Congress.

Heatwave warning issued for 8 Maharashtra districts

Mumbai: Severe heat conditions continued to affect Maharashtra as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave warning for eight districts of the state including Mumbai, Thane and Nashik. Despite rains in some parts of the state, the temperatures have remained high with Malegaon registering the highest temperature at 43 celcius. According to the IMD, the heat wave will prevail in districts like Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Palghar as well as North Maharashtra districts of Nashik, Jalgaon, Dhule and Nandurbar on Saturday. In addition to this, it has also predicted rains in districts like Sindhudurg, Ratnagiri, Satara, Kolhapur, Sangli, Solapur, Nagar, Dharashiv, Latur, Beed, Parbhani, Nanded and Hingoli with lightening and thunderstorms. Despite intermittent rainfall, temperatures remained unyieldingly high across the state. Malegaon seized the title for the hottest location in the state, marking 43C on the mercury. On Sunday, the IMD has predicted light rains in Marathwada, Vidarbha, Khandesh and central Maharashtra, whereas some parts of Konkan, Central Maharashtra, Marathwada and Vidarbha will receive light to medium range on Monday, the officials said. In the Marathwada region, all four stations reported temperatures surpassing 40C, exceeding normal ranges by 0.4 to 3.7C. Similarly, except for Gondia at 39.8C, all nine stations in Vidarbha recorded temperatures exceeding 40C. In light of the looming heatwave, the IMD officials have advised people to take precautions to avoid heat exposure, including wearing loose and cotton clothes, covering their heads with a cloth, hat, or umbrella, staying hydrated and avoiding outdoor activities during peak heat hours.

Jalgaon Pandav Wada Case: SC orders Mosque authorities to hand over keys to govt, allows entry of Hindus to temples without any hindrance

Supreme Court on 19th Aprilruled that the keys to a 'Mosque' in Erandol Taluka, Jalgaon, will stay with the municipal council

FLY91 Launches Inaugural Flights from Goa to Agatti and Jalgaon

FLY91, a regional airline operating in India, inaugurated its inaugural flights to Agatti and Jalgaon on April 18, providing direct links to these vibrant destinations from Goas Manohar International Airport. The first flight to Agatti took off ahead of schedule at 7:10 am, arriving at Agatti Island Airport by 8:50 am. Its return journey departed... The post FLY91 Launches Inaugural Flights from Goa to Agatti and Jalgaon first appeared on India's Top Travel News Source: TravelBiz Monitor .

Khadse Gets Death Threats, Caller Names Dawood Ibrahim, Chhota Shakeel

Mumbai : Ahead of Lok Sabha polls, Maharashtra political circle was shocked with the reports of former state minister Eknath Khadse, who has announced his plans to join the BJP again, receiving death threats by an unidentified person on the names of gangsters Dawood Ibrahim and Chhota Shakeel. The senior NCP leader has lodged a police complaint at Muktai Nagar police station in Jalgaon district against the unknown caller. According to police, Khadse received calls on April 15 and 16 from unidentified numbers. The caller mentioned the names of gangsters Dawood Ibrahim and Chhota Shakeel while threatening the veteran leader. Khadse said, on April 15, around 8 a.m., he received a threatening call saying, I will kill you. At first, I thought it was a prank, so I did not take it seriously. But the calls continued with two different numbers, both seemed to have USA based numbers. The caller said I will face dire consequences and that I will be killed. On April 16 morning, I lodged a police complaint at Muktai Nagar police station against the unknown caller. I have not received any special security from the police, he said. Khadse, the former BJP-man, is currently with the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar). However, he had earlier this month announced that he would soon return to the BJP. A police official said, A case of non-cognizable offense has been registered against an unknown person under relevant provisions. At present, the police have not been able to trace the callers yet, but the investigation is underway. Earlier too, Khadse had received threat calls from the underworld. Khadse was revenue minister in the Devendra Fadnavis-led BJP government in Maharashtra, however, he had to resign in June 2016 following cases of land-related dispute with alleged interest of his family surfaced. He had accused the state party leadership, especially Fadnavis, for his exit from the cabinet. He quit the party in October 2020 after being sidelined and immediately joined the undivided NCP. He was elected to the legislative council in July 2022. His daughter-in-law Raksha Khadse is the sitting MP from Raver constituency, and again fighting on the BJP ticket in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

1 Dead, More Casualties Feared After Blast In Chemical Factory At Maharashtra's Jalgaon

The entire factory caught fire after the explosion

Uddhav Bats for Coalition Government in India

Mumbai : Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday said that the upcoming general election is a battle to save democracy and stop dictatorship. He advocated for the coalition government in the country. Without taking names of Raj Thackeray and Prakash Ambedkar, he said that the people are well aware about the people who have extended their unconditional support to the BJP and are pretending to be contesting against the BJP. On the occasion of Gudi Padwa, the beginning of Marathi new year, Raj Thackeray announced his unconditional support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Mr. Ambedkar has decided to contest Lok Sabha elections separately after his alliance talks with the Maha Vikas Aghadi failed. The people now know who is pretending to contest the election against the BJP, but actually helping the Modi-led party. They will support those who are fighting to save the Constitution and democracy, Mr. Thackeray said. Claiming that coalition governments worked better in India, the Shiv Sena UBT leader said, We are against the dictatorial and authoritative government. The country has a history where every alliance government, be it of Atal Bihari Vajpayee or Dr Manmohan Singh, has performed well. In fact, the country has progressed the most only during alliance governments. Speaking at his residence Matoshree in Mumbai, where office-bearers of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) and Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) from Jalgaon district joined his party, Mr. Thackeray said that for the first time in the last 10 years, large scale discontent was visible in the country. Autocracy is detrimental to the country. Barring some exceptions, coalition governments have worked in the country. We want a strong country and a coalition government. We want a strong leader, but who can take everyone together, he said.

