According to the report, around 12 lakh candidates have applied for the MPSC Group C Combined Preliminary Examination 2026, for which more than 5,000 vacancies have been advertised
Festive season crackdown: Maharashtra FDA seizes food stock worth 63.45 crore
According to a press note issued by the FDA, officials inspected 9,667 food establishments across Maharashtra, issued 4,603 improvement notices and initiated action to cancel 25 licences and registrations
Maharashtra FDA seizes drugs, cosmetics worth 34.51 lakh, cancels 122 licences
The FDA urged citizens to report instances of illegal drug manufacturing or sales, as well as suspected substandard drugs, medical devices and cosmetics, to its commissioners office or the nearest district office
After backlash, bicycles get Pink Line Metro green signal
Drought strain on migrant workers, many head home in festival time
Man booked for drunk driving after car hits motorcycle in Bavdhan
Truck driver killed, two injured in head-on collision on Chakan-Shikrapur road
689 noise offences till Sept, cases trebled in 2 years in Maharashtra: DGP office
Drought now threatens Maharashtra's jowar belt, Solapur sees 'unprecedented' decline
Govt NOC to PMC for eight new CBSE schools in Pune
MPSC: Panel recommends over 16,000 Group C posts, one-year age relaxation for candidates
Diwali bonus dispute hits PMPML e-bus services; many trips cancelled, commuters stranded
Activists seek public release of all Moshi landfill collapse inquiry reports
After phone-in agitation, govt promises funds to clear contractors dues before Diwali
Pune customs personnel seize hydroponic weed worth Rs 3.72 crore at airport
Scooterist dies in hit-and-run
Borivli toddler on tricycle dies after being hit by doctors SUV
Scooterist faces case after he crashes into ACPs vehicle
BJP brass hit the street, Fadnavis & Gadkari accuse Congress of undermining democracy
Rs44 crore sanctioned for Amravati farmers hit by monsoon floods
Flamingos arrive early at Thane creek, greens flag missing protection for DPS lake
Man arrested for firing at ex-partner, her sister in Navi Mumbai
Private blood bank at Cooper Hospital among 3 suspended by FDA till Nov 7 over safety lapses
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 5: Ageas Federal Life Insurance, one of India's leading private life insurers, today launched Wealth Infinity Plan, a unit-linked life insurance plan that brings together long-term wealth creation and life insurance protection. Designed around two different financial horizons 1. Building towards a goal 2. Planning for the next Generation - the plan promises customers the freedom to choose investment funds and strategies that support each life stage.
Thane doctors rush to Mauritius with 300kg equipment, save woman shot in police firing
326 licences suspended across Maharashtra in pre-Diwali inspections: FDA
MSEDCL clerk arrested for murder of bedridden brother in Panvel flat
Police: No bursting of crackers on roads
Evergreen Actor Asha Parekh Brings Bollywoods Golden Era Alive In City
Awaaz Foundation, MPCB test firecrackers in Mumbai, all below 125 dB limit
Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited launches amnesty scheme 2026-27
FIR on inebriated man for verbally abusing, filming traffic police on duty in Mumbai
Mumbai records hottest day in Maharashtra with 36.9C at Colaba
BMC floats Rs 8,614-crore tender to concretise another 452 km of Mumbai roads
ED Busts Fake Tender Racket, Raids Locations In Tripura, Bengal, Maharashtra
The Enforcement Directorate conducted search and seizure operations at 13 locations across Tripura, West Bengal, and Maharashtra in connection with an alleged fake government tender racket. The probe targets a suspended IAS officer and co-conspirators involved in a money-laundering investigation, with victims defrauded of over Rs 44 crore.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis launched a blistering attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, alleging that under Gandhi
Congress leader Satej Patil on Thursday accused the Maharashtra government of attempting to take control of the Rs 4,000-crore Gokul cooperative dairy by retrospectively changing the law, alleging that the move was aimed at overturning the mandate secured by his panel in the board elections. Addressing a press conference, Patil termed the Maharashtra Cabinet
