Provisions requiring prior notice, declarations, reporting and police scrutiny of religious conversions could subject matters of faith, marriage and personal choice to intrusive State oversight, says Joint Civil Society
Maharashtra FDA Launches AI-Enabled Portal For Public Reporting Of Food Safety Violations
Maharashtra FDA has rolled out an AI-driven, multilingual voice platform that converts spoken complaints into structured regulatory actions to hold food safety violators accountable.
West Asia War: US announces new sanctions against Iran amid rising tensions
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced plans to intensify economic pressure on Iran through expanded secondary sanctions targeting digital assets, technology, gold, aviation and shipping. The US also sanctioned 60 individuals, companies and vessels linked to Irans oil and other activities
Gurmeet Ram Rahim gets 21-day parole, set for 17th release from jail since 2017
His latest temporary release comes a few months after he was granted a 30-day parole on May 26. He had remained at the Dera Sacha Sauda headquarters during that period
7-yr-old 'with fever' dies at Maha ashram school; 26 in hosp
A 7-year-old student at a residential school in Palghar, Maharashtra, has died from high fever and breathing difficulties, leading to the hospitalisation of 26 other students with similar symptoms. This incident follows recent deaths of tribal girls in another Maharashtra ashram school due to snakebite, highlighting ongoing concerns about student safety and health in such facilities.
Palghar ashram school student dies after high fever, 26 others hospitalised
A 7-year-old Class 1 student at an ashram school in Maharashtra's Palghar district died after developing high fever and breathing difficulties. Twenty-six other students have been hospitalised with cold, cough and fever symptoms
Maharashtra Mahayuti to contest upcoming elections together, says Bawankule
Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti alliance will contest upcoming elections together and avoid critical or contradictory remarks against allies, state Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said after a meeting of alliance leaders in Mumbai
India's sugar stocks adequate despite price rise, ISMA assures consumers
ISMA Director General Deepak Ballani said the sharp increase in sugar prices over the past 15-20 days was driven largely by market sentiment, speculative buying and concerns over short-term supply, rather than any structural shortage. He said crop-related developments and global market conditions had also influenced prices
Gujarat on H1N1 alert amid seasonal flu cases, minister urges preparedness
A high-level review meeting was held in Gandhinagar under Pansheriya's chairmanship to assess the state's preparedness against H1N1 and review measures taken to control water-borne and mosquito-borne diseases during the monsoon
US plans mass revocation of up to 200,000 visas held by asylum seekers
The Trump administration is preparing to revoke up to 200,000 B1 and B2 visas held by foreigners who have applied or are seeking asylum in the US. The proposed move could become the largest mass visa revocation in US history and is expected to face legal challenges
India-China border talks: NSA Doval arrives in Beijing for 25th round of talks
National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, Indias Special Representative (SR) on the India-China Boundary Question, has already arrived in Beijing on a two-day visit at the invitation of Wang Yi, Foreign Minister and Member of Politburo of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China
From Thai to Japanese food: Indulge in these new menus in Mumbai this week
Weekly fix of new menus food corner
H-1B visa: US proposes $103,265 fee for employers hiring foreign workers
The Department of Homeland Security said the fee would apply to every cap-subject petition, including filings for workers eligible under the advanced degree exemption. Employers would pay it when filing the petition and in addition to all other applicable fees or payments
S Jaishankar meets Putin, Lavrov in Moscow to discuss India-Russia ties
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow, discussing India-Russia ties, regional hotspots and global issues
Maharashtra engineering admission 2026: Third CAP list offers seats to 1,16,690 students
Palghar: Man who lost leg in 2024 shark attack awaits forest dept compensation
More than two years after a bull shark attack left him without his left leg, Palghar fisherman Hitesh Govari is still waiting for compensation promised by the Maharashtra Forest Department
Madras Day is being celebrated as a weeklong affair of immersive programming in Chennai, nudging us to think out aloud if Mumbai should also raise a toast over its date with history
Nepals first modern tunnel road opens to public
Nepal has opened its first modern road tunnel, the 2.688-km Nagdhunga passage, to small private vehicles on a trial basis. Vehicles carrying up to nine passengers can now use the tunnel, which connects Kathmandu with other districts
Mahayuti allies agree not to criticise each other: Bawankule
Mumbai: The constituents of the ruling Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra have decided to contest upcoming elections together and refrain from making critical or contradictory remarks against each other, senior BJP leader and Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said on Monday, August 24. Even if the upcoming elections are local polls, it was decided that they would 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 .
