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Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s felicitation ceremony in Mumbai on January 23

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Mumbai: Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, the prominent leader of Shiv Sena, who has made two and a half crore women financially capable under the Chief Minister’s ‘Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana’, is going to receive a grand civic reception from the Ladki sisters. This reception ceremony will be organized by Shiv Sena in Bandrekurla Complex on January 23 on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Hindu Hriday Samrat, revered Balasaheb Thackeray. Shiv Sena Deputy Leader Rahul Shewale gave information about this in a press conference today. Secretary Sushant Shelar, Deputy Leader and Spokesperson Sheetal Mhatre, Spokesperson Adv. Sushiben Shah, Yuva Sena Secretary General Amey Ghole were present in the press conference organized at Balasaheb Bhavan.

Shewale said, “In June 2022, Shiv Sena’s prominent leader Eknath Shinde took a historic decision and pledged to carry forward the ideas of revered Balasaheb. This pledge was fulfilled in the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections. For this reason, on behalf of Shiv Sainiks and all the citizens of the state, Eknath Shinde and all the elected MPs and MLAs will be given a grand civic reception.” He further said, “Under the leadership of Shinde Saheb, 7 Shiv Sena MPs were elected in the Lok Sabha while 57 Shiv Sena MLAs were elected in the Assembly. In the Assembly, Shiv Sena got 15 lakh 63 thousand 917 more votes than the Ubatha group. The voters of the state showed faith in Shinde’s leadership.” Shewale also said that this victory is dedicated to revered Balasaheb Thackeray. Ladki sisters have a big contribution in this victory of Mahayuti. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Shiv Sena ministers will be felicitated by those Ladki sisters. On this occasion, a musical programme of Sonu Nigam and Avadhoot Gupte will also be organised.

Shiv Sena and Mumbai Mahapalika have an emotional connection.

Shewale said that Mumbaikars have always elected Shiv Sena as the Mayor by voting for Dhanushbaan. Now Shiv Sena will again take a pledge on January 23 to hoist the saffron flag on Mumbai Mahapalika and make Mahayuti the Mayor. For this, branch level meetings will be organized in Mumbai city from January 24 to January 30. New executive will be announced in Mumbai city in the first week of February, and Mahapalika elections will be contested through this executive. Shewale said that February 9 is the birthday of Shiv Sena’s main leader Eknath Shinde, and on this occasion, membership campaign and district level meetings will be organized from January 23 to February 9 to express gratitude to the voters.

There will be a big political upheaval on January 23

When asked by reporters about the allegations made by opponents against Shiv Sena minister Uday Samant, Shewale said, “15 MLAs of Ubatha faction and 10 MLAs of Congress are willing to join Shiv Sena and there will be a big political upheaval on January 23.” Shewale said opponents were spreading false news about Shiv Sena because they were scared. “Before discussing who will become Uday, the existence of Ubatha faction should be taken into consideration,” Shewale said in a scathing attack on Sanjay Raut. He criticised the Mahavikas Aghadi, saying it was formed only for selfishness and power. “When power goes and selfishness ends, cracks start appearing in it. Leaders of some parties are seen trying hard to save their existence and save their families,” Shewale said, targeting the Ubatha faction.

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Maharashtra Fraud: Raigad CGST Officials Bust ₹9 Crore Fake Input Tax Credit Racket; 2 Arrested In Panvel And Dombivli

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Mumbai: A team of officers of Anti-Evasion, CGST & Central Excise Raigad Commissionerate, Mumbai Zone have arrested two persons involved in generating and passing on fake input tax credit (ITC) of more than Rs 9 crore by creating fictitious firms and issuing invoices without actual supply of goods/services.

Fake ITC Passed Using Fictitious Firms, Say Raigad CGST Officials

Acting upon intelligence, the team identified the fake firms being operated by the accused to avail and pass on fake ITC. The accused firm availed ineligible credit passed on by non-existent firms registered based on forged documents.