12 charged for unlawful assembly, road protest after Godhani fatal accident
Two Deaths In 34 Days: Heavy Vehicles Banned On Godhani Road From 6 Am To 10Pm
No forced land acquisition in Gadchiroli, committee to resolve issues: CM
CM Fadnavis to celebrate Diwali with farmers
Gokul not a national issue for RaGa to tweet, quorum deadlock forced nominee move: CM
Dhanteras rush drives Nagpurs markets, Rs500 crore business likely
Akot man gets life imprisonment for raping 82-year-old woman
ED searches 13 locations in Tripura, Bengal, Maharashtra over Rs 14-cr tender scam
Karjat farmers and tribals oppose hydropower projects, demand cancellation
The Karjat Taluka Paryavaran Bachao Sangharsh Samiti has submitted a detailed memorandum to the Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis through the Karjat tehsildar, demanding the permanent cancellation of both projects
Chhattisgarh: 711 grenade launcher shells recovered from Maoist hideout
Acting on specific intelligence inputs, a joint team comprising personnel from the Bijapur District Police, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and a Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) unit launched a targeted search operation
UPSC Civil Services Mains Result 2026 declared, check details here
Candidates who have cleared the mains will now appear for the personality test, which is the final stage of the Civil Services Examination. The interview dates will be announced by the commission in due course
Ranji Trophy Round-Up: Prithvi Shaw Shines As Maharashtra Humble Bengal By 10 Wickets
A relentless Mumbai eked out a 106-run victory over a resilient Railways to record their fourth outright win in the Ranji Trophy Group D clash and take their points tally to 27 in Mumbai on Thursday
Prices drop at FCIs wheat sales in major growing States as Indian govt doubles quantity
Barring Maharashtra, prices declined by Rs 59-344 a quintal this week, when 1.99 lakh tonnes were offered
Five Get Life Imprisonment Under MCOCA In Delhi
A Delhi court on Thursday sentenced five men to life imprisonment under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) for operating an organised crime syndicate. Special Judge Gaurav Rao ruled that there was o chance of any reformation for the accused, who were also fined Rs 5 lakh each. The court rejected defence pleas for leniency, citing the grave and heinous nature of their crimes and their repeated involvement.
SRTT tells charity commissioner its order tied hands on Mehli reply
In filings before Maharashtras charity commissioner, former Tata Trusts trustee Mehli Mistry questioned Venu Srinivasans vote after his trustee tenure expired and challenged Noel Tatas eligibility to serve on a charitable trust.
ED raids 13 premises in Maharashtra, Bengal and Tripura over fake tender scam
The central probe agency said on Thursday that the searches were carried out under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, targeting individuals and entities allegedly linked to the racket
INS Sahyadri arrives in Japan to participate in MALABAR 2026 naval exercise
The Eastern Fleet warship was accorded a welcome by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), highlighting the growing maritime cooperation between the two countries
DRDO successfully tests Pralay quasi-ballistic missile off Odisha coast
DRDO has successfully flight-tested the indigenously developed Pralay quasi-ballistic missile off Odisha's coast, with all test objectives met. The Defence Ministry said the successful user evaluation trial brings the missile's induction into the military closer
Pune Metro Line 3 records 50,000 passengers on Day 1
The District Court Metro Station emerged as the busiest station on the corridor, recording nearly 25,000 passengers. The station is an important interchange point, providing connectivity to Pune Railway Station and other parts of the city
Rahul Gandhi Backs Patil In Gokul Row
Rahul Gandhi criticises Maharashtra government's move to appoint five directors to Gokul Dairy after the Congress-backed panel won the recent election.
