Best of Opinion: Will GST Council meet give process reforms a push?
From India-US trade negotiations and Maharashtra's drought to GST simplification and public-capital governance, today's pieces examine policy trade-offs and institutional capacity
Seven Tata Trusts file slew of caveats with Maharashtra Charity Chief
Seven trusts under Tata Trusts have filed caveats to be heard ahead of any orders by the Maharashtra Charity Commissioner. Venu Srinivasan and Vijay Singh have raised concerns about governance issues surrounding Noel Tata's leadership. These issues include questions regarding decision-making and participation restrictions in Tata Sons matters. The filings follow existing restrictions on the Sir Ratan Tata Trust's functioning and meetings.
Mumbai Launches Participate Mumbai to Boost Community Engagement in Urban Development
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis launches Participate Mumbai to enhance community involvement in city projects. Mumbai Launches Participate Mumbai to Boost Community Engagement in Urban Development
Forest rights groups seek FRA implementation
Srinagar, Oct 6: A delegation of the National Alliance on Community Forest Resources & Minor Forest Produce (NACM), along with members of the Jammu & Kashmir Climate Action Group, called on Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather and submitted a memorandum seeking his intervention for effective implementation of the Forest Rights Act, 2006 (FRA-2006) in the Union Territory. The delegation comprised representatives from Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir. The members apprised the Speaker of various issues and concerns related to the implementation of the Forest Rights Act in J&K. The delegation urged the Speaker to intervene and facilitate necessary measures for effective implementation of FRA-2006, stating that the legislation has contributed to transforming rural livelihoods in states where it has been implemented. The members also apprised Rather of the issues being faced by communities dependent on forest resources and sought his support in taking up the matter with the concerned authorities for appropriate consideration and resolution. The delegation emphasised the need for addressing the concerns of forest-dependent communities and ensuring that the provisions of the legislation are effectively implemented in the UT. Rather assured the delegation that he would take up the matter with the concerned authorities and seek appropriate intervention to address the issues raised by them. He further assured the members that their concerns would be conveyed to the concerned quarters for due consideration in accordance with the applicable provisions and framework.
Maharashtra Minister Urges Water Conservation Amid Severe Shortage
Maharashtras Girish Mahajan emphasizes water management and recycling as the state faces a significant water crisis. Maharashtra Minister Urges Water Conservation Amid Severe Shortage
Maharashtra drought panchnamas to be complete by Oct 12, says minister Bharne
Maharashtras critical soybean crop faces collapse in Marathwada drought
Veggie Prices Spiral By Over 250% As Drought Squeezes Supply
Groundwater levels drop by 42% in Nagpur division, Chandrapur worst hit at 73%
Dispute over qawwali seats leads to murder of Sena councillor, NCP worker in Buldhana dist
Minor thwarts rape, smashes drunk dads skull with cricket bat
Police Probing Role Of Other Family Members In Murder
Child Molester Caught & Thrashed, Succumbs
Citys 5-year-old math wiz adds fourth world record to his name
All 14 talukas of Amravati declared drought-hit, farmers face natures double blow
Swine Flu Surge In City: 147 Fresh Cases In Sept
Gosikhurd 96.74% Full, Nag Reservoirs Below 80%; NMC Revives Alternate Water Plan
Officials Bust Alleged Foetal Sex Determination Racket in Maharashtra
The operation followed information that pregnant women from Karnataka were being taken to Jadar Babaladi in Maharashtra for illegal scanning and, allegedly, abortions.
Kolhapur man held for stealing cash from Pune's Kasba Ganapati Temple donation box
Rs952Cr Barrage Proposed On Kanhan As City Eyes Water Security Amid Drought
Harvest of despair: Parbhani teen dies by suicide over new clothes for school trip
New GR allows legislators to use local area funds for drought relief works
Kothrud has 60% of Punes redevelopment projects
Water Unfit To Drink: HC Orders Probe By Experts
Asks NMC & Amicus To Suggest Experts Within A Week
4-year-old girl kidnapped from Raipur rescued at Mouda toll naka, suspect arrested
Sekhon IAF marathon draws 10,000 participants
Divorce settlement meeting turns violent, two stabbed in Civil Lines
Gang of women steal Rs7 lakh gold jewellery from e-rickshaw
Ahead of Delhi protest, Ballarpur police serve notice to CJP members
AI is changing business; are you ready for the change?
