Ready to run, but yet to roll: Undue delay in Hinjewadi Metro launch frustrates IT professionals
Many households in Pune turn to aerators, dual-flush kits to save water amid supply cuts
Pune corporators slam civic body over failure to curb dengue after Lohegaon girls death
Talegaon plant CEO arrested in CO2 leak case; gets bail
PCMC plans AI-based signals to regulate traffic at two Moshi junctions
Slow pace of drought panchanamas will delay Central relief: Maharashtra opposition parties
Teachers body asks Maharashtra govt to curb unauthorised surveys in state-run primary schools
Delhi man arrested in Manjari jewellery shop theft case
Shut down Rapidos bike taxi option on app: District collector writes to Pune police commissioner
FDA suspends eight Mumbai eateries, seizes 38 tonnes of food stock across Maharashtra
The FDA said inspections uncovered unhygienic kitchens and drainage systems, rusted racks and utensils, returned bread being mixed with fresh bread, incomplete temperature records, employees without medical certificates and the use of unauthorised food colours in sweets
Maharashtra to set up mega Chemical Industry Park Near Vadhvan Port
Daily-wage worker run over by road roller, dies in Pune
Women caught in a Marathwada drought trap have no crops, no work & no way out
4 held, minor detained for Baner robbery
440 home guards for Konkan coast after Diveagar tragedy, call for beach safety force grows
Diveagar tragedy: Victims kin seek culpable homicide case against coaching institute
Techie duped of over 32 lakh in online share-trading fraud
More than 80,000 challans issued for violations on Mumbais Coastal Road in one year
32,262 graduates to vote at 58 polling stations in Chandrapur
13,608 graduates to vote at 26 polling stations in Gadchiroli
21,742 Graduates to Vote at 41 polling stations in Wardha
Big Battle Today Between BJP Titans & Congs Lone Ranger In Grad Polls
Passengers flag train delays, lack of porters at Itwari stn
22K voters linked to 1 mobile no., 8,744 double entries: Cong
Mankapur stadium decked up, ballot voting from 8am to 4pm
Schools must balance discipline & freedom, rethink curriculum
RBI gold kept abroad dips to 22% from 40% last fiscal
Nagpur rural cops bust nylon manja factory in Silvassa
Single-day adoptions give 20 children new families in Chandrapur and Amravati
BEST driver arrested after bus accident kills worker in Mumbai
Neighbour arrested for killing man in Chandur Bazar
ED seizes Rs 29 lakh cash in Maharashtra IVF racket money-laundering case
MLCs PA sent to jail after drunk driving spree, delivery boy battles for life
BEST panel clears 220 MW solar-battery power deal, eyes Rs 100 crore annual savings
Man gets life term for stabbing neighbour to death
Land measurement copy or co-owners consent must for sale of share in joint land: Bawankule
Mumbai police arrests two in Rs 1.5 crore investment fraud case
Thane court extends custody of two accused in Purnekar murder case
Biker killed in road crash on highway, Mumbai police file case
Sule files EC complaint over PDCC bank staffs alleged BJP campaigning for MLC polls
MCOCA slapped on gang behind ghat murder
13,700 crore third outer ring road: Farmers oppose land survey, demand clarity on compensation
Jai Vidarbha Cries Echo At Collectorate As Farmers Stage Bheek Mango Protest Over 5,000 Aid
Case against patients kin for manhandling hospital staffers
Andamans link to Wanadongri jewellery heist, 2 nabbed from Port Blair
Minor gives birth, juvenile neighbour detained
Blaze erupts in congested Bhuleshwar shop in Mumbai
In relief to five doctors, Bombay High Court appoints receiver for disputed Goregaon plot
Maharashtra to unveil dedicated chemicals policy by first week of November
Maharashtra aims to strengthen its chemicals industry through a dedicated policy, port-linked infrastructure and a proposed large-scale industrial park.
