Go to Live UpdatesMaharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 Live Updates: The election campaign for the Maharashtra assembly elections ended on Monday, with the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance aiming to retain power and the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition seeking a strong comeback. Voting will take place on November 20 across all 288 assembly constituencies, and the results
The iconic two-wheeler brand BSA has unveiled its second motorcycle, the B65 Scrambler, at the Birmingham Motorcycle Live show. Based on the Gold 650, the B65 Scrambler is set to take on the recently launched Royal Enfield Bear 650. The BSA scrambler is expected to make its debut in India next year. Here’s a spec
In a move to promote electric vehicles (EVs) and improve air quality, the Telangana government has announced a significant incentive. All EVs purchased and registered in the state until December 31, 2026, will be completely exempt from road tax and registration fees. This policy change, effective immediately, aims to accelerate EV adoption particularly in the
In a development that could trigger a fresh debate over whether the centre should fully restore the pension of its employees after 12 years instead of 15 years, a Mumbai-based tribunal recently gave a relief to a group of pensioners from the Department of Posts who sought restoration of their full pension after having completed
A total of 122 candidates contesting in the second phase of the Jharkhand elections have declared serious criminal cases against themselves, according to a report. The Jharkhand Election Watch and Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) analysed the self-sworn affidavits of 522 out of 528 candidates running in Phase II of the Jharkhand Assembly Elections. A
Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader, on Monday (November 18) visited Dharavi, Mumbai’s largest slum, to meet with local artisans and small-scale industry representatives. The visit comes ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections, where the political battle is heating up. Gandhi used the occasion to criticise the
Thane’s rapidly growing population and real estate boom have compounded urban challenges for residents, particularly traffic congestion and infrastructure delays. The situation is dire, with citizens grappling with inadequate roads, footpaths, water scarcity, and overburdened public transport. The promise of addressing these pressing issues has become a focal point in the upcoming triangular electoral battle
nearest dealership, it’s worth noting that the unveiling took place in South Africa. The French automaker plans to launch the SUV in March 2025. India will also receive the Duster, which will be locally manufactured. Here’s a preview of what to expect from the upcoming SUV. Renault Duster: No more diesel Renault will introduce the
Gold prices have reached an unprecedented milestone, surpassing $3,000 an ounce for the first time in history. This surge is largely fuelled by a vigorous buying spree by global central banks, states Bloomberg. Since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, central banks have increasingly turned to gold to diversify reserves and reduce dependency on the US
Gold pierced through the psychological milestone of $3,000 an ounce on Friday for the first time, building on an historic rally as trade tensions and U.S. rate cut bets supercharge its appeal as a safe haven asset. Spot gold was up 0.4% at $3,000.39 an ounce at 1031 GMT. Prices have scaled 13 all-time highs
Asia shares rose on Friday and global markets attempted a rebound after a brutal selloff earlier in the week, while gold reached a record as the latest escalation of global trade tensions left nervous investors seeking safe-haven assets. Relief over the likely aversion of a US government shutdown boosted stocks in Asian trade, after Senate
When it comes to amassing vast wealth, the general perception is that billionaires are just lucky. But the reality is different. Billionaires invest very wisely to grow their wealth. Their strategies are so effective that not only do they increase their wealth, but they also do not have to pay much tax. Let’s know what
After a brief lull in big-ticket IPOs, the Indian stock market is gearing up for another major listing – this time from a household name in consumer electronics. After Hyundai Motors India made waves last year, another South Korean giant, LG Electronics India, is ready to debut on the Indian stock exchanges. The consumer electronics
