Maharashtra Minister Pratap Sarnaik Claims UBT Legislators Are in Touch with Him
Pratap Sarnaik reveals that several UBT legislators are in contact with him, discussing the shifting political landscape in Maharashtra. Maharashtra Minister Pratap Sarnaik Claims UBT Legislators Are in Touch with Him
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Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 9 (IANS) Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Wednesday warned the Congress that targeting the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) will not be accepted. He claimed that the RSS is working for nation-building and the integrity of the country. The government will under no circumstances tolerate a protest march targeted at the RSS land or headquarters. Expressing strong indignation over the protest march organised by Congress toward the RSS office, Minister Bawankule launched a scathing attack on the grand old party for politicising the national song 'Vande Mataram'. He dared the Congress to march on the BJP office if it has the courage. He clarified that if the Opposition wishes to agitate against the state government, they should direct their marches to official premises such as the District Collectorate, Police Commissionerate, Guardian Minister's Office, Chief Minister's Office or Ramgiri. Minister Bawankule has hit out at Congress over its stance on 'Vande Mataram', saying that the anthem reinforces India's culture, values, and glorious heritage globally. Insulting 'Vande Mataram', the Minister alleged, amounts to Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and their entire party insulting the nation itself. Asserting that the public would demand answers for this stance by the Congress in the 2029 general elections, Minister Bawankule adopted an aggressive tone, saying that anyone living in India must respect and sing 'Vande Mataram'. Addressing the distress caused by the rainfall deficit in the state, which has severely impacted crops like soybean and cotton, Minister Bawankule noted widespread concern among farmers. Rainfall across several regionsincluding Marathwada, Vidarbha, and North Maharashtrastands at around 65 per cent, leaving a 35 per cent deficit. He appealed directly to the farming community not to lose hope or resort to extreme measures like suicide. The Minister announced that the state government has taken a strict stance regarding the misuse of government land allotted to gymkhanas in Mumbai, Nagpur, and other parts of Maharashtra. Land granted for specific recreational or athletic purposes must be used strictly for those reasons, he said. However, inspections have revealed widespread violations of lease terms and conditions. Surveys have been conducted across gymkhanas state-wide, including 16 major facilities in Mumbai. Following evidence of severe breaches, official notices are currently being issued. Minister Bawankule warned that it is the state government's duty to halt unauthorised commercial activities, such as hosting wedding ceremonies on government-allotted gymkhana grounds. While regularising terms, undertaking guarantees will be mandatory to ensure no future non-compliance. Repeat offenders will face strict action, including land repossession and cancellation of operations. Highlighting the Maratha reservation issue, Minister Bawankule emphasised that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde have done significant work to address the community's demands. He said that while the previous Uddhav Thackeray-led Maharashtra government failed to defend the special reservation in the Supreme Courtresulting in its cancellation CM Fadnavis and Deputy CM Shinde subsequently stepped in with concrete steps. He noted that the Maratha community is currently benefiting significantly from the 10 per cent Economically Weaker Section (EWS) reservation. He also reaffirmed the Maharashtra government's dual policy of delivering justice to the Maratha community while ensuring that the existing reservation for 353 castes under the OBC category remains completely untouched. To curb irregularities in sports certificates, the Maharashtra Cabinet has finalised a comprehensive oversight policy. Minister Bawankule noted that Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar presented the proposal during Tuesday's Cabinet meeting. Strict regulations have been framed to prevent unqualified individuals from claiming government employment under the sports quota, the Minister said. Any fraudulent practice will result in immediate criminal prosecution (FIR), cancellation of the certificate, termination of employment, and disciplinary suspension or dismissal, the Minister added.
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Bombay HC questions Maha DGP over not naming Parth Pawar in Pune govt land scam
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 9 (IANS) The Bombay High Court on Wednesday raised sharp questions over the non-inclusion of Parth Pawar, son of Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister late Ajit Pawar, as an accused in a high-profile government land deal case in Pune, despite his alleged connection to the purchasing firm. During a hearing, Justice Madhav Jamdar noted that M/s. Almeida Enterprises LLP acquired 40 acres of government land in Pune's Mundhwa area at a price significantly below its market value. Investigation records revealed that the firm had two directors: Parth Pawar and Digvijay Patil. However, the state police chose to charge only Digvijay Patil, omitting Parth Pawar from the list of accused. In an order released this September, Justice Jamdar highlighted allegations that Parth Pawar was spared from prosecution due to his high influence as the son of the Deputy Chief Minister. Querying the state police on why Parth Pawar was not named alongside his aide, the Bombay High Court directed the Maharashtra Director General of Police (DGP) Sadanand Vasant Date to personally file an affidavit addressing the disparity in the investigation. The matter came to light while the court was hearing an anticipatory bail plea filed by Suryakant Yewale, a Pune Tehsildar, accused of misusing his official position to facilitate the fraudulent transaction. Yewale has denied all charges, alleging he was falsely implicated and played no role in the deal. The Bombay High Court has directed both the Maharashtra DGP and the Investigating Officer to submit their responses before the next scheduled hearing on September 28. The Mundhwa land scam revolves around the alleged fraudulent sale and illegal transfer of a prime 43.3-acre (nearly 17.5-hectare) parcel of government-owned land in Pune's Mundhwa estimated to be worth nearly Rs 1,800 crore. Pune businesswoman/builder Sheetal Tejwani, who held the Power of Attorney (PoA) on behalf of the original Watandars for nearly two decades, allegedly executed a sale deed transferring the land to Amadea Enterprises LLP for a nominal consideration of Rs 300 crore. A seven-member high-level government committee led by Additional Chief Secretary (Revenue) Vikas Kharge submitted a 4,392-page inquiry report. The committee termed the land deal illegal and criminal. It indicted partner Digvijay Patil, PoA holder Sheetal Tejwani, and administrative officials. The committee did not directly blame Parth Pawar in its immediate scope, but recommended a full police investigation into Amadea Enterprises' financial records and transaction mechanics.
