Maharashtra

May 14, 2024 10:34 AM

Mumbai hoarding collapse: death toll rises to 14

The death toll after a massive hoarding collapsed in Maharashtra's Ghatkopar area rose to 14 on Tuesday. According to the National Disaster Rescue Force, 74 people have been rescued alive from the spot, while 14 have been declared dead. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has been conducting rescue operation for those trapped since evening, when the incident happened due to heavy rains and strong winds. NDRF Inspector Gaurav Chauhan told ANI, "The incident was reported at around 5 pm. A ...

May 1, 2024 1:01 PM

PM Modi extends greetings on Gujarat’s Statehood Day

Senior BJP leader and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his greetings to the people of Gujarat on the occasion of their Statehood Day. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "On this auspicious occasion of Gujarat's Statehood Day, we remember the rich cultural heritage, remarkable achievements, and vibrant spirit of the people of Gujarat." "May the state continue to flourish, prosper, and inspire generations with its ethos of entrepreneurship, resilience, and inclusive development. My ...

April 27, 2024 12:11 PM

PM Modi to address rallies in Maharashtra, Goa today

BJP leader and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address election rallies in Maharashtra and Goa today as part of the ongoing Lok Sabha election campaign. Scheduled for later in the evening, these rallies are expected to draw significant public attention. The BJP has shared the detailed schedule of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's election tour on its official channels. As per the BJP's announcement, Prime Minister Modi will kick off his election rally in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, at 5 p.m....

April 26, 2024 5:40 PM

Lok Sabha polls: Tripura records 68.92 pc voter turnout till 3 pm, Maharashtra at lowest with 43.01 pc

Tripura is leading the voter turnout charts as 68.92 per cent voting percentage was recorded in the State till 3 pm as per the data released by the Election Commission of India on Friday. Other States where higher voter turnout has been recorded are -- Manipur (68.48 per cent), Chhattisgarh (63.92 per cent), West Bengal (60.60 per cent), and Assam (60.32 per cent). So far, Maharashtra has registered the lowest voting percentage in phase 2 of Lok Sabha polls with 43.01 per cent till 3 p...

April 25, 2024 11:06 AM

Season 2 of Prime Table Tennis League to be held on April 27, 28

Prime Table Tennis is set to return for its second season after a successful first year, with the event scheduled to take place on April 27-28. Expanding its reach from the Thane District Table Tennis Association, the upcoming season will spotlight premier players from Maharashtra. Scheduled at the prestigious Olympic Sports Centre in Palava City, the league has inked a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Maharashtra State Table Tennis Association, marking a significant leap t...

Bettiah, Mar 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a gathering during the launch, inauguration and foundation stone-laying of development projects worth Rs. 12,800 crores, in Bettiah on Wednesday. (ANI Photo)

April 10, 2024 8:38 AM

Prime Minister Modi to hold rally in Nagpur today in support of NDA’s Ramtek candidate

After holding election rallies in Chhattisgarh's Bastar and Chandrapur in Maharashtra, in addition to taking out a colourful roadshow down South, in Tamil Nadu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Nagpur on Wednesday for an election rally in the Ramtek constituency in support of the Shiv Sena (ruling Eknath Shinde faction) candidate Raju Parwe. The rally is bolstering public support for the Shiv Sena candidate. Earlier on March 24, senior state Congress leader and Umred MLA, Raju Parwe, joi...

April 8, 2024 5:02 PM

People of Maharashtra have taken a pledge for victory of BJP-NDA candidates: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will kickstart the BJP's campaign for the upcoming Lok Sabha election in Maharashtra with a public rally in Chandrapur on Monday evening. "The people of Maharashtra have taken a solemn pledge for the grand victory of BJP-NDA candidates in the Lok Sabha elections. Today in Chandrapur, I will have an opportunity to seek the blessings of the people here at 5 p.m.," PM Modi said in a post on X. Known as the Mahayuti coalition, the BJP, the Shiv Sena led by Chief Minist...