Setback for BJP in Madha as Dhairyasheel Mohite Patil quits party ahead of LS polls

Setback for BJP in Madha as Dhairyasheel Mohite Patil quits party ahead of LS polls In a big blow to Maharashtra's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) unit, Dhairyasheel Mohite Patil resigned from the party. He represented the Madha Lok Sabha constituency. According to reports, upset over not getting the ticket in the upcoming elections, he sent his resignation to BJP President Chandrashekhar Bawankule. The BJP chose sitting MP Ranjit Singh Naik Nimbalkar over him for the Madha seat. On Thursday, Patil met Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) party chief Sharad Pawar in Pune. The Madha constituency was formed in 2009 after delimitation and Sharad Pawar was the first Lok Sabha member elected from Madha in 2009. Maharashtra has 48 Lok Sabha seats, the second-largest after Uttar Pradesh. The Lok Sabha polls will be held in the state in five phases from April 19 to May 20. In the first phase on April 19, Ramtek, Nagpur, Bhandara-Gondiya, Gadchiroli-Chimur, and Chandrapur will go to polls. Buldhana, Akola, Amravati, Wardha, Yavatmal-Washim, Hingoli, Nanded, and Parbhani will vote in the second phase on April 26. Raigad, Baramati, Osmanabad, Latur, Solapur, Madha, Sangli, Satara, Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg, and Kolhapur will vote in the third phase on May 7. Polling will be held across Nandurbhar, Jalgaon, Raver, Jalna, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maval, Pune, Shirur, Ahmednagar, Beed, and Shirdi in the fourth phase on May 13. Dhule, Dindori, Nashik, Palghar, Kalyan, Thane, Mumbai North, Mumbai North-West, Mumbai North-East, Mumbai North-Central, Mumbai South and Mumbai South-Central will vote in the final phase on May 20. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP won 23 out of 25 seats it contested in alliance with the undivided Shiv Sena. Votes will be counted on June 4. (ANI)

Sharad Pawars NCP (SP) announces 3rd list of candidates; Shashikant Shinde to contest from Satara

Businessman Shriram Patil has been fielded from the Raver seat in Jalgaon

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.

As former minister Khadse heads to BJP, his daughter says will stay in Sharad Pawar's party

As former minister Khadse heads to BJP, his daughter says will stay in Sharad Pawar's party Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) leader Rohini Khadse, whose father and MLC Eknath Khadse is set to return to the BJP, on Monday ruled out any switch over and asserted she will remain with her current party and follow its ideology. Eknath Khadse, a former state cabinet minister, has said he would be returning to the BJP in a fortnight after snapping ties with the NCP (SP), which he joined in 2020 post spending almost four decades in the saffron party. Rohini Khadse, who was in Pune to attend a meeting at NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar's residence at Modibaug, told reporters she is not planning any switch over. Asked about her father's decision to go back to the BJP, she said he is competent to speak on his political move and has already clarified his stand. ''I have decided to remain with Sharad Pawar saheb and the NCP's ideology. The NCP has given us support in the last three-and-a-half years. Considering that support and the party's ideology, I can not think of leaving him. So I will remain in the party. I am here because I like the NCP's ideology. One should work where he or she finds happiness,'' she maintained. Rohini Khadse said her party workers and leaders were with her. Notably, the BJP has given ticket to Eknath Khadse's daughter-in-law Raksha from the Raver Lok Sabha constituency in Jalgaon district, from where she is the party's sitting MP. Eknath Khadse had first resigned as a minister following allegations of irregularities in a land deal in Pune district and quit the BJP in 2016. In 2020, he joined the undivided NCP after differences with senior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, who is now a deputy CM. ''I have decided to go back to the BJP as it is my home. I have served the party for four decades. I express my gratitude towards Sharad Pawar who helped me during distress. I have spoken to BJP president J P Nadda and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. I will join the party in New Delhi in the next 15 days,'' he said earlier.

