To strengthen their prospects in the upcoming Maharashtra assembly Elections, leaders from the ruling Mahayuti coalition are shifting allegiances among themselves. At least five BJP leaders have decided to switch to different partners within the coalition, aiming to boost their chances of securing tickets while adhering to the coalition’s seat-sharing agreement. According to The Indian
Amid ongoing seat-sharing discussions, Congress state in-charge Ramesh Chennithala has dismissed speculation about any rift within the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance. Chennithala said that all is well within the opposition coalition, which plans to announce its candidate list by Saturday evening. After attending the Congress’ Central Election Committee (CEC) meeting in Delhi on Friday
The Congress party released its second list of candidates for the November 20 Assembly polls following a brief meeting of the Central Election Committee (CEC) on Saturday. The second list of Congress candidates includes several newcomers, featuring three women and only one incumbent MLA, Kailash Gorantyal, who represents the Jalna Assembly seat. Of the 23
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, former captain of the Indian cricket team, has been appointed as Jharkhand’s brand ambassador for the upcoming assembly elections, according to Chief Electoral Officer K Ravi Kumar. Dhoni has granted the Election Commission permission to use his image in campaign materials aimed at encouraging voter participation. Also Read:Kejriwal to campaign for INDIA
BJP MLA Harvinder Kalyan has been unanimously elected as the Speaker of the Haryana Assembly. The announcement came on Friday during a session where Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini proposed Kalyan’s name, which was seconded by fellow BJP MLA Ranbir Gangwa. Kalyan, a three-time MLA representing Gharaunda in Karnal district, takes on this pivotal role
Weeks before Jharkhand Assembly elections, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma acknowledged the challenges for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in state, calling the state a “tough” battleground but expressing optimism about the party’s chances of securing power. Sarma, BJP’s co-in charge for poll-bound Jharkhand, said he has focused his efforts on campaigning in the
Zeeshan Siddique joins NCP: Zeeshan Siddique, son of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique, on Friday joined the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) faction led by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, following his father’s footsteps. The party also announced its list of seven candidates for the upcoming polls and has fielded Zeeshan Siddique as their candidate from
Congress candidate list: Ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly election 2024, the Congress released its first list of 48 candidates on Thursday evening. The Assembly elections will be held in a single phase on November 20. The counting of votes will take place on November 23. In the first list, Congress’ state chief Nana Patole has
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
Starbucks workers’ union, representing more than 10,000 baristas, initiated a five-day strike on Friday, citing unresolved issues related to wages, staffing, and schedules. Initially impacting Starbucks stores in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle, the strike is now expanding to Columbus, Denver, and Pittsburgh. The union, Workers United, plans to escalate the walkouts, potentially involving “hundreds
Inflation is an inevitable part of the economy, and its impact on our purchasing power is often underestimated. Inflation is typically around 6% annually. This means that the cost of goods and services increases by about 6% annually. But what does this really mean for you and your savings? What is Inflation? Adhil Shetty, CEO
