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CM Eknath Shinde's cabinet has decided to permanently waive tolls for LMVs, state transport, and school buses at Mumbai's five entry points, with the loss of Rs 800 crore to be paid to the contractor upfront. Over 3.5 lakh vehicles cross these toll booths every day.

Bangladesh's interim government criticized India's assertions about attacks on Hindus and temple desecration, labeling them as baseless and exaggerated. Authorities assured prompt corrective measures in reported cases and highlighted the peaceful observance of Durga Puja at over 32,000 venues. Investigations continue regarding the theft of a gold-plated crown.

The Supreme Court upheld the decision by the UP BJP government to cancel the 2012 land lease to Maulana Mohd Ali Jauhar Trust, calling it a misuse of power by founder trustee Azam Khan. The court noted the education department should ensure students' rights are protected.

RBI governor Shaktikanta Das has warned of risks associated with excessive reliance on AI and machine learning in banking, highlighting potential market concentration, systemic instability, and increased cyber vulnerabilities. He urged banks to implement adequate risk mitigation measures. Das also proposed expanding India's real-time gross settlement system to include major trade currencies like the dollar, euro, and pound.

Power, a two-year-old doberman, significantly aided police by leading them to a crucial piece of evidence in a gang-rape investigation near Surat. Her tracking abilities pinpointed a motorcycle connected to the suspects, resulting in the arrest of three individuals involved in the crime.

The U.S. Department of Justice announced charges in November 2023 alleging that an Indian government employee directed a plot to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun

The State government cannot afford to neglect the interests of workers

After a thriving post-Covid period, the Indian car industry faces a downturn as wholesales to dealerships drop by 2% in Q2 FY25. Despite hefty discounts, buyers remain cautious, and the festive period fails to boost volumes significantly. Industry growth is now predicted to remain below 5% for the year, reflecting a market slowdown.

Nearly a third of positions at the National Company Law Tribunal remain unfilled, impacting the government's insolvency reform initiative. This shortage has led to operational inefficiencies, delaying insolvency resolutions significantly. The average resolution time has surged to 716 days, far exceeding the 270-day deadline, posing challenges for corporate insolvency processes.

The couple filed a complaint at the Varthur police station along with the recording of the incident captured on their car’s dashcam

The sharp dip in price attributed to substantial import

Closely monitor water levels at Nagarjuna Sagar and Prakasam barrage, says Water Resources Minister

“The current dispensation is working to create a ‘Gandhi-free India’ just as it is looking to create a ‘Congress-free India’”

The government will make an appeal to the Andhra Pradesh High Court to constitute special courts to deal with cases related to crimes against women, says Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu

Bilimale writes to Deputy Commissioners of all districts asking them to hold meetings with financial institutions in their jurisdiction to ensure that local language is used in daily transactions