Accidental death of Lonavla lawyer turns out to be murder, grandfather & 4 other relatives held
PMC penalises Mangadewadi godown owner Rs6 lakh for fire safety violations
Killers hired to target water-filter plant owner in Shirur, shoot worker instead; 5 held
Activists question eligibility criteria for 4 Maha information commissioner posts
Bawankule directs registration dept to clear 2,316 refund cases in 3-day drive
Microvascular decompression best option for trigeminal neuralgia patients, says neurosurgeon
Opposition firm on two-month extension of Oct 12 deadline for claims & objections under SIR
Safety fears mount over roped-up steel arches in Dighi after recent collapse
Pune airport records 43.9% growth in cargo handling between Jan and Aug this year
Vasundhara Padyatra begins with a message of environmental conservation
AI-Driven autonomous software testing research earns best paper award at IEEE conference
NGT directs PMC, PMRDA, Gram Panchayats to repair chambers to curb Ramnadi pollution in two months
Farmers' organizations in Maharashtra and Karnataka are resisting the government's early sugarcane crushing proposal. They demand compensation for low recovery and higher prices for sugar and ethanol. A meeting with Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi has been scheduled to discuss these concerns. Crushing immature sugarcane may lead to substantial financial losses for both farmers and sugar mills.
Maharashtra CEO suggested changes to SIR form to ease voter stress, BLO load; ECI ignored
Concerns were raised by the Chief Electoral Officer of Maharashtra about the complexities surrounding the enumeration form requirements and logical inconsistencies within the process. Recommendations to simplify these procedures were presented to reduce the burden on voters, as well as booth-level officers. However, the Election Commission of India reportedly chose not to adopt these suggestions.
Maharashtras Deputy Mayor Promises Relief for Farmers Amid Drought Crisis
Deputy Mayor Sanjay Ghadi assures farmers of support from the central government during Maharashtras worsening drought conditions. Maharashtras Deputy Mayor Promises Relief for Farmers Amid Drought Crisis
After tribal students protest, Maharashtra govt raises hostel allowances
Fatal Chembur tree crash a result of multiple factors, not single failure: Report
Mahayuti feud reaches police station: BJP, Shinde Sena groups file cases in Ulhasnagar
7k cr PNB case: Accuseds plea for release nixed
Nod given, 457 trees to make way for four infra projects
Rat in dosa: FIR against two for bid to extort Rs 25L from Mumbai hotelier
FIR filed against 3 MNS men for assaulting Kalyan deputy station master
Bombay High Court seizes govt employees phone, imposes Rs 10,000 fine for recording proceedings
Maharashtra Seeks Rs 17,500 Crore From Centre For Drought Relief
The state government has also directed the collectors of Sangli, Satara and Pune districts to submit fact-finding reports following a demand to include 10 talukas from these districts in the drought-affected list.
IIT-B may put 1-semester suspension rule for copying on hold at meet on Wednesday
Karnataka: Pilot training aircraft makes emergency landing in Kalaburagi field
The incident occurred in the evening hours at Pala village in the University Police Station limits in Kalaburagi, said officials. The pilot and a trainee co-pilot on board the aircraft are stated to be safe, police said
Fadnavis accuses Congress and its allies of conspiring to bring in ultra-left govt in country
Maharashtra To Pay Rs 5 Lakh Compensation For Deaths In Police Custody
The policy provides for recovery of the compensation amount from the salary or pension of the police officers and personnel: Reports
Community pressure hampered Banganga revival
Man held for making casteist remarks at IITB guest house
Maharashtra health department to evaluate medical officers on performance for key postings
Two employees of Dubai jewellery firm arrested for Rs 72 lakh gold theft and Rs 50 extortion bid
After blaze engulfs 12 buses, calls grow for dedicated firefighting units at all BEST depots
Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde offers prayers at Puttaparthi
Andhra Pradesh Police arrest two, including Naval employee, for spying for Pakistan
Digital Desk | Vijayawada, Oct 6 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh Counter Intelligence Cell has arrested two persons, including a Naval employee, for allegedly sharing sensitive information about Naval and defence establishments with Pakistan-based intelligence operatives. Annam Sai Varaprasad, a civilian contract driver engaged for Naval officers, was arrested in Visakhapatnam, while Pradeep Mukherjee, a Naval employee at the Visakhapatnam Naval base, was arrested in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The AP Counter Intelligence Cell made the arrests after launching a coordinated operation on October 1 against an alleged espionage module involving 18 suspects, including 13 Naval personnel. Code-named Operation Firewall2026, the operation involved 12 Counter Intelligence teams deployed across 10 states and union territory -- Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Goa, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh and Bihar. The Counter Intelligence Cell said in a statement on Tuesday that it received credible information that certain people in India were allegedly in direct contact with Pakistan Intelligence Operatives (PIOs) and their suspected involvement in an espionage conspiracy prejudicial to national security. The suspects were allegedly collecting and sharing the sensitive/classified information relating to defence establishments and strategic locations in Visakhapatnam and other parts of the country was collected and shared through encrypted