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Census to begin in Maha from May 1 with self-enumeration

India, May 1 -- The first phase of the 2027 census will begin from May 1, celebrated as Maharashtra Day, with self-enumeration by citizens for the initial two weeks. From May 16, nearly 264,000 field ... Read More


Shalarth ID scam: State considers judge-led probe into rRs.r400 crore fraud involving 4K bogus teachers

India, May 1 -- In a major development in the Rs.400 crore Shalarth ID scam, the Maharashtra government is considering the constitution of a judicial committee to investigate the fraud, under which ov... Read More


Self-enumeration to kick off Census today

Mumbai, May 1 -- The first phase of the 2027 Census will begin from May 1, celebrated as Maharashtra Day, with self-enumeration by citizens for the initial two weeks. From May 16, nearly 264,000 field... Read More


State mulls judicial probe into Rs.400-cr Shalarth fraud

MUMBAI, May 1 -- In a major development in the Rs.400 crore Shalarth ID scam, the Maharashtra government is considering the constitution of a judicial committee to investigate the fraud, under which o... Read More


Widow of slain sarpanch loses by-poll in Beed

India, April 30 -- The widow of slain Massajog sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh was defeated in the by-election to the post of sarpanch, which fell vacant when her husband was murdered in December 2024. The ... Read More


Stamp duty rate to rise in Maha as pvt agency to man offices

Mumbai, April 30 -- The Maharashtra government has finalised a private agency to operate 60 private stamp duty and registration offices across the state, offering additional facilities and a better am... Read More


Widow of Massajog sarpanch loses by-poll

MUMBAI, April 30 -- The widow of slain Massajog sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh was defeated in the by-election to the post of sarpanch, which fell vacant when her husband was murdered in December 2024. The... Read More


BJP announces names for five council seats, one bypoll

India, April 29 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced its candidates for the upcoming biennial elections to the state legislative council, rewarding loyalists for the five seats it is cont... Read More


State mulls ATF tax cut to 1% as airfares surge

India, April 29 -- The state government is considering a sharp cut in Value Added Tax (VAT) on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) to 1% from 18% at key airports, following a request from the Centre to ease r... Read More


Stamp duty to rise as 60 offices in Maharashtra privatised

India, April 29 -- The Maharashtra government has finalised a private agency to operate 60 private stamp duty and registration offices across the state, offering additional facilities and a better amb... Read More