HP: CBI probes ED officers in bribery and scholarship scam

Shimla, Jan 1 (UNI) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered two First Information Reports (FIRs) against officials of the Enforcement Directorate (ED), including an Assistant Director and senior officers posted in Shimla, for allegedly demanding and accepting bribes. The bribery allegations are linked to the ongoing investigation of the ₹181 crore scholarship scam…

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Bangladesh records 575 dengue deaths in 2024

Dhaka, Jan 1 (UNI) Bangladesh witnessed another deadly year of dengue outbreak as it recorded more than 100,000 cases and 575 deaths in 2024. Of the total, 9,745 cases were reported in December after 29,652 in November, the official data of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) showed here Tuesday. After reporting an additional…

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Maha CM Fadnavis extends New Year greetings

Mumbai, Jan 1 (UNI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Ajitdada Pawar on Wednesday wished the people of the state on the occasion of the New Year. Chief Minister Fadnavis, in his message, stated that a new Maharashtra is to be created. Progressive Maharashtra has to be made more dynamic. Expressing the…

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Russia imposes new tourist tax

Moscow, Jan. 1 (UNI) A new tourist tax has come into effect across Russia on Wednesday, replacing the previous resort fee, RIA Novosti news agency reported on Wednesday. From Jan. 1, 2025, travelers staying in hotels and other accommodations will contribute an additional 1 percent of their lodging costs, marking the start of a phased…

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