Maharashtra: Amrita Fadnavis Calls Jarange Brother, Appeals For Peaceful Protest
The Maratha reservation issue was extremely sensitive and that the state government was making efforts to find a solution: Ms Fadnavis
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Maharashtra: Jarange Announces March To Mumbai From September 15
The protesters will begin an indefinite hunger strike at Azad Maidan in South Mumbai at 10 am on September 19: Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange
Hyderabad: 4 inter-state drug peddlers held, 21kg ganja seized
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Police on Saturday, September 12, seized 21 kilograms of Ganja and arrested four inter-state drug peddlers in Habeeb Nagar. After receiving credible information about two ganja suppliers selling drugs in Mangerbasti, a police team conducted a raid at the suspected premises. Police arrested two Maharashtra natives, Sandeep Nandha Kishore Bhongade, aged 38, 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 .
Star-studded field set for second edition of Archery Premier League
Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Sep 12 (IANS) The Archery Premier League (APL) is set for a bigger second season, with 36 of Indias leading archers set to compete alongside 12 international stars from 10 countries in Hyderabad from October 8 to 18. The expanded field brings together Olympic medallists, world champions, World Cup winners and some of the biggest names in the sport, adding further international flavour to the six-franchise competition. Four-time Olympian Deepika Kumari and World Championship silver medallist Atanu Das headline Indias recurve contingent, with reigning Asian champion Dhiraj Bommadevara also part of the field. The compound section features multi-time World Cup and Asian Games champion Jyothi Surekha Vennam, former World No. 1 Abhishek Verma and former World Champion Ojas Pravin Deotale. The international contingent is led by Tokyo 2020 Olympic champion Mete Gazoz of Trkiye, Paris 2024 bronze medallist Casey Kaufhold of the United States, Brazils World No. 1 Marcus DAlmeida and Great Britains World No. 2 Ella Gibson. Dutch compound star Mike Schloesser, a former World Champion and four-time World Cup Final winner, will also compete. The league will also feature all 12 members of Indias Asian Games-bound archery squad, giving the APL added relevance ahead of the countrys campaign in Aichi-Nagoya later this month. Anil Kamineni, Director, Archery Premier League, said, Following an incredible response to our inaugural season, we are ready to deliver an even bigger Season 2. Having the worlds top international archers join our league transforms the APL into a truly global spectacle, while continuing to give our Indian archers an invaluable competitive platform to test themselves directly against the best in the world. The Indian roster, selected on the basis of World Archery and national rankings, combines established performers with emerging talent. Of the 36 Indian archers, 21 featured in the inaugural season, while 15 will make their APL debut. Among those entering the league for the first time are World Championships silver medallist Rajat Chauhan, World Cup stage gold medallist Ridhi, World University Games gold medallist Kushal Dalal and junior national champion Kirti Sharma. The second season will retain one of the leagues most distinctive features its 15-second shot clock. Five seconds quicker than the standard Olympic timing, the format is designed to place greater emphasis on speed, decision-making and composure under pressure. Initiated by the Archery Association of India with the support of the Government of Telangana, the league will feature six mixed-gender franchise teams competing across the Recurve and Compound categories. The 11-day tournament will be held at Peoples Plaza on Hyderabads Necklace Road, with matches scheduled from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm each evening. Rajputana Royals won the inaugural edition, which also generated significant digital engagement among younger audiences. With a deeper international field and a mix of established Indian stars and emerging talent, the second edition will aim to build on the leagues debut while providing Indian archers with regular exposure to elite global competition. APL Season 2 squads: Compound Men India: Rishabh Yadav, Kushal Dalal, Sahil Rajesh Jadhav, Abhishek Verma, Thirumuru Ganesh Mani Ratnam, Ojas Pravin Deotale, Shivshankar Sakharam Landkar, Aman Saini, Rajat Chauhan. Compound Men Foreign: Mike Schloesser (Netherlands), Mathias Fullerton (Denmark), Nico Wiener (Austria). Compound Women India: Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Parneet Kaur, Madhura Dhamangaonkar, Taniparthi Chikitha, Prithika Pradeep, Jasveer Kaur, Swati Dudhwal, Raj Kaur, Avneet Kaur. Compound Women Foreign: Andrea Maya Becerra Arizaga (Mexico), Ella Gibson (Great Britain), Alejandra Usquiano (Colombia). Recurve Men India: Bommadevara Dhiraj, Neeraj Chauhan, Yashdeep Bhoge, Atanu Das, Mrinal Chauhan, Rohit Kumar, Pawan, Abhyuday Amol Pakhale, Juyel Sarkar. Recurve Men Foreign: Marcus DAlmeida (Brazil), Matias Grande (Mexico), Mete Gazoz (Trkiye). Recurve Women India: Deepika Kumari, Kirti Sharma, Kumkum Anil Mohod, Ankita Bhakat, Sangeeta, Simranjeet Kaur, Ridhi, Kondapavuluri Yuktha Sri, Gatha Anandrao Khadake. Recurve Women Foreign: Casey Kaufhold (USA), Alejandra Valencia Trujillo (Mexico), Elia Canales (Spain). Teams: Chero Archers of Jharkhand, Chola Chiefs of Tamil Nadu, Kakatiya Knights of Telangana, Mighty Marathas of Maharashtra, PrithviRaj Yodhas of Delhi and Rajputana Royals of Rajasthan.
NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Alert: Revised Merit Lists Released
NEET UG 2026 Round 2 rank shift? Multiple states have released revised merit lists. Check the latest updates for Gujarat, Maharashtra, Odisha, and Rajasthan, and ensure your preferences are locked before the reporting deadline.
Mumbai Metro services extended till 12.30 am from September 14 to 25
Under the special schedule, the last Metro from Andheri West and Dahisar East on Line 2A, Gundavali and Kashigaon on Lines 7 and 9, and Maharashtra Nagar-Mandale and Chembur on Line 2B will depart at 12.30 am, instead of the usual 11 pm
Vijay Mallya alleges CBI, ED targeted him with false and fabricated charges
Mallya questioned the investigations into loans taken by Kingfisher Airlines and argued that banks had approved the loans through their established decision-making processes
Drug-free MSRTC campaign launched in Maharashtra to ensure safe public transport
Pratap Sarnaik, who is also the chairman of the MSRTC, announced a personal donation of Rs 1 lakh towards the purchase of drug-testing equipment to screen MSRTC drivers and conductors
Balaghat Child Deaths: CJP Convenor Abhijit Dipke seeks accountability
CJP convenor Abhijit Dipke visited tribal villages in Balaghat to meet families affected by the deaths of more than 30 children allegedly due to infectious diseases. He demanded accountability, while the MP High Court has sought a response from the state government.
Konkanis, Malvanis Hindutva supporters, says BJP leader Ameet Satam in Mumbai
Satam was speaking at a programme held to flag off a special train from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus to Sawantwadi in Maharashtra's Konkan region for people travelling home for Ganpati celebrations
Maulana Yasoob Abbas meets Iranian President, seeks stronger India-Iran ties
Abbas welcomed Pezeshkian on behalf of the Shia community in India and said the Iranian Presidents visit provided an opportunity to strengthen mutual understanding and friendship between the people of the two countries
Xi Jinping in India for BRICS Summit, bilateral meeting with PM Modi expected
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit, his first India visit in nearly seven years. Xi is expected to meet PM Modi, with talks likely to focus on stabilising India-China ties, border peace, cooperation and managing differences.
Konkanis are Hindutva supporters, says Maharashtra BJP leader
Mumbai: BJP leader Ameet Satam on Saturday, September 12, said people from the Konkan region living in Mumbai, including Konkani and Malvani communities, support Hindutva. Satam was speaking at a programme to flag off a train from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus to Sawantwadi in Maharashtras Konkan region for Ganpati devotees, during which he thanked party 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 .
BRICS countries produce over 40 per cent of world GDP: Putin
Sometimes competition is taking some ugly forms. This ugly form is something we see even at the State level, at the government level.
Maharashtra FDA crackdown: Tukaram Mundhe says food safety is the priority
Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has defended the ongoing crackdown on restaurants and railway food vendors, saying the action is focused on food safety, hygiene standards and public health.
Nafisa Joseph suicide case: Bombay HC refuses to discharge ex-fianc, bizman Gautam Khanduja
1st-floor owner refused to let water leakage repairmen inside flat; ground-floor owner files case; wins case in Maharashtra Co-operative Court; court upheld 50:50 cost-sharing arrangement. Know how ground floor owner won the case.
