Maharashtra appoints 282 Agniveers as police constables with job reservation
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Goa Cuts ATF VAT To 7% From 15%: New Rate Takes Effect On October 24
The move follows similar ATF VAT cuts in Delhi and Maharashtra, where the tax rates were reduced to 7% from 25% and 18%, respectively.
Maha: Raj Thackeray demands impartial probe in Rs 500 crore audio clip row
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) MNS Chief Raj Thackeray on Friday demanded an impartial probe in the controversial Rs 500 crore audio clip row that has stirred the political landscape of Maharashtra in the last few days. The controversy came to light after Maratha activist Manoj Jarange Patil played an audio clip during a press conference, claiming that he was offered Rs 500 crore by Shiv Sena through MP Shrikant Shinde. The Shiv Sena Shinde faction responded, saying that this was a plot to defame Eknath Shinde. The people speaking in the clip belong to the BJP, Shiva Sena said. However, the BJP has also demanded an inquiry to verify the audio clips authenticity. While speaking to the media, Raj Thackeray on Friday said that the question is not about the Rs 500 crore mentioned in the clip, but the real question is how the planning is being executed. There is an attempt to defame a person like Manoj Jarange Patil. Taking someone along, defaming them later, and breaking their support system- what is going on? he said. Thackeray further stated, We also know who the speakers in this clip are. They should think about this. When power goes away, they have no idea which things will come back to haunt them. The third and most important question is: where did this clip actually come from? Criticising the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' response, Thackeray remarked that he attempted to buy time by stating he had called for a forensic report. Forensic reports are typically sought to verify the authenticity of audio or video evidence in serious crimes like murder, rape, and financial scams. In truth, listening to the conversation makes it clear that this is nothing short of the murder and rape of democracy, he stated. He added that it is fortunate the Chief Minister acknowledged the gravity of the statements and the need for an investigation. However, Thackeray challenged the CM, saying, If you were completely unaware of what was being discussed, you need to look into what has been operating right behind your back. Addressing the Chief Ministers observation that the clip is likely two years old and questioning the timing of its release, Thackeray pointed out that how and by whom the clip leaked points directly to internal power plays and factional politics within the government. Do not trap Maharashtra in a maze of technicalities and forensic reports. Maharashtra has understood what it needed to understand. You acknowledge the gravity of it; now, as Chief Minister, demonstrate to Maharashtra just how impartial you are and what action you take. Only then will this forensic report have any meaning; otherwise, it will just look like a forensic report bent to suit your convenience, Thackeray warned. Meanwhile, following a meeting with MNS office-bearers, Thackeray informed that he will tour drought-affected areas after Diwali to review the water scarcity situation. Pointing out the grim situation in the districts of Marathwada, he said that nothing will be achieved with the financial aid of Rs 5,000 provided by the government. If water planning is not done properly in Marathwada, there is a possibility that it will turn into a desert, and I have been speaking about this for a long time. However, this is not being considered, he added. Providing details, Thackeray stated that proper water planning is absent in Marathwada. Borewells are being dug illegally, licenses are being granted to beer factories, tap water is being sold, and water is being extracted from wells for illegal activities. He appealed for strict planning in this regard. Currently, there is an urgent need for drinking and agricultural water. Therefore, consideration should be given to events like the Kumbh Mela and other religious programs, suggested Thackeray when asked about the upcoming Kumbh Mela in Nashik. The water crisis is going to escalate further.
Maharashtra Congress President Demands Resignation of Election Chief Over Serious Allegations
Maharashtra Congress President Harshvardhan Sapkal calls for the resignation of Election Chief Gyanesh Kumar amid allegations of voter list irregularities. Maharashtra Congress President Demands Resignation of Election Chief Over Serious Allegations
Conversion Just For Marriage Can
The Bombay High Court has observed that religious conversion solely for the purpose of marriage cannot be permitted, while affirming an individuals freedom to change religion. The remarks came during a hearing on a petition challenging the constitutional validity of Maharashtras newly enacted anti-conversion law, the Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act, 2026, as reported in [] The post Conversion Just For Marriage Cant Be Permitted: Bombay High Court In Plea By 70-Year-Old Muslim Preacher Against Anti-Conversion Law appeared first on The Commune .
