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Mumbai pastors get worshippers to sign forms proving free will

Mumbai: As the Maharashtra anti-conversion law comes into force on August 28, local pastors in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region are asking worshippers to fill out self-declaration forms clarifying that they are attending prayers willingly. According to a report by The Indian Express, the forms clearly state that individuals face no pressure, inducement, temptation, lure, or 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 .

The Siasat Daily 25 Aug 2026 7:25 pm

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project Gains Momentum with Significant Progress

New Delhi, August 25: Indias first bullet train project is rapidly taking shape. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared insights on the ongoing construction activities in Maharashtras Thane and Palghar districts, highlighting the swift progress of this ambitious high-speed rail initiative. In a video message posted on Instagram, Minister Vaishnaw informed that the construction spans ... Read more Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project Gains Momentum with Significant Progress

Morningstar 25 Aug 2026 7:19 pm

Krystal Integrated Services bags Rs 17-cr work order

Krystal Integrated Services announced that it has received a work order worth Rs 17.25 crore from The Maharashtra Rajya Sahakari Sangh Maryadit, Pune, for providing manpower services across various districts of Maharashtra.

Business Standard 25 Aug 2026 6:31 pm

Mumbai Cab Drivers Challenge Maharashtra

Four cab drivers challenge Maharashtras Marathi mandate, citing livelihood risks and constitutional concerns for workers.

The LogicaI Indian 25 Aug 2026 6:03 pm

Mumbai Cab Drivers Move Bombay HC Against Mandatory Marathi Rule

Petitioners seek stay on Maharashtra government order, saying language requirement violates fundamental rights and threatens livelihoods

Deccan Chronicle 25 Aug 2026 5:50 pm

Do cricketers know?: Bombay HC on MCAs non-veg tea

Mumbai: In a lighter vein, the Bombay High Court on Tuesday asked if cricketers knew they were consuming non-vegetarian tea while ordering the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) to clean its eateries prior to a fresh inspection by the FDA on Thursday. The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had suspended the licenses of five restaurants 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 .

The Siasat Daily 25 Aug 2026 5:37 pm

Did Cricketers Know They Were Having Non-Veg Tea?: Bombay HC To MCA Over Kitchen Roaches

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had suspended the licenses of five restaurants operating at the cricket body's premises in the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) over serious food safety and hygiene violations

Deccan Chronicle 25 Aug 2026 5:08 pm

Youth Cong protests near BJP office, seeks Amit Shahs resignation

The Indian Youth Congress marched towards the BJP headquarters in Delhi on Tuesday, demanding Union Home Minister Amit Shahs resignation over alleged police action against students during the July 20 Jantar Mantar protest

Mid Day 25 Aug 2026 4:28 pm

'Oral' appointments cancelled: Maharashtra orders staff back to parent offices

In a circular issued on Tuesday, Chief Secretary Rajesh Aggarwal directed that all such officers and employees be sent back to their parent offices by September 10

Mid Day 25 Aug 2026 4:21 pm

Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir meets Iran President

During his meeting with Munir, Pezeshkian expressed hope that continued cooperation and a shared commitment to diplomacy would help achieve the objectives outlined in the 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU)

Mid Day 25 Aug 2026 4:12 pm

Indian student applications to US colleges fall 15 per cent

The number of Indian students applying to US colleges fell 15 per cent in 2025-26 compared with the previous year, according to a Common App report. The decline comes amid tighter immigration policies, changing visa rules and uncertainty over post-study work opportunities in the US

Mid Day 25 Aug 2026 4:04 pm

Maharashtra MCA Round 3 Seat Allotment Result 2026 Out - Download Result @ cetcell.mahacet.org

Maharashtra MCA CET CAP Round 3 provisional seat allotment result 2026 has been released on mca2026.mahacet.org.in. Check direct download link, seat acceptance charges, institute reporting dates (Aug 25-28), freeze rules, and spot round vacancy schedule.

