After witnessing children growing up amid exploitation in Kamathipura, Priti Patkar co-founded Prerana to create safety, support and choices for children.
JSW Group Enters Electric Truck, Bus Market With 2,500 Crore Investment
The company showcased a 55-tonne electric tractor-trailer and an electric bus in Mumbai ahead of production at its Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar factory in Maharashtra in a month
Maharashtra Voter Rolls: Congress Demands Probe Over 2.06 Crore Exclusions
It alleged administrative lapses, defective forms and delays in serving notices, besides pointing to the overlap of the revision exercise with major festivals.
Maharashtra drought: State records 18.8% rain deficit, 40-50% rain deficit across six districts
With the government set to conduct crop-damage surveys after October 5, farmers are demanding immediate drought declarations and relief funds, highlighting the urgent need for assistance as water scarcity exacerbates the crisis across Marathwada and Vidarbha regions
October 23 Voting: EC Sets Date for 28 Legislative Council Seats Across Four States
These 28 members are retiring in November and December from the legislative councils of Bihar, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh.
2.06 crore voter roll exclusions in Maharashtra 'alarming', says Congress; seeks probe
In a letter to Chief Electoral Officer S. Chockalingam, the Opposition party raised objections to the ongoing SIR in the State, saying a large number of voters could face disenfranchisement and sought a two-month extension of the claims and objections period
VBA to protest at CSMT in Mumbai on October 1 over Indias Iran policy
Prakash Ambedkar said that the VBA would demand that India change its position and extend support to Iran. He also appealed to people in Maharashtra to participate in the protest in large numbers
Delhi Police detain 191 foreign nationals amid 'Operation Vista 1.0'
Delhi Police detained 191 foreign nationals during a month-long Operation Vista 1.0 aimed at verifying immigration status and identifying suspected links to criminal and drug networks. The operation also targeted facilitators allegedly providing shelter, forged documents and other assistance
Iran President Pezeshkian heads to UNGA 2026, calls for global trust and peace
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is set to address UNGA 2026, calling for global solidarity, peace and restoration of trust. His visit comes amid Iran-US tensions, regional conflicts and continued international scrutiny over Tehrans nuclear programme and regional policies
Students fined Rs 50 over methi in lunchbox during Paryushan
A private school in Thane, Maharashtra, is embroiled in controversy for allegedly fining students Rs 50 for bringing home-cooked fenugreek (methi) vegetable during the Jain festival of Paryushan. The school reportedly also directed students to eat at its canteen, charging Rs 20, sparking outrage on social media and prompting a notice from the local education department.
Artist Sobha Singh's legacy to be celebrated with a special event in Mumbai
Maharashtras Prachiti Nagpurkar scripted history at the Asian Games by becoming the first Indian to referee a mixed martial arts bout at the continental multi-sport event, marking a major milestone after she left behind a career in chartered accountancy to pursue her passion for MMA officiating.
Ceigall India commissions 5 MW solar power plant at Ranjangaon, Maharashtra
Ceigall India announced that its wholly owned subsidiary (WOS), Ceigall Green Energy MH2, has successfully commissioned another 5 MW solar power plant at Ranjangaon Deshmukh, Taluka Kopargaon, District Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis says the State will not wait for Central assistance to provide relief to farmers facing distress due to inadequate rainfall
Maharashtra voter roll revision: Congress seeks probe into 2.06 crore exclusions
Maharashtra Congress sought a two-month extension of the period for filing claims and objections, arguing that the existing timeframe was insufficient. Congress also alleged administrative lapses, defective forms and delays in serving notices to voters
First mitigation notification to be issued in 3 day amid drought: Fadnavis
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said the first drought mitigation notification will be issued within three days, as drought-like conditions affect parts of Marathwada and Vidarbha. The state will provide farmer relief while separately seeking financial assistance from the Centre
Sharjeel Imam gets interim bail to attend cousins wedding from Oct 4-10
Delhi court has granted interim bail to student activist Sharjeel Imam from October 4 to 10 to attend his cousins wedding. Imam is facing prosecution in the 2020 North-East Delhi riots larger conspiracy case under the UAPA and other penal provisions
Asiad 2026: Prachiti becomes first Indian MMA referee at Asian Games
Maharashtra's Prachiti Nagpurkar gave up chartered accountancy to pursue her dream of becoming a mixed martial arts match official and has no regrets about leaving the lucrative profession after becoming the first Indian to referee a bout at the Asian Games here. Prachiti was a match referee in one of the semifinal bouts of the Asian Games at the Nagoya City Inae Sports Center here as MMA made debut in the continental multi-sport event. She said she has also officiated in the qualifiers for the Asian Games and in Asian Championships in Uzbekistan and China this year, as well as in the South East Asian Games. We are a part of history here. MMA is my sport and seeing my sport come to Asian Games and representing my country as a referee has been a very surreal experience. I always dreamt of representing my country. I'm the first Indian official to be a match referee in MMA. I'm not just the first woman official, Parachiti told PTI in an exclusive interview. Even if you can't represe