Hingoli RTO launches drive against private bus fare overcharging
The RTO has appealed to commuters who are charged excess fares to file complaints along with their tickets or receipts so that action can be taken against the operators
Indian Railways wins PM Surya Ghar award for solarising maximum govt buildings
The Ministry secured the top position in the category of Maximum Buildings Solarized by Central Ministries/Departments under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, setting an inspiring national benchmark for renewable energy adoption across public institutions
PMLA case against Maharashtra minister Hasan Mushrif and his sons shut
A special PMLA court has accepted the ED's closure report in the 2022 money laundering case against Maharashtra minister Hasan Mushrif and his sons after the Bombay High Court quashed the linked predicate proceedings
Beed: Family Booked Over Windmill Project Dispute
A family in Maharashtra's Beed district has been booked for allegedly obstructing a windmill installation project by Avaada Energy and demanding Rs 30 lakh, despite having received prior compensation for their land. They also sought jobs for their children and threatened company officials.
UGC regulations row: Centre plans panel to review UGC's new equity framework
The Centre on Thursday informed the Supreme Court that it is setting up a special committee to re-examine the University Grants Commission's (UGC) 2026 regulations aimed at promoting equity in higher education institutions
Ranji Trophy: Tripura stun Saurashtra; Mumbai get fourth win, Hyderabad edge Chhattisgarh
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Tripura pulled off one of the biggest upsets in the 2026/27 Ranji Trophy by defeating former champions Saurashtra by 133 runs on the final day of their Elite Group B clash. Set 342 to win, Saurashtra were undone once again by off-spinner Sandip Sarkar. He followed his first-innings figures of 4-48 with 4-81, and finished with eight wickets in the match. Arpit Vasavada made 89, the only half-century of the second innings for Saurashtra, and was the last man to be dismissed after he was run out by Manisankar Murasingh to seal a famous win for Tripura in Agartala. Sridam Paul was named Player of the Match for scores of 86 and 50. At the Brabourne Stadium, 42-time champions Mumbai beat Railways by 106 runs to get their fourth straight outright win of the season. Mumbai had to wait until the final session to clinch the victory. Railways were 250/5 at the last drinks break and seemed set to escape with a draw. Eshaan Goyal and Zubair Ali had rebuilt the innings from 83/5 in the 31st over with a 167-run sixth-wicket stand. But on the very first ball after drinks, Goyal attempted a paddle sweep off Musheer Khan, and Musheers brother Sarfaraz, anticipating the shot from first slip, moved swiftly towards leg slip to take the catch. A couple of overs later, Musheer had Ali caught at long-off. Raj Choudhary and Himanshu Sangwan dug in for a while in an attempt to take Railways to a draw. But Tanush Kotian removed Choudhary, and Musheer came back to dismiss Sangwan and wrap up the win for Mumbai, as Railways lost their last five wickets for 15 runs. Elsewhere, Hyderabad scraped home by one wicket against Chhattisgarh in a nail-biting chase of 259 at the Gymkhana Ground. At 220/9, Hyderabad looked beaten, but a 39-run last-wicket stand off 104 balls turned the game, and Rakshann Readdi finished it with a six over long-off. The win also took Hyderabad to the top of the Group B table with 20 points. At the Eden Gardens, Maharashtra thrashed Bengal by 10 wickets in an Elite Group C clash. Bad light had cut into play on three days, but Maharashtra still had time to secure a bonus point. Pradeep Dhade and Hitesh Walunj took four wickets each on day for as Bengal were bowled out for 186 in their second innings, leaving Maharashtra a target of 112 to chase. Openers Sachin Dhas and Prithvi Shaw knocked it off in just 19.4 overs. While Dhas was unbeaten on 61 off 68 balls with 10 fours, and reached his fifty in 43 deliveries, Shaw made an unbeaten 53 off 50 balls, laced with three fours and four sixes, and got his half-century in 47 balls. It was Maharashtras biggest win of the season and their second outright victory. The seven points took them to 19, past previous leaders Bengal, who suffered their first defeat of the season. In Ahmedabad, Gujarat crushed Kerala by an innings and 58 runs to get a bonus-point victory. Urvil Patels unbeaten 210 set up the win, while Arzan Nagwaswalla finished with match figures of 8-83, including 4-24 on the last day, as Kerala were bowled out for 197 after being made to follow on. Tamil Nadu needed three wickets on the final day, and Ajith Ram took them all, finishing with 7-48 to seal the win over Chandigarh. At the Air Force Complex Ground in Palam, Yash Dhulls first hundred of the season helped Delhi hold on for a draw against Services and take three points due