Madhya Pradesh: Congress calls for CBI probe into cough syrup row
Calling it an offence of culpable homicide, he also demanded that a case be registered against the drug controller, and the Principal Secretary of the state health department be removed from the post
Bihar elections: AIMIM to contest for 100 seats, provide a third alternative
The party, headed by Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi, claimed that it was aiming to build a third alternative in Bihar, where politics has, for years, been all about the BJP-led NDA and the Congress-RJD combine
Out with friends for dinner, medical student gang-raped in West Bengal
The incident occurred outside a private medical college campus in Durgapur on Friday night when the second-year student went out with one of her friends for dinner, her family members said
Roman artefact resurfaces in a New Orleans backyard
Santoro reached out to her classical archaeologist colleague Susann Lusnia, who realised that the slab was a 1900-year-old grave marker of a Roman sailor
US to impose 100 per cent tariffs on Chinese imports starting November 1
The president expressed frustration with new export controls placed on rare earth elements by China and said on social media that there seems to be no reason to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping as part of an upcoming trip to South Korea
Benjamin Netanyahu threatens to break the peace deal in Gaza
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who unilaterally ended a ceasefire in March, hinted that Israel might renew its offensive if Hamas does not give up its weapons
NEET UG 2025 seat matrix revised: NMC adds 9,075 new seats for MBBS admissions, check details here
The National Medical Commission has significantly increased the NEET UG 2025 MBBS seat matrix, adding 9,075 new seats across various states, including Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. While 456 seats were removed due to court cases, the total number of MBBS seats now stands at 1,26,600 for the 2025-26 academic year.
I understand that science does not have all the answers, but I would respect the ones it does
Abandoned twins: Kripa and Kripi
The ancient story challenges modern gender roles. It is a far more fluid imagination.
This isnt merely righteousness but also a quality of goodness
Yes it is a very important mission. But its not political, its cinematic, Sir Starmer said.
Mumbai weather: No rain, warm temperatures; AQI improves
Mumbaikars can expect a sunny and warm day today, ideal for outdoor plans, with temperatures reaching 30.8C. While yesterday's air quality was poor, slight improvement is anticipated, though sensitive groups should remain cautious. The coming week promises more sunshine, but prepare for patchy rain on October 16-17. Stay informed for a pleasant week ahead.
Sacked CISF cop produced two movies, drove 30L car
As Bandra Municipality bldg razed, a family traces link to lost plaque
Labourer killed by co-workers over work dispute and money in Mumbai
Raut Proposes All-Party Delegation To Meet ECI, Invites Fadnavis To Join
Mr. Raut has also invited Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to join the delegation, which is scheduled to meet Maharashtra Chief Electoral Officer S. Chockalingam on October 14 at 12:30 PM.
Mumbai: Revenue head reviews Thanes development at meeting
Two held with mephedrone valued at Rs 2.96 lakh on Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway
Mumbai: Commuters org gives suggestions to cut rail mishaps
Mumbai: Senior citizen duped of Rs 1 crore in share trading scam, FIR filed
In a 1st, PM launches joint mobility app Mumbai One
Three fake Customs officers nabbed at Mumbai Airport
Architects appointed to design two mangrove parks in Navi Mumbai
Mumbai: Man held for killing elderly roommate
State govt forms assurance committee to fulfil all pending commitments in 90 days
Mumbai: Uttan residents complain of unresolved water contamination issues
Mumbai: Tata Memorial Centre launches initiative to standardise breast cancer treatment across India
Brick fall death: Site engnr & manager arrested; kin demand arrest of bldr
Flamingo haven Navi Mumbai lake to be developed? Worried greens write to Maharashtra CM
Team Thackeray Protests Over Farmers' Distress, Demands Loan Waiver
Former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray and his party- the Shiv Sena (UBT)- launched a protest on Friday demanding immediate relief for farmers, including a complete loan waiver and compensation of Rs 50,000 per hectare.
Passenger held at Mumbai airport with 60 exotic wildlife smuggled from Bangkok
Four shot dead during homecoming weekend in Mississippi town
The shootings happened in the downtown area of the small town of Leland, Mississippi, where people had gathered following the game, said Simmons, who represents people in that region
`Mr Prime Minister, you are great`, writes Trump on framed photo with Modi
The United States will continue to work with India to strengthen our strategic partnership and promote a safer, stronger, and more prosperous Indo-Pacific region, read a statement issued by the US Embassy in India
Prayer meet organised to demand reopening of kabutarkhanas in Mumbai
Raj Thackeray In All-Party Team To Meet Poll Body, D Fadnavis Also Invited
Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut has written an open letter to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, inviting him to join an all-party delegation that will meet Maharashtra's Chief Electoral Officer S Chokalingam on October 14.
