Nearly Half of India's Bank Branches Sit Across Just Six States, ClarityX Report Finds
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 13: India has a banking network of more than 168,000 branches, but the distribution of that network tells a more nuanced story. Nearly 47% of India's bank branches are concentrated across just six states, according to ClarityX's Banking Access Report 2026.
Maharashtra Forms Committee to Study Environmental Impact of Data Centers
The Maharashtra government has established a committee to assess the environmental effects of data centers under Dr. Anil Kakodkars leadership. Maharashtra Forms Committee to Study Environmental Impact of Data Centers
SC stays defamation trial against Rahul Gandhi over Modi remarks
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday, October 13, stayed further proceedings in a defamation case before a trial court in Maharashtra against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over his remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Aparesh Kumar Singh issued notices to the Maharashtra government and the 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 .
The IMD has issued an official yellow heat alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, and Ratnagiri districts, warning residents of rising temperatures and oppressive, heatwave-like conditions across coastal Maharashtra.
Straive Named an OpenAI Select Partner
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 13: Straive, a global Data & AI operationalization company, today announced that it has been named an OpenAI Select Partner within the OpenAI Partner Network.
SC stays defamation trial against Rahul Gandhi over remarks against PM Modi
The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed further proceedings in a defamation case before a trial court in Maharashtra against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over his remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Aparesh Kumar Singh issued notices to the Maharashtra government and the complainant, M H Shrishrimal, seeking their responses in four weeks. Issue notice returnable in four weeks. Further proceedings before the trial court shall remain stayed, the bench ordered on a plea filed by Gandhi against a September 8 order of the Bombay High Court order refusing to quash summons to him. Senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, appearing for the Raebareli MP, referred to earlier decisions of the top court and said the law is settled in the matter. The bench posted the matter for further hearing after four weeks. On September 8, the Bombay High Court refused to quash the summons issued to Gandhi in 2019 in the defamation case. It had dismissed Gandhi's .
SC Stays Defamation Proceedings Against Rahul Gandhi Over Remarks On Modi
Top Court Seeks Responses From Maharashtra Government, Complainant; Matter Posted For Hearing After Four Weeks
Supreme Court stays defamation case proceedings against Rahul Gandhi over 2019 remarks against PM
A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Aparesh Kumar Singh issued notices to the Maharashtra government and the complainant, M H. Shrishrimal, seeking their responses in four weeks
IFI Techsolutions Renews Three Microsoft Azure Specializations for a Fifth Consecutive Year
BusinessWire India Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 13: IFI Techsolutions Limited (
Top Court Stays Defamation Case Trial Against Rahul Gandhi In PM Remarks Case
A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Aparesh Kumar Singh issued notices to the Maharashtra government and the complainant, MH Shrishrimal, seeking their responses in four weeks.
SC stays trial court proceedings in defamation case against Rahul Gandhi over Modi remarks
The Supreme Court has halted defamation proceedings against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi related to comments about PM Narendra Modi. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Aparesh Kumar Singh issued notices to the complainant M H Shrishrimal and the Maharashtra government. They must submit replies within four weeks while proceedings before the trial court remain stayed. Senior Advocate Abhishek Singhvi argued legal precedents support Gandhi's case during the hearing.
Spinny delivers 1,370 used cars on Navratri day 1, sets new record: Founder and CEO Niraj Singh
Spinny said it recorded its highest-ever single-day car deliveries on the first day of Navratri. The company delivered 1,370 vehicles, reflecting a significant increase compared to the previous year. Pune was the leading city for deliveries, followed by Delhi-NCR and Maharashtra. Half of the car buyers opted for financing, and many vehicles had only one previous owner. Women represented 18% of buyers, with a notable 29% in Bengaluru.
First-Line Immunotherapy for Cancer: How the Treatment Order Is Changing in India
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 12: For much of the past two decades, immunotherapy was thought of as a treatment held in reserve an option to try after chemotherapy and
Zed Black Agarbatti Maker MDPH Showcases Its Global Fragrance Ambitions at Beautyworld Dubai
Mr Ankit Agrawal Director MDPH and Zed Black Agarbatti with Team Zed Black at Beautyworld Dubai Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 12:Mysore Deep Perfumery House (MDPH), maker of Zed Black Agarbatti,
Kissht launches Kissht Mitra, a mental wellness program for its employees
HT Syndication Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 13: Kissht, one of India's leading digital lending platforms, announced the launch of Kissht Mitra, a mental wellness program that gives every employee access to psychologists and coaches, in confidence. Kissht Mitra was launched on 10 October 2026, World Mental Health Day, in partnership with Yin Yang Leadership Solutions. Sessions are available to employees from 15 October 2026. Kissht Mitra is designed to support the mental well-being of Kissht's people and to help them keep a healthier balance between work and life. Employees can speak with three practitioners from Yin Yang Leadership Solutions about whatever is on their mind: Ruchita Chandrashekar, Psychologist and Researcher, who brings almost a decade of experience in mental health and psychotherapy; Tanisha Tara, ICF Leadership Coach and Business Psychologist, with a decade of experience supporting professionals across industries; and Aishwarya Chidambaram, ICF Certified Coac...
