The Maharashtra state government has increased Ready Reckoner (RR) rates by an average of 3.39% in Mumbai and 3.89% statewide after three years, affecting property value benchmarks for stamp duty calculations. The change is expected to impact property sales and development due to rising construction costs and the metro cess. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj our ideal, he built tomb for even Afzal Khan, says senior RSS leader
Senior RSS functionary Suresh Joshi stated that the issue of Aurangzeb's tomb is being unnecessarily raised. Despite opposition from CM Devendra Fadnavis against glorification, Joshi emphasized that the tomb's presence symbolizes India's generosity and inclusivity. He pointed out that Shivaji Maharaj also built a tomb for his rival, showing historical respect. In clean-up drive, BMC proposes 2.5x hike in most fines, user fee for waste removal
The BMC aims to intensify its cleanliness drive by increasing fines for littering and urinating in public places, as well as introducing a monthly user fee for solid waste management. Fines for littering will be raised to Rs 500, while the user fees will vary based on property type and size. JCB hits woman waste collector in Thane, kills her