FreeJobAlert 25 Aug 2026 3:51 pm

Maharashtra Cancels oral appointments in Ministerial offices

In a circular, Chief Secretary Rajesh Aggarwal directed that all such officials and employees must be sent back to their parent offices by September 10

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 3:39 pm

Kharge, Rahul write to PM Modi over caste census, seek Bihar, Telangana models

Kharge said the Congress leaders want the Centre to adopt the methodology used in the caste surveys conducted in Bihar and Telangana, where officials worked with pre-prepared caste lists

Mid Day 25 Aug 2026 3:34 pm

Tarun Tejpal case: SC asks ex-Tehelka editor-in-chief to surrender in 2 weeks

The apex court directed the former Tehelka editor-in-chief to file a surrender certificate on or before September 22, making it clear that his appeal against his conviction and 10-year rigorous imprisonment sentence would be heard on merits only after he surrenders

Mid Day 25 Aug 2026 3:29 pm

Priyank Kharge questions Centre's ethanol policy over subsidised rice

Grain is subsidised with taxpayers money; the government bears the cost of procurement, storage and transportation; and then the same grain is sold to ethanol producers at a discounted price. So, who is actually benefiting from this entire system? he asked

Mid Day 25 Aug 2026 3:23 pm

Bihar students' protest: Agitation intensifies as protesters, cops clash

The protesting students began their march from Gandhi Maidan during which they broke through barricades put up by the police and engaged in a scuffle with security personnel. Student organisations had called for a march and proposed to stage a protest outside the Chief Minister's residence

Mid Day 25 Aug 2026 3:17 pm

Ex-Bombay HC judge Sunil Shukre appointed Maharashtra Lokayukta

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar congratulated Shukre after he took oath as the state's Lokayukta

Mid Day 25 Aug 2026 3:14 pm

SBI branch manager gets 4-year jail term for accepting Rs 40,000 bribe in UP

A CBI Court in Lucknow has sentenced former SBI Shahupuri branch manager Ajay Kumar Gaur to four years in prison and fined him Rs 90,000 for accepting a Rs 40,000 bribe to sanction a Rs 10 lakh personal loan

Mid Day 25 Aug 2026 3:02 pm

0.1% of Kumbh funds could have saved for...: SC judge

Supreme Court Justice Prasanna Varale has voiced serious concerns over the closure of Marathi-medium schools, inadequate facilities in Ashram schools, and insufficient growth in Maharashtra's education budget, suggesting that greater spending could have prevented these shutdowns.

Rediff 25 Aug 2026 2:51 pm

Sanjay Raut backs Rahul, hits out at Rijiju over 'smash patriarchy' remark

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut backed Rahul Gandhi and hit out at Union Minister Kiren Rijiju over his remarks on patriarchy and women's rights. Raut also defended Gandhi's intervention over the concerns of tribal students protesting in Pune

Mid Day 25 Aug 2026 2:46 pm

Nashik onions to reach Delhi on Kanda Express amid rising prices

Amid a sharp rise in onion prices, the Centre has decided to sell onions at Rs 35 per kg in Delhi-NCR through NCCF outlets and Bharat Brand stores. Supplies from Maharashtras Nashik will be transported to Delhi through special Kanda Express freight trains

Mid Day 25 Aug 2026 2:43 pm

Srisailam tragedy: Five family members found dead, financial problems suspected

The DSP said the family had come by an auto-rickshaw on July 28. They had checked into room number 11 and were paying daily rent of Rs 29. When the staff asked them to vacate the room, they requested more time, saying they were not keeping good health and wanted to make a pledge at the temple

Mid Day 25 Aug 2026 2:42 pm

Mumbai churches seek self-declaration forms from worshippers

Churches across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region have started asking worshippers to fill self-declaration forms, affirming they are attending prayers voluntarily. This move comes after Maharashtra's new anti-conversion law, the Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act, 2026, came into force, leading to concerns among the Christian community about potential harassment and false accusations.