Illegal forex receipt: ED raids Mumbai, Delhi premises of Mega Millennium
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) The ED conducted search operations at half a dozen premises, including offices and residential properties, in Mumbai and Delhi and a farmhouse in Maharashtra in connection with the illegal receipt of foreign exchange from Dubai and Singapore by Mega Millennium Private Limited, an official said on Friday. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted the searches under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, the official said in a statement. Apart from inspecting digital devices and incriminating documents related to Mega Millennium Private Limited, the investigators also conducted searches at a farmhouse in Karjat, Maharashtra, the ED said. Foreign currency, Indian currency and valuables worth several crores of rupees were also detected by the ED during the search operation, said an official. The focus of the EDs search operation was on Harish Dedhiya, a Mumbai-based consultant and director of the company, the statement said. The company and its directors, including Dedhiya and his wife Dhara Dedhiya, have received large sums of foreign exchange from suspicious companies based in Dubai and Singapore, the ED said. The ED investigation indicated that Dedhiya incorporated companies by appointing his own employees/dummies as Directors. Within a year of incorporation, these companies received hundreds of crores of rupees, which were layered through multiple shell entities, the ED said. In a separate case in Maharashtra, the ED conducted search operations at 10 premises, including hospital/IVF centres, located in Thane, Baramati and Nashik and seized digital evidence and Rs 29 lakh in cash during the investigation in a human egg extraction racket, an official said. The EDs Mumbai Zonal Office-II conducted search operations on October 16 at the10 premises under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The ED investigation was initiated based on an FIR and a subsequent chargesheet filed by Badlapur (East) Police Station, Thane, Maharashtra, alleging offences of cheating and forgery under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, and violations of the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021, and the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, by Manjusha Wankhede and 16 others, the ED said in a statement. The case pertains to an organised network involved in recruiting financially vulnerable women for human egg donation and supplying them to various IVF centres and Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) banks through donor-supply agents operating under different proprietorship concerns, the agency said.
MLC polls: Supriya Sule questions BJP candidate wearing party scarf while voting
In a social media post, Sule shared the video showing Gawade, the BJP candidate from the Pune Teachers' Constituency, and questioned whether the incident amounted to a violation of the model code of conduct
Flexi workspace cos expand solar capacity
Large and listed managed workspace providers are scaling up their green energy efforts by launching their own solar farms in addition to installing rooftop solar panels nationwide.IndiQube has more than 30 megawatt of operational solar capacity and is targeting nearly 30 MW of additional capacity in this financial year, while Table Space has invested in captive solar capacity of about 3.8 MWp across Karnataka and Maharashtra.WeWork India plans to develop a 10 MWp (DC) ground-mounted solar power plant in Karnataka, part of its goal to transition towards 100% renewable electricity by March 2028.Our near-term ambition is to transition the IndiQube portfolio to 100% green power, with renewable capacity growing alongside our workplace footprint. We see solar investment and green building transformation as complementary: improve how efficiently a building operates while changing the source of the energy it consumes, said Rishi Das, co-founder and CEO of IndiQube.Managed space platforms have a natural advantage, as they can aggregate energy demand across both centres and customers. This creates the necessary scale to move from individual rooftop installations to larger solar farms, making green power accessible to enterprises without the need for each one to build its own infrastructure.A majority of our centres are located in leased buildings, and rooftop solar alone cannot meet the power requirements of a large office campus, said Table Space president and co-CEO Kumal Mehra. Our recent investment in captive solar is structured to create additionality in the market. Under this model, we take an equity stake in an off-site solar project and receive its power through open access. Where roof space permits, we supplement this with on-site solar, and we also use renewable energy certificates.As of March 31, Table Spaces portfolio spans 11.46 million sq ft across 176 facilities and 84 centres in nine cities, and many of its enterprise clients have made their own net-zero commitments. They increasingly expect the workspaces they occupy to be powered by clean energy.The WeWork India plant is targeted for commissioning in this financial year and is expected to generate about 15-16 million units of clean electricity