Dilip Khedkar, the father of sacked probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar, has entered the fray for the Maharashtra Assembly elections as an independent candidate from the Shevgaon seat in Ahilyanagar district. This follows his unsuccessful bid in the Lok Sabha elections earlier this year. Khedkar filed his nomination on Tuesday, the last day for submissions.
As the nomination window closes on October 29, Maharashtra gears up for a high-stake election to the 288-member Assembly on November 20. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who came to power in 2022 after he walked out of Shiv Sena which led to a split in the MVA and joined hands with the BJP, is seeking
In Maharashtra’s contentious political climate, Fahad Ahmad, a youth leader of the Samajwadi Party (SP) and husband of actress Swara Bhasker, has secured a ticket for himself for the upcoming elections. His nomination as the INDIA ally Nationalist Congress Party (Samajwadi Party) candidate for Anushakti Nagar follows a rivalry between two prominent figures in the
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated Wednesday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) remains committed to supporting Amit Thackeray, son of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) head Raj Thackeray, in the Mahim assembly constituency, which is also contested by the ruling Shiv Sena. Fadnavis told reporters that the BJP would seek a solution to the
Amid a tussle over seat sharing ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly election, Shaina NC, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson, has made an appearance on the list of Shiv Sena of Eknath Shinde — one of the many surprises thrown up ahead of the assembly polls. The 51-year-old joined the Shiv Sena in the presence
As the deadline for filing nominations for the Maharashtra Assembly elections approaches, state BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule remains calm and collected. He is set to contest from Kamptee, his home turf in the Vidarbha region, and has already secured his place in the party’s first list of 99 candidates. Also ReadMaharashtra Elections 2024: Eknath Shinde-led
BJP Jharkhand Candidate list: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday released its second list of candidates for the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly elections and fielded Gamliyel Hembrom from Barhait seat to take on Chief Minister and JMM chief Hemant Soren. Hemant Soren is the sitting MLA of the Barhait (ST) constituency in Sahibganj district. He
Maharashtra Assembly election 2024: Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction on Sunday released another list of 20 candidates and fielded Milind Deora from Mumbai’s Worli constituency to take on Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray in the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly election. Deora, a former Congress leader and Union minister of state, joined the Sena before the
The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) is one of the flagship schemes launched by the Modi government to provide free medical care to citizens, especially from the economically weaker section in the society. However, concerns have been raised from time to time about its implementation, as several incidents have surfaced from different
NPS Calculator: The National Pension System (NPS) is one of the popular investment schemes that offer financial security and stability during old age as that is the time when retirees often lack a regular source of income. With life expectancy in India continuously increasing, it becomes more important for individuals to save for their golden
Pay Commission pensions revisions: The Centre recently gave details about subsequent pension revisions and other reforms undertaken for senior citizen pensioners falling in the age bracket of 80 to 100 years. In the Rajya Sabha, Parliamentarians Sadanand Mhalu Shet Tanavade, Baburam Nishad, and Subhash Barala sought details on the increase in grievance redressal by Pension
Stock market participants are expected to track global trends and the trading activity of foreign investors in a holiday-shortened week ahead, with no significant domestic triggers in sight, analysts said. The equity markets will remain closed on Wednesday for Christmas. Looking ahead, analysts pointed out that while no major domestic events are scheduled, several global
In 2024, fundraising through Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) in India hit a record high of Rs 1.6 lakh crore. This milestone was fueled by robust economic growth, favorable market conditions, and enhancements in the regulatory framework. The year saw diverse companies, ranging from large to small market capitalizations, tapping into the IPO route, with the
