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
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
The family feud between real estate moguls Abhishek Lodha-led Macrotech Developers and Abhinandan Lodha’s House of Abhinandan Lodha (HoABL) has escalated after Macrotech accused HoABL of forgery and using “fabricated documents” to misuse the company’s brand and registered trademark ‘Lodha’. This is a developing story, more details are being added. Please watch the space for
Wall Street indices were poised for a lower opening on Wednesday as investors braced for details of U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs, which could have far-reaching effects on the global economy, corporate earnings, and inflation. ALSO READAhead of Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ jitters, gold maintains all-time high levels, silver drops Stock market volatility has surged
Gold prices remained unchanged at their all-time high of Rs 94,150 per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday, as traders awaited developments on potential reciprocal tariffs by the US. According to the All India Sarafa Association, gold of 99.9% purity held firm after a sharp Rs 2,000 surge on Tuesday, marking its steepest
ITC in its latest acquisition of the pulp and paper business of Aditya Birla Real Estate is attempting to tap into the growing demand for sustainable, eco-friendly wrapping solutions from the e-commerce, QSR, FMCG and pharma industries, amongst others. The above transaction at nearly Rs 3,500 crore has been done at about one times sales
NCR-based realty developer Trinity has commenced the construction of its Rs 1200-crore ultra-luxury residential project, Sky Palazzo Residences, in Gurugram. The project received RERA approval a month ago and is located on the Dwarka Expressway. To be completed by 2029, the project is likely to generate more than 5000 jobs directly as well as through