annually. Once operational, it is expected to increase the share of renewable electricity across the companys portfolio to about 50% from nearly 40% at present.Nearly 80% of the plants output will support WeWork Indias operations, including 10 centres in Bengaluru. The remaining 20% of the plants output will be used for its future growth.Bengaluru is our largest market, making it the natural starting point for an investment of this scale. As we grow, we want a greater share of that growth to be powered by clean energy, but we also want sustainability to make strong business sense, WeWork India managing director and CEO Karan Virwani said earlier. Building our own renewable generation capacity allows us to do both - reduce the carbon footprint of our operations while creating greater certainty over energy costs for the next 25 years.IndiQubes operational footprint includes solar farms in Karnataka and Maharashtra, alongside more than 25 rooftop installations across the country. An upcoming solar farm in Tamil Nadu will extend this footprint further. Our next step is to take the same thinking from managed spaces into managed green power. What began as solving our own requirement has become an opportunity to help other enterprises make the same transition, Das said.Table Space, in partnership with Clean Max and AMPYR Energy, is expected to deliver more than 5 million units of renewable energy annually and avoid about 3,500 tonnes of emissions each year.These long-term investments can help us have greater predictability in energy costs and are expected to double the share of renewable energy in Table Spaces energy mix. These initiatives support our net-zero commitment and our commitment to set science-based targets through the Science Based Targets initiative, said Mehra.
MahaRERA approves 435 housing projects during festive season
Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority also approved deadline extensions for 210 projects and corrections to 609 existing projects, based on proposals submitted by developers
Maharashtra Appoints 282 Agniveers as Police Constables
Maharashtra government has appointed 282 Agniveers as police constables, marking a significant step in reserving jobs for military veterans. Maharashtra Appoints 282 Agniveers as Police Constables
Revanth Reddy Reviews Tummidihetti, Dindi and Achampet Projects
Revanth Reddy asked officials to assess the water availability at the proposed height and explain the extent of submergence within Maharashtra's boundaries
Maharashtras Thane-Bhiwandi Metro Line 5 Gets First Rake, Trial Runs To Begin Next Week
Delhi: MHA extends deployment of CAPF companies amid protest concerns
The forces were deployed in the national capital earlier this month in the wake of protests organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). The extension was approved following a request from the Delhi Police. A similar extension had been sanctioned in mid-October
BMC plans AI monitoring by 3k sensors to curb pollution
Tharoor slams removal of Raihan Vadra's photos, says India's image has suffered
Tharoor described the move as a disgrace and argued that the photographs depicted events already etched in public memory, rather than political positions taken by the artist
Godrej Foundation inks pact with Maha govt to strengthen HR systems
The Godrej Foundation and Maharashtras General Administration Department, alongside Samagra Development Foundation, signed a two-year partnership to overhaul state HR systems
Amruta Fadnavis Faces Online Mockery Over Garba FIR
Amruta Fadnavis, wife of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, has become the centre of a heated social media controversy after Maharashtra Cyber sought information about several X accounts in connection with posts mocking her remarks on Muslim participation in Garba celebrations. The development has triggered sarcastic reactions, renewed debate over freedom of expression, and questions [] The post Amruta Fadnavis Faces Online Mockery Over Garba FIR appeared first on Tfipost.com .
UAE closes Umm Al Quwain beaches after tanker oil spill
The UAE reported an oil spill from a tanker off its coast on Friday, affecting beaches in Umm Al Quwain and prompting closures and cleanup operations. The incident comes amid rising attacks on vessels in Gulf waters and heightened tensions near the Strait of Hormuz
Raj Thackeray slams Maharashtra govt's Rs 5,000 relief for drought-hit farmers
Raj Thackeray said he had held detailed discussions with party colleagues about conditions in drought-affected areas, the problems faced by farmers and the difficulties confronting rural communities
GMLR Phase IV: 695 trees face axe, 666 relocation
High-Stakes Battle Underway Across UP, Bihar, Maharashtra, and Karnataka
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], October 23: Premium Motion Private Limited (PMPL), part of the Premium Group, today unveiled India's First Fully Indigenous AI-Enabled, cost effective Integrated Solar Tracking Solution at the Renewable Energy India (REI) Expo 2026, held at the India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida. The solution was unveiled by Mr. Rajesh Goyal, Business Head, ISGEC Heavy Engineering Limited, Noida, and Mr. Neeraj Bisaria, Managing Director and President of the Premium Group.
