Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 17: Precision remains at the heart of carpentry, where every cut, joint, and assembly requires the right technique, material, and often, the right adhesive. While conventional fixing methods may work for standard applications, bonding curved edges, working on vertical surfaces, and handling intricate details can add to the challenges faced by carpenters. With speed, precision, and clean bonding becoming increasingly important, the choice of adhesive can play a significant role in completing carpentry work efficiently.
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Supreme Court notice to Centre, Maharashtra officials over woman pushed out into Bangladesh
Petition by the womans son challenges her deportation, saying there was no fair inquiry into her nationality and that she was not afforded an effective opportunity to establish her Indian citizenship
Supreme Court notice to Centre, Maharashtra officials over woman pushed out into Bangladesh
Petition by the womans son challenges her deportation, saying there was no fair inquiry into her nationality and that she was not afforded an effective opportunity to establish her Indian citizenship
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Maharashtra FDA Seizes Illegal Gutkha Worth
Maharashtras FDA seizes illegal gutkha and suspends licenses of 14 food establishments during a statewide food safety campaign. Maharashtra FDA Seizes Illegal Gutkha Worth 12 Lakh, Suspends 14 Food Establishment Licenses
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PM Modi is like a university from which one can keep learning: CM Fadnavis
CM Fadnavis said PM Modi had taken India to new heights and expressed confidence that the Prime Minister would help realise the goal of Viksit Bharat, or developed India
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Gujarat CM joins 'Shramdaan' at PM Modis birthplace, plants trees under Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam
Digital Desk | Vadnagar, Sep 17 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday joined a cleanliness drive at the Vadnagar Bus Port, participating in Shramdaan and planting trees as part of statewide programmes marking Prime Minister Narendra Modis birthday and his 25 years in public service. Patel took part in the cleanliness activity at the bus port in Vadnagar, PM Modis birthplace, under the Swachhata Hi Seva initiative. He also planted trees under the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign, combining the cleanliness drive with a message of environmental conservation. The programme was organised as part of the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan and Seva Setu programmes being held across Gujarat to mark PM Modis birthday and commemorate his 25-year journey in public service. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Gujarat Energy Minister Rushikesh Patel, local public representatives, government officials and a large number of citizens joined the Chief Minister during the Shramdaan at the Vadnagar Bus Port. The participants also extended their wishes for PM Modis good health and well-being on his birthday. The programme formed part of a series of events in the town on Thursday, with senior BJP leaders and the state government organising public-service and cleanliness activities to mark the occasion. Earlier in the day, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel participated in a Maha Aarti at Sharmishtha Lake in Vadnagar and offered prayers for Modis long life and well-being. The leaders later undertook a padayatra from Sharmishtha Lake to the historic Hatkeshwar Mahadev Temple, where they offered prayers for the progress of the state and country. A bike rally from Vadnagar to Varanasi was also flagged off from the Hatkeshwar Temple by Shah, Patel and other dignitaries. Around 250 bikers are taking part in the rally, carrying the message of public service and nation-building along the route. The bikers are also carrying water collected from Sharmishtha Ghat in Vadnagar, which is to be taken to Varanasi for Jalabhishek at the Kashi Vishwanath temple. The initiative is intended to symbolise the connection between the two historic cities associated with PM Modi. HM Shah subsequently participated in a cleanliness drive at Vadnagar Railway Station, where trees were also planted under the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign. The statewide programmes, being held under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan and Seva Setu, include activities focused on public service, cleanliness and community participation.
'2,800% Markup Is Beyond Comprehension': Tukaram Mundhe On Hospital Consumable Prices
In an interview with NDTV, Maharashtra FDA commissioner Tukaram Mundhe says IV sets bought by hospitals for Rs 11 carry an MRP of Rs 325, and that the gap is ot passing on to the consumer.