Rediff 25 Aug 2026 2:36 pm

Anti-conversion law: Maharashtra churches seek prayer consent forms from worshippers

These filled declaration forms, taken for self-safety, will be kept in the church offices to be shown to government or police authorities, if asked

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 2:26 pm

Maharashtra launches initiative to expand eye care for school kids

The partnership will fund a school eye health program to screen 2 million students in grades 5 to 10 at Zilla Parishad and government schools

The Hindu Businessline 25 Aug 2026 2:01 pm

Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary launches student grievance camp in Vaishali

The identity of complainants will be kept confidential, the service will be free of cost, and the government has set a target of resolving complaints within 30 days, after which students will receive a written response, Samrat Choudhary said

Mid Day 25 Aug 2026 1:46 pm

WATCH: 3,400 kiss marks on car draw Rs 5,500 fine in Gwalior

A Gwalior man's car went viral after his girlfriend covered it with 3,400 lipstick marks as a 'romantic' social media stunt. The traffic police traced the vehicle, fined the owner Rs 5,500 under the Motor Vehicles Act and ordered him to remove the marks

Mid Day 25 Aug 2026 1:23 pm

Maharashtra DSE CAP 2026 Round 3 Seat Allotment - Check Allotment Online at dse2026.mahacet.org.in

Maharashtra DSE CAP 2026 Round 3 seat allotment result will be released on August 25, 2026 at dse2026.mahacet.org.in. Check login steps, important dates, eligibility, documents, and how to accept your Direct Second Year Engineering seat.

FreeJobAlert 25 Aug 2026 1:12 pm

Trump weighs 7.5% new tariff on Chinese goods over excess industrial capacity

The White House and the US Trade Representative's office did not respond to requests for comment on the tariff deliberations, which Bloomberg News reported earlier Monday. The Chinese embassy in Washington also did not immediately respond to a request for comment

Mid Day 25 Aug 2026 1:00 pm

Maharashtra: 28.68 Lakh Uncollectable Voters identified in Pune district

As many as 28.68 lakh voters in Pune district have been classified as uncollectable in the final ASD list under the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Hadapsar recorded the highest number at 2.98 lakh, followed by Khadakwasla and Chinchwad

Mid Day 25 Aug 2026 1:00 pm

'Every Indian must be proud': PM Modi marks 10 years of UPI digital payments

PM Modi said the launch of UPI had marked a major turning point in the country's digital payments journey and urged people to share their experiences of using the platform and how it had affected their daily lives

Mid Day 25 Aug 2026 12:35 pm

'Kanda Express' to reach Delhi today carrying 800 metric tonnes of onions as retail price rises 59%

Amid a 59 per cent year-on-year (YoY) rise in the average retail price of onions to Rs 43.53/kg on August 24 from Rs 27.37/kg a year ago, the Centre has started making efforts to control it. On Monday, the retail price of high-quality onions rose to Rs 50 per kg in some markets. Amid this, the government has started moving bulk onion stocks through dedicated railway rakes - 'Kanda Express' - from Nashik in Maharashtra to major consuming centres. According to Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare, this is part of efforts to augment supplies and check the seasonal rise in prices. According to information available, the first consignment will arrive in Delhi today.

India TV 25 Aug 2026 12:24 pm

Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu claims Iran attempted to assassinate one of his sons

Benjamin Netanyahu expressed support for round-the-clock protection for Eisenkot, saying such security was necessary and should not be considered a luxury

Mid Day 25 Aug 2026 12:23 pm

Sugar Prices Spike: Maharashtra Minister Seeks Dual Pricing

Under the proposed model, sugar sold for domestic consumption would be priced lower, while industries using it commercially, such as beverage, biscuit and confectionery makers, would pay a higher...

NDTV 25 Aug 2026 12:20 pm

Check tribal hostels in Congress-ruled States first: BJP to Rahul Gandhi

The ruling party accused Mr. Gandhi of following a pattern of doing wrong first, then creating noise when action is taken, and said the Maharashtra government was capable of protecting tribal communities and students

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 12:11 pm

Pure Flour from Europe to Spotlight Quality, Performance and Versatility at Anuga Select India 2026

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 25: As India's baking, foodservice and processed food sectors continue to evolve, consistency, performance and ingredient quality are becoming increasingly important considerations for professional users.

