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Vaibhav Vyapaar Limited (LoanFront) IPO Opens on October 13

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 12: Vaibhav Vyapaar Limited (LoanFront) is an RBI-registered non-banking financial company engaged in digital personal lending through its LoanFront Personal Loan App, proposes to open

bhaskarlive 12 Oct 2026 12:52 pm

Rahul Gandhi hails MPSC chiefs leave as big victory for students

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi declared the resignation of MPSC Chairman Vivek Bhimanwar a notable victory for students and youth. The students had been protesting against alleged irregularities, including paper leaks within the commission. Following a 10-day agitation, they accepted the formation of a government committee to investigate the issues. A delegation from the Maharashtra government informed the protesters that their demands had been largely met.

The Economic Times 12 Oct 2026 12:46 pm

CJI should not behave like BJP member: Karnataka Congress chief

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Karnataka Congress President B. K. Hariprasad on Monday said that Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant should not behave like a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), but should ensure that justice prevails in the country. This comes following a request by INDIA bloc leaders to meet the CJI. However, the CJI declined to meet, advising them to approach the court through a petition instead, ahead of their planned march to the Supreme Court on Monday. Speaking to IANS, Hariprasad, who is in Delhi for the protest march, said, The CJI should not behave like a Bharatiya Janata Party member. He is a CJI of the Supreme Court; he should give justice to everyone. The Congress-led INDIA bloc of Opposition parties has planned to march to the Supreme Court against the Election Commission of India (ECI) and demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over the controversy surrounding the Special Intensive Review (SIR) of the electoral rolls. Today, our leader Rahul Gandhi is marching to the Supreme Court to demand the scrapping of the SIR process and the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar. Gyanesh Kumar is supposed to be an impartial Election Commissioner, but all these days, he has been acting like an agent of the Bharatiya Janata Party. So, we are demanding his resignation, the Karnataka Congress chief added. Congress MP Praveen Chakravarty, speaking about the Cockroach Janata Party's (CJP) agitation against the ECI, said that everybody who believes in the Constitution is welcome to join the movement. Speaking to IANS, Chakravarty said, CJP is welcome to protest. I think all of us are fighting for the same issue. We, the Congress party, under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi, will be marching to the Supreme Court, and that is our protest. Everybody who believes in a constitutional India is welcome to protest. Congress MP Gaddam Vamsi Krishna accused the ruling BJP of acting against Gen Z. Speaking to IANS, Krishna said, It clearly shows that the BJP is against Gen Z and the youth of this country. They are unable to win the votes of first-time voters. That is why they have introduced Form 6. SIR was brought in to delete the names of new voters. We will fight against this. Maharashtra Congress President Harshvardhan Sapkal told IANS, The protest will continue until Gyanesh Kumar leaves office and the faces hiding behind him are exposed. The demonstration is part of a series of protests by Opposition parties, which have demanded the resignation of the CEC over alleged irregularities in the SIR of electoral rolls, among other issues. Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has maintained that the planned march is ot of a political party, but of all Indians. The Congress leader is seeking to broaden the campaign's reach and build pressure on both the Chief Election Commissioner and the Narendra Modi-led BJP government at the Centre. Rahul Gandhi has alleged that the government has benefited from the SIR exercise, which has become a major point of contention between the Opposition and the Election Commission. The INDIA bloc had also submitted a charter of demands to President Droupadi Murmu last Friday, outlining four key demands related to electoral reforms and alleged vote manipulation.

bhaskarlive 12 Oct 2026 12:23 pm

Maharashtra Govt Names Mundhe as Secretary of Committee to Overhaul MPSC

Other than Mundhe, the committee will have ex-judge Dilip Bhosale as its chairman, IPS officer Laxmi Gautam, ex-IAS officer Ganesh Patil and retired judge P D Naik

Deccan Chronicle 12 Oct 2026 12:14 pm

ET Business Growth Summit in Mumbai showcases ideas and innovations driving business growth

Key discussions focused on MSME growth, investment opportunities in Maharashtra, and innovative strategies for scaling businesses. Entrepreneurs and industry leaders shared insights on market adaptation, technological advancement, and overcoming traditional barriers, while recognizing outstanding contributions to the ecosystem.