Last week, the Maharashtra government had issued an order giving administrative approval for the installation of Kalayan time instruments
A note from Sarnaik's office said Dutt called the minister and spoke to him in Marathi, eginning with 'Pratap bhai, Jai Maharashtra'. Dutt also told him he knows Marathi well. He apologised if his remark sent the wrong message, a note from Sarnaik's office said.
Maulana Moves Bombay High Court Against Maharashtra's New Anti-Conversion Law
Veteran Congress leader and socialist thinker Ratnakar Mahajan dies at 80 in Pune
BRICS Summit 2026: Delhi traffic restrictions, diversions on key roads today
The Delhi Traffic Police posted an advisory on X on Friday night, stating that traffic diversions and regulated movement would be implemented on key routes across Delhi from 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday.
FM Nirmala Sitharaman: Indias demographic dividend is happening in real time
This generation is not waiting for legacy yardsticks to validate their productivity
Putin meets President El-Sisi on sidelines of BRICS Summit, says we take Egypt'
He also praised Egypt as a long-standing and reliable friend and invited President el-Sisi to Moscow this October for the upcoming Russia Africa Summit.
Congress slams weak Modi govt over US ad asking Indians to self-deport
This comes after an advertisement posted by the Department of Homeland Security
Gujarat: 195 girls fall sick after eating hostel food, 20 hospitalised
Girls at Ranak Girls Hostel in Vallabh Vidyanagar complained of vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain from early Friday morning following their dinner the previous night, District Epidemic Medical Officer Dr Rakesh Patel said
Russia-Ukraine war: Drone strikes kill four in Kyiv and Russia's Tula region
Eight others were injured in the drone strikes on petrol stations in the Ukrainian capital early on Friday; the attacks followed an overnight strike on a Kyiv residential block that injured another eight people
US: Donald Trump signs act to honour Army veterans and Medal of Honor recipients
Signed at Texass National Medal of Honor Museum, the bill honors over 3500 recipients of the nations highest military decoration
Houthis seize Perim island as Saudi-backed forces withdraw from Bab el-Mandeb
Full Houthi control over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait would grant Iran a major advantage in its conflict with the US by threatening a critical global shipping route and driving up oil prices
As multiple bodies stake claim to control the sport across the city, leading to legal tangles and administrative tugs-of-war, the sports die-hard fans remain starved of top-class action
Urban forests are just what Mumbai needs
A pocket of green is then created, and though it is narrow, the impression is that of a forest with eye-pleasing foliage.
Redevelopment gains cant be taxed in hands of CHS, rules Mumbai ITAT
Saif Ali Khan case: Court rejects guilty plea of accused, trial set to begin
Virat Kohli Meets Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde In London
Virat Kohli discussed sports, infrastructure and various government schemes initiated by the state government during the courtesy meeting.
Maharashtra Congress Accuses Government of Misleading OBCs in Census Process
Congress leader Nana Patole claims the government aims to categorize OBCs as general category in the census, urging for accurate representation. Maharashtra Congress Accuses Government of Misleading OBCs in Census Process
Kids Take Centrestage As Nagpur Celebrates Tanha Pola
Woman booked for duping contractor of Rs45,000 on promise to resolve family problems
Ganesh mandals flag steep power bills, delayed deposit refunds
Four held for extorting Rs25 lakh from Bhosari MIDC firm
Marbat Festival Symbolises Nagpurs Tradition Of Burning Away Peoples Woes: Fadnavis
Techie loses Rs5.9 lakh in matrimonial fraud
Retired bank officer loses Rs3.5 lakh in fake pension card scam in Pune
145-Yr Leap: From Old City Lanes To Global Spotlight
Two bogus doctors caught in Pune; FIRs filed after civic body raid
HC To Police: Submit Action-Taken Report On DJs At Festivals
Pune RTO launches WhatsApp number and email for passengers to detect fleecing by buses
ABVP announces 123 college units in Pune, gives 2,142 students leadership roles
SpiceJet flight from Pune to Dubai delayed by 20 hours; flyers left fuming
Colour, Crowd, Satire: Marbat Carnival Rolls
Bombay HC clears construction on two Pune Cantt leasehold plots
Worker crushed to death after pallet falls on him
Gadchiroli is emerging as mining & green steel hub, says Fadnavis
Discoloured water, dead fish raise alarm along Mula river
Fadnavis calls for future-ready Gondwana University campus
CM asks planners to blend Gond architectural heritage with modern facilities while designing the 186-acre campus
Enhance Coal Supply For Maharashtra Power Plants, CM Fadnavis Urges WCL
Delivery person stabs co-worker to death over 600, arrested
