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June 11, 2025 9:06 AM

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Maharashtra hikes liquor duty, IMFL prices to rise by 50%

In a move set to significantly impact liquor prices across Maharashtra, the state cabinet has approved a hike in excise duty on Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL), country liquor, and imported alcohol. The government also cleared the introduction of a new category, Maharashtra Made Liquor (MML), in a...

June 11, 2025 9:03 AM

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Maharashtra got 10 times more funds under PM Modi govt than UPA: CM Fadnavis

Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis said that during the eleven years of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government, Maharashtra received ten times more funds for major projects compared to the UPA rule. Mr Fadnavis was addressing the media in Mumbai to celebrate eleven years of...

June 10, 2025 9:30 PM

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Delhi Govt Approves Ordinance to Curb Arbitrary Fee Hikes in Private Schools

The Delhi Government today approved the Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) Ordinance, 2025, to regulate arbitrary fee hikes by private schools in the national capital. It will give major relief to lakhs of students studying in private schools and their parents i...

June 10, 2025 8:39 PM

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IMD Issues Heatwave Alert as Temperatures Cross 45°C in Parts of Uttar Pradesh

The India Meteorological Department warned of scorching conditions in Uttar Pradesh, the temperature has reached above 45 degrees Celsius in many districts.  In Uttar Pradesh, during the last 24 hours, the temperature in many districts has reached close to 45 degrees celsius. The temperature in Jhan...

June 10, 2025 4:57 PM

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J&K: Security forces bust terrorist hideout in Rajouri district

In Jammu and Kashmir, security forces today busted a terrorist hideout in a remote area in Rajouri district. It was unearthed during a joint search operation by the Police and the Army. The security forces have seized ten Under Barrel Grenade Launchers and other materials. However, no arrest has bee...

June 10, 2025 3:26 PM

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Delhi: Fire in Dwarka’s Shabad Apartment Claims Three Lives

A person and his two children died today after a fire broke out in a flat on the seventh floor of the Shabad Apartment located in Dwarka Sector 13 of the national capital. According to the Delhi Fire Services, eight fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse the flame. Due to the fire, three people ju...

June 10, 2025 4:20 PM

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Eight Drown in Banas River in Rajasthan’s Tonk

Eight youths today drowned while bathing in the Banas River in Tonk, Rajasthan. All the deceased were residents of the Hasanpura area of Jaipur. Three others were rescued and their condition is stable. Tonk Superintendent of Police, Vikas Sangwan told Akashavani News that the incident took place thi...