Maharashtra Minister Criticizes Opposition for Migration Issues, Rejects Threats from Amit Thackeray
Maharashtras Pratap Sarnaik blames opposition for migration, dismisses Amit Thackerays threats, and discusses political dynamics in the state. Maharashtra Minister Criticizes Opposition for Migration Issues, Rejects Threats from Amit Thackeray
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Maharashtra unveils Land Bank to accelerate infra projects and advance compensatory afforestation
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 9 (IANS) In a major initiative aimed at balancing rapid industrial development with environmental conservation, the Maharashtra Forest Department has established a comprehensive district-wise Land Bank to streamline land allocation for compensatory afforestation. Conceptualised by Forest Minister Ganesh Naik under the leadership of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modis Viksit Bharat vision. The decision addresses long-standing bureaucratic delays in obtaining forest clearances under the Forest (Conservation and Development) Act, 1980. Currently, the state requires compensatory afforestation on an average of 2,000 to 3,000 hectares of degraded forest land and 1,000 to 2,000 hectares of non-forest land annually. Identifying suitable, encumbrance-free parcels and executing inter-departmental transfers has historically been a time-consuming barrier to major infrastructure works, including national highways, railways, bullet train corridors, transmission lines, and port developments. Through joint field assessments conducted by revenue and forest officials, the state has identified and compiled extensive land records across all districts. About 33,056 hectares of Degraded Forest Land are identified for projects eligible for double-degraded forest afforestation, such as central government ventures and power transmission lines: Nashik Region: 9,002 hectares, Nagpur Region: 8,109 hectares, Amravati Region: 5,724 hectares, Pune Region: 5,330 hectares, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Region: 4,179 hectares and Konkan Region: 712 hectares. Further, 7,546 Hectares of non-forest land have been provided by district collectors across revenue divisions comprising Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: 2,689 hectares, Nashik: 2,525 hectares, Amravati: 1,153 hectares, Pune: 640 hectares, Konkan: 408 hectares and Nagpur: 131 hectares, said a government statement. To ensure seamless execution, the Land Bank details are digitised and published on public web portals, including mahaforest.gov.in/DFLLandBank for degraded forest land and landdashboard.mahabhumi.gov.in for non-forest land. Before inclusion, each land parcel undergoes rigorous verification to confirm it is encroachment-free, clear of legal encumbrances, and ecologically suitable for afforestation. Non-forest land transferred by project agencies will be formally declared as Reserved Forest under Section 4 of the Indian Forest Act, 1927, permanently expanding Maharashtra's overall forest cover. By creating a transparent, central inventory, state authorities aim to eliminate project bottlenecks, ensure robust compensatory plantations, and achieve a sustainable equilibrium between infrastructure growth and ecological protection, said the release.
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Vande Mataram row: Maharashtra minister warns Congress of electoral backlash
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Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 9 (IANS) Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Wednesday stated that one should refrain from engaging in linguistic politics while asserting that equal importance is given to non-Marathi speakers in the state. His reaction comes after the state government mandated working knowledge of Marathi for all auto-rickshaw, taxi, and app-based cab drivers, while granting them a one-year extension to learn the language. Speaking exclusively to IANS, Sarnaik emphasised that the language should be taught to the drivers with affection and not by using violence. Trying to achieve results through violence, intimidation, or brandishing sticks will only intimidate poor people and drive them away, while upsetting 98 per cent of the population. One shouldn't engage in linguistic politics; rather, we should love, respect, and elevate Marathi identity. No one in this country has the right to force people through coercion, and we strongly oppose such methods. He said that 20,000 auto-rickshaw drivers across Borivali and Dahisar were felicitated after they learned the Marathi language and that another event will be held on September 12 to facilitate 7000 others. While acknowledging that Marathi, Hindi, and English are equally spoken in the state, the Maharashtra Minister said: If someone communicates with me in Hindi, I converse with them in the same language. We can frame rules for auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers; however, we cannot force an actor, a cricketer, or a random passerby to speak in Marathi. We can only request them to do so. In my constituency itself, about 50 per cent are Hindi-speaking people; I share the same bond with them as with Marathis. Despite being Marathi leaders, we have created the 'Uttar Bharatiya Bhawan' and even Maithili Samaj Bhawan and Rajasthani Samaj Bhawan, he said while stressing equal importance for all communities in the state. He clarified that the issue of speaking in Marathi was raised not just for the language, but for the state's identity and Marathi culture. However, he maintained: I don't work for Hindi-speaking or Marathi-speaking votes; rather, I go to my constituency taking up the matter of development. Asserting that Maharashtra's vote bank doesn't belong to any particular party, Sarnaik stated: Marathi voters are distributed across all parties. They are in Congress, in BJP, in Shiv Sena, in the UBT faction, in MNS, and in different factions of RPI as well. Sarnaik also spoke about the controversy over a viral video from a recent 'Dahi Handi' event in Mumbai. The row erupted after the Minister asked actor Sanjay Dutt to speak in Marathi while attending a Dahi Handi event, to which the latter had replied: I spent six years in Yerwada Jail, yet I could not learn Marathi. Several guests, including Suniel Shetty, Sanjay Dutt, Suryakumar Yadav, and singer Badshah, attended the event. All of them spoke in Marathi. Sanjay Dutt greeted the audience in Marathi. Afterwards, he jokingly told me, 'Pratap Bhai, I can only speak this much Marathi. I spent years in jail but couldn't learn Marathi, yet you managed to make me speak it today.' That should have been a matter of pride. But only the part where he said he couldn't learn Marathi despite being in jail went viral. Nobody highlighted Suniel Shetty saying that to live and work in Mumbai, one must learn Marathi because it's a beautiful language. No one highlighted Suryakumar Yadav speaking in Marathi or Badshah singing a song in Marathi. Instead of focusing on those positive moments, only the clip of Sanjay Dutt talking about his jail time and how I made him speak Marathi was highlighted, the minister claimed.
