bribes and premiums to BMC push Mumbai property prices higher than in Dubai
Real estate buyers in Mumbai are facing exorbitant charges and bribes from authorities, making the already expensive city even more costly. Builders are forced to pay significant bribes to obtain building permissions, resulting in inflated prices for buyers. Some argue that there is no justification for Mumbai's real estate prices being higher than those in Dubai. Key Points
Economic TimesWill protect Myanmar border like that of Bangladesh: Amit Shah
Shah said there has been a huge change in the law and order of the country under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi during the last 10 years. Attacking the Congress, he alleged that people had to pay bribes to get government jobs during its tenure, and maintained that not a single penny has to be paid for employment under the BJP rule. Key Points
Economic TimesIndian-origin lab owner sentenced to prison for USD 463 million genetic testing scam in US
An Indian-origin laboratory owner from the US state of Georgia was sentenced to 27 years in prison for his involvement in a USD 463 million genetic testing scam spanning over three years to defraud Medicare. Minal Patel, who owned LabSolutions LLC, was sentenced on Friday to 27 years in prison for his role in the scheme to defraud Medicare by submitting over USD 463 million in genetic and other laboratory tests that patients did not need and were procured through the payment of kickbacks and bribes. Key Points
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