Aditya Thackeray Opposes Land Allocation in Mumbai, Urges CM to Intervene
Mumbai, August 6: Aditya Thackeray, a leader of the Shiv Sena (UBT), has written a letter to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis opposing the proposal to allocate approximately 16 acres of public open land in Mumbai to an organization. In his letter, Thackeray alleged that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Maharashtra Housing and Area ... Read more Aditya Thackeray Opposes Land Allocation in Mumbai, Urges CM to Intervene
New PAP Policy Encourages Voluntary Land Transfers for Public Projects
Maharashtra has extended Project-Affected Person (PAP) status and rehabilitation benefits to landowners who voluntarily gave land for public projects through private negotiations, aiming to encourage faster land acquisition.
Maharashtra Government Forms SIT to Investigate Suspicious Claims in Health Schemes
Mumbai, August 6: The Maharashtra government has established a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to conduct a thorough investigation into 15,407 suspicious medical treatment claims recorded between 2024 and 2026 under the Ayushman Bharat-PM Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) and the Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Arogya Yojana (MJPJAY). This decision was announced on Wednesday through a government ... Read more Maharashtra Government Forms SIT to Investigate Suspicious Claims in Health Schemes
Maha orders SIT probe into land deals near Mopa over past 5 yrs
Team to investigate alleged violations in Dodamarg, Sawantwadi Pernem: The Maharashtra government has ordered a probe into land transactions in the border talukas of Dodamarg and Sawantwadi following allegations of illegal land banking and violations of land and zoning regulations linked to the development of Manohar International Airport at Mopa. Speaking to reporters at Manohar []
77-Year-Old Woman Dies After Falling From 21st Floor In Thane
A 77-year-old woman died after falling from the 21st floor of a residential building in Maharashtra's Thane city on Wednesday, officials said.
Maharashtra: Doctors Bodies Warn Of Indefinite Emergency Services Shutdown
The associations have objected both to the CCMP course and to what it calls dual medical council registration': Reports
NCP Demands Apology from Congress for Dumb Doll Remark Against Sunetra Pawar
Mumbai, August 5: The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) staged a vigorous protest on Wednesday in front of the statue of Mahatma Gandhi near the state secretariat. The NCP is demanding an unconditional public apology from the Congress leadership for a controversial social media post referring to Maharashtras Deputy Chief Minister and NCP National President, Sunetra ... Read more NCP Demands Apology from Congress for Dumb Doll Remark Against Sunetra Pawar
Analysis: The challenge of becoming 'Sunetra Pawar,' not 'Ajit Pawar'
Will Maharashtra's first female Deputy Chief Minister be able to carve out a distinct identity?
India Credit Growth: According to a TransUnion CIBIL report, the number of loan borrowers is increasing rapidly in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh. Learn how India's credit map is changing and how states share it.Now not only Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, but UP, Bihar and MP are also becomin...
Pune cops parade murder accused on vehicle; rights panel steps in
Taking suo motu cognisance of the incident in which three murder accused were tied to the bonnet of a police vehicle and paraded through parts of Pune, the Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission has issued notices to the state government and senior police officials.
IMA threatens nationwide strike over Maharashtra move to register CCMP-trained Homeopaths
Reduced rainfall leads to decreased Maharashtra discharge
'Nothing suggested a fall': Disha Salian's father rejects Mumbai SIT report on daughter's death
Former Ethiopian Airlines chief Tewolde Gebremariam appointed as Air India CEO
The appointment was announced by the airlines Board of Directors, which said Gebremariam was selected after a detailed global search process involving internal and external candidates
Corporator Raises Concerns Over Wet Lease Bus Drivers Conduct, Seeks Stricter Behavioural Training
Maharashtra RTO starts manual processing for transfer, NOC and HPA services
The decision follows the intervention of Transport Commissioner Rajesh Narwekar after online applications for Transfer of Ownership, Hire Purchase Agreement (HPA), HP Termination, and No Objection Certificate (NOC) services were rejected due to a mismatch between vehicle owners' names
Meta CEO Zuckerberg apologises over platform errors, child abuse content
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has apologised over child abuse content, deepfakes and platform errors, sources said after the companys global team met IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw following the controversy over the temporary removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modis Facebook post
Edelweiss Alternatives buys 1 million sq ft office park in Pune
EAAA's Rental Yield Plus fund acquired a one million square foot office park in Pune. This acquisition expands the fund's portfolio to five point two million square feet. The Pune asset is the fund's fifth investment and first in Maharashtra. It is ninety-five percent occupied by diverse marquee tenants. The fund focuses on high-quality office assets delivering stable income and value.