The Economic Times 12 Oct 2026 11:57 am

Aaditya, Amit Thackeray Climb Atop Jeep To Address Crowd Amid Mumbai Detentions; SIR Protests Intensify

Around 300 people were detained during a CJP demonstration against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, prompting Aaditya and Amit Thackeray to protest and warn of intensified agitation across Maharashtra.

The LogicaI Indian 12 Oct 2026 11:40 am

Modi govt waging war against citizens to protect CEC: Abhijeet Dipke

Cockroach Janta Party convenor Abhijeet Dipke on Monday accused the Narendra Modi government of waging a war against citizens to protect Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar amid growing demands for his resignation. The activist reached his native village, Santuk Pimpri, in Hingoli district of Maharashtra late last night, and visited the site where his grandmother's final rites were performed. In a sharp post on X, Dipke wrote, Youth are being assaulted, journalists are being assaulted, even MPs are being assaulted by Delhi Police. What makes Gyanesh Kumar so indispensable to Modi that he is willing to wage war against everyone just to protect him? Dipke, along with CJP leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das, were put under preventive arrest at the Delhi airport ahead of the Jantar Mantar protest on Saturday. They were released on Sunday on condition that they would not reach peace for a year. The CJP and opposition parties have been demanding the resignation of Chief ...

Business Standard 12 Oct 2026 11:17 am

Beau pushes girlfriend into gorge over arranged marriage plan

A 23-year-old woman, Tarannum Bashir Naik, died after her boyfriend pushed her into a deep gorge when she revealed her decision to have an arranged marriage. The incident took place at around 11 am on Friday near Naikwadi in Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. Angry over breakup When the woman revealed her decision to end the relationship 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 Siasat Daily 12 Oct 2026 10:38 am

Maharashtra govt names Tukaram Mundhe secretary of panel to reform MPSC

The decision was announced by state minister Shivendraraje Bhosale, who met the protesters at SM Joshi Bridge, where the agitation has continued for the past 10 days over several demands, including changes to the state's recruitment system

Mid Day 12 Oct 2026 10:05 am

Maharashtra Government sends chairman Vivek Bhimanwar on compulsory leave

Maharashtra government has sent MPSC Chairman Vivek Bhimanwar on compulsory leave until an inquiry into the alleged paper leak case is completed. The decision follows an 11-day protest by aspirants in Pune, who have provisionally suspended their agitation

Mid Day 12 Oct 2026 9:59 am

Maharashtra: Tukaram Mundhe named secretary to panel to overhaul MPSC amid protests

MPSC aspirants protesting in Pune have called off their 11-day agitation after the Maharashtra government agreed to appoint senior IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe as secretary of the inquiry commission set up to investigate alleged irregularities in Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) recruitment examinations.

India TV 12 Oct 2026 9:46 am

Tukaram Mundhe Gets Another Key Role, Named Secretary Of Panel To Overhaul MPSC

Maharashtra has appointed IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe as secretary of a panel probing alleged MPSC irregularities. The committee will submit its report in 60 days as aspirants end their protest.

NDTV 12 Oct 2026 9:40 am

Maha students end 10-day stir as Tukaram Mundhe gets key role

MPSC aspirants in Maharashtra have ended their 10-day protest after the state government formed a committee, led by ex-judge Dilip Bhosale and senior IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe, to investigate alleged irregularities, including paper leaks, within the recruitment body. Following this, MPSC Chairman Vivek Bhimanwar announced he has proceeded on leave until the inquiry is completed.

Rediff 12 Oct 2026 9:30 am

Zelensky backs Trump's energy ceasefire, awaits details from US

Black Sea ports account for almost 30 per cent of Russian energy flows to India, the newspaper said

Mid Day 12 Oct 2026 9:07 am

Delhi Metro: 48-year-old man dies after alleged assault; two arrested

A 48-year-old man, Pawan Sharma, died after an alleged assault by a retired IAS officer and his son over a senior citizen seat inside a Delhi Metro train. The incident occurred at Supreme Court Metro Station on October 8

Mid Day 12 Oct 2026 9:03 am

US Republican senator says Trump may be breaking law with Russian diesel deal

Neither senator mentioned India. But the October 18 deadline Brennan cited matters directly to New Delhi

Mid Day 12 Oct 2026 9:01 am

Two Indian seafarers missing after drone attack on tanker off Oman's Sohar

The Embassy of India in Muscat said it was closely monitoring the situation concerning the Nicaragua-flagged tanker

