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What is industry? Nine-judge Supreme Court Bench to pronounce verdict on terms ambit

U.P., Maharashtra, Punjab sought relook at 1978 judgments expansive definition of industry, which only excluded core sovereign activities; Bench considering whether state enterprises, schemes are industrial activities

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 9:41 pm

Maharashtras Textile Sector Set to Thrive, Says Deputy CM Shinde

Mumbai, August 19: Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde participated in the Farm to Foreign conclave on Wednesday. He emphasized that the state government is working towards realizing Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision of a Developed India 2047 through the Five F strategy. This approach encompasses a journey from farm to fiber, fiber to factory, factory ... Read more Maharashtras Textile Sector Set to Thrive, Says Deputy CM Shinde

Morningstar 19 Aug 2026 9:10 pm

Five Decades of Excellence: How Persian Darbar Turned a Bandra Kitchen Into Mumbai's Mughlai Institution

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 19: In 1978, a single outlet in Bandra opened its doors with a simple promise: authentic Mughlai food, made without shortcuts. Fifty years, four outlets and a fifth in the pipeline later, that promise has made Persian Darbar one of Mumbai's most enduring names in Mughlai cuisine - and one that has never once turned to a franchise model to grow.

Business Standard 19 Aug 2026 7:50 pm

Novonesis to roll out 3,000-crore Maharashtra investment over next 24-36 months

Danish bio-solutions major Novonesis will begin rolling out its proposed 2,500-3,000 crore Maharashtra investment over the next two to three years, expanding its Patalganga manufacturing base

The Hindu Businessline 19 Aug 2026 7:29 pm

Janata Tawa & Grill, Hotel Radha, 3 Others Lose Food Licence In Latest FDA Crackdown In Mumbai

Maharashtra FDA suspends five food licences after inspections find multiple safety lapses

NDTV 19 Aug 2026 7:19 pm

Election Commission revises Maharashtra, Delhi SIR schedule; final voter list to be published on November 4

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday (August 19) revised the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Maharashtra and Delhi, delaying the publication of the final electoral rolls by...

India TV 19 Aug 2026 6:28 pm

Weather Tomorrow August 20: IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms and heavy showers across several states; check forecast for Delhi, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh and more

Weather Tomorrow August 20: Several regions will experience heavy rainfall and thunderstorms on August 20. In Delhi, moderate rain is anticipated along with overcast skies. Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir are under warning for intense rain and possible lightning strikes. Additionally, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra are set for heavy showers, whereas Gujarat and Rajasthan can expect scattered light rain and isolated thunderstorms in certain areas.

The Economic Times 19 Aug 2026 6:23 pm

ECI revises Maharashtra SIR schedule, final voter list to be published on November 4

The Election Commission has announced an updated schedule for Maharashtra's electoral roll, pushing back crucial deadlines. The publication of the draft electoral roll is now slated for August 31, with the deadline for objections set for September 30. The rationalization of polling stations will wrap up by August 24, and document collection has already concluded on August 17.

The Economic Times 19 Aug 2026 6:13 pm

600 students who left 'haunted' Maha school get new hostel

Girl students at a government residential school in Amravati, Maharashtra, are moving to a new hostel after nearly 600 students left, claiming some girls were possessed. Officials attributed the strange behaviour to mental stress and local superstitions, including beliefs about spirits and upset deities. The new hostel aims to alleviate overcrowding and provide a better environment.

Rediff 19 Aug 2026 6:11 pm

School holiday August 20, 2026: Will schools remain closed on Monday? From J&K, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Uttrakhand to Maharashtra, check rain alerts & state-wise updates

School holiday August 20: Tomorrow's monsoon rains may lead to school closures in multiple regions of India, particularly in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh, where heavy rainfall is expected. While there are no confirmed statewide school holidays for August 20, authorities are proactively assessing potential flooding and landslide impacts on travel safety. Parents are urged to stay updated with local announcements regarding school operations.

