Send your children to village schools for a day, Dipke tells politicians
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke challenged ministers and elected representatives to send their children to village schools and make them walk to school like rural students
CISF recovers cash and jewellery left behind by passenger at Ahmedabad airport
According to the CISF, the baggage was found at the domestic arrivals area of Terminal 1 in the early hours of August 18. The passenger had travelled from Delhi to Ahmedabad on IndiGo flight 6E-2013
JP Nadda undergoes angioplasty at AIIMS Delhi, condition stable
Union Health Minister JP Nadda underwent angioplasty at AIIMS Delhi on Monday after being admitted following complaints of uneasiness. The hospital said he is stable and under observation in the cardiology department, with no further details about his diagnosis disclosed
Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act to come into force on August 28: What changes
Maharashtra's Freedom of Religion Act, 2026 will take effect on August 28. This legislation prohibits religious conversions through coercion, fraud, or inducement. Unlawful conversions involving minors or vulnerable groups face severe penalties. The law mandates police to register complaints regarding alleged unlawful conversions. It aims to regulate religious conversions across the state.
Gadchiroli school snakebite: Victim on ventilator after brain surgery
The incident took place last week at an ashram school in Japtalai village in Dhanora tehsil. Three girls died following the snakebite, while three other students were hospitalised for treatment
TEXMiNMaxelS Nagpur Center of Excellence to focus on critical mineral value chains in Maharashtra
The State holds roughly 41 per cent of Indias rare earth element (REE) resources, with Nagpur being the heart of the Vidarbha mining and coal belt.
11-year-old dies after falling under truck as bike skids on broken road in Pune
Vande Mataram row: Congress leader Nana Patole hits back at BJP
Patole said the BJP had no right to lecture the Congress on patriotism. The Congress leader also criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day speech from the Red Fort. He questioned whether the address was meant for the entire country or only for those opposed to the government
Maharashtra's Freedom of Religion Act to take effect on Aug 28: Here's what changes on conversion
The Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act, 2026, will come into effect from August 28 after the state government issued a notification in the official gazette. The law will apply to people belonging to all religions...
Over a dozen Nagpur schools receive bomb threat emails; police launch probe
Following the emails, Nagpur Police immediately swung into action and deployed several teams to the schools named in the threats. Officers carried out extensive searches of the premises as a precautionary measure
Tukaram Mundhe-Led FDA's Crackdown To Get A Boost? CM Fadnavis Says Action Will Continue
The chief minister's remarks come as the FDA has stepped up inspections and enforcement operations across Maharashtra since Mundhe took charge as Commissioner in May 2026.
Sunny Deols Never Pan Masala Remark Meets Resurfaced Old Ad, Sparks Online Debate
Sunny Deols recent claim that he has never endorsed pan masala has sparked a fresh online debate after an old advertisement featuring the actor alongside Ravi Kishan and Vijay Raaz resurfaced. The controversy comes amid Maharashtra FDA notices to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over alleged surrogate promotion through a Vimal Elaichi ad. The three actors have been given 15 days to explain. Heres what happened and why celebrity endorsements are under scrutiny.
Maratha Quota Activist Manoj Jarange Patil Seeks Permission For Protest At Mumbai's Azad Maidan
Maharashtra activist Jarange is seeking OBC quota benefits for Marathas through Kunbi recognition and certificates.
100+ Ill After Using Pakistani Fairness Creams: Maharashtra FDA Finds Dangerous Mercury Levels
More than 100 people in Maharashtra reportedly developed mercury toxicity symptoms after using suspected beauty creams. FDA raids uncover dangerously high mercury levels.
Leakage in concealed plumbing lines of 1st floor bathroom led to ground floor residents facing water leakage; Maharashtra court rules housing society cannot be held responsible for leakage or repairs inside individual units
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 18: Oriano Clean Energy Pvt. Ltd., one of India's leading clean energy companies, announced the successful commissioning of an 87 MWp DC / 60 MW AC ground-mounted solar power project for Radiance Renewables in Korwar village, Kalaburagi district, Karnataka. The plant achieved its Commercial Operation Date (COD) in May 2026.