Amid Khadse's announcement of returning to BJP, Mahajan calls him 'extinguished lamp'

Amid Khadse's announcement of returning to BJP, Mahajan calls him 'extinguished lamp' Maharashtra BJP leader Girish Mahajan on Sunday termed his former colleague Eknath Khadse an ''extinguished lamp''. The comment comes amid Khadse's announcement that he would be going back to the BJP, which he had quit in 2020 before joining the undivided Nationalist Congress Party. Khadse chose to side with Sharad Pawar when the NCP split in July last year after Ajit Pawar and eight MLAs joined the Eknath Shinde government. ''He is like an extinguished lamp. Even a gram panchayat is not in his hand. He used to control a bank, but the board of directors has also changed, and new board members do not listen to him. Why make his decision so important?'' Mahajan told reporters. His wife and daughter have lost elections in the past, said Mahajan, who has been Khadse's arch-rival in Jalgaon district. Incidentally, Khadse, who was leader of opposition in the Assembly between 2009 and 2014, was a contender for the post of chief minister when the BJP won 120-odd seats in the 2014 Assembly polls. However, he was beaten to the top post by Devendra Fadnavis. Khadse had to be content with some important portfolios but was made to resign from the Fadnavis ministry in 2016 after he faced allegations of irregularities in a land deal. His daughter Rohini Khadse was given a ticket by the BJP in the 2019 Assembly polls from Muktainagar but she was defeated by Independent candidate Chandrakant Nimba Patil. Eknath Khadse had at the time blamed BJP leaders for the defeat. MLA Patil said he has extended support to the NDA but added he would be able to comment only once Khadse joins the BJP officially. Meanwhile, Rohini Khadse, in a post on X earlier in the day, said she would not follow her father into the BJP and would remain with the NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar). Khadse's daughter-in-law Raksha Khadse remains BJP Lok Sabha MP from Raver since 2014.

Police arrest two men in Thane district, claim detection of a dozen burglary cases

Police arrest two men in Thane district, claim detection of a dozen burglary cases The police in Maharashtras Thane district have claimed to have detected nearly 12 burglary cases with the arrest of two men, an official said on Saturday. The arrest of Avinash Dhanaji Shinde and Samsung Ruben Daniel, both 25, came during the investigation into a housebreaking incident at Kalyan in February. Using CCTV footage, technical and other inputs, the police first arrested Shinde from the Ambernath area. Subsequently, his associate Daniel was arrested from Kalyan. The duo was involved in about a dozen similar crimes committed in Kalyan and Maharashtras Jalgaon and neighbouring Telangana state, the official said citing their interrogation. Senior inspector Shailesh Salvi of MFC police station in Kalyan said that cops have recovered stolen goods worth nearly Rs 3.62 lakh from the duo. Of the two, Daniel is named in nine cases across Maharashtra and Telangana, he added.

Sena (UBT) offers ally Congress Mumbai North, a BJP stronghold

Shiv Sena (UBT) announced candidates for 4 more Lok Sabha seats, totaling 21. Thackeray named candidates for Palghar, Kalyan, Hatkanangale, Jalgaon. Mumbai North's BJP seat lacks a candidate.

Shiv Sena (UBT) declares four more nominees; fields ex-MNS leader Vaishali Darekar in Kalyan

Shiv Sena (UBT) declares four more nominees; fields ex-MNS leader Vaishali Darekar in Kalyan The Shiv Sena (UBT) on Wednesday declared four more candidates for the Lok Sabha elections, fielding Vaishali Darekar-Rane from the high-profile Kalyan constituency, currently represented by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's son Shrikant Shinde. With this, the Uddhav Thackeray-led party has so far declared nominees for 21 seats in Maharashtra which will go to polls in five phases starting April 19. Darekar-Rane had contested from Kalyan on the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) ticket against the Shiv Sena's Anand Paranjape in 2009, finishing third by bagging 1.02 lakh votes. Speaking at a news conference, Thackeray also declared the candidatures of Satyajit Patil (Hatkanangale), Bharti Kamdi (Palghar) and Karan Pawar (Jalgaon). If his Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) ally Congress was not keen on contesting the Mumbai North constituency, his party will field a candidate there, Thackeray said. The BJP has fielded Union minister Piyush Goyal from Mumbai North. The Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde has not yet declared its candidate from Kalyan. Thackeray said Darekar-Rane and Bharti Kamdi are grassroots workers of the party. Karan Pawar, a former president of Parola Municipal Council in north Maharashtra's Jalgaon district, emerged as a surprise choice of Shiv Sena (UBT). Pawar, a BJP leader, joined the Thackeray camp along with sitting BJP MP Unmesh Patil earlier in the day. Unmesh Patil quit the BJP after he was denied a ticket from Jalgaon. The party has fielded Smita Wagh in his place this time. Thackeray also indicated that Shiv Sena (UBT) will not relent on Sangli constituency where it has already declared its candidate (Chandrahar Patil) though the Congress is seeking the seat. The candidature of Chandrahar Patil caused heartburn in the Congress which wanted to field Vishal Patil, grandson of former chief minister late Vasantdada Patil, from Sangli, its traditional bastion in western Maharashtra. ''The Shiv Sena (UBT) has ceded its traditional Kolhapur and Ramtek seats to Congress,'' Thackeray pointed out, adding that his party had already started campaigning in Sangli. Asked if there would be a friendly fight in Sangli, Thackeray said, ''Friendly fights are useless because when there is friendship, there is no contest.'' The Congress is also upset over Shiv Sena (UBT) fielding Thackeray's close aide Anil Desai from Mumbai South-Central constituency. ''If our ally (Congress) is not keen on contesting Mumbai North, we will field a candidate from that seat. We are contesting four (out of six) seats in Mumbai. We want the Congress to win rest of the two seats in Mumbai, and Shiv Sena (UBT) workers will help them,'' Thackeray added. Satyajit Patil's candidature from Hatkanangale in western Maharashtra is seen as a jolt to Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatana's Raju Shetti who was seeking Thackeray's support to contest from this constituency. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut said the party had conveyed to Shetti that he should contest on the `burning torch' symbol of Shiv Sena (UBT), which he did not agree to. Local party workers were also of the opinion that whoever contests as MVA candidate should contest on the `burning torch' symbol, he said. Shetti won the Hatkanangale seat in 2009 and 2014, but in 2019 he lost to the undivided Shiv Sena's Dhairyasheel Mane. Palghar seat is currently represented by undivided Shiv Sena's Rajendra Gavit.