250kg flowers, Rs 25 lakh: Mumbai's Matunga Ganpati gets 4 floral makeovers
India-US trade talks moving fast and in good direction, says Piyush Goyal
Union Minister Piyush Goyal said India-US trade talks are progressing quickly and in a positive direction. The negotiations come amid new US sanctions targeting Russia and potential tariffs on major Russian oil buyers, including India and China
Maharashtra UCC panel: R C Chavan resigns, questions public consultation process
R C Chavan said he had understood that the committees objective was to gather views from people across Maharashtra and build consensus on issues such as delayed marriages, infertility, unstable marriages and delays in resolving matrimonial disputes
Mumbai Ganeshotsav: 350kg sugar-free modak offered to 42ft Sakinakyacha Maharaja
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 22: Building further momentum in strengthening digital connectivity across Mumbai Metro Aqua Line-3, ACES India Private Limited, a leading neutral digital infrastructure company and wholly owned subsidiary of ACES, today announced the signing of another 25-year agreement with Vi (Vodafone Idea) to enable 4G and 5G mobile connectivity across the underground metro line.
Maharashtra Judge Warns Railways Official Of Contempt Case Over Bedbugs In VIP Room
The show cause notice mentioned that the existing sofas continued to have bedbugs. It described the situation as a disgusting position for High Court judges to sit in.
MLC elections 2026: 28 seats in Bihar, Maharashtra, Karnataka, UP to vote Oct 23
The elections will be held on October 23, with polling scheduled from 8 am to 4 pm. Counting of votes will take place on October 27, while the election process will be completed by October 31
Ex-Judge R C Chavan resigns from Maharashtra UCC panel
Mumbai: Former Bombay High Court judge Justice R C Chavan has resigned from the Maharashtra governments panel to prepare a draft for implementing the Uniform Civil Code, citing serious reservations over its decision to restrict public feedback on crucial social issues to a Yes/No format. In a letter to the panel chairperson Justice Ranjana Desai 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 .
Rowers set aside entries disappointment, say will compete in Asian Games for the country
Maharashtra drought: Cabinet forms sub-committee to oversee relief measures
The committee has been given full powers to take decisions required from time to time. A preliminary notification is expected to be issued by Saturday, while ministers will visit affected areas to assess the situation on the ground
Maharashtra UCC panel members quits, flags several concerns
Former Bombay High Court judge Justice R C Chavan has resigned from the Maharashtra government's Uniform Civil Code panel, citing profound concerns.
Parag Milk Foods to invest 100 cr to expand paneer production capacity
Parag Milk Foods on Tuesday said the company plans to invest around Rs 100 crore to expand its paneer (cottage cheese) manufacturing capacity by adding a 60 MT per day capacity expansion at its Manchar facility in Maharashtra and the Palamaner unit in Andhra Pradesh. Currently, the company manufactures 20 MT per day of paneer at its facilities, Parag Milk Foods said in a statement. The expanded facilities will produce both regular and high-protein paneer and are expected to be commissioned by June 2027. We are pleased to announce our plan to add 60 MT/day of capacity, taking our overall paneer capacity from 20 MT/day to 80 MT/day with an investment of approximately Rs 100 crore. This scale-up will allow us to expand our pan-India distribution and make our paneer available across distribution channels. We see a significant opportunity to strengthen our position in value-added dairy through innovation, scale and wider consumer access, Parag Milk Foods COO Rahul Kumar Srivastava ..
NTA overhaul: Centre details reforms, security measures before Supreme Court
The Centre told the Supreme Court that NTA reforms are underway, including a functional-vertical structure, new senior officers and stronger security. A task force is also examining a possible NEET-UG shift to computer-based testing and a nationwide CBT infrastructure strategy
Maharashtra Congress raises concerns over exclusion of over two crore electors in SIR
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Digital libraries helping students prepare for boards, competitive exams
Several districts across Karnataka, Maharashtra and Rajasthan are leading the way in refurbishing unused assets into digital libraries to help students prepare for board exams and competitive entrances. Plan is to set up more such libraries to improve educational outcomes in these districts under the Aspirational District Programme and the Aspirational Block Programme while also initiating crowd funding for some of the best libraries, adoption of libraries and mentoring students to scale up the project and expand outreach.
