Centre orders review of hospital consumable pricing after 2,841% markup report
J.P. Nadda has directed the Department of Pharmaceuticals to explore curbs on excessive hospital consumable markups, following a Maharashtra survey that found markups of up to 2,841% on some medical devices. The DoP is reviewing pricing rules and trade margin rationalisation.
SCoR, Vijayawada division, loads first rake of wood pulp to Maharashtra
Wood pulp is expected to generate around 1.5 lakh tonnes of additional loading, and estimated annual freight revenue is about 20 crore on the new commodity, the Railway officials said
SCoR, Vijayawada division, loads first rake of wood pulp to Maharashtra
Wood pulp is expected to generate around 1.5 lakh tonnes of additional loading, and estimated annual freight revenue is about 20 crore on the new commodity, the Railway officials said
Bajaj Holdings & Investment has declared an interim dividend of Rs 65 per share, with Sept. 21 as the ex-date and record date.
Senior journalist Payal Mehta dies, PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi offer condolences
Payal Mehta, a senior journalist with CNN-News18, passed away in the early hours of Sunday in Mumbai. Mehta (46) was on a visit to Mumbai when she developed uneasiness early in the morning. She was rushed to a hospital, where she later passed away. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, and other Union ministers condoled Mehta's death. In a post on X, senior journalist Sheela Bhatt said, On a visit to Mumbai, she developed uneasiness. Around 2 am she was taken to the hospital. Before any treatment could be administered, her pulse went silent. Mehta was known as a hard-working journalist who covered the Parliament, the government and the BJP. Payal Mehta Ji was a hardworking journalist who remained firmly connected to the ground, bringing a deep understanding of ..
Maharashtra FDA commissioner Tukaram Mundhe says India must improve street-food hygiene without hurting vendors livelihoods. He backs designated vending zones with proper sanitation and regulation, while stressing that footpaths should remain accessible to pedestrians. Mundhe says local authorities and FDA must work together to ensure safe, organised and sustainable vending.
Who is Nila Vikhe Patil, Maharashtra-origin leader elected to Sweden Parliament?
Nila Vikhe Patil, from a prominent Indian political family, has been elected to Sweden's Parliament. She will represent the Green Party in the 349-seat Riksdag after years of dedicated party work. Patil's career includes roles in the Swedish Prime Minister's office and municipal governance. Her education in economics and law shaped her focus on finance and taxation portfolios.
Who Is Nila Vikhe Patil? Meet The Maharashtra-Origin Leader Elected To Swedish Parliament
Nila is the daughter of Maharashtra educationist Ashok Vikhe Patil, chairman of the Vikhe Patil Foundation. Her family background combines education, cooperative sector activity and politics in Maharashtra.
3 youths killed, 1 critical after speeding BMW crashes on Mumbai's Coastal Road
Maharashtra Ministers Face Flak Over Dry Fruits Served at Drought Review Meet
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said serving dry fruits at official meetings was a routine administrative practice
21-year-old held for sexual assault on minor girlfriend
Nila Vikhe Patil, the daughter of Maharashtra educationist Ashok Vikhe Patil, has been elected to the Swedish Parliament, it was announced on Saturday. The 41-year-old Green Party leader was elected a Member of Parliament from the Stockholm City constituency in the national election held on September 13.
Indian exporters raise concern over US tariff law allowing duties up to 100 pc
However, the likely impact on Indian exports can be assessed only after Washington announces the tariff rate, product coverage, and implementation schedule
Chandigarh langar to give away 10 iPhone 17 handsets as prasad on Sept 22
He added that the initiative would eventually expand to 10 other cities in Punjab.