The Economic Times 19 Aug 2026 5:58 pm

Amruta Fadnavis Thanks US Ambassador for Praising Devendra Fadnavis

Nagpur, August 19: US Ambassador Sergio Gore recently praised Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis as a passionate leader during an event. He highlighted that Maharashtra is on the world map for two reasons: Mumbai and its exceptional Chief Minister. When Amruta Fadnavis, the Chief Ministers wife, was asked about this commendation, she expressed her gratitude ... Read more Amruta Fadnavis Thanks US Ambassador for Praising Devendra Fadnavis

Morningstar 19 Aug 2026 5:34 pm

Ebix and NSDL Payments Bank Cross One Crore Registrations Under MSRTC NCMC Programmes

Issued with NSDL Payments Bank on the RuPay network under MSRTCs Smart Card Concession Project, the cards have replaced paper concession passes for students, senior citizens, persons with disabilities and freedom fighters across 16,000 villages in Maharashtra, in line with the Prime Ministers One Nation, One Card vision.

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 5:18 pm

Ebix and NSDL Payments Bank Cross One Crore Registrations Under MSRTC NCMC Programmes

Issued with NSDL Payments Bank on the RuPay network under MSRTCs Smart Card Concession Project, the cards have replaced paper concession passes for students, senior citizens, persons with disabilities and freedom fighters across 16,000 villages in Maharashtra, in line with the Prime Ministers One Nation, One Card vision.

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 5:18 pm

Onida announces settlement agreement with workers' union at Wada factory

Onida Electronics announced that an understanding has been reached between the Company and one of the permanent workers' unions representing the majority of workers employed at the Company's factory situated at Kudus, Wada, Palghar District, Maharashtra, for mutual settlement.

Business Standard 19 Aug 2026 5:04 pm

Kolkata hotel fire: Nine killed, SIT formed to probe blaze

A Kolkata hotel fire on Mirza Ghalib Street killed nine people, including a child, and saw around 60 others rescued. Kolkata Police has formed an SIT to probe the blaze, while the West Bengal government plans checks on hotel permits and fire licences

Mid Day 19 Aug 2026 4:50 pm

From A Six-Year-Old Beginner To Arjuna Award: Maharashtra

From discovering chess at six in Nashik to becoming a Grandmaster, Candidates contender and Olympiad champion, Vidit Gujrathi is now set for the Arjuna Award.

The LogicaI Indian 19 Aug 2026 4:48 pm

CBI arrests MIB officer for allegedly accepting Rs 10 lakh bribe through wife

After negotiation, the accused agreed to accept a bribe of Rs 10 lakh from the complainant to expeditiously process the renewal file for the private company's contract, which was pending before him, the CBI spokesperson said in a statement

Mid Day 19 Aug 2026 4:34 pm

Himachal Pradesh weather: Monsoon to weaken after August 23, IMD says

Katiyar said several parts of the state received moderate to heavy rainfall during the past 24 hours, with the plains of Bilaspur and Hamirpur recording around 12-13 cm of rain

Mid Day 19 Aug 2026 4:30 pm

Pune rape-murder: Suspect lured girl with fruits and strangled her after rape

The accused, a 25-year-old man, has been arrested in Junnar area of Pune district in Maharashtra, following the horrific sexual assault and murder of the minor, the official said

Mid Day 19 Aug 2026 4:30 pm

Auto-rickshaw, taxi drivers who refuse to learn Marathi will face action: Maharashtra Transport Minister

Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Wednesday said a campaign to teach Marathi to taxi and auto-rickshaw drivers has been underway in the state for the past 105 days and during this period, 165,000 drivers...

India TV 19 Aug 2026 4:26 pm

Raebareli court sentences 14 to life in 2019 murder case, acquits two

District Judge Amit Pal Singh also imposed a fine of Rs 35,000 each on the 14 convicts, who were subsequently sent to jail, prosecution officials said

Mid Day 19 Aug 2026 4:23 pm

UP rains: CISF rescues seven, including three children, from flooded township

CISF firefighters rescued seven residents, including three children and two women, from flooded residential quarters at the NTPC Rihand township in Uttar Pradesh after heavy rainfall caused water levels to rise to nearly 4.5 feet. No injuries or casualties were reported

Mid Day 19 Aug 2026 4:17 pm

Indian Medical Association Kerala chapter seeks rollback of Maharashtra move allowing homoeopathy doctors to practise modern medicine