Mid Day 12 Oct 2026 8:57 am

Delhi traffic advisory issued ahead of INDIA bloc's Supreme Court march

According to the advisory, traffic diversions will be enforced from 6 a.m. on Monday, depending on the prevailing law and order situation

Mid Day 12 Oct 2026 8:52 am

Paper leak issue: MPSC Chairman Bhimanwar goes on leave, Pune protesters call off stir

Digital Desk | Mumbai/Pune, Oct 12 (IANS) In a major development surrounding the alleged Maharashtra Public Service Commission paper leak controversy, MPSC Chairman Vivek Bhimanwar has announced his decision to proceed on leave until the state-ordered judicial inquiry into the matter is completed. The decision came around 1.24 a.m. on Monday, after the Maharashtra government, late Sunday night, constituted an inquiry panel. It appointed senior IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe as its Secretary to thoroughly overhaul the Commissions examination processes and investigate allegations of paper leaks and administrative irregularities. Following these dual announcements, competitive exam aspirants in Pune called off their 11-day-long street protest. In his post on X, MPSC Chairman Vivek Bhimanwar emphasised his commitment to transparency and administrative integrity. The state government has announced a judicial inquiry into the MPSC paper leak case. Throughout my entire life, I have always prioritised ethics. Therefore, I have decided to go on leave during this period instead of continuing to serve in the post until this inquiry is completed. The autonomy, credibility, and interests of students of the MPSC have always been my priority, and they will continue to be so in the future. Jai Hind! Jai Maharashtra, he said. The decision came following a marathon midnight meeting between state Public Works Minister Shivendra Raje Bhosale, political leaders, and a delegation of protesting students. In a gesture of goodwill after the breakthrough, the protesting aspirants applauded and expressed gratitude to the police officers deployed at the site. Minister Shivendra Raje Bhosale, along with leaders like MLAs Rohit Pawar and Vishwajeet Kadam, held extensive positive discussions with the students, assuring them that the state stands with them. To address systemic flaws and recommend comprehensive administrative reforms in the MPSC, the state government has proposed a high-level inquiry and review committee headed by former Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court, Justice Dilip Bhosale. The Committee's members include Former Justice P.D. Naik, Senior Administrative Officer Tukaram Mundhe (who will also serve as the Committee Secretary), Retired Secretary Ganesh Patil and Inspector General of Police Lakhmi Gautam. The committee has been tasked with studying structural flaws in MPSC operations and submitting a detailed reform report within two months. Thousands of competitive exam candidates, under the banner of various student rights organisations, had been staging demonstrations near Navi Peth and SM Joshi Bridge in Pune for over a week. With the government conceding to key demands, including setting up an independent probe and the step-down of top leadership, the agitators announced late Sunday that the protest stands temporarily suspended. NCP(SP) MLA Rohit Pawar, who participated in the protest alongside the students, welcomed the government's concessions. While maintaining that the primary demand was the Chairman's resignation, he stated that the government ultimately met the core demands and successfully established a high-level committee to overhaul the commission. Speaking to the media, Rohit Pawar remarked, Although it was delayed, the government has accepted the students' demands. While our primary demand was a resignation, keeping the students' examinations in mind, we decided to suspend the agitation. This victory belongs to the unity of the students. He also announced that he will now proceed on a tour of drought-affected regions in Vidarbha. Rohit Pawar acknowledged that while the government did not force an immediate resignation -- sending Chairman Vivek Bhimanwar on leave instead -- they stepped back significantly to meet the students' grievances. The children took one step back, but the government took ten steps back, he noted. He praised the unprecedented solidarity shown by aspirants in Pune, alongside leaders and supporters like Pramod Patil, who backed the movement. He emphasised that the administration has been given a strict timeframe to implement improvements, warning that accountability will remain a priority.

bhaskarlive 12 Oct 2026 8:47 am

CJI Surya Kant declines meeting request from INDIA bloc leaders

The Opposition has also demanded an immediate suspension of the SIR exercise and the restoration of all 13.3 crore voters allegedly deleted from electoral rolls

Mid Day 12 Oct 2026 8:45 am

After 19 seasons, Maharashtra's Ankit Bawne is still alive and chasing India dream

After 19 seasons, Maharashtra's Ankit Bawne is still alive and chasing India dream

