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Congress, Sena (UBT) and NCP (SP) to jointly contest Maharashtra polls: Sharad Pawar
The NCP (SP), Congress and the Shiv Sena (UBT) are constituents of the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), which was in power in the state from November 2019 till June 2022 before the collapse of the Thackeray-led government.
Maharashtra govt announces pilgrimage scheme for senior citizens from all religions
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced the 'Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana' on Saturday, a pilgrimage scheme aimed at senior citizens of all religions. The scheme is intended to assist elderly individuals who face challenges in visiting pilgrimage sites due to financial constraints, lack of companionship, or other limitations. Shinde made this announcement while responding to a calling attention notice raised by Shiv Sena MLA Pratap Sarnaik in the state legislative assembly.
Maharashtra budget: Subsidy for milk producers to continue, nod for 18 medical colleges
Finance Minister Ajit Pawar presented Maharashtra's budget for 2024-25, highlighting key initiatives including the extension of a Rs 5 per litre subsidy for milk producers and plans to establish 18 new medical colleges. This budget, the last before assembly elections, also focuses on agricultural infrastructure, women's empowerment, and healthcare expansion across the state.
Maharashtra budget 2024 key highlights: Free cylinders & farmer friendly measures
Maharashtra budget 2024: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar presented the state budget during the ongoing monsoon session from June 27 to July 12. Key highlights include the provision of three free cylinders annually to all households under the CM Anna Chhatra Yojana, a Rs 5,000 per hectare bonus for cotton and soybean farmers, and a Rs 5 per litre bonus to milk-producing farmers after July 1, 2024.
Quant Mutual Fund added 27 stocks to its portfolio in May. Do you own any?
Quant Mutual Fund is under Sebi inquiry for suspected front-running, leading to search and seizure operations in Mumbai and Hyderabad.
PM Modi, senior ministers take oath as members of 18th Lok Sabha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was sworn in as a member of the 18th Lok Sabha, marking his third consecutive term. He, along with his Council of Ministers, had previously taken oath on June 9. Modi, who retained the Varanasi seat, has been representing it since 2014. As the Leader of the House, he was the first to take the oath. Additionally, B Mahtab also took the oath as a member of the new House and as the pro-tem speaker earlier in the day at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
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Titan, IndusInd Bank among 20 stocks to trade ex-dividend this week. Do you own any?
20 companies, including Nifty companies Titan and IndusInd Bank, have set record dates this week to determine dividend payouts. Shareholders buying stock at least one day before the ex-date are eligible for dividends under the T+1 framework, where ex-date and record date align in most cases.
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde vows to prevent caste tensions amid quota row
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde assured that the government will prevent caste tension amid Marathas and OBCs' reservations dispute. OBC activist Laxman Hake and others ended their fast after government intervention. An all-party meeting is planned in the upcoming monsoon session to address extending reservations to Maratha descendants with Kunbi caste certificates. The government is pro-farmer and denies making decisions against their interests, contrasting earlier accusations by Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
"Congress' long-term plan to create rift with help of lies": Maharashtra Dy CM on claims of Atal Setu cracks
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis dismissed allegations of structural danger to the Atal Setu as false claims by Congress. Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole had inspected cracks on the Mumbai-Trans Harbour Link, attributing them to corruption. Fadnavis clarified that the cracks were on an approach road, not the bridge itself, and were minor, requiring immediate repair. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) assured the public that the bridge is safe, and repair work would be completed within 24 hours without disrupting traffic.
IMD forecasts temporary end of heatwave for most parts of India except this state, heavy rains predicted in these 6 states
IMD predicts no heat wave conditions across most of India, except in parts of Uttar Pradesh. Recent heatwaves affected Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, and more. Rainfall forecasts include heavy rain in Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra.
Third Eye: Caught on wrong foot, hands-on minister & balance and flexibility
Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole criticized for party worker incident. BJP leader Keshav Upadhye mocks Patole. Former Haryana CM Manohar Lal emphasizes hands-on approach. Union ministers adjust schedules for International Yoga Day and PM’s Srinagar session in districts/state capitals. Routine meetings and felicitations postponed.
NDA's Maha poor Lok Sabha show: NCP hits back at BJP for blaming Ajit Pawar; warns of taking 'different stand' on alliance
The blame game between BJP and NCP has escalated in Maharashtra after BJP members blamed Ajit Pawar's NCP alliance for their poor Lok Sabha election results. NCP leaders, including Amol Mitkari and Rupali Patil, have strongly refuted these claims, warning of reconsidering their alliance if the targeting continues. They criticized BJP's leaders for making divisive statements, suggesting it led to electoral setbacks rather than Ajit Pawar's influence.
Rahul Gandhi, Aaditya Thackeray should apologise for remarks based on news report over EVMs: Sanjay Nirupam
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam called for apologies from Rahul Gandhi and Aaditya Thackeray for spreading misinformation about EVM tampering based on a news report. The report alleged a relative of Shiv Sena candidate used a mobile phone to tamper with an EVM, which was dismissed as false by the returning officer. Nirupam demanded accountability from opposition leaders for amplifying the misinformation and expressed concerns over doubts raised about EVM tampering.
