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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached properties worth Rs 71 crore in connection with a major scam linked to illegal construction in the Vasai-Virar belt, part of which, Rs 44 crore, belongs to IAS officer Anil Pawar, reported TOI. The investigation revolves around 41 unauthorised buildings, which the Bombay High Court had ordered demolished. Central to the case is Bharti Pawar, wife of Anil Pawar, who has been named by the ED for allegedly fronting a portion of the scam worth Rs 169.6 ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has approached the Supreme Court, challenging the Bombay High Court's order declaring the arrest of former Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) chief Anilkumar Pawar as illegal and ordering his immediate release from jail. ED sources said they have also requested the apex court to stay the high court order during pendency of their Special Leave Petition (SLP) and the plea has been posted for hearing on Friday. ED officials, however, refused to ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Coming out with another ambitious deadline, deputy chief minister and Bengaluru development minister DK Shivakumar announced that the state govt would complete the 117km-long Bengaluru Business Corridor (BBC), previously known as Peripheral Ring Road, within the next two years. The corridor, connecting Tumakuru Road with Mysuru Road via Yelahanka and Electronics City, is expected to reduce the city's congestion."The cabinet has taken an extremely important step towards realising BBC a ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court, while terming the arrest of former Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation (VVMC) chief Anilkumar Pawar as "illegal", has held that there is no prima facie case against him and that the Directorate of Enforcement's (ED) stand is "speculative and based on hazy facts". Lack of Tangible Evidence A bench of Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad, on Wednesday, set aside Pawar's arrest, observing that the ED lacked "tangible material" to justify his de ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Choice International Limited, a brokerage and financial services firm, on Thursday reported its net profit for the second quarter in current fiscal (Q2 FY26) at Rs 56.46 crore, up 21.5 per cent year-on-year (YoY). The financial service company had posted a net profit of Rs 46.45 crore in the same quarter a year ago (Q2 FY25). The company's profit jumped over 17 per cent quarter-on-quarter (QoQ), as well, from Rs 47.96 crore in the April-June period. Meanwhile, t ...Read More >
First civic body in the country to issue internationally certified Green Bonds The Surat Municipal Corporation's Certified Green Bond worth Rs 200 crore was listed on the National Stock Exchange in Mumbai on Thursday in the presence of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. CM Patel rang the bell at the National Stock Exchange, officially listing the Green Bond of the SMC. Surat Municipal Commissioner Shalini Agarwal, Surat Mayor Daxesh Mawani and standing committee chairman Rajan Patel were ...Read More >
Addressing mayors and officials from across the country, CM Patel said that during his initial political career, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel served as the president of the 'Ahmedabad Municipality' from 1924 to 1928. The CM said the city of Ahmedabad "truly exemplifies PM Modi's mantra of "Vikas bhi virasat bhi" (development along with heritage). "Sardar Patel served as the president of the Ahmedabad Municipality from 1924 to 1928, and 100 years ago, he demonstrated how an ideal city can be built ...Read More >
MUMBAI: In a relief to former Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) commissioner Anil Pawar, the Bombay High Court on Wednesday held that his arrest on August 13, in connection with the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) money laundering probe into the construction of 41 now-demolished illegal buildings in Vasai East, was illegal. A bench of Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad said the ED did not have "tangible material" required for his arrest under section 19 of ...Read More >
Mysuru/Bengaluru: Hours after IT-BT minister Priyank Kharge Wednesday shared a video of a phone call in which an unidentified man, claiming affiliation with RSS, allegedly abused him in Hindi, home minister G Parameshwara said the govt has ordered an investigation. "We will find out who threatened the minister. We will identify the source," Parameshwara said. "A minister has the right to share his opinions. Threatening him for this is unacceptable. Action will be taken. Though tracking callers i ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a severe setback to the Enforcement Directorate (ED), the Bombay High Court on Wednesday declared the arrest of ex-Vasai-Virar Municipal Commissioner (VVMC) Anilkumar Pawar as "illegal", holding that the agency lacked "tangible material" to justify his detention. The court directed Pawar's immediate release and rejected the ED's plea to stay its order. A bench of Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad quashed the arrest and remand orders passed by the designated ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 15 (PTI) To expand the footprint of India's first regional rapid transit network, several states, including Karnataka, have approached the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) to prepare detailed studies for the new semi-high-speed Namo Bharat corridors aimed at boosting intercity connectivity. The Karnataka government has approached the NCRTC for four semi-high-speed Namo Bharat corridors from Bengaluru to strengthen regional transport links across the southern ...Read More >