IMA office-bearers say a short-term pharmacology course cannot replace the comprehensive medical education and clinical training required to practise modern medicine. They say the decision can compromise patient safety and the quality of treatment

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 4:06 pm

Indian Medical Association Kerala chapter seeks rollback of Maharashtra move allowing homoeopathy doctors to practise modern medicine

IMA office-bearers say a short-term pharmacology course cannot replace the comprehensive medical education and clinical training required to practise modern medicine. They say the decision can compromise patient safety and the quality of treatment

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 4:06 pm

Action against drivers not knowing Marathi from tomorrow

Maharashtra's Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik announced a drive against auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers lacking a 'working knowledge' of Marathi, with penalties ranging from licence suspension to cancellation, sparking fears among non-Marathi speaking drivers.

Rediff 19 Aug 2026 3:50 pm

Maharashtra CM can now override Cabinet Ministers' decisions: What the new rules are

The Maharashtra government has framed new rules empowering Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to override decisions taken by any Cabinet minister in the state. The state government has officially notified the Maharashtra Government Rules of Business, 2026, under which the Chief Minister has been given explicit powers to review, modify or revoke decisions taken by ministers.

India TV 19 Aug 2026 3:46 pm

Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act Takes Effect From August 28: What Changes Under the Law?

Maharashtras new law regulates religious conversions, introduces prior notice, tougher penalties and scrutiny of marriage-linked conversions.

The LogicaI Indian 19 Aug 2026 3:37 pm

Gujarat: 2 dead, 19 hospitalised after consuming spurious liquor in Bhavnagar

Two people have died and 19 others have been hospitalised after allegedly consuming spurious liquor from duplicate IMFL bottles in Gujarats Bhavnagar district. Police have detained four bootleggers and seized several bottles as the probe continues

Mid Day 19 Aug 2026 2:57 pm

Three Arrested in Indore for Supplying SIM Cards in Cyber Fraud Case

Indore, August 19: In a significant breakthrough, Indore police have arrested three individuals linked to a cyber fraud case involving approximately 8.5 million, which occurred in Maharashtra and West Bengal. This operation, dubbed Operation Fast 2.0, was executed based on information received from the Ministry of Home Affairs. The state cyber cell had compiled a ... Read more Three Arrested in Indore for Supplying SIM Cards in Cyber Fraud Case

Morningstar 19 Aug 2026 2:55 pm

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke questions PM CARES Fund use

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke has questioned the utilisation of the PM CARES Fund, citing a reported corpus of around Rs 8,500 crore at the end of FY2024-25. He urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to consider using the fund to improve government school infrastructure across India

Mid Day 19 Aug 2026 2:48 pm

Action against drivers without Marathi knowledge from Aug 20: Maharashtra minister

A drive will begin against drivers without working Marathi knowledge. Notices will be issued, followed by license suspension if compliance is not met. Additional Transport Commissioner Ravi Gaikwad will lead the month-long statewide initiative. Drivers face a one-month notice to acquire Marathi proficiency. Failure can result in license suspension and permit cancellation.

The Economic Times 19 Aug 2026 2:40 pm

Maharashtra CM gets power to override decisions in 'public interest'

The provision comes three years after the Bombay HC ruled that then CM Eknath Shinde lacked independent power under the existing law to review or modify a decision taken by the minister in charge

Business Standard 19 Aug 2026 2:30 pm

Major impact in 8-10 days: Maharashtra FDA chief warns eateries near schools

Maharashtra FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe said the impact of intensified action against eateries near schools and colleges will be visible in 8-10 days, as authorities step up inspections and enforcement across the state

Mid Day 19 Aug 2026 2:23 pm

Meghalaya Cabinet Clears Higher Education Reforms, Approves 2 New University Proposals

Shillong, August 19: The Meghalaya Cabinet on Wednesday approved a series of measures aimed at strengthening higher education in the state, including amendments to three existing university Acts, proposals for two new universities and the repeal of the International Open University Act. Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma said the Cabinet approved the Maharashtra Institute of... The post Meghalaya Cabinet Clears Higher Education Reforms, Approves 2 New University Proposals first appeared on Northeast Today .

