Chief Minister of Maharashtra meets the Prime Minister
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here and discussed various issues related to the state. Chief Minister of Maharashtra, @Dev_Fadnavis met Prime Minister @narendramodi, the Prime Ministers Office said on X. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said he made a detailed presentation to Modi on various development projects in []
2 dead after gas leak at chemical factory in Maharashtra's Mahad
dead after gas leak at chemical factory in Maharashtras Mahad
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 17: Stallion India Fluorochemicals Limited (SIFL), a leading forward integrated player in refrigeration and industrial gas operates as a critical link in the industrial gas supply chain, focusing on processing, blending, and distributing specialized gases across multiple sectors, has announced its unaudited financial results for the Q1 FY26-27.
Parle Agro Warehouse Licence Suspended After FDA Finds Expired Frooti, Appy Fizz In Chembur
Maharashtra FDA seized expired Frooti, Appy Fizz and Candy Juice worth 99,970 during an overnight Chembur warehouse inspection.
'Girls were possessed': 600 students leave 'haunted' hostel
Nearly 600 tribal students abandoned a government-run hostel in Amravati, Maharashtra, after some girls exhibited strange behaviour, leading to claims of spirit possession. Officials suspect mental stress or selective hysteria, while local beliefs attribute the incidents to angry spirits from a cut 'mahua' tree or an encroached temple. Counselling efforts are underway to bring students back.
Two dead after gas leakage at Indo Amines plant in Maharashtra
Two people died on Saturday after a gas leak at Indo Amines' manufacturing facility in Mahad, in the western state of Maharashtra.
Bollywood stars told to drop surrogate ad in Maharashtra's food safety drive
In a warning to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff, made public over the weekend, the state said the actors were promoting Vimal's cardamoms but the brand is associated largely with pan masala
Agriculture-only Discoms: What Telangana, Maharashtra, Haryana are changing
Telangana and Maharashtra are separating agricultural consumers and their associated finances from existing distribution companies. Haryana has proposed a similar model
Video: Tukaram Mundhe Shares 4 Things Every Diner Should Check Before Ordering Food
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration Commissioner highlighted four practical factors consumers should consider before their next restaurant visit or food order.
Prithviraj Chavan Claims Gopinath Munde Was Set to Join Congress, Sparking Political Row
A fresh political controversy has erupted in Maharashtra after senior Congress leader and former Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan claimed that late BJP leader Gopinath Munde had once decided to defect to the Congress a claim that has been firmly rejected by Mundes daughter and sitting Maharashtra minister, Pankaja Munde. Speaking on Saturday, Chavan asserted [] The post Prithviraj Chavan Claims Gopinath Munde Was Set to Join Congress, Sparking Political Row appeared first on Tfipost.com .
Officials Point To Stress After 600 Students Leave Haunted Maharashtra Hostel
In the investigation, symptoms such as persistent crying, fear, sadness, memory loss, and physical pain were observed in six female students.
Who is Tukaram Mundhe? The IAS officer taking on Maharashtra's food sector
In his latest move, Mundhe's FDA issued notices to actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over advertisements for a pan masala brand, whose products are banned in Maharashtra
Why has Maharashtra FDA issued notices to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff? | Explainer
The FDA has issued notices to actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff, claiming that their brand endorsement of Vimal Elaichi misleads consumers or indirectly promotes the brand identity of a prohibited product, which is Vimal Pan Masala
Bombay HC clerk typing test glitches: Aspirants seek re-exam
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Job aspirants protesting in Maharashtras Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar against glitches in the Bombay High Court clerk recruitment typing test have called off their agitation after giving the administration a week to rectify the issues and announce a reexamination. Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) convenor Abhijeet Dipke, who joined the protest on Sunday, August 16, termed 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 .
Tukaram Mundhe's FDA now targets Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn & Tiger Shroff over pan masala-linked ad
The Maharashtra FDA has issued notices to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over their advertisement for a chewing elaichi brand. The regulator alleges that the promotion may violate food safety rules and indirectly promote a brand associated with pan masala. The action comes amid the FDAs broader crackdown on counterfeit and banned food products. In 2022, Akshay Kumar apologised for appearing in a similar advertisement for the same brand.
The Maharashtra government has sanctioned 75 acres of land at Shenda Park, Kolhapur, for the development of the Bombay High Courts Kolhapur Circuit Bench and has approved the creation of 495 permanent posts for its establishment. The announcement was made on August 17, 2026, during the first foundation day celebrations of the Kolhapur Bench, marking [] The post Kolhapur Bombay High Court Bench to get 75 acres, 495 permanent posts; Permanent status expected soon appeared first on India Legal .