India Today 12 Oct 2026 8:43 am

Riyadh airport attack: Indian national dies, EAM Jaishankar expresses grief

Indian national from Hyderabad, Mohammed Yusuf Ali, has died after being injured in the October 10 attack on Riyadhs King Khalid International Airport. The Indian Embassy is assisting his family with repatriation, while External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed condolence

Mid Day 12 Oct 2026 8:39 am

Delhi Metro shuts entry and exit at six stations amid Rahul Gandhis SC march

Entry and exit at six Delhi Metro stations, including Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat and Patel Chowk, will remain closed from 6 am to 4 pm on October 12 due to security concerns amid Rahul Gandhis announced march to the Supreme Court. Interchange facilities will remain available

Mid Day 12 Oct 2026 8:32 am

Nepal flash flood sweeps away over 35 houses in Gorkha district

The district administration has urged people to stay alert and shift to safe places

Mid Day 12 Oct 2026 8:24 am

Four arrested over alleged assault during CJP protest in Delhi

The footage also shows a police personnel at the spot as the incident occurred

Mid Day 12 Oct 2026 8:21 am

CJP protest: Over 100 detained in Delhi as Supreme Court issues notice to Centre

This comes hours after the Supreme Court on Sunday directed that people gathering peacefully should not be illegally detained and asked them to ensure that Delhi Metro functions normally, and that there is no disruption to internet services, subject to law and order conditions

Mid Day 12 Oct 2026 8:18 am

Punjab woman arrested for allegedly sharing Army details with ISI

Suspect Gurnoor Sidhu, a resident of Faridkot, was arrested near an under-construction bridge on the Hussainiwala border road. She is currently being interrogated, police said

Mid Day 12 Oct 2026 8:15 am

Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery after lung nodule discovery

The doctors found an early, well-localised nodule on my lung, he told the public during his weekly Sunday prayers in St Peters Square in Rome

Mid Day 12 Oct 2026 8:11 am

Pakistan declares emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa amid PTI march

The meeting comes amid an ongoing protest march by supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khans Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, led by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi

Mid Day 12 Oct 2026 8:08 am

Jharkhand: Two killed in gas exposure at ESL Steel plant in Bokaro

An unfortunate incident involving gas exposure occurred in the plant in which an executive of the company and a business partner engineer lost their lives, an ESL spokesperson said

Mid Day 12 Oct 2026 8:04 am

Donald Trump calls for Zelenskyys replacement amid Russia diesel deal

Trump said Russia would supply more than 300,000 tonnes of diesel immediately, followed by 500,000 tonnes in November and further shipments

Mid Day 12 Oct 2026 8:01 am

Freedom to walk a lot more

Now that obstruction-free footpaths have been recognised as a right, we may soon have more space than ever

Mid Day 12 Oct 2026 7:57 am

Be aware of road closures in city to prevent panic

This means there is less panic, less confusion, a relaxed mind means safer driving and one can follow rules rather than short cuts

Mid Day 12 Oct 2026 7:55 am

Maharashtra Students End 10-Day Protests As Tukaram Mundhe Gets Key Role

Maharashtra Public Service Commission Chairman Vivek Bhimanwar announced that he had proceeded on leave till the inquiry was completed.

NDTV 12 Oct 2026 7:34 am

EC revises Maharashtra SIR schedule, final voter list to be published on November 16

The Election Commission of India has revised the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Maharashtra, postponing the publication of the final voter list from November 4 to November 16, 2026.

