Maharashtra Woman Jumps To Death From Building, Her 2 Kids Found Dead In Home
A 30-year-old woman died by suicide in Maharashtra's Nashik city on Wednesday, while her two children were found dead in her home, an official said.
Fadnavis Predicts NCP (SP), Shiv Sena (UBT) to Merge with Congress After Lok Sabha Result
Mumbai : Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday claimed that Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar are finding it difficult to run their parties on their own and will merge with the Congress after the Lok Sabha election results. Reacting to Sharad Pawars statement that regional parties may merge with Congress soon, the BJP leader said the veteran politician has sensed the outcome of the Lok Sabha election. Mr. Pawar is a visionary leader. After this election, he and Uddhav Thackeray will struggle to run their parties. Therefore, he has made this statement. I am sure both the parties will merge with the Congress after this election, Mr. Fadnavis said. Mr. Pawar along with PA Sangma and Tariq Anwar formed the NCP in 1999 after they were expelled from the Congress for opposing Sonia Gandhi over the issue of her foreign origin. It is not new for Sharad Pawar, who had merged his party with the Congress, the BJP leader said. It is pertinent to note that Sharad Pawar left the Congress in 1978 and floated his own outfit Congress (S) and became Chief Minister of Maharashtra at the head of a coalition government, Progressive Democratic Alliance, with other parties including the Janata Party. Subsequently, he again rejoined the Congress in 1986 and later became Chief Minister of Maharashtra in 1988. Later raising the issue of foreign origin of Sonia Gandhi, he founded his own party NCP in 1999. Sharad Pawars estranged nephew and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said that Sharad Pawar had merged his outfit Samajwadi Congress with Congress (I) on December 8,1986. I was sitting in a public rally in Aurangabad and had witnessed the merger, Ajit said. The NCP founder has reportedly said smaller parties are getting close to Congress and some of them may merge with the grand old party. He has also said that there is no difference between the Congress and his party because both follow the ideology of Mahatma and Jawaharlal Nehru. However, he has not confirmed whether his party will merge with the Congress and his partys leadership will take a collective decision on it. Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde used Sharad Pawars comment to target Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, saying the latter has already become Congress-minded. The Shiv Sena (UBT) has already become Congress as they speak the language of the Congress and Pakistan. Only the formality of official merger is remaining now, he said. Former chief minister and senior Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan said that the merger of smaller parties will depend upon the result of Lok Sabha elections. If the INDIA bloc comes to power, the smaller parties will merger themselves with the Congress in order to participate in the government, he said.
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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.
Bribery charges against Cognizant, L&T: FIR lodged with ACB
Heroin smuggled from Pak valued at Rs 10 crore seized in Rajasthan
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Salman Khan house firing: HC allows second post-mortem of accused who died in police custody
CHANDIGARH: The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday allowed a second post-mortem examination of Anuj Kumar, who died in police custody following his arrest in a case related to the firing outside Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's residence in Mumbai. The direction came on a petition filed by Anuj Kumar's mother Reeta Devi, who sought a fresh examination. The court of Justice Vinod S Bhardwaj asked the petitioner to hand over the body to the Guru Gobind Singh Medical College in Faridkot on or before May 10. The court disposed of the petition without commenting on the merits of the case or impleading the state of Maharashtra with a direction to the Punjab government to conduct a second post-mortem examination of Anuj Kumar. On April 14, two motorbike-borne people opened fire outside Salman Khan's residence in the Bandra area of Mumbai. Four people, including Anuj Kumar, were arrested in connection with the case. Kumar, who was accused of supplying firearms and bullets, was arrested on April 26 from Punjab and remanded to police custody till April 30. A resident of Punjab's Fazilka, Kumar was found dead in the toilet of the lock-up of the crime branch in the commissionerate complex at Crawford Market here on May 1. The petitioner's counsel Davinder Singh Khurana submitted that the body of Anuj was handed over to the petitioner after a post-mortem examination. Khurana submitted that the petitioner suspected that her son had been eliminated under a conspiracy and that to rule out any possibility of an unfair play, it was essential that the post-mortem be re-conducted. The state counsel had contended that the petition was misconceived and there was no cogent reason or tangible ground for a second post-mortem.
Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan concurs with Pawar's observations on potential merger
Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan concurs with Pawar's observations on potential merger Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan on Wednesday said he agreed with NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar's remarks on possible merger or close association of regional outfits with the grand old party going forward. However, everything will depend on the June 4 results of the ongoing Lok Sabha polls, maintained the former Maharashtra chief minister. In an interview to 'The Indian Express', Pawar predicted that in the next couple of years, several regional parties will associate more closely with the Congress, or even merge with it. ''I was there when Pawar saheb made those remarks. Everything depends on the result of polls on June 4. We are sure there will be an INDIA alliance government at the Centre after June 4 and to take benefits of power, some parties may join the INDIA alliance or even merge with the Congress. But all these things are based on ifs and buts as everything depends on June 4 results,'' he said. Chavan said he agreed with Pawar's views. Meanwhile, when asked about Sharad Pawar's remarks, deputy CM Ajit Pawar, who heads the NCP, said those were his personal views. ''On December 8, 1986, Pawar saheb had merged his Samajwadi Congress Party with the Congress (I) and they all were witness to that rally in Aurangabad where he made the announcement,'' said Ajit Pawar.
Mumbai police issue Blue Corner Notice against former Dawood aide Salim Dola in drug case
Mumbai police issue Blue Corner Notice against former Dawood aide Salim Dola in drug case Mumbai police on Wednesday issued a Look Out Circular (LOC) against drug supplier Salim Dola in connection with a Rs 252 crore mephedrone seizure in Maharashtra's Sangli district, an official said. Dola, once a close aide of fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim, was found to be the main drug supplier, and declared a wanted accused by the crime branch, he said. He was also wanted in several other drug cases, the official added. Police had earlier busted a mephedrone supply ring by raiding a manufacturing unit in western Maharashtra's Sangli district.