Polish PM Donald Tusk meets DK Shivakumar, Karnataka ministers in Bengaluru
Polish PM Donald Tusk visited Bengaluru with around 100 business leaders to explore partnerships with Karnataka. Poland is seeking stronger cooperation with India in IT and space, as bilateral trade rose from USD 1.95 billion in 2013 to USD 6.36 billion in 2025
Delhi: Three schools receive bomb threat emails, search operations launched
The threats were reported to the authorities, following which teams from the Delhi Fire Service rushed to the schools. The premises were evacuated as a precautionary measure
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 23: Hexaware Technologies (NSE: HEXT), an AI-first digital and IT services company, hosted a delegation led by Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, and Bev Craig, Mayor of Greater Manchester, as part of The Great North's first joint mayoral-led trade mission to India
Two killed, five injured in attack near Hebron in occupied West Bank
Israeli forces shot dead two men following an attack near Hebron in the occupied West Bank on Friday. At least five people were injured, some critically, as emergency responders evacuated victims to Israeli hospitals. The military imposed roadblocks and closures in nearby Palestinian towns
17-year-old girl dies as heavy rains cause house wall collapse in Sattur
A 17-year-old Class 12 student, Muthuchelvi, died after a wall of her rented house collapsed amid heavy rains in Mettumalai near Sattur on October 22 night. Her mother, Solaiyammal, was rescued from the debris and admitted to Sattur Government Hospital
Bomb threat email targets Mumbai mayors office, Amitabh Bachchans home, Diljit Dosanjh concert
Sule alleges BJP used spycam pens in Maharashtra MLC polls; Fadnavis responds
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, responding to a question about the alleged devices, said he did not know what a spycam pen was and would comment after seeing one
Fourth Partner Energy secures 750 cr for renewable project in Maharashtra
Fourth Partner Energy Ltd. (FPEL) has secured Rs 750 crore in financing from Tata Capital Cleantech Finance (TCCL) to develop a hybrid renewable energy project in Maharashtra combining solar, wind and battery storage, as developers increasingly turn to energy storage to provide more predictable clean power to corporate consumers. The project comprises 300 megawatts-peak (MWp) of solar capacity, 50 MW of wind power and a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) with a capacity of 750 megawatt-hours (MWh). It is expected to generate more than 630 million units of clean electricity annually for corporate customers in the state, FPEL said in a statement on Friday. The company has received an initial disbursement of nearly Rs 375 crore against the total financing sanction of Rs 750 crore, said Pradhyum Reddy, FPEL's head of corporate finance and renewable capital. The project comes as India's commercial and industrial power consumers seek more reliable renewable electricity supplies and ...
Maharashtra CM orders forensic probe into Jarange's alleged Rs 500 cr audio clip
The recording has triggered a political controversy, with leaders from the ruling BJP and Shiv Sena seeking an investigation into its authenticity and contents
This Tata Group stock plunged 10% a day after rallying 19% post Q2 results. Do you own?
Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) shares plunged on Friday, giving up some gains after rallying 19% in the previous session following its Q2 results. The stock fell to Rs 34.24 on the NSE. The company reported a net loss of Rs 59 crore in Q2 FY27, narrowing from Rs 321 crore a year earlier and Rs 72 crore in the previous quarter. Despite the improvement, the stock has declined over 30% in 2026 so far and 59% in three years.
