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Days after Hollywood actor Blake Lively took legal action against her It Ends with Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni, alleging sexual harassment, Rossella Rago, a former extra on the popular sitcom Gossip Girl, where Lively played Serena van der Woodsen, shared her experience of working with the actor in a TikTok video. ‘Blake Lively is used to being adored’ Rossella Rago made shocking allegations against Blake Lively stating, “She would burp and fart in the middle of the set – and act like we were lucky to be smelling her farts. She was very unpleasant to work with. I just don’t know how else to say it.” Calling her a “nepo baby”, she added, “When she was 19, the whole world was blowing smoke up her a**. It’s really hard to keep your head when that happens.” ‘Blake Lively threw Justin Baldoni under the bus’ In response, Justin Baldoni has denied all allegations. Through his legal team, he has filed a USD 400 million lawsuit against Blake Lively and her husband, actor Ryan Reynolds. Rago stated in her video that Blake threw Justin “under the”. “She’s used to being adored, and when she’s not, s**t gets real. Baldoni has found out how real it gets,” said Rago. Amid the ongoing lawsuit, Rago felt Blake had a sense of entitlement and privilege to have her way. “She believes she has the right to behave exactly as she wants. And how dare we make a fuss? She couldn’t handle that people didn’t frigging like her and she was looking like an a**hole," she added. Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively's trial date set Baldoni and Lively could be headed for a trial on March 9, 2026. The judge, Lewis J. Liman, said that he will hold an initial hearing on February 3. At that hearing, Lively's attorneys are expected to request an order prohibiting Baldoni's lawyer, Bryan Freedman, from launching a public relations campaign over the issue. The judge asked the parties to set up a briefing schedule that would allow a trial to begin on March 9, 2026. However, the date could be cancelled if the two reach a settlement before that. gyuccyjfujfjffgvkjkjb
10 April,2025 07:10 PM IST | Mumbai | Asif RizviA case has been registered against NCP-SCP leader Jitendra Awhad for allegedly misleading people by spreading false information about the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana and help to farmers, reported news agency ANI. A case has been registered at Sambhajinagar MIDC Waluj Police Station under Section 353(2) of BNS for allegedly defaming the government by spreading wrong information, reported ANI. Allegedly, Jitendra Awad had wrongly referred to a GR of the government and alleged that the government has now stopped giving help to the families of suicide victims, reported ANI. The Maharashtra government launched the Ladki Bahin Yojana on August 17 to provide financial assistance to women and make them more independent and self-reliant. The scheme aims to empower women through financial assistance, providing Rs 1,500 per month to women aged 21-65 with an annual income of less than Rs 2.5 lakh, reported ANI. The flagship Ladki Bahin Yojana scheme is only applicable to women who belong to financially disadvantaged families. As per the criteria, women from families with less than Rs 2.5 lakh household income per annum are eligible, reported ANI. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday also refuted reports that schemes for the families of farmers who died by suicide will be stopped and said that the government's various schemes will not be stopped because of the implementation of the much ambitious Ladki Bahin Yojana, reported ANI. Earlier, a week after launching the 'Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana' Maharashtra CM Shinde said that he felt satisfied after watching the happiness on the faces of the beneficiaries. "We stand strong with these Bahini. We want to make them self-reliant," said Maharashtra CM Shinde. The Maharashtra Chief Minister said that he spoke to some of the Bahini (sisters) and said they will use the money to educate their children, take medication and increase whatever little business they do, reported ANI. Cracks appear in Mahayuti as Sena objects to NCP 'dropping CM's name' from Ladki Bahin scheme ads Fissures have emerged in Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti over the 'Ladki Bahin Yojana' with a Shiv Sena minister raising objection against ally NCP and its president Ajit Pawar for "omitting" Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's name from advertisements and promotional material of the scheme. Speaking to reporters on Friday, state Excise Minister Shambhuraj Desai, who belongs to the Shiv Sena led by CM Shinde, expressed disappointment over the Deputy CM Pawar virtually "hijacking" the 'Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin' scheme, which offers a financial assistance of Rs 1,500 per month to eligible women in the state. (With inputs from ANI and PTI)
