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Mahayuti candidate from Badnera, Maharashtra addresses his controversial remark on Ladki Bahin Yojna & more

In a controversial remark made earlier, Ravi Rana had stated that if people don’t vote for the BJP and its allies, the money given under the Ladki Bahin Yojana might be taken back. Addressing the controversy surrounding his comment, Rana clarified, “Nobody can take back what has already been given. What I meant to say was that if they don’t vote for the BJP, then Congress will return to power, and the ₹1,500 scheme might be withdrawn.”

Texas-based CPA from Mumbai wants Mahayuti, Fadnavis to win

Swapan Dhairyawan, a Texas-based Chartered Accountant (CPA) originally from Mumbai, speaking to The New Indian shared his political insights and unwavering support for the Mahayuti alliance.

15 years, still no multispecialty hospital? Ravi Rane faces tough questions from Amravati, Badnera voters

As the Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 draw closer, Amravati residents are voicing frustrations over the region’s lack of infrastructure development

Supreme Court upholds states’ power to regulate industrial alcohol

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India affirmed the right of states to regulate industrial alcohol, delivering an 8:1 majority judgment that reshapes the legal landscape surrounding alcohol control.

Alarming lack of dietary diversity among infants in Maharashtra

The recent study highlighting that over 80% of children aged 6-23 months in Maharashtra lack dietary diversity is a stark reminder of the nutritional crisis facing our youngest citizens. This issue, deeply rooted in socio-economic disparities, demands urgent attention and comprehensive action from both government and society.   The findings reveal that a significant portion […]

Baba Siddique murder: To be cremated with full honours

NEW DELHI -Baba Siddique, a prominent political figure, was tragically shot dead on October 12, 2024, outside his son Zeeshan Siddique’s office in Bandra, Mumbai. The NCP leader was shot while he was bursting firecrackers on the occasion of Dussehra. Three men emerged from a vehicle, their faces covered with handkerchiefs and opened fire with […]

PM Modi launches ₹7,600 Crore development projects in Maharashtra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for over ₹7,600 crore in development projects in Maharashtra, including airport upgrades, new medical colleges, and skills institutes, emphasizing rapid growth and support for farmers and youth.

Eknath Shinde attributes NDA’S plans derailing to the “400 paar” slogan

NEW DELHI: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde recently attributed the setbacks faced by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls to the “400 paar” slogan. In a video interview given to the media, Shinde mentioned several key points, highlighting internal and external dynamics affecting the NDA. Previously, […]

BJP’s poor show in Maharashtra: Fadnavis offers to resign

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who has been a key figure in the state's BJP leadership, took full responsibility for the party's electoral setback in the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 and has offered to resign on Wednesday, May 05.

Veer Savarkar’s legacy celebrated on 141st birth anniversary

India celebrated the 141st birth anniversary of freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, also known as Veer Savarkar on 28 May.