to taking a first-innings lead. Chasing 320, Delhi slipped to 119/4 just before tea when Nitin Tanwar removed Ayush Doseja for 14. But Dhull stood firm and finished unbeaten on 104 off 104 balls, with 11 fours and two sixes. He reached his century off 102 deliveries, shortly before the teams shook hands with Delhi, ending on 168/4 after 38 overs. Services captain Rajat Paliwal completed a century in each innings, while ex-Delhi player Mohit Ahlawat made 142 as Services declared their second innings at 397/9. Elsewhere, several games ended in draws. Uttar Pradesh made 492, built on Adarsh Singhs 162 and Madhav Kaushiks 137, and Prashant Veer took 3-42, but they could not get a win over Baroda in Kanpur. Jammu and Kashmir piled up 555/6 and took a 170-run first-innings lead over Pondicherry, who batted out the game thanks to Ankit Sharmas 62 in Srinagar. Andhra replied to Punjabs 592/9 with 505/8 to secure a draw. Shaik Rasheed made 176, while Karan Shinde fell four runs short of a hundred. Rain cost Jharkhand plenty of overs against Odisha, who reached 280/7 on the final day as the match was drawn. Pukhraj Manns unbeaten 153 on the final day saved the game for Himachal Pradesh against Rajasthan. All three Plate Group matches produced results. Satyajeet Bachhav followed his first-innings 6-50 with figures of 7-33 as Sikkim beat Manipur by 201 runs. Nagaland bowled out Meghalaya for 172 in the second innings to win by 122 runs. Mizoram beat Arunachal Pradesh by an innings and 29 runs, with Chinmay Sutar making 175 and Bobby Zothansanga taking five wickets in the second innings. The Ranji Trophy will now take a break for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and resume in January.
ED raids 13 locations across three states, including Tripura, over Rs 14.55-crore tender scam
Guwahati: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted search and seizure operations at 13 locations across Tripura, West Bengal and Maharashtra in connection with an alleged fake government tender racket that reportedly defrauded a Nagpur-based company of approximately Rs 14.55 crore. The searches were carried out on November 4 by the EDs Agartala Sub-Zonal Office under [] The post ED raids 13 locations across three states, including Tripura, over Rs 14.55-crore tender scam appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Delhi Red Fort blast case: NIA court to hear arguements on framing of charges
New Delhi , November 5 : Special NIA court at Rouse Avenue on Thursday listed the Red Fort Delhi Blast case for hearing arguments on framing of charges from Friday onwards. This case pertains to the November 2025 Red Fort car bomb blast case. The NIA filed a charge sheet against several accused persons. One of them died in the deadly blast that took place near Red Fort in November 2025. Special NIA Judge Prashant Sharma on Thursday listed the matter for hearing arguements on behalf of the NIA from November 6. The court listed the matter for arguements from November 6 to November 27. The court will hear the arguments on behalf of the accused persons on November 14. The NIA had filed the first charge sheet against 11 accused persons. Accused Umar Un Nabi died in the blast. An Accused is absconding. A Supplementary charge sheet was also filed against 2 accused persons. The NIA filed a change sheet running in 7500 pages and cited more than 580 witnesses. Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) Madhav Khurana alongwith Trisha Mittal, Public Prosecutor Anil Dabas, appeared for the NIA. It was submitted that the First charge sheet against 11 accused was filed on May 14. Thereafter, a Supplementary charge sheet was filed on June 27, 2026 NIA made Aamir Rashid Mir, Jasir Bilal Wani, Dr. Muzamil Shakeel, Dr. Adeel Ahmed Rather, Dr. Shaheen Saeed, Mufti Irfan Ahmad Wagay, Soyab, Dr. Bilal Naseer Malla and Yasir Ahmad Dar as accused. According to the NIA, the high-intensity Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) explosion killed 11 people and injured several others, besides causing extensive damage to nearby property. The agency has invoked provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Explosive Substances Act, Arms Act and Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act. Among those chargesheeted is the alleged main conspirator, Dr. Umer Un Nabi, whose proceedings are proposed to be abated owing to his death. The remaining accused named in the prosecution complaint are Aamir Rashid Mir, Jasir Bilal Wani, Dr. Muzamil Shakeel, Dr. Adeel Ahmed Rather, Dr. Shaheen Saeed, Mufti Irfan Ahmad Wagay, Soyab, Dr. Bilal Naseer Malla and Yasir Ahmad Dar. The NIA alleged that all the accused were associated with Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH), an offshoot of Al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), which was declared a terrorist organisation by the Ministry of Home Affairs in 2018. According to the agency, the chargesheet is based on an extensive