100-week Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan to begin with nationwide Rashtriya Sankalp Samaroh tomorrow
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) The Department of Youth Affairs will launch on Friday a 100-week nationwide Youth Pledge and Signature Campaign to mobilise support for a collective commitment for a Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat through awareness and community-led activities, an official said. The Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, through Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) and the National Service Scheme (NSS), will commence the Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan with the Rashtriya Sankalp Samaroh, said the official in a statement. The Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 2 through a virtual address to spiritual organisations, industry associations, NGOs and university associations. The campaign is structured around four pillars Prevent, Protect, Recover and Lead. Since its launch, the initiative has recorded participation from over 30,200 locations, more than 2.5 crore viewership and over 1 crore pledges. As part of the opening phase, the Rashtriya Sankalp Samaroh will be organised by NSS from September 18 across 300 identified locations. The participating network comprises educational institutions located across States and Union Territories and includes colleges, universities and other institutions identified through NSS Regional Directorates, the statement said. The identified institutions include, among others, institutions in Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Delhi, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Maharashtra and Kerala. The first Sunday of the 100-week Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan will be observed on September 20, with activities being organised across 485 MY Bharat units, including MY Bharat District Offices and Youth Hostels. The Rashtriya Sankalp Samaroh will centre on a collective Youth Pledge and Signature Campaign, complemented by thematic street plays, slogan writing and youth-led discussions. These activities will provide young people with platforms to participate in awareness-building and reaffirm their collective commitment towards a Nasha Mukt Bharat. The opening of the 100 Weeks Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan will be followed by a structured 12-week activity calendar from September to December 2026, with three thematic phases My Health, My Pride, Fit Youth, Addiction-Free Youth and Life Skills Month, said the statement. The programme will feature health check-up and BMI camps, meditation and wellness sessions, health walks and runs, Yuva Melas, yoga sessions, traditional sports, mini marathons, cyclothons, sports leagues, decision-making workshops, discussions on peer pressure, problem-solving activities and youth-led role plays and street plays, said the statement. Under the NSS component, activities will subsequently be conducted on Fridays and Saturdays, with 200 locations planned for each of the following 11 weeks, taking the projected NSS coverage to 2,500 events during the 12-week period, it said. MY Bharat will undertake weekly activities across its designated units, with the implementation plan providing for 3,235 MY Bharat unit-level activities during the period, it said.
Saudi Arabia: Houthi drone debris kills one, injures two in Taif
Debris from an intercepted Houthi drone killed one person and injured two others in Saudi Arabias Taif province, officials said. A Yemeni national died, while a Saudi citizen and Pakistani national were injured as regional tensions continue to rise
Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta visits Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma
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Fadnavis announces 70 TMC water diversion to tackle Marathwada drought
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Maharashtra forms panel under ex-finance secretary to tackle fiscal stress
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has announced a high-level committee headed by former Union Finance Secretary Vijay Kelkar to strengthen the states public finances. The panel will examine tax reforms, revenue generation, public spending and borrowing
Shaktipeeth Expressway: Farmers block road in Hingoli over land acquisition
The protest was held near Martyrs Memorial Park, where Hingoli Guardian Minister Narhari Zirwal was scheduled to attend a flag-hoisting ceremony marking Marathwada Liberation Day. The protesters remained on the road leading to the venue, blocking the route of the ministers convoy
Nitin Nabin leads BJP blood donation initiative on PM Modis birthday
BJP chief Nitin Nabin donated blood at the partys central office as part of the month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan marking PM Narendra Modis birthday. Nabin extended birthday wishes to Modi and highlighted the campaigns public service initiatives
Ganesh Visarjan tragedy: Six students drown in Telangana
Six students drowned while they had gone for Ganesh idol immersion in Peddakanjarla village in Patancheru, Telangana. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy expressed shock over the tragedy and directed officials to provide necessary support to the families
FDA suspends food licence of Cafe Olympia and 6 other Mumbai food establishments
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Captain Polyplast bags MSEDCL order to install solar water pumping systems
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Govt launches 16th round of commercial coal mine auctions