Navi Mumbai's real estate market -- residential or commercial -- never quite matched Mumbai's stature. Now, the Navi Mumbai International Airport may change that. Large developers are acquiring land parcels in the city for residential projects. While the office market may take longer to grow, the area has already started emerging as a data centre hub. Mint explains what could change: Conceived in the 1970s as a satellite city of the country's financial capital, Navi Mumbai has evolved into a t ...Read More >
Patna: CM Nitish Kumar on Monday launched the much-awaited first phase of the Patna metro rail service at the Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT) depot, delivering a transformative gift to the people of the state. The CM unveiled a plaque for the 'priority corridor', covering three stations -- Patliputra Bus Terminal, Zero Mile, and Bhootnath and also inspected the metro's yard.After the launch, he took a ride on the metro, expressing delight at the milestone. He emphasised that the Patna metro is a ...Read More >
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, on Friday held discussions with Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Friday held discussions with Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to further strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership between India and Singapore. In a social media post, Minister Goyal expressed his delight over the meeting, stating that the discussions reaffirmed the commitment of both countries to bu ...Read More >
The drive to remove slum colonies had begun over a decade ago and gradually targeted some of the city's largest settlements. (Image: @IndianTechGuide/X) Chandigarh was formally declared India's first city without slums following the demolition of Shahpur Colony, which had been its last remaining settlement. The clearance, which took place on 29 September, marked the conclusion of a twelve-year campaign led by the local administration to remove unauthorised colonies and reclaim public land. Off ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Oct 3 (PTI) Chandigarh has become the country's first slum-free city after the demolition of Shahpur Colony in Sector-38, which was the last remaining slum in the Union territory, officials said. The demolition drive was carried out on September 30, the officials said, adding that the Shahpur Colony was spread over 4-4.5 acres of land valued at Rs 250 crore. The settlement comprised around 300 huts and tenements, housing nearly 1,000 residents. With the removal of all the unauthor ...Read More >
New Delhi [India] October 3 (ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal undertook a three-day official visit to Singapore to further strengthen bilateral economic and trade relations between the two countries. The visit highlighted India's strong growth trajectory, commitment to investment-led reforms, and the vast opportunities available for global partners across manufacturing, infrastructure, financial services, and the green economy.During his engagements with Singapore's leader ...Read More >
New Delhi [India] October 3 (ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal undertook a three-day official visit to Singapore to further strengthen bilateral economic and trade relations between the two countries. The visit highlighted India's strong growth trajectory, commitment to investment-led reforms, and the vast opportunities available for global partners across manufacturing, infrastructure, financial services, and the green economy. During his engagements with Singapore's lea ...Read More >
Chandigarh: In a historic milestone, Chandigarh has officially become India's first slum-free city after authorities demolished Shahpur Colony, the last remaining slum within the city limits. The move marks the culmination of a twelve-year drive by the local administration, which has reclaimed over 520 acres of public land and paved the way for modern urban development. ...Read More >
Vijayawada: A High-Level Committee (HLC), chaired by Union home minister Amit Shah approved a series of mitigation, recovery and reconstruction projects for nine states with a total outlay of Rs 4,645.60 crore. Andhra Pradesh is among the beneficiary states, with projects that are expected to significantly strengthen its disaster preparedness and resilience. The committee cleared the Urban Flood Risk Management Programme (UFRMP) Phase-2 covering 11 major cities across the country, including Visa ...Read More >