Fourth Partner Energy secures 750 cr Tata Capital financing for Maharashtra project
The project comprises 300 megawatts-peak (MWp) of solar capacity, 50 MW of wind power and a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) with a capacity of 750 megawatt-hours (MWh)
Saudi Arabia tensions: IndiGo extends flight cancellations
In its travel advisory, IndiGo said flights to and from Riyadh would remain cancelled until October 31, 2026, while services to and from Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah would remain suspended until October 27, inclusive
Religious Conversion Solely for Marriage Cannot Be Permitted: Bombay HC
MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court has observed that while individuals are free to change their religion, conversion solely for the purpose of marriage cannot be permitted, during a hearing on a challenge to the constitutional validity of Maharashtras anti-conversion law. A bench comprising Chief Justice Mahesh C Tripathi and Justice Advait Sethna said the Maharashtra [] The post Religious Conversion Solely for Marriage Cannot Be Permitted: Bombay HC appeared first on Northlines .
Maha MLC polls: Voting underway for five seats; Mahayuti, MVA both assert wins
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) Polling for five Maharashtra Legislative Council seats, comprising three graduate and two teacher constituencies, is currently underway on Friday with 182 candidates in the fray, and their political futures sealed in ballot boxes across 2,419 polling stations. The counting is scheduled for October 27. The polling, which started at 8 a.m. and will continue till 4 p.m., is taking place in the Pune Teachers and Pune Graduate constituencies; Amravati Teacher Constituency; Nagpur and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Graduate Constituencies, where the rebels have made the elections tough for both the ruling Mahayuti and Maha Vikas Aghadi. Union Minister of State Murlidhar Mohol cast his vote at Dindayal Upadhyaya School in Kothrud, Pune. Speaking to reporters after exercising his franchise, Mohol expressed firm confidence that the ruling Mahayuti coalition will secure victories across all five constituencies. Mohol stated that graduate and teacher voters are educated and analytical. He noted that voters evaluate national progress, global developments, and the accelerated pace of state development under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister/Deputy CMs leadership before casting their ballots. Addressing comparisons with cooperative body elections (such as Gokul), Mohol emphasised that cooperative and legislative council polls operate under entirely different dynamics. He reiterated full confidence in the victory of candidates such as Smita Jadhav and Kaustubh Gawde, noting that alliance-supporting voters will firmly back the coalition. The Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil also said that the Mahayuti will win all five seats. Expressing strong confidence in the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) ahead of the Legislative Council elections, the Congress Legislature Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar predicted victories across all five seats, including the Nagpur Graduate constituency, both seats in Pune, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, and Amravati. Levelling serious allegations over electoral integrity, Wadettiwar claimed that flawed voter lists are a critical issue and asserted that the BJP resorts to manipulation in voter rolls because it cannot win elections fairly. The Pune graduate constituency records the highest participation base with approximately 3.88 lakh voters. The Amravati teacher constituency records the smallest base with approximately 35,000 voters. To ensure ballot validity, voters were required to present valid identification documents, including Aadhaar cards, driving licenses, PAN cards, Indian passports, government or semi-government service ID cards, MP/MLA/MLC official IDs, educational institution service IDs, or original university degree/diploma certificates. The election process in the Nagpur graduate constituency witnessed friction following allegations of discrepancies in the voter rolls. Congress candidate Abhijit Wanjari and party leaders raised concerns over 8,744 duplicate voter entries across multiple polling booths, calling the situation a matter of serious concern. Congress state chief spokesperson Atul Londhe alleged during a press conference that approximately 20,000 to 22,000 voter registrations were processed using a single mobile number (5432154321), and questioned the transparency of the verification process. A formal letter demanding an inquiry was submitted to the divisional commissioner by Congress leader Prafulla Goodhe. Following complaints, election authorities at polling booths required voters with duplicate listings to execute a short written declaration confirming they were voting at only one designated location and would not cast a vote elsewhere.