Maharashtra launches special drive to grant forest land rights to tribal farmers
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 9 (IANS) In a major initiative to strengthen land rights for tribal communities, the Maharashtra government on Wednesday announced a statewide, time-bound campaign to grant full legal ownership rights to tribal families cultivating forest land but lacking formal titles or holding incomplete land rights. Announcing the initiative, Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said that a state-wide, time-bound drive will be organized from September 17 to October 2, 2026 -- commencing on the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and concluding on Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti. Minister Bawankule highlighted that many tribal farmers cultivate larger land parcels but hold titles covering only a fraction (such as half or 1.1 acres) of their actual holdings, while others remain entirely deprived of rights despite active cultivation. This campaign aims to resolve all pending claims and issue official title certificates (Adhikarkatras). Village Level Forest Rights Committees will meet for three consecutive days from September 17 to 19 to review and approve claims of tribal farmers who hold unrecorded or partially recorded forest lands. Special Gram Sabhas will be convened across three days from September 30 to October 2 to grant official community approval to the claims cleared by village-level committees. Following Gram Sabha clearance, proposals will be submitted to Sub-Divisional and District Level Forest Rights Committees for swift, final sanction within fixed deadlines. Under this initiative, once forest titles are sanctioned, all eligible tribal farmers will be issued new Property Cards, 7/12 extracts, and Form No. 12. Tribal farmers who already possess forest titles will be provided with Form 6 to 12 extracts, said the Minister. No eligible tribal farmer cultivating land in the state will be left without a Property Card or 7/12 extract, Minister Bawankule affirmed. He said that clear instructions have been issued ensuring no eligible tribal farmer is denied land rights merely due to administrative or technical errors in records. Through close coordination between the Revenue and Forest Departments, verified names, survey numbers, and exact land measurements will be reconciled to issue official titles under the 7-E/12-E format, Minister Bawankule said. According to the Minister, District Collectors will personally monitor the execution of the campaign. Sub-Divisional Officers (SDOs) will conduct regular reviews, while Tehsildars and field staff hold direct operational responsibility for completing all assigned tasks within the specified timelines. Meanwhile, in a major policy push to boost investment and economic development across the state, the Maharashtra government has launched the integrated digital platform, MahaBhumi Stack. Designed to serve as a unified gateway for all land buying, selling, and administrative operations, the system consolidates previously fragmented services under a single portal. Minister Bawankule said that the single-window platform unifies scattered land-related services across ten major categories. He stated that the initiative marks a significant milestone for the Revenue Department in furthering the governments vision of Ease of Living and Ease of Doing Business. The integrated platform is expected to eliminate procedural hurdles, reduce fraudulent practices, and streamline transaction workflows, offering immense relief to farmers and landowners across the state, the Minister said.
Maharashtra SIR: Congress MLA seeks deadline extension for electoral roll corrections
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 9 (IANS) Congress MLA Amin Patel wrote to Maharashtra Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) S Chockalingam, raising serious concerns over the large-scale deletion of voters from electoral rolls in the Mumbadevi Assembly constituency following the recent Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive. In a letter to the CEO, Patel highlighted that nearly 95,732 voters have been deleted from the draft electoral roll published on August 31, 2026. While official grounds cite absent, shifted, duplicate, or deceased voters (ASDD), Patel alleged that poor outreach and lack of proper communication by Booth Level Officers (BLOs) were significant contributing factors. As of September 8, 2026, not a single Form No 6 (used for re-enrollment and new registrations) had been accepted by BLOs in the region. No official notices were served to voters facing electoral roll anomalies or unmapped status to appear for hearings. Citizens attempting to contact assigned BLOs faced unanswered calls or switched-off phones, causing unnecessary distress to residents trying to rectify their voter status. With the upcoming Ganeshotsav festival season, BLOs are expected to be occupied with festival-related duties, creating a high likelihood that citizens will miss the current submission deadlines, said Patel. To ensure no eligible voter is disenfranchised, Patel requested an urgent deadline extension within legal parameters. He has demanded that for submission of Form 6 (Re-enrollment & New Registration), the time period be extended from September 30, 2026, to October 31, 2026 and for Anomaly & Unmapped Voter Hearings from October 29, 2026, to November 30, 2026. Patel urged the Chief Electoral Officer to sympathetically consider the gravity of the situation and take immediate corrective measures. Patel's request comes after the exclusion of 2.07 crore voters in the draft voter list released on August 31. Of the final categorisation of the 2.07 crore uncollected Enumeration Forms (EFs), they include 75.52 lakh: Absent or untraceable voters, 76.80 lakh: Permanently shifted voters, 34.81 lakh: Deceased voters, 17.63 lakh: Duplicate entries or voters already registered elsewhere and 2.23 lakh: Other reasons. Chockalingam said that 2.07 crore being in the Uncollectable Enumeration Forms (accounting for 21.15% of Maharashtra's 9.78 crore electorates) does not mean permanent removal immediately; it marks exclusion from the Draft Electoral Roll during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026 drive in Maharashtra which began on July 1. I appeal to every voter to check the draft electoral roll, said Chockalingam. Do not merely look at the statewide figures. Check whether your own name is on the list and whether your details are correct. If your name is missing, apply for inclusion. If there is an error, request a correction. If there is an issue regarding the removal of a name, you can submit Form 6 to apply for re-inclusion. The draft list is not the final list; a complete process of claims and objections will take place before the final voter list is released, he added.