Maha lags in HPV vax coverage with just 8.4%, Gujarat & UP cover 100%
Maharashtra govt to regulate admissions, fees for PG diploma in management courses
How shadu mati Ganapati idols get their colour and character
Bringing Ganapati idols home in personalised welcome rituals
Medical teachers challenge faculty post cuts, seek workload-based staffing
AERA revises tariff incentive rules to boost international flights from Navi Mumbai airport
Fadnavis promises sweeping MPSC overhaul after meeting students
Nagpur to get new district court complex with modern facilities
Cops tighten rules for OYO, hotels under Operation Shakti
Violations can invite criminal action against owners and managers
3 kids among 9 dead as van rams truck near Bhandara
CM warns against politicising MPSC paper leak agitation
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 11: PayU, India's leading diversified fintech platform, unveiled its AI-powered Fraud Liability Protect (FLP) solution for Indian merchants accepting international card payments at the Global Fintech Fest 2026. PayU's FLP solution offers risk and liability protection against modern-day AI scams and eligible fraud chargebacks for cross-border card payments through AI and risk-based decisioning, enabling safer and higher payments conversions for merchants.
RAIN, REVELRY & BHIDU: Marbat Gets Global Tadka
Drug-free MSRTC campaign launched to ensure driver and passenger safety
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 11 (IANS) In a major push toward enhancing road safety, Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Friday announced a comprehensive state-wide campaign titled Drug-Free Driver, Safe Journey, Capable Maharashtra. The initiative aims to introduce an integrated alcohol and drug-testing framework across various passenger and freight transport sectors between 2026 and 2029. Speaking at a high-level meeting -- attended by senior officials from the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) and the Transport Department -- Minister Sarnaik outlined the vision to curb driving under the influence through preventive measures, routine checks, medical treatment, and rehabilitation. To kickstart the initiative, the Minister, in his capacity as the Chairman of MSRTC, announced a personal donation of Rs 1 lakh to purchase drug-testing equipment dedicated to screening MSRTC drivers and conductors. The campaign will initially cover MSRTC buses, municipal bus services, government vehicles, public sector fleets, and state-contracted vehicles. It will subsequently expand to include private buses, tourist vehicles, taxis, app-based cabs, auto-rickshaws, and contract carriages. It will also include employee transport across MIDC industrial zones, factories, companies, and logistics providers and later trucks, tankers, hazardous material carriers, warehouses, distribution centers, and port transport, school and college transport, hospital vehicles, and ambulances under specialised guidelines. Minister Sarnaik added that the state government is establishing standardised guidelines for pre-duty breathalyser tests, scheduled and surprise drug screenings, and targeted testing based on reasonable suspicion or specific incidents. Standard operating procedures (SOPs) will also focus on deploying trained personnel, certified testing kits, and digital tracking systems. He also said that the state government plans to pilot certified rapid-testing kits capable of instantly detecting substances such as cannabis and various narcotics on-site. The kits allow screening without opening sealed packages, minimising direct exposure risks for testing personnel. Initial positive results will be followed by mandatory confirmatory tests and formal legal proceedings, the Minister added. While maintaining a zero-tolerance policy for driving under the influence, Minister Sarnaik said that the initiative prioritises driver welfare. Drivers who fail initial screenings will be immediately relieved of driving duties and replaced to protect passenger safety. Counselling, medical evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation options will be provided to drivers struggling with addiction, he added. He noted that strict measures will be implemented to safeguard the confidentiality of personal and medical data. The state government will enforce strict compliance across vehicle owners, transport contractors, industries, and educational institutions. An integrated digital portal will monitor test counts, device calibration, training logs, medical referrals, and institutional compliance. This state-level system will also seek integration with central agency databases. Ensuring the safety of every passenger and upholding the trust of every family is our collective responsibility, Minister Sarnaik added. A drug-free driver is the foundation of a safe transport system, which ultimately leads to safe families, a safe society, and a stronger Maharashtra, he said.
