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‘Govt overlooking several rail infra projects in state’

The Railways has blamed the state government for not providing adequate funds for its development plans, which has subsequently stalled the progress of many rail infrastructure projects in the city.

Budget paves way for lowering twin deficits, says RBI

The Reserve Bank today welcomed the General Budget, saying it has laid the foundation for lowering fiscal and current account deficits, apart from supporting both domestic and foreign investments.

HSC answersheets’ security a worry

The threat by junior college teachers in the city to boycott assessment and moderation work has been giving sleepless nights to college managements.

FII tax issues,surcharge spook markets; Sensex plunges 291 points

Markets gave thumbs-down to finance minister P. Chidambaram’s Budget 2013-14, with BSE benchmark Sensex nosediving 291 points to close below 19,000 level as FII tax issues and new surcharge on domestic corporates left investors disappointed.

Lobbying helps CR win Rajdhani-like express

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The announcement of an air-conditioned express for Central Railway in Union railway minister Pawan Kumar Bansal’s budget speech was an outcome of CR’s consistent lobbying.

MNS, NCP clashes wreak havoc in state

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Maharashtra Navnirman Sena workers came out onto the roads in different parts of Maharashtra and began attacking NCP offices in the state and vandalising public and private vehicles.

BMC plans house renting scheme on vacant plots

Those dreaming of a home in Mumbai can now look to the BMC with great hope, as the civic body is planning to launch its own housing scheme.

‘2 cops suspended in Palghar case’

The state government on Wednesday informed the Bombay high court that it had suspended two policemen, including an IPS officer, in the Palghar case.

‘Check if jails have PC, Internet’

To facilitate communication with the prisoners via Skype instead of video-conferencing, the Bombay high court on Wednesday asked the state to verify if prisons across the state have computers with a w

Diesel theft on high seas

Around 4,000 litres of diesel and other valuables worth a total of `40.90 lakh were stolen from an oil platform at Mumbai High in the Arabian Sea a week ago.

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