23 January,2025 06:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentShivajirao Nalawade has been fielded to contest from the Mumbai teachers Constituency by the Nationalist Congress Party led by Ajit Pawar for the next month's biennial elections to the Maharashtra Legislative Council, reported PTI on Tuesday. Elections to three constituencies -- Mumbai Teachers, Konkan Graduates and Nashik Teachers -- will be held on June 26. The term of the sitting members is set to end on July 7. The last date for filing nominations is June 7 The Shiv Sena (UBT) has announced the candidature of Anil Parab from Mumbai Graduates and that of J M Abhyankar from Mumbai Teachers seats. The Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena has announced Abhijit Panse as its candidate from Konkan Graduates constituency. Maharashtra MLC Elections 2024: Voting for four seats to be held on June 26, results on July 1 Elections to the four seats of Maharashtra legislative council (MLC) will be held on June 26, the Election Commission of India (ECI) said on Friday, as per a report by PTI. The counting of votes will take place on July 1, the ECI said in a release. The tenure of the sitting members of the Mumbai, Konkan and Nashik teachers and graduates constituencies will end on July 7. As per the release, June 7 will be the last date for filing nominations, while scrutiny will take place on June 10, and the last date for withdrawal is June 12. Of the seats going to polls, Mumbai teachers' and Mumbai graduates' constituencies are currently represented by Kapil Patil (Lok Bharati) and Vilas Potnis (Shiv Sena (UBT)). Konkan division graduates' constituency is represented by the BJP's Niranjan Davkhare, while Nashik division teachers' constituency is represented by Kishore Darade. The ECI had earlier planned the elections for June 10. The poll panel changed its decision after receiving a representation from teachers requesting it to hold elections after summer vacations are over. The Maharashtra legislative council is a 78-member house.
03 December,2024 04:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe ruling Shiv Sena on Thursday announced the candidature of Shivaji Shendge for the Maharashtra legislative council polls from the Mumbai Teachers' constituency, reported PTI. The rival Shiv Sena (UBT) has fielded Jagannath Abhyankar from the seat while the BJP's nominee is Shivnath Darade. Sanjay More, secretary of the Shiv Sena led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, said the decision to field Shendge was taken after consulting the allies. Shendge had contested from the same seat in 2018 and was a runner-up, he said. The elections will be held on June 26. Maharashtra MLC Elections 2024: Ajit Pawar-led NCP to contest from Mumbai Teachers constituency Shivajirao Nalawade has been fielded to contest from the Mumbai teachers Constituency by the Nationalist Congress Party led by Ajit Pawar for the next month's biennial elections to the Maharashtra Legislative Council, reported PTI on Tuesday. Elections to three constituencies -- Mumbai Teachers, Konkan Graduates and Nashik Teachers -- will be held on June 26. The term of the sitting members is set to end on July 7. The last date for filing nominations is June 7 The Shiv Sena (UBT) has announced the candidature of Anil Parab from Mumbai Graduates and that of J M Abhyankar from Mumbai Teachers seats. The Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena has announced Abhijit Panse as its candidate from Konkan Graduates constituency. Maharashtra MLC Elections 2024: Voting for four seats to be held on June 26, results on July 1 Elections to the four seats of Maharashtra legislative council (MLC) will be held on June 26, the Election Commission of India (ECI) said on Friday, as per a report by PTI. The counting of votes will take place on July 1, the ECI said in a release. The tenure of the sitting members of the Mumbai, Konkan and Nashik teachers and graduates constituencies will end on July 7. As per the release, June 7 will be the last date for filing nominations, while scrutiny will take place on June 10, and the last date for withdrawal is June 12. Of the seats going to polls, Mumbai teachers' and Mumbai graduates' constituencies are currently represented by Kapil Patil (Lok Bharati) and Vilas Potnis (Shiv Sena (UBT)). Konkan division graduates' constituency is represented by the BJP's Niranjan Davkhare, while Nashik division teachers' constituency is represented by Kishore Darade. The ECI had earlier planned the elections for June 10.