India TV 12 Oct 2026 7:15 am

Removing Inconsistencies, Reducing Friction

The 57th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, held on 8 October 2026 in New Delhi under the chairpersonship of Honble Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, marked a decisive shift in Indias indirect tax journey. The participants included Chief Ministers of Delhi, Goa, Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Meghalaya, Deputy Chief Ministers of Manipur and Telangana, the Finance Ministers and senior members of States/Union Territories with Legislative Assembly, Secretary, Department of Revenue, Chairman and Members of Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs and senior officials of the Ministry of Finance. Coming roughly a year after the major rate rationalization that introduced a predominantly two-rate structure (The Next-Gen or GST 2.0 Reforms of September 2025), this meeting deliberately set rate changes aside. Instead, it focused on reforms, refunds, registrations, returns, process, compliance, enforcement, and ease-of-doing-business reforms that many observers are describing as the operational backbone of GST 3.0. Finance Minister made it clear that rate-related matters would henceforth be taken up only once a year in a dedicated meeting. The 57th Council concentrated on removing inconsistencies, reducing friction for genuine taxpayers, speeding up cash flows, and recalibrating enforcement towards a more trust-based system while retaining deterrence against fraud. Most of the recommended process reforms are slated for implementation from 1 April 2027, giving businesses and tax administrations time to prepare. From Rate Rationalization to Process Maturity The 2025 rate reforms had simplified the multi-slab structure, reduced rates on a large number of items, and aimed to correct inverted duty structures in several sectors. Early data presented around the meeting indicated healthy growth in taxable supplies and improved reporting of supplies to consumers, suggesting the rate changes had broadened the base without collapsing revenue. With the rate architecture largely settled, the natural next phase was to address the day-to-day pain points that still plagued businesses like delayed refunds, complex registration amendments, blocked or disputed input tax credit (ITC), high compliance burden on small taxpayers, and an enforcement framework that sometimes felt disproportionate. Enforcement Reforms The most widely reported decisions concerned enforcement. The Council recommended the complete removal of the power of arrest under GST (by omitting the relevant provision, commonly referred to as Section 69 of the CGST Act). Arrest powers had long been a source of anxiety for the business community, their withdrawal signals a clear preference for prosecution only after a proper case is built, rather than anticipatory action. Complementing this, the monetary threshold for launching prosecution was raised five-foldfrom `1 crore to `5 crore. Minimum mandatory punishments were also recommended for removal, leaving the nature of penalty (fine, imprisonment, or both) to judicial discretion. The general penalty under section 125 was proposed to be reduced from `25,000 to `10,000. A materiality threshold of `10,000 was introduced for the issuance of show-cause notices & no notices for demands below this amount (covering CGST, SGST/UTGST, IGST and Cess combined), with existing low-value notices to be withdrawn. These changes collectively aim to reserve criminal and heavy civil proceedings for serious cases while treating routine errors and delays through recovery, interest, and proportionate penalties. Automated Refunds Refunds have historically been one of the biggest sources of working-capital stress, especially for exporters and businesses facing inverted duty structures. The Council approved significant process improvements. The time limit for acknowledging a refund claim (or issuing a deficiency memo) was cut from 15 days to 10 days, with deemed acknowledgement, if the tax authority fails to act. A large proportion of eligible refundsreports mention around 90 per cent in many casesare to be sanctioned automatically within a few working days of acknowledgement on a risk-based basis. Cash-ledger refunds are expected to become fully automatic. Crucially, the inverted-duty-structure refund facility was expanded. Refunds of accumulated ITC on input services will be available for credit availed on or after 1 November 2026. Refunds relating to plant and machinery (for both exporters and inverted-duty cases) are proposed from 1 April 2027, to be spread over 60 months. These measures should free locked-up capital for manufacturers and exporters. Expansion of Input Tax Credit Scope The Council broadened the scope of eligible ITC. Credits will now be available on health and life insurance premiums paid for employees, telecommunication towers, and pipelines laid outside factory premises. Certain other previously restricted items, such as free samples and goods requiring destruction on expiry, also received relief. These changes reduce the cost of doing business and improve the integrity of the credit chain. A standing officers committee was recommended to examine residual issues around ITC eligibility, particularly protection of genuine buyers from supplier defaults under Section 16(2)(c) of GST Act, 2017. Registration, Returns and Small-Taxpayer Relief Registration & cancellation processes are to become more automated. Routine amendments (including addition of places of business) will see a high percentage of automatic approvals. Low-risk registrations already benefit from three-day automated processing, the system is expected to cover a larger share of applicants. Small e-commerce sellers received facilitative norms, including possible use of the operators warehouse as the principal place of business under certain ITC limits. For the smallest businesses, the Council approved in principle an optional scheme under which taxpayers with turnover up to `5 crore, who supply only to consumers (B2C), may file a single annual return while paying tax quarterly. This is estimated to benefit a large number of the smallest filers who collectively contribute a very small share of total tax liability, thereby reducing compliance costs without significant revenue risk. Detailed rules are to be finalized at a subsequent meeting. Movement of Goods and Other Facilitation Physical interception of goods in transit is to be restricted and vehicles may be stopped only by officers of the suppliers or recipients state, and only on the basis of specific intelligence and proper authorization. This should reduce harassment and delays at check-posts. Measures to facilitate export of services and improve GST Seva Kendra support for multi-jurisdictional taxpayers were also endorsed. Faceless assessment for certain CGST taxpayers registered across states is on the roadmap. Significance & Conclusion: In summary, the 57th GST Council decisions represent a maturation of the GST system. After nearly a decade of implementation and a major rate overhaul, the focus has shifted to making the tax administration itself simpler, faster, more predictable, trust based tax regime, and less adversarial for compliant taxpayers. The reforms address long-standing trade & industry grievances while preserving the ability to pursue serious evasion. Implementation from April 2027 will test the systems capacity to deliver automated processes reliably and to maintain revenue buoyancy. Businesses should watch for the detailed notifications, circulars, and statutory amendments that will give legal force to these recommendations. Early preparationupdating internal processes, training staff on new ITC eligibility, and monitoring refund claimswill help capture the intended benefits. For Indias broader ease-of-doing-business agenda and formalization drive, the 57th meetings emphasis on process excellence under the GST 3.0 umbrella is a welcome and necessary evolution. In the 10th. Year of GST since its implementation in July, 2017, the GST 3.0 Process Reforms has moved to much maturity phase for a trust based tax regime. Author is All India Master Trainer in GST & writes on Indirect Taxes. Presently works as State Taxes Officer in Srinagar.

