Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde expressed his gratitude to the voters of Maharashtra, calling the alliance’s victory a "landslide." He had earlier predicted that Mahayuti would secure a resounding win and thanked all sections of society for their support. As Mahayuti is set to form the government, Shinde and party leaders celebrate sweets (ladoos). Speaking on the formation of the new government, Shinde stated, "Let the final results come in. Then, just as we fought the elections together, all three parties will sit together and take a decision on who will be the Chief Minister." His comments reflect the collaborative approach the alliance will take in finalizing the leadership.
23 November,2024 02:18 PM IST
Worli is witnessing a tough contest in the ongoing election, with the incumbent Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray facing a serious challenge from Milind Deora, who recently joined Shiv Sena after leaving the Congress party. The seat, part of the South Mumbai Lok Sabha constituency, has traditionally been a stronghold of Shiv Sena, and Aaditya Thackeray has significant public support in the area. However, Milind Deora, a well-known figure in South Mumbai and a former Member of Parliament for the constituency, is posing a tough challenge. Also in the fray is Sandeep Deshpande of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), led by Raj Thackeray, who shares family ties with the Thackeray clan. As of 11:38 am, according to Election Commission of India (ECI) trends, Deora has managed to narrow the gap significantly, making the race even more intense. The competition between Aaditya Thackeray and Milind Deora remains tight, and the outcome is expected to change as the trends continue to come in.
23 November,2024 01:19 PM IST
On his three-nation tour to Nigeria, Brazil, and Guyana, Prime Minister Modi presented unique gifts from various regions of India to global leaders. Among the notable gifts were eight from Maharashtra, including an exquisite Silver Candle Stand for Italian PM Giorgia Meloni and an engraved Silver Fruit Bowl with peacock and tree motifs for the CARICOM Secretary General. The gifts, rich in cultural heritage, reflected India’s diverse craftsmanship.
23 November,2024 12:46 PM IST
In an encounter with the security forces, 10 Naxals were killed in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma. The encounter broke out between the DRG and Naxals. Chhattisgarh Deputy CM Vijay Sharma briefed about the encounter and said that 10 naxal bodies have been recovered. Earlier in the day, IG Sundarraj said that the exchange of fire had been underway since morning and a search operation was underway. Security forces were seen celebrating the major victory with a dance following the encounter.
22 November,2024 06:04 PM IST
India’s ties with Canada have seen sharp deterioration with India repeatedly expressing its deep concern about anti-India activities in Canada. Canada’s PM Trudeau had claimed that he has “credible allegations” of India’s hand in the killing of K-terrorist Hardeep Nijjar. Now taking a U-turn on the same, Ottawa has officially denied the reports of the Canada-based Newspaper that claimed India’s link in the K-terrorist Nijjar killing. The action came after India strongly objected to a report in Globe & Mail newspaper that drew a connection between Nijjar’s death to PM Modi. On Nov 20, India had strongly refuted the reports and said it should be dismissed with the “contempt they deserve”. The Ministry of External Affairs had emphasised that “smear campaigns” like this only “further damage our already strained ties”.
22 November,2024 05:40 PM IST
In a major boost to the defence cooperation between India and Australia, a major Air-to-Air refuelling agreement has been signed between the two countries. The agreement was signed between the defence ministers of both the countries during bilateral discussion on November 21st. This is a major boost to operational range in different scenarios. Take a look
22 November,2024 01:33 PM IST
The business empire of Indian Industrialist Gautam Adani is under the radar of the US authorities. The combined market capitalization of all 11 Adani stocks fell by around Rs 2.25 lakh crore to Rs 12 lakh crore. The investigation and its outcomes into allegations by the US persecutors will likely continue to influence investor sentiment and market performance for the Adani Group in the near term. But why is the US involved in this? What is the Gautam Adani bribery controversy all about? In this video Mid-day journalist, Katyayani Kapoor explains the Indictment. Take a look.
21 November,2024 06:52 PM IST
BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra addressed the allegations against Gautam Adani and his company in the US during a press conference in Delhi. He explained that the company is involved in a legal case in the US, which includes both allegations and counter-allegations. Patra stated that the company will defend itself and issue a statement regarding the matter. He emphasized that the company will handle the situation on its own, and the law will take its course. Patra also mentioned that the issue has been widely covered in the media, but the company will provide its own response to the allegations.
21 November,2024 05:23 PM IST
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed confidence in the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) prospects in the upcoming state elections, citing the increased voter turnout as a positive indicator. Fadnavis believes that higher voter participation typically benefits the BJP, with a pro-incumbency sentiment helping boost support for the current government. He highlighted the increased backing from women voters, attributing this shift to the success of the Ladki Bahin scheme. Despite the growing momentum, Fadnavis emphasized that discussions about the Chief Minister's post will only take place after the election results are declared, stressing the importance of collective decision-making within the party.
21 November,2024 04:35 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi has called for the arrest of Gautam Adani after he was charged in the US over an alleged bribery scheme. Speaking at a press conference, the leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha said that it is clear from the US investigation that Adani has violated both Indian and American laws. Gandhi questioned why Adani, despite being indicted in the US, is still free in India. He pointed out that while many Chief Ministers have been arrested for corruption, Adani, who is accused of a Rs 2000 crore scam and more, remains untouched. Gandhi claimed this proves Prime Minister Modi is protecting Adani and is involved in corruption with him.
21 November,2024 03:28 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
