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  • ‘Regrettable’: Opposition Leaders Condemn Maharashtra Govt Following Killing Of Baba Siddique |

    After the shooting death of NCP leader Baba Siddique in Mumbai on Saturday night, Opposition leaders called for justice and criticised the Eknath Shinde government for its failure to maintain law and order in Maharashtra. 

    All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi shared a post on X and said, “Baba Siddique’s murder is highly condemnable. It reflects the deteriorating state of law & order in Maharashtra. May Allah grant him maghfirah. My condolences to his family, friends & colleagues. Prof. Saibaba’s death is also deeply concerning. His death was also partly a result of the UAPA that allows cops to keep you in prison for lengthy periods without any evidence.”

    Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar described the killing of former Maharashtra Minister and NCP leader Baba Siddique in Mumbai as “regrettable.”

    “The state’s collapsed law and order situation is a cause for concern. The shooting of former state minister Baba Siddique in Mumbai, the financial capital of the country, is regrettable. If the Home Minister and the rulers are going to push the cart of the state so mildly, it can be an alarm bell for the common people,” Sharad Pawar said in a post on X.

     

    राज्याची कोलमडलेली कायदा सुव्यवस्था चिंता वाढवणारी आहे. देशाच्या आर्थिक राजधानी मुंबईत माजी राज्यमंत्री बाबा सिद्दिकी यांच्यावर झालेला गोळीबार खेदजनक आहे. गृहमंत्री आणि सत्ताधारी एवढ्या सौम्यतेने राज्याचा गाडा हाकणार असतील तर सामान्य जनतेसाठी धोक्याची घंटा ठरू शकते. याची केवळ…
    — Sharad Pawar (@PawarSpeaks) October 12, 2024

     

    Following the killing of Baba Siddique, Congress senior leader Mallikarjun Kharge also demanded justice from the Maharashtra government.

    “The tragic demise of Former Maharashtra Minister, Shri Baba Siddique is shocking beyond words.  In this hour of grief, I offer my deepest condolences to his family, friends and supporters. Justice must be ensured, and the present Maharashtra Govt must order a thorough and transparent investigation. The culprits must be brought to book at the earliest. Accountability is paramount,” the post read.

     

    The tragic demise of Former Maharashtra Minister, Shri Baba Siddique is shocking beyond words.

    In this hour of grief, I offer my deepest condolences to his family, friends and supporters.

    Justice must be ensured, and the present Maharashtra Govt must order a thorough and…
    — Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) October 12, 2024

     

  • Eknath Shinde-Led Maharashtra Government Launches ‘Laadla Bhai Yojana’; To Give Up To Rs 1,20,000 To Educated Youth |

    New Delhi: Ahead of the Assembly election in Maharashtra, the Mahayuti government led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced the ‘Ladla Bhai Yojana’ for boys. Under the scheme, boys benefit from a certain stipend amount based on qualifications. This follows the earlier ‘Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana’ aimed at girls, which provides monthly financial assistance of Rs 1,500 to eligible women in the state.

    Ladla Bhai Yojana: Empowering Boys In Maharashtra

    The Ladla Bhai Yojana, introduced by the Mahayuti government in Maharashtra, is a targeted welfare scheme designed to provide financial assistance to boys in states based on their qualifications. According to the reports, under this Ladla Bhai Yojana, students who have completed their 12th grade will receive Rs 6,000 per month stipend, while Rs 8,000 per month stipend for the students holding a diploma degree and Rs 10,000 per month for graduated boys.

    The Maharashtra government made a significant decision on the auspicious day of Devshayani Ekadashi, with an eye on the upcoming Assembly Sabha election in the state.

    Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana: Empowering Women In Maharashtra

    Under the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, women of the age group of 21 to 60 years are eligible to get a monthly allowance of Rs 1,500 from the state government. The scheme aims to promote the comprehensive development and empowerment of women, encompassing economic independence, self-reliance, as well as health and nutrition.

    The announcement of freebies in the state comes after the NDA faced a loss in the Lok Sabha election in Maharashtra, the opposition INDIA bloc managed to secure 30 seats out of the state’s 48 Lok Sabha constituencies.

     

  • Shinde executive now not giving price range, behaving like BJP 40% fee rule from Ok’taka: Congress

    By way of PTI

    MUMBAI: Maharashtra Congress chief and previous minister Satej Patil on Monday accused the Eknath Shinde govt of protecting again construction price range for some spaces, the allegation coming a couple of days after Nationalist Congress Celebration chief Ajit Pawar expressed equivalent perspectives.

