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
The Congress party on Monday accused the ruling Mahayuti government in Maharashtra of fast-tracking approvals for the Adani Group projects following the announcement of state Assembly Elections. Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh pointed out that recent comments from senior Mahayuti leaders have made it clear why the government is pushing these approvals. In a post
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday accused several Muslim organisations of attempting to “vitiate the poll atmosphere” in Maharashtra and Jharkhand by appealing for votes based on religion. The party urged the Election Commission and the Supreme Court to take strict action against such practices. Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters in
Maharashtra election: With just a day left for Maharashtra’s campaign period to end, the final push is in full swing ahead of the state elections on Wednesday. The 288-member Maharashtra Assembly will go to the polls in a single phase on November 20, with results to be declared on November 23. The election is set
Maharashtra Elections 2024: In a bid to woo angered farmers just days ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly polls, the Central government has allowed soybean procurement with a moisture content of up to 15% under the Price Support Scheme (PSS), up from the standard 12%. The decision comes amid growing anger among farmers in Vidarbha and
Maharashtra elections 2024: BJP’s Parag Shah, the incumbent MLA and candidate from Ghatkopar East, is the richest candidate in the Maharashtra Assembly elections. He has declared combined assets worth Rs 3,367 crore with his wife. Shah, 55, is a prominent real estate developer and the owner of Man Infra Construction Limited. Despite sustaining a knee
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
