Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday released his party’s manifesto for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections, outlining key promises that include free education for male students, the scrapping of the Dharavi redevelopment project, and stabilising prices of essential goods. Speaking at his residence, Matoshree, Thackeray said that most of the party’s promises align
Kandomani Bhumij, an Independent candidate from the ST-reserved Potka constituency in East Singhbhum, is the richest candidate in the first phase of the Jharkhand Assembly elections, with declared assets over Rs 80 crore. He is followed by Congress candidate Krishna Nand Tripathi (Daltonganj, Palamu) and independent Ayush Ranjan (Ranchi), both of whom have declared assets
MVA Maharashtra manifesto: In a bid to challenge Maharashtra’s ruling BJP-Shiv Sena-NCP alliance, the Opposition’s Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has promised a slate of welfare measures ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. At a rally held at Mumbai’s BKC ground, MVA leaders pledged a Rs 3,000 monthly allowance and free state bus travel for women
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday reiterated his stance that a nationwide caste census will take place, asserting that it will expose the longstanding injustice faced by Dalits, OBCs, and Adivasis. Addressing the Samvidhan Samman Sammelan in Nagpur, Gandhi said that the caste census would clarify the political and social power dynamics in the country.
A total of 174 candidates contesting in the first phase of the Jharkhand elections have declared criminal cases against themselves, according to a report by the Jharkhand Election Watch and Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR). The analysis, which examined the self-sworn affidavits of 682 out of 683 candidates, shows that 127 of these candidates have
The INDIA bloc unveiled its manifesto for the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly elections on Tuesday, pledging to create 10 lakh jobs for youth and provide health insurance coverage of up to Rs 15 lakh for the underprivileged. The manifesto, titled ‘7 Guarantees,’ aims to enhance social justice by increasing reservations for Scheduled Tribes (STs) from 26
Mahayuti Maharashtra manifesto: Just weeks before the Maharashtra Assembly polls, the Mahayuti alliance unveiled its highly anticipated manifesto on Tuesday, presenting a roadmap focused on driving “unprecedented prosperity and development” in the state. The 288-member state is set to vote in a single phase on November 20, with results to be announced on November 23.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday accused the JMM-led coalition in Jharkhand of “patronising” the mafia and urged voters to elect the BJP, promising to “bulldoze” criminal elements in the state. Speaking at an election rally in Koderma, Adityanath claimed the JMM-led government was supporting mafia activities in sectors such as land, sand
The Centre recently announced the PAN 2.0 project, raising numerous questions among existing PAN holders about the fate of their current cards, the cost of obtaining a new one, and the features included in the updated version. One of the most talked-about features of the new PAN card is the QR code. While many assume
Indian Railways is considering a total of 1,318 railway stations for redevelopment under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. Initially, the government planned to implement most station redevelopment projects through the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, which was expected to contribute around 12% to the National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) target. However, due to limited participation in PPP
The Indian cement industry is expected to witness a robust recovery in the second half of FY25, stated a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd (MOFSL). This, it added, will be driven by pent-up demand, a rebound in government capex, and sustained momentum in the real estate and housing sectors. During October-November 2024, industry
Crude oil prices increased marginally on December 23, after the release of US economic data showing a slowdown in inflation. Brent crude futures increased by 26 cents, or 0.4 per cent, and touched $73.20 per barrel. Similarly US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures climbed by 31 cents, or 0.5 per cent and reached $69.77 per
The IPO of Carraro India and Senores Pharmaceuticals will close on December 23. Senores Pharmaceuticals was fetching a premium of 55% in the grey market while the stocks of Carraro India were neither attracting a premium nor a discount. Both the IPOs opened on December 20. If you’re perplexed which one to bet on? Here
