The BJP has sharply criticized Congress for its repeated claims about faulty electronic voting machines (EVMs) following its losses in the Haryana and Maharashtra elections. The Congress party has often alleged that EVMs are tampered with to favor the BJP, but the BJP responded by pointing out that the same technology had delivered victories for Congress in Jharkhand and Priyanka Gandhi's Wayanad bypoll. In a pointed post on X (formerly Twitter), the BJP mocked Congress for blaming

Four days after a resounding victory in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance has yet to announce its choice for Chief Minister. Senior BJP leader and former CM, Devendra Fadnavis, remains the preferred candidate for the top post within the BJP, but its ally, Shiv Sena, is pushing for Eknath Shinde, who led the rebellion that toppled the previous Uddhav Thackeray government in 2022. The delay in announcing the Chief Minister has drawn criticism from the opposition,

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde tendered his resignation to Governor CP Radhakrishnan on Tuesday following the results of the assembly elections. Despite a significant victory for the Mahayuti coalition, which includes the BJP, Shinde-led Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar’s NCP, the decision on who will succeed Shinde as the new CM remains uncertain. Accompanied by Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, Shinde visited the Raj Bhavan to submit his resignation

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar playfully suggested to his nephew, Rohit Pawar, that had he campaigned in the Karjat Jamkhed constituency, where Rohit won by a narrow margin of 1,243 votes, it might have been difficult for him to retain the seat. Rohit, the grandnephew of NCP (SP) leader Sharad Pawar, won against BJP's Ram Shinde in the just-concluded assembly polls. Ajit Pawar made the comment during a visit to the memorial of Y B Chavan, Maharashtra's first Ch

Indian stock markets saw a strong rally this morning, buoyed by the BJP-led NDA's massive victory in the Maharashtra assembly elections, which is home to Mumbai, the financial capital of India. The BSE Sensex opened at 80,193.47 points and surged by about 1,300 points by 11 am, while the Nifty 50 gained more than 346.30 points to open at 24,253.55 points. This follows a strong session on Friday where both indices saw their best performance since early June. All 13 major sectors

On November 20th, elections were held in two key North Indian states, Maharashtra and Jharkhand, with exit polls starting to trickle in as polling has concluded. Maharashtra: The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is projected to perform strongly in Maharashtra, according to several exit polls. The prestigious Chanakya Exit Poll forecasts the Mahayuti alliance winning 150-160 seats out of the 288 seats in the Maharashtra Assembly. Meanwhile, the People Pulse Exit Poll

In a dramatic turn of events in Maharashtra politics, Shriniwas Vanga, an MLA from Eknath Shinde's faction of Shiv Sena, has gone missing following the announcement that his ticket for the Palghar constituency has been allotted to another candidate. This development has raised concerns among his family and political circles. Before his disappearance, Vanga had openly expressed his regret over leaving Uddhav Thackeray's faction to support Shinde, stating, "I left a god-l

In a surprising twist in Maharashtra's assembly elections, Shaina NC, a prominent spokesperson for the BJP, has been nominated by Eknath Shinde's faction of the Shiv Sena to contest from the Mumbadevi constituency. This announcement comes as part of the ongoing tussle over seat allocations in the politically charged environment leading up to the elections. Shaina NC, aged 51, will officially file her nomination tomorrow, marking the last day for submissions. The Mumbadevi co

Zeeshan Siddique, the son of the late former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique, has publicly called for justice following his father's tragic assassination on October 13. In a heartfelt post on social media platform X, Zeeshan emphasized the importance of not politicizing his father's death, stating, "My father lost his life protecting and saving the lives and homes of poor innocent people." Baba Siddique, aged 66, was shot outside his Bandra East office by three

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced a Diwali bonus of Rs 29,000 for its officers and employees in 2024, as reported by NDTV. This decision was made following discussions between Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and the Municipal Commissioner, responding to demands from various worker and employee unions within the BMC. The new bonus amount represents an increase from last year’s Rs 26,000, reflecting the BMC's commitment to support its workforce during t

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde today announced a significant toll waiver for light motor vehicles at all five toll booths providing entry into Mumbai. This decision, effective from midnight on Monday, aims to alleviate the financial burden on commuters as the state prepares for upcoming assembly polls. During a state cabinet meeting in Mumbai, Shinde emphasized that the waiver addresses a long-standing public demand. "This waiver will

In a heartwarming display of compassion, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar stopped his convoy to assist an injured man in Pune. On Tuesday morning, as Pawar was en route to the Pune Circuit House, he encountered a man who had been involved in a minor road accident and was lying injured on the road. Video footage of the incident shows Pawar immediately stepping out of his vehicle to check on the injured individual. He engaged with the man, inquiring about the accident and