Kolkata stampede: Treasurer arrested over alleged panic-inducing announcement
Chorbagan Durga Puja treasurer Sanjib Raha has been arrested over an announcement allegedly warning that the pandal was collapsing, triggering panic in a stampede that killed 19 people and injured 25. Police are examining CCTV footage and possible crowd management lapses
Man dies after toxic gas leak inside under-construction septic tank in Delhi
A 38-year-old man died and three others were injured after allegedly inhaling toxic gas inside an under-construction septic tank in Delhis Chhawla area. The incident renews concerns over sanitation worker safety, following a fatal Mundka tragedy and a Delhi High Court plea seeking worker regularisation
NDA Leaders Confident of Victory in Maharashtra MLC Elections
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and other NDA leaders express confidence in winning Maharashtras MLC elections, citing strong voter support. NDA Leaders Confident of Victory in Maharashtra MLC Elections
Maharashtra animal husbandry department plans solar projects to cut power bills
MAHAPREIT, a subsidiary of the Mahatma Phule Backward Class Development Corporation, has expressed interest in implementing solar energy projects on land and buildings owned by the department
Punjab woman wins Rs 1 crore with a lottery ticket bought for just Rs 7
A Rs 7 lottery ticket has brought a major windfall for Bimla Devi, a labourer's wife from Kotkapura in Punjab's Faridkot district. She reportedly won Rs 1 crore in the Sikkim government lottery after buying the ticket a day before the results. The family is considering starting a business for their children
SIM Box Network Used for Scams Busted in Bengaluru, 4 Held in Maharashtra
Police traced the e-SIM supply chain to Tiroda in Gondia district, Maharashtra, following leads regarding the alleged sale of SIM cards and their conversion into e-SIM profiles
Ballot voting underway for Legislative Council polls, BJP and SP leaders trade barbs
Digital Desk | Ghaziabad, Oct 23 (IANS) Voting for the Legislative Council elections in Ghaziabad began at 8 a.m. on Friday, with voters arriving at polling stations in the district amid security arrangements. BJP MLA Nandkishor Gurjar, who was present at the booth, described the election as an important exercise, arguing that voting through ballot papers would put to the test the oppositions allegations regarding electronic voting machines (EVMs) and electoral malpractice. Targeting Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and other opposition leaders, Gurjar alleged that they questioned the electoral process when the BJP won elections but remained silent when their parties secured victories in other states. He said the current election, conducted through ballot papers, would provide an opportunity to assess the BJPs electoral support beyond the debate surrounding EVMs. This election is very important, Gurjar said, adding that BJP workers worked tirelessly to strengthen the party at the grassroots level. Expressing confidence in the partys leadership at the state and regional levels, the BJP MLA said opposition leaders would have to reconsider their allegations if the BJP secured a victory despite their criticism. He further claimed that allegations of EVM manipulation and vote theft amounted to an insult to the people who elected their representatives. Gurjar also said the ballot-based election would mark a new chapter in the countrys electoral history. Meanwhile, in Varanasi, Samajwadi Party MLA Ragini Sonkar appealed to voters to ensure a decisive victory for the partys candidates. She accused the BJP of creating an atmosphere of hooliganism, particularly in the education sector, and alleged that the ruling partys policies were adversely affecting students and young people. Sonkar claimed that children were being deprived of educational opportunities and that the youth were struggling to secure employment. She urged voters to support the Samajwadi Party, presenting the election as an opportunity to register their dissatisfaction with the BJPs governance. Polling began on Friday for 28 legislative Council seats across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka and Maharashtra, with voters turning up at designated booths. In Uttar Pradesh, polling is being held for five graduate and six teacher constituencies, while Bihar is having elections for four graduate and four teacher constituencies.
