The Times of India

With the Diwali festival around the corner, Maharashtra's private bus operators have hiked their ticket prices sharply, skyrocketing some fares to Rs 7,000. This has sparked outrage among passengers, leading many to voice their dissatisfaction online. In an effort to combat this issue, the Pune Regional Transport Office is conducting inspections and urging travelers to report any cases of fare overcharging promptly.

Maharashtra's homeopathy colleges are grappling with a significant problem, as nearly 50% of their undergraduate and several postgraduate seats remain unfilled. The Principals Association of Homeopathic Medical Colleges has appealed to the Union AYUSH ministry to consider reducing the qualifying percentiles for admissions. High NEET-UG and postgraduate cut-offs are hindering student enrollment, adversely impacting the colleges' financial health and sustainability.

The Bombay high court found the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's removal of Dia Mirza's video unfortunate and requested its restoration. This action followed objections from BJP's Mumbai unit chief Ameet Satam, linking the video to anti-India sentiments. Mirza's video urged citizens to avoid firecrackers and pollution during Diwali celebrations. Despite the removal, other celebrity campaign videos were retained on BMC's social media accounts.