Services hit as Maharashtra resident doctors begin strike over registration of homoeopaths
Resident doctors in Maharashtra have begun an indefinite strike. This action protests the government's decision allowing homoeopaths to prescribe allopathic medicines. Outpatient department services are significantly impacted across state medical colleges. Doctors demand the immediate suspension of this new registration process. Emergency services will be withdrawn if dialogue does not commence soon.
The government runs several schemes for farmers in Maharashtra. The PM Kisan Yojana is the most popular of these. Important and good news has emerged for the beneficiaries of this scheme. A recent central government meeting decided to extend this scheme until 2031. Following this decision, farmers a...
All 13 passengers injured in Phuket-Delhi flight incident discharged: Air India
Flight AI2379, operated by an Airbus A320neo, was carrying 137 passengers and eight crew members when the incident occurred on August 4. Following the incident, 13 passengers and four crew members were taken to hospital for treatment
Indian expat from Kerala killed in gas cylinder explosion at Dubai car showroom
A 27-year-old Indian expatriate from Kerala was killed in a gas cylinder explosion at a car showroom on Dubai's Sheikh Zayed Road. Five others were injured in the incident. The Indian Consulate is coordinating the repatriation of the victim's mortal remains
Maharashtra has made a groundbreaking decision, permitting homeopathy practitioners to prescribe conventional medicines after completing a designated training program. This change has sparked widespread protests by medical associations, voicing their worries about patient safety and medical standards. Conversely, homeopathic doctors view this as a long-sought achievement. The Maharashtra Medical Council is actively registering those eligible within this new system.
Mumbais Khar tree fall: Survivor discharged after 82 days, physiotherapy next
Bareilly court awards 20-year jail term to man for raping five-year-old girl
A special POCSO court in Bareilly has sentenced a 50-year-old man to 20 years' rigorous imprisonment for raping a five-year-old girl after luring her with candy. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 following his conviction
Nagpur police rescue minor allegedly held captive by Instagram friend
Nagpur Police rescued a 16-year-old girl who was allegedly held captive and repeatedly sexually abused by a youth she befriended on Instagram
Nepal's Gandaki province legalises medical cannabis despite national ban
Nepal's Gandaki province has legalised the cultivation and medical use of cannabis under a regulated permit system, becoming the first province to take such a step despite the country's nationwide ban on marijuana. Farmers will require official approval and cultivation will be closely monitored
Kerala floods: Death toll rises to 26 as 27,048 remain in relief camps
Chief Minister VD Satheesan, addressing the post-cabinet media briefing, said 26 people have died, 11 were injured, and four remain missing in this year's rain-related incidents. At present, 27,048 people are staying in 462 relief camps
After concluding its 37-day protest over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has unveiled its next phase of activism, with founder Abhijeet Dipke announcing that the outfit will operate as a pressure group rather than a political party. Speaking ahead of the CJPs two-day core committee meeting in Maharashtras Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, [] The post CJP to Function as Pressure Group, Abhijeet Dipke Shifts Focus to E20 Fuel, Unemployment After NEET Protest appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Revanth Reddy Seeks Centre's Help to Resolve Tummidihetti Barrage Row with Maharashtra
The barrage, part of the Pranahita-Chevella irrigation scheme, is proposed at Tummidihetti village in Kouthala mandal of the erstwhile Adilabad district, near the confluence of the Wardha and Wainganga rivers
Calcutta High Court rejects Abhishek Banerjee's plea to travel for eye treatment
The Calcutta High Court has rejected Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee's plea to travel abroad for ophthalmic treatment after he declined to consult specialists at Kolkata's SSKM Hospital, as suggested by the court. The single-judge bench also dismissed his petition
Rajya Sabha Chairman warns of action as Opposition protests disrupt proceedings
Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan warned members against entering the Well of the House or displaying placards during protests, saying violations could invite action. His remarks came amid Opposition sloganeering as the House resumed proceedings before being adjourned till 2 pm
Telangana CM urges Centre to resolve Tummidihetti Barrage height dispute with Maharashtra
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Maharashtra govt. bans analogue paneer for one year, cites food safety norm violations
Offenders could face life imprisonment and a fine of up to 10 lakh, as per a recent government order
CJP to join Jharkhand students
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Wednesday, July 5, said they will go to Jharkhand in support of the students protesting there over alleged irregularities in the state public service examination and other recruitment tests. Speaking to reporters ahead of the CJPs core team meeting in his hometown Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar in Maharashtra, Dipke Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Himanta Sarma tours flood-hit Assam districts, assures relief and rehabilitation
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited relief camps and flood-ravaged areas in Sivasagar to assess the damage and interact with affected families
CBI Successfully Extradites Wanted Woman Vishakha Rathore from UAE
New Delhi, August 5: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has successfully extradited wanted woman Vishakha Rathore from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in connection with a financial fraud case. She arrived in Pune on August 3, where she was taken into custody by a team from the Maharashtra police. In an official statement released ... Read more CBI Successfully Extradites Wanted Woman Vishakha Rathore from UAE
CJP to remain pressure group, back Jharkhand student protests: Abhijeet Dipke
Dipke said the organisation would stand with the protesting students and support their demands for an independent inquiry into the alleged examination irregularities
What Is Analogue Paneer? How to Identify It and Why Maharashtra Banned Its Production and Sale
Maharashtra has imposed a statewide ban on the manufacture, storage, transport and sale of analogue paneer, citing concerns over food safety and consumer protection.
Maharashtra govt bans analogue paneer for one year over food safety concerns
According to the FDA, inspections over the past year revealed that several hotels, restaurants, caterers and food establishments were serving analogue paneer in place of conventional dairy paneer without informing consumers through menus, invoices or display boards
MAHATRANSCO Electrician Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 26 Posts
The Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company (MAHATRANSCO) Recruitment 2026 for posts of 26 Electrician Apprentice. Candidates with ITI Can Apply Online. The online application opens on 06-08-2026, and closes on 12-08-2026. The candidate shall apply online through MAHATRANSCO website, mahatransco.in.
Voter data upload slow, BLOs for accuracy over rushed jobs
EC extends Maharashtra SIR till Aug 17; final list on Oct 27
Gelatin sticks explode in locked house in Maharashtra
Gelatin sticks explode in locked house in Maharashtras Kolhapur; probe on Kolhapur: A powerful explosion caused by gelatin sticks stored inside a locked house in the Surve Nagar area of Maharashtras Kolhapur triggered panic among locals and caused extensive damage to the property, officials said on Wednesday. Police have launched a detailed investigation into [] The post Gelatin sticks explode in locked house in Maharashtras Kolhapur; probe on appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
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Maharashtra Imposes One-Year Ban on Fake Cheese Amid Food Safety Concerns
Mumbai, August 5: In a significant move against food adulteration, the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has imposed an immediate one-year ban on the production, storage, distribution, transportation, and sale of analog or fake (non-dairy) cheese across the state. This directive was issued in a notification on Tuesday under Section 30(2)(A) of the Food ... Read more Maharashtra Imposes One-Year Ban on Fake Cheese Amid Food Safety Concerns
Analogue paneer banned in Maharashtra amid health concerns
The Maharashtra government has imposed a one-year ban on the manufacture and sale of analogue or non-dairy paneer due to public health concerns and widespread food safety violations. Offenders could face severe penalties, including life imprisonment and hefty fines, for misleading consumers with this lower-nutritional-value substitute.