Male nurse convicted, sentenced to 5 years RI for molesting patient in Mumbai hospitals ICU in 2016
Tiger Shroff firing case: Two women among four accused remanded in police custody till Oct 26
Did not call police on the day protesting students were detained: IIT Bombay
Bombay High Court junks FIR against college trustees, staff for 2016 Murud beach deaths of students
Tibet earthquake: 7.0-magnitude quake strikes weeks after deadly floods
According to Indias National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake occurred at a depth of 173 kilometres below the Earths surface. The epicentre was approximately 400 kilometres from Lhasa, the Tibetan capital
Three shooters had a practice session before firing at actor Tiger Shroff
Maharashtra plans chemical industry hub near Vadhavan Port, says CM Fadnavis
The policy is aimed at addressing evolving industrial demands and developing investor-friendly infrastructure. It includes plans to establish a large chemical industrial hub in the Vadhavan Port region of Palghar district
Maharashtra To Use Fly Ash For Expressways
Maharashtra will use 6.17 crore metric tonnes of fly ash from thermal power plants for three proposed expressways and a mineral transport corridor.
BPCL calls for coordinated action to scale compressed biogas projects in Maharashtra
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) on Thursday called for coordinated action among the Centre, Maharashtra government, industry and financial institutions to accelerate compressed biogas (CBG) projects in the state, with a focus on converting agricultural residues, cattle dung and municipal waste into clean energy. The company hosted a workshop titled
'He won't step out of house if...': BJP MLC slams MNS chief
Maharashtra BJP MLC Parinay Fuke has criticised MNS chief Raj Thackeray, alleging that Thackeray's public statements and influence are solely due to the police security provided by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Fuke claimed Thackeray would not leave his home if the security was withdrawn. The MNS, through leader Sandeep Deshpande, retorted that security decisions are institutional, not personal, and challenged the BJP to withdraw it. This exchange follows Thackeray's recent criticisms of the state government.
Maharashtra heatwave: Dahanu tops temperature chart at 38.5 degrees Celsius
Dahanu recorded the highest maximum temperature in the Konkan-Goa region at 38.5 degrees Celsius, 4.8 degrees above normal. Mumbai followed with 37.5 degrees Celsius, four degrees above normal, while Ratnagiri recorded 37.3 degrees Celsius, 4.4 degrees above normal
Netanyahu invites PM Modi, Captain Smit Machchhar for Israels Independence Day
During the conversation, the two leaders reviewed the sustained momentum in bilateral ties and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the partnership between India and Israel. They also exchanged views on recent developments in West Asia
Nanded Police Act Swiftly In Minor Molestation Case
Nanded police in Maharashtra have filed a chargesheet within 24 hours in a molestation case involving a minor girl. A 20-year-old man was arrested for allegedly stalking, obstructing, and making inappropriate comments to the girl on Wednesday. The case was registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and POCSO Act.
France reports first human case of Shamonda virus, says no public health risk
The health and agriculture ministries said in a joint statement that no risk to the general public had been identified so far. They described the infection as an exceptional case involving a patient who was severely immunocompromised and had been hospitalised for a serious medical condition
Hatsun Agro Product Q2 Results: Profit rises 5.6% on strong sales
Hatsun Agro Product reported a notable growth in net profit for the September quarter, reaching Rs 115.69 crore, up from Rs 109.54 crore from last year. Total income also surged to Rs 2,902.49 crore, showcasing strong sales amidst industry hurdles. The company emphasizes enhancing direct consumer relationships and expanding its market footprint in Maharashtra and Odisha, while continuing to invest in its procurement, processing, and distribution systems.
Pune: Leopard found dead in wire snare on farmland in Maval
The probe is being conducted under the guidance of Pune Conservator of Forests Ashish Thakare and Deputy Conservator of Forests Abhijit Vaikos, officials said
Maha council polls: Mahayuti, MVA face off for 5 key seats
The ruling Mahayuti and opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi are set for a significant political contest in the Maharashtra Legislative Council elections. Polling for five seats - three Graduates' and two Teachers' constituencies - will be held on Friday, with 182 candidates in the fray. The results, crucial for both alliances, will be declared on October 27.