Maharashtra forms cabinet sub-committee to monitor drought weekly, says CM Fadnavis
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California declares state of emergency ahead of potential historic El Nino
California has declared a state of emergency as forecasters warn a strengthening El Nio could become the strongest on record. The state is preparing for winter storms, flooding and landslides, while ECLAC warns a severe event could cause major economic losses across Latin America
Jamui harassment case: Main accused shot in leg during police encounter
The main accused in the alleged harassment of a minor girl in Bihars Jamui was shot in the leg during a police encounter, police sources said. Authorities have registered a POCSO case, arrested several accused and launched further investigations into the viral video incident.
She created a niche for herself in Bollywood through critically acclaimed TV series and films such as The Sacred Games, Angry Indian Goddesses, etc. However, actress Rajshri Deshpande has also quietly been making a difference to a small village in Maharashtra, modernising it by helping build over 200 toilets and a school. Deshpande, who was raised in a family of farmers, could not ignore the plight of the villagers who were living without necessities.
Rahul Gandhis call prompts Congress veteran Rahul Bondre to drop BJP switch
The last-minute reversal has delivered a significant psychological blow to the BJP in Buldhana district, particularly to incumbent Chikhli MLA Shweta Mahale, whose camp had meticulously orchestrated Bondres entry into the party fold
Bihar BJP Chief Sanjay Saraogi condemns Jamui molestation incident
Bihar BJP chief Sanjay Saraogi condemned the alleged molestation of a Class 10 girl in Jamui and said those revealing the minor victims identity would face action. He said three people have been arrested and police are conducting raids to catch the main accused.
MLC polls for five seats in Maharashtra on October 23
The Election Commission of India announced biennial elections for five Maharashtra Legislative Council seats. These elections will fill vacancies arising from member retirements on December 6, 2026. Voting is scheduled for October 23, with results to be declared on October 27. The entire election process will be concluded by October 31. Nominations can be filed until October 6, with withdrawals permitted until October 9.
India warns nationals against seeking jobs through Malaysia visa-free entry
The High Commission urged Indians travelling to Malaysia as tourists to strictly comply with the conditions of their stay and warned them against taking up employment while travelling on a tourist entry
Tata Power supports over 100 pandals with uninterrupted electricity across Mumbai
Rajya Sabha polls for 12 seats in UP, Uttarakhand, West Bengal on October 16
The polls will cover 10 Rajya Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh and one in Uttarakhand, where the terms of the sitting members are ending on November 25. A separate by-election will be held for one vacant Rajya Sabha seat in West Bengal
At least four wounded in shooting near high school in Western Turkiye
A gunman opened fire near a vocational high school in Turgutlu, Manisa province, western Trkiye, wounding at least four people, mostly students, according to local media. Police and medical teams responded, while the motive remained unknown.
I believe in a free press: Zohran Mamdani tells Donald Trump
Mamdani said his approach to the media was to engage with journalists across the political spectrum and respond to their questions regardless of their coverage
White House launches Trump TV, 24/7 stream featuring Trump speeches, updates
The platform, which is being streamed through the White House's digital channels, was launched as the Trump administration faces a legal dispute with CNN, MS NOW and Politico over restrictions on their access to the White House
Former Justice R. C. Chavan resigns from Maharashtra UCC panel
Justice Chavan, a former high court judge, resigned from the panel on September 19
Narrow alleys host Ganesh mandals with a large heart
ECI announces polls for 28 Legislative Council seats in UP, Bihar, Maharashtra, Karnataka
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday announced the schedule for biennial elections for 28 Legislative Council seats across four states. These include 11 seats in Uttar Pradesh (five Graduates' and six Teachers' constituencies),...
Former Justice R C Chavan resigns from Maharashtra UCC panel
Justice R C Chavan resigned from Maharashtra's Uniform Civil Code committee on September 19. He cited disagreements over the committee's functioning and external official involvement. Chavan alleged meetings concluded without substantive discussion and member suggestions were ignored. He also questioned the need for an officer from outside the state. His resignation aims to allow the government to fill the vacant committee seat.
