Massive tax evasion probe: Income Tax raids over 20 supari trader locations in Nagpur

Nagpur, Jan 17 (UNI) The Income Tax Department on Saturday launched a large-scale search and seizure operation at more than 20 locations across Nagpur in connection with alleged tax evasion by supari (betel nut) traders, official sources said. The coordinated raids began early in the morning and targeted several business and residential premises linked to…

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BJP-led alliance crosses majority mark in Mumbai civic polls , Alliance candidates lead in 131 of 227 BMC seats

Mumbai, Jan 16 (UNI) Trends from the counting of votes for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections on Friday indicated a clear lead for the BJP-led alliance, which crossed the majority mark as counting progressed through the morning. According to data released by the Maharashtra State Election Commission, candidates from the BJP alliance were leading in…

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Strong voter turnout in Maharashtra Civic Polls despite cold weather

Mumbai, Jan 15 (UNI) Despite the chilly weather, citizens turned out in large numbers as voting began in Maharashtra’s municipal corporation elections, with Bollywood celebrities, politicians, and ordinary voters arriving early at polling stations. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, who cast his vote in Nagpur, urged people to exercise their democratic right, saying, “Voting is our…

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Voting underway for Mumbai BMC and 28 civic bodies across Maharashtra

Mumbai, Jan 15 (UNI) Voting is underway across Maharashtra on Thursday for elections to 29 municipal corporations, marking a crucial moment in the State’s urban political landscape. The spotlight is firmly on Mumbai, where residents are casting their votes in the long-awaited Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections after a nine-year gap. In Mumbai alone, 1,700…

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Mumbai AQI remains “Unhealthy” category

Mumbai, Dec 28 (UNI) Mumbai’s Air Quality Index (AQI) touching 197, falling into the remaining “unhealthy” category while city’s weather on Sunday is quite pleasant, with temperatures ranging from 22 to 23 degrees Celsius. However, the PM 2.5 and PM10 levels are significantly above safe limits, posing health risks, especially for vulnerable groups. The city…

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HC rejects AB of Adv Chandwani in ‘Iron Lady’ of Ulhasnagar suicide case, grants 2 wks time to move SC

Mumbai, (UNI) The Bombay High Court today rejected the anticipatory bail plea of advocate Raj Chandwani in the case of suicide of activist-lawyer Sarita Khanchandani, popularly known Iron Lady of Ulhasnagar in neighbouring district of Thane, while granting two weeks protection from.arrest to enable him to file an appeal in the Supreme Court. While rejecting…

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Awareness, training & research 3 pillars of a prosperous democracy: Gadkari

Nagpur, Dec 13 (UNI) Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari today asserted that students of political science regularly visit under the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association for training and through this platform, they get an opportunity to understand the legislative process and the parliamentary system. “Democracy is enriched through such training and awareness. Therefore,…

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BMC rejects allegations over voter list dates

Mumbai, Nov 24 (UNI) The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) today firmly rejected allegations, regarding discrepancies in the dates mentioned on the draft voter list for the upcoming general elections, asserting that all claims circulating in this regard are baseless and contrary to established facts. The administration emphasised that the entire procedure was carried out with…

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