VFS Global launches Maha's first Model SRO in Pune to streamline property registration
VFS Global has unveiled Maharashtra's inaugural Model Sub-Registrar Office in Pune, aiming to revolutionize property registration. This venture includes a five-year agreement to set up sixty similar centers throughout the state. These facilities will augment current government services, providing efficiency and transparency, ultimately enhancing the overall experience for citizens in property transactions.
Supreme Court seeks response on plea to seize property of paper leak accused
Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and state governments on a PIL seeking confiscation of movable and immovable property belonging to exam paper leak offenders and their family members. The court fixed September 25 for the next hearing
Maharashtra's new anti-conversion law takes effect August 28, with stricter penalties for forced or fraudulent conversions.
After 3 decades on paper, Pune Metro, HCMTR to intersect 20+ times; viaduct to pass above road
Apex court dismisses plea to replace hanging with less painful execution methods
The Supreme Court dismissed a plea seeking to abolish hanging as the method of executing death row convicts and replace it with alternatives such as lethal injection. The court said the Centre could review the existing method through an expert body
Yogi Adityanath directs officials to ensure timely resolution of land disputes
The Chief Minister stressed that negligence or delay in addressing public grievances would not be tolerated. He instructed officials to ensure that land-related complaints are handled with seriousness and resolved in accordance with the law
Maharashtra seeks UNESCO tag for Ganeshotsav, Dahi Handi festivals
Congress Attempting to Incite Youth with Naxalite Ideology: Amar Sable
Pune, August 18: Former Rajya Sabha member Amar Sable of the BJP has stated that since 2014, the public has rejected Congress and Rahul Gandhi, placing their trust in Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He accused Congress and Rahul Gandhi of trying to incite youth through Naxalite ideology. In a conversation, Sable emphasized that Maharashtra adheres ... Read more Congress Attempting to Incite Youth with Naxalite Ideology: Amar Sable
Congress Attempts to Incite Youth with Naxalite Ideology: Amar Sable
Pune, August 18: Former Rajya Sabha member Amar Sable from the BJP stated that since 2014, the public has rejected Congress and Rahul Gandhi, placing their trust in Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He claims that Congress and Rahul Gandhi are now trying to incite youth through Naxalite ideology. In a conversation, Sable emphasized that Maharashtra ... Read more Congress Attempts to Incite Youth with Naxalite Ideology: Amar Sable
PCMC to collect money for mandatory amenity space for projects up to 10k sqm
Citizens group launches flood survey to document waterlogging in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad
India weighs sugar import duty cut to curb record local prices
In an effort to reign in soaring domestic sugar prices, India is thinking about lowering its sugar import duty. This response is geared toward boosting local supply ahead of the upcoming festival demand spike. Concerns regarding El Nio and subpar monsoon rains have cast shadows over sugarcane harvests. Ex-mill sugar prices in Maharashtra have hit record highs, pushing factories to begin sugarcane crushing ahead of schedule to ramp up availability.
Gujarat: Man arrested in Rs 1.52 crore online investment fraud case
The accused, identified as Riyaz alias Shoaib Mirza, was arrested after police traced his location during a technical investigation. Police alleged that he provided bank accounts that were used to route money generated through cyber fraud
Maharashtra minister Rane asks officials to speed up Panvel aquarium project
The proposed facility will come up at the fisheries sub-centre in Panvel in Raigad district and is envisioned as a marine tourism, education and research destination
Will Fadnavis Move To Delhi? Maharashtra CM Ends Speculation Amid Buzz Over Joining Union Cabinet
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's visit to Delhi on Monday, days ahead of an anticipated Union Cabinet reshuffle, set off speculation.
Mumbai, August 18: The U.S. Ambassador to India, Sergio Gore, met with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday. They discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral relations. Gore was in Mumbai to participate in the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC) National Conference 2026. CM Fadnavis shared details of the meeting on the social media platform ... Read more U.S. Ambassador Sergio Gore Meets Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis to Strengthen India-U.S. Relations
GSB Mandal receives bids for record 508-crore insurance, winning firm to be announced today
Maharashtra govt to invest in Marathi films to reel in Gen-Z audience: Shelar
Mr. Shelar said the financial burden of producing such a film should not fall solely on producers and the State government should also play a role.