FDAs Action Welcomed: No One is Above the Law, Says Praveen Khandelwal
New Delhi, August 17: BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal has responded to the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administrations (FDA) issuance of notices to actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Tiger Shroff regarding their promotion of Vimal Elaichi. Khandelwal described the FDAs action as lawful and commendable. He emphasized that the message must be clear: in ... Read more FDAs Action Welcomed: No One is Above the Law, Says Praveen Khandelwal
MEA Secretary highlights priorities of India's chairship at BRICS conference
MEA Secretary Sripriya Ranganathan highlighted Indias priorities as BRICS chair in 2026 at the India-Egypt BRICS Partnership Conference in Cairo. She stressed closer India-Egypt cooperation and a stronger BRICS voice for the Global South
Fire breaks out at Avirahi hotel in Mumbais Kandivali West; 11 rescued
Maharashtra's Highway Work Delay, Alcohol Problem Due To Trump: BJP Leader
Sujay Vikhe Patil, the former MP from Ahmednagar, made a long arc of an argument to link Trump's ad policies to shortage of material needed for the infrastructure project
Iran president says US peace MoU was reached with dignity and power
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran reached its peace MoU with the United States with dignity and power, rejecting claims of surrender. The agreement was aimed at ending the regional war, but the future of negotiations remains uncertain amid renewed tensions
US senator Ruben Gallego says Trump administration had no clear Iran war plan
US Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego has accused the Trump administration of entering the Iran war without a clear mission or exit strategy. The Iraq War veteran also raised concerns over exhaustion, morale and mental health among troops aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln
Maharashtra HSC 2027: MSBSHSE opens application process, students can register till October 31
Maharashtra govt forms panel to tackle Chakan industrial belt's infra woes
Facing the ire of companies over potholed roads and traffic snarls in Pune's Chakan industrial belt, the Maharashtra government has admitted serious infrastructure gaps and set up a highlevel panel to resolve them. With the Opposition targeting the government over the issue, the ruling dispensation has moved swiftly to contain the situation. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis admitted on Friday that there were serious infrastructure issues in the industrial area and promised relief. The government subsequently formed a high-level panel to resolve the problems troubling the companies. Industries Minister Uday Samant visited the area on Sunday and met senior officials and representatives of industrial associations. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde joined the discussions via video-conferencing. The state government drew flak after the owners of at least 20 companies recently said they had decided to shift their factories to Khandala in Pune district due to severe traffic congestion a
More spaces must be opened to Mumbaikars
Now citizens have an opportunity to experience the sylvan surroundings around the heritage bungalow.
It takes a certain kind of delusion to justify what the real estate lobby believes is the right price for an apartment
Iran moves to criminalise communication with US, Israel-funded foreign media
Irans parliament has approved a bill that could send people to prison for communicating with foreign media outlets deemed hostile, including US- or Israel-funded organisations. The legislation also restricts contact with foreign institutions and scientific cooperation and awaits Guardian Council review
Regular coffee drinking linked to lower body fat and improved metabolic health
A University of Oulu study of 2,264 adults found that higher coffee consumption was associated with lower total and visceral fat, greater muscle mass and reduced levels of branched-chain amino acids linked to insulin resistance, offering clues to coffees potential metabolic benefits
New York: Guinness World Record set at Indian I-Day event attended by Mamdani
Indias 80th Independence Day was celebrated across the New York tri-state area with parades and special events. A Guinness World Record was set in New Jersey, while Indian-origin New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined the Queens parade. Three UAE-based Indians also featured in a skydiving record
Maharashtra govt forms panel to tackle Chakan industrial belts infrastructure crisis
Maharashtra government formed a high-level panel to resolve infrastructure issues in Chakan. Companies threatened relocation due to potholed roads and traffic congestion problems. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde directed immediate pothole repairs and modern repair technologies. The government will provide land for essential facilities and expedite development plans. A 10-month deadline is set for implementing infrastructure development and grievance redressal.