11 November,2024 11:29 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
A fascinating political battle is unfolding in Thane’s Mumbra-Kalwa Assembly constituency, which is represented by Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) legislator Jitendra Awhad. The NCP faction led by Ajit Pawar has fielded Najeeb Mulla, a former corporator from Rabodi, as its candidate for the Vidhan Sabha election. Interestingly, Mulla was once close to Awhad, a trusted aide of NCP founder Sharad Pawar. The former’s strategy appears to be focused on gaining popularity among minorities, particularly Muslims, who constitute more than 50 per cent of the Mumbra-Kalwa electorate. By emphasising his Muslim identity, Mulla is trying to appeal to the community’s desire for representation. He is also stressing his links to the local community, having been a former municipal councillor. Three-time Mumbra-Kalwa MLA Jitendra Awhad and Bigg Boss winner Munawar Faruqui Around 10 corporators, including two from Congress and an independent corporator from Mumbra who were earlier supporting Awhad and NCP (SP) have switched over to Ajit’s faction. Reaching out Awhad, a three-time MLA, has been reaching out to the masses as the election draws near. When he celebrated his birthday on August 5 in Mumbra, locals showered him with petals while banners were put up across the city. A few months ago, he organised an event featuring Bigg Boss winner Munawar Faruqui. Prior to this, Mulla organised a cricket tournament where fast bowler Mohammed Shami was the chief guest. Mulla Speak Asked whether he was interested in contesting the Mumbra-Kalwa seat, Mulla said, “If the party gives me a chance, why not? Mumbra is one seat where 50 per cent of the population belongs to a minority community and we demand rights for it. If leaders are picked based on vote banks, why shouldn’t ours get a leader of its own.” Cricketer Mohammed Shami with former corporator and aspiring legislator Najeeb Mulla Mulla, who has been holding numerous events from Iftar parties to hotel openings, had recently opened an NCP office in Mumbra. “I have been active in Mumbra since 2002. I have fought for a school and cemetery and also raised many local issues in the Thane Municipal Corporation. I have been in touch with the masses,” he added. Asked about his thoughts on Awhad, he said, “He is just trying to gain sympathy. We just want a minority candidate from Mumbra-Kalwa. Ajitdada had assured us of this. In the past, Awhad played the Hindu-Muslim card and kept the people divided to rule the city. This time, the public will not succumb to his tactics and will choose a better candidate,” said Mulla, stating not only Muslims in Mumbra but also Hindus in Kalwa were supporting him. Political calculus During the Lok Sabha election, around 1.22 lakh votes were polled from Mumbra itself out of which 1.02 lakh votes were for the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi candidate. Hence, being a BJP ally could work against Mulla. Also, defeating Awhad will not prove an easy task for the Ajit faction as the MLA takes a keen interest in public issues and keeps in touch with the masses. The NCP (SP) MLA didn’t respond to mid-day’s calls and messages by press time.
28 October,2024 04:18 PM IST | Mumbai | Faisal Tandel
Amidst talks that he harboured aspirations to return to Mantralaya’s top office, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has said he was not in the race for the position he held for over two years. He said he would support any candidate announced by the Congress and NCP (SP) as the Maha Vikas Aghadi’s chief ministerial face. Thackeray added that the pre-poll announcement would stop a battle within the alliance for winning more numbers than each other to stake claim to the CMO. Thackeray was speaking at the MVA’s conclave in Mumbai on Friday. Along with Sena (UBT) president, NCP chief Sharad Pawar, state Congress president Nana Patole and a host of leaders from MVA parties encouraged some 3,000 office-bearers to take home a resolution to defeat the Mahayuti government in the Assembly elections that, according to the Election Commission, are likely to be held in November instead of October 2024. MVA leaders at the alliance conclave advised party workers stay united “I ask you to announce the CM candidate now. I will support your choice,” he told Pawar and Congress leaders. “I’m not fighting for the CM’s post, but for Maharashtra’s pride and honour. I say that we will bury those who are looting Maharashtra,” he added. He reasoned that alliance partners don’t work for each other when the arrangement is such that the ally that wins the most seats gets the CM’s post. “This leads to pada padi [ensuring the defeat of the ally’s candidates]. What’s the use of the alliance, then?” he asked, while recalling undivided Sena’s bitter alliance with the BJP. According to Thackeray, the MVA’s priority should be to work for each other and not fight over seats. “Let's first