North East Today 19 Aug 2026 2:23 pm

India-Singapore roundtable: Indian ministers to push for deeper economic ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, and Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology and Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada will represent India at the high-level meeting

Mid Day 19 Aug 2026 2:23 pm

Ola Uber Rapido New Rules: New rules for app based transport like Ola-Uber-Rapido, will be applicable from September 1

New rules have been made for app-based passenger services including Ola, Uber and Rapido in Maharashtra, which will come into effect from September 1. Know the rules of license, driver, fare, GPS and 80% earning. Now the Transport Department is going to tighten the noose on vehicles providing app-based passenger services including Ola-Uber, Rapido. New [] The post Ola Uber Rapido New Rules: New rules for app based transport like Ola-Uber-Rapido, will be applicable from September 1 first appeared on informalnewz .

informalnewz 19 Aug 2026 2:05 pm

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay hikes health insurance cover to Rs 25 lakh annually

Outlining significant new initiatives to improve the state's healthcare system, the chief minister emphasised that medical care is a fundamental right, not a privilege, and the government aims to remove barriers to quality healthcare regardless of income or location

Mid Day 19 Aug 2026 1:59 pm

'Writing about my life did not come easily to me': Sonia Gandhi on memoir

Titled ''Belonging: A Journey of Love'', the memoir will be released in hardcover and ebook by Knopf on November 10, with an audio edition to be published by Penguin Random House. The publisher said an announced first printing of 100,000 copies has been set

Mid Day 19 Aug 2026 1:59 pm

Piyush Goyal invites Japanese businesses to deepen India investments

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has invited Japanese businesses to expand investments and partnerships in India, highlighting the countries growing economic and strategic ties. Goyal is scheduled to visit Japan from August 24 to 27

Mid Day 19 Aug 2026 1:40 pm

'Israel could cease to exist as a state amid West Asia tensions'

Russian General Apti Alaudinov has warned that Israel could cease to exist as a state if the West Asia conflict escalates further. His remarks come amid continuing tensions between the US and Iran and renewed debate over negotiations and the Strait of Hormuz

Mid Day 19 Aug 2026 1:30 pm

Fadnavis backs Mundhe, says FDA's crackdown on food safety will continue

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said he was very pleased with the FDA's action against food safety violations, adulteration and hygiene lapses across the state.

Business Standard 19 Aug 2026 1:21 pm

Pakistan extends airspace closure for Indian aircraft till September 24

Pakistan airspace not available for Indian-registered aircraft and aircraft operated or leased by Indian airlines/operators, including military flights, said a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued by the Pakistan Airports Authority

Mid Day 19 Aug 2026 1:13 pm

Satna minor rape case: Two youths arrested by Madhya Pradesh Police

Two youths have been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor girl in Satna district of Madhya Pradesh after taking her to a secluded area on the pretext of a motorcycle ride. Police said the minor had met one of the accused through Instagram and remained in contact with him before the alleged incident

Mid Day 19 Aug 2026 1:03 pm

Bengal STF arrests third associate in suspected ISI case

West Bengal Police STF has arrested Zafar Sams alias Sunny, the third alleged local associate of Pakistani national Wahab Alam, who was arrested earlier this month over suspected links with Pakistans ISI

Mid Day 19 Aug 2026 1:01 pm

Maharashtra FDA Chief Warns Of Fine If Non-Satisfactory Replies Of Film Stars

Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration earlier issued notices to Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over their advertisement for a chewing elaichi brand

Deccan Chronicle 19 Aug 2026 12:52 pm

Refex Industries bags Rs 40.42 cr order for ash transportation

Refex Industries has received a domestic work order worth approximately Rs 40.42 crore from an entity based in Maharashtra.