investigation conducted across Jammu & Kashmir, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Delhi-NCR. The prosecution complaint reportedly contains 588 oral testimonies, over 395 documents and more than 200 seized material exhibits. The NIA has alleged a larger jihadi conspiracy involving radicalised individuals, including medical professionals, allegedly inspired by AQIS/AGuH ideology. Investigators claimed the accused reorganised the outfit as AGuH Interim during a secret meeting in Srinagar in 2022. The agency further alleged that the accused launched an operation titled Operation Heavenly Hind aimed at overthrowing the democratically elected government and imposing Sharia rule. According to the probe agency, the accused allegedly recruited members, spread extremist ideology, stockpiled arms and ammunition and manufactured explosives using commercially available chemicals. The NIA claimed that the explosive substance used in the blast was Triacetone Triperoxide (TATP), allegedly prepared after multiple experiments. The investigation also allegedly revealed illegal procurement of prohibited weapons, including AK-47 rifles, Krinkov rifles and country-made pistols, along with experiments involving rocket-based and drone-mounted IEDs targeting security establishments. The agency stated that scientific and forensic examination, including DNA fingerprinting and voice analysis, helped establish the identity of the deceased accused, Dr. Umer Un Nabi. (ANI)
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis defends government decision on Gokul Dairy election amid Rahul Gandhi
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Maharashtra's Food and Drug Administration inspected 9,667 food establishments between September 1 and November 3, suspending 954 licences and seizing food stock worth Rs 63.45 crore.
Shaw speaks about Team India's comeback after Maharashtra's win over Bengal
In the match against Bengal, Prithvi Shaw scored 12 runs in 21 balls, including two boundaries in the first innings. Later, he smashed an unbeaten 53 runs off 50 balls, with the help of three boundaries and four maximums
Diwali food safety drive: FDA suspends 326 licences, seizes stock worth Rs 44 cr
The Maharashtra FDA issued 1,501 improvement notices, collected 3,864 food samples and seized 1,886.44 metric tonnes of food stock, an official statement said
2021 Antilia bomb-scare: Bombay HC cancels Mumbai ex-cop Sachin Vaze's bail
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 5 (IANS) In a setback to controversial Mumbai ex-cop Sachin Vaze, the Bombay High Court on Thursday cancelled bail granted to him by a lower court in the 2021 Antilia bomb-scare and Mansukh Hiran murder cases. A bench of Justices Girish Kulkarni and Neela Gokhale passed the order while accepting an appeal filed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), against the September 29 order of a special court granting bail to Vaze. The impugned order of the special court is quashed and set aside. The appeal by the NIA is allowed, the High Court order said. Vaze is an accused in the Antilia bomb scare case, wherein an SUV laden with explosives was recovered near industrialist Mukesh Ambani's Mumbai residence in February 2021. Hiren was one of a possible witness in the case who was later found murdered. The High Court had earlier imposed an interim stay on the bail granted to the former Assistant Police Inspector Vaze by the Special NIA Court, resulting in Vaze remaining in judicial custody in Thane Central Prison where he has been lodged for the past five years. The NIA had opposed the controversial dismissed cop's bail, claiming that Vaze could tamper with witnesses and destroy evidence. He (Vaze) was earlier charged in a fake encounter case. He was a police officer who had the duty of protecting the public. But he himself indulged in criminal activities where he not just tried to instill fear and terror but he murdered a person, the NIA's lawyer said. Earlier while hearing the NIA's appeal in October, the High Court expressed surprise over Vaze's lifestyle, including the use of high-end cars. The bench also flagged Vaze's extended stay of about 100 days in a room booked at the Oberoi hotel, asking how an officer of the rank of Assistant Police Inspector could afford to drive high-end vehicles. The High Court said that these aspects of Vaze's financial situation, conduct, and professional record were relevant to assessing the charges against him. Additional Solicitor General Anil Singh, representing the NIA, shared with the High Court witness statements that mentioned that Vaze used expensive and luxury vehicles while he was an Assistant Police Inspector. During the hearing, Anil Singh read out a witness statement, which said that Vaze travelled in a black Mercedes and asked those accompanying him to turn off their mobile phones. The court then asked whether the Mercedes belonged to Vaze and whether there was any evidence that the vehicle