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) Superstar Madhuri Dixit revealed that she is a fan of actress Namrata Sambheraos popular character Lolly from the Marathi comedy show Maharashtrachi Hasya Jatra. The actress not only recalled one of Lollys memorable skits but also recreated the characters viral dialogue during a conversation on the reality quiz show, Honar Crorepati.. In the upcoming special episode, the cast of Maharashtrachi Hasya Jatra joined Madhuri for a fun-filled conversation that took an unexpected turn when she expressed her fondness for Lolly. As the conversation turns to the much-loved character, Madhuri enthusiastically said, I really love it! An excited Namrata asked whether she has watched her character, to which Madhuri responded with an emphatic yes and recalled Lollys dentist skit. For the uninitiated, Lolly, portrayed by Namrata, went on to become one of the recognisable characters on Maharashtrachi Hasya Jatra. Known for her distinctive hairstyle, exaggerated expressions and amusing English, the character draws humour from everyday observations and the way people express themselves. Choreographers Geeta Kapur and Terence Lewis have also joined the trend by recreating the character in a reel. During the conversation, Namrata also opened about how she developed Lollys distinctive personality and appearance. Explaining the inspiration behind the character, she says, I grew up in a chawl in Lalbaug, where I picked up on different expressions and ways of speaking. Our writers and creative team are always trying to find something distinctive for every character. I came up with Lollys hairstyle myself because I wanted her to look different. She speaks a little English, but she has complete confidence that she speaks it well! The character came together by borrowing little things from here and there and exaggerating them. Madhuri, who comes from a Marathi-speaking family, made her debut in Marathi cinema with Bucket List in 2018. Directed by Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar, the film featured her as Madhura Sane, a homemaker who sets out to fulfil the wishes of a young woman whose heart she receives through a transplant.
Maharashtra MLC polls: Nitin Gadkari, family cast votes in Nagpur
The senior BJP leader exercised his franchise at New English School in the Mahal area of Nagpur, accompanied by his wife, Kanchan Gadkari, his son and daughter-in-law
Deafening silence: Congress targets PM Modi over reported Arunachal face-offs
Congress general secretary in-charge of communications Jairam Ramesh cited a media report quoting Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Director General Shatrujeet Kapur as saying that confrontations had occurred at several locations in Arunachal Pradesh and were continuing
Two Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti leaders arrested in Belagavi
Officers from the Khadebazar police station took them into custody in connection with a case filed in January 2025
Maharashtra MLC polls: Murlidhar Mohol votes in Pune, predicts Mahayuti sweep
Union Minister Murlidhar Mohol expressed confidence that the ruling Mahayuti alliance would win all five seats being contested across the state
Eow probe demanded into BESTs chalo app over billing irregularities; chalo refutes charge
MLC Elections 2026: BJP Faces SP In UP, Congress Takes On BJP-JD(S) In Karnataka
Legislative Council elections began in Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Bihar and Maharashtra on Friday, with the BJP and opposition parties looking to strengthen their positions. While the elections are being held for different seats in each state, the results could offer a
Maharashtra Dept's Solar Push For Zero Bills
The Maharashtra Animal Husbandry Department plans to implement solar energy projects across its buildings and land to achieve zero electricity bills and generate revenue by selling surplus power. A MoU was signed with MAHAPREIT to prepare a Detailed Project Report, with pilot projects starting in Pune and Beed.
Shiv Sena delegation meets Fadnavis, demands probe into Jarange audio clip
A Shiv Sena delegation met Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, seeking a forensic probe into a purported audio clip in which an alleged Rs 500 crore payment to Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange is discussed. The party also called for questioning BJP leaders whose names surfaced in media discussions
Chandigarh: Minor boy shot dead by motorcycle-borne assailants in Sector 22
The incident took place at the cop's official residence in Sector 22.
Report flags Pakistans competing interests in US-Iran negotiations
While Iran has built substantial infrastructure on its side of the border, the report said, Pakistan has repeatedly postponed work on its section.
Somalia could face flood crisis as nearly 874,000 people risk displacement
Despite the mounting crisis, IOM said it has secured just 14.4 per cent of the 16.62 million dollars needed to respond to the impending El Nino floods.
Africa calls emergency health meeting as Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak spreads
The urgent call came as Nigeria on Tuesday became the fifth country to record a confirmed Bundibugyo Ebola case.