decide [the CM face] and then go ahead. I have opened the batting, let’s see what others do. The opening batsman either makes good runs or sits [in the dressing room] watching others bat,” he said, while clarifying why he spoke before other chieftains held the mike. Allies’ agenda While Pawar did not commit, Patole said senior leaders would decide on the CM. All speakers set an agenda for the poll campaign that was weaved around the allegations of corruption in the present government and bad governance, the Mahayuti government formation and the past work of the MVA government. The pep talks were based on the MVA’s good show in the Lok Sabha elections and a conducive atmosphere for a repeat. The leaders advised the rank and file to maintain the unity that they had shown in the general elections. ‘Thackeray brought to terms’ City BJP president Ashish Shelar said that Thackeray's statement demonstrated that his desire for the CM's position during his alliance with the BJP was absolutely fake. “The UBT group that was boasting about their candidate becoming the CM and invited all to the oathtaking ceremony was brought to terms during the MVA gathering on Friday,” he added. He said Thackeray had gone lobbying with Congress and others in Delhi, “But it appears that his request was ignored. He also held meetings at Silver Oak [Pawar's Mumbai residence], but he was disappointed. Currently, he is fretting and eventually might become resentful,” added Shelar, while alleging wrongdoings and corruption during Thackeray’s tenure as the CM.
28 October,2024 04:18 PM IST | Mumbai | Dharmendra Jore
The Maharashtra Assembly polls are expected to be held after Diwali in November this year, instead of October, giving the Mahayuti government at least a month more in office before it takes on the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). On Friday, the Election Commission of India (ECI) parted with the practice of holding Maharashtra elections together with Haryana’s. The ECI said on Friday, while announcing the schedule for Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir, that it needed more time to get ready in monsoon-hit Maharashtra. J&K will go to the polls in three phases on September 18, September 25 and October 1. Haryana’s voting is scheduled for October 1. Results of both elections will be declared on October 4. As compared to the 2019 programme, Haryana's schedule has been advanced by 20 days. Both Haryana and Maharashtra held polling on October 21 five years ago. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar with Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu during the press conference. Pic/PTI More time means the Shinde government will get more time to woo voters with sops, grants and infra projects, some of which are likely to get inaugurated before the elections. When the Model Code of Conduct is in force, the ECI does not allow policy decisions through which the voters get influenced during the election process which is held over 30-45 days. The festivals such as Ganeshotsav, Navratri and Diwali to be held between September and November will offer the ruling and opposite parties an opportunity to connect with the masses, though the model code, if in force then, will bar them from public campaigning. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said in New Delhi that four elections were due this year and by early next year, and since J&K was not in the picture last time (2019-20), the commission decided to group two Assembly elections together. Besides J&K and Haryana, elections are due in Maharashtra, Jharkhand and Delhi. According to Kumar, the Assembly elections in Maharashtra, which were held together with Haryana in 2019, would be announced later due to security requirements for J&K. Kumar said the next set of elections would be announced after the completion of the polls in J&K and Haryana. He added that the commission needed some time for preparation in Maharashtra because a lot of groundwork was delayed due to the monsoon. He also said that there were several festivals such as Ganeshotsav, Navratri and Diwali between September and October this year. So, the schedule for a large state like Maharashtra would have to be worked accordingly. According to senior state officers, the next Maharashtra Legislative Assembly must be formed and convened on or before November 26, 2024. Generally, the Model Code of Conduct becomes effective at least 45 days before the new Legislative Assembly is formed. The festival of Diwali will end on November 3. Voting may take place in the second week of November, leaving enough days for the formation of the house. With inputs from agencies
28 October,2024 04:18 PM IST | Mumbai | Dharmendra Jore
