Jindal Stainless scouting Maharashtra site for Rs 40,000 crore plant
Jindal Stainless is identifying a site for its proposed Rs 40,000-crore stainless steel manufacturing facility. The company expects clarity on land acquisition within one or two quarters. This new plant will have a capacity of four million tonnes per annum. It will produce specialized steel grades for emerging critical sectors. The Maharashtra government will expedite necessary approvals and provide fiscal incentives.
Mumbai, August 9: Maharashtra will see an increase in the prices of cow and buffalo milk by 2 per liter. This new pricing, decided by the Milk Producers and Processors Welfare Association, will take effect from August 11, 2026. The association cited a rise in diesel prices by 10 per liter and a nearly 30% ... Read more Milk Prices Set to Rise by 2 per Liter in Maharashtra from August 11
Internal Matter: Supriya Sule On Sunetra Pawar-Prashant Kishor Meet Amid Rift Buzz
Earlier this week, Kishor met Nationalist Congress Party chief and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar and her son, MP Parth Pawar.
Milk is getting costlier in Maharashtra from August 11; here's how much prices will rise
Milk is set to become costlier in Maharashtra from Tuesday, August 11, with the prices of both cow and buffalo milk rising by Rs 2 per litre . The decision was taken after representatives of major cooperative and private dairies approved the hike at a meeting of the Milk Producers and Processors Welfare Association.
Mild Earthquake, Tremors in Maharashtra's Nashik; Cracks Reported in Houses
A mild earthquake followed by tremors hit Maharashtra's Nashik, causing cracks in houses in some areas of the district, officials said on Sunday. There was no report of any loss of life, they said. An earthquake of 4.3 magnitude struck Nashik
Mild earthquake, tremors in Maharashtras Nashik; cracks reported in houses
People should not fear. They should not believe any rumours. However, everyone should remain alert and take safety precautions, district Collector Ayush Prasad said.
Milk prices to rise by Rs 2/litre in Maharashtra from August 11
Milk prices in Maharashtra will rise by two rupees per litre starting Tuesday. This price increase affects both cow and buffalo milk across the state. The government has no proposal for a minimum support price for milk. Initiatives are underway to support dairy farmers and stabilize milk prices. India's milk production has significantly increased due to various government measures.
Maharashtra milk prices to rise by Rs 2 per litre from August 11
Milk prices in Maharashtra will increase by Rs 2 per litre from August 11 after major cooperative and private dairies approved the hike. The association cited higher diesel, packaging and milk procurement costs for the decision
After Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra hikes milk prices by Rs 2 per litre from August 11
Seven killed, 11 injured after private bus plunges onto road in HP's Chamba
Seven passengers were killed and 11 injured after a private bus overturned and plunged onto a lower road in Himachal Pradeshs Chamba district at 7.15 am on Saturday. Six critically injured passengers were referred to a government hospital
US Senate approves bill allowing 100 per cent tariffs on India
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South Africa marks 70 years of historic Womens March against apartheid
South Africa marks 70 years since around 20,000 women marched to Pretoria in 1956 against apartheid-era pass laws. The historic protest remains a symbol of resistance as women continue to face gender-based violence, poverty and inequality.
Jharkhand talks fail to end stir over alleged exam leaks
Talks between the Jharkhand government and student groups protesting alleged irregularities in recruitment exams failed to resolve the deadlock. Protesters, including JLKM leader Devendra Nath Mahto, continued their agitation over demands including cancellation of the 14th JPSC exam
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Russia-Ukraine war: Russian attacks kill 4 in Kyiv
Four people, including a child, were killed in Russian attacks on Kyiv and the surrounding region on Saturday. Ukraine also struck another oil refinery in Russia as fighting continued amid planned diplomatic talks
Ex-Maharashtra Governor Vidyasagar Rao calls for protecting tribal rights
Milk To Get Costlier In Maharashtra, Prices Hiked By Rs 2 Per Litre
The decision was taken at a meeting of the Milk Producers and Processors Welfare Association. Association president Gopalrao Mhaske chaired the meeting.