'30 Successful Years In India': Devendra Fadnavis Meets Bloomberg Co-Founder
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said it was nostalgic to recollect previous meetings with Michael Bloomberg.
PRNewswire Pune (Maharashtra) [India], October 13: Panchshil has announced the final results of its first-ever participation in the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) 2026. Of the three Panchshil Office Park entities assessed, EON Free Zone I and II ranked 1st with a 5 Star rating, World Trade Center, Pune and Vantage ranked 3rd with a 5 Star rating, while Tech Park One and Panchshil Business Park East ranked 8th with a 4 Star rating among the Indian peer group that includes established Indian real estate organisations with prior GRESB participation. GRESB (Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark) is a leading global ESG benchmark for the real estate sector, covering areas that include ESG governance and management, energy, carbon, water, waste, stakeholder engagement and environmental performance. GRESB 2026 Results Commenting on the results, Ms. Resham Chordia, Director at Panchshil, stated, Our first participation in GRESB marks an important milestone in the ev...
Tukaram Mundhe has denied reports of his transfer, clarifying that he continues as Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner despite being appointed secretary of a committee probing alleged irregularities in Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) examinations.
MahaTransco said to pick Axis to lead $1 billion IPO, eyes June 2027 listing
Maharashtras state transmission utility is said to have selected a syndicate of merchant bankers for a share sale expected by June 2027, as electricity demand rises and state-backed IPOs gather pace.
Old Monk sales ban costs Maharashtra govt 350 cr, company loses 500 cr
The liquor manufacturer told the Bombay High Court that the sales restriction has cost it over 500 crore, as a dispute with FSSAI over rum flavouring and labelling remains unresolved
Tukaram Mundhe transferred? FDA chief says our fight...
Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has clarified that he has not been transferred, dismissing speculation about his removal. He affirmed that the crackdown on unsafe food and substandard drugs will continue, despite recent appointment to an MPSC inquiry committee.
Rain forecast in 23 states, heavy showers likely in J-K and Ladakh
IMD has forecast rainfall across 23 states and union territories on October 13, with heavy showers likely in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. Overnight rain has brought cooler temperatures and relief from October heat in Delhi-NCR
Maharashtra Government Halts Registration of Illegal Flats to Combat Fraud
The Maharashtra government has banned the registration of illegal flats to prevent fraud and unauthorized construction, effective immediately. Maharashtra Government Halts Registration of Illegal Flats to Combat Fraud
Rahul Gandhi invites INDIA bloc MPs and other protest groups for tea meeting
Rahul Gandhi has invited INDIA bloc MPs, civil society members and student organisations for a tea meeting at his Delhi residence on October 13. The meeting will follow a joint press conference
Indulge in these unique new food menus in Mumbai this week
Let your tastebuds travel across India with this new menu with dishes such as Himachali Mushroom Siddu to Darjeeling Jhol Momo, and Spinach and Cheese Kataifi among others.
US, UK discuss Iran and security in the Strait of Hormuz
The two officials also addressed the broader economic implications of international conflicts, including the need for stability in energy markets
California storm leaves Long Beach homes on brink of collapse
Tropical Storm Rachel brought less rain than forecasters had predicted but the heavy surf -- driven by a confluence of factors including the abnormal storm system, high tide, the impact of El Nino and human-caused climate change -- was enough to severely damage some coastal properties
MPSC irregularities: Five-member panel to probe current and former members
Maharashtra government has appointed IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe as secretary of a five-member committee probing alleged paper leaks and irregularities in MPSC examinations. The panel will also examine the tenures of current and former commission chairpersons
Donald Trump says Putin wants Ukraine peace deal more than Zelensky
Well, I'd have to look at it and see because there's been violations on both sides, Trump said
Trump denies role in search of Democratic Congresswoman Omar's home
He accused the Justice Department of violating its policy governing politically sensitive investigative actions close to elections
MP: Asha's eight-month-old cheetah cub found dead at Kuno National Park
Forest staff launched a search after finding Asha with only four of her five cubs during routine monitoring
'We are enough for each other': Shaw, Akriti reunite after calling off engagement
Cricketer Prithvi Shaw and actor-influencer Akriti Agarwal have reconciled weeks after calling off their engagement. Akriti admitted that others opinions influenced her decision to separate and said honest conversations helped them reunite. The couple got engaged in March 2026 but parted ways in September. Meanwhile, Shaw is working on his cricket comeback, recently scoring 70 for Maharashtra against Services.
Russia strikes Ukraine energy sites despite Trump's ceasefire claim
Trumps social media post on Sunday announcing the purported agreement to mutually cease attacks on energy sites said only that the ceasefire took effect immediately, adding: Do not break it!
