The vibrant and joyous festival of Gudi Padwa was celebrated by Hoisting the traditional Gudi and prayer to it on the New year for the Hindus on Gudi Padwa in Mumbai on 9th of April. People were seen participating in the Shobha Rally. Women were seen dressed in traditional attire and participated in the Rally to mark the Marathi New Year Gudi Padwa. They danced their hearts out on the beats of dhol and nagadas. The festival was celebrated with full vigor and enthusiasm. Gudi Padwa ocassion signals yeh onset of the warmer days and the spring season. This year Gudi Padwa has coincided with the first day of the Chaitra Navratri and festivals like Sajibu Cheiraoba, Navreh, Cheti Chand and Ugadi that are celebrated in different parts of the country.
09 April,2024 12:59 PM IST
It will be a family contest on the Baramati seat in Maharashtra as the suspense ended on Saturday when Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party announced Sunetra Pawar, Ajit Pawar's wife, from the seat against Sharad Pawar-led Supriya Sule. With this the final showdown begins for the Pawar Vs Pawar battle in one of the Maharastra's most high profile seats Baramati. Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar) leader Sunetra Pawar’s candidature as Baramati candidate was announced on 30th March. Supriya Sule is the sitting MP from the seat since 2009. Her name was officially announced. On her candidature from Baramati, NCP candidate Sunetra Pawar said, “Today is a huge day for me. I want to thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union HM Amit Shah, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar for showing faith one me.”
31 March,2024 11:11 AM IST
Veteran Leader from the Congress party Baba Siddique on Feb 10 joined NCP in presence of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar .This came after he officially resigned from Congress putting an end to his 48 years of journey with the party. During his speech, he claimed that ‘perception politics’ was being done in Congress. Siddique, a former legislator from Bandra (west), is the second big face to quit the grand-old party before the 2024 Lok Sabha Polls. In January, Milind Deora exited from the party to join Shiv Sena led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. In a tweet, he announced, "I joined the Indian National Congress party as a young teenager and it has been a significant journey lasting 48 years. Today I resign from the primary membership of the Indian National Congress Party with immediate effect."
11 February,2024 11:58 AM IST
In a big setback to the faction led by Sharad Pawar, the Election Commission on February 06 settled the dispute in the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) in favour of the faction led by the petitioner Ajit Pawar. Celebration took over at Ajit Pawar Camp, as EC settled dispute in NCP. The poll panel has given the NCP name and symbol to the faction led by Ajit Pawar in a significant decision that has a bearing on the forthcoming polls. The decision was taken after more than 10 hearings spread over more than six months. Maharashtra Dy CM and petitioner Ajit Pawar welcomed the decision and expressed gratitude to EC for the decision. Meanwhile, NCP Sharad Pawar Faction leader Supriya Sule alleged an “Adrishya Shakti” behind the EC’s decision. Shiva Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi called the development “Sponsored, planned and executed by Central Govt”. Notably, test of majority in legislative wing found favour in the circumstance of the case, where both groups have been found to be working outside party constitution and organizational elections.
07 February,2024 10:47 AM IST | Mumbai
NCP-Sharad Pawar faction leader Rohit Pawar was summoned by the ED to appear before the agency today in connection with the Maharashtra State Cooperative (MSC) Bank money laundering probe. Rohit Pawar reached the ED office along with NCP working president Supriya Sule in Mumbai. Before entering the ED office, Rohit Pawar touched Supriya Sule’s feet and took her blessings. Supriya Sule said, "If we have not done anything wrong, there is no question of coming under the pressure of investigations...". She also said, “"Investigation must be transparent and fair. I have full faith in the ED and I am sure they will hear Rohit's side. We are going to completely cooperate with all the agencies because we have nothing to hide."
24 January,2024 01:28 PM IST
Maharashtra Government on August 19 honoured prestigious ‘Udyog Ratna Award’ to industrialist Ratan Tata. The award was conferred to Ratan Tata at his residence in presence of CM Eknath Shinde and deputy CMs Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar. CM Shinde also thanked the industrialist for accepting the award
19 August,2023 05:55 PM IST | Mumbai
Former Opposition leader of Maharashtra Vijay Wadettiwar claimed preparations are on to replace Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on "health grounds" after admitting him to a hospital. He also claimed Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar met in Pune recently amid speculation about Shinde's likely replacement as the CM of Maharashtra. Meanwhile, NCP working President Supriya Sule on August 16 dispelled rumours surrounding her and Sharad Pawar getting offers for certain cabinet positions. She said that she clearly has not received any such offers for any positions at the Centre. She also denounced the comments of Vijay Wadettiwar.
16 August,2023 06:01 PM IST | Mumbai
This year, on 15th August, India will celebrate 76 years of Independence. On this occassion, the government of India has launced a campaign called 'Meri Maati Mera Desh' as the concluding chapter of the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav'. This initiative was launched on 9th August and will continue till the Independence Day. Know the entire details of the campaign and pledge to create a greener and better planet this Independence Day.
14 August,2023 08:31 PM IST | Mumbai
A discussion on the No-Confidence Motion against Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government took place in the Lok Sabha on August 08. Nationalist Congress Party’s national working president and MP Supriya Sule spoke about Modi government policies & Vande Bharat Express Trains.
09 August,2023 06:28 PM IST
A discussion on the No-Confidence Motion against Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government is underway in the Lok Sabha on August 08. Nationalist Congress Party’s national working president and MP Supriya Sule slammed Modi govt. on Manipur, Vande Bharat & No Confidence Motion in Parliament speech. She also demanded the resignation of Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh during the discussion.
09 August,2023 04:57 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
