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'Bulldozer justice' completely unacceptable, must stop: Priyanka Gandhi
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticized the Madhya Pradesh government's actions after a man's house was demolished following protest-related violence. She insisted that only the courts should determine guilt and punishment. The protest was in response to objectionable remarks by seer Ramgiri Maharaj, leading to injuries and property damage.
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Duty hike effect: Onion exports down by 50%
India’s onion exports fell over 50 percent in June, hindered by a minimum export price of $550 per tonne and a 40 percent export duty, making Indian onions costlier than competitors. Exporters are pushing for the removal of these policies, arguing that domestic supply is ample. Up to July 2024, 2.
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Maharashtra Rains: IMD issues red alert for Pune, orange alert for Mumbai, Thane
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Palghar, Pune, and Satara districts in Maharashtra on August 4, with heavy to very heavy rainfall expected at isolated places and extremely heavy rainfall in Palghar. An orange alert has been issued for Thane, Mumbai, Raigad, Sindhudurg, and Nashik districts. Moderate rain is predicted in plain areas and extremely heavy rainfall in ghat areas for Pune and Satara.
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Cabinet approves eight National High-Speed Road Corridor projects worth Rs 50,655 crore
The cabinet approved eight National High-Speed Road Corridor Projects spanning 936 km at a cost of Rs. 50,655 Crore to boost logistics efficiency and connectivity. The projects will create 4.42 crore man days of employment. They include an eight-lane elevated Nashik Phata-Khed Corridor, a six-lane Agra-Gwalior Corridor cutting travel time by 50%, a six-lane Tharad-Ahmedabad Corridor for port connection, among others.
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NCP leader Ajit Pawar to launch 'Jansanvad Yatra' ahead of assembly polls
NCP leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar launched mass outreach program post-election defeat. He credited Rs 1 lakh crore for welfare projects benefiting women, youths, and farmers in Maharashtra. Ajit will lead 'Jansanvad Yatra' from Nashik, focusing on 288 assembly constituencies ahead of state polls. He faces challenges within Mahayuti alliance but will be determined to highlight initiatives and garner support amidst opposition attempts to defame.
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Gangster Abu Salem challenges prison transfer in Bombay High Court, claims threat to life
Gangster Abu Salem challenged transfer from Taloja prison to Nashik Central Prison in Bombay High Court, alleging conspiracy to kill him before potential release in a few months. The Bench recused itself from hearing petition and will be reviewed by another bench. Salem argued against transfer affecting trials in Delhi, suggesting safe alternatives within Taloja prison. Authorities cited security concerns for proposed move.
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Nashik man involved in global racket forcing youths into cyber fraud, honey trapping held
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested Sudarshan Darade in Nashik, Maharashtra, for his alleged involvement in an international human trafficking syndicate coercing youths into online criminal activities like credit card fraud and honey trapping. Darade is the sixth person arrested in the case, which involves trafficking Indian youths to work in fake call centers in Laos and Cambodia.
Bhujbal: Wanted to fight from Nashik, was keen on Rajya Sabha nomination as I wish to become an MP
Sunetra Pawar on Thursday filed nomination papers as the NCP candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha bypoll, days after she lost the Lok Sabha elections from Baramati. The bypoll was necessitated after Praful Patel vacated his seat and got elected for the full term of six years in February.
How long will you keep blast convict in solitary confinement: HC asks jail authorities
Bombay High Court questions Maharashtra prison authorities on Himayat Baig's prolonged solitary confinement in 2010 Pune blast case.
Fissures in MVA over MLC polls? Congress asks Uddhav to withdraw 2 nominees from race
Congress expresses displeasure over Uddhav Thackeray's unilateral announcement of Shiv Sena (UBT) candidates for Legislative Council elections in Konkan Graduates and Nashik Teachers' constituencies. Maharashtra Congress demands withdrawal, highlighting communication gaps with Thackeray.
Six civic bodies likely to debut on Bond Street by next month
Nashik, Visakhapatnam, Kanpur, Surat, Varanasi, and Prayagraj are likely to issue municipal bonds by July with a fundraise of Rs 100-300 crore at 7.9-8.3% coupon rate. Municipal bodies have raised nearly Rs 3,000 crore from the bond market in last seven years
IAF's Sukhoi fighter crashes in Nashik; pilot, co-pilot eject safely
An Indian Air Force Sukhoi fighter plane crashed in Maharashtra. The pilot and co-pilot ejected safely in Nashik district, according to police.
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.
Moving car catches fire in Thane, 11 escape unharmed
A multi-purpose utility vehicle (MUV) carrying eleven individuals, including five children, caught fire in Thane, Maharashtra. The driver noticed the fire while and managed to bring the vehicle to a stop. All occupants escaped unharmed before the vehicle was engulfed in flames near Viviana Mall on the Eastern Expressway. Firefighters extinguished the fire within half an hour, but the MUV was destroyed.
Maharashtra: Water stock in dams drops to 22 per cent
There are 2,997 dams in the state where 22.64 per cent of the total storage capacity is available for use as of Wednesday. The current stock is less by 9.17 per cent compared to 31.81 per cent recorded on the corresponding day (May 29) of the last year, it said.