Prioritise safety while celebrating festivals
Our reports stated that a speed breaker has been removed from the stretch, so vehicles carrying the idol from workshop to mandal have a smooth stretch to move on
Horror at Maharashtra factory, worker falls into boiling jaggery cauldron; dies
Horror at Maharashtra factory worker falls into boiling jaggery cauldron dies
Iran threatens fines, detention for vessels linked to 45 blacklisted ships
Iran has blacklisted 45 vessels over alleged violations of rules in the Strait of Hormuz, warning of fines, detention and cargo seizure amid rising tensions
Adansonia bozy: New baobab species identified in Madagascar
According to a study published in Taxon, genetic analysis showed that northern tree populations previously classified under Adansonia za are actually separate and closely related to other northern Malagasy baobabs
'Learn Marathi Or Leave': MNS Warns Auto Drivers Amid Language Row
The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has intensified its stand on the Marathi language issue, warning non-Marathi-speaking auto drivers to learn Marathi or leave the state. The party also opposed the ongoing strike against the state's Marathi mandate, calling it a final humble request for drivers to comply with the rule.
Piyush Goyal: India negotiating trade pacts with 8-9 more countries
India has finalised trade pacts with EU, EFTA bloc, UAE, Mauritius, Australia, Oman, New Zealand, US and the UK. Goyal is leading a large business delegation of over 200 representatives here to boost trade and investment ties between the two countries
'Fix schools, not lavish homes': CJP attacks Rs 92 crore spending
The Centre's reported Rs 92.35 crore expenditure on upkeep of Union ministers' official residences has triggered criticism from Congress, CJP and AAP over spending priorities
Manipur violence: CRPF jawan injured in gunfight, houses burnt in Senapati
Fresh violence erupted in Manipur's Senapati and Kangpokpi districts after several houses were burnt and a CRPF jawan was injured in a gunfight between two groups
Mumbai joins world's leading cities for work and travel, ranks ahead of London
BJP, Congress wary as rival Senas fight it out over Marathi rule for autos, taxis
2 Parsi bungalows in Bandra's Perry Cross Road to make way for luxury towers
Mumbai Auto Rickshaw Drivers Strike Against Marathi Language Requirement
Mumbai, August 25: Protests against the Maharashtra governments decision to mandate knowledge of the Marathi language for taxi and auto rickshaw drivers have intensified. In the Kandivali West area of Mumbai, rickshaw drivers staged a strike, leading to incidents of violence. Police have arrested four individuals in connection with the unrest. According to police, the ... Read more Mumbai Auto Rickshaw Drivers Strike Against Marathi Language Requirement
FDA Suspends Licenses of Five Restaurants at MCA for Food Safety Violations
Mumbai, August 25: A significant crackdown on food safety has taken place in Mumbai. The Maharashtra FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has suspended the licenses of five restaurants operating within the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) premises. These establishments have been accused of serious violations of food safety and cleanliness regulations. According to an FDA press ... Read more FDA Suspends Licenses of Five Restaurants at MCA for Food Safety Violations
Fire ravaged SNCU not part of original building plan: Doc
Hospital Apathy Led To Baby Girls Death, Alleges Grandmother
Amravati Hospital Fire Triggers Oppn Fury Over Safety Lapses
CM Fadnavis Announces Rs 5 Lakh Aid For Families Of Infants Killed In Blaze
Citys 94 hospitals operating from illegal buildings, 121 sans fire NOC
Alert on-duty docs, nurses, other staff rescue 36 infants from burning ward
Field OPDs Treat Gas Leak Victims In Godhani; Watery Eyes, Coughing Common
Chlorine leak: Plant not handed over to nagar panchayat, says Godhani NP chief
Godhani WTP not yet under any safety agency
Medicine trader loses Rs22L in investment scam
Two Nagpur post offices get modern makeover
56 hospitalised after chlorine gas leak at Godhani water treatment plant in Nagpur district
Toxic leak leaves 19-yr-old boy critical, 7 more in ICUs
Pawar calls NCP (SP) core committees meeting, discussions likely on merger
Flight cancelled due to heavy rain in Delhi
HC Demands Answers On Late-Night Liquor Parties In Kachipura
Mihan clears Rs5cr property tax dues under NMC drive
NU passes resolution, restricts events of other sports on Subhedar Hall badminton court
Chakan MIDC: No streetlights, no CCTV, thin police patrols leave workers unsafe
Wagholi resident cheated of Rs40L by online fraudsters