communication channels. The Counter Intelligence Police Station in Vijayawada registered a case on September 2 under Sections 61(2), 147 and 148 read with Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Sections 17 and 18 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, and Section 3 of the Official Secrets Act, 1923. Counter Intelligence teams worked in coordination with the concerned state Anti-Terrorism Squads, Naval officials and local police. They examined the alleged involvement of the 18 suspects and seized electronic gadgets following legal procedures. Two of the suspects were arrested after their role was established prima facie in this case, while investigation into the remaining suspects is continuing. Annam Sai Varaprasad, a civilian contract driver engaged for Naval officers, was arrested for his involvement in sharing sensitive/classified information relating to Naval/Defence establishments with a Pakistan-based intelligence operative and received money in connection with it. He was sent to judicial remand until October 14 and is currently lodged in District Jail, Visakhapatnam. Pradeep Mukherjee, a Naval employee at the Visakhapatnam Naval base, allegedly shared an OTP to activate a WhatsApp account used by a PIO, communicated with PIOs and shared sensitive information relating to Naval and defence establishments. After obtaining a transit warrant from a local court in Coimbatore, the Counter Intelligence Cell produced Mukherjee before the jurisdictional court in Vijayawada. He was sent to judicial custody until October 14 and is currently lodged in District Jail, Vijayawada. The Counter Intelligence Cell said the investigation into the remaining suspects was continuing and that further details would be disclosed at an appropriate time, keeping in view the requirements of the investigation and national security.
FDA steps up crackdown on adulterated sweets, edible oil ahead of festivals
The Maharashtra FDA is intensifying its crackdown on adulterated, counterfeit and unsafe food ahead of Navratri and Diwali following an FSSAI directive. Checks will focus on sweets, milk products, edible oils, snacks, beverages and other festive foods
Maharashtra Intensifies Fight Against Drug Trafficking in Meeting with NCB Chief
NCB Chief Anurag Garg meets Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis to discuss strategies to combat drug trafficking and promote a drug-free state. Maharashtra Intensifies Fight Against Drug Trafficking in Meeting with NCB Chief
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Criticizes Rahul Gandhis Protests in Delhi
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis criticizes Rahul Gandhi for protests in Delhi, accusing Congress of undermining constitutional institutions. Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Criticizes Rahul Gandhis Protests in Delhi
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit appointed next Chief of Air Staff
Current Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh will superannuate on the same day. Dixit, who is known for his strategic planning and played a key role during Operation Sindoor, is currently serving as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff
Neuberg Diagnostics consolidates Maharashtra operations with NM Medical
Patients across Mumbai and Maharashtra will benefit from convenient access to routine and highly specialised testing
Maharashtra: ED raids in Yavatmal uncover Rs 242 crore fraud at cooperative bank
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 6 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorates Mumbai Zonal Office-II conducted search operations at nine locations in Yavatmal district of Maharashtra under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, exposing a massive fraud involving officials of Babaji Date Mahila Sahakari Bank Ltd and its borrowers, the agency said in a statement. The investigation was launched on the basis of multiple FIRs registered by Avdhutwadi Police Station, Yavatmal, against the banks officials, employees and borrowers, it said. The bank, originally registered under Section 9(1) of the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act, 1960, had its licence cancelled by the Reserve Bank of India in 2022. Following a series of complaints alleging fraud and misutilisation of depositors money, the state government ordered a special audit. The audit revealed that the CEO, Chairperson, Directors and other bank officials, in connivance with borrowers, valuers and auditors, had disbursed loans without proper collateral and without adequately assessing the borrowers repayment capacity. The loan funds were subsequently diverted in violation of the banks bye-laws, loan policy and RBI guidelines. Investigators found that a fraud amounting to Rs 242 crore had been committed by the Chairperson and bank officials in collusion with loan beneficiaries. The local law enforcement agency has already filed a chargesheet in the case. The searches established the existence of a large nexus between bank officials and borrowers in the perpetration of the fraud. Money taken by borrowers was siphoned off for personal use, withdrawn in cash, used for evergreening of loans, and transferred to accounts of bank officials as kickbacks. Officials also used credentials of existing borrowers to open dummy loan accounts, manipulated the valuation of mortgaged properties, and siphoned off the loan amounts so availed. A large number of incriminating documents, including property papers, were seized during the operation. Further investigation is in progress. The case points to systemic lapses in the functioning of the cooperative bank and the alleged collusion between its management and beneficiaries that led to the diversion of public funds on a significant scale.
