Pune, May 9 (IANS) NCP (SP) spokesperson Vikas Lawande was allegedly attacked with black ink on Saturday at Mhatobachi Alandi in Pune district, triggering sharp political reactions and condemnation across parties. The attack occurred around 10 a.m. as Lawande was returning from a religious discourse (pravachan).According to eyewitness accounts and a viral video of the incident, a group led by right-wing preacher Sangram Bhandare intercepted Lawande’s vehicle and flung black ink at the leader, …
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New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The renovated Andheri RS Post Office in Mumbai was inaugurated as a future‑ready Post Office under the Jan Sewa Connect initiative, an official statement said on Saturday.The upgraded facility features modern infrastructure and interiors, enhanced customer amenities, digital integration, efficient service delivery systems and strengthened branding and visual identity, the statement from Ministry of Communications said.Jan Sewa Connect is India Post’s flagship infrastr…
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) India’s ornamental fisheries exports are estimated at around Rs 41 crore, reflecting the sector’s growing contribution to the economy, an official statement said on Saturday.India hosts about 700 indigenous freshwater and over 300 marine species available domestically, reflecting vast resource potential. Under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), ornamental fisheries are emerging as a high-potential sector in India, supported by rich biodiversity and grow…
Gurugram, May 8 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday repeated his allegation that the BJP had “stolen” elections in Haryana and also manipulated Assembly polls in West Bengal and Assam, while calling upon young Congress leaders across states to lead Sadbhav Yatras to counter what he described as the politics of hatred and division.Addressing a Sadbhav Yatra event here, Rahul Gandhi alleged that West Bengal and Assam had now been added to the list of states such…
Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday directed that water conservation projects and works under the Jalyukt Shivar Abhiyan 2.0 must be completed on a war footing in light of the El Nino threat. He emphasised prioritising areas where groundwater levels have depleted and making concerted efforts to recharge them.He issued these directives at a meeting to review the Soil and Water Conservation Department’s work.CM Fadnavis stated that increasing ground…
Pune, May 8 (IANS) Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) working president Supriya Sule on Friday remarked that if Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar becomes the Chief Minister, she would be the first person to garland her. However, she added, “Who will be in which party during the 2029 elections? That will only be known in 2029.”She was responding to a statement made by Nationalist Congress Party youth leader Jai Pawar that the people of Baramati wish to see Sunetra Pawar…
Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) In a move to curb rising road accidents and instil traffic discipline from a young age, the Maharashtra government on Friday announced the development of 60 ‘Traffic Gardens’ across the state. These gardens will be named in honour of the late Shiv Sena leader Dharmaveer Anand Dighe.State Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik shared details of the ambitious proposal prepared by the Transport Department.According to the plan, each traffic garden will span approximately one acr…
Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) The results of the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Class 10 examination conducted in February-March 2026 by the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education were announced on Friday, with the state recording an overall pass percentage of 92.09 per cent.State School Education Minister Dadaji Bhuse extended his heartfelt congratulations to all successful students, describing the results as a significant milestone in their academic journey.While celebr…
Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) A 45-year-old school peon has been arrested for allegedly inappropriately touching a six-year-old student in the Govandi area of Mumbai, Maharashtra, said police on Friday. The incident, which took place at a reputable local school, has sparked widespread outrage and raised serious questions regarding student safety. According to the Mumbai Police, the minor victim managed to overcome his fear and recounted the ordeal to his family upon returning home from school. Recognisin…
Pune, May 8 (IANS) Setting a significant precedent for the protection of minors, the Loni Kalbhor Police Station in Maharashtra’s Pune has, within 24 hours of a reported assault on a six-year-old girl, apprehended the suspect and successfully filed a formal charge sheet in court. The disturbing incident occurred in the Theur area of Haveli Taluka in Pune. According to police reports, the accused, identified as 46-year-old Shridhar Limbaji Kamble, lured the victim, who was playing in her neighbou…