Nominations for 743 candidates have been accepted during the scrutiny process for the first phase of the Jharkhand Assembly elections, an election official reported on Tuesday. The scrutiny, conducted on Monday, saw 62 nominations rejected. A total of 805 candidates from 43 assembly constituencies filed their nomination papers between October 18 and 25. Also ReadJharkhand
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
Donald Trump taking the oath as the US President for the second time saw US markets soar. The entire world watched closely how Trump might shape his possible economic policies. There were concerns that if Trump implemented his protectionist policies, as widely anticipated by experts, it could impact the global economy and markets adversely, though
Hindustan Unilever has bought 90% stake in Minimalist for an enterprise value of Rs 2,955 crore. This premium beauty brand, found in in 2020 by Mohit Yadav and Rahul Yadav has an annual revenue run rate of over Rs 500 crore and the business has been profitable since inception. HUL also plans to will acquire
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Hindustan Unilever (HUL) has demerged its ice cream business through a scheme of arrangement approved by the Board on January 22. The FMCG major announced the demerger while reporting its quarterly results for the third quarter of FY25. The company will list Kwality Walls (India) separately, which it incorporated on January 10, 2025. HUL demerger