Business Standard 25 Aug 2026 12:00 pm

Justice Varale urges Maharashtra to boost funding for Marathi schools

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The News Mill 25 Aug 2026 11:57 am

Kanda Express To Bring Rs 35/Kg Onions To Delhi-NCR From Maharashtra

The all-India average retail price of onion stood at Rs 43.53 per kg on August 24, up 59 per cent from Rs 27.37 per kg during the same period last year.

NDTV 25 Aug 2026 11:48 am

West Bengal Police arrest three over killing of former TMC MLAs aide in Garulia

West Bengal Police arrested three people in connection with the death of Shekhar Chowdhury alias Bunty, personal assistant to former TMC MLA Sunil Singh. Chowdhury was allegedly beaten and attacked with bricks after stopping youths from drinking alcohol near his home in Garulia

Mid Day 25 Aug 2026 11:19 am

Threat to Constitutional freedoms: Civil society groups oppose Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act, 2026

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

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 10:35 am

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.

The LogicaI Indian 25 Aug 2026 10:09 am

Hormuz Strait: Ship traffic plunges, thousands of sailors stranded in Gulf

After Iran closed the strait on March 1, commodity carrier traffic plummeted to an average of 10 transits per day, compared with a daily average of 95 in February, according to an AFP analysis of data from maritime tracker Kpler

Mid Day 25 Aug 2026 10:05 am

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

Mid Day 25 Aug 2026 10:03 am

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

Mid Day 25 Aug 2026 10:03 am

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

Mid Day 25 Aug 2026 9:47 am

Why has Maharashtra drafted a law to rein in coaching centres?

According to the draft bill document, the objective is to provide a framework for the registration and regulation of private coaching classes, especially concerning the education imparted, the mental well-being of the students, and the facilities provided to them

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 9:40 am

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

Mid Day 25 Aug 2026 9:36 am

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

Mid Day 25 Aug 2026 9:26 am

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

Mid Day 25 Aug 2026 9:16 am

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

Mid Day 25 Aug 2026 9:10 am

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

Mid Day 25 Aug 2026 9:10 am

From Thai to Japanese food: Indulge in these new menus in Mumbai this week

Weekly fix of new menus food corner

Mid Day 25 Aug 2026 9:07 am

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

Mid Day 25 Aug 2026 8:56 am

Maharashtra anti-conversion law comes into force August 28 amid protests

The law restricts the freedom of consenting adults to choose their faith, and the implementation of the Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act, 2026 must not be brought into force, and the notification be taken back, to ensure that it does not become an instrument for surveillance

Mid Day 25 Aug 2026 8:33 am

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

Mid Day 25 Aug 2026 8:24 am

Do we need a Foundation Day?

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

Mid Day 25 Aug 2026 8:17 am

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

Mid Day 25 Aug 2026 8:16 am

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 .

The Siasat Daily 25 Aug 2026 8:15 am

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

Mid Day 25 Aug 2026 8:14 am

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

Mid Day 25 Aug 2026 8:07 am

Kolkata: Woman dies after tree falls on her at SSKM Hospital

A 46-year-old woman died after a tree suddenly fell on her at the state-run SSKM Hospital in Kolkata, with police launching a preliminary investigation

Mid Day 25 Aug 2026 8:01 am

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

Mid Day 25 Aug 2026 7:58 am

'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.

NDTV 25 Aug 2026 7:56 am

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

Mid Day 25 Aug 2026 7:53 am

'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

Mid Day 25 Aug 2026 7:42 am

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

Mid Day 25 Aug 2026 7:36 am

Maharashtra to submit Amravati hospital fire report in eight days

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The News Mill 25 Aug 2026 4:37 am

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

Morningstar 25 Aug 2026 3:29 am

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

Morningstar 25 Aug 2026 1:39 am

Fire ravaged SNCU not part of original building plan: Doc

The Times of India 25 Aug 2026 1:20 am