BrahMos deal: Navy ships to get fire control systems and launchers
The Defence Ministry has signed a Rs 661.50 crore contract with BrahMos Aerospace for fire control systems and launchers for Indian Navy ships. The Buy (Indian-IDDM) deal has at least 68 per cent indigenous content and is expected to support jobs and defence indigenisation
Pune: PMRDA proposes 150 TPD waste processing plant at Theur
The proposed 150-tonne-per-day (TPD) solid waste processing plant will cater to 14 gram panchayats in eastern Haveli, potentially providing a long-term solution to the region's growing garbage disposal problem
Spain housing crisis: PM Sanchez unveils new measures ahead of snap election
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced two new decrees to address the countrys housing crisis after Parliament rejected similar measures. The proposals include stronger eviction protections and tenant safeguards and will be reviewed before the November 29 snap election
Chinese Consul General Visits Village in Sangli District, Maharashtra
The Chinese Consul General engaged with locals in Sangli, Maharashtra, discussing agriculture and education during his visit. Chinese Consul General Visits Village in Sangli District, Maharashtra
Bondada bags 1,153.93 cr. EPC order for 270 MWp solar project in Maharashtra
Bondada bags 1,153.93 cr. EPC order for 270 MWp solar project in Maharashtra
FDA crackdown: 1,394 kg bananas seized at APMC Turbhe over artificial ripening
The Maharashtra FDA seized 1,394 kg of bananas at APMC Turbhe over artificial ripening and acted against 11 Mumbai establishments for safety violations. It also seized prohibited food stock and vehicles worth Rs 1.29 crore in Mumbai and Palghar and found detergent in milk in Solapur
Torrent Gas hikes CNG prices in Pune
Shahid Kapoors former driver's momo shop shut down by Tukaram Mundhe
The Maharashtra FDA, led by Tukaram Mundhe, has suspended the licence of Suraj Lama Momos as part of its festival-season food safety drive. The shops owner, Suraj Lama, has a Bollywood connection, having worked as a driver for actors Shahid Kapoor and Sonakshi Sinha before his momo business
Hexaware as a Best Firm for FDE Talent to Work For Certified by Analytics India Magazine
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 6: Hexaware Technologies (NSE: HEXT), an AI-first digital and IT services company, has been certified by Analytics India Magazine (AIM) as a Best Firm for Forward-Deployed Engineering (FDE) talent to work for. The certification follows feedback from 129 Hexaware AI architects drawn from talent developed through the company's AI Academy and Architecture Fellowship program. Earns top scores in AIM's employee-led assessment of the forward-deployed engineering experience.
Major Fraud Uncovered in Maharashtra: Three Arrested for Forging Medical Credentials
Maharashtra Cyber Department busts an interstate network forging medical credentials for foreign graduates, arresting three individuals. Major Fraud Uncovered in Maharashtra: Three Arrested for Forging Medical Credentials
Yemen conflict: Over 270 fighters killed in 24 hours as tensions escalate
More than 270 government troops and Iran-backed Houthi fighters were reportedly killed in 24 hours as fighting intensified in Yemen. Government sources cited 115 troop deaths, while Houthi sources reported 160 fighters killed, mainly in Saudi strikes near the Bab al-Mandab strait
Neuberg, NM Medical consolidate Maharashtra operations, eye wider reach
The combined Maharashtra business is expected to generate around 500 crore in revenue this year, with plans to establish a presence in every district headquarters
Navi Mumbai airport gets direct ST bus connectivity from Dadar via Atal Setu
Maharashtra Transport Minister and MSRTC Chairman Pratap Sarnaik will inaugurate the service. Buses from Borivali, Mumbai, and from Swargate in Pune to the airport are also being started. Dadar is one of Mumbais main rail and bus interchanges
Karnataka women officers bust illegal prenatal sex determination, abortion racket in Maharashtra
They conducted a sting operation at Jadar Babaladi village in Maharashtra following complaints that a gang had conducted illegal scanning of pregnant women from Bagalkot district. An FIR has been registered against the accused
Karnataka women officers bust illegal prenatal sex determination, abortion racket in Maharashtra
They conducted a sting operation at Jadar Babaladi village in Maharashtra following complaints that a gang had conducted illegal scanning of pregnant women from Bagalkot district. An FIR has been registered against the accused