Eight-year-old boy killed in Junnar in second fatal attack by leopard on children in a month
BJP Has Plans To Break BJD, After Lok Sabha Elections, Says VK Pandian
After Maharashtra, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh, the saffron party wants to follow this strategy in Odisha, Pandian claimed
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After Maha polls, Sharad Pawar to campaign in other states from May 20
After Maha polls, Sharad Pawar to campaign in other states from May 20 Ahmednagar (Maharashtra): Nationalist Congress Party-SP President Sharad Pawar on Wednesday announced that after the polling in Maharashtra for the Lok Sabha elections ends on May 20, he will undertake extensive campaign tours in other parts of India. Addressing a rally here, [] The post After Maha polls, Sharad Pawar to campaign in other states from May 20 appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Maharashtra FDA collects spice samples from 50 manufacturning units
BJP Plans to Divide BJD After Elections: Pandian
BJP Plans to Divide BJD After Elections: Pandian BJD leader and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik's close aide V K Pandian on Wednesday alleged that the BJP is fighting elections in the state not to win but to increase its seats with an intention to break the Biju Janata Dal after the polls. The bureaucrat-turned-politician said this while meeting a group of journalists at Gopalpur in Ganjam district on Wednesday. ''They (BJP) had a slogan of securing 120 assembly seats in 2014 but failed. I do not know their target for 2019. But, for 2024, they have been fighting elections to win 50/60 seats and aim to break BJD after the elections,'' Pandian said. After Maharashtra, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh, the saffron party wants to follow this strategy in Odisha, he claimed. Asserting that the BJP's plan will not succeed, Pandian said many people from the national level are coming to campaign in the state, but the people of Odisha have no trust in them. ''Naveen Babu (CM Naveen Patnaik) is the trust of the people,'' he said. Responding to his allegation, senior BJP leader Samir Mohanty said that the saffron party does not need to break the BJD. BJP need not break the BJD. It will break on its own. There are several Eknath Sindhe in BJD who are in constant touch with us, he said. The BJP is contesting the polls to form government in Odisha, Mohanty said. Earlier, asked whether he was confident of Patnaik becoming the chief minister for the sixth consecutive time, Padian asserted that the BJD will win the elections with flying colours. ''Had I not such conviction, I would not have said that Naveen babu will be sworn in as CM on June 9 with blessings of Maha Prabu Jagannath,'' he said. Pandian claimed that BJP has no candidate in 60 of the 147 assembly segments in Odisha. ''They waited for the release of BJD's candidate list so that they could pick up candidates from among the leaders dropped or rejected by us,'' he said. Pandian also came down heavily on Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi and accused them of attempting to stop the Shree Mandir Parikrama Project (Jagannath temple heritage corridor project). ''They tried to stall the project through ASI, National Monuments Authority (NMA) and by filing petitions in High Court and Supreme Court. They also hired an expensive lawyer to ensure the project does not take off, Pandian claimed. Targeting Pradhan, Pandian claimed that he was rejected by the people of his own district, Dhenkanal. ''His party lost in panchayat and urban polls. So, he ran away and filed the nomination paper from nearby Sambalpur Lok Sabha seat. He has done nothing for his own district. Had he done something good for Odisha, our CM would have been liberal not to put any candidate against him. But, his report cards were very poor, Pandian said. Who is he? asked Pradhan when reporters queried him about Pandian's comment on his contribution to Odisha. Replying to a question on BJP raising the Odia Asmita (pride) issue during elections, Pandian said, the central government has not given a single rupee for the promotion of Odia language. Though the BJP has 8 MPs in Lok Sabha from Odisha, all of them remained completely silent while the Centre was providing money for the promotion of other languages and not for Odia, he claimed.
Coal Scam: SC Permits CBI to Repatriate Jt Director Naval Bajaj to Parent Maharashtra Cadre
The top court in 2014 had quashed 214 coal blocks allocated by the Centre between 1993 and 2010 after taking note of the PILs and had ordered trial by a special CBI judge
Mr. Pawar, who had split the Congress in 1999, spoke of how several regional parties could consider the option of merging with the Congress
Day after polling, Supriya Sule says Baramatis reputation sullied
Mumbai: A day after the polling in the much-hyped Baramati Lok Sabha constituency, which was marred by several allegations of malpractices, Sharad Pawar (SP) candidate Supriya Sule on Wednesday said the image of Baramati has been tarnished by the events that took place during the voting. The daughter of the NCP founder said that the voting percentage also dropped as the people have lost hope due to the current political situation. Never since independence, such things have happened in Baramati, she said. The contest in Baramati Lok Sabha constituency has caught the eyes of the entire country, where Supriya Sule and Ajit Pawar-led NCPs Sunetra Pawar are locked in a fierce battle. Sule is the daughter of NCP founder Sharad Pawar, whereas Ajit Pawar is his cousin. However, the polling in Baramati was marred by the allegations of coercion and voter intimidation, distribution of money to voters, booth capturing and physical altercations on Tuesday. The NCP (SP) has lodged more than 200 complaints against the Ajit Pawar faction of the NCP for allegedly indulging in malpractices. Commenting on it, Sule said, All these things happened in Baramati like distribution of money, intimidation, threatening caused immense agony and pain. It does not bode well for democracy. This has never happened in the history of Baramati, which is a prestigious constituency, since independence. Just like the country, dirty politics is also going on in Maharashtra. It is unfortunate that power is misused by those in power. People were disgusted by the current state of affairs, so thats why the voter turnout went down, said Sule. NCP (SP) leader Rohit Pawar had shared a video that showed the Ajit Pawar-supporter MLA Dattatray Bharne purportedly hurling abusive threats at individuals aligned with Sule in Indapur assembly segment on the voting day. Sule reached Indapur and spoke to her party workers on the incident involving Bharnes alleged intimidation and enquired about their well-being. I felt sad after seeing that video of Datta Bharane, who was threatening and abusing a poor worker. I was in a lot of pain. Because Dattamama and I have worked together for many years. I met the worker and his wife who were both very upset, she said. Meanwhile, Ajit Pawar refuted the allegations of NCP (SP) and said he has seen Bharnes explanation over the incident, in which he said that the MLA tried to pacify those involved in a dispute. The Baramati Lok Sabha constituency saw a mere 56 per cent voter turnout. While Baramati Assembly segment recorded 64.50 per cent voting, less than 50 per cent eligible voters voted in two assembly segments Khadakwasla and Purandar
When will Shiv Sena-UBT merge with Congress, asks BJP & Shinde camp
Mumbai, May 8: The BJP and the Shiv Sena led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday targeted the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) in the wake of NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawars remark that regional parties will move closer to the Congress, and some may also merge with it. The ruling alliance members [] The post When will Shiv Sena-UBT merge with Congress, asks BJP & Shinde camp appeared first on The Shillong Times .
