Manoj Bajpayee praises Tukaram Mundhes dedication; says, Honesty makes you a celebrity
Manoj Bajpayee has praised Maharashtra food safety commissioner Tukaram Mundhe for his commitment to duty and public service. Mundhe has been receiving attention for his strict approach to food safety since taking charge of the department, with his inspections and action against businesses violating safety regulations drawing public notice. Speaking to ANI, Bajpayee reflected on how society perceives people who perform their responsibilities with honesty and dedication. According to the actor, it is surprising that individuals who simply carry out their assigned duties sincerely often end up becoming widely recognised. A police officer, or, lets say, Tukaram, is appointed to do a certain job. When he performs his duties with complete honesty and dedication, people find it surprising that he starts going viral. Have you realised this? Bajpayee said. The actor further pointed out that the popularity such officials receive says something about the current state of society. He added, This simply means that when someone is performing their duty with complete honesty, he becomes a celebrity. And that itself tells us where we, as a society, have reached. Mundhe, who recently took charge as commissioner of Maharashtras food safety body, has been conducting inspections and taking action against food establishments found to be flouting food safety rules. His strict working style has brought increased attention to the importance of maintaining food safety standards. Meanwhile, Bajpayee is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film Last Man in Tower. Directed by Ben Rekhi and produced by Rana Daggubatis Spirit Media, the film is based on Aravind Adigas novel of the same name. The movie also stars Divya Dutta and Boman Irani. In the film, Bajpayee plays Masterji, a retired schoolteacher whose decision to oppose the wishes of his community creates tension among the residents of his building. The story explores the choices, relationships and conflicts that emerge when the residents are confronted with a major change. Last Man in Tower is scheduled to arrive in cinemas across India on September 11. Also Read : Manoj Bajpayee buys 4.45-acre land parcel in Punes Mulshi for Rs 1.37 crore: Report
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SPML Infra's proprietary 104.4 kWh BESS battery pack clears key global certification tests
SPML Infra has successfully acquired important international safety certifications for its proprietary battery pack, marking a pivotal step toward the commercial rollout of their energy storage systems. The company is setting up manufacturing and integration operations in Pune, Maharashtra, with ambitions to create a comprehensive energy storage platform in India, catering to the growing demand for renewable energy and enhancing grid reliability.
Salman Khan jokes about sending Tukaram Mundhe to friends Bandra cafe over hygiene: Its done sis
Salman Khan has found a humorous way to remind his friend to keep her newly opened Bandra cafe up to the mark. The actor shared a video of The Tuck Shop at Savios on his Instagram Story and paired his coffee refill request with a cheeky warning about prices, quality and hygiene. Sharing the cafe owners video, Salman wrote, Refill my coffee ya please. Price mat badhana, quality maintain karna. Hygiene maintained or I will send HIM and it's done sis. While Salman did not name the person he was referring to, the reference to HIM appears to point towards Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe. The actors message comes amid increased attention around Mundhes food safety inspections across the state. Why Tukaram Mundhe was mentioned Mundhe has been leading the Maharashtra FDA since May 2026 and has overseen a significant enforcement drive targeting food establishments. Between May 25 and July 31, the FDA inspected 3,137 establishments and suspended the licences of 165 establishments, according to figures shared by the department. The inspections have covered restaurants, hotels, eateries and other food establishments, with authorities acting against violations involving food safety and hygiene. Salmans post also appeared to play on his familiar Its done, bro catchphrase, signing off instead with its done sis. The actors Instagram Story has since drawn attention online, with the unexpected reference to the FDA commissioner adding another layer to what was otherwise a simple request for a coffee refill. Also Read:Ali Fazal gets his Salman Khan moment in Mirzapur: The Movie; Guddu Pandit goes shirtless, massy and full-on
9 Newborns Among 58 Patients Safely Evacuated After Fire Breaks Out At Maharashtra Hospital
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Former IAF official, aide sentenced to 3 yrs in Mohali money laundering case
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Raut Demands Maharashtra Policy on Loud DJs, Laser Lights During Festivals
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Maharashtra to install two Kalayan time display machines at Mantralaya
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No more just clocks at Mantralaya! Maharashtra govt to install astronomical time display machines
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Delhi Police Busts Multi-state Cyber Fraud Racket; 6 Held
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Pune(Maharashtra) [India], September 4: A compelling collection of books brings together ten distinctive authors whose work explores some of the most relevant questions of modern life-from emotional growth and conscious living to relationships, career success, wellness, travel, spirituality, and the evolving world of real estate.
Ola Electric's first dealer-partner stores now open across seven states
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Swatantra Bharadwaj denies attack, says viral podcast clip is fake
Bharadwaj said what was being described as an attack was an act of self-defence and claimed he could have been lynched or killed if he had not acted
By linking conservation with livelihoods, tourism and basic services, Gajendra Narwane helped communities around Tadoba participate directly in wildlife protection.
Indore: Newlywed woman found dead, injury marks found on body, husband detained
According to police, Vandana and Patel had earlier lived in Nehru Nagar. Her family later shifted to a rented house in Rajnagar, reportedly because of Patel's addiction problems. The couple subsequently got married for love on August 11, and Vandana began living with Patel at his residence
Woman Wrestler Jumps Into 100-Foot Gorge With 3 Children, 1 Daughter Survives
A national-level woman wrestler and two of her three children have died after they allegedly jumped into a 100-foot gorge from the historic Naldurg Fort in Maharashtra's Dharashiv district, police said.
