Maharashtra has formed an SIT led by senior officer Yashasvi Yadav to probe a fake birth certificate racket exploiting the Civil Registration System (CRS) portal in Yavatmal and Jalgaon districts. Forged documents sold via digital means pose risks to national security, IDs, and government schemes
Spotted in the city: It's time to sit back and flip through pictures of celebrities who made an appearance in the city throughout the day. (All Pics/ Yogen Shah)
31 January,2026 09:41 PM IST | Athulya NambiarMaharashtra Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar will handle state excise, sports & youth welfare, and minority development ministries. The finance and planning portfolios, previously managed by the late Ajit Pawar, are not part of her allocation, marking a shift in key responsibilities
31 January,2026 07:32 PM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev ShivadekarThe nine-day festival will showcase art, music, theatre, crafts, and cultural activities, attracting artists and visitors from across the country. PICS/ASHISH RAJE
31 January,2026 10:24 AM IST | Tarun VermaThe Centre will impose additional excise duty on tobacco products and a health cess on pan masala from February 1, replacing the existing GST compensation cess regime. They will also have to disclose with excise authorities the number of machines and their capacities and can also claim abatement in excise duty
31 January,2026 01:23 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | PTI
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