NCP-Sharadchandra Pawar staring at defeat, likely to merge with Congress : Chandrashekhar Bawankule
Shah Targets Pakistan, Vows Retaliation if Modi Re-Elected
Shah Targets Pakistan, Vows Retaliation if Modi Re-Elected Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said making Narendra Modi prime minister for the third time would mean responding to every bullet fired from Pakistan with a cannon shell, and accused the Congress of promoting the agenda of the neighbouring country. Shah was speaking at a campaign rally in Jalna Lok Sabha constituency in central Maharashtra for Union minister and BJP candidate Raosaheb Danve. ''Making Narendra Modi PM for the third time means responding to every bullet from Pakistan with a cannon shell,'' he said. In the BJP-led NDA, it is decided who would be the prime minister after the elections, but in the opposition's INDIA bloc, decision was yet to be taken on the issue, the senior BJP leader said. ''Their leaders say they will become PM one by one. But such a huge country can not be run like a partnership company. They don't have any vision. But Modi has worked for ten years and has an agenda of 25 years,'' Shah said. He also alleged that if there was anyone who takes forward Pakistan's agenda, it was Rahul Gandhi's Congress. ''PM Modi undertakes surgical and air strikes (against Pakistan), but Rahul Gandhi questions them. Modi ended Naxalism, but Rahul raises questions over it,'' the Union home minister said. The Congress-led opposition was talking about revoking the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, and if it came to power, it would commit the ''sin of putting a lock with the name Babri on it on (Ayodhya's) Ram Mandir,'' he alleged. Shah also accused opposition parties of standing in the way of the construction of the Ram temple, and declining the invitation for its inauguration when Modi got the temple built. ''....they refused to attend the Ram temple inauguration so that their vote bank would not be disgruntled,'' the Union minister further said. Coming down heavily on the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena, the BJP's former ally, Shah claimed that Thackeray has now allied with a party (Congress) that wants to bring back triple talaq and run the country as per the Sharia law. ''Can this country be run on the basis of Muslim Personal Law? For the sake of some constitutional post, Uddhav is now sitting with such parties,'' he alleged. Referring to the alleged scam in the distribution of khichdi to migrant workers in Mumbai during the COVID-19 pandemic when Thackeray was chief minister, Shah alleged that leaders of Thackeray's party were eating ''malai'' (cream) from khichdi while Narendra Modi was serving the people. ''Uddhav Thackeray is lying at the feet of Sharad Pawar and Congress only for power. These parties opposed the renaming of Aurangabad (as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar). He will not utter a single word if people ask him about Ram Mandir, triple talaq, Article 370,'' Shah said. Congress preserved Article 370 for long and it was PM Modi who revoked it, Shah said. Former prime minister late Indira Gandhi gave the slogan `Garibi Hatao' (remove poverty) but no Congress leader could do that, he said, adding that it was Modi who brought people out of poverty. ''Our government is giving ration to 80 crore people and providing free hospital treatment upto Rs 5 lakh,'' he added. A dry port was being developed in Jalna which will help transport the steel produced in the region across the globe, he said, adding, ''This too is the work of Narendra Modi and (deputy chief minister) Devendra Fadnavis.'' Of the six assembly segments in Jalna Lok Sabha seat, five are with the BJP and its allies. Jalna will go to polls on May 13, along with neighboring Aurangabad and Beed.
Maharashtra Legislative Council election to 4 seats scheduled for June 10
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Narendra Dabholkar Murder Row | Dabholkar Murder: Gaps In CBI Investigation? | Maharashtra News
Narendra Dabholkar Murder Row | Dabholkar Murder: Gaps In CBI Investigation? | Maharashtra NewsOn 20th August 2013, Dr Narendra Dabholkar, who called himself a rationalist, was murdered on Pune Omkareshwar Bridge. Dabholkar was an atheist and anti-superstition activist. He spent most of his life advocating a ban on religious practices which he believed were irrational religious practices. His murder case is most likely concluding on 10th May 2024. Information in this report is extracted from author Amit Thadanis book The Rationalist Murders: Diary of a Ruined Investigation.
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Making Modi PM Again Means Responding To Bullet From Pakistan With Cannon Shell: Amit Shah
Mumbai, May 8: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said making Narendra Modi prime minister for the third time would mean responding to every bullet fired from Pakistan with a cannon shell. Shah was speaking at a campaign rally in Jalna Lok Sabha constituency in central Maharashtra for Union minister and BJP candidate Raosaheb Danve. Making Narendra Modi PM for the third time means responding to every bullet from Pakistan with a cannon shell, he said. In the BJP-led [] The post Making Modi PM Again Means Responding To Bullet From Pakistan With Cannon Shell: Amit Shah appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Actor Held for Following CM's Convoy to Avoid Toll Payment at Mumbai Sea Link
Actor Held for Following CM's Convoy to Avoid Toll Payment at Mumbai Sea Link A 30-year-old actor, who makes video flicks on social media, was arrested for allegedly following Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's convoy at the Bandra Worli Sea Link in Mumbai apparently to avoid paying toll for his car, a police official said on Wednesday. According to the Bandra police station official, the man, identified as Shubam Kumar, who was in the car along with his family members, on Monday followed the CM's convoy at the sea link toll plaza after it entered the VIP lane (which is toll-free) despite an on-duty traffic constable signalling him to stop. As the motorist did not stop despite the traffic constable's signal, he was caught near Worli and handed over to the Bandra police, which placed him under arrest, he said. During questioning, police came to know that Kumar tried to avoid paying toll on the cable-stayed sea bridge by following Shinde's convoy that was coming from adjoining Thane city and heading towards his official residence 'Varsha' in South Mumbai. Kumar was booked under Indian Penal Code (IPC) sections related to rash and negligent driving and also under relevant provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, he added.
How A WhatsApp Group On Stock Tips Scammed Businessman Of Rs 1.88 Crore
A 48-year-old businessman - a coaching class owner in Maharashtra's Thane district - was cheated of more than Rs 1.88 crore in a share trading scam that started with the membership of a WhatsApp group, police said today.
Video: Are you colour blind? HC asks NMC on difference between Green Zones!
Nagpur: With all eyes set on the Vivekananda Smarak hearing at the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court, Nagpur Today brings you exclusive insights from experts! At Wednesdays hearing, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) was again at the receiving end of the HC, as it asked the NMC whether they are colorblind to the [] The post Video: Are you colour blind? HC asks NMC on difference between Green Zones! appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .
SC Allows CBI's Request to Repatriate Naval Bajaj to Maharashtra Cadre Amid Coal Scam Probe
SC Allows CBI's Request to Repatriate Naval Bajaj to Maharashtra Cadre Amid Coal Scam Probe The Supreme Court on Wednesday permitted the CBI to repatriate IPS officer and its Joint Director Naval Bajaj, who was dealing with the probe in coal scam cases, to his parent Maharashtra cadre. A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra took note of the submissions of senior advocate and special public prosecutor R S Cheema that the officer has to be repatriated to his parent cadre. Senior IPS officer Ghanashyam Upadhyay will succeed Bajaj as joint director of the probe agency, Cheema said. Acceding to the request of CBI, the apex court permitted the relieving of the officer so as to facilitate his repatriation to his parent cadre. The top court also permitted the central probe agency to decide on a pending application, seeking voluntary retirement from the service, of CBI officer Himanshu Bahuguna after taking note that it was pending since July 14, 2023. The top court in 2014 had quashed 214 coal blocks allocated by the Centre between 1993 and 2010 after taking note of the PILs and had ordered trial by a special CBI judge. Later on November 27, 2018, it had directed: ''We make it clear that no supervising officer or investigating officer should be transferred or removed without the leave of this Court.'' Earlier, the top court had decided to appoint two judicial officers, Arun Bhardwaj and Sanjay Bansal, as special judges to conduct trials in the sensational coal scam cases pending since 2014 here. The two judges had replaced special judge Bharat Parashar who was holding trials in over 40 coal scam cases.