Maharashtra fort tragedy: Woman, two children killed in fall at Naldurg
A woman and two of her three children died after the family fell from the Upli bastion at Maharashtras historic Naldurg Fort, police said
Uttar Pradesh floods: 26 districts affected, 17,544 people evacuated to safety
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Caught on CCTV: Maharashtra hospital staff race to save newborns amid fire
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9 Newborns Evacuated As Fire Breaks Out In Private Hospital In Maharashtra
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Fire breaks out in Maharashtra hospital, 9 newborns safely evacuated
Fire breaks out in Maharashtra hospital newborns safely evacuated
PM Modi congratulates Giorgia Meloni on becoming Italy's longest-serving Premier
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Mumbai horror: 19-year-old man slits wife's throat, dies by suicide
Maharashtra: Dy CM Eknath Shinde Launches Welfare Board For Auto-Taxi Drivers
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WATCH: Nepali Army rescues 2 workers trapped in Trishuli 3A tunnel
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WATCH: Nepali Armys dramatic rescue of 2 workers trapped in Trishuli 3A tunnel
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Maharashtra FDA suspends EatClub outlet licence over food safety, hygiene violations
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Eknath Shinde launches welfare board for Maharashtras auto, taxi driver-owners
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AAIB issues preliminary report on Air India Phuket-Delhi flight incident
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Maharashtra DSE CAP Round 4 seat allotment result 2026 is expected to release on September 4 at dse2026.mahacet.org.in. Check expected release time, login steps, seat acceptance window (Sept 5-7), institute reporting deadline, and official instructions.
Don't politicise Ajit Pawar's death: Sunetra reacts to Supriya
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India-US ties: Lawmakers discuss China challenge, supply chains and defence
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Woman, three children fall from Maharashtra fort; 3 die
A tragic incident at Naldurg Fort in Maharashtra's Dharashiv district led to the deaths of a 30-year-old woman, Ashwini Manohar Pol, and two of her three minor children after they fell from the Upli bastion. Police have registered an accidental death report and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fall.
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Nearly 600 children remain missing after Nepal floods; death toll rises to 1,282
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Maharashtra's New Rs 1,722-Crore Bandra Fort Connector To Ease Traffic From Versova-Bandra Sea Link
Nagpur bans high-decibel sound systems and laser lights till Nov 1 over noise
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Manoj Jarange Refuses To End Hunger Strike, Warns Of Mumbai Protest
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Don't politicise Ajit Pawar's death, says Sunetra Pawar after Sule's remarks
Sunetra Pawar, who is also the president of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), said the family wanted a concrete outcome following the accident but maintained that the investigation agencies should be allowed to carry out their work
36,000 IDPs resettled, 24,000 remain in relief camps, says Manipur CM
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Maharashtra To Fast-Track $11-Billion AI Innovation City Near Navi Mumbai Airport With Tata Group
PM Modi congratulates ISRO on successful GSLV-F17 launch of EOS-05 satellite
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Nepal floods: India steps up victim identification with DNA profiling
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PM Modi extends Janmashtami greetings, wishes positive energy and strength
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Vimal ad row: SRK still silent over show-cause notice
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Maharashtra FDA rolls out year-round calendar to curb festival food adulteration
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Trump turns to economic pressure, military threats in latest bid to squeeze Iran
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Eye in the sky: ISRO launches EOS-05, Indias1st geo-orbit imaging satellite
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Trump faces midterm pressure as Vance insists US conflict with Iran is not a war
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Nepal floods: India sends 2 more aircraft with 21.5 tonnes of relief assistance
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Decoding 2 crore deletions in Maharashtras draft electoral roll after state-wide SIR
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Kharge writes to Nadda, seeks FIR over Haldwani rally site purification
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Two journos allege they were beaten by Delhi Police after being taken to Saket
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Six arrested after Abhishek Banerjee alleges armed men vandalised Kolkata office
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Scientists discover new gentoo penguin species on remote Kerguelen Islands
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Delhi court grants bail to AAP leader Satyendar Jain in Delhi Jal Board case
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Iran fires missiles and drones at Kuwait in retaliation for US bombardments
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No one should politicise Ajitdada
No one should politicise Ajitdadas death, Sunetra Pawar responds to Supriya Sule Pune: NCP president and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar on Thursday, in her response to NCP (SP) working president and MP Supriya Sule, said that no one can understand the void and pain left by the demise of Nationalist Congress Party leader [] The post No one should politicise Ajitdadas death, Sunetra Pawar responds to Supriya Sule appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Economy in a tight spot, but government ignoring real problems: Sharad Pawar
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Maharashtra cuts forensic medicine posts, raising concerns over autopsy workload
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Pune Ganeshotsav DJ row: Activist allegedly beaten while speaking to media
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From protest ground to Bigg Boss house
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Nepal floods: MMRCC launches helpline to trace missing Maharashtra residents
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Meghalaya deliver knockout blow to Maharashtra
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Mumbai: Ferry boat breaks down mid-sea near Gateway of India, all 38 onboard safe
CARA Strengthens Regional Cooperation for Adoption of Children with Special Needs in Pune
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Maharashtra FDA sees 300% surge in testing, sample collection under Tukaram Mundhe
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PMC urges Ganapati mandals to avoid obtaining power supply at pandals illegally
Ganapati mandals in Pune volunteer to cut down on noise levels, to use four top & four base speakers
Two cars of former minister Dilip Kamble vandalised outside his house in Ghorpadi
Ganapati mandals in Pune plan oath-taking programmes to restrict use of high-decibel sound systems
Porsche crash victims parents seek law change to treat 16-year-olds as adults in heinous crimes
Ponzi scheme: Maharashtra govt attaches 10 flats of business group promoter
Traffic relief for Bhugaon delayed as PMC scraps project tenders over inflated rates
SpiceJets Pune-Dubai flight delayed by 11 hours; airline blames ATC congestion
Maharashtra establishes dedicated Urban Health Commissionerate to streamline city healthcare
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