Overcrowded PMPML buses pose major safety risks to commuters amid almost stagnant fleet
Haphazard removal of BRT corridor risks commute on Vishrantwadi road
Bhujbal opposes OBC activists protest rally to counter Jarange
Keep Ganesh festival free of restrictions: Mandals
Bhakti Beats Aarya To Emerge LFC Champion
Maharashtras Bhakti defeated Aarya Choudhary of Madhya Pradesh with a 30-27 scoreline
Pune: 63-year-old saves three lives with donated organs
Purandar airport work will start in December, says CM Fadnavis
Pune RTO records unprecedented spike in EV registrations
Man shot at home in Kasba Peth amid three-year-old divorce dispute
Former chairperson of the Maharashtra State Womens Commission Rupali Chakankar files defamation case
Proposal to mandatorily link new home projects STPs with PCMC drainage to curb river pollution
KVIFF honours Timbaktu Collective and Cause to Connect for environmental work
Kalyani School Pune successfully hosted Forge 2026
At BAIF, integrated, multi-model agrivoltaics and cactus that makes vegan leather share space
Rs 10 lakh aid approved for family of Junnar minor who died after sexual assault
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis holds first panel meet of Mahayuti allies
Vasai labourer dies after falling from 15th floor
Demolition of part of T1 from Jan, flights being shifted
Will seek SOPs on protecting oil traders: CM
Attacks on Hindu Faith Becoming Fashionable, Says Acharya Pramod Krishnam
Haridwar, August 24: Acharya Pramod Krishnam, the head of Kalka Peeth, has expressed strong criticism regarding recent attacks on Hindu faith following an incident in Maharashtra where eggs were thrown during a Ganesh idol procession. He stated that insulting Hindus and undermining their beliefs has become a trend. If there is any community that is ... Read more Attacks on Hindu Faith Becoming Fashionable, Says Acharya Pramod Krishnam
Haridwar, August 24: Following an incident in Maharashtra where eggs were thrown at a procession carrying an idol of Lord Ganesha, Acharya Pramod Krishnam, the head of Kalki Peeth, has expressed strong discontent regarding the attacks on Hindu faith. He stated that insulting Hindus and undermining their beliefs has become a trend. If there is ... Read more Attack on Hindu Faith Becomes Fashion, Calls for Meat Ban at Religious Sites: Acharya Pramod Krishnam
Jaggery prices jump 25% in fortnight, sweets set to cost more
Jaggery prices have increased significantly in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh recently. This surge is driven by a government crackdown and expected lower sugarcane availability. Consumers face higher costs for sweets as festive season approaches. Prices are anticipated to remain firm until new production begins in October. Elevated jaggery prices could persist through 2027, impacting sweet makers and consumers.
Cross-FIRs filed in road rage; both groups allege assault
7-year-old boy with fever dies at Palghar ashram school, 26 students in hospital
Understanding SSPE: Living with the consequences of a devastating complications
Experts from two medical fields shed light on biology of the rare neurological disease, its progression, challenges treating paediatric patients, and the need for comprehensive long-term care
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Inter-State Thief Held; Gold, Silver Worth Rs 12 Lakh Recovered
The accused, Ashish Srinivas Reddy Malla, 27, a native of Peddapalli and currently residing in Chandrapur, Maharashtra, was arrested at Warangal railway station.
Mumbai Police cyber team recovers filmmaker Sudhir Mishras X account
IIT-BHU grad from Rajasthan pursuing MTech in Pune falls from bus, run over by school bus
Manoj Jarange firm on Aug 29 hunger strike over Maratha quota
Manoj Jarange, a Maratha reservation activist, will begin a hunger strike on August 29. He is demanding reservation for the Maratha community under the OBC category. Maharashtra ministers met Jarange and urged him to reconsider his protest plans. The ministers appealed to the activist not to proceed with the planned agitation. Jarange, however, remains steadfast in his resolve for the reservation demand.
Rahul Gandhi: Girls at ST hostels subjected to pregnancy tests
Maharashtra cabinet approves setting up of two private universities in health sciences
College campuses buzz with membership recruitment drives after Gen Z protests
Fill 89 vacant educational inspector posts in Mumbai, Ashish Shelar directs school dept
BJP leaders question Rahul Gandhis remarks on the Manusmriti and womens rights
Talking to female students in Maharashtra, the Congress leader had spoken against the Manusmriti mindset, called on students to smash patriarchy, and said women belonged to themselves, not to their fathers, husbands or sons
