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Maharashtra FDA Acts Against Patanjali Ghee, Suspends 19 Food Licences
The seized stock included 2,279.7 litres of Patanjali cow ghee worth Rs 20.20 lakh
PM Modi to virtually inaugurate Pune Metro Line-3 today
Digital Desk | Pune, Nov 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the long-awaited Pune Metro Line-3 (Maan-Hinjawadi to Shivajinagar) via videoconferencing on Tuesday. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, and Sunetra Ajit Pawar will grace the occasion as chief guests. The ceremony is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. at the Badminton Hall, Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Mhalunge-Balewadi. Passenger services on the new line will officially begin at 6:00 a.m. on November 4, 2026. The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority Commissioner, Dr Abhijit Chaudhari, earlier told reporters that Pune Metro Line-3 is a 23.203-kilometre fully elevated metro corridor, popularly known as Puneri Metro and the Pink Line. Originating at Maan, the route passes through Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park in Hinjawadi to connect with Shivajinagar, a major administrative and commercial hub of Pune. The project's total estimated cost, including land acquisition and utility shifting, is Rs 8,313 crore. It has been executed on a DBFOT (Design, Build, Finance, Operate, and Transfer) Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model under the Central Governments 'National Metro Rail Policy, 2017'. Out of the total 23 stations on this line, 17 stations will be opened to passengers starting November 3. Among these, seven stations will open with a single staircase operational. To ensure seamless onward travel after exiting the metro, multi-modal integration is being implemented. Priority has also been given to pedestrian and cyclist safety alongside road traffic. For this purpose, dedicated cycle tracks, wide footpaths, pedestrian crossings, and foot overbridges are being constructed. This will significantly help reduce traffic congestion, particularly in the Hinjawadi area, said Dr Chaudhari. Under this project, a total solar power generation capacity of 7.60 MW has been installed6.10 MW at metro stations and 1.50 MW at the car depot. This green energy will fulfil nearly 30 per cent of the project's overall power requirements. All trains on Pune Metro Line-3 will be operated by around 100 women train pilots. Furthermore, about 50 per cent of the total station staff, including station controllers, ticketing staff, and station attendants, will be women. Chaudhari stated that this initiative underlines a strong commitment to women empowerment, gender equality, and increasing female participation in modern transport.
Maharashtra Charity Commissioner did not propose rule that froze Tata Trusts board
An RTI response shows the regulator sent no proposal for the amendment that has paralysed Sir Ratan Tata Trust and contributed to a deadlock at Tata Sons.
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The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) issued a firm clarification on Monday, November 2, 2026, denying reports of an internal leadership rift following a high-level delegations meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi. The delegation included national working president Praful Patel, Maharashtra unit chief Sunil Tatkare, senior ministers Chhagan Bhujbal and Hasan Mushrif, [] The post NCP Denies Internal Leadership Rift Following Delhi Meeting with Amit Shah; Sunetra Pawar Convenes Core Committee appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Tiger Shroff murder bid probe: Mumbai police arrest 22-year-old Haryana woman; tally hits 13
Maharashtra Chief Minister Accuses Congress and Rahul Gandhi of Plotting Against Constitution
Maharashtras CM Devendra Fadnavis criticizes Congress and Rahul Gandhi for allegedly undermining the Constitution in a recent rally. Maharashtra Chief Minister Accuses Congress and Rahul Gandhi of Plotting Against Constitution
Maharashtra FDA suspends 19 food licences; acts against Patanjali distributor over 'adulteration'
In a recent operation, the Maharashtra FDA suspended licenses of 19 food business operators for violations. They seized food articles worth over Rs 9 crore across multiple divisions in the state. This included significant amounts of Patanjali cow ghee found to be misbranded and adulterated. Further, the FDA registered FIRs, arrested several individuals, and sealed multiple establishments for serious hygiene issues.
Bowled Through The Gate: Mohammed Shami Cleans Up Prithvi Shaw In Ranji Trophy Faceoff
Veteran India pacer Mohammed Shami got the better of Prithvi Shaw in Bengal's match against Maharashtra in the Ranji Trophy.