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Maharashtra to Simplify Land Transactions with Blockchain Technology through Delta Act
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Ahmedabad honour killing: Father, brother accused of murdering 22-year-old woman
A 22-year-old hospital receptionist in Ahmedabad was allegedly murdered by her father and brother after a video of her with a man went viral. Police said the accused allegedly staged her death as a road accident and are now in custody
Amravati newborn deaths: Maha govt orders suspension of five top health dept officials
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 9 (IANS) The Maharashtra government on Wednesday ordered the suspension of key health department personnel, including the Deputy Director of Health Services (Akola Circle), the Medical Superintendent of the Amravati Women's Hospital, the Additional District Civil Surgeon (Amravati), the Administrative Officer, and the electrician of the hospital in connection with the death of three infants in the fire that broke out in the Special Newborn Care Unit (SNCU) of the Amravati District Women's Hospital on August 24. These health department personnel were held prima facie responsible for supervisory lapses. The state government's move comes after a high-level committee completed an inquiry. Following the submission of the investigation report to the state government, the Public Health Department has directed strict action against those found responsible. During the incident, 36 infants were successfully rescued and safely transferred to other hospitals. According to the inquiry committee's report, serious lapses were identified in technical inspections and equipment maintenance, including the failure to perform timely servicing of ventilators, non-functional fire alarms and sprinkler systems, and a locked fire pump house. In light of the negligence, irresponsible behaviour, supervisory failures, and unpardonable carelessness revealed in the report, instructions have been issued to initiate disciplinary action against the concerned officers and staff under Rule 8 of the Maharashtra Civil Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1979. Administrative action has also been ordered against contractual employees, along with directives to penalise responsible officials from the Public Works Department (PWD). The report found M/s AOV International LLP guilty, leading to directions for the company to be blacklisted. Additionally, as prima facie defects were identified in the services provided by the Shilar Company, orders have been issued to expedite the forensic report and initiate blacklisting proceedings against it as well. To prevent similar tragedies in the future, the state government has decided to significantly strengthen security and safety protocols across state-run hospitals. Directives have been issued to install CCTV systems in all SNCUs and NICUs, as well as to make fire safety mock drills mandatory in every hospital. Strict implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) regarding fire safety, electrical safety, and medical equipment maintenance has also been instructed. Commissioner of Health Services Sanjay Katkar has been tasked with holding regular meetings with the PWD, electrical, fire, bio-technical, and maintenance departments to review hospital safety and exercise effective oversight on all necessary measures. All District Collectors, Chief Executive Officers of Zilla Parishads, and Municipal Commissioners across the state have also been instructed to ensure that electrical and fire safety audits of all hospitals within their jurisdictions are completed within three months. The Commissioner of Health Services has been asked to enforce fire safety audits, monitoring, and compliance reporting in both public and private hospitals through the respective District Civil Surgeons. Meanwhile, the state government has also directed that awards and recognition be given to the brave officers and staff who risked their lives during the disaster to rescue the infants and move them to safety.
Nepal tunnel rescue, Ram temple trusts new CEO, and more: The week in 5 charts
This past week, rescue efforts continued in Nepal after the devastating flash floods. Additionally, in Maharashtra, over 2 crore names were deleted after the state-wide SIR. Here are the major developments over last week in charts and graphics.
NCB Mumbai secures conviction in inter-state drug trafficking case, two get 10 years jail
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 9 (IANS) In a significant blow to an inter-state drug trafficking network, the NDPS Special Court in Biloli, Maharashtra's Nanded district, has convicted two traffickers and sentenced them to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 1 lakh each in a case involving the seizure of 1,127 kg of ganja, a statement of the NCB said on Wednesday. The convicts, identified as Gokul Narayan Rajput (32), a truck owner-driver from Maharashtra's Aurangabad district, and Sunil Yadav Mahajan (35), a co-driver from Jalgaon district, were arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau's (NCB) Mumbai Zonal Unit on November 15, 2021, while transporting a large consignment of the contraband. Acting on specific intelligence, an NCB team intercepted an Ashok Leyland truck at Manjram village in Nanded district. During a search, officers recovered 49 polythene gunny bags concealed beneath a load of industrial iron rods. The bags contained 112 packets of ganja weighing a total of 1,127 kg. According to the NCB, the investigation revealed that the contraband had been loaded at Ankampalli in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam district and was being transported to Jalgaon district in Maharashtra. Probe findings also showed that Rajput had previously been booked in criminal cases related to attempted murder and kidnapping. The truck used for transporting the narcotics, which was owned by Rajput, had already been blacklisted by the Regional Transport Office (RTO), but continued to be used for illegal transportation activities, investigators said. During the trial, the prosecution established that both accused were in conscious possession of a commercial quantity of ganja and failed to provide a satisfactory explanation for its possession. The Additional Sessions Judge, Biloli, found both accused guilty under various provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, and sentenced them to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 1 lakh each. The court also ordered confiscation of the seized truck. The NCB said the conviction underscores its commitment to dismantling drug trafficking networks through effective investigation and prosecution, contributing to the goal of a drug-free India.
