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
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that if the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) wins the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections, the state will become an “ATM” for the Congress. “They (MVA) will withdraw funds from Maharashtra using the state’s resources and send the money to Delhi,” Shah said at a rally in Chalisgaon, Jalgaon
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge alleged that the Mahayuti alliance, comprising the BJP, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party, is a ‘government of thieves’. He also accused the BJP and its ideological mentor, the RSS, of having no role in India’s freedom movement or in the country’s unity. Campaigning for the November
Maharashtra Elections 2024: Ahead of Maharashtra Assembly elections, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday addressed a rally and asserted that even if Indira Gandhi returned, “Article 370 won’t be restored”. Addressing a rally in Maharashtra’s Dhule, ahead of November 20 polling, Shah said that no one, even Indira Gandhi from heaven, won’t be able
The Union Ministry of Rural Development has allocated 37.80 lakh houses to 18 states under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) for 2024-25, with BJP-ruled Chhattisgarh and poll-bound Maharashtra accounting for more than one-third of the total, reports The Indian Express. Chhattisgarh leads the allocation with 8.61 lakh houses, making up over 22% of the
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi, the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) candidate in the Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll, expressed her hope that the people of Wayanad would grant her the opportunity to represent them in Parliament. Priyanka made this statement on Wednesday while visiting polling booths across Wayanad as the constituency cast their votes for
Go to Live UpdatesJharkhand Assembly Elections 2024 Phase 1 Voting Live Updates: Voting for the first phase of the Jharkhand Assembly elections on 43 seats is underway and will continue till 5 pm. Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar cast their votes during the day. As the polling got underway, Soren accused the
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is set to face a crucial electoral challenge in her first bypoll campaign in Kerala’s Wayanad constituency, where she aims to not only retain the seat for the party but also expand the victory margin that her brother, Rahul Gandhi, achieved in the past two elections. Polling began at 7
ITR Filing for Assessment Year 2025-26: Income tax return (ITR) filing season is here. Like every year, all taxpayers, including salaried individuals, will be able to file their tax returns using one of the seven ITR forms currently available. Currently, there are 7 ITR forms available for taxpayers on the department’s e-filing portal and assessees
After US President Donald Trump announced a 26 per cent reciprocal tariff on Indian imports, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Thursday said that they are examining implications of measures/announcements made by the US President. The commerce department has also started consultations with the domestic industry and exporters to gauge the impact of the
US President Donald Trump’s imposition of a blanket 26 per cent tariff on imports from India has sent ripples across various industries. While the decision is expected to disrupt several key sectors in India, some might find advantages. India’s primary exports to the US include pharmaceuticals, telecom equipment, gemstones, petroleum products, gold jewellery, and ready-made
A careful study of the Tariff fact sheet issued by US White House indicates that “some goods will not be subject to the Reciprocal Tariff.” However, most market observers believe that though there could be some temporary relief, one needs to look at the exemptions carefully. There are chances that they might be clubbed separately
The brokerage firm Motilal Oswal has maintained a Buy rating on Hindalco, setting a target price of Rs 770, implying an upside of 16% from the current market price of Rs 664 per share. The firm remains optimistic about Hindalco’s future, citing expansion plans, strong demand, and improving margins as the key catalysts for growth.