Siddhivinayak Temple donation theft: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis orders probe
J&K farmers receive Rs 119.67 Cr under crop insurance scheme; Rs 10.15 Cr claims still pending
Srinagar, Aug 8:Farmers in Jammu and Kashmir have received Rs 119.67 crore in crop insurance claims under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) between 2022-23 and 2025-26, while claims worth Rs 10.15 crore remained pending as of July 24, 2026, according to data furnished by the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare in the Rajya Sabha. The figures were provided by Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Ramnath Thakur in response to Unstarred Question No 1452, asked by Rajya Sabha member Ranjeet Ranjan. The question sought State and UT-wise details of premiums collected, claims reported, claims paid and pending claims under PMFBY since 2022. According to Annexure-I of the government reply, J&K farmers contributed Rs 53.97 crore as their share of premium during 2022-23 to 2025-26. Against this, claims amounting to Rs 129.82 crore were reported, of which Rs 119.67 crore had been paid and Rs 10.15 crore remained pending as on July 24, 2026. The data indicates that around 92.2 percent of the reported claim value had been paid, leaving approximately 7.8 percent pending. At the national level, the government reported farmer premium contributions of Rs14,623.05 crore against reported claims of Rs 70,686.44 crore under PMFBY during the same period. Of the reported claims, Rs 66,159.24 crore had been paid, while Rs 4527.20 crore remained pending. This means J&K accounted for about 0.18 percent of the total farmer premium contribution and around 0.18 percent of reported claims under the states and UTs. The government data also provides details of private-sector general insurance companies selected by State Governments through the tendering process for implementation of PMFBY. In Jammu and Kashmir, IFFCO Tokio and IndusInd General were selected for the scheme in each of the years 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. For 2025, the list expanded to three insurers Bajaj General, IndusInd General, and Kshema General. The data thus shows a change in the insurer mix in J&K from two participating private insurers during 2021-24 to three in 2025. The ministry has clarified that the state-wise insurer details relate to private-sector general insurance companies selected by the respective state governments for implementation of PMFBY through the tendering process. The J&K figure of Rs 10.15 crore in pending claims is considerably lower in absolute terms than the pending claim liabilities reported in several larger agricultural states. Rajasthan had the highest pending claim value in the state-wise table at Rs 890.45 crore, followed by Andhra Pradesh at Rs 2,817.86 crore, Maharashtra at Rs 222.96 crore, Madhya Pradesh at Rs 118.36 crore, and Karnataka at Rs 113.62 crore. Haryana had Rs 103.11 crore pending, while Uttar Pradesh had Rs 81.06 crore. However, the absolute value of pending claims needs to be read alongside the scale of agricultural coverage and claims reported in each State. In J&K, Rs 129.82 crore worth of claims were reported over the four years, with Rs 119.67 crore already paid.
J&K highways battered by landslides, cloudbursts in 2025-26: Centre
Srinagar, Aug 8:Jammu and Kashmirs National Highway corridors faced repeated landslides, cloudbursts, and heavy rainfall-related disruptions in 2025 and 2026, blocking carriageways and damaging infrastructure, the Centre told Parliament. In a reply to a starred question in the Lok Sabha, the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) detailed multiple incidents on NH-44 and NH-244, particularly on the Udhampur-Ramban and Ramban-Banihal stretches of NH-44. On the Udhampur-Ramban stretch, cloudbursts and heavy rain triggered landslides at Bali Nallah and Tharad in 2025, while muck and slush accumulated at Karol and Kowbagh, it said. In 2026, a massive landslide near Dewal, Samroli (Km 79) blocked both carriageways and damaged a retaining wall. The ministry said restoration and clearance works were subsequently completed, the ministry said. It said that on the Ramban-Banihal stretch, a cloudburst in 2025 triggered flash-floods, and caused heavy slush and debris at Seri, muck accumulation inside Tunnel T-2 and a landslide at Kela Mor. Another landslide blocked both carriageways in 2026, following which traffic was restored after clearance operations, the ministry said. It also reported a landslide at Marog on the Ramban-Banihal section of NH-44 during 2025, while multiple landslides were recorded on the Chenani-Sudhmahadev Road (NH-244) during the same year. The repeated disruptions have affected the movement of people and goods along NH-44, the main surface link between Kashmir and the rest of the country. In April last year, the highway remained closed for more than three weeks after incessant rain triggered shooting stones and rockfalls and washed away portions of the road along the Banihal-Ramban stretch. It was again shut for much of August and September as monsoon rains triggered fresh landslides, mudslides, shooting stones, rock-falls and flash floods. The closures stranded fruit-laden trucks carrying apples to markets outside J&K. Growers said large quantities of produce rotted in transit, causing losses running into millions of rupees for the regions horticulture industry. Separately, the Centre said J&K recorded one case of major structural failure on a National Highway project since 2014. The failure occurred in 2022, resulting in a penalty of 1% of the project cost and blacklisting of the Engineer Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractor under the contract provisions, it said. Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said action was taken against contractors where deficiencies were established. Across the country, executing agencies have imposed financial penalties, terminated contracts, suspended personnel, debarred contractors and blacklisted firms, the ministry said. The government said highway projects incorporate drainage systems and hill-protection measures, but extreme weather remains a major challenge in mountainous terrain. Extreme weather events such as cloudbursts, unprecedented rainfall and landslides can damage highway infrastructure, particularly in the Himalayan region, it said. The Centre said no flooding of low-lying areas or agricultural fields due to faulty National Highway construction was reported from J&K in the data placed before Parliament. Three such incidents were reported nationwide, involving stretches in Telangana and Maharashtra. To strengthen resilience, the government said it has introduced measures including improved slope stabilisation, mandatory quality assurance for rockfall mitigation, real-time landslide monitoring, and improved preparation of detailed project reports. It also cited collaboration with the Geological Survey of India (GSI), Defence Geo-informatics Research Establishment, National Institute of Rock Mechanics, and IIT Roorkee to improve highway safety and resilience.