Mumbai police take action against property owner for disobeying order
Abdulla Shaikh, 56, charged for disobeying tenant verification order at Bansi Narayan Chawl. Manohar Molla's unreported lease agreement led to the police action. Prompt measures aim to prevent subversive activities and terrorist infiltration.
Sharad Pawar says he considers Modis barbs as honour
Ahmednagar (Maharashtra): Days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi called him wandering soul, NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Wednesday said he treats critical comments from the PM as an honour. Modi can not sit at rest until he says something about him or his ally Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, Pawar said at a 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 .
NTPC Green Energy ties up with MAHAPREIT to develop renewable energy parks, projects in Maharashtra
NTPC Green Energy collaborates with MAHAPREIT to develop a 10 GW renewable energy park in Maharashtra, aiming for 60 GW RE capacity by 2032 with NGEL subsidiary focusing on green initiatives.
NTPC Green Energy joins hands with MAHAPREIT for renewable energy projects
The agreement envisages joint development of grid-connected renewable energy park and projects including solar, wind, hybrid etc. And/or solutions thereof up to 10 GW in Maharashtra.
Maharashtra CM welcomes HC nod for Aurangabad, Osmanabad renaming
Maharashtra CM welcomes HC nod for Aurangabad, Osmanabad renaming Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday welcomed the Bombay High Court ruling on renaming of Aurangabad and Osmanabad as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Dharashiv, respectively, and said those opposed the move were linked to the opposition MVA. Speaking to reporters here, he said the renaming of Aurangabad and Osmanabad approved in June 2022 by the then-Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government was ''illegal'' as the ruling coalition had lost its majority following a revolt by a section of the undivided Shiv Sena MLAs led by him. After Shinde became CM on June 30, 2022 following the collapse of the MVA government, his cabinet approved the name of Aurangabad as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and that of Osmanabad as Dharashiv. On July 16, 2022, a Government Resolution was passed for changing names and then forwarded to the Centre for approval. ''The Bombay High Court has given recognition to the renaming of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Dharashiv today (May 8). The dream of (Shiv Sena founder) late Balasaheb Thackeray has been fulfilled. Some of the people who opposed this decision and went to the court were from the MVA,'' he noted. ''This (court ruling) is a lesson for those who opposed Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar's renaming. The city of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Balasaheb Thackeray shared deep bond. Those who were in the government for two-and-a-half years took the renaming decision at the very last moment after our revolt, but it was illegal,'' Shinde maintained. Earlier in the day, the HC dismissed a bunch of petitions challenging the state government's decision to rename Aurangabad district as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Osmanabad as Dharashiv. A division bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Arif Doctor said the petitions were bereft of merits and the notification issued by the state government (for renaming) does not warrant any interference.
Suspecting infidelity, man axes wife to death in Koradi, arrested
Nagpur: Koradi police have arrested a man for allegedly killing his middle-aged wife with an axe here on Wednesday. The deceased has been identified as Indira Bharadwaj; cops have booked accused husband Giridhar Bharadwaj on charges of murder and placed him under arrest. According to police sources, Giridhar used to suspect Indiras character, due to [] The post Suspecting infidelity, man axes wife to death in Koradi, arrested appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .
Maharashtra School Summer Vacation Dates 2024: As the weather is getting hotter in India, many states have decided to start summer vacations in schools early. So that, students stay safe during hot weather. From Delhi, UP, Mumbai to Punjab and Jharkhand, schools in most of the states have announced summer vacation. Maharashtra School Summer Vacation [] The post School Summer Vacation Dates List: Summer vacation starts from this date in Mumbai, all schools will remain closed. first appeared on informalnewz .
Auto driver arrested for molesting minor school girl in Nagpur
Nagpur: In a shocking incident, an auto driver was booked under Sections of POCSO Act after he was found molesting a minor school girl inside his auto near Green Planet Colony, Omkar Nagar here, on Wednesday afternoon. A vigilant citizen reportedly shot the video of the incident, which ultimately helped cops to trace the accused [] The post Auto driver arrested for molesting minor school girl in Nagpur appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .
EC announces election to four seats of Maharashtra Legislative Council
The Election Commission of India announced that the biennial election for four seats of the Maharashtra Legislative Council will be held on June 10, with counting on June 13. Incumbent MLCs' six-year tenure ends on July 7. Current representatives include Kapil Patil, Vilas Potnis, Niranjan Davkhare, and Kishore Darade. Nomination filing deadline is May 22.
Since 1951, Nearly 50% MPs Who Represented Mumbai Were Non-Marathis
In the political showdown, Maharashtra braces itself for a high-stakes electoral contest, particularly in the bustling metropolis of Mumbai. Seven critical constituencies in the states capital will witness a fierce clash of ideologies and alliances on 20th May. Diving into the intricacies of the electoral battlefield, the distribution of tickets... The post Since 1951, Nearly 50% MPs Who Represented Mumbai Were Non-Marathis appeared first on HW News English .