Maharashtra to use 6.17 crore metric tonnes of fly ash for infras projects
The agreement aims to promote the sustainable use of fly ash while supporting infrastructure development and reducing the environmental risks associated with its long-term storage
Houthis say Saudi Arabia targeted Indian yacht carrying 14 nationals near Yemen
Citing preliminary information, Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said the Yemeni Armed Forces were attempting to rescue those aboard the yacht and would provide further details later. He further alleged that the incident threatened international navigation in the Red Sea
Maharashtra egg donation racket: ED seizes Rs 29 lakh, freezes lockers amid prob
The case pertains to an organised network involved in recruiting financially vulnerable women for human egg donation and supplying them to various in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) centres and assisted reproductive technology (ART) banks through donor-supply agents operating under different proprietorships
20-Year Jail Term For Man In Latur Child Assault Case
A special court in Latur, Maharashtra, has sentenced Chumbalya alias Ritesh Rajnand Kasbe to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting an eight-year-old girl last year. The verdict was delivered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and POCSO Act, with the court also imposing a Rs 5,000 fine.
Maharashtra: 8,000+ Medical Interns Reportedly Threaten Strike From Nov 1 Over Stipend Hike
Demanding their monthly pay be raised from 18,000 to 30,000 to meet surging living costs, more than 8,000 government medical interns across Maharashtra have warned of a total withdrawal of clinical duties starting 1 November.
After Delhi Protests, SIR Rules Change State by State: What Voters Need to Know I TOI Special
Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is becoming more accessible in several states, with authorities easing documentation requirements and simplifying verification procedures. From Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh to Delhi and Maharashtra, voters are being offered alternatives to tracing family links in older electoral rolls. Booth-Level Officers are visiting homes, collecting documents, assisting applicants and identifying eligible voters left out during revision. Delhi has resolved around 25 lakh of its 33 lakh SIR notices as of October 16, while other states are conducting enrolment drives and special camps. However, eligibility checks remain in place, with Electoral Registration Officers scrutinising applications and supporting evidence before approving inclusion in the electoral rolls.
Haryana teens used fake IDs to stay at Mumbai hotel before Tiger Shroff car firing, staff say
School holiday updates for October 23, 2026, vary across states as festive vacations end and heavy rainfall affects parts of Tamil Nadu. West Bengal schools following the Durga Puja calendar may remain closed, while Maharashtra's Diwali vacation is scheduled to begin on November 2. Schools in Uttar Pradesh, Delhi-NCR, Telangana and other states are expected to follow their respective reopening schedules. Parents should check official school notices and district orders for confirmed closures.
Maharashtra Scraps Four Women And Child Welfare Schemes, Three More To Be Phased Out
Police Rescue 5-Year-Old Kidnapped During Festival in Amravati
Authorities successfully rescued a 5-year-old boy kidnapped during a festival in Amravati, Maharashtra, and arrested the female suspect. Police Rescue 5-Year-Old Kidnapped During Festival in Amravati
Maharashtra drought: Supriya Sule seeks Rs 1 lakh per hectare for farmers
Our intention is not to engage in hollow politics. We have maintained an attitude of cooperation because this is a time when humanity matters, Sule said
Reserve 50 pc of crop residues for cattle fodder: Nanded collector to industries
Nanded Collector issued the directions during an inspection of units in Nandeds Krishnur industrial area on Wednesday evening, according to a district administration release
Polling will take place for 5 seats in the Maharashtra Legislative Council on Friday, October 23, 2026, 3 from the Graduates' constituencies and 2 from the Teachers' constituencies. Voting will be held from 8:00 AM...