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Saturday defended party chief Uddhav Thackeray's push for decision on CM's face from the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) allies for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections , reported the PTI. Uddhav Thackeray has demonstrated largeness of heart by offering support to any leader from the Congress and NCP (SP) for the chief minister's post, party MP Sanjay Raut said, as per the PTI. Sanjay Raut refuted claims of pressure politics behind Thackeray's call for the MVA allies to declare their chief ministerial candidate ahead of the Maharashtra assembly elections. He stressed that Uddhav Thackeray, as a former chief minister, is widely acceptable and that his stance benefits Maharashtra. Talking to reporters, Sanjay Raut asked the ruling Mahayuti, comprising Shiv Sena led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, BJP, and the NCP headed by Ajit Pawar, to declare their CM face. "Uddhav Thackeray showed largeness of heart (by extending support to anyone the MVA dims fit for the CM's post). It was not pressure politics. This stand benefits Maharashtra," the Shiv Sena (UBT) MP said, as per the PTI. Uddhav Thackeray, addressing a meeting of Maha Vikas Aghadi on Friday, insisted the opposition alliance decide its chief ministerial face first rather than going by the logic of which party wins most seats, asserting he would back any candidate announced by the Congress and NCP (SP). Despite Uddhav Thackeray's appeal, the Nationalist Congess Party (NCP SP) president Sharad Pawar refrained from speaking on the issue. Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole stated the decision on CM's post lies with INDIA bloc leaders. "What is wrong with Uddhav Thackeray's demand? Thackeray is a former chief minister. His face is acceptable to everyone. He didn't speak about himself. If anyone has the courage, they should declare its CM face," Sanjay Raut said, according to the news agency. Elections to the 288-member Maharashtra assembly are likely in October or November. Uddhav Thackeray shared his experience with former ally BJP on the 'maximum seats-CM candidate' logic. "First, decide (the CM's face) and then go ahead but do not go by this policy (those having the most seats will get the CM's post). Uddhav Thackeray will back any candidate announced by Congress and NCP (SP) as the CM face of MVA. I don't feel that I am fighting for myself but it is for the rights of Maharashtra," Uddhav Thackeray said. (with PTI inputs)
28 October,2024 04:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe first-ever election to choose hawkers' representatives in the Town Vending Committee (TVC) elections was going on smoothly on Thursday across 67 voting booths in Mumbai, officials said. In the TVC polls, around 32,415 licensed hawkers will cast their votes by 5 pm on Thursday, they said, adding that the results will be declared only after the Supreme Court's permission. The TVC polls are important as it is responsible for the allotment of licenses to hawkers, pitches, and overall regulation in the city, the officials said. The structure of the TVC consists of one central town vending committee and seven zonal committees. Each committee comprises 20 members, with 12 being nominated and eight being representatives of hawkers. These hawker representatives will be elected by the hawkers through the election process. Long queues for hawkers' elections at D.N. Nagar School in Andheri West #Andheri #MumbaiNews #Election2024 #Maharashtra pic.twitter.com/Wni7UEzSfx — Mid Day (@mid_day) August 29, 2024 There was only one nomination for each of the 17 seats, hence these 17 candidates are elected unopposed, an official said. "The voters were to select around 13 to 15 names from more than 65 candidates, and that is taking time to vote," said an official appointed to oversee the elections. A total of 237 candidates are in the running. Of these, 190 are male and 47 are female. The election result were scheduled to be declared on the same day after the counting of votes but in a petition filed by Maharashtra Ekta Hawkers Union that the election in Supreme Court on Wednesday stated that the scheduled elections shall be held on August 29, however the result of the election shall not be declared after the order of the the apex court. Zone wise voters numbers 7,686 - zone 1 5,303 - zone 2 4,668 - zone 3 7,501 - zone 4 2,160 - zone 5 3,033 - zone 6 2,064 - zone 7 ………………. Total: 32 415