Block to lead trains disruptions at Pune station today
IIT Bombay to replace ceiling fans with wall-mounted fans after suicide
The IIT Bombay has initiated replacement of ceiling fans with wall-mounted fans after the recent death by suicide of second year B Tech student Sahil Wakode, sources familiar with the development said. Sahil, a Department of Energy Science and Engineering student hailing from Maharashtra's Yavatmal district, was found hanging in his hostel room on the Powai campus on Friday evening, hours after he was allegedly caught using a mobile phone to access ChatGPT during a mid-semester examination. The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Bombay) is set to remove ceiling fans from hostels following recent incidents of student suicides, the sources said. Wall-mounted fans will be installed across all hostels on campus and in other utility areas across the campus. The image of a batch of wall-mounted fans arriving at the campus as part of 'renovation work' has gone viral on social media. NCP (SP) spokesperson Anish Gavande criticised the move, saying fan replacement cannot solve the student
Congress Raises Alarm Over Drought Conditions in Maharashtra, Urges Immediate Aid for Farmers
Congress leaders in Maharashtra express deep concern over drought conditions, urging the government to provide immediate assistance to struggling farmers. Congress Raises Alarm Over Drought Conditions in Maharashtra, Urges Immediate Aid for Farmers
Macron says France, US agree to act together on energy markets, Strait of Hormuz
In a post on X after his meeting with Trump, Macron said the two countries had agreed to coordinate their efforts on energy markets and the security of critical infrastructure
Everything about Ganeshotsav is truly beautiful: Hariharan
Japan typhoon: Two dead, 46,000 households without power near Tokyo
The typhoon moved away from Japans coast and out into the Pacific by morning, allowing authorities to lift or downgrade most heavy rain and landslide warnings
Ketan Agarwal's father suspects Siya's family role in alleged murder conspiracy
Speaking to PTI Videos on Monday, Ketan's father Vishal Agarwal said he had not yet gone through the chargesheet filed in the case and would comment on its contents after obtaining a copy from the court
US Northeast flights resume after FAA communications outage disrupts Newark
Hundreds of flights were cancelled, including more than 600 into and out of Newark Liberty International Airport, as the outage hit every major airport in the New York City area on Monday
India, Visegrad Group agree to boost political, economic and defence cooperation
The first meeting of the foreign ministers of the Visegrad Group and India was held on Monday on the margins of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.
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Jaishankar holds key bilateral meetings with foreign ministers on UNGA sidelines
Jaishankar arrived in New York City on Sunday, leading the Indian delegation for the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. His engagements on Monday commenced with a meeting with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot
Trump meets Mamdani in New York, talks housing, affordability and city issues
The president, appearing with Mamdani after their meeting, reminisced about his previous visits to the official residence of the city's mayors and recalled great ones and some not so great ones who have led the city in the past
Google fined USD 463 million for breaching EU rule on location data
Ireland is the lead regulator for Google in the 27-nation EU because the US tech giant''s European headquarters is based in Dublin
Maharashtra minister expects positive outcome from MVA MPs meeting with PM Modi on drought
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Wandercraft unveils Eve, first FDA-cleared self-balancing personal exoskeleton
Unlike traditional crutches or walkers, Eve uses AI-powered dynamic balancing technology to maintain physical stability, enabling users to stand, walk, and handle everyday tasks like cooking or carrying objects hands-free.
Injured pelican taps on NOAA office door seeking help from Florida biologists
The bird was entangled in six feet of fishing line, with a treble hook embedded in its wing and cactus spines in its foot.
Rajiv Kumar opposes UPI transaction fees, calls digital payments a public good
Kumar said that he is not in favour of charging any fee from merchants for using UPI for any transaction value, and the government should treat it as a public good with extensive positive externalities.
Sonia Gandhi electoral roll case: Delhi court sets aside order refusing probe
The bench was hearing a revision plea against the magisterial courts order on a complaint filed by advocate Vikas Tripathi, vice president of the Central Delhi Court Bar Association.
Bihar Jamui harassment case: Three arrested, search on for other accused
The video, which purportedly shows the two being harassed by a group of people, has drawn criticism on social media as well as from political leaders.