Sharad Pawar's NCP removes all spokespersons but two here's who's left
Tender dispute triggers knife attack outside BMC office in Mumbai
Refugees mark Article 370 anniversary as Independence Day
As India marks seven years since the abrogation of Article 370, members of the West Pakistani refugee community in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba said August five represents a festival of independence. They credited the constitutional changes with bringing long-awaited rights, recognition and new opportunities after decades of exclusion
Bombay high court accepts CID closure report in 2007 builder murder plot case
Maha FDA bans analogue cheese, artificial paneer for one year after legislative push
Mumbai, Aug 5 (IANS) In a major regulatory crackdown on food adulteration, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Maharashtra State, has imposed an immediate, state-wide ban on the manufacture, storage,
Maharashtra Clears Thane-Diva Metro To Link With Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Corridor
Maharashtra imposes 1-year ban on analogue, non-dairy paneer
Bombay HC grants bail to cocaine accused, flags gross procedure lapse
The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has officially released the MHT CET CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment Result 2026 for undergraduate engineering admissions. Candidates who participated in the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) can now check their allotment status by
BMC Resident Doctors Halt OPD Services in Mumbai
Mumbai, August 5: The Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors (BMC MARD) has suspended routine outpatient department (OPD) services at four major government hospitals in Mumbai starting Wednesday. The affected hospitals include KEM Hospital, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and General Hospital Sion, BYL Nair Hospital, and Dr. RN Cooper Hospital. BMC MARD claims that the ... Read more BMC Resident Doctors Halt OPD Services in Mumbai
Sri Lanka floods and mudslides kill 7, schools shut in affected areas
According to the government's Disaster Management Centre (DMC), the country's central tea-growing hill region has been the worst affected by two days of intense rainfall, with widespread flooding damaging homes, roads and agricultural land
12,000 doctors to boycott OPD from today, emergency services from tomorrow in Maharashtra
The MARD has launched a protest after the Maharashtra government began the process of granting Maharashtra Medical Council registration to BHMS practitioners holding the CCMP qualification
Pune revives HCMTR project, invites bids to appoint consultants
The civic body has floated separate tenders for the appointment of a principal consultant to undertake pre-construction technical work and another consultant to oversee land acquisition, surveys and compliance with statutory requirements
Navy cuts Mumbai transport HQ plans from 16 storeys to four
BEST eyes higher FSI for transit-oriented development to fund BEST revival
BEST Launches Special Safety Training Drive for Wet Lease Bus Drivers
Maharashtra resident doctors begin indefinite strike over homoeopathy registration issue
Maharashtra Resident doctors' strike: The statewide strike is against the government's decision allowing homoeopaths to prescribe allopathic medicines. Emergency services will continue for twenty-four hours while other services remain suspended. The doctors demand a halt to the registration process until a court verdict.
Dr D Y Patil leaves behind a legacy that transformed education
The passing of Padma Shri Dr D Y Patil marks the end of an extraordinary chapter in Maharashtra's educational and public life. The renowned educationist, institution builder and former Governor dedicated decades to expanding higher education and serving society through healthcare, cooperation and public service.