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Thackeray also declared the candidature of Satyajit Patil, Bharti Kamdi and Karan Pawar from Hatkanangale, Palghar, and Jalgaon constituencies, respectively.

Maharashtra: Hours After Joining Shiv Sena (UBT), Karan Pawar Gets Lok Sabha Ticket From Jalgaon; Sitting BJP MP Joins Too

Shiv Sena (UBT) declares 4 more nominees; fields ex-MNS leader Vaishali Darekar-Rane from Kalyan

Shiv Sena announces 21 Maharashtra Lok Sabha candidates, including Vaishali Darekar-Rane for Kalyan. Thackeray hints at Mumbai North seat, mentions BJP's Piyush Goyal. Mane, Patil, Gavit hold Hatkanangale, Jalgaon, Palghar seats.

Denied ticket, BJP's Jalgaon MP Unmesh Patil joins Sena (UBT)

MUMBAI: Unmesh Patil, the BJP MP from Jalgaon in north Maharashtra who failed to get the saffron party ticket for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, joined the opposition Shiv Sena (UBT) on Wednesday. Patil joined the Sena (UBT) at 'Matoshree', the residence of party head and former state chief minister Uddhav Thackeray in suburban Mumbai, along with his followers. Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut said Patil joining the party will bolster its prospects in Jalgaon and north Maharashtra and make its path to victory easier. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has replaced Patil with Smita Wagh in the Jalgaon parliamentary constituency. Patil met Raut here on Tuesday, sparking speculation about his future political move. The BJP is fighting the Lok Sabha polls, to be held in five phases in Maharashtra from April 19 to May 20, as part of the 'Mahayuti' (grand alliance) with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) headed by Deputy CM Ajit Pawar as its two other constituents. Maharashtra has 48 Lok Sabha seats.

Lok Sabha elections | BJP in a spot in north Maharashtra as disgruntled Jalgaon MP likely to defect to Thackerays Sena

The disgruntled Unmesh Patil, a first-time MP from Jalgaon, was denied a ticket this time in favour of his party colleague Smita Wagh, a member of the Maharashtra Legislative Council

Denied poll ticket, Jalgaon MP meets Uddhav Thackeray, may quit BJP: Sources

Denied poll ticket Jalgaon MP meets Uddhav Thackeray may quit BJP Sources

Denied LS poll ticket, BJP's Jalgaon MP meets Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut; move triggers speculation

The BJP is fighting the Lok Sabha elections, to be held in five phases between April 19 and May 20, as part of the 'Mahayuti' (grand alliance) with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) headed by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar as its two other constituents.

LS polls: Sena (UBT) releases 1st list of 17 candidates; ex-Union ministers Geete, Sawant find place

Mumbai, Mar 27 (PTI) The Shiv Sena (UBT), a constituent of the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), on Wednesday released its first list of 17 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra, and said it will contest a total of 22 seats in the state. It nominated former Union ministers Anant Geete and Arvind Sawant from Raigad and South Mumbai constituencies respectively. It re-nominated all five sitting Lok Sabha MPs, who stayed with party chief Uddhav Thackeray, following the outfit's split in 2022. These lawmakers are Arvind Sawant (South Mumbai), Rajan Vichare (Thane), Vinayak Raut (Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg), Omraje Nimbalkar (Dharashiv) and Sanjay Jadhav (Parbhani). The Sena (UBT) also fielded its Rajya Sabha member Anil Desai from Mumbai South-Central, party leader Sanjay Raut said. Desai's tenure is coming to an end next month. With this, the party has now fielded four candidates from Mumbai. Sawant had resigned as a Union minister after the undivided Shiv Sena quit the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) over the power-sharing agreement in Maharashtra. Vichare represents Thane, the home turf of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, whose rebellion triggered a split in the Shiv Sena founded by Bal Thackeray in 1966. The Sena (UBT) also fielded veteran party leader Chandrakant Khaire from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Khaire had lost to All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) candidate Imtiaz Jaleel in 2019. From Mumbai North-East, the party fielded Sanjay Patil, a former Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MLA and MP who later joined the Shiv Sena. From Mumbai North-West, the party nominated Amol Kirtikar, son of Shiv Sena MP Gajanan Kirtikar, who owes allegiance to CM Shinde-led Sena. The party also named Narendra Khedekar as its candidate from Buldhana, Sanjay Deshmukh from Yavatmal-Washim, Sanjay Wakchowre-Patil from Maval, Rajabhau Waje from Nashik, Bhausaheb Wakchaure from Shirdi and Nagesh Patil Ashtikar from Hingoli. The Uddhav Thackeray-led party is a constituent of the opposition MVA alliance in the state. Another MVA ally, NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) is yet to officially declare its candidates in the state for the April-May Lok Sabha polls. On the other hand, the Congress, which is also a part of the state-level grouping of the opposition parties, has declared its candidates on some seats where there is no tussle with its alliance partners. Maharashtra, which has 48 Lok Sabha seats, the second highest after Uttar Pradesh (80), will vote in five phases starting from April 19. Shiv Sena will contest a total of 22 seats. Candidates for five seats will be announced in the next two days for Palghar, Kalyan Dombivli, Mumbai North, Hatkanangale, Jalgaon. The names have been finalised, Raut said. He said Raju Shetti of the Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatana wants to contest from the Hatkanangale seat with the support of the Shiv Sena (UBT). This is the seat the undivided Shiv Sena won in 2019. The party will take a call on whether to field a candidate from Hatkanangale or support Shetti, he added. PTI PR NP Disclaimer: This article is published from a syndicated feed and has not been edited by the Deccan Chronicle team