Pune weather update: Thunderstorms bring relief after days of dry weather
Scattered showers, thunderstorms hit pockets of city, with more relief likely over next few days
Jeetendra says hes more Maharashtrian than Punjabi, vows to visit Bappa till death
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 22 (IANS) Veteran superstar Jeetendra on Tuesday visited Pune for Ganpati darshan and spoke about his deep-rooted connection with Maharashtra. He recalled his childhood memories of celebrating the festival and his struggling days before becoming an actor. Speaking to IANS at the venue, Jeetendra said he believes that Bappa calls him to visit and that he could not miss the darshan despite not keeping well. See, number one, Bappa calls me, I don't come, that's number one. And second thing is, his love, Nimbalkarji's (organiser) love, affection, he remembers me, he calls me, he calls me with a lot of love. And I feel good to come for him. Today I am not well, but I can't go wrong. Asked about his wish from Bappa, the actor said he wants to remain physically independent for as long as he lives. I want to walk on two legs till I die. This is my only prayer. I want to come to visit Bappa till I die even if it means coming on a stretcher. On what he prayed for his children, Jeetendra said, Peace of children, love, affection of people and good health, that's all I asked for. The actor then recalled his childhood and said Ganpati celebrations had been an integral part of his life. He revealed that he lived in a four-storey building where around 100 families resided and that he was the only Punjabi among the largely Maharashtrian and Konkani residents. He also added that at his house in Mumbai, they have been celebrating Ganeshotsav for around fifty two years. Recalling his early days, the jumping jack of Bollywood said, We had hundreds of families, a four-storey building. And on each floor there were 20-25 rooms. So there were 100 of us. And I was the only Punjabi. The rest were Maharashtrians and Konkanis. So everything in my house was Maharashtrian. My mother also spoke Marathi. Recalling his childhood memories of Ganpati and other festivals, Jeetendra remembered the simple joys of receiving bundis and saving them in his pockets. In Ganpati, let's say it's Diwali or Ganpati. We used to get boondi. We used to take boondi and put them in our pockets. We used to eat them one by one. He said such simple moments brought a kind of happiness that is difficult to experience today. We don't have that fun now. Right? The small things that we used to enjoy in our childhood, we don't get in big things now. Jeetendra also recalled the modest circumstances in which he grew up, saying that having a fan at home was once considered a luxury. If I look here, even in Mumbai, there is a one-bedroom flat. Everyone has an AC. Everyone has an AC in their house. There was a fan in my house. The whole building came into view saying, there was a fan in their house. I stayed there for 17 years. After that, by the grace of God, I became an actor. However, the veteran actor said the peace and satisfaction he experienced during his childhood remain special to him. He also emphasised his strong Maharashtrian identity. But the fun, the peace, the satisfaction, I am more Maharashtrian inside and outside. Because I have a lot of Maharashtrians around me. I am talking about Maharashtrians of my time. I have never met such good people. They never had any ego or attitude, but they had a lot of self pride and self respect. They would be completely self dependent, and never be dependent on anybody.
Ice Cream Cone Day 2026: Enjoy these unique scoops with a desi spin in Mumbai
As Americans celebrate Ice Cream Cone Day, we give the cone a desi spin with some of Mumbais quirkiest takes
Mumbai Coastal Road tragedy: BMW driver had faced 2 prior cases over drunken brawl, speeding
Maharashtra drought: CM says relief measures underway, assessment Oct 5
Three-stage process will assess rainfall, crop damage, water availability and other drought indicators
Weather Forecast Today: Weather on September 22 is expected to remain mixed across India. Delhi is likely to stay dry, while Bengaluru and Hyderabad may receive rain. Gujarat faces thunderstorm activity, and parts of Maharashtra are under heavy rain warnings. Odisha and Coastal Andhra Pradesh face the strongest rainfall alerts.
A new heritage gallery in Kolkata to preserve the legacy of its resident Chinese population makes for a solid case that can be replicated in Mumbai to salute the contribution of its multiple communities
IITs grapple with upholding exam protocol amid pressure on students
Mid-Day Opinion: Safety must be right on top of visarjan activities
Artificial ponds have been a fairly recent addition on the festival landscape
Father of dalit IIT-Bombay student who died by suicide in 2023 detained at stir
Jaipur's Albert Hall Museum to shut for 21 months period, undergo major revamp
100% drought likely to be declared in Maharashtra by month-end, says Minister
Never seen such severe dry spell: Cooperation Minister Babasaheb Patil; he adds govt. has initiated measures such as fee waiver for students, electricity bill waiver, and deployment of water tankers
12-Yr-Old Girl Molested by Kin, Pocso Case Registered Against 58-Year-Old
9.31L notices for verification ready, just 3,157 delivered
Pune techie kills wife, cooks up robbery story; jumps from 2nd floor