Maha DCM Shinde slams oppn for politicising flood relief, shedding crocodile tears
Rs 452 crore deposits lying unclaimed in 11.4 lakh bank accounts in Maharashtras Thane district
Two gold smuggling masterminds held
Police arrest security guard for molesting girl in Kalyan near Mumbai
Multi-crore investment fraud: Court orders to distribute 43% of recovered funds among victims
Mumbai Metro lines 2A and 7 timings changed for Oct 12-18 period
To save marine ecology, Maha sets min legal size for netting & selling fish in market
Ex-CISF Personnel Arrested For `Job Scam; `Spent Money On Producing Films
Mumbai, Oct 11: The Economic Offences Wing of Mumbai Police on Saturday arrested a former personnel of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) from Delhi for allegedly running a fake job racket, an official said. Nilesh Kashiram Rathod (38), a resident of Akola district of Maharashtra, had produced two Marathi films with the ill-gotten money, he said. Rathod has cases registered against him in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Akola, Pune and also outside Maharashtra, and is suspected to have cheated people [] The post Ex-CISF Personnel Arrested For `Job Scam; `Spent Money On Producing Films appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Government's relief package for rain-hit farmers 'biggest joke in history': Uddhav Thackeray
Uddhav Thackeray has called the Maharashtra government's farmer relief package a 'joke'. He demanded a complete loan waiver for farmers affected by rains and floods. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde accused Thackeray of shedding crocodile tears. The state government announced a compensation package of Rs 31,000 crore. Thackeray claimed the actual aid was much lower.
Rs 452 cr Deposits Lying Unclaimed in 11 Lakh Accounts of Banks in Maharashtra's Thane
A special awareness campaign has been launched to help people reclaim these funds, an official said
Maharashtra government suspends farm loan recovery in rain-affected tehsils
Earlier this week, the State Government announced a compensation package of 31,628 crore for farmers who suffered massive losses due to rains and floods
Goa Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant lit the world's tallest 125-foot agarbathi at the International Purple Fest Goa 2025. This towering tribute, crafted by Cycle Pure Agarbathi, celebrated inclusion and India's heritage with a unique fragrance. The event blended tradition and innovation, offering a multi-sensory experience for all attendees.
Top 10 Indian states men prefer to work in
The India Skills Report 2025 reveals rising employability among men, reaching 53.46% in 2025. Male professionals prefer working in Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, and Haryana. These states offer career growth, infrastructure, and supportive ecosystems. Employers can use this insight for recruitment, while men can align career choices with high-opportunity regions.
PM Modi must clarify exclusion of women journalists from Afghan event: Priyanka
Priyanka Gandhi criticised the government for allowing insult of women journalists and questioned PM Modi whether his recognition of women`s rights is convenient posturing from one election to another
Former NCB officer Sameer Wankhede has filed a defamation suit against Netflix and Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment over the series 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood'. He claims the show maligns his reputation and insults anti-drug agencies, stating the legal action is personal and for self-respect. Wankhede seeks damages and an injunction against the series' distribution.
US, Venezuela clash at UN emergency meet over Caribbean strikes
The Trump administration has said three of the targeted boats set out to sea from Venezuela. The strikes, which the US said killed 21 people, followed a buildup of US maritime forces in the Caribbean unlike any seen in recent times
Govt releases special coins, stamps to mark 100 years of RSS
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a specially designed commemorative postage stamp and coin on October 1, highlighting the RSS`s contributions to the nation on the occasion of the organisation`s centenary celebrations
Indonesia bars Israeli athletes from gymnastics world championship
The event, scheduled for October 19-25 in the world`s most populous Muslim-majority nation, is expected to feature more than 500 athletes from 79 countries. Israeli athletes were reportedly among those set to compete, but coordinating minister for legal affairs and human rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra said the government would not allow them entry
ED arrests Reliance Power CFO in Rs 68 crore fake bank guarantee case
Pal was taken into custody on Friday night under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) after being questioned by ED officials. He will be produced before a special court, where the agency is expected to seek his custodial remand
Fake customs officers nabbed at Mumbai airport for extorting passenger
Three private company employees at Mumbai Airport were arrested for impersonating customs officers and attempting to extort money from an arriving passenger. The trio, identified as Salman Idris Khan, Pramod Chhabban Kamble, and Darshit Mohan Raut, were apprehended after the passenger reported their suspicious behavior. Further investigation revealed an associate supplied them with passenger details.