Maharashtra Congress Criticizes BJPs Save Democracy Campaign
Maharashtra Congress leader Harshvardhan Sapkal condemns BJPs Save Democracy rallies, calling them hypocritical amid ongoing political tensions. Maharashtra Congress Criticizes BJPs Save Democracy Campaign
Maha FDA suspends licence of Patanjali super distributor
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended licenses of 19 food businesses and seized food articles worth over Rs 9 crore during a special festive-season drive. This included Patanjali cow ghee from a super distributor due to suspected misbranding and adulteration. The drive also led to seizures from other major retailers and manufacturers, with 13 FIRs registered and 16 arrests. Additionally, the FSSAI issued show-cause notices to several companies, including Tata 1mg and Amazon, over alleged labelling and advertising violations.
No merger: Sunil Tatkare reaffirms collective leadership under Sunetra Pawar
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 2 (IANS) Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MP and Maharashtra unit president Sunil Tatkare on Monday clarified that the issue of party merger is completely closed, emphasising that the party's primary focus is on strengthening its organisation and working collectively under the leadership of party president and Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar. Addressing the media following the party's core committee meeting held at DCM Sunetra Pawar's official residence, Devgiri, Tatkare said that the discussions centred around how the party can function collectively with a unified approach under the leadership of Sunetra Pawar. The issue of merger of two NCP factions ended long ago. This stance was previously maintained by Sharad Pawars faction as well, and our position on the matter has been made clear, he said. Tatkare clarified that there is no reason for any drama regarding internal dissatisfaction or grievances. Appointments and other organisational matters were discussed extensively in a cordial atmosphere. Notably, rumours regarding discontent over recent appointments were not even a topic of discussion during this meeting. The meeting featured extensive deliberations on party organisation, its functioning, and various upcoming programs. As long-standing grassroots workers who have served the organisation for a long time, collective leadership has always been our core principle, he noted. He further said that discussions also focused on the challenges facing the organisation and how the party can contribute effectively to addressing the drought-like situation prevailing across the state. He added that the party is fully committed to strengthening its organisational framework and working dynamically moving forward. Today's core committee meeting took place after NCP veteran leaders met the Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday night and reportedly cited unilateral functioning and decision-making by party chief Sunetra Pawar and his son and the Rajya Sabha member Parth Pawar. The delegation, comprising all top leaders of the party, except the Pawars, was reportedly advised by Shah to 'pull up their socks' as the collapse of the NCP organisation was hurting Mahayuti in Maharashtra. The NCP leaders had sought Shah's appointment to discuss the organisational matters as well as allotment of cabinet portfolios in Maharashtra, due to the NCP. The delegation included RS MP Praful Patel, NCP state chief Sunil Tatkare, minister Hasan Mushrif, Chhagan Bhujbal, former ministers Dilip Walse-Patil and Dhananjay Munde. Bhujbal's nephew and former LS MP Sameer was also part of the delegation. Both Patel and Tatkare, in the past, have openly called for introspection within the NCP following its defeat in the recently held legislative council elections. Bhujbal is miffed over the decision to appoint MLC Zeeshan Siddique as Mumbai NCP chief without even informing him. Both Walse-Patil and Munde are out of the state cabinet despite vacancies in the state cabinet. The Finance portfolio, which was originally with the NCP, was taken up by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after the death of Ajit Pawar. Despite repeated demands, the BJP has not handed over the portfolio to the NCP. Mushrif was asked to step aside from Pune graduates' constituency polls after the NCP let go of its claim and gave the seat to the BJP. Mushrif's trusted aide Bhaiyya Mane was to contest the election originally. Sources within the NCP said that lack of collective leadership within the NCP was one of the key issues discussed with Shah. While the issue of lack of collective leadership within the party was discussed, it was told to them that the NCP leaders need to ensure smooth functioning of the party, said an NCP leader privy to the discussions. These leaders were told that the problems within the NCP organisation are not harming them only. But being in Mahayuti, it is affecting the ruling alliance as a whole. If these issues are not resolved, then the alliance will face problems, the source said. Another party leader confirmed that Shah maintained that the BJP was closely observing the developments in Maharashtra. The NCP officially downplayed the visit. It is highly unfortunate that unnecessary political colour is being given to today's meeting in Delhi between Union Home Minister Amit Shah and senior leaders of the Nationalist Congress Party, attempting to fabricate a narrative of internal party differences, said Umesh Patil, National Spokesperson, NCP. Patil said that the meeting of senior NCP leaders took place after Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar, in her last meeting with Shah, said that a delegation of senior leaders from the party would be meeting him and had requested time to be made available. He said that it appears that certain unseen forces are planting such reports to create an artificial narrative that there are internal differences within the Nationalist Congress Party and a lack of coordination in the leadership.