Mamatas Rejinagar candidate reverses withdrawal, stays in Bengal bypoll fray
The development came a day after Banerjees partys Nandigram by-election nominee Sanchita Pradhan Dey withdrew her candidature following a meeting with CM Suvendu Adhikari
Russia holds parliamentary vote in annexed Ukrainian regions amid Kyiv protest
The vote across Russia started Friday and lasts until today. Russian authorities say the new regions, have over 3.5 million voters
Trump bars major US media outlets from White House over fake news claims
Like many of Trumps other confrontations with news organisations some of which are playing out in the legal arena this threat has potential First Amendment implications
IIT-Bombay denies suspension threat to student, casteism charge
From Dolly Parton corn mazes to trimmed lashes: Strange stories making headlines
Have you ever realised how strange our tributes to the deceased can be?If not, nows the time to do it, as farmers in the US and Canada pay tribute to American icon Dolly Parton with large corn mazes in the shape of her face
10th Pencak Silat Federation Cup begins in Leh
Leh, Ladakh: The 10th Pencak Silat Federation Cup 2026 is being held at the NDS Indoor Stadium in Leh, bringing together Pencak Silat athletes, coaches, officials, team managers and sports administrators from across the country. More than 850 athletes and participants are taking part in the national championship, which has emerged as a major sporting gathering in the Union Territory of Ladakh. Teams from various States, Union Territories and Paramilitary Forces are participating in the championship. The event also features more than 100 technical and federation officials and State/UT representatives, along with over 70 coaches and team managers. The opening ceremony will be attended by Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Vinai Kumar Saxena as the chief guest. Administrative Secretary, Youth Services & Sports, UT Ladakh Bhanu Prabha; Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor, Ladakh Shashanka Ala; Joint Director, Youth Services & Sports, Ladakh Tsering Paldan; Additional Deputy Commissioner to the Lieutenant Governor Shekh Aadil; President, Indian Pencak Silat Federation; President, Ladakh Pencak Silat Association; and District Youth Services & Sports Officer, Leh, will also be present. The championship has brought together sporting delegations from Bihar, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, CISF, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, ITBP, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Odisha, Puducherry, Rajasthan, SSB, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The participation of State and UT teams along with Paramilitary Forces has added diversity to the championship, bringing athletes from different sporting backgrounds onto one national platform. Besides athletes, the championship includes technical officials, federation representatives, coaches, team managers, referees, judges, delegation representatives and members of the organising and support teams. The event has brought together more than 1,000 athletes, officials, coaches, managers, representatives and other sporting stakeholders. Hosting a national-level Pencak Silat championship in Leh at the high altitude of the Himalayas gives the event a distinctive setting. The championship provides athletes from across India an opportunity to compete at the national level while also experiencing the culture and hospitality of Ladakh. The event also highlights Ladakh's potential to host major sporting competitions and provides a platform for promoting sports and sporting activities in the region. The 10th Pencak Silat Federation Cup 2026 brings together athletes and sporting delegations from different regions of the country on a common platform. With more than 850 participants, 100 technical officials and representatives, and over 70 coaches and team managers, the championship provides a significant platform for Pencak Silat athletes to compete and showcase their skills.
Nila Vikhe Patil, Maharashtra Minister's Niece, Elected To Sweden Parliament
Nila Vikhe Patil has been a member of the City Council of the Stockholm Municipal Corporation.
He was a trained desi DJ, and like DJ Nas, he felt he was a Gully Boy a DJ who had come out of the slums
MPSCs decision to hold state services mains in Oct draws mixed reactions
Electrocution Deaths Raise Tiger Safety Concerns for Kawal Translocation
Tigers migrating into the reserve have been returning to their original habitat in Maharashtra, according to forest officials.
