CBI has arrested two IRS officers, Deepak Kumar Sharma and Rahul Kumar, along with three CGST superintendents for bribery. They detained a businessman for 18 hours, demanding Rs 60 lakh to settle a pharma issue. After initial payment, the businessman was released but approached CBI, leading to arrests after a sting operation.
Read MoreMany villages in Maharashtra have celebrated Diwali without firecrackers for over a decade to reduce air and noise pollution. Villages like Borade, Manyachiwadi, Langarpeth, and Padali have adopted this practice, with the Satara Zilla Parishad encouraging cracker-free celebrations. Violators face fines, and alternative events like lighting diyas and games are organized.
Read MoreCM Siddaramaiah clarified there is no proposal to review any government guarantee schemes, including the Shakthi scheme offering free bus travel for women, despite D K Shivakumar’s remarks. Siddaramaiah mentioned he would discuss the matter with Shivakumar, who noted some women prefer paying for their tickets.
Read MoreIndia aims to advance beyond the current disengagement with China along the LAC, requiring patience, as stated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Talks between both nations have led to a broad consensus. Singh emphasized national unity and the Northeast’s role in India’s development.
Read MoreMaharashtra Ekikaran Samiti (MES) plans a ‘black day’ rally to coincide with Kannada Rajyotsava, despite legal and police pushback. The rally protests the inclusion of Belagavi in Karnataka and rallies Marathi-speaking people. Security is heightened, and unauthorized rallies will face legal action.
Read MoreSenior BJP leader and MLA from Nagrota, Devender Singh Rana, passes away in Faridabad. Rana, Jitendra Singh’s younger brother, was a prominent figure in J&K politics and a strong advocate for the Dogra community. His sudden demise leaves behind his family and has shocked his supporters and colleagues.
Read MoreThe US has imposed sanctions on nearly 400 entities and individuals from over a dozen countries, including India and China, for allegedly supplying Russia with advanced technology to support its military activities in Ukraine. The sanctions target organizations in Russia, UAE, Turkey, Thailand, Malaysia, and Switzerland, aiming to disrupt critical technology flow to Russia’s...
Read MoreHistory sheets at Kolkata police stations will now exclude names of minors and innocent individuals who were previously listed due to socio-economic status. This change follows Supreme Court guidelines recommending amendments to the 1943 Police Regulations of Bengal. The sheets, meant for internal police use, will now only include those aiding criminals on the...
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