Passengers pistol accidentally fires at Varanasi airport, two staff injured
Two security screening personnel were injured after a passengers licensed pistol allegedly went off accidentally during screening at Varanasi airport on Sunday. The passenger, identified as Azamgarh resident Kamlesh Kedarnath Rai
Four devotees killed, four injured after speeding bus hits group in Rajasthan
Four people were killed and four others injured after a private bus allegedly travelling at high speed hit a group of devotees on a roadside in Rajasthans Jhalawar district. Police said a preliminary inquiry suggested brake failure caused the accident on Saturday night
Bengal ex-deputy speaker found hanging at TMC office
Former West Bengal Assembly deputy speaker and veteran TMC leader Ashis Banerjee was found hanging at a party office in Birbhum on Sunday. Police recovered a purported suicide note and are examining its contents and the circumstances surrounding his death
Maharashtra FDA reopens surrogate advertising battle with Vimal Elaichi notices
Fourteen years after Maharashtras gutkha and pan masala advertising crackdown, the FDA has issued show-cause notices to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over a Vimal Elaichi advertisement, alleging it could amount to surrogate promotion of Vimal Pan Masala
Mumbai auto drivers learn to refuse rides... now in Marathi
Formal child adoption remains low in J&K; CARA records 42 cases in 2025-26
Jammu and Kashmir recorded 42 children adopted through the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) during 2025-26, a figure substantially lower than adoption numbers reported by several major States, according to data presented by the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development in the Rajya Sabha. The State/UT-wise data, furnished in response to a parliamentary question answered on August 12, shows that Maharashtra recorded the highest number of CARA-facilitated adoptions during the financial year, with 792 cases. Gujarat followed with 547, while Tamil Nadu recorded 501 adoptions. Karnataka accounted for 377 cases, followed by Odisha with 308 and Telangana with 307. Jammu and Kashmirs 42 adoptions were also lower than the figures reported by several northern and neighbouring States. Rajasthan recorded 172 adoptions, while Punjab reported 49, only seven more than J&K. Uttar Pradesh registered 231 cases, Haryana 68, Uttarakhand 30, Himachal Pradesh 14 and Delhi 109. Among other States, Assam recorded 186 adoptions, Kerala 170, Andhra Pradesh 140, Bihar 125 and Chhattisgarh 114. West Bengal reported 237 cases, Madhya Pradesh 221 and Jharkhand 60. The data also showed considerable variation among the northeastern States. Meghalaya and Nagaland reported 13 adoptions each, Mizoram 78, Tripura seven, Arunachal Pradesh five and Manipur four. Sikkim recorded 28 cases. Smaller Union Territories and States also reported relatively modest numbers. Goa recorded 25 adoptions, Chandigarh 18, Puducherry 15 and Andaman and Nicobar Islands 11. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu reported five cases. No adoption through CARA was recorded in Ladakh or Lakshadweep during 2025-26. Across the 36 States and Union Territories listed in the annexure, the reported number of CARA-facilitated adoptions stood at 5,022 during the financial year. J&Ks 42 cases therefore accounted for less than one per cent of the reported national total. The Ministry, however, has clarified that adoption figures should be viewed in the context of the availability of children who have been declared legally free for adoption. The waiting period for prospective adoptive parents depends not only on the number of applicants but also on the availability of legally free children and the age group preferred by prospective parents. The government is seeking to strengthen the adoption infrastructure through Mission Vatsalya. States and UTs have been advised to establish at least one Specialised Adoption Agency (SAA) in every district under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 and the Adoption Regulations, 2022. As of July 29, 2026, 795 SAAs had been approved across the country under Mission Vatsalya. These agencies support the formal adoption process and provide residential care to adoptable children below six years of age. The adoption system has also been substantially digitised. All SAAs are required to operate through the integrated CARINGS-Mission Vatsalya platform, which facilitates digital processing of cases from referral and matching to documentation. The system also allows authorities to monitor compliance through real-time dashboards at the Central and State levels. The Ministry said District Magistrates have been empowered to issue adoption orders under the Juvenile Justice Act and Adoption Regulations. Prescribed timelines have been laid down for different stakeholders, while CARA undertakes regular monitoring and follow-up with States and UT administrations to reduce delays. The Centre is also using Mission Vatsalya for awareness campaigns promoting legal adoption and foster care. Nationwide and local outreach programmes, workshops, seminars and orientation sessions are being conducted, while CARA uses print, electronic and social media platforms to spread information on legal adoption procedures.