Adani Energy's 'smart' bet & Rs 29,519 cr play
Adani Energy Solutions has 24.6 million smart meters under implementation across 10 projects, carrying a revenue potential of over Rs 29,519 crore, as the company looks to unlock growth from its metering business alongside a sizeable transmission project pipeline and expanding energy supply operations.The company had installed 14.82 million smart meters cumulatively by the end of September 2026, compared with 7.4 million a year earlier.Also read: Adani Energy Q2 Results: Profit zooms 148% YoY to Rs 1,323 crore; revenue jumps 53%However, installations during the first half of FY27 stood at 3.5 million, against 4.2 million in the corresponding period last year. The pace of execution will be an important metric to watch as the company works through its existing pipeline.Rs 87,000 crore transmission pipelineAESL has 15 transmission projects worth approximately Rs 87,000 crore to execute, providing visibility into its project pipeline. The company also sees near-term transmission tendering opportunities of around Rs 1.4 lakh crore, creating scope to expand its order book through fresh project wins.During the September quarter, AESL secured two transmission projects, Vizag Power Transmission Ltd and Satara Power Transmission Ltd, adding to the projects it will need to execute. Its ability to convert upcoming tender opportunities into new orders and deliver existing projects will be important to growth in its transmission business.Transmission capital expenditure rose to Rs 5,542 crore in the first half of FY27 from Rs 3,343 crore in the year-earlier period, reflecting increased investment in the business.Expanding beyond transmission and distributionAESL has entered into a 25-year power purchase agreement with Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL) to supply 2,500 MW of round-the-clock power.The company said its supply tie-ups include around 4.6 GW across solar and wind, along with 3.5 GWh of battery energy storage capacity. It expects this portfolio to cater to commercial and industrial customers, data centres and utilities through integrated renewable and round-the-clock energy solutions.The long-term power supply agreement adds another dimension to the company's growth outlook, alongside its transmission, distribution and smart metering operations.In its Mumbai distribution business, Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd's regulated asset base stood at Rs 10,456 crore at the end of the first half of FY27, up 11% year-on-year. The company reported 99.99% supply reliability during the quarter.AESL also reported transmission system availability of more than 99.8% in the September quarter. It earned Rs 61 crore in incentive income during the first half, which it attributed to high network availability.Also read: Adani Total Gas appoints CEO Sanjay Pandita as executive director for 3 years; Suresh P Manglani retiresQ2 net profit rises 148% to Rs 1,323 croreAdani Energy Solutions reported a 148% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 1,323 crore in the September quarter, compared with Rs 534 crore in the year-ago period.Revenue from operations rose 53% to Rs 10,076 crore from Rs 6,596 crore a year earlier. Total income increased 51% to Rs 10,239 crore from Rs 6,767 crore.Sequentially, consolidated net profit rose 15% from Rs 1,149 crore in the June quarter, while revenue from operations increased nearly 4% from Rs 9,711 crore. Profit before tax climbed to Rs 1,767 crore from Rs 746 crore in the year-ago quarter.Total expenses increased 54% year-on-year to Rs 8,756 crore. The cost of power purchased more than doubled to Rs 3,244 crore from Rs 1,601 crore, while construction expenses relating to service concession arrangements rose to Rs 2,256 crore from Rs 1,625 crore.Finance costs increased 35% to Rs 1,180 crore from Rs 872 crore. Depreciation and amortisation expenses rose to Rs 601 crore from Rs 509 crore.For the first half of FY27, consolidated net profit increased 136% to Rs 2,472 crore from Rs 1,046 crore in the corresponding period last year. Revenue from operations rose 47% to Rs 19,787 crore from Rs 13,415 crore, while total income increased to Rs 20,092 crore from Rs 13,793 crore.Profit before tax for the six-month period climbed to Rs 3,208 crore from Rs 1,404 crore a year earlier.The company's total outstanding borrowings stood at Rs 51,520 crore at the end of September 2026, compared with Rs 48,898 crore at the end of March 2026.
Cops and judicial officials explore forensic clues, cybercrime trials at BPR&D
The event covers the procedural, investigative, forensic and judicial aspects of India's new criminal laws, with particular emphasis on the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), officials said
Three accused in Pilathara gold robbery case in Keralams Kannur arrested
In June 2026, the accused attacked a car carrying a family from Maharashtra and looted gold and around 55 lakh in cash
Three accused in Pilathara gold robbery case in Keralams Kannur arrested
In June 2026, the accused attacked a car carrying a family from Maharashtra and looted gold and around 55 lakh in cash
Maharashtra Govt Revamps Women And Child Welfare Schemes
As part of the wide-ranging exercise, nine scheme-related services will be removed from the Aaple Sarkar portal
