Corporations in dispute over road jurisdiction in pothole death? Bombay high court pushes for 50:50 payment of compensation | Mumbai News

Mumbai: The Bombay high court on Monday said it will direct corporations disputing the jurisdiction of roads where a death or injury has occurred due to potholes or manholes to share the compensation equally. “What else can be done? A person can’t be asked to go from one committee to the other (committee). This is…

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Crackdown on drugs: Areas in NE Delhi raided | Delhi News

New Delhi: Delhi Police on Monday conducted raids in Shaheen Bagh and Jamia Nagar following the seizure of drug in Chattarpur Enclave and Vasant Kunj. A police team visited a fifth-floor flat in Abul Fazal. After completing their investigation, the flat was sealed. Earlier, authorities arrested two persons and recovered around15.045 kg of suspected amphetamine…

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‘Immensely popular in Pakistan’: Rashid Latif pays tribute to India’s cinema legend Dharmendra | Cricket News

Bollywood actor Dharmendra (AP Photo/Bikas Das, File) Former Pakistani cricket captain Rashid Latif has paid tribute to renowned Indian actor Dharmendra, who passed away on Monday.“Dharmendra ji was a legendary hero, and Sholay remains an all-time classic. He leaves behind a remarkable legacy across the subcontinent and was immensely popular in Pakistan as well. My…

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Government to introduce revenue support, buyback clause in new highway contract to push private investment

NEW DELHI: Govt is set to introduce major changes in the Model Concession Agreement (MCA) to de-risk private investments and safeguard lenders’ exposure in highway sector.The revised provisions, to be notified within a fortnight, include revenue support and extension of tolling periods in cases where actual traffic falls below projections, buyback of projects where traffic…

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Tax and price hikes kill the buzz so Maharashtra tipplers say ‘cheers’ with beer and country liquor; IMFL sales down 4% | Mumbai News

Mumbai: A steep hike in excise duty and licence fees has pushed liquor consumers in Maharashtra towards cheaper and milder options, with beer emerging as the biggest gainer. Many tipplers, unwilling to stretch their budgets for hard liquor, are opting for beer or even country liquor for stronger kicks at lower prices.Between July and Oct,…

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