    Patil stated the Maharashtra govt was once behaving like the former Bharatiya Janata Celebration dispensation in neighbouring Karnataka, which was once accused of in quest of a fee to unlock construction price range.

    “The Karnataka development of 40 in line with cent (fee) has already come to Kolhapur, as we’re suffering to get price range for the advent of public infrastructure and amenities. The sanctioned price range are diverted to a few different works,” he alleged.

    “When the Maha Vikas Aghadi was once in energy, price range have been sanctioned for street building and different works. However, below the brand new govt in Maharashtra, the sanctioned price range are diverted for putting in place benches and purchasing open health club apparatus,” he claimed.

    A couple of days again, the chief of the opposition within the Meeting Ajit Pawar had levelled equivalent allegations.

    He had stated price range have been being unequally disbursed a few of the ruling alliance and opposition legislators, with even works the use of native space construction price range now not being sanctioned.

    MUMBAI: Maharashtra Congress chief and previous minister Satej Patil on Monday accused the Eknath Shinde govt of protecting again construction price range for some spaces, the allegation coming a couple of days after Nationalist Congress Celebration chief Ajit Pawar expressed equivalent perspectives.

    Patil stated the Maharashtra govt was once behaving like the former Bharatiya Janata Celebration dispensation in neighbouring Karnataka, which was once accused of in quest of a fee to unlock construction price range.

    “The Karnataka development of 40 in line with cent (fee) has already come to Kolhapur, as we’re suffering to get price range for the advent of public infrastructure and amenities. The sanctioned price range are diverted to a few different works,” he alleged.googletag.cmd.push(serve as() googletag.show(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );

    “When the Maha Vikas Aghadi was once in energy, price range have been sanctioned for street building and different works. However, below the brand new govt in Maharashtra, the sanctioned price range are diverted for putting in place benches and purchasing open health club apparatus,” he claimed.

    A couple of days again, the chief of the opposition within the Meeting Ajit Pawar had levelled equivalent allegations.

    He had stated price range have been being unequally disbursed a few of the ruling alliance and opposition legislators, with even works the use of native space construction price range now not being sanctioned.

  • Mehrauli homicide: SIT to probe police state of being inactive over Shardha Walkar’s 2020 criticism, says Maha executive

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    MUMBAI: Maharashtra Deputy Leader Minister Devendra Fadnavis introduced the formation of a unique investigation workforce on Tuesday to probe why the police didn’t act at the criticism filed by means of Shradha Walkar towards Aftab Poonawala.

    Walkar was once allegedly killed by means of her live-in spouse Poonawala in Might this yr of their Delhi flat. He allegedly chopped her frame into a couple of items and disposed of them over a number of weeks earlier than he was once arrested by means of the Delhi Police final month.

    The BJP had raised this factor and blamed the erstwhile Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi executive for no longer pursuing the case correctly. The BJP additionally claimed that Walkar would were alive nowadays if the native police had pursued her criticism correctly.

    Walkar, who had resided within the Vasai area with Poonawala earlier than transferring to Delhi, had lodged a criticism with Vasai police on November 23, 2020, mentioning Poonawala were bodily abusing her for over six months and threatened to kill her and chop her into items.

    BJP MLA Atul Bhatkhalkar had raised a calling consideration movement within the Maharashtra state meeting in Nagpur asking if a regulation will likely be enacted to forestall such incidents from taking place at some point.

    ALSO READ | Mehrauli homicide: Shraddha’s dad blames Maha police officers for state of being inactive

    BJP MLA Ashish Shelar additionally identified sure discrepancies within the case, making it suspicious.

    “If Shraddha Walker had filed a criticism within the police station that she was once being overwhelmed up by means of the accused, then why wasn’t any case registered and investigation performed? Why was once there a prolong of 1 yr in asking each households to offer their stance in writing? Why was once the date at the paper tampered with,” Shelar requested.

    He added, throughout the final two-and-a-half years, the stance taken by means of the former executive was once suspicious and questioned if there was once any power on this regard as neatly.  “Due to this fact, the SIT must probe this whole case to deliver out the reality. I’m grateful to deputy leader minister Devendra Fadnavis for accepting my call for,” Shelar stated.

    Chief of Oppositions Ajit Pawar stated that the Maharashtra executive must communicate with the central executive and the Shradha Walkar case must be moved to a fast-track court docket.