HC dismisses plea challenging renaming of Aurangabad, Osmanabad
Mumbai: Whats in a name, the Bombay High Court on Wednesday said dismissing a bunch of petitions challenging the Maharashtra governments decision to rename Aurangabad district as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Osmanabad as Dharashiv. A division bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Arif Doctor said the petitions were bereft of merits and the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Bombay HC dismisses pleas against renaming of Aurangabad, Osmanabad
Mumbai: What's in a name, the Bombay High Court on Wednesday said dismissing a bunch of petitions challenging the Maharashtra government's decision to rename Aurangabad district as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Osmanabad as Dharashiv. A division bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Arif Doctor said the petitions were bereft of merits and the notification issued by the state government (for renaming) does not warrant any interference. We have no hesitation to hold that the notification issued by the state government renaming Aurangabad and Osmanabad does not suffer from any illegality or any legal vice, the bench said. Quoting William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet, the bench in its judgement said, What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. The bench said Shakespeare made a profound observation on the nature of names, and that a name does not change anything and calling a rose something different would not change the essence of the flower. The bench in its judgement said the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code permits the state government to abolish any revenue area and to name/rename and alter the name of the area. The court said it has no hesitation to conclude that the government followed the statutory provisions before taking the decision to rename the two districts and cities. The HC said it was of the opinion that the issue of alteration of name of a revenue area or even a city or town is not justiciable as courts lack the requisite tool to adjudicate such an issue. As to by what name a particular object or place is to be known cannot be judicially reviewed unless the name so proposed is atrocious, the high court said. In 2022, the Maharashtra cabinet headed by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde approved the name of Aurangabad as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Osmanabad as Dharashiv. On July 16, 2022, a Government Resolution was passed by the two-member cabinet for changing names and then forwarded to the central government. In February 2023, the Union Home Ministry gave a no objection letter for changing the names of the cities and districts and thereafter, a gazette notification was issued by the state government changing the names of Aurangabad and Osmanabad. Several petitions were then filed by Aurangabad residents challenging the government's decision to rename the place as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Another PIL was filed by 17 residents of Osmanabad against the government's decision to rename it as Dharashiv. Both the petitions termed the government's decision as politically motivated. The Maharashtra government had opposed the pleas, claiming the two places were renamed due to their history and not for any political reasons.
Phase 5 of Lok Sabha Elections 2024: 695 Candidates File Nominations for 49 Seats
Phase 5 of Lok Sabha Elections 2024: 695 Candidates File Nominations for 49 Seats A total of 695 candidates are in the fray across 49 constituencies spread over eight states and Union territories in the upcoming fifth phase of the Lok Sabha polls, the Election Commission (EC) said on Wednesday. The figure emerged after the scrutiny of 1,586 nomination forms filed for the fifth phase of the ongoing polls. Of the nominations, 749 were found to be valid after the deadline for filing papers closed on May 3, according to a statement issued by the EC. The statement said 695 candidates will contest the polls from eight states and Union territories in the fifth phase on May 20. Maharashtra topped the list with 512 nominations, resulting in 301 valid candidates contesting across 13 constituencies, while Uttar Pradesh followed closely with 466 nominations, leading to 147 valid candidates across 14 constituencies. The highest number of nominations in a single constituency was seen in Maharashtra's Chatra, which received 69 candidatures, followed by Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh with 67 nominations. Each constituency in the fifth phase is expected to witness an average of 14 contesting candidates, reflecting a diverse range of political options for the voters. The state-wise breakdown of the nominations and valid candidates after the scrutiny showcases the dynamic electoral landscape across the country. Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Ladakh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal together form the crux of the fifth phase, encompassing a significant portion of the country's electorate, the statement said. Three phases of polling have so far been held in the seven-phase election.
Nagpurs Naveen Agrawal Named Resource Person by HCMRIPA
Nagpur. In a remarkable feat of recognition and expertise, Nagpurs own Naveen Maheshkumar Agrawal, Registrar of Dada Ramchand Bakhru Sindhu Mahavidyalaya, has been included in the list of resource persons by the prestigious Harish Chandra Mathur Rajasthan State Institute of Public Administration (HCMRIPA) to train civil servants in Rajasthan on the intricacies of the Right [] The post Nagpurs Naveen Agrawal Named Resource Person by HCMRIPA appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .
Bombay HC upholds Maharashtra govt`s decision to rename Aurangabad, Osmanabad
Bombay HC dismissed the applications, claiming that the government`s notification for renaming did not warrant interference
Live-in Relationships Still Taboo in Indian Society: Chhattisgarh High Court Rules
In a recent ruling, the Chhattisgarh High Court refused custody to Abdul Hameed Siddiqui for a child born from his live-in relationship with Kavita Gupta, shedding light on the complexities of interfaith marriages and the burden of proof required. RAIPUR: The Chhattisgarh High Court has declined a mans request for custody of a child born out of a live-in relationship, citing the intricate nature of personal laws and the challenges posed by interfaith unions. A bench comprising Justice Goutam Bhaduri and Justice Sanjay S Agrawal remarked that the concept of live-in relationships remains stigmatized in Indian society, conflicting with traditional beliefs. The idea is foreign to our cultural norms, the court stated, underscoring that the rules of personal law cannot be enforced in any court without being substantiated as customary practices. Abdul Hameed Siddiqui, a 43-year-old resident of Dantewada, had petitioned for custody of the child born from his live-in arrangement with 36-year-old Kavita Gupta. After his plea was rejected by a family court in Dantewada in December 2023, Siddiqui sought recourse from the High Court. High Court Rejects Challenges to Maharashtra's Renaming of Aurangabad and Osmanabad Historic Verdict: Girl Jailed for False Rape Accusation, Innocent Youth Acquitted Top Events Today: PM Modi's Andhra Rally, Uttarakhand Forest Fire Petitions, L&T's Q4 Results and More
Nagpur faces CCTV crisis: CP calls for installation of 900 more cameras at vital spots
Nagpur: With an alarming number of approximately 650-700 public CCTV cameras reported dysfunctional across Nagpur, Commissioner of Police Ravinder Singal was compelled to chair a high-level review meeting with concerned agencies on Tuesday. The citys law enforcement heavily relies on the efficacy of CCTV camera networks for crime prevention, detection, and traffic management. Singal, who [] The post Nagpur faces CCTV crisis: CP calls for installation of 900 more cameras at vital spots appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .
In Pics: Short circuit triggers fire at Orient Grand at Ashok Chowk, Nagpur
Nagpur: Material worth thousands of rupees was gutted at the Orient Grand hotel, located at Ashok Chowk in Nagpur, after a short circuit triggered a fire here on Wednesday. According to the fire department, they received a fire call on Wednesday morning. Acting swiftly on the information, the fire tenders were rushed to the site [] The post In Pics: Short circuit triggers fire at Orient Grand at Ashok Chowk, Nagpur appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .
A nations healthcare system is only as strong as its infrastructure. From well-equipped hospitals to specialized clinics, a robust network of facilities is essential for delivering quality health care to every citizen. However, establishing and maintaining such infrastructure can be a significant financial hurdle for medical professionals in India. Recognizing this challenge, Bank of Maharashtra offers the MahaDoc+ Loan Scheme for Doctors, a strategic financial solution designed to bridge this gap. A Tailored Solution for Diverse Needs The MahaDoc+ Loan [] The post Bank of Maharashtras MahaDoc+ Loan Scheme for Doctors: Empowering Medical Professionals, Building a Healthier Nation appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
USFDA issues Form 483 with 1 inspectional observation to Cipla's Kurkumbh unit
A routine current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) inspection was conducted by the USFDA at the company's manufacturing facility at Kurkumbh, Maharashtra from April 29, 2024, to May 8, 2024, Cipla said in a regulatory filing.
