The CBI is investigating the allegations of extortion made by Singh against Deshmukh. On Friday, the agency had recorded the statement of Mahesh Shetty, a bar owner who is close to suspended Mumbai police officer Sachin Waze, in the same matter. The Supreme Court, on Thursday, had dismissed the petitions filed by Deshmukh challenging the Bombay High Court order directing a preliminary enquiry by the CBI into the allegations of corruption and misconduct levelled against him by Singh. Deshmukh tendered his resignation to Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on April 5 after the Bombay High Court order. The court also directed the agency to register an FIR if any cognisable offence is found.
The Maharashtra government is likely to order a 15-day state-wide lockdown starting Monday (April 12) in light of the worsening COVID-19 situation. A decision on fresh curbs is expected after Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray holds a meeting with the state COVID-19 task force later on Sunday. Maharashtra is notably India's worst-hit state in the outbreak. Here are more details.
Uddhav Thackeray directs administration to increase medical facilities; Maharashtra awaits decision on lockdown
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, in a meeting with the COVID-19 task force on Sunday, discussed the availability of oxygen and beds, use of Remdesivir, treatment protocols, increase in capacity of facilities, and imposition of restrictions and fines for violating COVID protocols.
Uddhav said that the government has increased facilities, increased tests, and created awareness among the people to follow COVID-19 norms. We have taken action on a number of issues such as making changes in office hours, emphasizing work from home, deciding on the peak hours for suburban railways in Mumbai, he said.
Updated Apr 11, 2021 | 10:27 IST
Maharashtra: With 55,441 new COVID-19 infections on the first day of weekend lockdown, the state saw a 7% drop as compared to the previous day. (Representational Image) | Photo Credit: PTI
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Mumbai saw 9,330 fresh cases on Saturday
Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray hinted at the imposition of a strict lockdown in the state
Mumbai: In view of the rising COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra, the Uddhav Thackeray-led government had on last Sunday announced a weekend lockdown to curb the spread of the virus.
The state reported a slight dip in positive cases on the first day of the weekend lockdown. Also, the state got an assurance from the Centre regarding additional ventilators and funds to hire healthcare workers amid the second wave of the pandemic.