Gandhinagar: A national conference on land management and disaster management will be held at the Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre in Gandhinagar on Oct 3 and 4. The land records modernisation programme will be one of the key topics of discussion at the conference.Speaking to reporters in Gandhinagar on Monday, Jayanti Ravi, additional chief secretary (revenue), said that the conference will be a milestone in achieving the goals of the 'Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme (DILRMP) ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Spanking new Indiramma Canteens, offering breakfast at Rs 5 and meals at Rs 5 were inaugurated by Hyderabad District In-charge Minister Ponnam Prabhakar and Mayor Gadwal Vijayalakshmi on Monday. Inspired by the vision of Indira Gandhi and committed to building a hunger-free Hyderabad, the modernised canteens were opened at Motinagar and Khairtabad Mint Campus. The canteens aim to provide nutritious, quality food at highly subsidized rates, easing the economic burden on thousands of u ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: With preparations underway for Ahmedabad to potentially host the 2036 Olympic Games, the Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service (AMTS) is planning to put an estimated 3,000 electric buses (e-buses) into operation.AMTS intends to progressively increase its fleet size between 2025-26 and 2030-31, taking into account the city's growing population and the 2036 Olympics. A proposal presented at the AMTS transport committee meeting on Monday outlined the phased replacement and expansion. An ...Read More >
Lucknow: On Monday, during a virtual interaction with mayors and councillors of 17 municipal corporations, along with presidents and members of 200 municipalities and 545 nagar panchayats, under the 'Viksit UP @ 2047' dialogue series, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reiterated the central role of municipal bodies in transforming Uttar Pradesh into a Viksit state by 2047. He urged every urban body to commit itself to the mission of making its city clean, modern, well-organized, and self-reliant. ...Read More >
The Karnataka State Contractors Association (KSCA) has accused the ruling Congress government of taking corruption to levels higher from when the Siddaramaiah took the charge. In a letter wrote on Thursday (25th September), the association said that commissions demanded in government departments under Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's leadership have now "doubled." The letter, signed by KSCA president R Manjunath and general secretary G M Ravindra, directly addressed Siddaramaiah. "When you were t ...Read More >
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has asserted that his Government is committed to building and developing the Bharat Future City with global standards. The new city's development is planned in such a manner that it will become a discussion point for the top global cities. "The city has all qualifications to meet the standards of global cities." he said. Mr. Revanth Reddy was speaking after laying foundation stone for the Future City Development Authority building and the Radial road to ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi Sunday said when Chhath Puja finds a place in Unesco's list, people across the world will be able to experience its grandeur and divinity, reports Manash Gohain. He pointed out that Kolkata's Durga Puja had earlier received a similar recognition, reinforcing the possibility of Chhath securing global acknowledgment.During his campaign for Bihar's last assembly poll, Modi had highlighted his scheme of free distribution of foodgrains, saying it ensured that women in Biha ...Read More >
Surat: The Diamond City will now guide four municipalities in the Bhavnagar zone -- Palitana, Savarkundla, Talaja, and Vallabhipur -- on waste management and cleanliness under the Swachh Sheher Jodi initiative of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). MoUs were signed between Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) and the four municipalities on Saturday.Surat has consistently ranked among the top two cleanest cities in India over the past four years and secured the top spot in the Super S ...Read More >
Thane: Thane city will be home to India's first multimodal integrated transport station when the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project becomes operational. The facility is expected to attract crores in investment and generate significant employment.An international conference on Friday brought together representatives from the Centre, Maharashtra govt, Gujarat, Japan, and local bodies to chart the development blueprint for the transportation hub that could transform the city, said a TMC official ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Sep 28 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday laid the foundation stone for the Bharat Future City Development Authority (FCDA) building and the Greenfield Radial Road-1 at Mirkhanpet in Rangareddy district, envisioning it as a landmark city for future generations. Speaking at the ceremony, the Chief Minister said the project was being developed not for personal or family gain, but for the benefit of generations to come. "Some people are spreading baseless allegati ...Read More >
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