Stocks in news: Adani Ports, REC, Maruti Suzuki, Hero MotoCorp, MosChip Tech
Equity markets await BJP's election outcome on June 4. GSK's Blenrep shows promise for multiple myeloma. NMDC reports 37% production fall in May.
Maharashtra Exit Polls 2024 Live Updates: BJP set to be largest party with 20+ seats, Uddhav's Sena in second with 11, India Today-C Voter predicts
Exit Polls 2024 Maharashtra News Live: The state has seen tumultous politics in the past two years with the Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party both being broken up and facing a struggle to prove their authenticity, with factions of both eventually moving towards the BJP-alliance in the state.
Maharashtra Exit Polls 2024 Results: Here is when and where to check exit polls predictions
The exit polls for the Maharashtra Lok Sabha Election 2024 will be held on June 1, 2024, with results being available from 6:30 PM on the same day. Viewers can follow live updates on India Today and Aaj Tak. Although exit polls provide early insights, their accuracy may differ. The official results will be announced by the Election Commission of India on June 4, 2024.
Maharashtra attracts highest FDI for second consecutive year: Fadnavis
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that the state has attracted the highest foreign direct investment (FDI) in India for the second consecutive year. According to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Maharashtra received FDI worth Rs 1,25,101 crore in 2023-24, surpassing Gujarat and Karnataka.
Water stock at 22.06% in dams of Maharashtra
The average water stock in nearly 3,000 dams across Maharashtra has decreased to 22.06%, with the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar division recording the lowest at 8.78%. Over the last two days, the stock has depleted by 0.58%. Maharashtra has 2,997 large, medium, and small dams, with the highest number (920) in the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar division. The current stock is 8.8% lower than last year's stock on May 31.
Equity mutual funds continue to witness the maximum share from all states
In April 2024, India saw a 37.29% annual surge in average assets under management (AAUM) to Rs 57.01 lakh crore, with equity-oriented schemes dominating. Maharashtra led in AAUM contribution, followed by New Delhi and Karnataka. No state witnessed a sequential decline in AAUM.
Pune Porsche crash: Your new bar buddy could be an undercover cop as police gets innovative to catch offenders
After the Pune car crash, senior police officers in Maharashtra's Nagpur conducted undercover operations to inspect pubs and bars for violations. The team included senior officers, including assistant commissioners of police (ACPs) and deputy commissioners of police.
RVNL shares jump 8%, hit 52-week high on winning order from Nagpur Metro
In Monday's trading on the BSE, shares of Rail Vikas Nigam (RVNL) surged 8%, reaching a new 52-week high of Rs 399.7. This increase followed the company's success in securing the lowest bid for a project by the Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation (Nagpur Metro).
Six persons drown as boat capsizes in dam backwaters in Pune
The victims included three men, a woman and two children, Indapur tehsildar Shrikant Patil said. The boat service operates between Kalashi and Bhugav villages, he said.
Voter turnout in phase 5 of 2024 Lok Sabha elections at 60.48%
The voting process, held under tight security, saw varying levels of voter turnout, with West Bengal recording the highest at 73% and Maharashtra the lowest at 48.88%. Overall, voter turnout was 57.41%. Eligible voters included over 8.95 crore individuals, with a notable presence of prominent political leaders contesting.
Bank of Maharashtra tops among PSU banks in business growth in FY24
Bank of Maharashtra, a state-owned lender, demonstrated impressive growth in total business and deposit mobilization during the last fiscal year, outperforming many public sector banks struggling to achieve double-digit growth. With a 15.94% rise in total business and a 15.66% increase in deposits, Bank of Maharashtra led the pack, followed by SBI. It maintained its dominance in low-cost CASA deposits, crucial for reducing fund costs.
Sugar level shot up in jail, was denied insulin injections for 15 days, claims Arvind Kejriwal at Maharashtra rally
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal alleged that his sugar levels rose in jail and he was denied insulin injections. Speaking at a rally in Maharashtra, he criticized the BJP and suggested that Sharad Pawar and Uddhav Thackeray might face imprisonment if the BJP comes to power. The Tihar jail administration stated that Kejriwal had stopped insulin dosage on advice from a Telangana doctor prior to his arrest. Medical reports from RML Hospital indicated that Kejriwal was not advised insulin and was prescribed oral anti-diabetic drugs.
"Vote for strong and developed India": Nitin Gadkari appeals to voters
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari urged high voter turnout in the third phase of India's Lok Sabha elections. Over 93 seats, including 11 in Maharashtra, are up for grabs. Polling began at 7 am across 12 states and union territories. More than 1300 candidates, including about 120 women, are in the fray. The BJP has already secured the Surat seat unopposed. Voting will not happen for Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag-Rajouri seat until the sixth phase on May 25. Prominent leaders like Amit Shah and Shivraj Singh Chouhan are among those contesting.
Stock market holiday: Are BSE, NSE closed for Maharashtra Day tomorrow?
Equity markets will remain closed on Wednesday on account of Maharashtra Day. Accordingly, all the segments including, the equity segment, derivative segment, and SLB segment will be closed.
Fake news being spread of Uddhav aide joining CM Shinde's outfit: Sena (UBT) leader
Some media reports claimed Shinde has offered Narvekar the candidature for Mumbai South Lok Sabha constituency, where the Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) has nominated sitting MP Arvind Sawant.
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