Mumbai, Feb 14 (IANS) Actress Amrita Rao on Saturday, paid a heartfelt tribute to legendary actress Madhubala on her birth anniversary by recreating her iconic song ‘Aaiye Meherbaan’ from the 1958 classic “Howrah Bridge” at the historic Howrah Bridge in Kolkata. Taking to her social media account, Amrita shared a monochrome video of herself enacting the classic number that was originally picturised on the legendary Madhubala. Capturing the old-world charm, the actress attempted to relive…
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Mumbai, Jan 17 (IANS) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena has reportedly moved its corporators in Mumbai to a five-star hotel, a day after it emerged as the kingmaker in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. Sources have said that Shinde Sena’s 29 corporators are in a five-star hotel to avoid poaching ahead of the election for the post of Mayor, especially when the numbers are close.In a statement that sparked significant political curiosity, Thackeray…
Mumbai, Jan 17 (IANS) Despite the ruling BJP-led Mahayuti alliance’s overall success in the 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra, Deputy Chief Minister Shinde’s Shiv Sena faction has faced a significant reality check. In the high-stakes Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, the much-talked-about “Shinde charisma” failed to make a mark, with the party securing only 29 seats out of the 90 it contested — largely with the BJP’s support.The most glaring aspect of the results is…
Mumbai, Jan 17 (IANS) Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Saturday made a sharp remark against the BJP, alleging internal betrayal within his party during the municipal polls. “If there hadn’t been Jaichands, even 100 generations of the BJP would not have been able to win the mayoral seat in Mumbai,” Raut said, referring to alleged traitors within his party who, he claimed, helped the BJP secure its victory.Speaking about the election results, Raut told IANS that while the outcomes across Ma…
Bengaluru, Jan 16 (IANS) As trends predicted a thumping victory for the Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra civic polls, former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has stated that the BJP and JD(S) alliance will achieve a win in the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) elections. Taking to social media X on Friday, BJP MP Bommai stated, “The BJP and the Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) have registered massive victories in urban local body elections across Maharashtra, including the prestigious Brihanmumb…
Sambhajinagar, Jan 9 (IANS) Maharashtra NCP Chief Sunil Tatkare has said that while he does not personally oppose a merger between the Ajit Pawar faction with NCP-SP, any such decision would be made collectively by the party leadership. He spoke at length on merger between two factions and the Ajit Pawar-led NCP’s strategic shift since joining the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).Tatkare defended the decision to join the NDA, noting that the move had been under internal discussion for years. “…
Mumbai, Jan 2 (IANS) Even before polling, the ruling Mahayuti alliance has secured 68 of the 69 seats that went uncontested in the municipal corporation elections across Maharashtra.On the final day for withdrawal of nominations, the BJP emerged as the biggest gainer, with its candidates elected unopposed in 44 seats, giving the party a clear early advantage.At the same time, leaders of the ruling parties made strenuous efforts across the state to persuade rebels to withdraw their nominations. F…
Mumbai, Dec 31 (IANS) Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Wednesday projected a highly confident outlook for the MahaYuti comprising BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP, saying that it will secure more than 51 per cent of the total vote share in 29 municipal corporations. Bawankule emphasised that the 51 per cent vote target is not just a number but a mandate for development. He specifically mentioned the 2029, 2035, and 2047 development plans for Mumbai drafted by Devendra Fadnavis, ass…