Uttar Pradesh: 12 hurt in school bus-truck collision on the Aligarh-Agra highway
The accident took place around 8 am when a bus carrying staff members of a private school in Hathras was coming here from Aligarh
At least 139 dead after migrant boat capsizes off Djibouti
What is terrible is that they were buried with no names, in a common grave, like in a war situation, Coissac said. They all have a mother, a father, and we may never learn what happened
Iran offers to mediate Saudi Arabia-Yemen conflict through dialogue
Move comes after escalating attacks have raised security concerns across the Arabian Peninsula
Nepal flash flood: 13 rescued, search on for five missing
The flooding in the Budhi Gandaki River on Sunday comes less than two months after the August 26 Bhotekoshi disaster
Delhi Police denotify Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site
The CJI, when asked by reporters about these protests and the restrictions on movement, said the matter was related to law and order
The just-concluded Becoming exhibition, where picture book art was displayed for kids to interpret, was a refreshing approach to engage with them in a busy city and a busier ecosystem of childrens literature
Use water extremely wisely to avoid wastage
Do not go by alarmist social media messages but by credible reports that say authorities will need to regulate and prioritise water supply.
Our fight against unsafe, substandard, adulterated food and spurious, substandard drugs goes on, said Tukaram Mundhe in a post on X.
Maharashtra FDA cancels licences of Brijwasi unit, Zepto warehouse
Inspections flag hygiene violations at Malad sweet outlet and Bhandup warehouse; raids also target unsafe dairy products, unlicensed eateries and banned gutkha
Deep conspiracy to bring in ultra-leftist mindset: Fadnavis slams Congress as anti-constitutional
Congress wants to create anarchy in the country. It is a conspiracy to undermine the Constitution written by Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar and the institutions created by him, says Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis
Noel Tata, SDTT get until Oct 19 to respond to Venu Srinivasan, Vijay Singh complaint
Maharashtra Charity Commissioner has mandated that Sir Dorabji Tata Trust respond to governance allegations by October 19. Trust members Venu Srinivasan and Vijay Singh have raised concerns over governance lapses. They questioned the trust's recent involvement in Tata Sons' commercial decisions and Noel Tata's role as trustee. Seven Tata Trusts have filed caveats in response to the growing governance dispute.
Promoting Christianity does not amount to outraging religious feelings: Bombay HC
More Maharashtra talukas now show shrinking groundwater, soil moisture falls too
Man in Punes Sus mediating financial dispute between 2 friends killed in billhook attack
Lawyers stage protest against alleged misconduct by Delhi police
VHP plans temple clean-up drive in Maha before Diwali
Union textile min Giriraj Singh, MP Hema Malini to inaugurate Dhapewada textile unit
Khopde gets job offer call, files police complaint
Gadchiroli Ashramshala Student Dies By Suicide
INDIA bloc undermining institutions: CM
Teachers Poll: MESTA will not back Chaudhari as its candidate
CM at Soles doorstep, douses revolt in ranks
Chandrapur to crack down on illegal water extraction
Man dies after falling from ladder at pandal
Man in extra-marital affair assaults wife for filing police complaint
City Thirsty, Silt Saps Totladoh Live Storage Space
Pothole kills again: Biker skids & dies on Hudkeshwar Rd
2 killed as truck turns fireball on Samruddhi eway
Exotic cars zooming: 85% surge in imported wheels in 3 yrs
109 Foreign Vehicles Enter RTO Records In 2025-26
Illegal sand mining raid: Bhandara cops seize 27 vehicles, 3 held
Senior citizen loses Rs2.80 lakh in piped gas fraud in Pune
Worker dies after falling off bridge while fleeing two men in Junnar
Teacher, manager of a private English-medium kindergarten booked for locking student in washroom
Many BLOs skip home visits, senior citizens sweat it out
Once-a-week supply cut begins this Thursday as PMC scrambles to conserve water till next monsoon
6-year-old girl dies after motorcycle hits tractor trolley in Pimpri
Maharashtra contractors threaten statewide stir on Oct 19 over pending dues, suicides
Punes ancient Bolhai Mata and Taljai Mata temples mark Navaratra with unique rituals, social welfare
PMC to levy extra property tax on developers of illegal constructions as penalty
CET centres may be linked to college PIN codes to curb malpractices
PMCs new tanker points stuck in pipeline, pushing rollout till next summer
Gyanesh Kumars resignation not enough, scrutiny of entire poll process required: Supriya
Sunetra Pawar-backed panel wins all 21 seats in Someshwar sugar factory poll
The victory came amid a contest involving rival leadership and a panel backed by Sharad Pawar and the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar), led by Yugendra Pawar
As MPSC stir ends, 1st big victory for student-led protests
Juhu police arrest 3 for kidnapping, robbing student in cab
PMPML bus breakdowns surge to 22k till Sept, surpass 2025 tally
Deceased IIT-B student had said wont repeat mistake, asked for a chance in writing, say police
IIT Bombay wants to fill 20 counsellor positions without delay
I have not been transferred from FDA, says Tukaram Mundhe
Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has denied reports of his transfer, saying he continues to serve in the post. The clarification comes after he was named secretary of a committee probing alleged irregularities in Maharashtra Public Service Commission recruitment examinations
Mumbai police rescue abandoned newborn found behind public toilet
Mediator who passed on MPSC exam paper, Rs 5L arrested