SRK greets fans from a distance on his 61st birthday
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 2 (IANS) Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan greeted his fans outside his bungalow, Mannat in the Bandra area of Mumbai on his 61st Birthday. The actor, who donned a white t-shirt and paired it with denims, greets his fans outside his house every year on his birthday, and breaks into his iconic pose with his arm stretched soaking in the love from his fans. However, what makes this year different is the actors proximity to the crowd. While earlier the actor showed up next to the gate of his bungalow, this year, he chose to stay comparatively far from the crowd given the law and order situation in the city with gun attacks on high-profile becoming common. Recently, actor Tiger Shroff became a victim of a gun attack. 3 motorcycle-borne men opened fire at Tiger Shroff's car in the Juhu area of Mumbai on October 19. While the 'Baaghi' was reported to be safe, his driver has been injured. Within hours of the incident, the Lawrence Bishnoi gang shared a post on social media, taking responsibility for the attack. The Mumbai Police informed that they have formed 15 special teams to investigate the firing incident. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also called the Mumbai Police Commissioner to inquire about the incident. The CM has directed the Police Commissioner to immediately investigate the matter and take strict action against those responsible. SRKs fellow superstar Salman Khan is the prime target for the Lawrence Bishnoi with the black buck case being the reason behind long-standing enmity between the 2 parties.
Indias sugar production up at a record high of 8.5 lakh tonnes in October
In the first month of the crushing season, Maharashtra produced 7.20 lakh tonnes
Pune Metro Phase-II to strengthen city connectivity with several new stations
Digital Desk | Pune, Nov 2 (IANS) Pune is set for a major expansion of its Metro network, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to lay the foundation stone for Phase-II projects worth approximately Rs 13,500 crore on November 3. The ceremonies will be held at the Balewadi Sports Complex. Speaking ahead of the event, Shravan Hardikar, Managing Director of Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha Metro), invited citizens to witness the landmark occasion and outlined the key features of the proposed expansion. On November 3, the Hon'ble Prime Minister, along with the Governor of Maharashtra, the Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Ministers and other dignitaries, will participate in two ceremonies at the Balewadi Sports Complex. These will include the inauguration of Line 3 and the foundation stone-laying ceremony for Pune Metro Phase-II, Hardikar said. Explaining the Phase-II expansion, he said the project would include extensions of the existing Line 2 corridor, connecting Vanaz to Chandani Chowk on the western side and Ramwadi to Vitthalwadi via Wagholi on the eastern side. The combined extension will cover approximately 12 kilometres and feature 13 stations. The second major component involves the development of Line 4 and its spur, Line 4A, which will significantly improve connectivity across Pune's residential, commercial and IT hubs. According to Hardikar, the main corridor will connect Khadakwasla to Kharadi Bypass through Sinhagad Road, Swargate, Shankar Sheth Road, Hadapsar and Magarpatta. An additional spur will connect Manik Baug to the SNDT station at Nal Stop. The entire Line 4 corridor, along with its spur, will have a combined length of approximately 31 kilometres and 27 stations. The total estimated cost of these two expansion projects is around Rs 13,500 crore. I am delighted that their foundation stones will be laid by the Prime Minister, the MD said. The proposed expansion is expected to strengthen Pune's public transport network, improve east-west and north-south connectivity and provide commuters with better access to major residential, commercial and employment centres across the city.