Army Jawan Held In Maharashtra For Extorting Uddhav Sena Leader, Offering To 'Manipulate' EVM
Police Commissioner Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Manoj Lohia, said that the Jawan, posted in Jammu had a loan on his head.
695 Candidates to Contest Elections in 8 States and UTs in Phase-5
New Delhi: As many as 695 candidates from eight States and Union Territories will contest elections in phase-5 of the Lok Sabha Elections-2024 on May 20. A total of 1586 nominations were filed for 49 Parliament constituencies (PCs) across eight States and Territories going for the polls. The last date for filing nominations for phase 5 for all eight States and Territories was May 3, 2024. After the scrutiny of all nominations filed, 749 nominations were found to be valid. In phase-5, Maharashtra had a maximum of 512 nomination forms from 13 PCs, followed by Uttar Pradesh with 466 nominations from 14 PCs. Chatra Parliamentary Constituency in Jharkhand received a maximum of 69 nomination forms followed by Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh with 67 nomination forms. Average number of contesting candidates in a PC for phase-5 is 14.
Accused Sagar Pal, Vicky Gupta sent to judicial custody till May 27 in Salman Khan residence firing case In a significant development in the investigation of the firing incident outside Salman Khan's residence, accused Sagar Pal and Vicky Gupta were remanded to judicial custody by a Special MCOCA court until May 27. The decision came as their police custody ended today, and the police sought an extension for further interrogation. However, the court opted for judicial custody instead. Advocate Amit Mishra, representing the accused, expressed discontent with the court's decision, highlighting what he perceived as scripted proceedings. Mishra said, It is unfortunate that when they were produced on April 29, there were four accused, one of whom was granted judicial custody. Today, only accused numbers one and two were produced, while others were absent. The prosecution sought their police custody without concrete evidence. The court, however, sent accused numbers one and two to judicial custody which will be till May 27 considering from May 13. Mishra further pointed out the lack of substantial evidence presented by the prosecution, aside from a purported phone call, urging for a fair trial. Mohammad Rafiq Chaudhary, recently arrested in Rajasthan, emerged as a new figure in the investigation. Mumbai Crime Branch revealed that Chaudhary had facilitated financial support and conducted reconnaissance for the shooters, Sagar Pal and Vicky Gupta. Chaudhary's arrest adds another layer to the intricate web surrounding the firing incident. The firing incident, which occurred on April 14 outside Salman Khan's residence at Galaxy Apartments, sent shockwaves through the Bandra area of Mumbai. The subsequent arrests unveiled links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, prompting Mumbai Police to invoke the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against all involved in the shooting. Meanwhile, a lookout notice has been issued for Anmol Bishnoi, brother of incarcerated gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, in connection with the case. The search for Anmol Bishnoi signifies the ongoing efforts to unravel the complexities surrounding the incident. In another development, accused Mohammad Rafiq Chaudhary has been remanded to the custody of the Crime Branch until May 13. The crime branch disclosed that Chaudhary had met both shooters on April 8 and April 11 in the Kurla area, further corroborating his involvement in the crime. (ANI)
Solapur's heat dampens voters' spirits in hotly contested seat
Virbhave endured scorching heat while voting, facing challenges like lack of chairs for senior citizens. Solapur's high temperature impacted voter turnout. Praniti Shinde aims to break BJP's winning streak in a closely contested election.
The Bench stated that the governments notifications for the name changes were not in violation of the constitution and do not suffer from any illegality or any vice.
Ajit Pawars mother goes with him & Sunetra; Supriya visits kaki after voting
Pawar family's voting day dynamics highlighted by Ashatai's presence, Ajit emphasizing unity, Supriya's family visits, and Shrinivas' criticism, all culminating in a rare moment of family unity in Baramati.
CM Pramod Sawant expresses happiness over high voter turnout in Goa
The BJP has fielded Union Minister of State for Tourism Shripad Naik from North Goa, and industrialist Pallavi Dempo from the South Goa seat
Fake currency mastermind arrested in Nagpur
Nagpur: One of Central Indias biggest fake currency mastermind, Parvez Ahmed Patel alias Pappu, was arrested by Jaripatka police of Nagpur in connection with a case in which cops have already invoked the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act (MCOCA) in March. In connection with the MCOCA case, registered against a gang of land [] The post Fake currency mastermind arrested in Nagpur appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .
Notorious drug peddler arrested with MD worth Rs 5.08 lakh in Sakkardara, Nagpur
Nagpur: The Anti-Narcotics Cell of Nagpur Crime Branch arrested a notorious drug peddler, Iqbal Sheikh, and seized 50.81 grams of MD drugs worth Rs 5.08 lakh from his possession in the wee hours of Wednesday. According to police sources, the sleuths of the Anti-Narcotics Cell were on patrolling duty when they intercepted Iqbal (40), a [] The post Notorious drug peddler arrested with MD worth Rs 5.08 lakh in Sakkardara, Nagpur appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .
Lok Sabha Phase 3 Voter Turnout: Assam Records Highest; UP Lowest
In the third phase of the Lok Sabha election, Assam registered the highest turnout at 81.61%, followed by West Bengal (75.79%), Goa (75.20%), Chhattisgarh (71.06%), Karnataka (70.41%), Maharashtra (66.05%), Madhya Pradesh (66.05%), Gujarat (58.98%), Bihar (58.18%), with the lowest in Uttar Pradesh at 57.34%. The Election Commission reported smooth polling... The post Lok Sabha Phase 3 Voter Turnout: Assam Records Highest; UP Lowest appeared first on HW News English .
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Watch: At 4,500 Feet, Officers Trek To Highest Polling Booth In Maharashtra
A team of the Election Commission reached the highest polling booth in Maharashtra's Baramati constituency during the third phase of Lok Sabha polls on Tuesday.
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HC upholds renaming of Aurangabad and Osmanabad
Bombay High Court supports Maharashtra govt's renaming of Aurangabad to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Osmanabad to Dharashiv. Petitions dismissed. Centre approves Osmanabad's new name. Decision influenced by historical, political factors.
