Cybersecurity Essential for Business Success, Says Maharashtra Cyber ADG
New Delhi, August 19: Maharashtra Cyber ADG Yashasvi Yadav spoke to the media about India-U.S. cyber cooperation. He highlighted the benefits for women through partnerships between the Uttar Pradesh government and American companies, as mentioned by Uttar Pradesh Womens Commission Vice Chairperson Aparna Yadav. Both emphasized the importance of engaging with Generation Z. Yashasvi Yadav ... Read more Cybersecurity Essential for Business Success, Says Maharashtra Cyber ADG
Maharashtras sugarcane dilemma: cutters seek a way out as mills turn to machines
Maharashtra Law on Forced Conversions Faces Backlash from Maulana Mushtaq Malik
Hyderabad, August 19: Maulana Mushtaq Malik, president of the Tehreek Muslim Shabban, has raised concerns over the proposed law regarding forced conversions in Maharashtra. He questions the provisions of the law, fearing potential misuse. Malik asserts that conversion is a personal matter, stemming from an individuals thoughts, beliefs, and faith. He emphasizes that there should ... Read more Maharashtra Law on Forced Conversions Faces Backlash from Maulana Mushtaq Malik
Fadnavis Backs Mundhe, Says FDAs Food Safety Crackdown Will Continue
The Bombay High Court on Monday directed the Maharashtra FDA to pay Rs 5 lakh in compensation to a Pune-based sweets retailer after the regulator kept the business suspended despite a report showing 98 per cent hygiene compliance.
Tripartite agreement signed for Taj Hotel in Sindhudurg
BMC OKs plan to turn Mumbais only full football turf into expo centre
BMC to launch fellowship programme, hire 50 young professionals
Bombay HC orders removal of encroachments from pond area in Mumbai
Maharashtra govt halts MMC registrations for homoeopaths till court gives final verdict
Fraud costs automobile dealer Rs2.2 crore
Tragic Double Murder in Maharashtra Over Garbage Dispute
Sangli, August 18: A shocking incident has emerged from Sangli district in Maharashtra. A couple was allegedly attacked by a neighbor over a garbage disposal dispute, resulting in their deaths. According to police officials, the conflict began in the Kupwad area of Sangli when neighbors argued about throwing garbage at the doorstep. The altercation escalated ... Read more Tragic Double Murder in Maharashtra Over Garbage Dispute
Aggregator cab drivers protest at Mumbai airport, oppose Marathi rule and seek fare regulation
Bengaluru to Pune in 80 minutes, airport to Baner cab ride takes one-&-a-half hours
Maharashtra makes snakebite notifiable disease after 655 deaths in 3 years
The move is aimed at creating a more accurate picture of the state's snakebite burden and ensuring timely treatment, particularly in rural and remote area
Thane property tax hike may impact rentals, resale market
Maharashtra puts CCMP registration for homeopathic doctors on hold pending HC verdict
Lata Mangeshkar song played instead of official Vande Mataram, Eknath Shinde flags faux pas
Thane residents face double blow as civic body clears property tax hike and new transfer fee
Mumbai, August 18: The office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Maharashtra announced on Tuesday that after the completion of the first phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026, approximately 2.07 crore voters may be excluded from the upcoming draft electoral roll. This figure represents about 21.15 percent of the states total voters. ... Read more Maharashtras Special Intensive Revision Completes First Phase, Over 2 Crore Voters at Risk of Exclusion
Former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain, 5 others arrested in Jal Board tender case
According to the ACB, the accused have been arrested in connection with an FIR registered under the provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act and the IPC
FIR on BLO for skipping SIR duty
2 cr Maha voters wont be in draft SIR voter list but have a month to apply
Tarun Tejpal conviction: Goa govt moves SC seeking enhancement of sentence
On August 6, Tarun Tejpal was convicted of rape and sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for 10 years by the Bombay High Court, overturning the verdict of the trial court which had acquitted the former editor of Tehelka five years ago
When there are roads, accidents happen: Pune MLAs remark after 11-year-olds death triggers row
Murder FIR filed against Mumbai woman after daughter-in-law dies of head injuries
Maharashtra Enacts Freedom of Religion Law to Combat Forced Conversions
Mumbai, August 18: The Maharashtra government, led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, has issued a notification to implement the Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act, 2026. According to a notification from the Home Department released on August 17, this law will take effect on August 28, 2026. The state government has set this date under Section ... Read more Maharashtra Enacts Freedom of Religion Law to Combat Forced Conversions
Mumbai Police Arrest Suspected Drug Trafficker, Seize 10 Kg Charas
VFS Global opens Maharashtras first Model Property Registration Office in Pune
The Pune office is the first of 60 such centres the consortium plans to roll out across Maharashtra under a five-year contract awarded by the Inspector General of Registration (IGR) and Controller of Stamps in early 2026
Maharashtra: Panvel To Get Sea Lion Aquarium
The Maharashtra government is planning to set up a Silla Aquarium Sea Lion Education centre at Panvel near Mumbai: Reports
India set sights on top 10 positions for 2036 and 2048 Olympics via Khelo India Revamped Scheme
India aims for top ten Olympic finish in 2036 and top five in 2048. The Khelo India Revamped Scheme has a budget of Rs 36,441 crores. This plan focuses on talent identification and sports infrastructure development. Athletes will receive increased support and training opportunities across the nation. Maharashtra will strengthen its sporting ecosystem to nurture emerging talent.