Magnitude 4.3 earthquake hits Nashik
The tremor was recorded at 10.00 pm IST at a depth of 5 km, making it a relatively shallow earthquake. The earthquake was recorded at 20.424 degrees north latitude and 73.682 degrees east longitude
BMC plans to allow shared waste processing sites for big waste generators lacking space
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Uddhav slams Modi for meeting defected Sena (UBT) MPs
Milk prices in Maharashtra to rise by Rs 2; check reason and date of rate hike
Cow and buffalo milk prices in Maharashtra will rise by two rupees per litre. This price adjustment is effective from Tuesday, August eleventh. Major cooperative and private dairies approved the increase after a welfare association meeting. Rising diesel prices and packaging expenses contributed to the decision. Dairy product prices will also see an increase of up to ten percent.
After online share fraud, ex-Army man fights frozen accounts battle
One month after Moshi tragedy, PCMCs waste management struggles to recover
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Pothole-riddled roads worsen traffic congestion in Hinjewadi, techies face prolonged commutes
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Two women die in separate accidents involving PMPML buses
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Mule account holder arrested in Rs 20 lakh cyber fraud case
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Foundation laid for new Meghalaya House in Navi Mumbai
Shillong, Aug 8: The foundation stone for the new Meghalaya House at Kharghar, Navi Mumbai was jointly laid on Saturday by Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, marking a major step in interstate cooperation and in expanding Meghalayas institutional presence in the countrys commercial capital. The ceremony followed the [] The post Foundation laid for new Meghalaya House in Navi Mumbai first appeared on Highland Post .
Chichati waterfall trail draws over 600 tourists
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Rahul Gandhi Stands Alone Against Central Government, Says Bhai Jagatap
Mumbai, August 8: Maharashtra Congress leader Bhai Jagatap has responded to Congress MP Shashi Tharoors comments regarding Rahul Gandhis student-focused initiative, Students Echo. He emphasized that Rahul Gandhi is the only individual consistently fighting against the central government, becoming a voice for the people and addressing student issues seriously. Tharoor mentioned that Students Echo did ... Read more Rahul Gandhi Stands Alone Against Central Government, Says Bhai Jagatap
80-year-old accused of duping bizman of Rs64 lakh
DRI Nagpur seizes 2kg gold bars worth Rs3cr smuggled through Indo-Bangladesh border
Office accountant in Mumbai arrested for rape and blackmail
Unchecked construction turns Balewadi roads muddy, slippery and risky for residents
BSNL Duct Shifting Clears Way For Somalwar Road Work, NMC Eyes Fortnight Deadline
Palghars rain-hit residents to get Rs 39.86 crore aid from Maharashtra govt
Principals to face action if CHB recruitment fails to meet deadline: Higher edu director
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Tehsildar set to take over its ground, VHA knocks on CM & commissioners doors
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Loud bikes racing on Orange City Street turn evenings into nightmares for residents
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2 held from Chhatisgarh in Rs 94 lakh cheating case
Earthquake Strikes Nashik with Magnitude of 4.3
Nashik, August 8: An earthquake was felt in Nashik district of Maharashtra on Saturday night. According to the National Center for Seismology, the earthquake registered a magnitude of 4.3. The earthquake occurred at 10:59 PM on August 8. Its epicenter was located at a latitude of 20.424 degrees North and a longitude of 73.682 degrees ... Read more Earthquake Strikes Nashik with Magnitude of 4.3
Don't blindly follow others: Maharashtra FDA chief Mundhe to Gen Z
Maharashtra FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe on Saturday encouraged young people to take an active role in bringing about positive changes in society rather than simply drifting with the current
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Maharashtra CM orders fresh investigation of Siddhivinayak Temple donation case
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis gave directions to the Home Affairs Department to investigate last five years of the temples records from 2022 to 2026
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16-year-old leaves MP home, travels to Mumbai seeking role in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah show
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US accepting Irans conditions key to Strait of Hormuz reopening: IRGC
The statement comes as a US official stated on Friday (local time) that progress has been made in talks between Iran and Oman, which could lead to the reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz and restore oil exports disrupted by the five-month-old conflict
UCBs asked to join NUCFDC for tech support, RBI is proactive towards sector: Amit Shah
70% of the UCBs are from Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa and Karnataka.
