Simran Shrivastava

Public-interest reporter covering business policy, civic issues, education systems, crime, and political developments. Committed to clarity, depth, and fact-driven narratives. Published in The Times of India and The Hitavada.

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Rs 1,100 cr: IT Department uncovers unreported deposits in Gadchiroli bank
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Rs 1,100 cr: IT Department uncovers unreported deposits in Gadchiroli bank

A five-year investigation by the Income Tax Department has uncovered over Rs 1,100 crore in unreported deposits at Gadchiroli District Central Cooperative Bank. The discovery was made after examining records that showed a systematic bypass of mandatory financial disclosures.

CrimeBusiness Policy
Nine months on, Maha Metro’s feeder bus promise remains unfulfilled
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Nine months on, Maha Metro’s feeder bus promise remains unfulfilled

Nine months after announcing a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for 300 feeder buses, Maha Metro's proposal remains unclear. The feeder buses were intended to boost first and last mile connectivity and improve ridership for Nagpur Metro, which still lags behind expected figures.

Civic IssuesBusiness Policy
Nagpur Metro Phase II Operations expected to start by 2029, not 2027
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Nagpur Metro Phase II Operations expected to start by 2029, not 2027

Metro officials have indicated that the Nagpur Metro Phase-II is now expected to be fully operational only by 2028-2029, instead of the earlier 2027 deadline. The change comes after considering statutory testing, inspection, and safety certification timelines.

Civic IssuesBusiness PolicyTransport