Mahua Maji

About Mahua Maji

Mahua Maji

Mahua Maji, a Rajya Sabha MP, is contesting from Ranchi. Known for her extensive experience in parliamentary affairs, Maji brings a wealth of knowledge to her campaign. Her focus will be on urban issues, including housing, education, and healthcare access in Ranchi. Maji’s candidacy is significant as it represents the JMM's attempt to strengthen its presence in urban areas while appealing to voters who prioritise experienced leadership.

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Jayawardene breaks silence on Jasprit Bumrah's difficult IPL 2026 campaign

Jayawardene disclosed that Bumrah entered the IPL while still recovering from a niggle suffered during India's victorious T20 World Cup campaign.

Updated On: 24 May 2026 | 1:59 PM IST

20 killed, 70 injured in blast targeting shuttle train in Pak's Balochistan

The train was carrying passengers to the City Railway Station from where they were scheduled to catch connecting trains to their hometowns for the Eid Holidays

Updated On: 24 May 2026 | 1:56 PM IST

India-US ties have not lost momentum, says Rubio after meeting Jaishankar

Rubio, who is currently in New Delhi, said, "India-US relations have not lost momentum India-US relations will come out much stronger in the coming years

Updated On: 24 May 2026 | 1:55 PM IST

MI vs RR LIVE SCORE IPL 2026: Can Rajasthan clinch playoff spot today? Toss at 3 PM IST

The inaugural IPL champions remain in complete control of their playoff destiny, with a victory over MI enough to confirm a top-four finish and secure qualification for the knockout stage.

Updated On: 24 May 2026 | 1:53 PM IST

US companies shamed by Trump quietly tiptoe into tariff-refund race

There's reason for discretion: The scramble for as much as $166 billion in refunds - plus interest - comes with the risk of political and legal jeopardy

Updated On: 24 May 2026 | 1:51 PM IST

Govt expands fuel dispenser checks to cover hydrogen, clean fuels

Verification fees for petrol and diesel dispensers have been set at Rs 5,000 per nozzle, while CNG, LPG, LNG and hydrogen dispensers will attract a higher fee of Rs 10,000 per nozzle

Updated On: 24 May 2026 | 1:39 PM IST

US Green Card directive may add new uncertainty for Indian aspirants now

The USCIS memo does not change Green Card law, but immigration lawyers say it may make the final adjustment-of-status stage less predictable for applicants

Updated On: 24 May 2026 | 1:26 PM IST

Weekly economy wrap: Fuel price hikes, rupee slide add to CAD pressure

From fuel hikes to a record RBI dividend, the week ending May 24 showed how global oil, imports, heatwaves and policy buffers are shaping India's macro outlook

Updated On: 24 May 2026 | 1:25 PM IST

EAM Jaishankar holds delegation-level talks with US State Secy Rubio

The meeting, led by Jaishankar and Marco Rubio, who is on his first official visit to India, underscored a deep convergence of interests amid a challenging global geopolitical landscape

Updated On: 24 May 2026 | 1:10 PM IST

IPL 2026 KKR vs DC: Pitch report, highest score, Eden Gardens stats

Kolkata Knight Riders have played an impressive 101 encounters at Eden Gardens, having won 57 matches and ending up on the losing side 42 times over the years. Two matches ended in no contest

Updated On: 24 May 2026 | 12:31 PM IST

Cement makers expect 7-8% growth in FY27 despite West Asia headwinds

Cement companies are also stepping up capital expenditure plans for FY27, betting on an infrastructure push and housing demand despite near-term challenges

Updated On: 24 May 2026 | 12:30 PM IST

Russia strikes Kyiv with massive missile and drone attack, killing one

Explosions reverberated through the city shortly after 1 a.m. (2200 GMT Saturday), shortly after Ukraine's air force had warned on its Telegram channel that Russia might launch an intermediate missile

Updated On: 24 May 2026 | 12:19 PM IST

Mallorca and Girona relegated from La Liga after final game losses

Girona and Mallorca were relegated after playing their last games of the La Liga season on Saturday, while Robert Lewandowski bid farewell to Barcelona as did Dani Carvajal to Real Madrid.

Updated On: 24 May 2026 | 12:18 PM IST

West Asia crisis puts EV cost edge in sharper focus for car buyers now

Rising fuel-price concerns are pushing more consumers to evaluate total ownership costs, even as charging, resale and battery-life worries continue to weigh on EV adoption

Updated On: 24 May 2026 | 12:17 PM IST

EaseMyTrip focused on long-term growth, strengthening biz ecosystem: CEO

Pittie highlighted Indians' strong appetite for domestic tourism, with nearly 90 per cent of EaseMyTrip's revenue coming from the segment

Updated On: 24 May 2026 | 12:13 PM IST

Iran's football federation says team's WC base has been moved to Mexico

The president of the governing body of Iranian soccer said Saturday the nation's World Cup training base has been moved to Mexico from the United States after getting approval from FIFA.

Updated On: 24 May 2026 | 12:12 PM IST

Gurindervir Singh scripts history, clocks 10.09s in 100m at Federation Cup

The Federation Cup saw three national records being broken, with two of them falling within a span of just 30 minutes, underlining a remarkable day for Indian athletics

Updated On: 24 May 2026 | 12:09 PM IST

Adani overhang easing after US SEC case, funding may revive: Bernstein

The report said the settlement of the US SEC case and moves by US prosecutors to drop charges against the group had removed a major overhang on Adani stocks

Updated On: 24 May 2026 | 12:08 PM IST

Coal India plans syngas production units as gas supply concerns rise

Coal India Ltd (CIL), which accounts for over 80 per cent of domestic coal output, has already initiated steps to develop such coal-to-syngas facilities

Updated On: 24 May 2026 | 12:01 PM IST

Hero MotoCorp eyes stronger market lead on new launches, e-scooter sales

The company sees its scooters, which have witnessed strong demand for both internal combustion and electric versions, as one of the 'growth vectors'

Updated On: 24 May 2026 | 11:55 AM IST