Maharashtra
Maharashtra Governor Koshyari wants to quit post and retire

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has conveyed his desire to step down from his post and lead a retired life, an official said here.
He expressed his sentiments to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Mumbai last week, seeking to spend the rest of his life in reading, writing, and other leisurely activities.
“It was an absolute honour and privilege for me to serve as the Rajya Sevak or Rajyapal of a great State like Maharashtra – the land of saints, social reformers, and valiant fighters.
“I can never forget the love and affection I have received from the people of Maharashtra during the last little more than 3 years. During the recent visit of the PM to Mumbai, I have conveyed to him my desire to be discharged of all political responsibilities and to spend the remainder of my life in reading, writing and other activities,” the Governor told the PM.
He said he always received love and affection from the PM, and expressed hope this continues.
Maharashtra
Ladki Bahin Yojana: 26.34 Lakh Ineligible People Temporarily Suspended Due To Suspicion Of Fraud

State governments and the Central government have introduced schemes to improve the economic condition of women. Similarly, the Chief Minister Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana is being run in Maharashtra. Under this scheme, financial assistance of Rs 1,500 is provided every month to eligible women beneficiaries.
Ladki Bahin Scheme Fraud
So far, 12 instalments of this scheme have been released. Meanwhile, a scam has been revealed in the Ladki Bahin scheme in Maharashtra. This has created a stir in the state. Many men are also benefiting from this scheme. Now the government is preparing to recover money from ineligible people.
State Women and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkar has issued a statement saying that during the verification it was found that people are taking advantage of the scheme despite being ineligible. In such a situation, the state government has removed 26.34 lakh ineligible people from the scheme. Let us tell you that in June 2024, the Maharashtra government launched the Chief Minister Majhi Ladki Behen Yojana, intending to promote the economic independence of women in the state.
Under this scheme, eligible women between 21 and 65 years of age in Maharashtra are provided financial assistance of Rs 1,500 every month. Aditi Tatkar said on the social media platform X that investigation revealed that some beneficiaries were taking advantage of multiple schemes. Some families had more than two beneficiaries. In some cases, even men had applied for this scheme. She further said that the Women and Child Development Department had sought information from all government departments to check the eligibility of all applications. The Information and Technology Department said that about 26.34 lakh beneficiaries are taking advantage of this scheme despite being ineligible.
How Many Accounts Were Suspended?
The accounts of 26.34 lakh ineligible people have been temporarily suspended. Apart from this, about 2.25 crore eligible beneficiaries have received the installment for June 2025.
Investigation Of Suspended Accounts
The district officer of the respective district will investigate the accounts of those whose accounts have been suspended. If they are found eligible in the verification, then the suspended accounts will start getting benefits again. It is being said that the state government can take strict action against those who take advantage by giving wrong information.
Can All Women Participate In Ladki Bahin Scheme?
This scheme has been implemented only for women between the ages of 21 and 65. To take advantage of this scheme, women must be residents of Maharashtra. To join this scheme, one has to apply online. All married, unmarried, divorced women can take advantage of this scheme. To take advantage of the scheme, it is very important for women to have an account in a bank. At the same time, the annual income of the woman’s family should not exceed Rs 2.5 lakh. This scheme does not apply to those women who are taking advantage of any other government scheme.
Maharashtra
Big ED action: Raids on 12 locations of Vasai-Virar Commissioner Anil Pawar

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) Mumbai has launched a search operation at 12 locations linked to Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) Commissioner Anil Pawar, his associates, family members and benamidars. This action is being taken in a case of illegal construction, in which residential and commercial buildings were illegally constructed on government and private land.
What is the whole matter?
According to the authorized development plan of the city, a total of 41 illegal buildings were constructed on the lands that were reserved for sewage treatment plants and dumping grounds and on private lands.
These buildings were constructed without any valid approval, and then sold to the general public by creating fake approval documents. The accused builders and developers already knew that these buildings were illegal and would be demolished one day, despite this, they sold rooms in them by misleading the people.
Builders accused of fraud
The developers collected crores of rupees from the public and settled them in illegal buildings and in a way cheated them. Builders, developers and possibly some municipal officials have also been found involved in this scam.
Demolition on the orders of the High Court
All these 41 illegal buildings were demolished on the orders of the Bombay High Court, leaving about 2,500 families homeless.
Focus of ED investigation
The main focus of the ED investigation is to know how such a large number of illegal buildings came up, which officials were involved in this and how the money related to this illegal construction was misappropriated. Along with the investigation of the properties of Anil Pawar and his close associates, the link of money laundering is also being investigated.
Crime
Mumbai Crime: Vasai Man Kills Stepmother For Refusing To Pay ₹1.8 Lakh For His Online Gaming, Father Helps Cover-Up Murder

Vasai (Maharashtra): In a chilling case from Vasai, which is 25 kilometres away from Mumbai, the Mira Bhayandar Vasai Virar (MBVV) police arrested a 32-year-old man for allegedly murdering his 61-year-old stepmother after she refused to give him money to continue playing an online game. The accused’s father has also been arrested for his role in helping cover up the crime.
Family Claimed Elderly Woman Died Due To Fall, Last Rites Conducted
The victim, Arshia Khusru, was a resident of Periyar Apartment in Vasai West. She died on July 26 and her family claimed she had suffered a fatal fall. Based on that account, her last rites were conducted without a postmortem. However, discrepancies in the circumstances surrounding her death led the police to launch an investigation.
During the probe, officers arrested Imran Khusru, Arshia’s stepson, who later confessed to the murder. Imran was deeply addicted to an online game and desperately needed Rs 1.8 lakh to fund his gaming.
When Arshia refused to give him the money, an enraged Imran allegedly slammed her head against a wall corner and kicked her in the face, leading to fatal injuries. After committing the crime, he is said to have stolen her gold jewellery.
Accused’s Father Helped In Covering Crime
The case took a darker turn when police discovered the involvement of Imran’s father, Amir Ismail Khusru (65), in attempting to destroy evidence and mislead authorities. Amir allegedly used his personal connections to procure a fake death certificate stating that Arshia had died from a fall. He then persuaded the family to proceed with her funeral based on the false cause of death, avoiding an autopsy.
Cops say the father-son duo went to great lengths to cover up the murder. It was only through persistent efforts by the police that the truth came to light. The stolen jewellery and other key evidence have reportedly been recovered. Both accused are currently in custody, and the investigation is ongoing.
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