Job fair across 6,000 colleges and 84 universities in Maharashtra on Sept 29
SC Strikes Down Maharashtra Methanol Rules
Prohibition failed to prevent Gujarat hooch deaths: SC
Restaurants brace for rise in operating costs as 0.4% UPI MDR looms, some weigh menu price hikes
200 notices on encroachments within highways right of way after SC order
Payment delay strains midday meal workers amid heat strain
84-Yr-Old Woman Dies After Oxygen Cylinder Explosion
Fake social media ID used to lure Ketan to Lohagad Fort for third time on June 18: Police
Pune among top cities in 1BHK demand
Eight-year-old dies as tractor hits her in Hole Vasti
In a first, abetment FIR filed against IIT-Bombay professor in second-year students death
Punes queer community finds a shared space for expression during Ganeshotsav
Rain forecast for parts of Maharashtra after month-long dry spell
Bombay High Court Reserves Judgment in 2011 Amboli Double Murder Appeal
Avoid JEE Main, HSC practical clash: Parents urge state board
Scanty rainfall in catchment reduces Khadakwasla dam water level level by 1TMC
Multimodal therapies offer fresh hope for advanced stage IV cancer patients
Disha Salians father serves defamation notice to Aaditya Thackeray at Matoshree
Water supply remains disrupted in parts of Balewadi as pipeline repair continues
Notice is for voters verification, documents needed to retain names
Rs998cr Indora-Dighori Flyover Unveiled: Fly Over River & Bridge In Miracle 9Km Run
Walk-through aquarium coming up at Byculla Zoo in Mumbai early next year
Work on two RUBs at Pachpaoli level crossings to start after monsoon
Mumbai court denies bail to 32-year-old accused of recruitment fraud
Nagpur Has 35 Flyovers, 15 More in Pipeline: Fadnavis
UHPFRC, Monopile Technology Used In Indora-Dighori Flyover: Gadkari
Pune city polices AI cameras detect 76 criminals on police records
Bamboo Is Chandrapur's 'Wishing Tree' of Jobs and Industry: Mungantiwar
Phone link goof-up costs woman Ladki Bahin monthly dole
6th accused in Papa Jadhav murder case arrested; MCOCA invoked
21 butterfly species recorded during Kothari Forest Range walk
Poor Road Repairs: CM Pulls Up NMC Over Amrut Works
Bus gutted after rear tyre bursts near Butibori, 35 passengers safe
Butibori Police, Nagpur Rural RTO Begin Probe; Passengers Luggage Destroyed
Gang of thieves targeting godowns busted
NMC HQ Occupancy Cert Hit By Plan Deviations & Basement Design Issues
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OBC groups announce nationwide Chalo Delhi stir from Nov 1, seek separate census column
CJPs Dipke flags lack of basic facilities at Gadchiroli tribal ashrams
Stay addicted to dreams, not drugs: Jitesh to youth
TET paper leak: Question papers smuggled in shoe insoles for Rs 8,000
Maharashtra TET question papers were allegedly smuggled out of an Agra printing press hidden inside shoe insoles, with two employees reportedly paid Rs 8,000 each. Thane Police have chargesheeted 18 accused, including alleged mastermind Bijendra Gupta
Ketan Agarwal's killing: Chargesheet reveals Siya studied Meghalaya honeymoon murder
The Pune Rural Police have filed a charge sheet against three accused in the case involving the death of businessman Ketan Agarwal, whose body was found in the ravine of Maharashtra's Lohagad Fort.According to the Pune Rural Police, the accused have been identified as Siya Goyal, Chetan Chaudhary, and Ritesh Hange. The police allege that the trio initially planned to inflict grievous injury on Ketan Agarwal but later conspired to murder him. The charge sheet filed in the court of the Judicial Magistrate First Class at Vadgaon Maval details the physical, technical, forensic, and medical evidence gathered during the investigation.
Byculla businessman held for importing Pakistani dates worth Rs 6 crores
CCTV cameras planned at black spots on Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway
Nila Vikhe Patil, Maharashtra BJP minister's niece, elected to Sweden Parliament
Nila Vikhe Patil, Maharashtra BJP minister's niece, elected to Sweden Parliament
Karnataka Ganesh immersion tragedy: 2 boys killed after falling from tractor
The incident occurred at M Eranna Circle when the tractor carrying the boys was moving along the road as part of the procession. Raichur SP said the incident occurred when the Ganesh immersion procession was underway, and the tractor lost its balance near a road hump
BMC moves to regulate commercial sports turfs on civic plots to charge 1% of land rate.