Greater Kashmir 12 Oct 2026 6:56 am

Tukaram Mundhe appointed Secretary of panel to overhaul MPSC; aspirants end agitation

Subsequently, Maharashtra Public Service Commission Chairman Vivek Bhimanwar announced that he had proceeded on leave till the inquiry was completed

The Hindu 12 Oct 2026 6:36 am

Single mother from MP rescued from flesh trade in Nagpur

The Times of India 12 Oct 2026 1:04 am

Tickets worth Rs26,740 stolen from Swargate PMPML bus depot

The Times of India 12 Oct 2026 1:04 am

Warden, 3 Cooks Named In Hostel Students Death

The Times of India 12 Oct 2026 1:02 am

Agniveer Hopefuls Camp In Chandrapur Till Oct 17

The Times of India 12 Oct 2026 1:02 am

Artists Recall Nana Patekar's Legacy at Nagpur Tribute

The Times of India 12 Oct 2026 1:01 am

Forest staff trained in wildlife forensics

The Times of India 12 Oct 2026 1:01 am

Copper worth 30L stolen from hospital construction site

The Times of India 12 Oct 2026 1:01 am

Renting a dandiya partner could prove costly for youngsters

The Times of India 12 Oct 2026 1:01 am

OBC bodies call for Bharat Bandh over caste-based census

The Times of India 12 Oct 2026 12:57 am

Synapse held in Pune

The Times of India 12 Oct 2026 12:55 am

Cybercrooks use fake SIR form to dupe senior citizen of 8L

The Times of India 12 Oct 2026 12:38 am

City schools use AI to tailor lessons & rethink assessments

The Times of India 12 Oct 2026 12:30 am

Tukaram Mundhe named secretary of committee to overhaul MPSC amid protests

The Maharashtra government has established a committee to reform the Maharashtra Public Service Commission. FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has been appointed as the secretary of the committee. The committee includes notable members such as ex-judge Dilip Bhosale and IPS officer Laxmi Gautam. Protests by MPSC aspirants in Pune have demanded various reforms, including the recruitment of 70,000 posts. The government is also addressing additional concerns raised by the protesting aspirants.

The Economic Times 12 Oct 2026 12:05 am

For struggling IITians, profs make or break path: Alumni

The Times of India 11 Oct 2026 11:45 pm

Gaps in debris disposal stain clean Navi Mumbai tag: Forum

The Times of India 11 Oct 2026 11:40 pm

Jharkhand: Gas exposure kills two at ESL Steel plant in Bokaro

Two people, a company executive and a partner firm's engineer, died after a gas exposure incident at ESL Steel Limited's plant in Bokaro, Jharkhand. The company expressed condolences, pledged support to the families and announced an independent investigation into the incident

Mid Day 11 Oct 2026 11:32 pm

Pakistan issues emergency rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa amid Imran Khan PTI protest

Pakistan has imposed emergency rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa amid protests by supporters of jailed former PM Imran Khan and rising militant violence. President Asif Ali Zardari approved the move after talks collapsed, while the PTI condemned it as an undemocratic measure

Mid Day 11 Oct 2026 11:29 pm