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The Maharashtra government is set to close down all 22 Regional Transport Office (RTO) border checkposts in the state. The decision is in accordance with Central instructions and the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), which has made many conventional border checks unnecessary. Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik confirmed the move Sunday, saying the state has done all administrative procedures and sent a positive report to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Upon clearance, the checkposts will formally be taken down, he said. “With GST implemented and digital tracking systems improving by the day, the requirement for physical border checkposts has decreased considerably. This move will be advantageous to transporters, decrease congestion, enhance road safety, and improve the e...

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s choice of attire for the annual Budget goes beyond a fashion statement – it’s a nod to India’s rich heritage and traditional artistry. This year, for her eighth consecutive Union Budget, she has opted for a handloom off white silk sari, adorned with Bihar’s iconic Madhubani art, reported ANI. Paying homage to Padma Shri awardee Dulari Devi who hand-painted and gifted her this piece, Sitharaman chose to pair the five yards with a red blouse. Fishes embroidered in black, red and orange threads along with a golden border complement the creamy white expanse of the fabric. According to a blog post by Rooftop, Dulari Devi hailing from the simple village of Ranti in Bihar, practices both forms of Madhubani art: Katchni, or line sketches, and Bharni, or ...

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Why Maharashtra will soon close all 22 RTO border checkposts

Union Budget 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Madhubani art sari has a special connection