ED arrests Reliance Power CFO in Rs 68 crore fake bank guarantee PMLA case
NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested the CFO of industrialist Anil Ambani's group company Reliance Power in a money laundering case linked to issuance of an alleged fake bank guarantee of Rs 68 crore, official sources said on Saturday. Ashok Pal was taken into custody on Friday night under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) after he was questioned by the agency, they said. He will be produced before a special court on Saturday and the agency will seek his remand for custodial interrogation, according to the sources. The case pertains to a bank guarantee of Rs 68.2 crore submitted to the Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) on behalf of Reliance NU BESS Limited, a subsidiary of Reliance Power, which was found to be fake. The company was formerly known as Maharashtra Energy Generation Limited. The accused company, which allegedly operated a racket for providing fake bank guarantees for business groups, was identified by the ED as Odisha-based Biswal Tradelink. As part of the investigation, the ED carried out searches against the company and its promoters in August and arrested its Managing Director, Partha Sarathi Biswal. The money laundering case stems from a November 2024 FIR of Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW). It was alleged that the company was engaged in issuing fake bank guarantees against a commission of 8 per cent. The Reliance Group had then said that Reliance Power had been a victim of fraud, forgery and cheating conspiracy in this case and it had made due disclosures in this context to the stock exchange on November 7, 2024. A group spokesperson said a criminal complaint was lodged by them against the third party (accused company) with Delhi Police's EOW in October 2024 and the due process of law would follow. The ED sources had said that the Bhubaneswar-based company was using an email domain -- s-bi.co.in -- similar to sbi.co.in to create a facade of genuineness that the communication was being sent by the State Bank of India (SBI), the country's largest lender. The fake domain was used to send forged communication to the SECI, they said. The ED's preliminary investigation, according to the sources, indicated that the company also facilitated fake bills for commission and used multiple undisclosed bank accounts. Suspicious transactions worth crores of rupees were done through these bank accounts, they said. The company is a mere paper entity as its registered office is a residential property belonging to a relative of Biswal. No company records were found at the address during the searches, the sources had said.
Maharashtra's draft rules for vehicle aggregators cap surge pricing, limit working hours of drivers
The state government has invited objections and suggestions from stakeholders on the draft rules, which are in line with the central guidelines, by October 17.
Maharashtra govt suspends farm loan recovery in rain-affected tehsils
Maharashtra government offers relief to farmers in 34 districts impacted by heavy rains. Measures include loan rationalisation and a one-year suspension of recovery from cooperatives. Exam fees for Class 10 and 12 students in affected areas will be waived. Electricity bills for three months are also being waived. Crops across 65 lakh hectares were damaged between June and September.
Maharashtra will no longer permit single-gender schools, mandating all institutions to become co-ed. The policy aims to foster gender equality, mutual respect, and social skills, while merging boys and girls schools under one registration. Critics caution that cultural and regional sensitivities may affect implementation, especially in conservative communities, making careful planning, teacher training, and community engagement essential for success.
Money laundering probe: ED arrests Reliance Power CFO, Anil Ambani's aide Ashok Kumar Pal from Delhi
A senior Reliance Power executive, Ashok Kumar Pal, has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering probe. The ED is investigating alleged financial irregularities and diversion of approximately Rs 3,000 crore in loans disbursed by Yes Bank. This arrest follows a large-scale operation targeting entities linked to Reliance Anil Ambani Group firms.
