15 officials of Nashik jail caught accepting bribes

The Maharashtra government has suspended 15 Nashik Central Jail officials, including Superintendent Hiralal Jadhav, who were caught on-camer...

The Maharashtra government has suspended 15 Nashik Central Jail officials, including Superintendent Hiralal Jadhav, who were caught on-camera, accepting bribes for granting favours to prisoners.

Over the weekend, offices and residences of Jadhav and 18 of his colleagues were raided and investigated by Deputy Inspector General Nagpur, Dr B.K. Upadhyay.

Deputy Chief Minister R.R. Patil today said that of the 18 people shown accepting bribes on a news channel, 15 have been identified, against whom action had been taken. “A committee has been appointed to conduct an inquiry. The Anti-Corruption Bureau has started investigations. Homes of some of the officials involved have been searched,” he said.

H-1B $100,000 entry fee explained: Who pays, who’s exempt, and what’s still unclear?

Explained3 hr ago

The White House's decision to impose a $100,000 entry fee on H-1B visa holders has sparked worry among Indian tech workers and students. While uncertainties remain about its implementation and exemptions, major tech companies have cautioned employees against traveling. The policy could lead to a shift towards other visa categories and potentially change the STEM immigration pipeline.

View all shorts

Live Blog