Hanuman Ansh Film Celebrated for Detoxifying the Soul, Says Shiv Sena MP Jyoti Waghmare
Shiv Sena MP Jyoti Waghmare praises Hanuman Ansh as a soul-detoxifying film and advocates for its tax-free status in Maharashtra. Hanuman Ansh Film Celebrated for Detoxifying the Soul, Says Shiv Sena MP Jyoti Waghmare
Centre to roll out new law to protect farmers from fake seeds
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) The Centre is preparing to introduce a new Seed Act aimed at protecting the countrys farmers from the losses caused by fake and substandard seeds by incorporating more stringent punishment for culprits indulging in malpractices, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday. The proposed Seed Act is expected to provide for more stringent legal action against companies and traders involved in the sale of fake, adulterated or substandard seeds, including heavy penalties and imprisonment, it said. Before finalising the proposed legislation, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will hold a high-level consultation with senior leaders of major farmer organisations from across the country on Thursday at Krishi Bhawan in the national capital. The consultation, convened by the minister, is aimed at incorporating farmers ground-level suggestions and concerns directly into the draft seed legislation. The government intends to build a robust and effective regulatory framework to curb the activities of seed mafias and protect farmers from fraudulent and poor-quality seeds, the statement said. Poor-quality seeds can wipe out months of a farmers hard-earned income and years of effort and labour. The governments stated position is that the new law must ensure the highest standards of seed quality and a transparent, end-to-end traceability system, while also safeguarding farmers rights over traditional seeds. The consultation on Thursday will bring farmer representatives together from across the country. Senior leadership of the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh, various factions of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU), the All India Kisan Coordination Committee (AIKCC), the Kisan Mahapanchayat, the Bharatiya Krishak Samaj, the Gaon Kisan Unnayan, and the Society for Independent Farmers Association (SIFA) will participate in the meeting. Ground-level farmer representatives from several states will also put forward their views before the Union Agriculture Minister. These include representatives of the Karnataka Raitha Sangha, the Telangana Raitha Sangha, Maharashtras Shetkari Organisation, Gujarats Khedut Samaj, the National Kisan Progressive Association from Rajasthan and Bihar, Tamil Nadus Vivasayigal Sangam, Jharkhands Pragatisheel Krishi Manch, and a farmers organisation from Kottayam in Kerala, among others. The consultation, being held ahead of the upcoming Parliament session, is expected to mark a significant step towards creating a stronger regulatory framework and protecting Indian agriculture from the persistent threat of fake and substandard seeds, the statement added.
Maharashtras Chief Minister Emphasizes the Role of AI and Quantum Technology in Financial Inclusion
CM Devendra Fadnavis highlights the potential of AI and quantum tech to transform financial inclusion at the Global Fintech Fest 2026. Maharashtras Chief Minister Emphasizes the Role of AI and Quantum Technology in Financial Inclusion
Paras Dairy, KIS Group to set up 10 BioCNG plants with 1,000 cr investment
Bengaluru-based KIS Group and Paras Dairy will form a joint venture to set up 10 BioCNG plants with an investment of Rs 1,000 crore. According to a joint statement, KIS Group and Paras Dairy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to set up 10 BioCNG (CBG) plants across Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and other states, with an estimated investment of Rs 1,000 crore. They will form a joint venture (JV) for the proposed BioCNG plants. Under the partnership, KIS Group will be responsible for technology, construction and operation of the plants, while Paras Dairy will be responsible for feedstock arrangement, land and approvals. The MoU was signed at the IBET Expo here. Founded in 2006, KIS Group is a clean technology player specialising in Biogas, BioCNG, and BioLNG solutions. Paras Dairy has plants in Sahibabad, Guloathi and Sandila in Uttar Pradesh, Malanpur in Madhya Pradesh and Newasa in Maharashtra.
MPSC exam irregularities: Congress demands chairman, secretarys resignation
Harshwardhan Sapkal alleged that students have been facing repeated problems with the MPSC and claimed that the state government has failed to intervene despite lakhs of aspirants taking to the streets to protest against the commission's functioning
Manoj Jarange, a leader of the Maratha quota agitation, is resolutely continuing his protest for the twelfth consecutive day. He publicly criticizes Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil. Jarange threatens to shift the protest to Mumbai if his demands are not met by September 12, claiming that the government is merely offering empty promises and engaging in conspiracy.