Nagpur-honed shuttlers to make World Championship debut
Patriotic songs shape young minds, build personality: Gadkari
Minor Driving Turns Fatal, 3 Girls Killed In Hinganghat
Six cops bag Presidents medals
Tribal villagers build road after pregnant woman dies without timely medical access
Conflicting views have place in democracy, statute & social fabric must not be harmed: Bhagwat
Maha Drops Tribal Hostel Protest Curbs, Increase Entry Age To 30
Viral Posts Draw Nearly 6,000 To Futala For Show That Was Never Planned
SIR Enumeration Last Day Today: 13.36L Nagpur Dist Voters May Face Deletion
99.96% FORMS DISTRIBUTED; 97.26% OF NAGPURS ELECTORATE ACCOUNTED FOR
VNIT researchers develop technology to achieve up to 95% coal recovery
Man Murders Brother In Mahal; Milkman Killed in Seminary Hills
Police officer ends life after tiff with wife
Karate coach rapes 8-year-old, arrested
Last-minute rush as voter drive ends today, untraced forms 32% in Pune dist & 21% in state
Minister of State Bhoyar visits Lloyds skill centre in Gadchiroli
Healthcare team evacuates high-risk pregnant woman
12-hour regular power supply brings relief to Chandrapur farmers
161 power theft cases found daily this fiscal
NCP (SP) delegation to meet Maha CEO today over extension
In Mumbai, Powai residents take footpath row to Canadian Consulate
Auto drivers start to charge revised fares effective from Sept 1
Leopard seen hunting stray dog in Punes Lohegaon, eight months after big cat caught at airport
Housing society bye-laws propose modern framework
Brothers in arms: 2 from 21 Para battalion conferred Sena Medal for anti-terror ops
With Marathi rule, Mumbais auto drivers find newer ways to say no
Samyukta Maharashtra Martyrs Names to Be Inscribed at Air India Building
Pune estate agent murdered in Sangli over alleged harassment of woman
FDA issues notice to SRK, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff over Vimal ads
Rainfall activity to remain subdued across Pune, state this week; dams at full capacity
Water Leaks in Virar-Churchgate AC Local, Commuters Question Premium Fare Justification
Amid row over plots for trust, BJP MLC seeks CM Devendra Fadnaviss help
5 Maharashtra Medical Council members nominated, 1 post yet to be filled
BMC floats Rs 58 crore Mumbadevi tender despite stay on robotic parking project
Retired BEST staffer among 3 held over mule accounts used in cyber scams
All social media platforms should make public govt requests for post removal: Raut
Shah Rukh, Ajay, Tiger Face FDA Notices Over Vimal Pan Masala Ad
The Maharashtra FDA has issued show-cause notices to actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over their appearance in a Vimal Pan Masala/Elaichi advertisement, alleging indirect promotion of a prohibited pan masala brand.
Teens suicide under scanner after pregnancy disclosure, man arrested in Maharashtra
Lek Ladki Yojana: Maharashtra Girls Can Get 1.01 Lakh; Online Application Process Made EasierMaharashtra Lek Ladki Yojana 2026: Families in Maharashtra eligible for the Lek Ladki Yojana can receive financial assistance totalling 1.01 lakh for a girl child, with the support distributed at different...
Mumbai Metro One launches Indias first WhatsApp-based digital pass
Navy sailor, wife and 2 kids found dead in Mumbai home; police suspect murder-suicide
Navi Mumbai airport gets first international freighter
In Navi Mumbai, youth swims 150 metres across river to rescue cognitively impaired youth
House of Abhinandan Lodha targets 40 boutique resorts in five years
House of Abhinandan Lodha plans to establish 40 boutique resorts under its Miros brand, focusing on luxury experiences rather than conventional hotels. The initial properties will be in Goa, with others planned across Maharashtra and Ayodhya over the next five years.
Lizard in birthday cake sends 11 to hospital in Maharashtra
Palghar: As many as 11 people, among them seven children, were hospitalised due to suspected food poisoning after eating a birthday cake that allegedly contained a dead lizard in Maharashtras Palghar district, police said on Sunday, August 16. The local authorities and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have launched an investigation into a Nalasopara-based 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 .
Weather Tomorrow August 17: The Meteorological Department has released a new weather alert for Monday, August 17. Expect heavy rain and thunderstorms in Delhi and Punjab, while Gujarat and Bihar are warned of intense showers alongside lightning strikes. In Himachal Pradesh, light to moderate rain is likely, with localized heavy downpours. On the other hand, Maharashtra and Haryana will enjoy partly sunny skies, though afternoon thunderstorms could develop.
Tempo driver arrested with fake mineral transport permits in Mumbai
Nalasopara Police seize cocaine worth Rs 38 lakh, arrest Nigerian national
Nagpur man murdered by friend, wife; body dumped to stage accident