    He stated that accused must be hanged for killing Shradha Walkar in an inhuman means. “Other folks consider carefully to kill a small fowl like a rooster, additionally other folks consider carefully, however right here Aftab Poonawala mercilessly killed Shradha and chopped her frame into items,” Pawar stated.

    “Govt must way union house minister Amit Shah and the Shradha Walkar case must be run on a quick song so the sufferer and her circle of relatives gets justice quickly,” he added.

    ALSO READ | DNA from bones present in Mehrauli wooded area suits with Shraddha Walkar’s father

    MUMBAI: Maharashtra Deputy Leader Minister Devendra Fadnavis introduced the formation of a unique investigation workforce on Tuesday to probe why the police didn’t act at the criticism filed by means of Shradha Walkar towards Aftab Poonawala.

    Walkar was once allegedly killed by means of her live-in spouse Poonawala in Might this yr of their Delhi flat. He allegedly chopped her frame into a couple of items and disposed of them over a number of weeks earlier than he was once arrested by means of the Delhi Police final month.

    The BJP had raised this factor and blamed the erstwhile Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi executive for no longer pursuing the case correctly. The BJP additionally claimed that Walkar would were alive nowadays if the native police had pursued her criticism correctly.

    Walkar, who had resided within the Vasai area with Poonawala earlier than transferring to Delhi, had lodged a criticism with Vasai police on November 23, 2020, mentioning Poonawala were bodily abusing her for over six months and threatened to kill her and chop her into items.

    BJP MLA Atul Bhatkhalkar had raised a calling consideration movement within the Maharashtra state meeting in Nagpur asking if a regulation will likely be enacted to forestall such incidents from taking place at some point.

    ALSO READ | Mehrauli homicide: Shraddha’s dad blames Maha police officers for state of being inactive

    BJP MLA Ashish Shelar additionally identified sure discrepancies within the case, making it suspicious.

    “If Shraddha Walker had filed a criticism within the police station that she was once being overwhelmed up by means of the accused, then why wasn’t any case registered and investigation performed? Why was once there a prolong of 1 yr in asking each households to offer their stance in writing? Why was once the date at the paper tampered with,” Shelar requested.

    He added, throughout the final two-and-a-half years, the stance taken by means of the former executive was once suspicious and questioned if there was once any power on this regard as neatly.  “Due to this fact, the SIT must probe this whole case to deliver out the reality. I’m grateful to deputy leader minister Devendra Fadnavis for accepting my call for,” Shelar stated.

    Chief of Oppositions Ajit Pawar stated that the Maharashtra executive must communicate with the central executive and the Shradha Walkar case must be moved to a fast-track court docket.

    He stated that accused must be hanged for killing Shradha Walkar in an inhuman means. “Other folks consider carefully to kill a small fowl like a rooster, additionally other folks consider carefully, however right here Aftab Poonawala mercilessly killed Shradha and chopped her frame into items,” Pawar stated.

    “Govt must way union house minister Amit Shah and the Shradha Walkar case must be run on a quick song so the sufferer and her circle of relatives gets justice quickly,” he added.

    ALSO READ | DNA from bones present in Mehrauli wooded area suits with Shraddha Walkar’s father

  • Raging Lions win Highway Protection Cricket Cup

    The Board for Veteran Cricket in India (Ministry of Sports activities and Early life Affairs, New Delhi), organised a one-day match ‘Highway Protection Cricket Cup’ to unfold consciousness and social message about highway protection and precautions, at Shivajinagar Police Floor, just lately.

    Amitabh Gupta, the then Police Commissioner, Pune, Vikram Kumar, Pune Municipal Commissioner, Rahul Chavan, Assistant Charity Commissioner and their colleagues gave enthusiastic strengthen to this initiative which was once conceptualised via Meehir Kulkarni, mentioned a unencumber.

    Beneath the captaincy  of Gupta, the Raging Lions (Pune Police) and SkyHawks (Pune Municipal Company) led via Municipal Commissioner Vikram Kumar, all of the gamers post a excellent display.

    Raging Lions gained the toss of the fit and elected to bat first. Each groups were given a possibility to bat seven and 4 overs. Raging Lions scored 95 runs in seven overs of the primary innings. In answer, the SkyHawks’ innings ended for 46 runs. In the second one innings, Raging Lions scored 39 runs in 4 overs whilst SkyHawks may rating most effective 49 runs. Raging Lions gained the fit via 39 runs whilst SkyHawks completed in 2nd position.  Sandeep Patole of SkyHawks was once named the most productive bowler whilst Vishal Extra of Raging Lions was once named the most productive batsman and guy of the fit.