Jobless Maharashtra couple rides 16,428km across 22 states, sets record
Samrat and Varshali Dambe lost their jobs in 2024, prompting them to pursue a long-held dream. They embarked on an 80-day motorcycle journey around India, covering 16,428 kilometers. During their ride, they encountered welcoming people and faced challenging terrains throughout their travels. Their journey received recognition from the India Book of Records for their achievements. After completing their expedition, they founded a community to connect fellow motorcycle enthusiasts.
Maha: Congress criticise BJP for Save Democracy rallies
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 2 (IANS) The Maharashtra Congress president Harshvardhan Sapkal on Monday claimed that BJP's aggressive campaign to save democracy and the Constitution is nothing but a case of the pot calling the kettle black. The unprecedented Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao mega rally organised by the INDIA alliance at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi has dealt a major blow to the Modi government. Rattled by the rally, the BJP is now organising Save Democracy, Save the Constitution rallies across the country. However, the BJP and RSS are the real destroyers of democracy and the Constitution. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis accusing the Congress of undermining democracy and the Constitution is laughable. The RSS, the BJP's parent organisation, does not accept the Constitution drafted under the leadership of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, while BJP leaders have openly spoken about changing it. The BJP has the Constitution on its lips but the Manusmriti in its heart, said Sapkal. Taking aim at the BJP and CM Fadnavis, Sapkal further said that despite being in power for 13 years, the BJP continues to target Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi instead of highlighting its own achievements. He added that the governments led by Narendra Modi and Devendra Fadnavis came to power through vote theft in the 2024 elections. Their alleged electoral malpractice has been exposed, and not only will they lose power, but the prospect of facing action after being voted out has also cost them their sleep, he said. The Modi-Shah government, with the help of Gyanesh Kumar, is depriving 13 crore citizens of their right to vote. The BJP government is taking away a fundamental right guaranteed by the Constitution. The BJP keeps talking about infiltrators but does not disclose how many have actually been apprehended. If Fadnavis has the courage, he should release the figures of infiltrators instead of using the issue as a pretext to deprive citizens of their voting rights. A regime change in a democracy means a change of government through elections, and political parties exist to facilitate this process. Why are Modi, Shah and Fadnavis so afraid of it? remarked Sapkal. He further said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's tenure, there has been an attempt to take control of all constitutional institutions and hijack democracy. He said that the people affiliated with the RSS and BJP have been placed in constitutional institutions and universities, effectively bringing them under the ruling establishment's control.
Ranji Trophy: Bengal batters come a cropper on a truncated opening day
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PM Modi is terrified of open debate; alleges foreign backing: Rahul Gandhi
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Cyclone Murasu: 19 flights cancelled at three Andhra airports
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Maharashtra Minister Accuses Opposition of Pushing Sharia Law Amidst Constitutional Struggles
Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane claims the INDIA alliance aims to impose Sharia law, opposing the Constitution established by Dr. Ambedkar. Maharashtra Minister Accuses Opposition of Pushing Sharia Law Amidst Constitutional Struggles
Sharad Pawar hospitalised in Pune; Supriya Sule says health parameters stable
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Cyberabad CP invokes PD Act against serial drug offender
Hyderabad: Cyberabad Police Commissioner Dr M Ramesh has invoked the Preventive Detention (PD) Act against a habitual drug peddler, Sachin Gangaram Maruti Chavan. Chavan, a native of Solapur, Maharashtra, has been involved in drug peddling with an intention to earn easy money, police said on Monday, November 2. He reportedly procures huge quantities of ganja 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 .
Maharashtra will soon notify a comprehensive maritime development policy that aims to serve as the most investor-friendly framework in the country, Maharashtra Minister of Fisheries and Ports Development Nitesh Narayan Rane said on Monday. Addressing the inaugural session of the FICCI