Pune's Flexible Workspace Market Boosted as THE BOARDROOM co-working Expands by 36,000 Sq Ft
Pune's Flexible Workspace Market Boosted as THE BOARDROOM co-working Expands by 36,000 Sq Ft Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 8: THE BOARDROOM co-working, the well-known Mumbai-based co-working company, has recently unveiled its exclusive expansion into Pune. The inauguration of two cutting-edge facilities, with a combined area of 36,000 square feet, marks a significant milestone in THE BOARDROOM's journey of entering a new market and empowering professionals and businesses in Pune. THE BOARDROOM co-working has already established its success with more than 70,000 Sq Ft of office space in Andheri East and Andheri West regions in Mumbai. Their Andheri East center, located at the prime location of Andheri Kurla Road, is a space they manage for the prestigious ICICI Bank with 1000+ workstations, which is a testament to their commitment to quality. Andheri West center, the most preferred co-working space in the area, boasts of prestigious clientele like Warner Music, No Broker, Media Monks, and Excel Entertainment, inspiring confidence in the new Pune spaces and assuring you of the same level of excellence. In the Baner area of Pune, THE BOARDROOM will have a total space of more than 36,000 Sq Ft, adding around 800 seats. The Pride Gateway & SBC (Sadanand Business Center) offices make it an ideal managed office space for MNCs, IT companies, and other new-age companies. Both locations offer a plethora of modern amenities, collaborative workspaces, and an inspiring environment that fosters creativity and productivity, promising an exciting new work experience. Indias total penetration of the flex market is estimated to be around 6.5%, higher than the APAC region, which stands at 2 to 3%. In 2024, the flex market is estimated to grow around 60% to about INR 14,000 cr, as per a study done by Upflex. The co-working industry is not just growing; it's booming. With a 43% increase in transactions recorded in the first quarter of this year compared to last year, the demand for flexible workspace solutions is at an all-time high. This surge in demand underscores the value proposition offered by co-working spaces, which provide cost-effective and flexible workspace solutions for companies of all sizes. The boardroom co-working is here to meet that demand, expanding into Pune to bring you the best flexible workspace solutions. Pune, known for its dynamic business landscape, has emerged as a frontrunner. According to recent data from Knight Frank India, the city leads in flex space transactions, with 1.2 lakh square feet transacted in the first quarter of this year alone. This surge in demand reflects the growing preference for co-working spaces among companies and independent professionals. Speaking about this, Mohit Palhade, Founder and CEO of THE BOARDROOM co-working, said, Pune is a strategic market for us, given its prominence in the office space cooperation arena. Our entry into Pune marks a significant leap forward for THE BOARDROOM, and we are excited to cater to the diverse needs of businesses in this dynamic city. This expansion underscores our commitment to providing innovative workspace solutions that drive success and collaboration.'' Further, Amit C Kamerkar, co-founder and CFO of THE BOARDROOM co-working, said, Expanding to markets like Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Pune is part of our growth strategy to meet the evolving demands of the modern workforce. We envision adding close to 2 Lac+ square feet of workspace in the near future, reaffirming our commitment to empowering professionals across India.'' THE BOARDROOM's expansion into Pune signifies its dedication to driving innovation and collaboration in India's thriving business landscape. With state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to excellence, THE BOARDROOM co-working is poised to redefine the future of Pune's flexible & managed office sector and beyond.
Maharashtra: Infant`s body found in drain in Thane
A passer-by spotted the child lying in the drain at Vitawa in Kalwa area on Monday night
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Gittikhadan police book 3 persons for cheating woman, many others in land deal in Nagpur
Nagpur: A recent land deal scandal in Nagpur has brought Prasanna Pardhi, the proprietor of Samadhan Bar in Bajaj Nagar, back into the spotlight for fraudulent activities. Pardhi, already embroiled in several legal cases, is now implicated in a dubious land transaction. The Gittikhadan police have taken action against three individuals, including two women, for [] The post Gittikhadan police book 3 persons for cheating woman, many others in land deal in Nagpur appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .
According to the Maharashtra Tourism website, Raireshwar is a hill fort of historical importance.
Raj Thackeray to address rally in Pune
Pune: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray will address a public rally on Friday to support Bharitya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Muralidhar Mohol. MNS leader Bala Nandgaonkar informed in a press conference today that a public rally for the MNS president has been organised in the Saras Bagh area on Friday to campaign for []
BJP has plans to break BJD, after elections: V K Pandian
BHUBANESWAR: BJD leader and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik's close aide V K Pandian on Wednesday alleged that the opposition BJP is not fighting elections in Odisha to win polls but to increase its seat number with an intention to break the Biju Janata Dal after elections. This was stated by the bureaucrat turned politician while meeting a group of television channel journalists at Gopalpur in Ganjam district on Wednesday. They (BJP) had a slogan of securing 120 assembly seats in 2014 but failed. I do not know their target for 2019. But, for 2024, they have been fighting elections to win 50/60 seats and aim to break BJD after the elections. This is their poll strategy, Pandian told journalists. Claiming that the BJP was not fighting elections to form government in Odisha, Pandian said: I openly say that this (breaking BJD) is their internal strategy as they have done in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh. Asserting that the BJP's plan will not succeed, Pandian said many people from the national level are coming for campaigning in the state, but the people of Odisha have no trust on them. Naveen Babu is the trust of the people, he said. BJP cant get 10 percent votes if it names CM face: VK Pandian You have seen in 2014, 2019 and also in 2024, entire army of leaders from across the country come for campaigning. But, the people will not trust them. The people will bless Nabeen babu in a big way, Pandian said replying to a question on the BJP national leaders making queue for campaigning in the state during the twin polls for the Lok Sabha and Odisha Assembly. Asked whether he was confident of Patnaik becoming the chief minister of Odisha for the sixth consecutive time, Padian said: I have a strong conviction that Naveen babu will win the elections with flying colours. Had I not such conviction, I would not have said that Naveen babu will be sworn in as CM on June 9 with blessings of Maha Prabu Jagannath, he said. Pandian said that they (BJP) have no candidates in 60 of the 147 assembly segments in Odisha. They waited for the release of BJD's candidate list so that they could pick up candidates from among the leaders dropped or rejected by the regional party. This is the reality of BJP in Odisha, he said. Pandian also came down heavily on Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi and accused them of attempting to stop the Shree Mandir Parikrama Project (Jagannath temple heritage corridor project). Replying to a question on BJP raising the Odia Asmita (pride) issue during elections, Pandian said, the central government has not given a single rupee for the promotion of Odia language. Though the BJP has 8 MPs in Lok Sabha, all of them remained completely silent while the Centre was providing money for the promotion of other languages and not for Odia language. Only during election time, the union minister (Dharmendra Pradhan) shows his love for Odia language and talks about Asmita, the BJD leader said. BJP's Baijayant Panda accuses CM Naveen of keeping Odisha poor
`Talks with Imran Khan`s party could happen only if it earnestly apologises`
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Maharashtra: EC conducts voting at highest polling booth in Raireshwar
Situated 30 kilometres from Bhor taluka in Pune rural, the polling party drove to the foothills of Raireshwar to reach the polling station.
