Maharashtra; Petrol, diesel & liquor to cost more
MUMBAI: Petrol, diesel, liquor, cigarettes and gold will cost more from tonight in Maharashtra. These items will cost more as the state government has decided to levy a surcharge. A surcharge of Rs 2 will be levied on petrol and diesel. However, Local Body Tax in 27 corporations has been... read more »
Coal scam: SC-appointed team seeks former CBI chief Ranjit Sinha’s visitors...
The apex court-appointed probe team led by ex-CBI Special Director M L Sharma today moved the Supreme Court seeking a copy of original visitors’ diary having names of persons who had visited the official residence of Ranjit Sinha, the then Director of CBI. A three-judge bench headed by Justice... read more »
Pravin Dixit appointed Maharashtra DGP
Maharashtra Anti Corruption Bureau chief Pravin Dixit will take charge as the Maharashtra Director General Of Police after present incumbent Sanjeev Dayal retires on Wednesday. Dixit will be taking charge at 1p.m. after a ceremonial welcome. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis approved the... read more »
India, US, Japan to work together to maintain maritime security
NEW YORK: Reflecting the growing convergence of their individual interests in the Indo-Pacific region, India, US and Japan have agreed to work together to maintain maritime security through greater collaboration. The agreement was reached at the inaugural US-India-Japan Trilateral Ministerial... read more »
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