Terming the 50 per cent ceiling on quotas as an 'artificial barrier', Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said that the Congress-led INDIA bloc will remove the reservation limit and also conduct a Caste Census in the country, here on Saturday.
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PM accuses Cong of keeping Dalits, poor, tribals away from mainstream
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday slammed the Congress party saying that it does not consider Dalits, tribals, poor and backward people as its own and keeps them away from the mainstream.
LoP Rahul Gandhi to unveil Chhatrapati’s imposing statue in Kolhapur
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi will unveil a tall statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj during his brief visit to the erstwhile royal kingdom of Kolhapur, here on Saturday.
PM Modi to flag off Mumbai Metro's fully underground stretch, other Maha projects
Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Maharashtra on Saturday is set to launch, inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of various projects worth Rs 64,580 crore, which include Mumbai Metro-3's first fully underground stretch.
Govinda bullet incident: Actor gets discharged from hospital after injury
The 60-year-old actor was photographed by shutterbugs while exiting the hospital. Govinda was sitting on a wheelchair and had a cast around his leg. His wife Sunita Ahuja was seen standing next to the actor.
Two pilots, engineer killed as Mumbai-bound helicopter crashes in Pune hills
At least three persons, including two pilots and an aircraft engineer, were feared killed after a helicopter flying over the Bavdhan area in Pune crashed in the hilly terrain, officials said here on Wednesday.
Mahayuti will return to power; work for solo BJP govt in Maha in 2029: HM Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday expressed confidence that the Mahayuti (grand alliance) comprising the BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP will come back to power after the forthcoming Assembly elections in Maharashtra.
Govinda's first statement after gun misfire incident: expresses gratitude for prayers
Bollywood actor and politician Govinda Ahuja was injured after his licensed pistol reportedly misfired while he was cleaning it at his Juhu home. He has shared a health update and said that the bullet has been removed.
PM Modi to inaugurate Pune Metro, Solapur Airport; lay foundation for other Maha projects on Sunday
Days after heavy rains caused him to call off his Maharashtra visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will, through video conferencing, lay the foundation stone, inaugurate, and dedicate to the nation various projects in Maharashtra worth over Rs 11,200 crore on Sunday.
Ola Electric customers cry over never-ending issues, even from day 1 after purchase
Ola Electric’s flagship S1 series EV scooter has turned out to be a nightmare for several customers as they continue to face issues like malfunctioning hardware and glitching software even from day one after purchase.
'Prima facie there is foul play', Bombay HC asks tough questions on Badlapur encounter
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday came down heavily on the Thane Police for the September 23 ‘encounter’ of Akshay A. Shinde -- the prime accused in the shocking rape case of two nursery school girls in Maharashtra's Badlapur town.
Sewa Pakhwada: Divyangs provided with free artificial limbs at a camp organised by IMF
The Indian Minorities Foundation (IMF) along with the Rotary Club organised a free ‘Artificial Limb Fitting Camp’ in the city on Tuesday, to mark the birthday celebrations of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as part of the Sewa Pakhwada program.
Indian economy projected to grow at 7.1 pc in FY25: Moody’s Analytics
The Indian economy is projected to grow faster at 7.1 per cent this fiscal (FY25), Moody’s Analytics said on Tuesday, as the country continues to remain resilient amid global uncertainties.
Badlapur minor girls' rape: Accused meets gory end in 'encounter' with Thane Police
In a shocking development, Akshay Shinde -- the prime accused in the sensational Badlapur rape case of two nursery school girls in August -- met a grisly end in a sensational police encounter after a gunfight with cops, here on Monday.
Maratha quotas: Chhatrapati Prince backs Jarange-Patil; warns Maha govt
With Manoj Jarange-Patil’s health worsening, Yuvraj Chhatrapati Sambhajiraje on Monday warned that if anything happens to the Shivba Sanghatana leader, the ruling MahaYuti government would be responsible.
Maratha leader Jarange-Patil’s health fails on fifth day of hunger strike
The health of Shivba Sanghatana leader Manoj Jarange-Patil started deteriorating on the fifth day of his sixth hunger strike here on Saturday, his party leaders said.
PM Modi slams Congress for keeping SC, ST, OBCs away from progress
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday accused the Congress of keeping the SC, ST and OBC communities away from progress, adding that the BJP-led government at the Centre paid attention to the neglected artisans through PM Vishwakarma initiatives.
'One Nation, One Election' crucial for India's growth and stability: Shiv Sena
The Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena has hailed the Union Cabinet’s decision to approve the Ramnath Kovind Committee's recommendations on the 'One Nation, One Election' initiative.
Women can help everyone grow if given freedom: Mohan Bhagwat
RSS Sarsanghchalak (chief) Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday said that if women are given freedom they can help everyone grow, as they work for the good of the society.
Dharavi project a mission to restore dignity for over 1 mn residents: Gautam Adani
Dharavi is not just a redevelopment project but a mission to restore dignity for more than 1 million residents and provide them with an unmatched ecosystem of sustainable living, Gautam Adani, the Chairman of the Adani Group, said here on Thursday.
Singapore's CapitaLand to double its India investment to Rs 90,280 crore by 2028
Global real asset manager CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI) on Wednesday announced to more than double its funds under management (FUM) in its core market India to $14.8 billion Singapore dollars (Rs 90,280 crore) by 2028 -- up from the current 7.4 billion Singapore dollars – as Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his two-day official visit to Singapore.
Maha CM, his deputies say Ladki Bahin scheme to 'continue forever with increase in monthly assistance'
They further submitted that eligible women beneficiaries would get higher financial aid per month from the present Rs 1,500 after the MahaYuti government is voted to power again after the upcoming Maharahtra Assembly election.
PM Modi slams Opposition for 'putting brakes' on development of Vadhvan Port
Asserting that the Rs 76,000-crore Vadhvan Port will be the largest container port in the country which will change the nation's economic landscape, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday criticised the opposition for putting brakes on the development of the project.
India’s fintech industry received record $31 bn investment in last 10 years: PM Modi
India's fintech revolution is improving financial inclusion as well as driving innovation and in the last 10 years, the industry has received a record investment of more than $31 billion, along with witnessing a startup growth of 500 per cent, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday.
India's best is yet to come, says PM at GFF, hints at returning to power in 2029
Prime Minister Narendra Modi indicated that he would return to power in five years as India’s “best is yet to come”, while addressing the annual 5th Global Fintech Fest, here on Friday.