Maharashtra: EC successfully conducts voting at highest polling booth in Baramati's Raireshwar
Situated 30 kilometres from Bhor taluka in Pune rural, the polling party drove to the foothills of Raireshwar to reach the polling station. From there, a further 18 km journey via Rairi leads to the base of Raireshwar, where polling teams trek for an hour with the aid of an iron ladder to reach the polling station
Nagpurs Alfiya Pathan bags Asian U-22 silver in boxing
Nagpur: India boxer Alfiya Pathan of Nagpur bagged a silver medal in the Asian U-22 Boxing Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Tuesday. In the gold medal clash, a former youth world champion Alfiya lost her light heavyweight (81kg) to Diana Magauyayeva of Kazakhstan. Former world junior champion Alfiya started the match as favourite. She had [] The post Nagpurs Alfiya Pathan bags Asian U-22 silver in boxing appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .
CP felicitates 5 Pachpaoli cops for foiling suicide bid by ex-TTE in Nagpur
Nagpur: Swift action by four patrolling cops of Pachpaoli Police Station in Nagpur foiled a suicide attempt by a 62-year-old former railway Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE) on Monday. The man had hanged himself at his residence at Lashkaribagh after a tiff and scuffle with his wife and son over being served cold rice. The cops [] The post CP felicitates 5 Pachpaoli cops for foiling suicide bid by ex-TTE in Nagpur appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .
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Mother Natures surprise: Rains, thunderstorms hit Nagpur in scorching May!
Nagpur: The Second Capital of Maharashtra experienced an unexpected onslaught from Mother Nature as high-intensity rains, hail, thunderstorms, and lightning struck parts of Nagpur in the month of May. This surprising turn of events brought relief from the scorching summer heat but also left behind a trail of havoc and disruption, on Tuesday evening. The [] The post Mother Natures surprise: Rains, thunderstorms hit Nagpur in scorching May! appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .
Video: Nasty U-Turn: Now, NMC says Swami Vivekananda Smarak is in Development Zone
Nagpur: In a bizarre U-Turn, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) sought to retract its original statement before the Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court that the location of Swami Vivekananda Smarak constructed at Ambazari Lake banks was in a No Development Zone. In a recent application for modification/recall of an order, the NMC admitted to [] The post Video: Nasty U-Turn: Now, NMC says Swami Vivekananda Smarak is in Development Zone appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .
The Economic Offences Wing of city police on Tuesday arrested a man who allegedly demanded Rs 2.5 crore on pretext of installing a special type of chip in EVM (electronic voting machine) for getting maximum votes for the party candidate.
Maharashtra: EC successfully conducts voting at highest polling booth in Baramatis Raireshwar
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Those speaking Pakistan's language should be sent to jail: Maharashtra CM Shinde
THANE: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has said those speaking Pakistan's language while living in India should be charged with treason and put behind bars as he dubbed the statements of opposition leaders Vijay Wadettiwar and Farooq Abdullah their frustration about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rise. These people are speaking Pakistan's language. Is it not treason against the nation? They are not able to tolerate the wave of patriotism that has spread out across the country under PM Modi's leadership. It's like Congress ka haath, Pakistan ke saath, Shinde told PTI here. He also hit out at former Maharashtra Chief Minister and former Union minister Sharad Pawar for doing othing for the state during his long stints in the state and Centre. He has been in Maharashtra politics, national politics for such a long time. Maharashtra should have progressed so much during this time. He was also the agriculture minister. What our government has done for farmers, no other government has been able to do so far.That I can say with full confidence, Shinde said. He said Rs 6,000 is being given by the Centre and the state government is adding another Rs 6,000 to it, making it Rs 12,000 for farmers every year. They are getting crop insurance for free. There are so many schemes for farmers and our government gives them top priority, he said. On what he called anti-India statements by several opposition leaders, the Shiv Sena leader said, They are speaking in Pakistan's favour and in their language. This is their misfortune only. But we will not leave those who speak against our country. These people should be jailed after being charged with treason. These people live in India and praise Pakistan. If Farooq Abdullah asks whether Pakistan is wearing bangles, who are these people? Are they Pakistani or Hindustani? Are they traitors or our own citizens? Such people should be put behind bars after charging them with treason, Shinde told PTI. Similarly, what kind of patriotism is raising questions about the death of a martyr, Hemant Karkare? Saying that it was not Kasab's bullet that hit him, is the same as what Pakistan used to say. Pakistan was also saying that Kasab was not their man but in the end, they had to accept he was a Pakistani citizen, he added. Shinde was responding to recent comments made by National Conference chief Abdullah, Congress' Wadettiwar and former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi. Wadettiwar, the leader of opposition in the Maharashtra state assembly, recently claimed that Karkare, who was the Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) chief during the 26/11 terror attack, wasn't killed by Kasab's bullet but by one fired by a policeman affiliated to RSS. The Congress leader made the statement while attacking the BJP's Mumbai North Central candidate Ujjwal Nikam, who was the special public prosecutor in the 26/11 trial. NC president Abdullah, on the other hand, had said that dialogue is the only way to resolve issues between India and Pakistan as any confrontation will have serious consequences for the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Reacting to a recent statement of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on taking back Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), the former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister on Sunday said no one is going to stop him. Let the defence minister do it. Who is going to stop him? In any case, they will not ask us. But let them remember that they (Pakistan) are not wearing bangles, they also have an atom bomb. The unfortunate part is that the atom bomb will fall on us, he said. In an exclusive interview with PTI, Singh said India will never give up its claim on PoK but it will not have to capture it with force because the people of the region, on their own, would want to be part of the country after seeing the development in Kashmir. Channi, while replying to a question on the attack on the Indian Air Force's convoy in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch, had said, 'Yeh stuntbaazi ho rahi hai, hamle nahi ho rahe' (These are all stunts, not attacks). Whenever elections are near, such stunts are performed to make the BJP win.There is no truth in it, he had said. One Indian Air Force (IAF) corporal was killed and four were injured as terrorists ambushed their convoy in Poonch district on Saturday, three weeks ahead of polling in Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha constituency. Under fire over his poll stunt remark, the Congress leader later said he was proud of the country's soldiers but targeted the Centre over the 2019 Pulwama terror strike, saying the government could not ascertain who carried out the attack. Shinde said the work done by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 10 years is for everyone to see and these include schemes for women and youth, infrastructure projects, and road, rail, air and water connectivity. Today, India is talked about with respect in the entire world.That change has taken place.Today, India speaks and the world listens.It was not the case earlier.It's no more a majboor sarkar, it's a majboot sarkar.That's why we could avenge Pulwama with a Balakote surgical strike. It's the prowess of our country that the opposition is not liking.They are not able to digest it, he said.
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Army jawan held for demanding Rs 2.5 cr from Sena UBT leader to manipulate EVMs
Ambadas Danve, the leader of opposition in the state legislative council, filed a written complaint with police after the accused