Sand sculpture at Puri beach seeks Justice for Zubeen Garg
Pattnaik crafted a 6-ft-long sand sculpture, depicting the singer`s portrait alongside the message, Justice for Zubeen Garg
Russian strikes wound at least 20 in Ukraines capital
Ukraines air force said on Friday that Russias barrage included 465 strike and decoy drones, as well as 32 missiles of various types
New species of ancient marine reptile discovered from rare UK fossil find
Although it joined the museums extensive ichthyosaur collection, it remained unstudied until this recent research, whose findings were published on October 10
Chinese lantern structure can shift shapes
The basic lantern object is made by cutting a polymer sheet into a diamond-like parallelogram shape, then cutting a row of parallel lines across the centre of each sheet
New 3D printing tech creates ultra-strong materials
Instead of using light to harden a resin pre-infused with metal precursors, as previous methods have done, the team created a 3D scaffold using a simple water-based gel called a hydrogel
In a notable move from the usual emotion-based approach, PM Narendra Modis recent speech to Mumbaikars touched on good governance and progress, indicating a clear eye on the BMC polls
Anti-drunk driving messages must be reinforced
A huge tragedy has been averted. Other vehicles could have been hit because of his driving
Russias Baltika beer to enter India in 2026, set to debut in Maharashtra & UP
The brewery, known for its numbered beer series from 0 to 9, said its flagship collection will be introduced first, with plans to create a beer specifically for Indian tastes later
Schools info on safety on portal not enough, give specifics: HC
Toilets not cleaned well, hostel monitor beats up 12 kids, held
Few confirmatory tests for dengue conducted in Mumbai
Customs clears path for Mumbais Mahim Fort restoration
First pile-up of 3 vehicles on road leading to Navi Mumbai airport, one injured
DRI busts gold smuggling racket at Mumbai airport, 3 staffers among 11 arrested
Banakacharla Gets a Maha Block
The Maharashtra government has written to the Union Jal Shakti ministry on October 8, primarily saying that if any lower riparian state were to be allowed to use flood or all waters on the Godavari, then Maharashtra reserves the right to do so
Maharashtra Ministers Loan Waiver Addiction Remake Sparks Row
Babasaheb Patils remarks draw sharp criticism amid farmers flood losses; he later apologises
4 held at airport with 12cr drugs
White House slams Nobel Committee, says it placed `politics over peace`
The Nobel Committee proved they place politics over peace, White House Director of Communications Steven Cheung said in a social media post, hours after Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was declared the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize
Labourer falls to death from the 13th floor of Mumbai building
Navi Mumbai constable caught accepting Rs 3 lakh bribe to help Pocso accused
Thane crime branch arrests third accused in ongoing drug case
Illegal blgs case: ED chargesheet against ex-VVCMC chief, others
First pile-up of 3 vehicles on road leading to Navi Mumbai airport, no fatality
Nagar kirtan honours Sikh guru's 350th anniversary, to depart from Mumbai October 12
Maharashtra government announces draft rules for app-based aggregators of public transport vehicles
These rules are applicable to the app-based public transport services, including e-rickshaws, Ola, Uber, Rapido, and others, aiming for discipline, transparency and passenger safety in services
Family demands arrest after woman dies from falling brick at Mumbai construction site
Cough syrup deaths: TN-based pharma firm owner under 10-day remand
BHOPAL: Ranganathan Govindan, the owner of Tamil Nadu-based pharmaceutical unit that manufactured contaminated Coldrif cough syrup linked to the death of 23 children in Madhya Pradesh, was reportedly remanded on Friday. Arrested from Chennai on Wednesday-Thursday night , Ranganathan was brought on transit remand from Chennai by the special investigation team (SIT) of MPs Chhindwara district police to Nagpur by flight on Friday morning. He was subsequently taken in heavy police custody from Nagpur to Parasia police station in MPs Chhindwara district, where he was kept for some hours, before being taken for production before the court of judicial magistrate first class (JMFC) Shailendra Uike, under heavy police presence. Amid shouts of Faansi Do, Faansi Do (hang him to death), as Ranganathan was taken out of the police vehicle, some angry persons reportedly tried to attack him, but the alert police foiled their bid. The sudden incident led to Ranganathans spectacle falling on the ground. He was subsequently produced before the court, which remanded him into ten days custody of the 12-member strong SIT of Chhindwara police, which is probing the case. In a related development, the head of Parasia Advocates body Shyam Kumar Sahu said that the entire advocate fraternity of Parasia block has resolved not to defend Ranganathan in the court and neither allow any advocate from outside to contest his case. Ranganathans Wednesday-Thursday night arrest from Chennai is the second arrest within six days in the case registered at the Parasia police station on the complaint of local block medical officer (BMO) on October 4. Earlier on October 4 night, government doctor Dr Pravin Soni, who had prescribed the Coldrif cough syrup at his private clinic, to most of the kids who died later, was arrested by the SITa development which has enraged the doctor fraternity across the country. Then the Chhindwara district police in MP had lodged an FIR against the cough syrup manufacturer company, Chhindwara-based government doctor Dr Pravin Soni and others u/s BNS Sections 105 and 276 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder and adulteration of drugs), besides Section 27A of Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940, which deals with manufacturing, stocking, selling and offering for sale spurious and adulterated medicines. The sections under which the FIR was lodged at the Parasia police station on the complaint of a health department official, carry a punishment ranging between ten years in jail and life imprisonment. Meanwhile, according to the official bulletin released by the Chhindwara chief medical and health officer (CMHO) office on Friday, so far 20 kids from Chhindwara district have died at hospitals in Nagpur, Chhindwara and other places. As many as six kids remain critical, out of which two are admitted at hospitals in Nagpur (Maharashtra). With 20 kids from Chhindwara, two from Betul and one from Pandhurna districts having died due to acute kidney failure induced by Coldrif cough syrup poisoning since September 2, the total toll stands at 23 currently. Cough syrup deaths: SC rejects PIL seeking CBI probe, nationwide drug safety review