IIT Bombay student's death: Case filed against teacher, complaint against faculty members
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 19 (IANS) After the death of a second-year student of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, a case has been registered against his teacher Satyanarayan Dalla, Mumbai Police said on Saturday. According to officials, a complaint has also been filed against faculty members, senior officials, and other IIT authorities under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and SC/ST Act. Further investigation in the case is underway The student was found dead in the IIT Powai campus on Friday evening. This reportedly happened after he was caught using a mobile phone during an examination by the authorities. His death a few hours after that incident triggered protests by students on the institute's Powai campus. The deceased student was identified as Sahil Wakode, a resident of Maharashtra's Yavatmal, who was pursuing his second year in the Department of Energy Science and Engineering. Earlier on Saturday, the student's father alleged that caste-based discrimination and harassment led his son to commit suicide, while appealing to the government to take strict action against those responsible for the incident. Speaking to IANS, Sahil's father Ravindra Wakode said: I appeal for a thorough investigation of those who pushed him towards suicide through harassment and caste-based abuse. I urge the government to ensure justice for my child by terminating those responsible for this incident. He claimed that the student was depressed due to harassment at the campus. I could see it in his ( Sahil Wakode's) behaviour that because of the torture he faced, he was pushed into depression, he said. Ravindra Wakode added: There was no conversation at all (with the student). We only tried to make our child understand, telling him to push through this time, that his career would turn out fine. But now, we are the ones suffering the loss. Whoever is responsible for his death must be punished severely. My only request to the government is that prompt action be taken immediately against those responsible. In a statement, IIT Bombay expressed grief over the student's death and said it was providing support to those affected by the incident. The Institute is extending support to the student's friends, classmates, faculty members, and others affected by this tragic incident, it said, adding that the circumstances surrounding the death were being examined by the appropriate authorities. Meanwhile, a group of students gathered on the campus and launched a protest following the incident, alleging that the administration had not disclosed all details surrounding the circumstances of the student's death.
'Digital trap set for citizens': Raj Thackeray attacks govt over 0.4 pc UPI charges
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 19 (IANS) In a sharp political offensive against the Central government's decision to introduce a 0.4 per cent Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions above Rs 2,000, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) Chief Raj Thackeray on Saturday alleged that the administration has ensnared the nation in a carefully laid digital trap. In a detailed statement on social media platform X, the MNS Chief accused the ruling MahaYuti coalition-led Maharashtra government of lulling Indian citizens into a false sense of security with free digital transactions, only to quietly impose transaction fees and taxes once people became dependent on the platform. Tracing the trajectory of digital payments from the 2016 Demonetisation move to the nationwide push for UPI adoption, Raj Thackeray said that the trajectory was planned to make citizens reliant on digital architecture before levying charges. First came Demonetisation; then the UPI system was introduced with great fanfare to showcase the push for digital transactions. They trumpeted its success, basked in self-praise, got people habituated to it, and then suddenly announced that fees would apply. In short, they lulled citizens into a false sense of security and quietly ensnared them in a digital trap, he remarked. He said that he had consistently warned the public against assuming that zero-fee digital services would remain permanent, saying that the government's process of coming knocking at your door to collect revenues has now officially begun. He questioned why permanent budgetary provisions for long-term maintenance and cybersecurity were not established during the initial investment phase if the intent was genuinely to simplify transactions rather than monetise them later. Rejecting the Union government's claim that the 0.4 per cent MDR burden falls solely on merchants, Raj Thackeray asserted that the Union government possesses zero monitoring mechanisms to prevent small and large businesses from passing the extra operational cost onto consumers. He sharply criticised the levy of 18 per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST) on top of the MDR, accusing the Finance Ministry of attempting to dip into citizens' pockets wherever possible. Raising questions around international policy influences, Raj Thackeray cited Opposition's allegations regarding US pressure and asked whether foreign card corporations and global payment networks influenced the policy decision. Releasing a official government tweet screenshot from August 21, 2022 -- which explicitly promised that UPI services would remain completely free -- the MNS Chief called the recent policy shift evidence of unclear and non-transparent intentions. He formally registered his party's protest against the implementation of the Merchant Discount Rate. Calling upon the trading community, small business owners, and retail associations to take a unified stand, Raj Thackeray urged merchants across Maharashtra and the nation to vehemently oppose paying the new transaction levies.