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    The winners and runners-up groups have been awarded a Highway Protection Trophy via the dignitaries.

  • ITF Asian B1 tennis championships: Native lad Manas Dhamne youngest Indian to boost identify; Shruti Alhawat clinches ladies’ crown

    Native favorite and emerging tennis celebrity Manas Dhamne had each and every reason why to have a good time on Saturday as he now not handiest clinched the ITF Asian B1 Championships identify but additionally become the youngest Indian to take action.

    In a becoming finale of the week-long event on the Deccan Gymkhana, Dhamne blitzed previous compatriot Aryan Shah to boost the lads’ trophy whilst Shruti Alhawat triumphed 6-1, 6-4 over Lily Taylor of Australia to clinch the ladies’ singles identify.The hole set of the lads’ singles ultimate went right down to the twine as each gamers held their serve, thus forcing a tiebreak.

    Within the tiebreak, Dhamne received the most important issues off Shah’s serve to open up a 5-1 lead and ultimately romping to a 7-4 win to clinch the outlet set 7-6.

    In the second one set, Shah broke Dhamne’s serve in the first actual recreation and constructed a wholesome lead.

    Dhamne, on the other hand, broke again within the fourth and 10th video games, inching nearer to the identify. He ultimately claimed the second one set 6-4, clinching the identify.

    “I’m more than pleased to win in my very own town. What makes it extra particular is that I might have the ability to play the Australian Open subsequent yr. It used to be an excellent ultimate. I didn’t have any plans going into the general. He used to be serving really well and getting into the web, enjoying excellent volleys. I scored some the most important issues within the first set, which helped me win it,” mentioned Dhamne, who these days trains below Riccardo Piatti on the Piatti Tennis Centre.

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    The women’ ultimate, which spanned an hour and 12 mins, became out to be a lopsided affair. It used to be Alhawat’s first run-in with Taylor within the ITF circuit, however she didn’t display any nerves going into the identify conflict. “I’m in reality proud of the win as I labored in reality laborious. I performed cast from the beginning and I did not anything greater than depend on my large serves. I additionally coated a large number of flooring all the way through the fit. She used to be serving in reality smartly, too, even in the second one set. So, I needed to ensure that there wasn’t a drop in my depth. I performed my easiest,” mentioned 16-year-old Alhawat, who’s these days India’s number one on the U-18 stage.

  • Maharashtra govt in a position to coping with those that disturb social solidarity: Balasaheb Thorat on loudspeaker row

    By means of PTI

    MUMBAI: Amid a decision given via MNS leader Raj Thackeray to play Hanuman Chalisa outdoor mosques if ‘azaans’ are performed on loudspeakers, senior Congress chief and Maharashtra minister Balasaheb Thorat on Wednesday mentioned the federal government was once in a position to coping with those that disturb social solidarity.

    Replying to a query on Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president’s defiant stand at the factor of loudspeakers, Thorat informed newshounds that no person can provide an ultimatum to the federal government.

    He mentioned the ruling MVA works to take care of regulation and order and the rule of thumb of the regulation.

    “For some other folks, it’s not loudspeakers however politics over it’s important. The federal government isn’t at the back-foot. We’re in a position to coping with those that need to disturb social solidarity,” the Congress chief mentioned.

    In his Aurangabad rally hung on Sunday, Raj Thackeray had reiterated that if mosques use loudspeakers for ‘azaan’ (prayer name), then Hanuman Chalisa will likely be performed outdoor them at a better quantity.

  • Mosque loudspeakers: Onus on Maharashtra executive, police now, says AIMIM MP on Raj Thackeray’s competitive language

    By means of PTI

    AURANGABAD: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen Lok Sabha MP from Aurangabad Imitiaz Jaleel on Sunday mentioned the Maharashtra executive and the police should take complete cognizance of the competitive language and tone utilized by MNS leader Raj Thackeray at his rally right here.

    Thackeray, who has sought the elimination of loudspeakers atop mosques by way of Might 3 and has threatened to play Hanuman Chalisa to drown out azaan, had mentioned all over his speech right here that the the Muslim neighborhood would see the “energy of Maharashtra” if they didn’t perceive the request on loudspeakers “properly”.

    Chatting with journalists, Jaleel, additionally the AIMIM’s Maharashtra unit leader, mentioned he and his celebration may just respond to Thackeray in equivalent measure however would desist from doing in order “we need to keep in Maharashtra and there’ll no finish to issues then (if the neighborhood took an competitive stand)”.

