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In the contest between the two rival NCP factions in the Maharashtra assembly elections, the Ajit Pawar-led party defeated the outfit headed by his uncle Sharad Pawar on 29 seats. The NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) came out a winner in six constituencies. The Nationalist Congress Party of deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, a constituent of Mahayuti, was winning or leading in 41 of the 59 seats it contested as per the latest figures released by the Election Commission. The NCP (SP) led by his uncle had to be content with only ten victories, though it had fielded 86 candidates. The NCP, founded by the senior Pawar, split last year after Ajit walked away with 41 MLAs… Read More »In Maharashtra, Ajit Pawar’s NCP Party Defeats Rival Faction On 29 Seats

Prisoners in British jails are earning more than the officers that guard them as well as secondary teachers, biochemists, psychotherapists and midwives, according to a report in The Telegraph. Inmates in some of the low-security, open prisons are allowed to venture outside for work, as long as they return to the jail confines by the end of the day. The move is part of a concerted effort to rehabilitate the prisoners and prepare them for a life back in society. However, the pay difference between the inmates and those belonging to the civil society has raised questions regarding income disparity in the UK. The highest-paid inmate in the UK received a net pay of $46,005… Read More »Salary Of Prisoners In UK More Than Jail Guards And Teachers: Report

The assembly elections in Maharashtra have shed light yet again on the BJP’s resilience and successful strategising after a setback. The party has managed a successful course correction in the state where just a few months ago, it has slid massively in the Lok Sabha polls. From 28 seats in 2019, the party had managed to win only 13 seats this year — a situation that restricted its numbers in the Lok Sabha and for the first time since 2014, made it dependent on its allies for majority in the lower house. After Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra has the second highest number of MPs — 48. What worked for the BJP was a massive course correction… Read More »Behind BJP’s Winning Game In Maharashtra After Big Slide In Lok Sabha Polls

McDonald’s has announced it will be launching a new “McValue” menu, starting next year, to provide more savings to consumers. The fast-food franchise giant is hoping the move would bring more customers as soaring inflation pushes them to cheaper dining alternatives. The McValue platform will be available in restaurants in the US, beginning January 7 and will include McDonald’s $5 meal deal, which the company launched in June, in addition to a new ‘Buy One, Add One at $1’ feature. “When it comes to value, we know there’s no one-size-fits-all. We’ve worked closely with our franchisees to create a new platform that will let our customers define value on their own terms,” said Joe Erlinger,… Read More »McDonald’s Launches New ‘McValue’ Menu To Bring Back Customers. Here’s What It Includes

Mahayuti – an alliance of the BJP and the Shiv Sena and NCP factions led by Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar – swept the Maharashtra polls, winning 235 of the total 288 seats. The BJP got the largest share – 132, followed by Sena (57) and NCP (41). The Maha Vikas Aghadi – comprising Congress and the Shiv Sena and NCP factions led by Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar, together won 49 seats, less than half of the BJP’s solo tally. Sena (UBT) was the highest scorer in the opposition camp with 20 seats while the Congress ended with 16. Sharad Pawar’s NCP won just 10 seats, the worst ever performance by the veteran politician.… Read More »NDA Decimates Opposition In Maharashtra, Jharkhand Stays With INDIA