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Reeling from its defeat in Maharashtra, following closely on the heels of a setback in the Haryana Assembly elections, the Congress on Saturday once again raised concerns about the integrity of the electoral process, citing Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and alleging “manipulation” and a “conspiracy” behind its loss. In an unprecedented act following the defeat […]
Gautam Adani, founder and chairman of the Adani Group, along with his nephew Sagar, has been summoned to address allegations by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of paying $265 million (Rs 2,200 crore) in bribes to secure profitable solar power contracts. Adani’s Shantivan Farm residence in Ahmedabad and his nephew Sagar’s Bodakdev home […]
Gujarat Titans has secured England wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler for an impressive Rs 15.75 crore at the IPL 2025 auction held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Rajasthan Royals entered the bidding early in an attempt to acquire Buttler at a lower price, but Gujarat Titans remained steadfast in their pursuit of the England white-ball captain. Following an […]
Kagiso Rabada has been acquired by the Gujarat Titans for Rs 10.75 crore during the IPL 2025 mega auction, held on Sunday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Rabada, listed as a marquee player, entered the auction with a base price of ₹2 crore. Despite his consistent performances, the Punjab Kings released Rabada ahead of the auction. […]
The third day of the sixth edition of Abhivyakti – The City Arts Project, an initiative by the UNM Foundation of the Mehta Family’s Torrent Group, unfolded a vibrant mix of contemporary, folk, and fusion music alongside experimental folk theatre on Saturday. A veteran of three previous editions of Abhivyakti, Jaimil Joshi, mesmerised audiences with […]
Ahmedbhai Mohammadbhai Patel, popularly known as Ahmed Patel, was a prominent figure within the Indian National Congress, serving as its treasurer and political secretary. Renowned for his acumen in resolving political crises, he played a pivotal role in the functioning of the party, influencing every decision made by Congress President Sonia Gandhi from 1998 until […]
Music composer AR Rahman has issued a warning to those speculating about his separation from his wife, Saira Banu. Sharing a three-page legal notice on social media, the 57-year-old musician addressed individuals circulating defamatory and “objectionable” content about him and his family. Rahman posted, “Notice to all slanderers from ARR’s Legal Team,” on X. It […]
Fifteen candidates from the ruling Mahayuti alliance, including Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his deputy Ajit Pawar in their own bases of Kopri-Pachpakhadi and Baramati, exceeded the one-lakh winning margin mark. The 15 candidates include three from Shinde’s Shiv Sena, four from the Nationalist Congress Party, led by Ajit Pawar and eight from the BJP. […]
A Minnesota jury in the United States on Friday found Harshkumar Ramanlal Patel, 29 and Steve Shand, 50, guilty for their involvement in an international human smuggling operation that led to the deaths of an Indian family who froze while attempting to cross the US-Canada border during a blizzard in 2022. Shand, a resident of […]
As the BJP-led NDA alliance appears set for a landslide victory in the Maharashtra Assembly Elections, financial experts are analysing its potential impact on the Indian stock market when trading resumes on Monday. The clear mandate is expected to strengthen investor confidence, shifting market strategies from defensive to aggressive. Speaking on the anticipated market reaction, […]
New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti’s landslide win in Maharashtra and INDIA bloc’s comprehensive victory in Jharkhand have yet again shown that the elections in India are won by those who get their alliances – both electoral and social – right. While multiple observers may look at the success of Ladki Bahin in Maharashtra or Maiya Samman […]
On Saturday, a team of experts from the Kochi Water Metro Project investigated the viability of building a water metro along the Tapi River. Using two boats, the team—which included boat design specialist Arjun Krishna and marine civil engineer Nishant—surveyed a 10-kilometer section of the Tapi River between the Causeway and Valak Patiya. There were […]
The screening of Swatantra Veer Savarkar, a historical drama directed by and starring Randeep Hooda, marked an incredible start to the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2024. In the film, Jay Patel plays revolutionary Shyamji Krishna Varma, who was instrumental in India’s fight for independence. The movie honours Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, Indian politician. […]
New Delhi: Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Hemant Soren looks firmly set to remain in power in Jharkhand. The INDIA bloc have the lead according to the Election Commission’s website, with the following breakdown: Party Won Leading Total Jharkhand Mukti Morcha – JMM 11 24 35 Bharatiya Janata Party – BJP 1 19 20 Indian National Congress […]
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate, Swarupji Thakor won the Vav assembly by-election in Gujarat on Saturday, defeating Congress candidate Gulabsinh Rajput by a narrow margin of 2,353 votes. According to data from the Election Commission of India (ECI), Thakor got 91,755 votes, while Rajput got 89,402. Mavji Patel, an independent candidate who entered the […]
As the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led ‘Mahayuti’ alliance is leading on 220 seats in Maharashtra, the battle for chief minister has now begun. Party leaders from within the alliance are rooting for their heads to be the next CM. Sunetra, the wife of Ajit Pawar, expressed her desire for him to become the chief minister. […]
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has solidified its position as Maharashtra’s leading political force in the recent assembly elections, with the ruling Mahayuti alliance surpassing the 200-seat mark as vote counting continues. According to trends from the Election Commission of India (ECI), the Mahayuti is leading in 220 seats, ensuring a comfortable majority in the […]
Targeting a number of Hamas terrorists who played significant roles in the October 7 massacre, the Israeli Air Force struck Beit Lahia in northern Gaza overnight between Wednesday and Thursday. Jihad Mahmoud Yahya Kahlout, a company commander in Hamas’s Nukhba unit and Muhammad Riyad Ali Uqal, another Hamas company commander, were among the terrorists killed, […]
The ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)-Congress alliance in Jharkhand has outperformed exit poll projections, crossing the halfway mark in the state assembly elections. Meanwhile, in Maharashtra, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has surged to a commanding lead, marking a significant turnaround from its performance in the Lok Sabha elections. In Jharkhand, the election battle […]
Aaditya Thackeray leads by over 400 votes after four rounds of counting in Worli Constituency. Aditya Thackeray, son of former Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, is leading by a slender margin of 400 votes from Worli against Milind Deora of Shiv Sena. Sandeep Deshpande of MNS is also contesting. Shiv Sena (UBT) has suffered a setback […]