Pradeep Rawat Dies At 74: Inside His Five-Year Fight With Blood Cancer
Pradeep Rawat had already recovered from blood cancer once. A few months ago, it came back. The actor, best known for playing the menacing Ghajini Dharmatma opposite Aamir Khan, died on Tuesday evening at a hospital in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra. He was
Bhopal to host BRICS Culture Ministers and Working Group meetings this week
Bhopal will host the third BRICS Culture Working Group meeting and the BRICS Culture Ministers' Meeting under India's presidency. Delegates from member and partner countries will discuss heritage conservation, museums, cultural industries and people-to-people exchanges before adopting a joint declaration on August eight
Maharashtra Approves Unified Electricity Billing for Govt Offices
All departments have been directed to complete registration on the composite billing portal and verify details of their electricity connections within 30 days
Ghaziabad Police detain man after viral video of alleged assault inside mall
Ghaziabad Police have detained a man after a viral video allegedly showed him assaulting a woman inside Jaipuria Mall in Indirapuram. Officials said the two were known to each other and the incident stemmed from a personal dispute. A case has been registered and further investigation is underway
Israel will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas is disarmed, says Netanyahu
Over the weekend, Israeli strikes reportedly killed dozens of people, including children and other civilians, across Gaza, prompting Qatar, Egypt and Turkiye, mediators in the Gaza ceasefire talks, to issue a joint condemnation on Monday
Iran says Strait of Hormuz talks with Oman positive amid hopes of reopening
Iran says its talks with Oman on safe shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz are progressing positively at both technical and political levels. The discussions come as the US expresses hope for a deal to reopen the strategic waterway amid ongoing regional tensions
Armed suspect arrested at Trump's California golf club before Republican fundrai
An armed man was arrested at US President Donald Trump's California golf club ahead of a Republican National Committee fundraiser. The Secret Service is investigating whether the suspect, who was carrying a concealed firearm and prohibited ammunition, posed any threat to the president
Indian vessel sinks after attack in Red Sea, 13 Indian sailors rescued
An India-flagged cargo vessel sank in the Red Sea after being attacked by an explosives-laden boat off Yemen's western coast. Yemeni forces rescued all 14 crew members, including 13 Indian sailors. No casualties were reported, while the NRF blamed the Houthi group for the attack
The Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors (MARD) has announced an indefinite state-wide strike starting today, August 5 over government's move to grant Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) registration to homoeopathy practitioners.Due to this decision, OPD services...
Netanyahu at odds with Trump over Gaza peace proposal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed disagreements with US President Donald Trump regarding the recent Board of Peace agreement aimed at complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, alongside a phased withdrawal of Israeli military forces as the process advances
Researchers find humpback whale songs change with every stage of a dive
Researchers at Syracuse University have found that humpback whale songs are closely linked to diving behaviour, with different song patterns corresponding to descent, ascent and time spent at the ocean floor. The study suggests whales carefully coordinate singing with depth, buoyancy and oxygen management
US resumes deportation flights to Venezuela weeks after deadly earthquake
The United States has resumed deportation flights to Venezuela for the first time since twin earthquakes struck the country in late June. More than 100 people were deported on Tuesday, weeks after an earlier flight's passengers were caught in the disaster that claimed many lives
Iran says it halted Ukraine strikes after Kyiv's apology
Senior Iranian adviser Mohsen Rezaee said Tehran had prepared retaliatory strikes on targets inside Ukraine after an attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea. He claimed the operation was suspended after Kyiv said the incident had been a mistake.
Taslima Nasreen says Kolkata visit feels like getting my life back after 19yrs
Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen returned to Kolkata's iconic College Street and Coffee House after 19 years, describing the emotional visit as getting back my life. The celebrated literary landmarks have long been associated with the city's intellectual and cultural heritage.
Maharashtra Reduces Water Discharge from Ujni Dam Amid Decreasing Inflow
Pune, August 5: The Ujni Dam in Pune district, Maharashtra, has reduced its water discharge into the Bhima River due to a decrease in inflow. According to the dam management department, as of 7 AM on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, the discharge has been set at 100,000 cusecs. Previously, a higher volume of water was ... Read more Maharashtra Reduces Water Discharge from Ujni Dam Amid Decreasing Inflow
Eight-year-old boy mauled to death by leopard while returning home in Bijnor
An eight-year-old boy was killed in a leopard attack while returning home with his parents in Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor district. Forest officials said the animal dragged the child into a nearby sugarcane field, and an investigation into the incident is underway.
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Mid-Day Opinion: Assaulting security staff cannot be tolerated
The housing society surveillance bore out those claims, with a medical examination showing both eardrums ruptured following the beating
Amid opposition, Maharashtra allows homeopath to prescribe allopathic medicines
Maharashtra has become the second state after Chhattisgarh to prohibit the manufacture, sale, storage and distribution of analogue paneer after concerns over public health and misleading food labelling. The move comes amid growing scrutiny over...
