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Fire breaks out at Avirahi hotel in Mumbais Kandivali West; 11 rescued
Iran president says US peace MoU was reached with dignity and power
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US senator Ruben Gallego says Trump administration had no clear Iran war plan
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Fire up your appetite by indulging in these barbecue at these spots in Mumbai
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Iran moves to criminalise communication with US, Israel-funded foreign media
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Regular coffee drinking linked to lower body fat and improved metabolic health
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New York: Guinness World Record set at Indian I-Day event attended by Mamdani
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Maharashtra govt forms panel to tackle Chakan industrial belts infrastructure crisis
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AI manager recommends first human firing at experimental San Francisco store
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Passengers pistol accidentally fires at Varanasi airport, two staff injured
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Bengal ex-deputy speaker found hanging at TMC office
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Maharashtra FDA reopens surrogate advertising battle with Vimal Elaichi notices
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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
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Nagpur-honed shuttlers to make World Championship debut
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Minor Driving Turns Fatal, 3 Girls Killed In Hinganghat
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
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VNIT researchers develop technology to achieve up to 95% coal recovery
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Man Murders Brother In Mahal; Milkman Killed in Seminary Hills
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Minister of State Bhoyar visits Lloyds skill centre in Gadchiroli
Healthcare team evacuates high-risk pregnant woman
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FDA issues notice to SRK, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff over Vimal ads
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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
Maharashtra: 600 tribal students leave hostel after girls show unusual behaviour
The episode began on July 22, when four girls reportedly started behaving strangely, crying and laughing uncontrollably. Officials suspect the behaviour could be linked to mental stress
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
Nagpur man murdered by friend, wife; body dumped to stage accident
Amit Shah accuses Congress of insulting Vande Mataram, demands apology
Addressing a public meeting in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, Shah alleged that during the Independence Day programme at the Congress headquarters, party leader Sonia Gandhi asked 'Vande Mataram' to be stopped midway through the song
MSEDCL cracks down on power theft, uncovers over 19,500 cases across Maharashtra
Sukhbir Badal Discharged from Hospital, Calls for NIA Investigation into Attacks
Chandigarh, August 16: Sukhbir Singh Badal, the leader of the Shiromani Akali Dal and former Deputy Chief Minister, has been discharged from Medanta Hospital in Gurugram. He was admitted following an attack at a Gurudwara in Nanded, Maharashtra. Harsimrat Kaur Badal, a Member of Parliament from the Shiromani Akali Dal, has written to Union Home ... Read more Sukhbir Badal Discharged from Hospital, Calls for NIA Investigation into Attacks
High-level panel set up to tackle road woes in Maha's Chakan
The Maharashtra government has constituted a high-level committee to address road repairs, traffic congestion and management issues in the rapidly expanding Chakan industrial belt in Pune district, and set up a mechanism for time-bound redressal of industrial grievances.
Dead lizard found in birthday cake in Maharashtra; 11, including children, hospitalised
As many as 11 people, including seven children, were hospitalised in Maharashtra's Palghar district after allegedly falling ill following the consumption of a birthday cake that allegedly contained a dead lizard, police said on Sunday. The incident took place at a building in the Takipada area of Nalasopara East.
Those seeking curbs on traditional Hindu festivals linked to urban Naxalism: Maharashtra minister
Maharashtra minister Ashish Shelar linked festival restrictions to urban Naxalism. He spoke at a Dahi Handi event, defending traditional Hindu celebrations. The government supported Govinda groups in legal battles over festival rules. Shelar stated concerns should not curb cultural events. He pledged to protect Marathi and Hindu festivals with precautions.
Mumbai Metro One becomes first in India to issue metro passes through WhatsApp
Cops recover 22kg stolen silver after 4 held in Kanpur
Mumbai police arrested four men for stealing silver and cash from a workshop. The theft involved 22kg of silver and other valuables worth over Rs 46 lakh. A former employee planned the burglary and fled on a train with an accomplice. Police apprehended them in Kanpur, recovering all stolen property. The remaining two accused were arrested in Mumbai.
Rat in Maharashtras Kalyan hub prompts residents to seek FDA intervention
The FDA also noted the absence of insect and rodent control measures. Waste management practices were poor. Records of medical examinations and health documentation of food handlers were missing
Maharashtra CET Counselling 2026: Check Admission Deadline, Important Dates Here
Maharashtra CET Round 2 admission deadline is August 18. Check seat acceptance, institute reporting and Round 3 and 4 counselling dates.
Mumbai-bound passenger's licensed pistol goes off; 2 personnel injured
Two security screeners were injured at Varanasi's Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport on Sunday after a round was discharged while a passenger's declared licensed firearm was being inspected. Police and aviation security officials are investigating the incident
11 Hospitalised After Dead Lizard Found In Birthday Cake In Maharashtra
Eleven people hospitalised after dead lizard found in birthday cake in Maharashtra.
Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff Face Tukaram Mundhe
Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff have come under the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration's scanner over their association with a Vimal Elaichi advertisement. In a notice issued on August 11, Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe asked the three
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Maharashtra FDA Issues Notice To Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff
Actors face action over alleged surrogate promotion of prohibited pan masala through Vimal Elaichi ad
FDA notice to SRK, Ajay Devgn and Tiger over pan masala ad
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has issued a show-cause notice to actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over their advertisement for Vimal Elaichi, claiming it prima facie amounts to indirect or surrogate promotion of prohibited pan masala and tobacco-related products.
Girl child welfare: Maharashtra's Lek Laadki scheme process simplified, says minister
The Maharashtra government has simplified the Lek Laadki scheme for eligible girls. Beneficiaries can now apply online and receive financial assistance directly. Applications for eligible girls from April 2023 are accepted until August 2027. New cases require submission within one year of the girl's birth. This initiative aims to empower girls and encourage their education.
NALSAR University row: Bar Council of India chief apologises to law students
BCI Chairperson Manan Kumar Mishra has apologised to law students amid the NALSAR convocation row. His apology follows criticism over a withdrawn order concerning advocate enrolment, while CJI Surya Kant had earlier pulled up the BCI over the decision
Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff Get FDA Notice Over Vimal Ad; Asked to Explain in 15 Days
Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff have received show-cause notices from the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over their participation in an advertisement for Vimal Elaichi. The notices, issued under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, question whether the campaign could amount to surrogate or indirect promotion of pan [] The post Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff Get FDA Notice Over Vimal Ad; Asked to Explain in 15 Days appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
