Mumbai pastors get worshippers to sign forms proving free will
Mumbai: As the Maharashtra anti-conversion law comes into force on August 28, local pastors in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region are asking worshippers to fill out self-declaration forms clarifying that they are attending prayers willingly. According to a report by The Indian Express, the forms clearly state that individuals face no pressure, inducement, temptation, lure, or 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 .
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project Gains Momentum with Significant Progress
New Delhi, August 25: Indias first bullet train project is rapidly taking shape. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared insights on the ongoing construction activities in Maharashtras Thane and Palghar districts, highlighting the swift progress of this ambitious high-speed rail initiative. In a video message posted on Instagram, Minister Vaishnaw informed that the construction spans ... Read more Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project Gains Momentum with Significant Progress
Krystal Integrated Services bags Rs 17-cr work order
Krystal Integrated Services announced that it has received a work order worth Rs 17.25 crore from The Maharashtra Rajya Sahakari Sangh Maryadit, Pune, for providing manpower services across various districts of Maharashtra.
Mumbai Cab Drivers Challenge Maharashtra
Four cab drivers challenge Maharashtras Marathi mandate, citing livelihood risks and constitutional concerns for workers.
Mumbai Cab Drivers Move Bombay HC Against Mandatory Marathi Rule
Petitioners seek stay on Maharashtra government order, saying language requirement violates fundamental rights and threatens livelihoods
Do cricketers know?: Bombay HC on MCAs non-veg tea
Mumbai: In a lighter vein, the Bombay High Court on Tuesday asked if cricketers knew they were consuming non-vegetarian tea while ordering the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) to clean its eateries prior to a fresh inspection by the FDA on Thursday. The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had suspended the licenses of five restaurants 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 .
Did Cricketers Know They Were Having Non-Veg Tea?: Bombay HC To MCA Over Kitchen Roaches
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had suspended the licenses of five restaurants operating at the cricket body's premises in the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) over serious food safety and hygiene violations
Youth Cong protests near BJP office, seeks Amit Shahs resignation
The Indian Youth Congress marched towards the BJP headquarters in Delhi on Tuesday, demanding Union Home Minister Amit Shahs resignation over alleged police action against students during the July 20 Jantar Mantar protest
'Oral' appointments cancelled: Maharashtra orders staff back to parent offices
In a circular issued on Tuesday, Chief Secretary Rajesh Aggarwal directed that all such officers and employees be sent back to their parent offices by September 10
Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir meets Iran President
During his meeting with Munir, Pezeshkian expressed hope that continued cooperation and a shared commitment to diplomacy would help achieve the objectives outlined in the 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU)
Indian student applications to US colleges fall 15 per cent
The number of Indian students applying to US colleges fell 15 per cent in 2025-26 compared with the previous year, according to a Common App report. The decline comes amid tighter immigration policies, changing visa rules and uncertainty over post-study work opportunities in the US
Maharashtra MCA Round 3 Seat Allotment Result 2026 Out - Download Result @ cetcell.mahacet.org
Maharashtra MCA CET CAP Round 3 provisional seat allotment result 2026 has been released on mca2026.mahacet.org.in. Check direct download link, seat acceptance charges, institute reporting dates (Aug 25-28), freeze rules, and spot round vacancy schedule.
