Rs 1.98 crore in cash was seized from a hotel in Nashik ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections, raising concerns about electoral malpractice. The Expenditure Observer is investigating the source and intent of the cash
Anil Deshmukh, former Maharashtra minister, was hospitalised following an alleged stone-pelting attack on his convoy during the election campaign. His son, Salil Deshmukh, accused the BJP of orchestrating the attack. The incident has heightened tensions in the run-up to the Maharashtra Assembly elections
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut blamed Maharashtra’s Home Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, for the deteriorating law and order in the state, citing an alleged attack on former minister Anil Deshmukh. Nagpur Police have launched an investigation, and additional security measures have been deployed
After witnessing low voter turnouts and long queues at polling centres during the recent Lok Sabha election, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has taken steps to make the voting process less taxing. According to officials, toilets and waiting rooms have been set up at polling centres
Prepare for the Maharashtra Assembly elections 2024 with these 10 essential tips. From finding your polling station to staying cool in queues, ensure a seamless and informed voting day on 20th November.
Find out what’s open and closed across Maharashtra on 20th November, as the state votes in the Assembly elections. A detailed guide for polling day
The Maharashtra Assembly elections 2024 are here. Before heading to the polling booths on November 20, check out these important things to remember, including prohibited items, essential facilities at polling stations, and law enforcement measures
Kirit Somaiya's remarks followed a special court's decision to reject the bail plea of Sujit Patkar, who is implicated in the alleged Rs 34 crore scam involving the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation
Voters in Maharashtra can cast their vote in the 2024 Assembly elections even without a Voter ID, by using alternative government-approved identity documents
This year, 105 alleged criminals were externed under Section 55 of the Maharashtra Police Act; 673 under Section 56, which pertains to the criminals with multiple cases; and 279 under Section 57, which pertains to the criminals who had been convicted and released after serving sentence
Search your voter details: Use the Voter Helpline App under “Find your name in electoral roll” to locate polling station details. To beat high afternoon temperatures, vote in the morning.
They have raised the bogey of Constitution being in danger and reservations being discontinued. They are doing this for political benefits,” the chief minister said. On the issue of the Maratha reservation, Shinde said, “The policy of the Mahayuti government is very clear
Search your voter details: Use the Voter Helpline App under “Find your name in electoral roll” to locate polling station details. To beat high afternoon temperatures, vote in the morning.
19 November,2024 08:33 AM IST | Mumbai | Team mid-dayThey have raised the bogey of Constitution being in danger and reservations being discontinued. They are doing this for political benefits,” the chief minister said. On the issue of the Maratha reservation, Shinde said, “The policy of the Mahayuti government is very clear
19 November,2024 08:24 AM IST | Mumbai | AgenciesKharge, without taking names of MLAs who supported Shinde, claimed each person was offered '50 crore to switch allegiance and urged voters to send a clear message in the upcoming election
19 November,2024 08:13 AM IST | Mumbai | AgenciesOf the existing wide foot overbridges on both, CR and WR, the widest are of 12 m. Stations with these wide bridges include Dadar, Ghatkopar, Thane, Prabhadevi, Dadar, Kandivli and Borivli. The Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) is working on the project
19 November,2024 08:02 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarOfficials said that the teams will monitor whether the rabies transmission was spread from dogs or from other jackals. Samples have been sent to the ICMR-National Institute of Virology for analysis, and the reporters are awaited, they said
19 November,2024 07:56 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet JadhavADVERTISEMENT
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray addressed a public meeting for Maha Vikas Aghadi's Bandra (East) candidate Varun Sardesai on Pipeline Road at Jawahar Nagar in Khar (East) on Monday (PICS/SATEJ SHINDE)
Despite an assurance from JNPA on August 13 to handle civic issues, nothing has been done. “They promised to clear garbage and provide infrastructure but haven’t even removed the waste,” said Paramanand. Villagers also highlighted the dire state of public toilets near the creek, which lack electricity and septic systems
19 November,2024 07:51 AM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar Menon
The city - sliced, diced and served with a dash of sauce
19 November,2024 07:42 AM IST | Mumbai | Team mid-day
The Congress and BJP clashed over the alleged Adani-BJP nexus, with Rahul Gandhi criticising the Dharavi redevelopment project, while BJP’s Vinod Tawde countered with claims of Congress ties to Adani.
19 November,2024 07:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Dharmendra Jore
From Amarjeet Singh Chawla walking to vote with his wife’s support to Karan Shah navigating on a motorised wheelchair, Mumbai’s differently abled voters are leading by example, urging others to exercise their right to vote and pushing for better accessibility.
19 November,2024 07:19 AM IST | Mumbai | Hemal Ashar
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On the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti on 15th November, BJP chief JP Nadda visited the Gurudwara in Thane to offer prayers. However, this visit stirred a huge controversy. While news was circulating that the BJP chief was asked to leave the Gurudwara premises, Thane Gurudwara Committee has issued a clarification on the same. The committee in the statement has said that it was the mediapersons who were requested not to stand with their backs to the kirtan and were asked to maintain decorum. Take a look.
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