New Tech: AI retina camera offers needle-free diabetes screening at Ganpati venues in Mumbai
Bombay HC grants bail to Pocso accused after victim fails to turn up
Mumbai Police seize three pistols, 11 live cartridges in separate cases
The recoveries were made during separate actions, with the accused booked under provisions of the Arms Act and the Maharashtra Police Act. Police are now investigating the source of the firearms, why they were allegedly being kept and whether the weapons were used in other crimes
Karnataka ranks third in NITI Aayogs electric mobility index 2025
Delhi topped the overall rankings with a score of 84, followed by Maharashtra with 78. Karnataka secured 73
Pune Man Dies of Suspected Heart Attack at Lalbaugcha Raja Queue
Ketan Agarwal murder case: Lonavala police file 2,500-page chargesheet within 90-day limit
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis recently met the team of Hanuman Ansh Varsha, the Chief Ministers official residence in Mumbai, during the ongoing Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. The meeting came amid the film receiving attention following its theatrical release, with Fadnavis congratulating director Vishal Chaturvedi and the team on their work. Fadnavis took to social media to share a glimpse of the meeting and conveyed his wishes to the Hanuman Ansh team. Sharing the update, he wrote, It was great to have team 'Hanuman Ansh at Varsha, last evening, to seek blessings of Ganpati Bappa. Congratulated Vishal Chaturvedi and team on their great work and wished more success in all the endeavours! The meeting brought the filmmaker and members of the Hanuman Ansh team together with the Maharashtra Chief Minister during the festive period. Fadnaviss message also highlighted the teams visit to Varsha to seek the blessings of Ganpati Bappa. It was great to have team 'Hanuman Ansh at Varsha, last evening, to seek blessings of Ganpati Bappa. Congratulated Vishal Chaturvedi and team on their great work and wished more success in all the endeavours! , pic.twitter.com/EQJZPQ61Q5 Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) September 19, 2026 Hanuman Ansh is a biographical film written, directed and produced by Vishal Chaturvedi under his banner, Swambhu Media Network. The film is the first instalment of a planned trilogy and is based on Chaturvedis book Divine Detour: That Changed My Life, which draws from the life of spiritual figure Neem Karoli Baba. The film stars Shobhinaw Satyaa and Chandan Anand in the lead roles, along with Anil Rastogi, Sugandha Malhotra, Bhagvandas Patel and Neha Paranjpe, among others. Hanuman Ansh follows the early life of Lakshmi Narayan, who grows up in pre-Independence India and leaves home following the death of his mother in search of God. His journey takes him across Northern India and eventually leads to his transformation into Neem Karoli Baba. Since its release, the film has generated discussion around its subject and storytelling, with audience response contributing to its visibility beyond its initial release. The film has also received appreciation from members of the film fraternity, who shared several posts applauding the film and its cast and crew. The meeting with Fadnavis adds another public moment to the films ongoing journey, as Chaturvedi and his team continue to take Hanuman Ansh to audiences. Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Why Hanuman Ansh WONT be Indias official entry to the Oscars this year; producer Namrata Singh makes an honest confession
BMC Launches Special Drive to Demolish 39,000 Illegal Slum Structures
Maharashtra Congress Demands Immediate Drought Relief Amidst Severe Conditions
The Maharashtra Congress has urged the government to declare a drought and provide financial relief to farmers facing severe conditions. Maharashtra Congress Demands Immediate Drought Relief Amidst Severe Conditions
Maharashtra discom MSEDCL adopts AI, ML module to detect power theft
Maharashtra discom MSEDCL adopts AI, ML module to detect power theft
Major Bust in Maharashtra: FDA Seizes
Maharashtra FDA seizes over 1.13 crore worth of banned gutkha after a six-hour chase, arresting multiple suspects involved. Major Bust in Maharashtra: FDA Seizes 1.13 Crore Worth of Banned Gutkha from Truck After Six-Hour Pursuit
Maharashtra FDA seizes Rs 1.13 crore gutkha after 6-hour chase, 4 arrested