3 from Sambhaji Brigade throw black powder on MPSC secretary, arrested
3 kids among 9 dead as vanrams truck near Bhandara
Petition in Bombay high court challenges constitutional validity of Maharashtra anti-conversion law
Education dept issues show-cause notice to MLAs school over Paryushan food advisory
Mumbai horror: Man murders friend for using his clothes, personal items without permission
ATS arrests Mumbra woman in probe into passports obtained using fake documents
Centre launches OneTag to let FASTag users switch banks without replacing tag
Jarange Patil sets sights on Mumbai as Maratha agitation escalates
Digital Desk | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Sep 11 (IANS) With signals suggesting that the Maharashtra government delegation may ignore the ongoing agitation, Manoj Jarange Patilwho has brought the issue of certificates back to the centre of discussion by seeking to rectify flaws in the Maratha reservation is preparing to head to Mumbai along with his supporters. A meeting of supporters has been called at 12 p.m. on September 12 to decide the further course of action. Jarange Patil stated that permission for the protest at Mumbais Azad Maidan has been sought, expressing confidence that the government will grant it. Criticising the administration by stating, Unless you press the nose, the mouth doesn't open, he made it clear that the protesters are now bound for Mumbai. If we apply according to the law, it is the government's responsibility to grant permission. The Home Ministry must approve it, and the government should abide by the rules. However, the government considers itself above everyone, above the courts, and is violating the Constitution. Permission will be granted, and the hunger strike will take place at Azad Maidan, Jarange Patil said. He instructed supporters not to bring vehicles to Antarwali Sarati, advising those coming from distant places to arrive at night and locals to arrive in the morning. The government representatives noted that out of the 15 demands raised during Jarange Patil's movement, 12 have already been fulfilled upon detailed review, emphasising that the government keeps all doors open for discussion. Even as the decision to intensify the agitation was being made, Abhijit Dipke of the Cockroach Janata Party met Jarange Patil, requesting him to end his hunger strike considering his deteriorating health, while simultaneously warning the government against laying a hand on him. Expressing deep concern over Jarange Patils deteriorating health, Dipke urged the activist to end his fast, emphasising that Maharashtra desperately needs his presence for the broader social cause. At the same time, Dipke issued a sharp warning to the state government, demanding immediate dialogue and cautioning authorities against taking any coercive measures against the hunger striker. If the government had fulfilled its basic duties by providing quality education and employment opportunities, people like Manoj Jarange would not have been forced to sit on indefinite hunger strikes. This is a clear failure of the administration, Dipke told reporters after meeting Jarange Patil. Dipke heavily criticised the administration's perceived apathy, contrasting its inaction with its public engagements elsewhere. The government seems to have time to meet comedians and social media figures, but nobody has time to come here and talk to a leader who has been fasting for 14 days for the welfare of his community, he remarked. Invoking recent events involving activist Sonam Wangchuk, Dipke strongly warned against any forceful police removal from the site. This is Maharashtra. If the government tries to forcibly touch or remove Manoj Jarange Patil, people from every corner of the state will march directly to Antarwali Sarati, and the government will have to face the consequences, Dipke declared. Meanwhile, support for Jarange Patil's movement continues to grow across various districts of Marathwada even as preparations gain momentum for the proposed protest march to Mumbai's Azad Maidan. Under the banner of Sakal Maratha Samaj, a two-hour road blockade was staged on the Latur-Barshi route in the Chincholirao Wadi area of Latur taluka, where protesters raised fierce slogans against the government. In Nitur, Nilanga taluka, tyres were burnt to block the Latur-Zaheerabad highway. As supporters take to the streets, the government has begun releasing summaries detailing the number of certificates issued across different districts.
Maharashtra Cancels Irregular Appointments In Ministers Offices
The CMO, meanwhile, has a sanctioned strength of 172 personnel but currently has around 250 officials and employees working there, officials said.
Khilafat House redevelopment: Shifting of old grave shelved
Thane MACT awards Rs 14.8 lakh to tempo driver injured in 2015 ST bus crash
Virat Kohli meets Eknath Shinde in London, discusses sports and Maharashtra development
The Deputy CM said the two also spoke about helping young people improve their skills and perform well in competitions. Kohli shared ideas on how to support and develop young talent, which Shinde said could benefit Maharashtra and the country.
Mumbai's iconic Lalbaugcha Raja first look unveiled ahead of Ganeshotsav