Business Standard 19 Aug 2026 12:31 pm

Kolkata hotel fire: Nine died of suffocation, initial findings show

Nine people, including two women and a child, died in a fire at a hotel building on Mirza Ghalib Street in Central Kolkata early Wednesday. Initial findings by police and the West Bengal Fire Services Department suggest the victims died from suffocation rather than burn injuries, with thick smoke and narrow exits hampering evacuation

Mid Day 19 Aug 2026 12:27 pm

Maharashtra farmers have an edge in installing solar pumps, says GK Energy CMD

This is due to the policy drive by the State government as an open category farmers has to bear jst 10% of installation costs, says Gopal Kabra

The Hindu Businessline 19 Aug 2026 12:03 pm

Brawl over girl wearing shorts at Maharashtra fort, 8 booked

Eight members of a right-wing organisation have been booked by Pune police for allegedly assaulting a man at Sinhagad Fort. The incident occurred after the group objected to the man's friend's young daughter wearing shorts, leading to a heated argument and subsequent assault. The group also reportedly engaged in moral policing with another couple.

Rediff 19 Aug 2026 11:44 am

Krystal Integrated gains after securing Rs 134-cr order from MSRTC

Krystal Integrated Services advanced 1.75% to Rs 630.85 after the company received a work order worth approximately Rs 134 crore from Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC).

Business Standard 19 Aug 2026 11:16 am

Maharashtra to invest in AI-driven, Gen-Z focused Marathi cinema

Maharashtra aims to transform Marathi cinema, blending innovation with tradition to attract new audiences and support filmmakers with government investment.

The Hindu Businessline 19 Aug 2026 10:36 am

Half of Maharashtra homeopathy colleges have political links

The Times of India 19 Aug 2026 10:14 am

Why is Maharashtra experiencing an earthquake swarm? | Explained

There has been a spate of small earthquakes in Maharashtra over the last fortnight; seismologists call this pattern of quakes an earthquake swarm, and Maharashtra has experienced them often before

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 10:12 am

Maharashtra Cabinet Clears Rs 6,477 Crore for Jayakwadi Irrigation Project Phase-II

The project is expected to provide irrigation to around 1.31 lakh hectares across Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Ahilyanagar, Beed, Parbhani and Nanded districts

Deccan Chronicle 19 Aug 2026 9:44 am

How Mumbaikars are helping their home cooks to learn how to make Asian fare

Mumbaikars are enrolling their maharajs and home cooks for special cookery classes where they learn to ace sushi, som tam, truffle, and other inspired global fare

Mid Day 19 Aug 2026 9:36 am

How Maharashtra charity law led to Tata Sons' first-ever AGM adjournment

A 2025 amendment capped perpetual trustees at public trusts, triggering a freeze on SRTT that blocked Tata Sons' quorum and stalled key shareholder decisions on Tuesday

Business Standard 19 Aug 2026 9:34 am

Maha govt makes reporting snakebite cases compulsory

The Maharashtra government has declared snakebite a notifiable disease, mandating all healthcare providers to report cases and deaths. This move aims to strengthen monitoring, ensure timely treatment, and improve anti-snake venom availability, following a tragic incident where tribal schoolgirls died from snakebites.

Rediff 19 Aug 2026 9:11 am

Gujarat ACB catches two officials in Rs 40,000 bribe case

Two Gujarat Food and Drugs Department officials, including an Assistant Commissioner, were allegedly caught accepting Rs 40,000 by the Anti-Corruption Bureau in Bharuch

Mid Day 19 Aug 2026 9:10 am

Tukaram Mundhe led-FDA ordered to pay Rs 5 lakh fine to a Pune sweet shop for suspending licence despite 98% compliance

Bombay High Court has ordered Tukaram Mundhe-led Maharashtra FDA to pay Rs 5 lakh compensation to a Pune sweets shop after questioning the continued suspension of its food licence despite a follow-up inspection showing 98% compliance with safety norms.