MPSC aspirant's death by suicide in Pune amid paper leak row sparks outrage
Digital Desk | Pune, Sept 9 (IANS) A youth preparing for Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) examination allegedly died by suicide in Pune, allegedly due to recurring incidents of paper leak and financial distress. The deceased has been identified as Prathamesh Deshmukh. Police suspect that severe financial difficulties, including an unpaid debt of Rs 2.5 lakh, led him to take this extreme step. The tragic incident has sparked outrage among exam aspirants in the state. Pune, widely regarded as the educational hub of Maharashtra, has recently come under intense scrutiny over repeated paper leak scandals, including connections to NEET, CET, and the latest drug inspector examination leaks. In the wake of the incident, Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) President Harshvardhan Sapkal and Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijit Dipke launched a scathing attack on the state government. Demanding the immediate resignation of the MPSC Chairman and Secretary, Sapkal accused the state government of evading responsibility. The government is acting deaf and blind. A student from Dharashiv ended his lifethis is a victim of government apathy, Sapkal said. If the Chairman does not resign, it implies that he is a close ally of the Chief Minister and was appointed specifically to facilitate paper leaks, he added. Expressing grief over Prathamesh's demise, CJP chief Abhijit Dipke appealed to competitive exam aspirants across the state to refrain from taking extreme measures. Highlighting the plight of rural students who migrate to Pune for exam preparation, Dipke stated that while the government may not value their lives, their families depend on them. Deshmukh's suicide comes after the MPSC aspirants held protests in Pune on Monday and in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on Tuesday demanding the resignation of MPSC Chairman and concerned officials for paper leaks. Highlighting recent revelations surrounding the MPSC Excise (Departmental) Examination, the protestors alleged direct institutional complicity in administrative malpractices, pointing to reports implicating a high-ranking joint secretary-level officer in leaking exam marking patterns. They demanded an immediate removal and replacement of the current MPSC Chairman and Secretary and press for their replacement with officers of unblemished integrity, comprehensive criminal investigations and strict legal proceedings against all officials and middlemen implicated in scam allegations and pattern leaks and complete structural reform and cleansing of the MPSC examination and recruitment frameworks. NCP SP MLA Rohit Pawar, who has been actively supporting the MPSC aspirants' demand said, It is deeply shocking that while students dedicate 20 hours a day to rigorous preparation, officials within the commission are allegedly selling exam materials. This injustice against hardworking candidates will not be tolerated. This march is not political; it is a fight for the future of our youth. Dismissing allegations that opposition parties are politicising the issue, Rohit Pawar emphasised that the protest represents genuine public outrage. Are the demands of students seeking fair opportunities political? These candidates have assembled on their own accord to protect their rights. People paying 50 to 60 lakh rupees to secure posts through corruption will not be accepted by these students or by the state of Maharashtra, he asked.
Maharashtra to soon bring DELTA Act to tokenise immovable properties
The proposed DELTA Act will create a legal framework for blockchain-based tokenisation of land and other immovable assets, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said
Maharashtra to pioneer blockchain-based property tokenisation with upcoming DELTA Act: CM Fadnavis
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 9 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Wednesday that the state is set to introduce the proposed Digitisation and Exchange of Land Token Asset Act (DELTA Act) within the next four to five months. The legislation aims to establish a regulatory and legal framework for the blockchain-based digitisation and tokenisation of land and immovable property, making Maharashtra the first state in India to implement such a system. Speaking to an English television channel, CM Fadnavis said that recommendations for the proposed law have already been submitted to the Executive Committee. The state government is currently finalising the structural design of the framework, which will issue blockchain-backed digital tokens representing the underlying value of real estate assets, he added. We are currently shaping the structure of the proposed 'Maharashtra Digitisation and Exchange of Land Token Asset Act' (DELTA Act), CM Fadnavis said, emphasising that the drafting process requires meticulous execution and extensive coordination among the Central government, financial institutions, and state authorities. To build a robust regulatory ecosystem bridging real estate rights and financial markets, the state government is collaborating closely with market regulators and capital market institutions, including the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the National Stock Exchange (NSE), and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). Their participation is critical to addressing key aspects such as asset trading rules, regulatory compliance, and digital property rights, the Chief Minister added. The primary objective of the DELTA Act is to provide a legal basis for creating digital tokens that represent ownership or partial stakes in real estate based on core underlying value. CM Fadnavis highlighted that blockchain tokenisation will speed up transactions, streamline buying and selling processes for immovable assets, simplify using real estate as collateral for bank loans and enable property owners to monetise trapped asset value efficiently through fractionalised or tokenised models. This regulatory initiative builds on Maharashtra's prior policy commitment to leverage emerging blockchain technology for transparent and efficient land record management. The proposed DELTA Act builds upon extensive digital governance and administrative reforms introduced by Maharashtra's Revenue and Land Records Department. A unified digital portal that consolidates land record services into a single gateway. It provides single-click access to more than 3.5 crore 7/12 (Satbara) and 8A extracts, 1.5 crore land maps, and property cards, along with hundreds of millions of mutation records, the revenue department sources said. Full legal status and digital validity have been granted to digitally signed land extracts (7/12, 8A, and Urban Property Cards) bearing QR codes, eliminating the need for physical signatures from Talathis or Revenue Officers. An automated online mutation process is linked directly to Sub-Registrar Offices (SROs). Once a property sale or transfer deed is registered, an automated Ferfar entry (mutation entry) is triggered, minimising delay, fraud, and legal disputes over title updates.
Railways infra boost: Cabinet approves 540-km multitracking works in 4 states
The projects will cover 17 districts and add about 540 km to the existing network. They are scheduled to be completed by 2029-30. The projects are aimed at increasing railway line capacity, improving operational efficiency, and easing congestion on key routes
UK air traffic glitch: 177 more flights cancelled as disruption continues
UK air travel disruption continued on Wednesday as 177 more flights were cancelled following 1,300 cancellations a day earlier. London Heathrow saw most of the latest cancellations, while air traffic authorities ruled out a cyberattack as the cause
Maharashtra FDA Suspends Licences Of IRCTC Kitchen, 3 ISKCON Juhu Outlets Over Food Safety Lapses
Maharashtra FDA found serious hygiene, lapses during inspections of an IRCTC-linked kitchen and three ISKCON Juhu facilities.