was registered in his name. After the NIA responded in the affirmative, the court asked whether it was normal for an Assistant Police Inspector to own such an expensive car. The court remarked, Since we have not yet seen an Assistant Police Inspector driving a Mercedes... The court also sought information from the NIA regarding Vaze's other vehicles and reviewed a list of five vehicles he used while serving as Assistant Police Inspector. This list included a white BMW, a black Volvo, a white Mercedes, a white Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, and another black Mercedes. Seeing the number of vehicles, the court said, He (Sachin Vaze) owns five vehicles... The court noted that, according to statements submitted by the NIA, Vaze travelled in a high-end Mercedes to the Mumbai Police Commissioner's office and the Maharashtra Chief Minister's residence, 'Varsha'. NIA's lawyer Anil Singh also told the court that Vaze had stayed at a seven-star hotel in South Mumbai for around 100 days. The court asked how a police officer, earning a monthly salary of around Rs 90,000 at the time, could afford such an expensive lifestyle. The NIA said that these vehicles owned and used by Vaze are being linked to alleged extortion in the case.
Centre launches 9th tranche of e-auction for critical mineral blocks
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) The Union Mines Ministry on Thursday launched the ninth tranche of e-auction for critical and strategic mineral blocks, together with the third tranche of the auction for Grant of Exploration Licence (EL) blocks. The launch was officiated by Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy, with Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant as Chief Guest. A total of 20 critical and strategic mineral blocks are being put up for auction in the ninth tranche. Five critical mineral blocks are located in Chhattisgarh, while Rajasthan, Telangana, and West Bengal account for three each. Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra each have two blocks, followed by Bihar and Andhra Pradesh with one each. The blocks contain critical minerals such as graphite, vanadium, gallium, titanium, tungsten, and scandium. These are used as critical elements in clean energy technologies, electric mobility, advanced manufacturing, fertilisers, defence, aerospace, electronics, and other strategic industries, thereby strengthening India's mineral security and supporting the country's energy transition, an official statement said. In the previous eight tranches, 100 unique critical and strategic mineral blocks were offered, of which 64 have been successfully auctioned. Alongside the ninth tranche, the Ministry of Mines also launched the third tranche of the auction of exploration licences. Exploration Licences, introduced through Section 10BA of the MMDR Act, enable private investment in the exploration of 29 critical and deep-seated minerals specified in the Seventh Schedule of the Act, opening up exploration to private industry even before mining begins. So far, 11 EL blocks have been successfully auctioned in two tranches. The government has notified the Mineral (Auction) Third Amendment Rules, 2026 on October 16, reducing the minimum number of Technically Qualified Bidders required for the second round from three to two for Part D minerals. The change, built into the tender documents for both tranches, addresses a key reason blocks have gone unsold. Letters of Intent will now be issued automatically through the Unified Mining Portal. These build on earlier reforms, including the Mineral (Auction) Second Amendment Rules, 2025 and Insurance Surety Bonds, aimed at improving ease of doing business and investor confidence. The sale of tender documents for both auction processes commenced on Thursday. The last date for purchase of the tender document is January 1, 2027 (by 5 p.m. IST), and the last date for submission of bids (Technical Bid and Initial Price Offer) is January 7, 2027. Critical Mineral Blocks (Composite Licence and Mining Lease) will be auctioned online through a transparent two-stage ascending forward auction, where the bidder quoting the highest percentage of revenue share wins. Exploration Licence Blocks will be auctioned online through a transparent two-stage descending reverse auction, where the bidder quoting the lowest percentage share of the revenue share of the future lessee wins. Details are available on the MSTC e-auction platform at: https://www.mstcecommerce.com/auctionhome/mlcln/
Rainfall deficit, fund crunch leave Maharashtra battling drought
Roughly 15 million farmers in Maharashtra are getting anxious about the Rs 5,000 that the government promised as advance relief for their crops, which withered due to the extraordinary drought that has gripped the state. This relief is due by Diwali, as per a voluntary promise by the state, but that date is very closeDiwali 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 .