Maharashtra Cancels oral appointments in Ministerial offices
In a circular, Chief Secretary Rajesh Aggarwal directed that all such officials and employees must be sent back to their parent offices by September 10
Kharge, Rahul write to PM Modi over caste census, seek Bihar, Telangana models
Kharge said the Congress leaders want the Centre to adopt the methodology used in the caste surveys conducted in Bihar and Telangana, where officials worked with pre-prepared caste lists
Tarun Tejpal case: SC asks ex-Tehelka editor-in-chief to surrender in 2 weeks
The apex court directed the former Tehelka editor-in-chief to file a surrender certificate on or before September 22, making it clear that his appeal against his conviction and 10-year rigorous imprisonment sentence would be heard on merits only after he surrenders
Priyank Kharge questions Centre's ethanol policy over subsidised rice
Grain is subsidised with taxpayers money; the government bears the cost of procurement, storage and transportation; and then the same grain is sold to ethanol producers at a discounted price. So, who is actually benefiting from this entire system? he asked
Bihar students' protest: Agitation intensifies as protesters, cops clash
The protesting students began their march from Gandhi Maidan during which they broke through barricades put up by the police and engaged in a scuffle with security personnel. Student organisations had called for a march and proposed to stage a protest outside the Chief Minister's residence
Ex-Bombay HC judge Sunil Shukre appointed Maharashtra Lokayukta
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar congratulated Shukre after he took oath as the state's Lokayukta
Bombay HC allows vending machine tea at MCA club, orders fresh FDA inspection
SBI branch manager gets 4-year jail term for accepting Rs 40,000 bribe in UP
A CBI Court in Lucknow has sentenced former SBI Shahupuri branch manager Ajay Kumar Gaur to four years in prison and fined him Rs 90,000 for accepting a Rs 40,000 bribe to sanction a Rs 10 lakh personal loan
0.1% of Kumbh funds could have saved for...: SC judge
Supreme Court Justice Prasanna Varale has voiced serious concerns over the closure of Marathi-medium schools, inadequate facilities in Ashram schools, and insufficient growth in Maharashtra's education budget, suggesting that greater spending could have prevented these shutdowns.
Sanjay Raut backs Rahul, hits out at Rijiju over 'smash patriarchy' remark
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut backed Rahul Gandhi and hit out at Union Minister Kiren Rijiju over his remarks on patriarchy and women's rights. Raut also defended Gandhi's intervention over the concerns of tribal students protesting in Pune
Nashik onions to reach Delhi on Kanda Express amid rising prices
Amid a sharp rise in onion prices, the Centre has decided to sell onions at Rs 35 per kg in Delhi-NCR through NCCF outlets and Bharat Brand stores. Supplies from Maharashtras Nashik will be transported to Delhi through special Kanda Express freight trains
Srisailam tragedy: Five family members found dead, financial problems suspected
The DSP said the family had come by an auto-rickshaw on July 28. They had checked into room number 11 and were paying daily rent of Rs 29. When the staff asked them to vacate the room, they requested more time, saying they were not keeping good health and wanted to make a pledge at the temple
Mumbai churches seek self-declaration forms from worshippers
Churches across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region have started asking worshippers to fill self-declaration forms, affirming they are attending prayers voluntarily. This move comes after Maharashtra's new anti-conversion law, the Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act, 2026, came into force, leading to concerns among the Christian community about potential harassment and false accusations.
Anti-conversion law: Maharashtra churches seek prayer consent forms from worshippers
These filled declaration forms, taken for self-safety, will be kept in the church offices to be shown to government or police authorities, if asked
Maharashtra launches initiative to expand eye care for school kids
The partnership will fund a school eye health program to screen 2 million students in grades 5 to 10 at Zilla Parishad and government schools
Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary launches student grievance camp in Vaishali
The identity of complainants will be kept confidential, the service will be free of cost, and the government has set a target of resolving complaints within 30 days, after which students will receive a written response, Samrat Choudhary said
WATCH: 3,400 kiss marks on car draw Rs 5,500 fine in Gwalior
A Gwalior man's car went viral after his girlfriend covered it with 3,400 lipstick marks as a 'romantic' social media stunt. The traffic police traced the vehicle, fined the owner Rs 5,500 under the Motor Vehicles Act and ordered him to remove the marks
Maharashtra DSE CAP 2026 Round 3 Seat Allotment - Check Allotment Online at dse2026.mahacet.org.in
Maharashtra DSE CAP 2026 Round 3 seat allotment result will be released on August 25, 2026 at dse2026.mahacet.org.in. Check login steps, important dates, eligibility, documents, and how to accept your Direct Second Year Engineering seat.