CM Fadnavis unveils Maharashtras fintech vision with Agentic AI
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the state is exploring Agentic AI, tokenisation and quantum technology to transform financial services and boost financial inclusion. He also outlined plans for a blockchain-based land tokenisation framework and positioned Maharashtra as a fintech innovation hub
Maharashtra eyes becoming Indias first tokenised state: CM Fadnavis announces DELTA Act
Maharashtra eyes becoming Indias first tokenised state: CM Fadnavis announces DELTA Act
Ganesh Chaturthi: Andhra Pradesh govt announces free power for all pandals
The TDP alleged that then Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy had Chandrababu Naidu illegally arrested by the CID on allegations of corruption in the AP Skill Development Corporation
Shinde reaches London; set to receive three honours during his two-day visit
Shinde will be honoured at programmes being held at the House of Lords and House of Commons of the UK Parliament. He will also receive an award from the Maharashtra Mandal in London
Maharashtra is on track to become India's first tokenised state, enhancing the ease of access to land records. Meanwhile, the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation has announced substantial fare reductions for bus passes, bringing financial relief to commuters. In Delhi, the Chief Minister has ordered action against illegal constructions following a recent building collapse.
Delhi PG rules overhaul likely after Satya Niketan collapse
The proposed framework, outlined by Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood, could make PG licences, police and municipal verification, CCTV cameras, night guards and wardens mandatory, while also seeking to regulate rents
Maharashtra sets October 15 as start date for 2026-27 sugarcane crushing season
The Maharashtra government has approved October 15, 2026, as the start of the sugarcane crushing season for 2026-27. The decision follows a review of sugarcane availability, farmer payments, sugar production, ethanol supply and challenges facing sugar factories
'Film Touched People's Hearts': Shreyas Talpade Demands To Make Hanuman Ansh Tax-Free In Maharashtra
Reacting to the demands to make Hanuman Ansh tax-free in Maharashtra, the actor reiterated the same claim.
MHT CET FE 2026 Final Merit List Live: Check Your Rank and Category Status Now
Maharashtra CET Cell has released the FE 2026 final merit list for B.E./B.Tech admissions. Verify your rank and category status today. Follow the Rule 13 institute-level admission guidelines to secure your seat before the September 14 deadline.
Maharashtra moving towards becoming Indias first tokenised state: Fadnavis
Fadnavis made the remarks while speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai. He said the initiative is aimed at taking Maharashtras digital infrastructure and financial technology ecosystem to the next level
Maratha quota row: Wadettiwar accuses Maharashtra govt of avoiding Jarange
Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar accused the Maharashtra government of avoiding a delegation meeting with Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange, who has been on hunger strike for 11 days. Wadettiwar said reservation demands must remain within constitutional limits
Jalna imposes two-day liquor ban amid gathering at Manoj Jarange's protest site
Jalna District Collector Ashima Mittal has ordered a ban on the sale of alcohol within the jurisdiction of Gondi police station on September 9 and 10, officials said
Ownership Issues: Maharashtra to Bring Land Titling Act By December
The proposed system will provide a definitive property card containing comprehensive details of a property, including its location, valuation, measurements and ownership
Pune: MPSC aspirant dies by suicide, debt of Rs 2.5 lakh suspected as reason
A 28-year-old man preparing for MPSC exams allegedly died by suicide in Pune, with police suspecting financial debt of around Rs 2.5 lakh as a possible reason. The case comes amid protests by MPSC aspirants over alleged exam irregularities and paper leaks
Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow says 596 Ukrainian drones shot down
Russia's Defence Ministry said the drones were intercepted across multiple regions, including over the Black Sea and Crimea. Meanwhile, Russian strikes in Ukraine killed two people at a border crossing with Moldova and injured several others
9/11 files made public: 1.7 lakh pages on city's toxic air response released
Ahead of the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has released 1.7 lakh pages of city records detailing what officials knew about toxic air, asbestos, and the health risks around Ground Zero
Bihar floods: Over 40 lakh people affected across 14 districts amid heavy rain
Floods have affected over 40 lakh people across 14 Bihar districts after heavy rain and rising rivers. The Ganga crossed its previous highest flood level at Sultanganj, while 723 community kitchens, 15 relief camps and 2,000-plus rescue boats support victims.
Nepal floods: 1,365 dead, 5,326 missing as rescue operations continue
According to a Nepal Police news bulletin, 5,326 people remain missing, including at least 589 foreign nationals. Rescue and security teams are continuing search operations across areas hit by the floods
Sanjay Raut backs Amruta Fadnavis on Muslim participation in garba, attacks BJP
The remarks came after the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) announced that Muslims would not be allowed to enter garba and dandiya venues across Maharashtra during Navratri, beginning October 11. BJP minister Nitesh Rane has supported the VHP's position
Bangladesh violence: Hindu goldsmith, woman killed in separate incidents
In one of the latest incidents, 45-year-old Alif Chandra Dutta, a Hindu goldsmith, was killed after unidentified assailants attacked him with a sharp weapon while he was returning home from his shop in Mahadebpur upazila of Naogaon district on Monday night
10 Years Later: RERA Was Meant To Protect Homebuyers, But Builders Keep Getting 'More Time'
RERA was introduced in 2016 to make real estate developers accountable and protect homebuyers from project delays. But ten years on, a new report by the Forum for Peoples Collective Efforts (FPCE) raises questions over whether project extensions, meant to be exceptional, are becoming routine. The report examines official records across seven states and flags concerns over repeated deadline extensions, buyer payments, delayed possession and regulatory scrutiny. It also highlights provisions under Sections 6, 7 and 18 of RERA, including force majeure, project continuation and interest for delayed possession. From a Maharashtra project stuck at 55% construction despite buyers paying almost in full, to international safeguards in Malaysia, Spain, the Philippines and Dubai, the report asks: Is RERA enforcing deadlines or simply extending them?
