Mumbai, June 2 (IANS) The approval of the Rs 36,585 crore Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Farmers’ Loan Waiver Scheme has sparked critical debate over its dual impact on Maharashtra’s economic health and banking infrastructure. The scheme bridges urgent short-term relief for the rural population with complex structural challenges for the state’s economy.The immediate fiscal challenge lies in absorbing a massive Rs 36,585 crore cash outflow without violating statutory fiscal discipline.Accordi…
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Hyderabad, June 2 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena leader Pawan Kalyan on Tuesday declared that his party would remain in Telangana and contest the 2029 elections. Making it clear that he will not be cowed down by threats, the actor-politician said that, if necessary, he would travel in Telangana.“Telangana is an integral part of India,” he said, addressing those threatening him that Telangana is not the private estate of their father.Pawan Kalyan was addressing a pr…
Mumbai, June 2 (IANS) The Maharashtra cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Tuesday approved the Rs 36,585 crore Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar farm loan waiver scheme, which will benefit 55.72 lakh farmers in the state. The Chief Minister confirmed that the cabinet has cleared the loan waiver scheme, but added that the official announcement will not be made today due to the Election Commission’s guidelines amid the ongoing elections to 17 state council seats slated for June 1…
Kolkata, June 2 (IANS) The political crisis within the Trinamool Congress appears to be deepening as suspended party leader Riju Dutta on Tuesday claimed that around 50 MLAs from the party might split up and form the ‘Asli Trinamool Congress’. He said that the situation was similar to that of the Shiv Sena in Maharashtra, which had split into two factions in 2022.In an interaction with IANS, Dutta said: “It has come to light that yesterday afternoon, under the leadership of Sandipan Saha and Rit…
Pune, June 2 (IANS) The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) on Tuesday staged a protest demanding the MSP for onion and blocked the Pune-Nashik Highway. The MVA further announced that they would continue to fight to ensure a MSP of Rs 3,000 per quintal for onions and to bring justice to the farmers who are struggling.”Farmers who have put in immense hard work and shed their blood and sweat to cultivate onions are now being forced to sell their produce at throwaway prices. Onions are not even fetching Rs 2 p…
Ahmedabad/Palghar, June 2 (IANS) The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project has achieved another construction milestone with the breakthrough of its third mountain tunnel in Maharashtra, marking rapid progress on one of the most technically challenging sections of India’s first high-speed rail corridor. The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) announced on Tuesday that the breakthrough was achieved at Ambesari village in Dahanu taluka of Palghar district.The tunnel, designated MT…
Mumbai, June 2 (IANS) Amid the raging controversy over the exclusion of 80 lakh women beneficiaries from the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday revealed startling discrepancies uncovered during a recent Know Your Customer (KYC) exercise and database verification drive.He was speaking to reporters after the weekly Cabinet meeting held on Tuesday.When the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana was initially launched, the Maharashtra govern…
Mumbai, June 2 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, on Tuesday said that the decision on the state’s farmer loan waiver has reached its final stages but the official announcement is being held back due to directives from the Election Commission. Speaking to reporters after the weekly Cabinet meeting, CM Fadnavis clarified that the formal announcement will be made after the elections to the 17 Maharashtra Legislative Council elections slated for June 18 and counting on June 22.CM…
Mumbai, June 2 (IANS) Actress Bhumi Pednekar has extended her support to the Pink E-Rickshaw initiative. Speaking about the project, the ‘Badhaai Do’ actress highlighted the importance of creating opportunities for women. Speaking to media at the launch event, Bhumi said that it aims to empower women by providing them with e-rickshaws, enabling them to earn a livelihood independently. She emphasized that financial freedom and self-reliance are crucial for women’s empowerment. Pednekar stated…
Srinagar, June 2 (IANS) The Chief Minister Omar Abdullah-led Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Government on Tuesday laid stress on AYUSH infrastructure, outreach and wellness tourism.Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, on Tuesday chaired the Governing Body Meeting of the J&K AYUSH Society under the National AYUSH Mission (NAM), during which the State Annual Action Plan (SAAP) 2026-27 was approved for onward submission to the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.The meeting was attended by Additional …