Maharashtra: Jai Shri Ram written on mosque wall with Holi colour sparks protest

Protests rocked Majalgaon village in Maharashtras Beed district after some unidentified miscreant defaced the wall of Markazi Masjid on Monday evening, by writing Jai Shri Ram with Holi colours. The incident, which occurred during the Holi festivities, has sparked outrage among the local Muslim community. MaharashtraProtests rock Majalgaon in Beed district after somebody wrote 'Jai 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 .

Mumbai Diary | BJP strategist picks up key candidates

BJPs national general secretary Vinod Tawde has been instrumental in selecting suitable candidates for the party in the Lok Sabha polls. Despite strong opposition from BJP minister Girish Mahajan, Tawde ensured tickets for NCP (SP) leader Eknath Khadses daughter-in-law and BJP Lok Sabha MP Rakasha Khadse in Raver, as well as for Smita Wagh in Jalgaon. Following BJPs announcement, Eknath and his daughter Rohini Khadse, president of the NCP womens wing in the state, declined to contest against Raksha. Mumbai BJP leadership faces tough decisions The top leadership of the BJP has decided to replace BJP Lok Sabha MP Poonam Mahajan due to negative feedback from a survey. They have asked Mumbai BJP president Ashish Shelar to contest in place of Poonam for the Mumbai North Central seat. However, Shelar is hesitant to contest due to the unfavourable demographic composition of the Mumbai North Central constituency, where half of the population belongs to minority communities. It was previously represented by late Sunil Dutt. Sharad Pawars politics shaped by mom ideology Sharad Pawars political journey has been greatly influenced by his mother, Sharadhabai Pawar, and her ideology. She was a local body member during colonial India when Pawar was just a few months old, often bringing him along to her meetings. When Ajit Pawar decided to leave his 83-year-old uncle, Sharad Pawar, to join hands with the BJP, Sharad Pawars sister, Saroj Patil, spent the entire day in tears due to the division within the Pawar family. Despite her distress, her brother called and comforted her, reminding her of their mother. Sudhir Suryawanshi Our correspondent in Maharashtra suryawanshi.sudhir@gmail.com

Air India Express Expands Summer Flight Offerings Amid Rising Travel Demand

Air India Express has announced a major expansion of its routes and increased flight frequencies in anticipation of the busy summer travel season ahead. The airline's 2024 summer schedule will see more than 360 daily departures, connecting various business and leisure destinations. Compared to last summer, there has been significant growth in the network, with domestic flights up by over 25% and international flights up by more than 20%. This translates to an additional 55 domestic flights and 19 more international flights, totaling 259 domestic and 109 international departures. The airline aims to boost flight frequencies to international destinations such as Abu Dhabi, Dammam, Jeddah, and Sharjah. It also plans to strengthen its network by increasing both domestic and international frequencies from Ayodhya, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kannur, Kolkata, Kochi, Mangalore, Thiruvananthapuram, and Varanasi, offering passengers a wider range of travel options. This expansion comes at a time when Indian travelers are gearing up for a busy summer of travel, with airfares expected to rise. Reservations for the peak summer season from April to June have surged by 30-40% compared to last year, according to reports. Limited flight availability may further drive up airfares. Other airlines are also gearing up for the summer rush. IndiGo, the country's largest airline, plans to introduce new routes for both domestic and international flights. SpiceJet has completed lease agreements for 10 aircraft to meet the increased demand expected during the summer months. However, Indian carriers are facing challenges, with around 200 planes expected to remain grounded due to engine issues and financial difficulties at struggling airlines. Additionally, flight cancellations may occur if the government does not delay the implementation of new pilot duty hours, scheduled to take effect on June 1st. In other aviation news, FLY91, a new player in India's aviation industry, has commenced its commercial services. The airline is initially operating flights between Goa, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Sindhudurg, with plans to add flights to Agatti, Jalgaon, and Pune in April. They will operate flights between Goa and Bengaluru on Monday, Friday, and Saturday, with a similar schedule for Bengaluru-Sindhudurg routes. Additionally, they will fly between Goa and Hyderabad, as well as Sindhudurg and Hyderabad twice a week. Tata-Owned Air India Cuts 180 Jobs, Cites Business Streamlining Cheap domestic flights will be booked at low price, know what is the process After all, why did the flight attendant say that food should not be eaten in the flight, know this interesting reason