No Actual Goods Supplied, Yet Invoices Issued

The accused firm was found non-operational at the registered principal place of business evidencing no goods received or supplied. Thus, the firm had fraudulently availed/ passed on ITC in violation of CGST Act, 2017.

Panvel and Dombivli Residents Nabbed for Tax Evasion

The investigation revealed that the Directors of the firm, a resident of New Panvel and a resident of Dombivli (W) were actively involved in the fraud of government revenue.

Two Arrested for ₹9 Crore GST Fraud in Maharashtra

Both were arrested under section 69(1) of CGST Act, 2017 for offences punishable under Section 132(1)(b)/132(1)(c) of CGST Act, 2017 and produced before the Judicial Magistrate First Class, Panvel. The Court has sent them to judicial custody.

Further investigation is in progress to identify other beneficiaries and operators of this fake invoice racket.

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Good News For Mumbaikars! Now Book Mumbai Local Train Tickets Through WhatsApp; Ticketing Process Made Easier

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Mumbai: The Railways aims to improve the local ticketing system’s convenience and is exploring the possibility of launching a ticketing system via a chat-based app such as WhatsApp. Recently, a meeting took place with organisations that are interested in this matter. Officials mentioned that the tender process will be evaluated once all the details are finalised.

Within the framework of the Digital India initiative, the Indian Railways is emphasising on transforming the ticketing system through digital means. As a result, passengers are being offered fast tickets that are cashless. The shift to digital At present, 25 per cent of travellers are reserving tickets via digital methods, and its adoption is growing daily.

In addition to the current digital ticketing system, the Railways is working on a chat-based ticketing solution to enhance convenience in ticketing. Metro travellers favor using WhatsApp for ticket bookings in the metro. Upon scanning the QR code at the ticket window, a chat interface appears.

Upon sending a Hi message, you are presented with options for ticket booking, and afterward, digital tickets can be obtained upon making the payment. 67 percent of metro fares are being reserved in this manner. What difficulties are there? Several factors need to be addressed during the creation of the WhatsApp ticketing system.

Due to the current misuse of the QR-based ticketing system via UTS, caution must be exercised in developing the new system to avoid similar vulnerabilities. We aim to create a system that will be easy for the travelers. Several alternatives are under consideration for this, including the chat-based ticketing system, Vineet Abhishek, Chief Public Relations Officer.

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Mumbai Drug Bust: 24-Year-Old Arrested In Byculla With Mephedrone, Charas Worth ₹3.46 Crore In Car

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Mumbai: In a major anti-drug operation, the Mumbai Police arrested a 24-year-old man in the early hours of Wednesday and recovered a large quantity of narcotics valued at over Rs 3.46 crore. The accused, identified as Sahil Junaid Ansari, a resident of Bhiwandi in Thane district, was intercepted while driving through the Byculla area of South Mumbai.

Accused Found Driving Suspiciously In Byculla Area

The incident occurred around 4 am when a team of patrolling constables, Bhabad, Bhoye and Gangurde, spotted a Maruti Ertiga car moving suspiciously near Hume Church on B.A. Road. The team flagged down the vehicle and questioned the driver about his presence at that odd hour. Ansari, however, failed to give a satisfactory response, raising the officers’ suspicions.

Alerted by constable Bhabad, night duty in-charge Police Inspector Anup Dange immediately reached the location with PSI Kolekar, PSI Asade from the Anti-Terror Cell and other detection personnel.

Details On Drugs Found In Car

A detailed search of the vehicle was conducted, during which the police found 1,710 grams of Mephedrone, commonly known as MD, concealed inside. The street value of the seized MD is estimated at Rs 3.42 crore. Additionally, 17 grams of charas worth Rs 4.5 lakh were also recovered from the car.

Police officials confirmed that Ansari has been taken into custody and booked under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The contraband was seized and sent for forensic examination.

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