Nitin Nabin appoints BJP in-charges for Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Gujarat polls
This comes a day after the BJP overhauled its national team under party chief Nitin Nabin, bringing in many new faces and some prominent leaders like former Union minister Smriti Irani as general secretary and former RSS functionary Ram Madhav as vice president
Andhra Pradesh: Eight fishermen go missing in Bay of Bengal
Eight fishermen from Andhra Pradeshs B R Ambedkar Konaseema district have gone missing after setting out into the Bay of Bengal on August 3. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to intensify the search and maintain contact with their families
Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe said he would examine the order before responding We go as per the law, as per the processes, we follow it, and we implement it
Maharashtra: Community Effort Brings Digital Facelift And Full Enrollment To ZP School
The remarkable change was not funded by government aid but by the determination of teachers and the financial contributions of villagers.
8 killed, 23 injured as pickup carrying labourers collides with truck in MP
According to police, 29 labourers were travelling in the pickup when the accident occurred. The injured were rescued with the help of local residents and shifted to nearby hospitals. Gohad Chauraha police station in-charge Ramnaresh Yadav said the pickup was travelling at an estimated speed of 80-90 kmph
BJP announces new national team with Smriti Irani, Piyush Goyal among key member
BJP has announced its new national team, appointing several senior leaders and new faces to key organisational posts. Smriti Irani, Vasundhara Raje, Tirath Singh Rawat, Ram Madhav and Bharti Pawar are among those given prominent responsibilities
Businessman duped of Rs 35 lakh in Nashik Kumbh Mela fake work order racket
With the latest case, police have registered five cases related to an alleged fake work order racket and arrested six people for reportedly cheating victims of around Rs 3.4 crore, officials said
Bihar: Family alleges murder after woman, 2 daughters found dead in Bihar
Investigators have also noted circumstances at the scene that have raised questions about whether Nida may have been killed before her body was found hanging as some parts of her body were found touching the bed, raising suspicion that she may have been killed and her body subsequently hanged
Most employable states in India: UP leads, Maharashtra and Karnataka follow
Most employable states in India UP leads Maharashtra and Karnataka follow
On Camera, Boy, 11, Crushed By Truck After Bike Skids Due To Pothole In Pune
The incident comes after Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday directed municipal corporations across the state to take immediate steps to make roads pothole-free ahead of the Ganesh Festival
Maharashtra SIR: Why are more than 2.07 crore enumeration forms uncollected? | Explained
It is to be noted that August 17 is not the final deadline. The first draft of the electoral roll will be published on August 24 and citizens will be allowed to raise claims and objections between August 24 to September 23
Heavy rain likely in Chengalpattu, Villupuram; Chennai may get showers
Rainfall activity is likely to intensify further on Wednesday, with heavy showers forecast in Chennai, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, Villupuram and the Nilgiris. Light rain may continue over the northern coastal belt and the Western Ghats districts on Wednesday and Thursday, the bulletin said
Maharashtra M.E./M.Tech CAP Round-2 Results 2026: Check Seat Allotment
Check your Maharashtra M.E./M.Tech CAP Round-2 allotment status for 2026 today. Follow our guide to complete seat acceptance, pay fees, and understand the next steps for your postgraduate engineering admission.