Maharashtra MLC elections: 182 candidates in fray across five constituencies
Voting began on Friday, October 23, in five Maharashtra Legislative Council constituencies covering graduates and teachers seats. A total of 182 candidates are contesting across 2,419 polling stations, with 10.68 lakh voters eligible to cast their votes in the Mahayuti-MVA contest
India slams delays in UN Security Council reform negotiations
The privileges written into the Charter by the victors of 1945 gives some countries the procedural means to resist change, he said
BPCL urges coordinated action to boost compressed biogas projects in Maharashtra
BPCL along with the MoPNG and the Maharashtra government hosted a workshop titled Waste to Wealth Scaling GOBARdhan in Mumbai
I dont want to know Victorias Secret
In 2026, why are we still discussing the Victorias Secret runway show? Women today are not interested in the fantasy girl in the fantasy bra we need to stop buying into whats sexy according to the male gaze
Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens after attacks on seven oil tankers
Meanwhile, the US is deploying thousands of troops and a third aircraft carrier to bolster its largest Middle East military presence in decades.
India and Poland agree to deepen ties in defence, space and nuclear energy
Tusk is on a three-day visit to India amid renewed global push to end the conflict in Ukraine
In what could be considered as yet another showdown between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition, the polling for the legislative council elections in Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Bihar and Maharashtra began on Friday. Of...
Amit Shah vows to clean Yamuna river by May 2029
These projects are like the backbone of cleaning the Yamuna river, Shah said.
Four pilgrims killed after speeding SUV hits devotees on NH16 in Andhra Pradesh
Three people were killed on the spot, while another person died on the way to hospital.
South Koreas famous shark Bukangi returns to canal after eight-hour rescue
After it broke through barriers rescuers had installed, it re-entered the waterway on Thursday, briefly getting trapped. The shark was freed again by rescuers.
Stanford study reveals how healthy coral clones could help revive dying reefs
Lab experiments showed that tissue fusion allows healthy corals to transfer life-giving algae and nutrients to their bleached partners
Tibet earthquake: 16 killed, 32 injured after 7.0-magnitude earthquake
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Tibet on Thursday, October 22, killing 16 people and injuring 32 others. More than 300 houses collapsed, while rescue teams and over 300 police officers were deployed to the affected areas. Eleven injured people were reported to be in serious condition.
Tsinghua researchers develop ultra-light brain monitor for neuroscience
With a broad 6-millimetre field of view, the compact device simultaneously monitors over 8500 individual neurons across the cortex in freely moving subjects, promising major breakthroughs in behavioural neuroscience and brain-computer interface technologies.
Hot October, El Nio fears: Is Mumbai in for a weather shock?
With Maharashtra reeling from uneven monsoon rainfall and water shortages, meteorologists caution against Super El Nio hype, saying the climate phenomenon is only one of several factors shaping the weather
Maharashtra: MBBS interns demand stipend hike from Rs 18,000 to Rs 30,000
Hold silent protest on Thursday as 23 letters to authorities in past three months expressing demands go unanswered
Maharashtra M. Pharmacy admission 2026: 4,135 students offered seats in fourth CAP round
'God is kind': Tiger Shroff shares video showing gunpowder marks on arms after firing
Even as Maharashtra fights drought, govt to spend 4 crore to send 180 farmers on tours abroad
Ready to run, but yet to roll: Undue delay in Hinjewadi Metro launch frustrates IT professionals
Many households in Pune turn to aerators, dual-flush kits to save water amid supply cuts
Talegaon plant CEO arrested in CO2 leak case; gets bail
PCMC plans AI-based signals to regulate traffic at two Moshi junctions
Private bus, cab operators in Pune announce 15-30% fare hike From Nov 1
Slow pace of drought panchanamas will delay Central relief: Maharashtra opposition parties
Teachers body asks Maharashtra govt to curb unauthorised surveys in state-run primary schools
Delhi man arrested in Manjari jewellery shop theft case
Shut down Rapidos bike taxi option on app: District collector writes to Pune police commissioner
FDA suspends eight Mumbai eateries, seizes 38 tonnes of food stock across Maharashtra
The FDA said inspections uncovered unhygienic kitchens and drainage systems, rusted racks and utensils, returned bread being mixed with fresh bread, incomplete temperature records, employees without medical certificates and the use of unauthorised food colours in sweets
Maharashtra to set up mega Chemical Industry Park Near Vadhvan Port
Daily-wage worker run over by road roller, dies in Pune
Women caught in a Marathwada drought trap have no crops, no work & no way out
