The Election Commission announced that assembly polls in Maharashtra will be declared only after the results for J&K and Haryana on October 4. The Maharashtra and Jharkhand elections are expected to be conducted in November, prior to the expiration of the Maharashtra assembly’s term on November 26. The decision considered logistical and expenditure factors.
Read MoreIn a significant setback for the Jannayak Janata Party (JJP), four MLAs resigned within 24 hours. The departures come after BJP severed ties, ousting JJP from power in March. This leaves Dushyant Chautala with support from only three MLAs. The resignations cite personal reasons and suggest shifting alliances ahead of the Haryana Assembly elections.
Read MoreThe Maharashtra government’s Mukhyamantri Ladki Bahin scheme faced a hiccup when funds intended for women ended up in a man’s account. Jaffar Sheikh of Yavatmal unexpectedly received Rs 3,000. Authorities acknowledged the error, affecting many women struggling to link their Aadhaar with bank accounts. The complaint has been forwarded for further investigation.
Read MoreHaryana’s BJP government made last-minute changes to SC and OBC quotas despite the model code of conduct being in effect. The cabinet meeting also included job security for certain contractual lecturers. CM Nayab Singh Saini expressed optimism about getting Election Commission approval for these decisions, although the opposition criticized the timing of these moves.
Read MoreKarnataka governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot sanctioned prosecution against CM Siddaramaiah for the alleged Mysore Urban Development Authority land allotment scam. The opposition BJP and JD(S) called for Siddaramaiah’s resignation. Siddaramaiah contested the governor’s authority and vowed to fight it in court. The governor justified the decision, citing petitions from activists and supporting materials indicating...
Read MorePrime Minister Narendra Modi called for unity among Global South nations amid global uncertainties at the third Global South Summit hosted by India. He proposed a ‘Global Development Compact’ focused on sustainable growth without burdening countries with debt.
Read MoreIn East Oakland, a verbal dispute escalated into a fatal shooting, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and injuries to two others. Occurring in the 1600 block of 83rd Ave., the incident involved gunfire before the suspect fled. Notifications to victims’ families are pending. Oakland’s crime issues are notable, with the mayor and...
Read MoreZomato-owned Blinkit has introduced an international orders feature allowing users in the USA, Canada, Netherlands, Germany, France, and Japan to send rakhis and gifts to siblings in India for Raksha Bandhan.
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