Bombay High Court Orders FDA to Compensate Dairy Owner with
Mumbai, August 18: The Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to pay 5 lakh in compensation to a dairy and sweet shop owner in Pune. The court criticized the FDA for suspending the shops license despite a 98% compliance rate. Acting Chief Justice Ravindra Ghuge and Justice Gautam Akhand ... Read more Bombay High Court Orders FDA to Compensate Dairy Owner with 5 Lakh
Several students injured after blast outside private school in Kabul
In the first gruesome incident, which occurred in Sangin district on Saturday afternoon after three innocent children found a toy-like object and begun playing with, but the device exploded, killing a child on the spot and injuring two others, the official added
Indulge in Cantonese dishes, decadent desserts and Maharashtrian fare
From Cantonese-inspired dishes and seafood at Hakkasan to Belgian chocolate babka and Japanese cheesecake at The Bluebop Cafe, Mumbais food scene has plenty to offer. Luv Restaurant rounds off the list with a comforting Maharashtrian monsoon feast featuring mutton and chicken disheS
Venezuela earthquake toll rises to 6,438 as thousands of buildings assessed
Authorities said 335 homes had been handed over to affected families, while 59,109 buildings had been inspected to determine whether they were safe for habitation
Ram temple donation theft case: Champat Rai, Anil Mishra get SIT clean chit
The Uttar Pradesh Home Department on Monday submitted the SIT's final report in the case to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust for further action
For Goregaon-Mulund Link Road, 5.3 km tunnel boring work begins under SGNP
US lawmakers raise alarm over Metas AI, misinformation policies
Democratic Congressman Kevin Mullin led the lawmakers in demanding answers from Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg. They questioned whether the company was prepared to counter rapidly changing threats across Facebook, Instagram, Threads and WhatsApp
Terrorist Pannun sparks alarm with 'Khalistani Army' rhetoric in Canada
Recently, Pannun released a video calling on diaspora Sikhs to participate in a so-called Khalistan Referendum in Indianapolis, the capital of the US state of Indiana, while also floating the idea of a Sikh Homeland Security force, or Khalistan Army, according to a report in Khalsa Vox'
Trump hails relation with Kim Jong Un, says his approach is making Korea safer
Trump said he had met Kim on multiple occasions and that the two leaders understood each other. He contrasted his relationship with Kim with what he described as the North Korean leader's attitude towards previous US presidents
Vande Bharat begins operations via Gandhigram-Botad route
Botad Assembly constituency MLA, Umesh Makwana, flagged off the Vande Bharat Express at Botad railway station and welcomed the train. Bhavnagar MP, Nimuben Bambhaniya, and the Bhavnagar divisional railway manager were also present, along with other representatives and railway employees
Major Robbery Plot Foiled at Bank of Maharashtra; Four Arrested in Koderma
Koderma, August 18: In a significant operation, police in Koderma district, Jharkhand, successfully thwarted a major robbery plot at the Bank of Maharashtra, arresting four criminals. Late Monday night, law enforcement raided a hideout in the Inderwa area of the Tilaiya police station jurisdiction. The suspects attempted to flee while firing at the police. In ... Read more Major Robbery Plot Foiled at Bank of Maharashtra; Four Arrested in Koderma
BJP chief Nitin Nabin to engage with youth, party workers in Andhra Pradesh
On Tuesday morning, the BJP National President is scheduled to offer prayers and seek 'darshan' at the Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple in Simhachalam, where he will invoke blessings for peace, progress and prosperity
US-Iran talks stall as 60-day deadline expires
Both sides have dug in, hoping the other will blink first. Rising prices of fuel and other goods are expected to climb further the longer this continues with effects far beyond the Middle East
Gujarat govt to give free sanitary napkins to 10 lakh girls
Under the initiative, Rs 360 per girl will be provided annually, and quality oxo-biodegradable sanitary napkins will be distributed free of cost every month
As pavements and parapets face the unchecked curse of haphazard urban development, paying no heed to civic facilities, one wonders if the citizens welfare is in the scheme of things
Application starts for Maharashtra 12th Board Exam 2027, chance to apply till 31st October
MSBSHSE has started the application process for HSC February-March 2027 board exam. Regular class 12th students can fill the examination form through SARAL system. Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has started the application process for HSC February-March 2027 board exam. Regular class 12th students can fill the examination form through [] The post Application starts for Maharashtra 12th Board Exam 2027, chance to apply till 31st October first appeared on informalnewz .
Ensure drinking water at railway stations is pure
There needs to be a zero tolerance policy, especially on this most basic amenity drinking water at public commuting facilities.
CBI has filed a charge sheet against Samarth Singh and his mother Giribala Singh in the death case of former actor and model Twisha Sharma. The agency has alleged that both subjected her to mental cruelty, leaving her with no option but to take her own life
Donald Trump planning to use nukes on Iran
Greene further claimed that the administration is disregarding internal US intelligence assessments which, according to her, indicate Iran is not on the verge of developing a nuclear weapon
CM Hemant Soren accepts students demands; cancels JSSC-CGL
Chief Minister Hemant Soren said that all examinations conducted by TDPL since 2014 would be investigated by the CID, while a committee headed by a retired judge would conduct a separate enquiry into the irregularities
'Going Overboard': Rs 5 Lakh Fine On Maharashtra Food Body For Not Restoring Pune Shop's License
The bench, while permitting the shop to reopen its business, ordered the department to pay the owners Rs 5 lakh compensation within a month.