The Economic Times 19 Aug 2026 8:57 am

Delhi ration shops: New rules bring mandatory FIRs, blacklisting

Delhi has introduced a new regulatory framework for ration shops, replacing the nearly four-decade-old 1981 order with fixed penalties for stock discrepancies

Mid Day 19 Aug 2026 8:53 am

Maha govt makes snakebite notifiable disease, reporting of cases compulsory

The Maharashtra government has declared snakebite a notifiable disease, making it mandatory for all hospitals, medical colleges and healthcare professionals to report every suspected or confirmed case and death. The move comes after three tribal schoolgirls died and three others were hospitalised after a venomous snake bit them at a state government-aided residential school in Japtalai village of Gadchiroli district on August 9. The government later cancelled the school's license. Informing about the government's decision, Health Minister Prakash Abitkar on Tuesday said the move will help strengthen monitoring of snakebite cases, ensure timely treatment and improve planning for the availability of anti-snake venom (ASV). The decision would make snakebite prevention and treatment more systematic, prompt and effective, he added. Under the notification, every health institution and medical practitioner will have to report snakebite cases to the district health officer or district surg

Business Standard 19 Aug 2026 8:52 am

Shocking Discovery: Bodies of Missing Youth Found in Maharashtras Morna Lake

Mumbai, August 19: A shocking incident has emerged from the Washim district of Maharashtra, where the bodies of a young man and woman were discovered in Morna Lake, located in the Gokasavangi area of Malegaon taluka. The two had been missing since August 14, prompting their families to file a missing persons report at the ... Read more Shocking Discovery: Bodies of Missing Youth Found in Maharashtras Morna Lake

Morningstar 19 Aug 2026 8:29 am

Trump honours teen lifeguard after beach rescue

US President Donald Trump honoured 16-year-old California lifeguard Ryder Williams at the White House after he rescued 10-year-old Indian-American boy Nathaniel Rai from dangerous surf at Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz

Mid Day 19 Aug 2026 8:24 am

Andy Burnham briefly exchanges messages with White House impersonator

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham briefly exchanged messages with an individual posing as White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles before becoming suspicious and ending contact, Politico reported

Mid Day 19 Aug 2026 8:22 am

Trump invokes India election system in push for US voter ID law

US President Donald Trump has cited Indias electoral system while advocating tighter voting rules in the United States. In a Truth Social post, Trump highlighted Indias large electorate and low use of postal ballots

Mid Day 19 Aug 2026 8:18 am

Chinas glass elevator transforms school commute for canyon children

Operating alongside the Qingyun Ladder, the elevator combined with shuttle buses and a cable car connects the canyon floor to Guanzhai Village Primary School

Mid Day 19 Aug 2026 8:12 am

SC to form panel over Delhi student protest violence

A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana said an order for constituting the committee would be released on Wednesday after receiving suggestions

Mid Day 19 Aug 2026 8:08 am

Manipur: 46 KCP militants surrender, CM promises livelihood support

Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh said 46 militants belonging to the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party (Taibanganba) surrendered before the police on Tuesday

Mid Day 19 Aug 2026 8:06 am

Akkha Bollywood ek taraf aur

Whats it about the huge commercial success of Awarapan 2 at the box-office that makes it so unique?

Mid Day 19 Aug 2026 8:03 am

Our Action Was Correct: Tukaram Munde On Rs 5 Lakh Fine On Pune Sweet Shop

Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration Commissioner defends food safety action after Bombay Court orders compensation to Pune sweets shop.

NDTV 19 Aug 2026 7:55 am

Maharashtra gives auto, taxi drivers time to learn Marathi

The Maharashtra government will give autorickshaw and taxi drivers time to learn Marathi before taking action under amended motor vehicle rules, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said

Mid Day 19 Aug 2026 7:44 am

Bandras Otters Club challenges FDA action over alleged use of analogue paneer

Bandras Otters Club has disputed the Maharashtra FDAs finding that it used prohibited analogue paneer, claiming the product procured from Punjab Sind Dairy was FSSAI-certified

Mid Day 19 Aug 2026 7:04 am

Pune Police revises two cases after invoking Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act before Aug 26 enforcement

Pune Police withdrew religious conversion law sections from two cases. The Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act had not yet come into force. Officials mistakenly assumed the law was operational when registering offences. Investigations will continue under other applicable legal statutes. The Act is scheduled to officially commence on August 26, 2026.

The Economic Times 19 Aug 2026 6:43 am

'Major impact in 8-10 days': Maharashtra FDA chief warns of strict action over rules violations by eateries near educational institutions

Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe on Tuesday said strict action would be taken against violations of law at eateries operating near educational institutions and said that the intensified enforcement drive would have a major impact in the next 8-10 days.

