Arvind Kejriwal, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief, announced the launch of the ‘Pujari Granthi Samman Yojana’ on 30th December. This new scheme will provide a monthly honorarium of approximately Rs 18,000 to the priests (Pujaris) of temples and the granthis of Gurudwaras. The announcement comes ahead of Delhi's upcoming Assembly elections, scheduled for early 2025. The scheme's registration will begin the following day, and Kejriwal will personally visit Hanuman Temple in Connaught Place to kick off the registration process. This announcement follows a controversy over AAP's ‘Mahila Samman Yojana’, which promises Rs 2,100 per month to eligible women.
30 December,2024 05:10 PM IST
On December 15, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis attended the swearing-in ceremony for the expansion of the Maharashtra Cabinet. The Mahayuti Alliance, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), achieved a significant victory in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, securing 230 out of 288 seats. In contrast, the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi won only 46 seats. Following the cabinet expansion, CM Fadnavis announced that a performance audit will be conducted for all ministers. He explained that if a minister is found to be underperforming or not doing their job correctly, the government will reconsider their position. Watch the video for more information
16 December,2024 12:08 PM IST
A decades-old temple has been reopened in tense Sambhal, found during anti-encroachment drive. The district administration on Saturday morning carried out an anti-encroachment drive in the Shahi Jama Masjid area. The district administration team visited Sambhal to check on the noise pollution through loudspeakers, the Sambhal District Magistrate (DM) said, adding that they found that there was electricity (power) theft in the area.
14 December,2024 11:06 PM IST
Veteran Bollywood actresses Padmini Kolhapure and Poonam Dhillon organised a musical tribute to Raj Kapoor on his centenary birth anniversary, sharing personal stories about the legendary actor and his lasting influence on the film industry. Poonam Dhillon highlighted the industry's collective effort to celebrate Raj Kapoor and mentioned how Padmini Kolhapure even encouraged her family, including niece Shraddha Kapoor, to join in the tribute. They also spoke about the Kapoor family's support for the event and recalled Kapoor's recent visit with PM Narendra Modi, where the Prime Minister discussed promoting Indian cinema in the way Raj Kapoor had. When asked if anyone today could match his legacy, both actresses agreed that no one could replace or replicate the legendary Raj Kapoor.
13 December,2024 07:22 PM IST
Bollywood and television stars united at a grand award ceremony celebrating the Indian television industry. The event was a glamorous affair, with prominent figures from both film and TV attending. Stars like Rajkummar Rao, Mallika Sherawat, Raveena Tandon, Rakesh Roshan, Ravi Kishan, Nia Sharma, Daisy Shah, Kumar Sanu, Siddharth Nigam, and Poonam Pandey, among others, graced the event, celebrating the growing influence of TV in India alongside the film fraternity.
09 December,2024 05:50 PM IST
Preparations are underway for Mahaparinirvan Diwas 2024, which will be celebrated on December 6th at Chaitya Bhoomi in Mumbai. This day marks the death anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, also known as Baba Saheb, who played a pivotal role in fighting for the rights of Dalits and marginalized communities in India. Chaitya Bhoomi, located near Shivaji Park, is a major site where thousands of people gather every year to pay homage to him. This year, elaborate arrangements are being made for the event, including decorations, security, and facilities for visitors. Devotees from across the country will attend the memorial service, honoring Dr. Ambedkar's legacy and his contributions to social justice and equality.
04 December,2024 04:11 PM IST
NCP (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he attended a screening of "The Sabarmati Files" on December 2. Speaking at a press conference, Raut pointed out that while the Prime Minister had time to watch the movie, he had no time to address important issues like the situation in Manipur or the farmers protesting at the Delhi border. Raut questioned Modi's priorities, saying, "The Prime Minister has time for 'The Sabarmati Files,' but when we ask him to discuss the Adani files, he and his government run away." He further criticized the Prime Minister for ignoring the concerns of farmers who are still protesting at the border, highlighting the lack of attention given to these pressing matters.
03 December,2024 02:22 PM IST
Amid the ongoing suspense over who will be the Maharashtra CM, Union Minister of State Ramdas Athawale on November 26 backed Devendra Fadnavis’ candidature for the Chief Minister post. While speaking to ANI, he suggested nominating Eknath Shinde to the central cabinet. "When Eknath Shinde came to know that the BJP high command has selected Devendra Fadnavis as the CM (of Maharashtra), he was a bit unhappy, which I can understand. But, BJP has got 132 seats and hence I think there should be a way, Devendra Fadnavis should be made the CM. Eknath Shinde can assume the charge of deputy CM. If he is not willing to be the deputy CM, he can be made union minister in PM Modi's cabinet... The people of Maharashtra want Devendra Fadnavis to be the CM," said Ramdas Athawale
27 November,2024 10:55 AM IST
November 23 marks a significant day for Maharashtra as the results of the 2024 Assembly elections are set to be announced. The Maharashtra Assembly elections, held on November 20, saw a fierce contest between two major alliances. The ruling BJP-led Mahayuti coalition, which includes Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) and NCP (Ajit Pawar), is currently leading, with hopes of retaining power in the state. On the other hand, the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), consisting of Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), and NCP (Sharad Pawar), is challenging the incumbent government. With results pending, the excitement is palpable. Let's head to the streets of Mumbai to hear what the city's residents have to say about the ongoing political drama.
23 November,2024 05:21 PM IST
The Mahayuti alliance, comprising the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP, is set for a thumping victory in Maharashtra. The BJP headquarter at Nariman Point in Mumbai has erupted into huge celebration. BJP leaders Devendra Fadnavis, Vinod Tawde, Chandrashekhar Bawankule reached the BJP headquarters to celebrate the impending victory. Party workers of the Mahayuti Alliance celebrated with Dhol, Nagada and sweets before the Maharashtra Election Result 2024 official announcement.
23 November,2024 04:53 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