FDA suspends licence of Bandra's Otters Club
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the licences of six hotels, restaurants, and other food establishments in Mumbai due to food safety and hygiene violations, including improper storage and the use of analogue paneer. This action is part of an ongoing inspection drive.
Lata song played at Shinde event instead of Vande Mataram
A Hindi song with a 'Vande Mataram' refrain, not the official national song, was played at a government event in Thane attended by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who subsequently directed organisers to adhere strictly to the approved version.
Trump claims Hormuz as new US territory; Iran sets terms for reopening
US President Donald Trump has claimed the Strait of Hormuz as new US territory in a Truth Social post, while Iran says it will not reopen the strategic waterway until Washington meets its demands, including lifting sanctions and unfreezing assets
Maharashtra FDA suspends licences of 3 Mumbai food outlets over safety lapses
Maharashtra FDA suspends licences of Mumbai food outlets over safety lapses
Pune police impose 14-day prohibitory order; restrict gatherings till August 31
Pune police have imposed prohibitory orders for fourteen days starting Tuesday. These restrictions ban public assemblies and effigy burning ahead of upcoming festivals. Congress leader Pawan Khera claims the order aims to disrupt Rahul Gandhi's scheduled programme. The prohibitory order will remain in effect until August thirty-first. Violators will face action under the Maharashtra Police Act.
Maharashtra govt sanctions Rs 50 crore to speed up Rajmata Jijau memorial work
A sum of Rs 50 crore had been announced in 2024 for the memorial and Jijau Srushti project at Sindkhed Raja. Work on Jijau Srushti near Sindkhed Raja was subsequently started using the funds. So far, Rs 27 crore has been spent on the project, which is currently under progress
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Raids create fear, food safety law prioritises reform: Ex-Maharashtra FDA chief
Raids create fear food safety law prioritises reform ExMaharashtra FDA chief
Maha cabbies to get Marathi lessons before action: Govt
Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik announced that autorickshaw and taxi drivers will be given an opportunity to learn Marathi before any action is taken against them for non-compliance with the language requirement. This move softens the state's earlier stance, which had evoked mixed reactions and concerns about livelihoods.
Watch: Same voters name appears 15 times in the same constituency. How? Prithviraj Chavan explains.
Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan claims he found 27,609 duplicate voter entries in his Karad South constituency and 56,118 duplicate entries across five neighbouring constituencies.
Shocking Double Murder in Sangli: Couple Killed Over Trash Dispute
Pune, August 18: A shocking double murder has sent ripples through Sangli district, Maharashtra. The incident originated from a dispute over trash being thrown at a doorstep in Kupwara. The wife had already succumbed to her injuries, and now her seriously injured husband has also died during treatment, causing widespread unrest in the area. Police ... Read more Shocking Double Murder in Sangli: Couple Killed Over Trash Dispute
Slight increase in water discharge from Maharashtra reservoirs
1,500 Sakhis, 300 Villages: How Maharashtra
From invisible labour to leadership: Manisha Ghules Sakhi Model is rewriting rural work.
Small-city aspirations power education loan demand
Education loan applications are increasingly coming from smaller Indian cities. Tier II and III cities now represent over eighty-six percent of loan requests. Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra show the highest volume of these applications. Job training and MBA programs are the most financed courses by students. This trend indicates growing ambition and a focus on career outcomes in smaller towns.
Maharashtra: Hingoli ZP School Principal Removed After CJP's Protests
Abhijeet Dipke presses for teachers' recruitment, says it should be mandatory for education officials to send their kids to govt schools
Junior Women's Hockey Nationals: Top Teams Secure Victories
At the 16th Hockey Junior Women National Championship in Pune, Chandigarh, Odisha, and Madhya Pradesh secured decisive wins, while Manipur narrowly defeated Maharashtra in a thrilling Division A encounter. Key players delivered strong performances, including hat-tricks, contributing to high-scoring matches and close finishes.