Maharashtra: Ex-Malegaon mayor injured after 2 unidentified persons fire at him
The incident took place at 1.20 am when former Malegaon mayor Abdul Malik was sitting outside a shop on the Old Agra road, a Malegaon city police official said. Two unidentified persons reached there on the motorbike and allegedly fired three rounds at him. Malik received wounds on his chest and leg, he said.
Independent candidate booked for garlanding EVM enclosure in Maharashtra's Nashik
A case has been registered against spiritual leader Shantigiri Maharaj for violating the model code of conduct by garlanding the EVM enclosure while casting his vote in the Nashik Lok Sabha constituency. His supporters faced detention after wearing badges in his support at polling booths. Farmers protested by wearing onion garlands at a polling booth in Chandwad.
Poll officials check Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde's luggage in Nashik
Poll officials in Nashik checked Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's luggage at a helipad after allegations of carrying cash in a helicopter. The officials did not find anything suspicious. Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut had accused Shinde of carrying cash, prompting a response from Shinde. Security was heightened during Sena (UBT) rally in Nashik ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.
Sena will retain Nashik Lok Sabha seat with bigger margin, says Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde expressed confidence that Shiv Sena will secure a larger victory margin in Nashik in the Lok Sabha election. He supported incumbent MP Hemant Godse. The party aims to build on its previous success when Godse defeated NCP's Sameer Bhujbal by nearly 3 lakh votes in 2019. Shinde participated in a motorcycle rally for his campaign and sought blessings from spiritual leader Shantigiri Maharaj.
Onion prices fall by 15% due to lack of export demand
India lifted export ban on onions, impacting domestic and international markets. Exporters face limited demand with Indian onions more expensive than Pakistani onions due to $550 per tonne minimum export price. Overseas buyers stocked Pakistani onions, leading to a crash in prices.
Nashik LS seat: Ally dynamics, upset voters & a seer who refused to withdraw nomination
The BJP first wanted the seat claiming that Sena MP Hemant Godse would not be able to retain the seat. However, after a seat exchange deal with NCP (Ajit), the BJP offered the seat to the latter. However, with Godse not willing to vacate the seat, CM Eknath Shinde refused to hand over the seat to the NCP(Ajit). Shinde kept dragging the issue till the date of filing of nomination after which the Ajit camp withdrew its claim for the seat.
In Maharashtra, oppn faces toilet, khichdi and other cases
Opposition in Maharashtra faces law enforcement actions. BJP denies political targeting. Candidates like Amol Kirtikar and Sudhakar Badgujar received notices. Sharad Pawar's faction also under probe. Allegations of tactics to target political rivals during elections.
LS polls: Ahead of remaining two phases in Maharashtra, focus shifts to onion belt
The state has 22 onion-producing districts across 13 parliamentary constituencies where growers have been impacted by the Centre's moves over the kitchen staple. Of these seats, Solapur, Latur, Baramati and Osmanabad went to polls in the third phase on May 7.
Export ban lifted before voting in Maharashtra onion belt
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) on Saturday issued a notification permitting the export of onions with the Minimum Export Price (MEP) to $550 per tonne and 40% export duty. A ban on export was hurting the onion farmers in the Western Maharashtra and Marathwada, the area known as the onion belt of the country. These two regions alone produce 40% of the overall onion production of the country.
Top law firms rule in favour of smaller cities; plan to hire local talent in Nashik, Pune, Indore, Jaipur & Chandigarh
Indian law firms are expanding beyond metros, focusing on smaller centres like Nashik, Indore, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Pune, Ahmedabad, and Kochi. These firms believe that physical offices in these areas are crucial for their growing corporate and private client portfolios, as well as for cost arbitrage and client retention. Global captives of multinationals, companies in the automobile, electronics, renewable, and real estate sectors are also considering expanding their operations in these areas.
Chhagan Bhujbal says he is withdrawing from race for Nashik Lok Sabha ticket
Bhujbal withdraws from Nashik Lok Sabha race to resolve deadlock with Godse of Shiv Sena. Shinde's interest in the seat noted. Decision made to avoid tie-breaker situation. I've made the decision to drop out of the race in order to break the tie. The Mahayuti alliance should announce the candidate as soon as possible; if not, it might be difficult for us to win the seat, Bhujbal said.
"Because of that barking sound...": An UP adolescent uses Alexa to prevent a monkey attack on herself and her sister
Nikita cleverly used Alexa to repel monkeys in Basti, UP. Her quick thinking saved her family. In another incident in Nashik, a boy locked a leopard in a room to escape harm.
M&M 3XO: Mahindra unveils name of its new SUV, details here
Mahindra & Mahindra announced its new SUV 'XUV 3XO', set for launch on April 29, boasting advanced features and design. The vehicle, crafted to meet urban drivers' aspirations, will be manufactured in Nashik, Maharashtra. Mahindra's SUV sales surged 40% in February, reflecting the rising demand for SUVs in India's automotive market.
MVA wrangles over Mumbai, Sangli seats; NDA struggles over Nashik
The Mumbai South Central seat has also caused a heartburn within the Congress as the party was keen to field Mumbai Congress chief Varsha Gaikwad from the constituency. While Gaikwad has not come out against the Sena (UBT) decision, however, Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam, who was keen to contest from Mumbai North West, has given an ultimatum of a week to his party to resolve the issue or "else all options would be open".
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