Regional airline FLY91 expects to have 350 staff in first year of operations

Regional airline FLY91 expects to have 350 staff in first year of operations Regional airline FLY91, which will commence its commercial flights on March 18, will have around 350 staff at the end of the first year of operations and aims to break even within two years, according to a top executive. The Goa-based airline currently has two ATR 72-600 planes in its fleet and four more aircraft will be added in the first year of operations. The carrier's MD and CEO Manoj Chacko said there is no need to raise funds now, as it will also be getting Viability Gap Funding (VGF) under the regional air connectivity scheme UDAN. ''We also have VGF for the sectors we have won. If we take all the sectors we have secured and if we operate the full schedule, then on an annualised basis, it will be around Rs 200 crore,'' he told PTI in a recent interview. The airline expects to break even in 18-24 months, he said and added that the focus is to build a profitable, sustainable and scalable business. In the inaugural phase, FLY91 will offer weekly flights between Goa's Manohar International Airport and Bengaluru and Hyderabad. It will also provide connectivity between Sindhudurg, in Maharashtra to Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Subsequently, the airline will start flights to Agatti, Pune, Jalgaon and Nanded. The services to Agatti in Lakshadweep will commence from April. Currently, the carrier has a staff strength of around 200 and the count will rise to about 350 to 360 by the end of the first year of operations. ''I have got 200 people (now) with 2 aircraft. 4 more aircraft are coming and another 100 people will be added. I have two stations open and another three stations, they will need 50 staff... So, it will be around 350-360 in the first year of operations,'' Chacko noted. He spoke to PTI onboard the airline's ceremonial flight from Goa to Agatti on March 12. According to him, the FLY91 team studied 24 airlines, successful as well as failed ones, to understand the factors that led to their successes and failures. ''We studied 24 airlines, largely India and some examples outside India. At least, 15-16 airlines have gone down in India in the last 20 years... we genuinely studied them to understand why they failed. At the same time, we also studied successful airlines. ''Let us copy what the successful airlines did and let us ensure that we avoid things which failed airlines have been through,'' Chacko, who has also worked with Emirates and the now defunct Kingfisher Airlines, said. The airline received its air operator permit from aviation regulator DGCA on March 6.

No Khadse vs Khadse in Jalgaons Raver constituency: NCP (SCP) leader Eknath Khadse declines to contest LS polls

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Paytm Payments Bank: The last date for the ban imposed by RBI on Paytm Payments Bank is March 15. After this, Paytm FastTag will not be topped up. Therefore, NHAI has advised to get a new Fastag. Paytm Payments Bank: National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has advised those using Paytm FASTag to get a new FASTag issued by some other bank. NHAI has issued an advisory and appealed to all vehicle owners to get the new Fastag by March 13. According to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, by getting the new FastTag activated, vehicle owners will be able to avoid paying double tolls on the highway after March 15. This advisory has been issued due to the RBI ban on Paytm Payments Bank. RBI has banned Paytm Payments Bank The Reserve Bank of India had banned Paytm Payments Bank from taking deposits. Its last date is 15 March. Due to this restriction, now Payments Bank cannot take any kind of deposit or top up. Due to this, Paytm FastTag will not be able to be recharged after March 15. Following the guidelines of RBI, NHAI issued this advisory on Wednesday. Money will not be deposited in Paytm FastTag after March 15. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said in its official statement that as per the guidelines of RBI, money cannot be deposited in Paytm FastTag after March 15. However, people will be able to use their remaining money. Therefore, people are being appealed to take the new Fastag. For any other information related to Paytm FastTag, users can also take the help of FAQs available on the website of their bank or Indian Highways Management Company. List of 39 banks and NBFCs issuing Fastag released Meanwhile, NHAI has also updated the list of banks and NBFCs issuing Fastag. 39 banks and NBFCs have been included in the new list. These include Airtel Payments Bank, Allahabad Bank, AU Small Finance Bank, Axis Bank, Bandhan Bank, Bank of Baroda, Bank of Maharashtra, Canara Bank, Central Bank of India, City Union Bank, Cosmos Bank, DombivaliNagariSahakari Bank, Equitas Small Finance. Bank, Federal Bank, Fino Payment Bank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, IDBI Bank, IDFC First Bank, Indian Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, IndusIndBank, Jammu & Kashmir Bank, Karnataka Bank, Karur Vyas Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Livquick Technology Pvt. Ltd., Nagpur Citizens Co-operative Bank, Punjab Maharashtra Bank, Punjab National Bank, Saraswat Bank, South Indian Bank, State Bank of India, Syndicate Bank, The Jalgaon People's Co-op Bank, Thrissur District Co-operative Bank, UCO Bank, Union Bank of India and Yes Bank are included.