Maharashtra FDA warns Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over paan masala ad violations
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Maharashtra Freedom Of Religion Act To Be Implemented From Aug 28
Gazette issued notification regarding implementation of Freedom of Religion Act
Maharashtra anti-conversion law to come into force on Aug 28
New Delhi: The Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act will be implemented this Rakshabandhan, August 28, this year. The state government has issued a gazette notification to this effect. The Freedom of Religion Bill received presidential assent from President Droupadi Murmu on July 31. With this, Maharashtra becomes the 13thstate in the country to pass such 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 .
Imran Khan to be shifted to hospital for medical examination, rules apex court
Pakistan's Supreme Court has ordered jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan's transfer to Islamabad's Shifa International Hospital for a comprehensive medical examination, while directing authorities to allow weekly meetings with his family and establish a medical board
Karnataka Min Seeks Resolution of Mhadei River Dispute With Goa, Maharashtra
The minister's remarks come against the backdrop of the long-standing dispute over the sharing of the waters of the Mhadei (Mahadayi) river between Goa, Karnataka and Maharashtra
Traffic signal tweak: More green for busy roads, but longer waits for others
122 Drunk Driving Cases In 5 Days, Motorists Fined 16.87 lakh
HC wants concrete NMC action, not assurances, over open manholes
Maharashtra clears Pandharpur rehab policy, Rs 6,477-crore Jayakwadi Phase-II
The Maharashtra Cabinet approved a special rehabilitation policy for people affected by development projects in Pandharpur, taking into account the town's religious significance, local conditions and the urgency of infrastructure works
Chakan traffic: Pune administration sets August 31 deadline to fix roads
Pune district administration has set an August 31 deadline to repair roads in the Chakan industrial belt, while 100 MSF personnel will assist police in easing congestion. The plan also includes a roadside parking ban, encroachment drive and AI-based traffic management
School holiday August 19, 2026: Heavy monsoon activity persists across various regions in India, prompting local authorities to evaluate school operations for safety amidst the rainfall. While no national holiday has been declared for August 19, 2026, regions including Delhi-NCR, Jammu and Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh are closely observing weather developments. Parents and students are advised to stay updated through official channels regarding potential school closures.
Maharashtra: Boy killed after accident in Pune; locals blame bad roads
The accident sparked anger among daily commuters travelling to Hinjewadi IT Park, with several blaming the civic authorities for failing to maintain the road properly. Locals and commuters pointed to the broken stretch of Nande-Mhalunge Road
Maharashtra NEET UG Merit List 2026 - Check Status Online at cetcell.mahacet.org
Maharashtra NEET UG Merit List 2026 will be released on August 18 (expected). Check provisional state merit list PDF download steps, objection window, final list date, choice filling and CAP Round 1 seat allotment schedule at cetcell.mahacet.org.
CISF recovers cash and jewellery left behind by passenger at Ahmedabad airport
According to the CISF, the baggage was found at the domestic arrivals area of Terminal 1 in the early hours of August 18. The passenger had travelled from Delhi to Ahmedabad on IndiGo flight 6E-2013
JP Nadda undergoes angioplasty at AIIMS Delhi, condition stable
Union Health Minister JP Nadda underwent angioplasty at AIIMS Delhi on Monday after being admitted following complaints of uneasiness. The hospital said he is stable and under observation in the cardiology department, with no further details about his diagnosis disclosed
Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act to come into force on August 28: What changes
Maharashtra's Freedom of Religion Act, 2026 will take effect on August 28. This legislation prohibits religious conversions through coercion, fraud, or inducement. Unlawful conversions involving minors or vulnerable groups face severe penalties. The law mandates police to register complaints regarding alleged unlawful conversions. It aims to regulate religious conversions across the state.
Gadchiroli school snakebite: Victim on ventilator after brain surgery
The incident took place last week at an ashram school in Japtalai village in Dhanora tehsil. Three girls died following the snakebite, while three other students were hospitalised for treatment
TEXMiNMaxelS Nagpur Center of Excellence to focus on critical mineral value chains in Maharashtra
The State holds roughly 41 per cent of Indias rare earth element (REE) resources, with Nagpur being the heart of the Vidarbha mining and coal belt.
Maharashtra to decide action as deadline for auto drivers to learn Marathi ends
Maharashtra to decide action as deadline for auto drivers to learn Marathi ends
11-year-old dies after falling under truck as bike skids on broken road in Pune
Maharashtra's Freedom of Religion Act to take effect on Aug 28: Here's what changes on conversion
The Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act, 2026, will come into effect from August 28 after the state government issued a notification in the official gazette. The law will apply to people belonging to all religions...
