The Thackeray faction’s replies also claim that it is the original Shiv Sena, as it has a greater number of elected representatives. Countering this, a Shinde faction leader said that the Thackeray faction had acted against the ideology of the party and its founder Bal Thackeray | Mumbai news
On Tuesday, leaders in the state government as well as opposition indulged in a war of words soon after the Union government launched one of the biggest drives to buy onions directly from farmers at a record price, and justified the decision to levy a 40% duty on onion exports, as it tried to strike a balance between the interests of consumers and farmers | Mumbai news
The state government’s decision to scrap the law comes despite a rising demand from tourism bodies and business houses for permission to operate casinos at Maharashtra’s tourism hubs | Mumbai news
A student can avail several government benefits, including scholarships with an Aadhaar card. The authentication of 93% of the students has been completed in the state while the remaining has to be completed by September end | Mumbai news
An audit of India s Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme found irregularities, including fake caste certificates and ineligible applicants receiving scholarships. The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report also criticised the lack of monitoring to ensure scholarship benefits were reaching eligible applicants. The CAG recommended data verification through biometric attendance and cross-verification of income claims using registered mobile numbers. The DBT scheme aims to eliminate intermediaries and improve the delivery of benefits such as scholarships, wage payments, and subsidies. | Mumbai news