Trump weighs 7.5% new tariff on Chinese goods over excess industrial capacity
The White House and the US Trade Representative's office did not respond to requests for comment on the tariff deliberations, which Bloomberg News reported earlier Monday. The Chinese embassy in Washington also did not immediately respond to a request for comment
Maharashtra: 28.68 Lakh Uncollectable Voters identified in Pune district
As many as 28.68 lakh voters in Pune district have been classified as uncollectable in the final ASD list under the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Hadapsar recorded the highest number at 2.98 lakh, followed by Khadakwasla and Chinchwad
'Every Indian must be proud': PM Modi marks 10 years of UPI digital payments
PM Modi said the launch of UPI had marked a major turning point in the country's digital payments journey and urged people to share their experiences of using the platform and how it had affected their daily lives
'Kanda Express' to reach Delhi today carrying 800 metric tonnes of onions as retail price rises 59%
Amid a 59 per cent year-on-year (YoY) rise in the average retail price of onions to Rs 43.53/kg on August 24 from Rs 27.37/kg a year ago, the Centre has started making efforts to control it. On Monday, the retail price of high-quality onions rose to Rs 50 per kg in some markets. Amid this, the government has started moving bulk onion stocks through dedicated railway rakes - 'Kanda Express' - from Nashik in Maharashtra to major consuming centres. According to Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare, this is part of efforts to augment supplies and check the seasonal rise in prices. According to information available, the first consignment will arrive in Delhi today.
Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu claims Iran attempted to assassinate one of his sons
Benjamin Netanyahu expressed support for round-the-clock protection for Eisenkot, saying such security was necessary and should not be considered a luxury
Rajapur Port, Talsunde Shipbuilding Plan Gain Momentum After 100 Acres Acquired In Maharashtra
Sugar Prices Spike: Maharashtra Minister Seeks Dual Pricing
Under the proposed model, sugar sold for domestic consumption would be priced lower, while industries using it commercially, such as beverage, biscuit and confectionery makers, would pay a higher...
Check tribal hostels in Congress-ruled States first: BJP to Rahul Gandhi
The ruling party accused Mr. Gandhi of following a pattern of doing wrong first, then creating noise when action is taken, and said the Maharashtra government was capable of protecting tribal communities and students
Academic pressure shadows student wellbeing in higher classes
Pure Flour from Europe to Spotlight Quality, Performance and Versatility at Anuga Select India 2026
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 25: As India's baking, foodservice and processed food sectors continue to evolve, consistency, performance and ingredient quality are becoming increasingly important considerations for professional users.
Justice Varale urges Maharashtra to boost funding for Marathi schools
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Mumbai drivers cry foul over out-of-syllabus Marathi questions in RTO roadside tests
Maharashtra Plans Solar-Powered Passenger Boats For Mumbai, Alibaug And Sindhudurg Routes
Kanda Express To Bring Rs 35/Kg Onions To Delhi-NCR From Maharashtra
The all-India average retail price of onion stood at Rs 43.53 per kg on August 24, up 59 per cent from Rs 27.37 per kg during the same period last year.
7-Member Panel To Probe Amravati Hospital Fire, Submit Report In 8 Days
PIL in Bombay HC challenges Maharashtra's Marathi rule for cab, auto drivers
West Bengal Police arrest three over killing of former TMC MLAs aide in Garulia
West Bengal Police arrested three people in connection with the death of Shekhar Chowdhury alias Bunty, personal assistant to former TMC MLA Sunil Singh. Chowdhury was allegedly beaten and attacked with bricks after stopping youths from drinking alcohol near his home in Garulia
Maharashtra RTOs issue notices to 331 auto, taxi drivers over Marathi proficiency
Provisions requiring prior notice, declarations, reporting and police scrutiny of religious conversions could subject matters of faith, marriage and personal choice to intrusive State oversight, says Joint Civil Society
Maharashtra FDA Launches AI-Enabled Portal For Public Reporting Of Food Safety Violations
Maharashtra FDA has rolled out an AI-driven, multilingual voice platform that converts spoken complaints into structured regulatory actions to hold food safety violators accountable.