Maharashtra readies India's first land tokenisation framework: Fadnavis
Speaking at the Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai, Fadnavis said the proposed legislation would create a legal framework for the blockchain-based tokenisation of land and other immovable assets
Maharashtra moves closer to becoming Indias first 'tokenised state': Fadnavis on asset tokenisation
Maharashtra is progressing towards becoming India's first tokenised state. The proposed DELTA Act will create a legal framework for blockchain tokenisation. This initiative aims to simplify access and review of land records. Ordinary citizens will gain liquidity from their land and other assets. The state seeks to advance through these new technological initiatives.
Amruta Fadnavis Backs Inclusive Navratri, Differs With Nitesh Rane On Muslim Entry
Maharashtra CMs Wife Says Muslims Can Attend Garba And Dandiya Celebrations
One dead, four injured after oxygen cylinder blast in Delhis Okhla Phase-1
A cylinder blast near a community hall in Delhis Okhla Phase-1 killed one person and injured four others on Wednesday morning. Delhi Fire Service deployed four tenders, while CATS teams shifted the injured to hospital for treatment.
SMT's Supraflex Cruz Coronary Stent Receives Regulatory Approval in Canada
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 9: Sahajanand Medical Technologies Limited (SMT) has received a Class IV medical device license from Health Canada's Medical Devices Directorate for its Supraflex Cruz sirolimus-eluting coronary stent system, marking the company's entry into a new North American market.
MP medical interns protest enters Day 3, demand stipend hike to Rs 30,000
Senior resident doctors have also extended their support to the protest, which is currently underway near the Kamala Park intersection in Bhopal. Doctors at the government-run Gandhi Medical College (GMC), Bhopal, have announced a boycott of the outpatient department (OPD)
Secunderabad Railway Police Recover 1620 Lost Mobile Phones
The police recovered 1620 mobile phones from Telangana, Kerala, Uttarpradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya pradesh, Bihar, Tamilnadu and Andhra Pradesh
Nationwide drug crackdown: DRI arrests 13, seizes 740 kg cannabis and charas
According to the Ministry of Finance, the agency conducted eight major operations over the past two weeks, intercepting illicit consignments in transit across road, rail, and air corridors
Dr Mansukh Mandaviya to chair national conference to empower construction workers
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) The Centre, in collaboration with the Government of Maharashtra, is organising a National Conference on Building and Other Construction Workers in Mumbai on September 1112, under the chairmanship of Labour and Employment Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday. The conference will be attended by Shobha Karandlaje, Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Labour Ministers and senior officials from States and UTs, Chairpersons and Secretaries of Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) Welfare Boards and senior officers from Central and State governments. The construction sector is among the largest sources of employment in the country and supports the livelihoods of millions of workers. With the implementation of the new Labour Codes, the conference provides an important platform to take stock of the evolving BOCW framework and strengthen the functioning of welfare boards. Deliberations will cover statutory responsibilities, worker registration, welfare delivery, monitoring and utilisation of welfare funds, as well as opportunities for greater convergence and technology-enabled service delivery. An important component of the conference will be the sharing of innovative practices and successful interventions by the State BOCW welfare boards. The discussions are intended to facilitate cross-learning and identify approaches that can be adapted and replicated to improve the reach and effectiveness of welfare measures for construction workers. The conference will also review progress on three major initiatives launched at the National Labour Conference held in New Delhi in November 2025 -- the State BOCW Digital Labour Chowk, Labour Chowk-cum-Facilitation Centres and Online BOCW Cess Collection Portal. These initiatives seek to strengthen employment facilitation, provide more dignified and accessible worker-centric services, and improve transparency and efficiency in cess collection and monitoring. The two-day programme will further deliberate on International Labour Mobility Pathways, skilling and employment opportunities, labour statistics and the labour stack. The conference is aimed at building stronger coordination between the Centre, States, UTs and BOCW welfare boards, identifying implementation gaps and establishing priority actions for more effective and accessible delivery of social security, welfare and employment opportunities to construction workers, the statement added.
Baba Amte-founded Maharashtra college seeks management transfer over safety
By entrusting the college to a private partner, the management aims to preserve the institution's legacy of serving socio-economically and physically challenged students while continuing its broader mission of social upliftment, the officials said
India condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, calls them unacceptable
In response to a media query on the reported Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, India condemned the attacks on Saudi sovereign territory, especially the targeting of civilian and economic facilities
This Ganesh Chaturthi, Let Technology Bring Home Prosperity with Reliance Digital
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 9: Ganesh Chaturthi is a time when homes across India open their doors to new beginnings, guided by the blessings of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles. It's a season of hope, togetherness and fresh starts & and for many families, that often means welcoming something new into the home. Celebrate the festivities with discounts of up to 26,000 on leading bank cards and exchange bonuses of up to 10,000 across Reliance Digital and MyJio stores.
Maharashtra: Rs 14.8 lakh cannabis crop seized in Beed; man held
During the search, they found cannabis plants being illegally cultivated and concealed amid tall wild grass right in front of a residence, a police official said on Tuesday
Maharashtra FDA suspends licences of three ISKCON restaurants over food safety violations
The Maharashtra FDA has suspended the licences of three ISKCON restaurants after inspections found alleged food safety and hygiene violations. Officials flagged issues including poor pest control, clogged drains, inadequate food and water testing.
Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 9: Founder Navneeth Rao, a consciousness mentor practising energy healing and meditation since 2005, gives fifteen years of quietly guided sessions a permanent home serving Belapur, Nerul, Seawoods and Kharghar.