The Economic Times 19 Aug 2026 6:33 am

US diplomats call on Farooq Abdullah

Srinagar, Aug 18:A day before the maiden visit of United States Ambassador to India Sergio Gor to Jammu and Kashmir, a team of US diplomats from the US embassy in New Delhi called on National Conference (NC) President Farooq Abdullah at his residence here on Tuesday. The visiting officials, who reached the Valley ahead of schedule as part of the advance preparations for the Ambassadors trip, included Ian Michael Dick, Gary Applegarth, Lisa Grace Alkins and Hemant Joshi. The meeting focused on the forthcoming engagement of Ambassador Gor with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, sources said. Ambassador Sergio Gor, who also holds the charge of Special Envoy for South and Central Asia, is scheduled to arrive in Srinagar on Wednesday afternoon. He is expected to hold separate meetings with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah during his stay. The envoy will spend the night in Srinagar before travelling to Ladakh on Thursday. This will be Gors first visit to J&K since he assumed charge as the 27th US Ambassador to India in January this year. It also marks the first visit by a serving US Ambassador to J&K since the region was reorganised as a Union Territory in 2019. Officials confirmed that an advance team from the Ambassadors office had already reached Srinagar to finalise logistics and security arrangements. The visit comes against the backdrop of the deepening India-US strategic partnership and follows recent high-level interactions between Gor and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on issues including counter-terrorism and counter-narcotics. Kashmirs political leadership and civil society have taken note of the trip, with some voices calling for the envoy to engage with a wider cross-section of people during his brief stay. On Wednesday, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor is set to meet CM Omar Abdullah in Srinagar, marking the first meeting between a serving US ambassador and a sitting J&K chief minister in more than 15 years. The last such meeting was in March 2011, when then US Ambassador Timothy Roemer met CM Omar when J&K was a state. As such, Gor's proposed meeting with CM Omar marks a return to direct engagement between the US envoy and J&K's elected government after the chief ministerial tenures that followed Omar's first term in office. The last US ambassador to visit J&K was Donald Blome in 2022, but he was then serving as ambassador to Pakistan and had visited PoK, prompting a strong protest from New Delhi. The last standalone visit to Kashmir by a US ambassador based in New Delhi was by Kenneth Juster in August 2018, shortly after the fall of the PDP-BJP government. Juster met then Governor Narinder Nath Vohra as well as Omar Abdullah, one of the former chief ministers present in Kashmir at the time. He also visited Ladakh a month earlier. Juster returned to Srinagar in January 2020 as part of a 15-member ambassadorial delegation organised by New Delhi following the August 2019 reorganisation of J&K. Gor's visit to Kashmir and Ladakh comes after engagements with political leadership in Kerala, Karnataka, and Maharashtra, giving the trip a broader diplomatic context. Any strategic significance of his Srinagar meeting with CM Omar, however, would depend on the statements issued by the two sides.

Greater Kashmir 19 Aug 2026 5:53 am

Maharashtra FDA Suspends Licenses of Eight Establishments Over Unsafe Food Practices

Mumbai, August 19: The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken significant action against unsafe and illegal food products following a month-long special campaign across the state. During this operation, authorities conducted 11 raids and seized food items worth over 1.07 crore. The crackdown resulted in the confiscation of nearly 1 crore worth of ... Read more Maharashtra FDA Suspends Licenses of Eight Establishments Over Unsafe Food Practices

Morningstar 19 Aug 2026 4:35 am

Cybersecurity Essential for Business Success, Says Maharashtra Cyber ADG

New Delhi, August 19: Maharashtra Cyber ADG Yashasvi Yadav spoke to the media about India-U.S. cyber cooperation. He highlighted the benefits for women through partnerships between the Uttar Pradesh government and American companies, as mentioned by Uttar Pradesh Womens Commission Vice Chairperson Aparna Yadav. Both emphasized the importance of engaging with Generation Z. Yashasvi Yadav ... Read more Cybersecurity Essential for Business Success, Says Maharashtra Cyber ADG

Morningstar 19 Aug 2026 1:04 am