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SDM suspended in MP after nod to Congress stir; charged with signing order sans vetting | India News

INDORE: The sub-divisional magistrate of MP’s Dewas district was suspended on Sunday for alleged misconduct and indiscipline within hours of him granting permission to Congress for a public protest against what the official order acknowledges as an “indecent comment” by minister Kailash Vijayvargiya while responding to “14 water-contamination deaths” in Indore.Ujjain divisional commissioner Asheesh Singh’s…

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Sindhudurg Airport in Maharashtra gets DGCA nod for 24X7 operations

The Sindhudurg Airport in the Konkan region of Maharashtra has received aviation safety regulator DGCA’s approval for round-the-clock operations, including during low visibility and adverse weather conditions, a statement by IRB Infrastructure Developers said. The airport, operated by IRB Infrastructure, started commercial operations in October 2021. “The approval for 24×7 all-weather operations significantly enhances the…

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At estimated cost of Rs 19k crore, largest NH project under PPP gets nod

NEW DELHI: Cabinet Wednesday approved the construction of the 374-km greenfield access-controlled Nashik-Solapur-Akkalkot highway in Maharashtra, which is part of the Surat-Chennai high-speed corridor, at an estimated cost of Rs 19,142 crore. This will be the largest value of highway project on Build, Operate, Transfer (BOT) mode in the country’s NH development history, I&B minister…

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Highway boost: Cabinet clears Rs 20,668 crore highway projects; Nashik–Solapur corridor & NH-326 upgrade get nod

The Union cabinet on Wednesday approved highway projects worth Rs 20,668 crore, including a six-lane greenfield Nashik–Solapur (Akkalkot) corridor in Maharashtra and the widening and strengthening of NH-326 in Odisha.The largest approval is for the 374-km Nashik–Solapur (Akkalkot) corridor, cleared at a cost of Rs 19,142 crore. The project involves construction of a six-lane access-controlled…

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Highway funding push: NHAI gets Sebi nod for Raajmarg Infra InvIT; retail investors set to tap highway monetisation

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has received regulatory approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to register Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT) as a Public Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT), paving the way for wider public participation in national highway assets. In a statement issued on Wednesday, NHAI said the Public…

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Deal approvals: CCI clears Blackstone’s Federal Bank entry; Tata Steel gets nod for BlueScope buyout

The Competition Commission of India on Tuesday approved US-based private equity firm Blackstone’s proposal to acquire up to 9.99 per cent stake in Federal Bank through warrants, clearing the way for the global investor’s entry into the private sector lender.In a release, the fair trade regulator said the proposed transaction involves Asia II Topco XIII…

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RBI board gives nod to deposit insurance rates based on risks

MUMBAI: The central board of Reserve Bank of India has approved a proposal to move to a risk-based pricing system for deposit insurance, marking a shift from the uniform premium currently charged to banks under the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) scheme.Announcing the banking reform measures alongside the monetary policy decision in Oct,…

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Sidharth Malhotra cheers ‘Homebound’ after Oscars 2026 nod, calls it a ‘proud moment’ |

Indian cinema earned global recognition as Homebound secured a spot on the Oscars 2026 shortlist in the Best International Feature Film category. The Academy announced that the film has moved to the next round, making it one of 15 selected titles from 86 eligible countries and regions. The achievement sparked celebrations across the industry, with…

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