12th BRICS Environment Ministers' Meeting to focus on climate, sustainability
The priorities reflect Indias emphasis on linking environmental protection with sustainable development and climate resilience. The discussions are also expected to encourage greater sharing of policies, technologies, experiences and best practices among BRICS countries
US President Donald Trump cuts Korea war games
US President Donald Trump on Monday ordered Pentagon to scale back planned joint military exercises with South Korea after he said it declined to help denuclearise Iran
Jharkhand student protest ends as Devendra Nath Mahto calls off hunger strike
Devendra Nath Mahto had been on hunger strike as part of a student-led agitation over demands related to the recruitment examination process in the state
Donald Trump says Iran unwilling to agree to deal he considers necessary
Donald Trump said Tehran was interested in reaching an agreement but maintained that Iran had not agreed to the conditions he considered necessary
Donald Trump points to India's voter cards in push for SAVE America Act
The US president made these remarks to drum up support for the SAVE America Act which would require Americans to show proof of citizenship to register to vote, impose a nationwide voter identification requirement and severely limit voting by mail
AI, digital ecosystem integration discussed at BRICS group meeting in Pune
India hosted the seventh meeting of the BRICS Working Group for Cooperation in Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) as part of its 2026 chairship of the grouping
E coli in water coolers: CAG study worries train passengers
Over 2.07 crore voter enumeration forms remain uncollected in Maharashtra
On the current deletion of voters, NCP-SP Rohit Pawar claims the BLOs are under so much pressure to complete the verification that they conducted surveys from their desks with inputs from BJP workers
Nagpurs Shaunak secures twin state titles
Modi govt dismantled ISI-backed terror network ahead of I-Day: HM
New Delhi, Aug 17: In a major multi-state crackdown ahead of Independence Day, security agencies have dismantled the ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN), arresting more than 200 operatives and thwarting its plans for subversive attacks across the country, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday. In a post on X, Shah said 253 people were detained across 14 states on August 12 as part of the government's 'zero tolerance' policy towards cross-border terrorism. Over 80 FIRs and more than 200 arrests have been recorded against the Pakistan-based terror syndicate, which was linked to grenade, IED and petrol bomb attacks and targeted killings across India. Modi govt destroyed the ISI-backed terror group Shahzad Bhatti Network ahead of Independence Day and thwarted its plans for subversive attacks by arresting more than 200 operatives. Indian security forces ripped apart the network by launching coordinated operations across different locations in 14 states upholding a brilliant example of India's zero-tolerance towards terrorism, Shah said. The Home Minister said substantial recoveries, including IEDs, grenades bearing Pakistan Ordnance Factory markings, pistols, live cartridges, and CCTV cameras used for espionage, were made from the ISI-funded group. The coordinated multi-state operation was carried out on August 12 using a real-time intelligence-sharing system with State Police forces. It led to 253 detentions across 14 states Uttar Pradesh (62), Haryana (52), Delhi (51), Punjab (44), Rajasthan (15), Maharashtra (8), Uttarakhand (5), Karnataka, Gujarat and Bihar (3 each), and Telangana, Himachal Pradesh, J&K and Kerala (2 each) with fresh FIRs registered in Delhi and Karnataka. The SBN network has been paying local conduits to recce police, defence and religious sites, and to install CCTV cameras for espionage. Cumulatively, over 80 FIRs and 200+ arrests have been recorded against SBN under UAPA, BNS, the Arms Act, NDPS Act and Explosive Substances Act. Security agencies reaffirmed the Government of India's zero tolerance for cross-border terror and said coordinated action would continue to dismantle SBN's networks nationwide.
Woman police personnel killed after truck rams her car on MulChandrapur road
Three Drown in Yavatmals Takli Lake
NU allows BTech students 1 final chance to clear backlog
Nagpur Streets Turn Bloody, CP Faces Tough Questions
NMC unveils Rs 2 Crore for Marbat-Badgya festival
Nagpur expert to plan Rs 3 Crore Mantralaya canteen revamp
When VC Came To Listen: NU Takes Edu Dialogue To Gen Z