Mushrif Money Laundering Case Closed By PMLA Court
A special PMLA court in Mumbai has accepted the Enforcement Directorate's closure report in a 2022 money laundering case against Maharashtra minister Hasan Mushrif and his sons. This decision follows the Bombay High Court quashing the linked predicate offenses, which are essential for a PMLA case to proceed.
India Comeback Always At Back Of My Mind: Prithvi Shaw
Shaw has managed two half-centuries in seven innings this Ranji Trophy season, with his highest score of 70 coming against Delhi in Maharashtra's opening match
Goa records most marine mammal strandings, CMFRI maps 161 cases
Digital Desk | Kochi, Nov 5 (IANS) Goa has reported the highest number of marine mammal strandings along the Indian coast, with 113 cases during 2024-25. Kerala came next with 13 cases, followed by Maharashtra with 11, according to a study by the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI). The institute has now developed a digital map to track such incidents and help protect marine mammals. The map uses Geographic Information System (GIS) technology and brings together around 1,300 location records covering 32 marine mammal species. The study was led by CMFRI Senior Scientist Ratheesh Kumar Raveendran. It was presented at an international symposium on fisheries and remote sensing being held at the institute. Humpback dolphins topped the list of stranded marine mammals, with 82 cases. Indo-Pacific finless porpoises came next with 44 cases. The data were collected through CMFRI's marine mammal stranding network. The network works through staff at the institute's regional centres along the Indian coast. The records were also supported by verified information from trained volunteers and open-access databases. One such source was the Marine Mammal Research and Conservation Network of India. The new digital platform provides details of where the animals were found, their species, the incidents and possible causes of death. It also allows users to study when and where strandings take place. The map is expected to help identify areas where such incidents are more common. It will also help researchers and government agencies study possible threats to marine mammals and plan better conservation measures. Ratheesh Kumar Raveendran said the information would help researchers, policymakers and conservation agencies identify important areas and improve their response to stranding incidents. He also stressed the need for better coordination and stronger networks to report such cases. The study also pointed out the need for field checks, DNA tests to identify species and mapping of locations to understand why marine mammals get stranded. The three-day international symposium is being jointly organised by the Trevor Platt Science Foundation, the Department of Chemical Oceanography of Cochin University of Science and Technology, CMFRI and the Marine Biological Association of India. Union Earth Sciences Ministry Secretary Srinivasa Kumar Tummala will inaugurate the valedictory session on Friday.
Maharashtra CEO asks officials to ensure every voter claim is examined carefully
Maharashtra CEO S Chockalingam stressed that officials must handle every application carefully and transparently, ensuring that no application remains pending
India, Guatemala explore trade opportunities in textiles, construction
India and Guatemala have discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation and expanding economic ties, with plans to organise buyer-seller meetings in textiles, construction materials, waste management, two-wheelers and CCTV systems
EC announces voter roll revision in 6 states and UTs; draft rolls on Nov 30
The Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls will cover Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha, Mizoram, Sikkim, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman and Diu