Jalgaon railway institute principal, official arrested in graft case

Jalgaon (Maharashtra), March 7 (IANS) The principal of a Central Railway Zonal Railway Training Institute (ZRTI) in Maharashtras Jalgaon, and his aide, have been arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe, officials said on Thursday. The accused have been identified as Suresh Chandra Jain, principal of the institute []

Maharashtra allies sore over BJPs seat share plan

MUMBAI: After the intervention of Union home minister Amit Shah, the BJP-led Mahayuti in Maharashtra resolved its seat-sharing dispute and tentatively decided on a 36:8:4 formula for upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Going by the formula, the BJP will contest from 36 of the total 48 seats in the state while Eknath Shindes Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawars NCP will enter the fray from eight and four seats, respectively. However, both allies of the BJP articulated their dissatisfaction. Highly placed sources said after addressing poll rallies in Akola, Jalgaon and Sambhaji Nagar, Shah flew to Mumbai on Tuesday night and held discussions with Chief Minister Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. Maha dilemma for ruling coalition as Shinde, BJP fail to strike seat-share deal Shinde said he has 13 sitting Lok Sabha members who left Uddhav Thackeray and joined him, so he sought at least 13 seats. Ajit Pawar sought nine seats, said the source requesting anonymity. But Shah told them that multiple survey reports were suggesting otherwise. There is palpable public anger against the allies and very little chance of their candidates emerging victorious. Therefore, it is better for the BJP to contest from more places in the name of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. For the BJP, winning as many seats in the Lok Sabha as possible is important. Shah promised them a better deal in the assembly elections, he added.

FLY91 Receives Air Operator Certificate, Prepares for Commercial Operations

New Delhi: Goa-based regional airline FLY91 on Wednesday received the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from aviation regulator DGCA.The carrier has now completed all the compliance requirements and will start commercial operations soon, it said in a release. FLY91 received its first ATR 72-600, one of the two aircraft leased from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise, last week. The airline has already been allocated its first set of routes under the government's regional air connectivity scheme UDAN, the release said. Under UDAN, the airline will connect Sindhudurg, Jalgaon, Nanded in Maharashtra and Agatti in Lakshadweep. FLY91 (Just Udo Aviation Pvt Ltd) is headquartered in Goa. PTI

Fly91 gets DGCA approval to start flights

The airline aims to start flights by this month with two ATR-72 aircraft. It has won rights to operate flights from Sindhudurg, Jalgaon, Nanded and Agatti Lakshadweep to Bengaluru, Goa, Hyderabad and Pune under the government's regional connectivity scheme.

Shah failed to see dynastic politics in his own party while accusing Oppn of it: Sena (UBT) leader

Shah failed to see dynastic politics in his own party while accusing Oppn of it: Sena (UBT) leader Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve has alleged that Union Home Minister Amit Shah forgot to notice the dynastic politics in his own party while accusing the INDIA bloc of promoting dynasties. Danve, who is Leader of Opposition in Maharashtra Legislative Council, said on 'X' that Shah did not see the stage of his rally that he addressed at Jalgaon in north Maharashtra on Tuesday, where several leaders of his party, who represented dynastic politics, were present. In his speech at the rally, Shah accused the leaders of Opposition's INDIA grouping of promoting dynasties, and urged the youth to vote for those who strengthen democracy. In his social media post, Danve said, ''Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke a lot about dynastic politics, but forgot to see the stage of his rally. Some of the examples of leaders from the stage that represented dynastic politics: Shobha Fadnavis-Devendra Fadnavis, Gopinath Munde-Pankaja Munde, Shankarrao Chavan-Ashok Chavan, Raosaheb Danve-Santosh Danve.'' Danve named some BJP allies, including Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party, the National People's Party, the Janata Dal (Secular) and the Rashtriya Lok Dal, and said the base of each one of these parties is centred around one family only. In Maharashtra, people showered their love on the Thackeray family, he said. ''For you (BJP), the Thackerays were good till they were with you, but represented dynastic politics when they opposed you! People can see these double standards. This trick won't work in Maharashtra. Keep this in mind,'' Danve said.

Oppn promoting dynastic politics, Sonia failed to launch Rahul Yaan 19 times: Amit Shah

MUMBAI, Mar 5: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday slammed leaders of Oppositions INDIA grouping for promoting dynasties, and urged the youth to vote for those who strengthen democracy. Sonia Gandhis launch of the Rahul Yaan has failed miserably 19 times. Efforts are on for the 20th attempt, Shah said, addressing a youth rally in north Maharashtras Jalgaon district. During his tour of Akola, Jalgaon and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar in the state on Tuesday, Shah asked the crowd at the [] The post Oppn promoting dynastic politics, Sonia failed to launch Rahul Yaan 19 times: Amit Shah appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Shah holds meeting with Shinde, Ajit Pawar in Mumbai, discusses Lok Sabha polls

