Maharashtra

Situated in Vidarbha, an eastern region of Maharashtra, Yavatmal has been grappling with intense heatwave conditions, adding to concerns about the health and well-being of those participating in election-related activities.

Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra and BJP leader, Devendra Fadnavis, dismissed Sharad Pawar's criticisms of PM Narendra Modi as attempts to undermine Modi's leadership. Fadnavis suggested that attacks on Modi only strengthen his electoral standing. Pawar, however, praised past Prime Ministers like Nehru and criticized Modi for focusing on fault-finding.

During his exclusive interview with Asianet News Network, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dismissed the idea of personal satisfaction, emphasizing his perpetual state of dissatisfaction as a driving force for innovation and progress. 

Following the first phase on April 19, the upcoming rounds are set for May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25, and June 1, counting of votes will be held on June 4, as per the Election Commission of India's (ECI) calendar.

These measures come after the Animal Welfare Board of India directed all state governments and union territories to ensure the closure of slaughterhouses for a day on Mahavir Jayanti.

In an exclusive interview with Asianet News Network, Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized state governments for their treatment of governors, emphasizing the importance of upholding the dignity of constitutional posts. He highlighted instances of disrespect and inconvenience faced by governors, urging state administrations to prioritize the honour and integrity of these roles.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is having difficulty gaining support in Wayanad, Kerala, and that he will "run away" from the seat following the polls on April 26. Modi was speaking at a rally in Nanded, Maharashtra.
 

India on Friday delivered the first batch of supersonic BrahMos missile system to the Philippines, marking the first-ever export of such weaponry to another nation.

An aggregate 60.03 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 7 pm in phase one of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 on Friday, the Election Commission confirmed.

States such as Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu are among the worst affected. Experts warn of adverse impacts on agriculture, water resources, and rural livelihoods if the dry spell persists or worsens.

The video shows the Khan doppelganger standing atop a vehicle in a makeshift tent, waving to onlookers. A banner with Shinde's picture next to Rahul Gandhi, Nana Patole, and other Congress leaders is attached to the car.

Jyoti Amge, the world's shortest woman, on Friday appealed to voters to cast their vote . Speaking to the media, she said, "I would like to request more and more people to come out and vote. This is our responsibility as we are the citizens of the country."

On April 19, elections will be conducted in 102 Lok Sabha seats that are spread over 21 states and Union Territories. These are the important seats to watch in the first round of voting, which runs from Nagpur, Maharashtra, to Jorhat, Assam.

 

The action followed by multiple FIRs registered by Maharashtra Police and Delhi Police against M/s Variable Tech Pte Ltd, late Amit Bhardwaj, Ajay Bhardwaj, Vivek Bhardwaj, Simpy Bhardwaj, Mahender Bhardwaj, and several MLM agents.

The company, Mysore Paints and Varnishes, has been India’s sole supplier of indelible election ink since 1962. Indelible ink has already been supplied to most of the states in the country including the states; Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Goa, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Nagaland and Mizoram.