    “I may not be answerable for what all occurs after the Might 3 time limit to take away loudspeakers from mosques,” Thackeray had mentioned in his speech.

    “We will be able to apply the stand of the Maharashtra executive now. The ultimatum given (by way of Thackeray) isn’t to the Muslim neighborhood however to the Maharashtra executive. Allow us to see how the federal government handles this, particularly the NCP, which has the House portfolio,” Jaleel mentioned.

    Aurangabad police commissioner Nikhil Gupta informed journalists his power was once busy with safety preparations all over the day and would delve into the problem after going via all related studies.

  • SSS leader Raju Shetti proclaims snapping of ties with MVA, accuses Maharashtra ​executive of ignoring farmers

    By means of PTI

    PUNE: Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghtana leader Raju Shetti on Tuesday stated his outfit was once snapping ties with the ruling Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi over more than a few farm problems.

    He stated the verdict was once taken within the birthday party’s government assembly in Kolhapur, which additionally recommended the transfer to take away its lone MLA Devendra Bhoyar from the birthday party.

    Whilst addressing a meeting in Kolhapur, Shetti introduced the snapping of ties with MVA over the ruling dispensation’s apathy against farmers and agricultural misery.

    “The Swabhimani Shetkari Paksh was once shaped to safeguard the pursuits of farmers and repair their recognize. Nowadays, farmers are committing suicide however no person is about it. We wish to repair their recognize and cause them to stand on their toes and for this reason Swambhimani Shetkari Sanghtana was once shaped,” stated Shetti.

    He stated the outfit plunged into electoral politics to enhance the farmers’ motion, and alliances have been made with events simply to make sure advantages for farmers.

    Chatting with PTI, Shetti stated, “We’ve got taken the verdict to snap all ties with MVA. The verdict to amend the Land Acquisition Act has led to losses to farmers. As consistent with the amended Act, the farmers will now get handiest 30 consistent with cent reimbursement,” he stated.

    Shetti stated he sought after the state executive to roll again the verdict to pay truthful and remunerative worth (FRP) in two instalments.

    Shetti stated he’ll meet Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari to get his identify dropped from the proposed MLC checklist in case it’s there.

  • Sharad Pawar urges placing MSRTC staff to rejoin accountability; Maharashtra executive assures no motion

    Via PTI

    MUMBAI: NCP president Sharad Pawar on Monday appealed to Maharashtra State Highway Shipping Company (MSRTC) staff, who’re on a strike for greater than two months now, to rejoin accountability, whilst Shipping Minister Anil Parab confident no disciplinary motion can be taken in opposition to 50,000-odd agitating staffers.

    Pawar, whose celebration is a key constituent of the Maha Vikas Aghadi executive, made the attraction at a gathering of an motion committee of labour unions held at Sahyadri Visitor space in South Mumbai.

    On the assembly, Parab confident that no disciplinary motion can be taken in opposition to round 50,000 MSRTC staff who’re lately taking part within the strike not easy merger of the loss-marking company with the state executive for higher salaries and different advantages.

    The minister stated the federal government may also undoubtedly consider instances of staffers who’ve been suspended or brushed aside for the reason that stir started.

    Since October 28, 2021, a majority of MSRTC staff are on strike, which intensified from November 9, paralyzing the bus products and services of the state-run delivery endeavor.

    In keeping with an MSRTC unencumber, the company has served show-cause notices to round 50,000 placing staff, but it surely has now not taken movements in opposition to them like suspension or dismissal from carrier.

    Talking on the assembly, Pawar stated for the previous two years, the coronavirus pandemic has brought about monetary losses to the state delivery company, which is hooked up to the average guy.

    A query mark has arisen over the very lifestyles of the organisation, the previous Union minister stated and appealed to the workers to straight away rejoin accountability to steer clear of hardship to lakhs of passengers and for the way forward for MSRTC.

    “No motion can be taken in opposition to the round 50,000 staff, who’ve been taking part within the strike…up to now no motion has been taken in opposition to them,” Parab stated.

    The minister stated on the identical the federal government will take sympathetic and certain stand concerning the staff who’ve already been suspended or brushed aside from carrier after the agitation began.

    In keeping with union leaders, the committee has demanded a roll again of movements taken in opposition to the workers but even so taking out anomalies in salaries of MSRTC staffers.

    MSRTC is without doubt one of the greatest public delivery our bodies within the county with a fleet of round 16,000 buses and just about 93,000 staff.

    Company buses used to ferry round 65 lakh passengers day-to-day earlier than the pandemic.