
India
Drought in Maharashtra: State govt says Rs 4,461 credited in accounts of over 66 lakh farmers as part of relief measures
The Maharashtra government on Tuesday expressed solidarity with farmers reeling under the impact of severe drought in large parts of the state and said a sum of Rs 4,461 crore has been credited in bank accounts of more than 66 lakh cultivators as part of relief measures.

India
Maharashtra Budget 2018: Rs 10,828 crore allotted for roads, Rs 1,500 crore for Jalayukta Shivar programme
Maharashtra finance minister Sudhir Mungantiwar on Friday presented the budget for 2018-19 which has an estimated revenue deficit of Rs 15,374 crore.

India
GST bill: Maharashtra Assembly approves new tax regime unanimously, passes it to Legislative Council
The Maharashtra Assembly on Monday unanimously passed the GST bill. It is expected to be passed by the Upper House on Monday.