Hormuz Strait: Ship traffic plunges, thousands of sailors stranded in Gulf
After Iran closed the strait on March 1, commodity carrier traffic plummeted to an average of 10 transits per day, compared with a daily average of 95 in February, according to an AFP analysis of data from maritime tracker Kpler
West Asia War: US announces new sanctions against Iran amid rising tensions
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced plans to intensify economic pressure on Iran through expanded secondary sanctions targeting digital assets, technology, gold, aviation and shipping. The US also sanctioned 60 individuals, companies and vessels linked to Irans oil and other activities
Gurmeet Ram Rahim gets 21-day parole, set for 17th release from jail since 2017
His latest temporary release comes a few months after he was granted a 30-day parole on May 26. He had remained at the Dera Sacha Sauda headquarters during that period
Palghar ashram school student dies after high fever, 26 others hospitalised
A 7-year-old Class 1 student at an ashram school in Maharashtra's Palghar district died after developing high fever and breathing difficulties. Twenty-six other students have been hospitalised with cold, cough and fever symptoms
Why has Maharashtra drafted a law to rein in coaching centres?
According to the draft bill document, the objective is to provide a framework for the registration and regulation of private coaching classes, especially concerning the education imparted, the mental well-being of the students, and the facilities provided to them
Maharashtra Mahayuti to contest upcoming elections together, says Bawankule
Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti alliance will contest upcoming elections together and avoid critical or contradictory remarks against allies, state Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said after a meeting of alliance leaders in Mumbai
India's sugar stocks adequate despite price rise, ISMA assures consumers
ISMA Director General Deepak Ballani said the sharp increase in sugar prices over the past 15-20 days was driven largely by market sentiment, speculative buying and concerns over short-term supply, rather than any structural shortage. He said crop-related developments and global market conditions had also influenced prices
Gujarat on H1N1 alert amid seasonal flu cases, minister urges preparedness
A high-level review meeting was held in Gandhinagar under Pansheriya's chairmanship to assess the state's preparedness against H1N1 and review measures taken to control water-borne and mosquito-borne diseases during the monsoon
US plans mass revocation of up to 200,000 visas held by asylum seekers
The Trump administration is preparing to revoke up to 200,000 B1 and B2 visas held by foreigners who have applied or are seeking asylum in the US. The proposed move could become the largest mass visa revocation in US history and is expected to face legal challenges
India-China border talks: NSA Doval arrives in Beijing for 25th round of talks
National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, Indias Special Representative (SR) on the India-China Boundary Question, has already arrived in Beijing on a two-day visit at the invitation of Wang Yi, Foreign Minister and Member of Politburo of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China
From Thai to Japanese food: Indulge in these new menus in Mumbai this week
Weekly fix of new menus food corner
S Jaishankar meets Putin, Lavrov in Moscow to discuss India-Russia ties
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow, discussing India-Russia ties, regional hotspots and global issues
Maharashtra anti-conversion law comes into force August 28 amid protests
The law restricts the freedom of consenting adults to choose their faith, and the implementation of the Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act, 2026 must not be brought into force, and the notification be taken back, to ensure that it does not become an instrument for surveillance
Maharashtra engineering admission 2026: Third CAP list offers seats to 1,16,690 students
Palghar: Man who lost leg in 2024 shark attack awaits forest dept compensation
More than two years after a bull shark attack left him without his left leg, Palghar fisherman Hitesh Govari is still waiting for compensation promised by the Maharashtra Forest Department
Madras Day is being celebrated as a weeklong affair of immersive programming in Chennai, nudging us to think out aloud if Mumbai should also raise a toast over its date with history
Nepals first modern tunnel road opens to public
Nepal has opened its first modern road tunnel, the 2.688-km Nagdhunga passage, to small private vehicles on a trial basis. Vehicles carrying up to nine passengers can now use the tunnel, which connects Kathmandu with other districts
Mahayuti allies agree not to criticise each other: Bawankule
Mumbai: The constituents of the ruling Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra have decided to contest upcoming elections together and refrain from making critical or contradictory remarks against each other, senior BJP leader and Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said on Monday, August 24. Even if the upcoming elections are local polls, it was decided that they would 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 .