28 October,2024 04:02 PM IST | Mumbai | Prajakta KasaleReferring to the reaction of the people over the Badlapur incident, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP-SCP) supremo Sharad Pawar said that there is "uneasiness" among the people for a political change in Maharashtra, reported news agency ANI. The voting for 288 assembly constituencies will be held later this year. Speaking at a press conference at the party's regional office in Mumbai, Sharad Pawar said, "Maharashtra Assembly elections are ahead. Meetings are being held. People of Maharashtra want change," reported ANI. Pawar's comments come in the wake of a protest in Badlapur, Thane district, following an alleged sexual assault on two minor girls, which he cited as a clear indicator of the current political situation. "How strong is the reaction of the people when a serious incident happens? An example of this was seen yesterday in Badlapur. This means that there is a lot of uneasiness among the people," Pawar outlined, reported ANI. "I saw an example yesterday of how people react strongly. People want change, and we want to change the state," he said, reported ANI. The sexual assault incident has created massive outrage among the people in Badlapur. On August 17, police arrested a school attendant for alleged assault. On August 16, the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the schedule of elections in Haryana and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir that will be held from September 18 to October 1 while the schedule for Maharashtra Assembly elections is yet to be announced. During the press conference, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar said that the high demand for security forces in Jammu and Kashmir is the primary reason for not holding Maharashtra Assembly elections. Earlier, the Central government accorded 'Z+' category Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) armed security cover to Sharad Pawar. Ministry of Home Affairs has issued the order to the CRPF considering a recent threat analysis report shared with the ministry by the intelligence bureau. The CRPF personnel will soon provide its elite 'Z+' VIP security cover to the 83-year-old politician round the clock at his residence and during his travel across India. Meanwhile, NCP (SP) Chief Sharad Pawar has sided with the candidates agitating in Pune demanding postponement of the MPSC prelims exam, scheduled for August 25, warning that he would join the protest if the government doesn't clarify its stand, reported PTI. Many job-seekers, preparing for the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) preliminary exam, have been protesting since Tuesday night demanding a different date as it clashes with a banking exam on the same day. (With inputs from ANI and PTI)
28 October,2024 04:02 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMaharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said only the Mahayuti alliance will burst crackers after Diwali, signalling the certainty of winning the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections, reported news agency PTI. Addressing a gathering at home turf Thane on Sunday late night, Eknath Shinde also paid rich tributes to his mentor, Anand Dighe, and Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray, emphasising that Sena led by him continues to uphold their teachings and principles. "Do you want all the schemes and programs started by the Mahayuti government to continue?" Shinde asked the audience which responded with affirmation, reported PTI. The ruling 'Mahayuti' or grand alliance comprising the Shiv Sena, BJP, and NCP headed by Deputy CM Ajit Pawar faces stiff opposition from Maha Vikas Aghadi of Shiv Sena (UBT), NCP (SP), and Congress in the Maharashtra assembly elections, due in October-November. Referring to political opponents, Shinde said, "Let them go to gallis (alleys) or Delhi, don't give them any importance. We will continue our work," reported PTI. He also mentioned his decision to field Shiv Sena leader Naresh Mhaske for the Thane Lok Sabha constituency in recent elections, a move that some had opposed. Mhaske won the seat. Taking a jibe at his detractors, Shinde claimed his opponents focus on him incessantly. "Just like the way Santaji and Dhanaji (acknowledged for their pivotal role in combating the Mughal forces during the reign of Rajaram I) were seen everywhere in water by their enemies, they see Eknath Shinde everywhere," he said, adding that he remains unbothered by the criticism as long as the people support him, reported PTI. Shinde outlined the various schemes his government has launched to ensure every family in Maharashtra is happy. "Maharashtra is the first state to offer apprenticeships to educated youth and financial assistance for higher education," the chief minister added, reported PTI. He also shared a poignant moment where he intervened to help a family. "I learned at midnight about a girl who had committed suicide because her parents couldn't afford her education fees. By 2 am, I decided to exempt all fees for girls pursuing higher education," Shinde added, reported PTI. Referring to the "Ladki Bahin" cash transfer scheme for women, Shinde said the monthly allowance of Rs 1,500 will not stop and rather it will be raised if "you increase the strength of this government", reported PTI. "The benefits will be proportionate to the strength you provide; the same thing applies for men also," he added, reported PTI. Shinde inaugurated the second phase of Gaimukh Chowpatty in Thane and announced a memorial for Shivaji Maharaj and Kanhoji Angre. (With inputs from PTI)
28 October,2024 04:01 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
