The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has revealed its first list of 99 candidates for the #MaharashtraElection2024, with Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis set to contest from Nagpur South West, and state BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule from Kamthi. Other notable nominees include minister Girish Mahajan running from Jamner, and minister Sudhir Mungantiwar from Ballarpur. This move sets the stage for a fierce competition as the party prepares to defend its hold in the state.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the NDA Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers, where they discussed various aspects of good governance and ways to improve people's lives. The PM emphasized the importance of focusing on 'Pro-people, Pro-governance- P2G2' and passing six proposals to further national progress. Ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, the meeting also touched upon the 'Amrit Mahotsav' of the Constitution and the 50th anniversary of Emergency.
Indian cricket team's superstar bowler Mohammed Siraj has received the honor of being appointed as a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) by the Telangana government. This announcement was made by Telangana's Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, who praised Siraj for his contributions to the Indian team, including their recent T20 World Cup win. As Siraj took the field on the first day of the India vs New Zealand 1st Test, former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar made a clever remark, reminding everyone of his new title and status.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar responds to criticism from Opposition parties and citizens for the state government's handling of the heavy rain in Bengaluru, stating that it is impossible to control nature. He also announces a holiday for schools as a precautionary measure and plans to hold meetings with officials to survey the situation. Meanwhile, Bengaluru Central MP PC Mohan urges the state government to take action to improve infrastructure and disaster management in light of the city's ongoing rainfall.
A misleading video, falsely attributed to Maharashtra, has been circulating on social media, with claims attacking the state's Deputy Chief Minister. The 1.09 minute video, posted by a Shiv Sena leader, shows vehicles driving over a massive pothole, alongside a billboard featuring the politician responsible for the state's road maintenance. However, a fact check revealed that the footage is actually from China and not related to Maharashtra at all.
Shockwaves spread throughout Mumbai as news of the horrific murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique broke, sending the entire political community into a state of panic. The incident occurred late Saturday night as Siddique was leaving his office, with eye witnesses describing unidentified attackers shooting him twice in the chest with a 9.9mm rifle. While two of the accused have been apprehended and identified as outsiders, the motive behind the brutal attack is still unclear. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar expressed his shock and grief at the loss of his colleague and friend, while the police have promised a thorough investigation into the matter. Meanwhile, security has been tightened at key political figures' residences in the state.
Chaos ensued on Friday night when a passenger train collided with a stationary goods train in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvallur district, causing injuries to over 10 people. Drone footage of the aftermath has revealed the extent of the destruction, prompting outrage from opposition leader Rahul Gandhi. In the wake of the accident, Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin called for stronger measures to prevent such incidents, as officials worked to safely transport affected passengers to their destinations.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) speedster Mohammed Siraj, who played a pivotal role in India's T20 World Cup win in 2024, has been appointed as the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in Telangana by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. This appointment is in recognition of Siraj's contribution to the country and he will be under the supervision of the state's Director General of Police (DGP). Siraj expressed his gratitude to the Chief Minister for the homage paid to him and the exemption given to him for the Group-I job, which requires a degree qualification.
Indian cricketer Mohammed Siraj has been appointed as the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in Telangana, fulfilling Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's promise to the right-arm fast bowler. Siraj will maintain his commitment to playing cricket while serving in his new role as a key part of Team India's bowling attack. The upcoming three-Test series against New Zealand will be the first opportunity for Siraj to showcase his skills in his new position.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde assures that the 'Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana' will not be discontinued, but rather the benefits will be gradually increased. This statement was made during the inaugural ceremony of various state-level schemes for women empowerment, in the presence of Deputy CMs Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar. Shinde emphasizes the importance of this scheme in empowering women and improving their lives, with over 2.5 crore beneficiaries already receiving benefits. He also mentions the state government's decision to provide free electricity for agricultural pumps as a means to support farmers. This scheme has garnered praise from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, making Maharashtra a role model for women's empowerment in the country.