Mumbai: Union home minister Amit Shah held a meeting with Maharashtra alliance partners in Mumbai late night on Tuesday. The Maha Yuti comprising BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP is expected to finalise its seat sharing for the Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra after the meeting. Mr. Shah reached Sahyadri government guest house at Malabar Hill at around 10.15pm. Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde, deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis of BJP and deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, who heads the NCP, attended the meeting. The three parties are likely to make formal announcement of their alliance for Lok Sabha on Wednesday. According to reports, the BJP wants to contest more than 30 seats, Shiv Sena wants more than 20 while the NCP has claimed 12 seats out of 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra. However, consensus will be formed after Mr. Shah speaks to Shiv Sena and NCP leaders, a BJP leader said. Mr. Shah is on a two-day tour of Maharashtra. Before coming to Mumbai, he also held meetings and rallies in Akola, Jalgaon and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar. Addressing BJPs Yuva Sammelan at Jalgaon, the Union home minister said that the 2024 election is crucial for making the country Viksit Bharat by 2047. He also ridiculed INDIA bloc leaders and said that they have come together to secure future of their sons, daughters and nephews. Leaders of INDIA bloc parties have limited objective to promote their individual son, daughters political career. Congress leader Sonia Gandhi wants to make Rahul Gandhi the next PM. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray wants to make son Aaditya Thackeray as the next CM. NCPs Sharad Pawar is keen to make his daughter Supriya Sule the next CM. M.K. Stalin of DMK wants his son as the next CM. Trinamool Congress CM Mamata Banerjee is working to see nephew (Abhijit Banerjee) as her successor. How can INDIA whose leaders are serving vested interests safeguard democracy and national interest? Those who are so tied up with familys vested interests cannot uphold democracy. Whereas, Modis leadership which is relentlessly striving for the well-being and future of 130 crore people of India will alone ensure that democracy thrives and gets stronger, Mr. Shah said. Taking a dig at Congress leader Rahul, Mr Shah said that Rahulyaan has failed to take off 19 times and the 2024 Lok Sabha elections would be the 20th launch. Vote for the BJP means a vote for Bharat and making Narendra Modi Prime Minister for the third time, he said.

HM Amit Shah kickstarts BJP campaign; rips political dynasties, Maha Oppn leaders (Lead)

Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Kickstarting Bharatiya Janata Partys 2024 parliament polls campaign Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a scathing attack on dynastic politics in the country, slammed Maharashtra Opposition leaders, and said the state has suffered Sharad Pawar for 50 years, in two back-to-back rallies on Tuesday. Addressing a Youth Convention (Jalgaon) and later []

Shah Slams Oppn For Dynastic Politics, Says BJP Is Only Party With Opportunity For Youth

Jalgaon (Maha), Mar 5: Targeting parties in Oppositions INDIA grouping for `promoting dynasties, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday urged the youth to vote for those who would strengthen democracy. How could the parties which promote Parivarvaad (leadership of one family) within their organisations strengthen the democracy of the country, Shah asked, speaking at a youth rally organised by the Bharatiya Janata Party in North Maharashtras Jalgaon. Vote for the parties that would strengthen democracy, he said, while claiming [] The post Shah Slams Oppn For Dynastic Politics, Says BJP Is Only Party With Opportunity For Youth appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Amit Shah slams political dynasties, says Maha suffered Sharad Pawar for 50 years

Jalgaon (Maharashtra), March 5 (IANS) Union Home Minister, Amit Shah, on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on dynastic politics in the country and said Maharashtra has suffered Sharad Pawar for 50 years. Addressing a Youth Convention in Jalgaon on Tuesday evening, the Union Home Minister said that the INDIA bloc that has cobbled up against []

All INDI alliance parties opposing Prime Minister Modi promote dynastic politics, says Amit Shah at rally in Jalgaon.

All INDI alliance parties opposing Prime Minister Modi promote dynastic politics, says Amit Shah at rally in Jalgaon. All INDI alliance parties opposing Prime Minister Modi promote dynastic politics, says Amit Shah at rally in Jalgaon.

Amit Shah's Maharashtra Visit: Focus on Seat-Sharing and Candidate Finalization

Mumbai: Union Home Minister Amit Shah's two-day visit to Maharashtra is anticipated to focus on discussions regarding a seat-sharing formula for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, as well as the finalization of candidates. Beginning today, Shah's itinerary includes engagements across various regions of the state. On the first day, Amit Shah will visit Sambhajinagar in the Marathwada region, an area central to the Maratha reservation issue. Here, he will conduct a roadshow and address a public meeting, particularly significant as Sambhajinagar has been a stronghold of the Shiv Sena for over two decades. However, the seat was won by the Asaduddin Owaisi-led AIMIM in the previous election due to vote splitting. Both the Shiv Sena and BJP are vying for the seat in the upcoming polls. Marathwada, comprising eight districts and eight Lok Sabha seats, holds strategic importance for both the BJP and Shiv Sena, given their current distribution of seats in the region. In Akola, Shah will engage in meetings with local leaders and host a roadshow, focusing on the Vidarbha region, which encompasses 11 districts and 10 Lok Sabha seats. The BJP and Shiv Sena share dominance in this region. Further, in Jalgaon, Amit Shah is scheduled to attend the Yuva Sammelan, expecting substantial attendance from the local populace. On the second day of his visit, the Union Home Minister will participate in the Indian Global Forum (IGF) yearly investment summit at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. Shah's visit assumes significance amidst ongoing discussions regarding the allocation of Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra. Notably, when the BJP announced its initial list of 195 candidates for the Lok Sabha polls on March 2, no candidates were named for Maharashtra. Meanwhile, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar plans to conduct a review of nearly 16 Lok Sabha seats during Amit Shah's visit. The review meeting, to be attended by senior party leaders and office bearers, reflects the NCP's efforts to strategize effectively in light of the impending elections. Calcutta High Court Transfers Custody of Sheikh Shahjahan to CBI Supreme Court Petition: Congress Legislators Challenge Disqualification in Himachal Pradesh Threatening Email Sent to Karnataka Chief Minister and Cabinet Ministers

How can parties promoting dynastic politics strengthen democracy in country, Amit Shah asks at youth rally in Maharashtra's Jalgaon.

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