Hormuz reopening depends on additional conditions: Iran FM Abbas Araghchi
According to Al Jazeera, Araghchi said that Tehran had been implementing Clause 5 of the 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) previously reached in Islamabad, under which traffic was expected to return to normal within a month
H5N1 bird flu cases in Australia surge to 203, Victoria steps up curbs
Australian Chief Veterinary Officer Beth Cookson said in a statement on Tuesday night that new confirmed detections of the H5N1 strain in South Australia (SA) and Victoria have taken the national total number of cases to 102, 81 of which have been in SA
UNICEF staffer placed on leave amid alleged spying claims, UN says
According to an investigation by the Drop Site news outlet based on leaked emails obtained by the hacking group Handala, Lichner allegedly provided confidential UN information to Israeli officials when he was serving at the UN Population Fund, reports Xinhua news agency
Bangladesh dengue outbreak intensifies, cases rise to 17,880
GM Saifur Rahman, Associate Professor in the Department of Zoology at the National University of Bangladesh, said that the latest figure reflects Dhakas combination of high population density, persistent Aedes mosquito breeding, and inadequate vector control measures
Dont Behave Like Delhi Police: Dipke Seeks Rude Cops Removal From Security
He accused the officer of being ude to visitors and trying to restrict and monitor people entering his residence in the Waluj MIDC area of the central Maharashtra city.
Uddhav Thackeray questions PMs meeting, assurance to Shinde faction amid Supreme Court hearing Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief, Uddhav Thackeray, on Saturday criticised Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his factions MPs meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Thackeray raised strong objections to PM Modis reported reassurance of, Do not fear, [] The post Uddhav Thackeray questions PMs meeting, assurance to Shinde faction amid Supreme Court hearing appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
The CJP founder accused the officer of being rude to visitors and trying to restrict and monitor people entering his residence in the Waluj MIDC area of the central Maharashtra city
Delhi man arrested for posing as airport employee, cheating woman of Rs 3 lakh
Police said the accused, Rajeev Kumar, was arrested on August 6 in Madhu Vihar, where he worked as a security guard at a retail store. They said the woman came in contact with the accused through social media in July 2024 and he allegedly introduced himself as an airport employee and offered to arrange a cabin crew job for her 20-year-old son
Indian Overseas Bank Announces Recruitment for 250 Local Bank Officer Positions
Chennai, August 8: The Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has officially announced the recruitment of 250 Local Bank Officer (LBO) positions across various states. This opportunity is aimed at young job seekers in the banking sector. The recruitment will take place in Tamil Nadu (100 positions), Karnataka (50 positions), Maharashtra (50 positions), and Gujarat (50 positions). ... Read more Indian Overseas Bank Announces Recruitment for 250 Local Bank Officer Positions
CISF, IIT Ropar sign MoU to strengthen cyber security in aviation sector
The agreement was signed on August 7, 2026, and is aimed at developing personnel with specialised skills to identify, respond to and manage cyber security threats affecting critical aviation infrastructure
Centre considering legislation for women farmers empowerment, says PM-EAC Chairman
S. Mahendra Dev describes the Maharashtra Women Farmers Empowerment Act, 2026 as a landmark law that other States can draw inspiration from
Tharoor's student protest remarks spark political row as BJP backs Congress MP
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's remarks that issues raised by the CJP-led student protests had already been highlighted by Rahul Gandhi have triggered a political debate. While the BJP backed Tharoor's assessment, Congress leaders defended Gandhi's focus on student issues and systemic examination reforms
Seven killed, 11 injured as private bus skids off road in Himachal's Chamba
The accident took place at around 7.15 am under Patwar Circle Bairagarh, according to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC). The bus was travelling from Bairagarh towards Chamba when it met with the accident
