Ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday outlined the significant infrastructure developments taking place across the state, asserting that modern infrastructure is transforming Maharashtra. Addressing a crowd, Modi emphasised the government’s efforts to modernise the railway network and highlighted the state’s success in attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). Also Read:‘Nitish
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday accused the ruling JMM-led alliance of turning illegal immigrants into “vote banks” and promised to address the issue of infiltration if the BJP comes to power in the state. Addressing an election rally in Jharkhand’s Giridih, he said, “We will wipe out Naxalism and infiltration from Jharkhand,” he
Ahead of the November 20 Palakkad Assembly bypoll, dissident Kerala BJP leader Sandeep G Varier on Saturday joined the Congress party. He was welcomed by senior Congress leaders, including Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president K Sudhakaran and Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan, at the party office in Palakkad. During a press conference, Varier
Wayanad Lok Sabha by-election passed off peacefully, but the constituency recorded a voter turnout of 64.72 per cent, which was the lowest-ever turnout since its formation in 2009. The by-election in Wayanad was necessitated after Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi vacated the Kerala turf and retained the Raebareli seat in Uttar Pradesh. Congress fielded
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday alleged that five lakh jobs from Maharashtra have been snatched as various big projects have been shifted to other states. “Our government will not allow this. Projects meant for Maharashtra will remain here while those meant for Gujarat will stay there,’ he said. Addressing a rally in Nandurbar, the
Go to Live UpdatesMaharashtra Election 2024 Live: The 288-member Maharashtra Assembly is gearing up to go to the polls in a single phase on November 20. The state is headed for a two-pronged fierce battle between the ruling Mahayuti, which includes the BJP, the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, and the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party
The slogan ‘batenge toh katenge (divided we will be destroyed)’ used by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during the Maharashtra election campaign has sparked a political row. After ally Ajit Pawar, now BJP leader Pankaja Munde has come out against the slogan. BJP MLA Munde, in an interview with Indian Express, said, “Frankly, my
Amid the bag checking row, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray’s convoy was stopped at a checkpost on the Maharashtra-Goa border in Sindhudurg district on Wednesday, prompting an angry reaction from the former chief minister. The incident occurred just days after election officials checked bags carried by Thackeray at a rally in Yavatmal district, which
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