Prioritise safety while celebrating festivals
Our reports stated that a speed breaker has been removed from the stretch, so vehicles carrying the idol from workshop to mandal have a smooth stretch to move on
Iran threatens fines, detention for vessels linked to 45 blacklisted ships
Iran has blacklisted 45 vessels over alleged violations of rules in the Strait of Hormuz, warning of fines, detention and cargo seizure amid rising tensions
Kolkata: Woman dies after tree falls on her at SSKM Hospital
A 46-year-old woman died after a tree suddenly fell on her at the state-run SSKM Hospital in Kolkata, with police launching a preliminary investigation
Adansonia bozy: New baobab species identified in Madagascar
According to a study published in Taxon, genetic analysis showed that northern tree populations previously classified under Adansonia za are actually separate and closely related to other northern Malagasy baobabs
'Learn Marathi Or Leave': MNS Warns Auto Drivers Amid Language Row
The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has intensified its stand on the Marathi language issue, warning non-Marathi-speaking auto drivers to learn Marathi or leave the state. The party also opposed the ongoing strike against the state's Marathi mandate, calling it a final humble request for drivers to comply with the rule.
Piyush Goyal: India negotiating trade pacts with 8-9 more countries
India has finalised trade pacts with EU, EFTA bloc, UAE, Mauritius, Australia, Oman, New Zealand, US and the UK. Goyal is leading a large business delegation of over 200 representatives here to boost trade and investment ties between the two countries
'Fix schools, not lavish homes': CJP attacks Rs 92 crore spending
The Centre's reported Rs 92.35 crore expenditure on upkeep of Union ministers' official residences has triggered criticism from Congress, CJP and AAP over spending priorities
Manipur violence: CRPF jawan injured in gunfight, houses burnt in Senapati
Fresh violence erupted in Manipur's Senapati and Kangpokpi districts after several houses were burnt and a CRPF jawan was injured in a gunfight between two groups
Mumbai joins world's leading cities for work and travel, ranks ahead of London
2 Parsi bungalows in Bandra's Perry Cross Road to make way for luxury towers
Maharashtra to submit Amravati hospital fire report in eight days
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Mumbai Auto Rickshaw Drivers Strike Against Marathi Language Requirement
Mumbai, August 25: Protests against the Maharashtra governments decision to mandate knowledge of the Marathi language for taxi and auto rickshaw drivers have intensified. In the Kandivali West area of Mumbai, rickshaw drivers staged a strike, leading to incidents of violence. Police have arrested four individuals in connection with the unrest. According to police, the ... Read more Mumbai Auto Rickshaw Drivers Strike Against Marathi Language Requirement
FDA Suspends Licenses of Five Restaurants at MCA for Food Safety Violations
Mumbai, August 25: A significant crackdown on food safety has taken place in Mumbai. The Maharashtra FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has suspended the licenses of five restaurants operating within the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) premises. These establishments have been accused of serious violations of food safety and cleanliness regulations. According to an FDA press ... Read more FDA Suspends Licenses of Five Restaurants at MCA for Food Safety Violations
Fire ravaged SNCU not part of original building plan: Doc
Hospital Apathy Led To Baby Girls Death, Alleges Grandmother
Amravati Hospital Fire Triggers Oppn Fury Over Safety Lapses
CM Fadnavis Announces Rs 5 Lakh Aid For Families Of Infants Killed In Blaze
Citys 94 hospitals operating from illegal buildings, 121 sans fire NOC
Alert on-duty docs, nurses, other staff rescue 36 infants from burning ward
Godhani chlorine leak: Probe ordered; collector flags open storage of 900kg cylinder
Field OPDs Treat Gas Leak Victims In Godhani; Watery Eyes, Coughing Common
