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Maharashtra’s Poll Promises May Cost ₹35,000 Crore

By BPN News Desk November 27, 2024

Maharashtra’s upcoming fiscal budget may face a significant strain as poll promises made by political parties are estimated to cost over ₹35,000 crore. This surge in expenditure could have substantial implications for the state’s financial health, according to a Moneycontrol analysis. Fiscal Challenges Ahead The analysis highlights that the additional outlay stems

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BJP Resolute on Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra Chief Minister

By BPN News Desk November 26, 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has reaffirmed its decision to back Devendra Fadnavis as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, despite reported resistance from Eknath Shinde, the leader of the Shiv Sena (Shinde faction). This development has intensified the political dynamics in the state, as coalition tensions between the BJP and the Shiv Sena continue to […]

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Uddhav Thackeray Reacts to BJP’s Maharashtra Win, Questions Mandate

By BPN News Desk November 23, 2024

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray expressed disbelief at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led alliance’s overwhelming victory in the state assembly elections. Speaking to reporters, Thackeray said he was shocked by the outcome, especially given the stark contrast to the Maha Vikas Aghadi’s (MVA) strong performance in the Lok Sabha elections

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PM Modi Hails Maharashtra Poll Victory, Slams Opposition

By BPN News Desk November 23, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the BJP’s decisive victory in the Maharashtra assembly elections, calling it a “historic verdict” and a rejection of the opposition’s negative politics. Addressing party workers at the BJP headquarters, PM Modi emphasized that the results reflect the people’s preference for stability, development, and

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CBI Launches Probe into ₹6,600 Crore Bitcoin Scam

By BPN News Desk November 21, 2024

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has launched an inquiry into a massive ₹6,600 crore Bitcoin scam allegedly involving Maharashtra politicians Supriya Sule and Nana Patole. The investigation gained momentum with the CBI summoning Gaurav Mehta, an employee of Sarathi Associates, shortly after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at his residence in

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₹1,000 Crore Seized in State Elections, 7x More Than 2019

By BPN News Desk November 19, 2024

Enforcement agencies have seized over ₹1,000 crore worth of cash, liquor, and other illicit items during the ongoing elections in Maharashtra, Jharkhand, and 14 other states holding bypolls, the Election Commission announced on Monday. The staggering figure is seven times higher than the ₹122.37 crore seized during the 2019 assembly elections in these two states. […]

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Water Taxi Services to Connect Mumbai with Navi Mumbai Airport

By BPN News Desk November 19, 2024

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced the launch of water taxi services that will link various parts of Mumbai to the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport, slashing travel time to just 17 minutes. Speaking at a rally in Thane, Gadkari highlighted how the initiative aims to reduce traffic congestion and air pollution in the Mumbai metropolitan […]

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Supreme Court Bars Ajit Pawar Camp from Using Sharad Pawar’s Images

By BPN News Desk November 14, 2024

The Supreme Court has directed Ajit Pawar’s faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) to avoid using images or videos of party founder Sharad Pawar during the campaign for the upcoming election. This ruling comes after Ajit Pawar’s break from the senior Pawar’s side in July of last year. The court urged Ajit Pawar’s camp […]

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Second Tiger Sighting in Sahyadri Reserve Marks Conservation Win

By BPN News Desk November 12, 2024

The Sahyadri Tiger Reserve (STR) in Maharashtra has recently confirmed the sighting of a second male tiger, signaling a conservation success for the region. The tiger, labeled ‘STR-T2,’ was observed on October 28, 2024, nearly a year after the initial sighting of another male, ‘STR-T1,’ in December 2023. This milestone comes after a prolonged absence […]

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PM Modi Accuses Congress of Using States as ‘ATMs’ at Maharashtra Rally

By BPN News Desk November 9, 2024

At a rally in Akola ahead of the Maharashtra assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp critique of the Congress, alleging that the party exploits states under its rule as financial sources. Modi accused the Congress of using these states as “ATMs” for its leadership, stating, “Wherever a Congress government is formed, that […]