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Kanpur: Father-Son Duo Charged in PMAY Scam Involving 29 Victims

KANPUR: A father-son pair has been accused of defrauding 29 individuals out of ₹7 lakh by promising housing under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana in the Chakeri police station area. The victims, who did not receive homes or refunds, prompted one to file an FIR following a court order. According to the complaint lodged by Ashish Kumar from Kopar Ganj, Raipurwa, he works as a laborer and knew Pawan Kumar of Raksha Vihar, Shyam Nagar. Pawan claimed that his father, Dinesh Kumar, was employed at a gun factory and could facilitate jobs at Metro or the factory, along with colony…

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Patna civic body collects ₹40 crore in property tax in 3 months

PATNA: The Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) has achieved notable success in property tax collection, securing Rs 40 crore in the first quarter of the 2025-26 fiscal year, which is over 28% of its annual goal. This achievement follows a 5% rebate for property owners who made timely payments, valid until Monday, June 30. The municipal body has set an ambitious target of Rs 141 crore for this financial year, a significant increase from the Rs 117 crore collected in 2024-25. Ashish Kumar, the additional municipal commissioner, confirmed the figures, stating, “The collection represents over 28.36% of our annual target for…