Over a dozen Nagpur schools receive bomb threat emails; police launch probe
Following the emails, Nagpur Police immediately swung into action and deployed several teams to the schools named in the threats. Officers carried out extensive searches of the premises as a precautionary measure
Tukaram Mundhe-Led FDA's Crackdown To Get A Boost? CM Fadnavis Says Action Will Continue
The chief minister's remarks come as the FDA has stepped up inspections and enforcement operations across Maharashtra since Mundhe took charge as Commissioner in May 2026.
Sunny Deols Never Pan Masala Remark Meets Resurfaced Old Ad, Sparks Online Debate
Sunny Deols recent claim that he has never endorsed pan masala has sparked a fresh online debate after an old advertisement featuring the actor alongside Ravi Kishan and Vijay Raaz resurfaced. The controversy comes amid Maharashtra FDA notices to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over alleged surrogate promotion through a Vimal Elaichi ad. The three actors have been given 15 days to explain. Heres what happened and why celebrity endorsements are under scrutiny.
Maratha Quota Activist Manoj Jarange Patil Seeks Permission For Protest At Mumbai's Azad Maidan
Maharashtra activist Jarange is seeking OBC quota benefits for Marathas through Kunbi recognition and certificates.
100+ Ill After Using Pakistani Fairness Creams: Maharashtra FDA Finds Dangerous Mercury Levels
More than 100 people in Maharashtra reportedly developed mercury toxicity symptoms after using suspected beauty creams. FDA raids uncover dangerously high mercury levels.
Milky Mist Eyes 90% Unorganised Paneer Market As New 48-Acre Maharashtra Plant Gets Approval
Paneer remains the company's flagship product, Sathishkumar told NDTV Profit on Tuesday, adding that the company sees 90% headroom for growth in the unorganised market.
Leakage in concealed plumbing lines of 1st floor bathroom led to ground floor residents facing water leakage; Maharashtra court rules housing society cannot be held responsible for leakage or repairs inside individual units
VFS Global launches Maha's first Model SRO in Pune to streamline property registration
VFS Global has unveiled Maharashtra's inaugural Model Sub-Registrar Office in Pune, aiming to revolutionize property registration. This venture includes a five-year agreement to set up sixty similar centers throughout the state. These facilities will augment current government services, providing efficiency and transparency, ultimately enhancing the overall experience for citizens in property transactions.
Supreme Court seeks response on plea to seize property of paper leak accused
Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and state governments on a PIL seeking confiscation of movable and immovable property belonging to exam paper leak offenders and their family members. The court fixed September 25 for the next hearing
Maharashtra's new anti-conversion law takes effect August 28, with stricter penalties for forced or fraudulent conversions.
After 3 decades on paper, Pune Metro, HCMTR to intersect 20+ times; viaduct to pass above road
Apex court dismisses plea to replace hanging with less painful execution methods
The Supreme Court dismissed a plea seeking to abolish hanging as the method of executing death row convicts and replace it with alternatives such as lethal injection. The court said the Centre could review the existing method through an expert body
Yogi Adityanath directs officials to ensure timely resolution of land disputes
The Chief Minister stressed that negligence or delay in addressing public grievances would not be tolerated. He instructed officials to ensure that land-related complaints are handled with seriousness and resolved in accordance with the law
Bombay HC Fines Maha FDA Over Prolonged Suspension Of Sweet Shop License
Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is directed by Bombay High Court to pay Rs 5 lakh to a Pune-based sweets shop over its continued licence suspension despite compliance with safety norms
Maharashtra seeks UNESCO tag for Ganeshotsav, Dahi Handi festivals
Congress Attempting to Incite Youth with Naxalite Ideology: Amar Sable
Pune, August 18: Former Rajya Sabha member Amar Sable of the BJP has stated that since 2014, the public has rejected Congress and Rahul Gandhi, placing their trust in Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He accused Congress and Rahul Gandhi of trying to incite youth through Naxalite ideology. In a conversation, Sable emphasized that Maharashtra adheres ... Read more Congress Attempting to Incite Youth with Naxalite Ideology: Amar Sable
Congress Attempts to Incite Youth with Naxalite Ideology: Amar Sable
Pune, August 18: Former Rajya Sabha member Amar Sable from the BJP stated that since 2014, the public has rejected Congress and Rahul Gandhi, placing their trust in Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He claims that Congress and Rahul Gandhi are now trying to incite youth through Naxalite ideology. In a conversation, Sable emphasized that Maharashtra ... Read more Congress Attempts to Incite Youth with Naxalite Ideology: Amar Sable
PCMC to collect money for mandatory amenity space for projects up to 10k sqm
Citizens group launches flood survey to document waterlogging in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad