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) The Ministry of Coal successfully launched the 16th Round of Commercial Coal Mine Auctions here on Thursday and also handed over Coal Mine Development and Production Agreements (CMDPAs) to the successful bidders of six coal mines auctioned in earlier rounds. The CMDPAs were executed for Tara (revised), Margo West, Margo East, Mandla South, Dongeri Tal-II and Dip Side of PKoC. The successful bidders include CG Syn-Gas & Chemicals Ltd, Jharkhand Exploration & Mining Corporation Limited, Qube Commercial Pvt Ltd, Gallant Ispat Ltd and The Singareni Collieries Limited, according to an official statement. The six mines together have geological reserves of approximately 1,504 million tonnes and a combined Peak Rated Capacity of 11.62 MTPA. Once operational, they are expected to generate annual revenue of around Rs 1,984 crore, attract capital investment of nearly Rs 1,743 crore and create approximately 15,700 employment opportunities in the respective coal-bearing regions, the statement said. The 16th round offers 25 coal blocks, comprising 21 fully explored and four partially explored mines, across nine coal-bearing statesArunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Telangana and West Bengal. Of these, six coal mines are offered under the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act (CMSP) and 19 under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act (MMDR). The blocks are open to experienced mining companies, new entrants and technology-driven enterprises under the liberal commercial coal mining framework, which provides for no end-use restrictions, 100% FDI through the automatic route and low upfront payments adjustable against future revenue share. With the launch of this round, the commercial coal mining programme has now completed sixteen rounds. A total of 147 coal mines have been auctioned to date, with cumulative expected annual revenue of over Rs 47,500 crore and projected capital investment of more than Rs 55,000 crore across nine coal-bearing states. Addressing the launch of auctions, Minister of State for Coal and Mines Satish Chandra Dubey highlighted coals vital role in powering Indias growth, meeting around 55% of the countrys primary energy requirement and over 70% of its electricity generation. Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he underlined the remarkable growth in coal production, which has crossed the 1 billion tonne mark for the second consecutive year, reflecting the strength of Indias domestic coal sector and its growing contribution to energy security. He highlighted the Governments efforts to transform the coal sector through greater transparency, competition and technology-enabled processes. He emphasised the importance of providing a level playing field for stakeholders and creating a conducive environment for investment and wider participation in commercial coal mining. The minister also underscored the need to unlock Indias domestic coal resources, enhance production and reduce dependence on imports, while ensuring efficient and sustainable utilisation of the countrys coal reserves. He also called upon stakeholders to actively participate in the commercial coal mine auction process and contribute to strengthening Indias energy security.
Maharashtra HSC exams 2027 from February 8 and SSC from February 15, says MSBSHS
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HAL to hand over Tejas twin-seater, HTT-40 and Dhruv NG helicopter on Sept 18
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Rs 11 Product With Rs 325 MRP: Tukaram Mundhe Flags 2,841% Medical Consumable Mark-Up
Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has flagged steep gaps between procurement prices and MRPs of essential hospital consumables.
India rejects Pakistan-China boundary commission, says it has no legal basis
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Sweden election: PM Ulf Kristersson resigns after Oppn secures narrow majority
Former PM Magdalena Anderssons centre-left Social Democrats emerged as the largest single party with 99 seats, despite losing eight seats compared with the 2022 election. Andersson now faces the task of navigating differences within the opposition bloc as she seeks to form a government
Coal Ministry launches 16th round of commercial mine auctions
The 16th round offers 25 coal blocks across Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Telangana and West Bengal
Latur faces water shortage, officials told to crackdown on illegal lifting
Officials said the available water has been reserved primarily for drinking purposes. Bhosale directed the administration to give the highest priority to drinking water and remain prepared for the coming months
US military must prepare to fight in space around Moon, Trump's military adviser
US military leaders say American troops must prepare for potential combat beyond Earth orbit and around the Moon, days after the Pentagon revealed it has deployed on-orbit space control weapons amid growing concerns over space warfare
When asked about the looming drinking water crisis in Kalaburagi and Yadgir districts, owing to the scarcity of water in the Bhima, the Chief Minister said he would speak to his Maharashtra counterpart and seek the release of water from reservoirs into the river
PM Modis 76th birthday: Omar Abdullah, Manoj Sinha extend greetings
Jammu and Kashmir leaders Omar Abdullah and Manoj Sinha extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 17. In Ladakh, LG Vinai Kumar Saxena led a padyatra in Leh under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, with nearly 1,500 people participating
Maharashtra Establishes Kelkar Panel to Strengthen Financial Health and Boost Revenue
Maharashtras new Kelkar panel aims to enhance financial stability and identify sustainable revenue sources for long-term growth. Maharashtra Establishes Kelkar Panel to Strengthen Financial Health and Boost Revenue
Sunetra Pawar flags off Beed-Pune train, says Ajit Pawar kept his promise
The train was flagged off from Beed railway station on September 17, observed as Marathwada Liberation Day. The inaugural service marks the beginning of direct rail connectivity between Beed and Pune
Retired scorers urge BCCI to reward decades of service, seek welfare cover
PM Modi birthday: Putin praises Indian Premier's political wisdom and foresight
Russian President Vladimir Putin wished PM Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday, praising his contribution to India-Russia strategic ties. Putin also thanked Modi for the warm welcome during his recent New Delhi visit and described their talks as productive
ED raids former Haryana minister Gopal Kandas Gurugram home
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided former Haryana minister Gopal Kandas residence, farmhouse and office in Gurugram on September 17 as part of a money laundering probe linked to alleged real estate fraud involving Vatika Limited and 661 investors
Maharashtra deploys AI to detect power theft, flags 28,000 cases in 3 months
The utility deployed more than 190 flying squads after its AI and machine learning module identified unusual electricity consumption patterns.
Ali Zafar has spoken against the body-shaming faced by his Mere Brother Ki Dulhan co-star Katrina Kaif following her recent public appearance. The Pakistani actor-singer addressed social media comments about Katrinas post-pregnancy appearance and urged people, particularly men, to reconsider the beauty standards they place on women. In a video circulating online, Ali said he had come across posts comparing Katrinas appearance before and after pregnancy. He noted that he has spoken against such trolling in the past as well, including when Pakistani actors such as Mahira Khan faced similar comments. Speaking about the issue, Ali said, We all need to look within ourselves. Especially as a man, if I am speaking about this, I think it is very important for us to look within ourselves and make the necessary corrections. We have all made mistakes in life; no one is perfect. But it is important to recognise those mistakes and correct them. But if we talk man to man, the privilege we assume comes with being a man, and the way we perceive a woman, her body, the way she thinks and the way she lives if she does not fit the standards that we have created, we immediately put that woman down. Ali also spoke about the unrealistic expectations surrounding physical appearance for both women and men. He said, This is wrong; this is not the right way to look at things. Every person is going through their own struggles, and we do not know what someone else might be dealing with. So, we should be kind to people, compassionate, understanding, accepting and appreciative. If you study the renaissance, in the earlier era, concepts about womens bodies were different. Then came a time when women were expected to have a zero figure, and even towards men, the expectations about six-pack abs are not realistic. They are not healthy. Its not healthy to always criticise other people. They are all human beings and we have the potential to be nice to each other. He concluded, We all have a past. I will feel ashamed if I ever criticise someone on the basis of their looks. We all must look inside and, as men, we should correct ourselves that we shouldnt do this. Every woman has their life, what she has gone through, what her past, present or future, let her live, and you live your life. Katrina, who welcomed her son Vihaan with husband Vicky Kaushal in November last year, recently made a rare public appearance with him at Mukesh and Nita Ambanis Ganpati celebration. Following the appearance, some social media users shared her pre- and post-pregnancy pictures while commenting on her appearance. The actor had also faced similar comments after she was spotted at filmmaker Kuku Kohlis prayer meet in August. Actor Shivaleeka Oberoi had then supported Katrina on social media, writing, Kya ho gaya hai (What happened) means?! This is Motherhood! Ali made his Bollywood debut with Tere Bin Laden in 2010 and later appeared in Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, London, Paris, New York and Chashme Baddoor. He also contributed songs to Hindi films, including Ullu Da Pattha, Madhubala and Nahi Re Nahi. His Bollywood career was later affected by tensions in India-Pakistan relations. Following the 2016 Uri attack, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena called for a ban on Pakistani artistes working in India. Also Read : Obsessions sleeper blockbuster run exposes an UNCOMFORTABLE truth: You cant demand fresh films from Bollywood and then wait for their OTT premiere; genuine efforts need to taste box-office success like they did in the good old pre-pandemic days
Maratha Quota Stir: Manoj Jarange-Patil Ends 20-Day Fast, Gives Maharashtra Govt 3 Months To Act
Maratha Quota Stir: Manoj Jarange-Patil Suspends 20-Day Fast, Gives Maharashtra 3 Months
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Graham Staines murder case: SC gives Dara Singh two weeks to challenge release
The Supreme Court granted Dara Singh two weeks to challenge Odishas rejection of his premature release plea. Singh, serving life imprisonment for the 1999 murder of missionary Graham Staines and his two sons, has spent nearly 27 years in custody
Trump warns EU of very heavy tariffs as Canada moves to deepen ties with EU
Trump has warned the European Union of very heavy tariffs if he considers its actions hostile, as Canada and the EU move to deepen economic ties and reduce vulnerabilities amid growing uncertainty in global trade
Three held for selling same land to multiple buyers in Nanded
The accused allegedly showed the victim forged documents claiming ownership of an agricultural plot at Mendhla Khurd in Ardhapur tehsil and later entered into an agreement to sell the property to him
MSEDCL appoints four senior engineers as Executive Directors
Four senior engineers of Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) have been appointed Executive Directors after being selected through the deputation recruitment process. The officials previously served as chief engineers across various departments and circles
Russia-Ukraine war: Russian missile, drone barrage injures 16 in Kyiv
The Kyiv City Military Administration said the attacks were recorded at more than 10 locations. A 10-year-old girl and a 12-year-old boy were among the injured, the administration said in a statement on Telegram
11 IV Set, 325 MRP: Hospital Consumables Massive Price Gap Under Scrutiny
A medical pricing debate has returned to focus after the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration flagged large gaps between the procurement cost and printed MRP of commonly used hospital consumables. An IV infusion set bought for around Rs 11 can carry an MRP of Rs 325, while a disposable syringe costing under Rs 7 may have a price tag of around Rs 60. The gap can be even wider for high-value devices such as pacemakers, heart valves and intraocular lenses, where MRPs may be 10 to 30 times the import landed price. Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has called for clear guidelines on the permissible gap between trade procurement prices and declared MRPs. The issue has also drawn differing views from domestic and multinational medical-device industry bodies over trade-margin regulation.
Ruling parties lack courage to speak about Marathwada's problems: Uddhav
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray raised issues concerning farmers, crop losses and the drought-like situation in parts of Maharashtra. He alleged that the Mahayuti government had failed to provide adequate assistance to farmers
PM Modi inaugurates SEMICON India 2026 semiconductor exhibition in Delhi
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Jammu and Kashmir: Two terrorists killed in ongoing operation in Udhampur
The operation began after suspicious movement was reported in Majalta area of Udhampur district on Wednesday evening. Joint forces subsequently launched a cordon and search operation, following which contact (exchange of gunfire) was established with the terrorists
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Declare Latur drought-hit immediately, demand MP, Congress leaders
Speaking at a review meeting of the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee, they said the prevailing drought-like situation warranted immediate government intervention and financial assistance for farmers
Protesters release stray dogs on official
Nashik: A group of protesters released stray dogs on the table of a civic official in Maharashtras Nashik district to highlight the stray dog menace within the jurisdiction of the Niphad Nagar Panchayat, alleging inaction by authorities. The protest by members of the Yuva Sena (UBT), the youth wing of the Shiv Sena (UBT), took 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 .
11 Purchase Price, 325 MRP: Tukaram Mundhe On Hospital Consumables Pricing Gap
Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe speaks to NDTV about the huge gap between the purchase price and MRP of hospital consumables. Mundhe says an IV set purchased by a hospital for around 11 had an MRP of about 325. He explains why the FDA cannot file an FIR when hospitals sell products within the printed MRP, while highlighting concerns over transparency, trade margins and information asymmetry. The Maharashtra FDA has written to the NPPA seeking intervention and a review of pricing regulations.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 17: New S4RM technology combines high efficiency, low starting current and constant discharge to deliver smarter, more energy-efficient pumping.
BRICS Summit: MEA Fact Check rejects claims of world leaders falling ill
MEA Fact Check has warned against misleading social media posts claiming several world leaders, including Cyril Ramaphosa and Xi Jinping, fell ill or suffered food poisoning after the BRICS Summit in India, urging users to avoid such malicious claims.
Aaditya Thackeray Slapped With Rs 500 Crore Notice As Disha Salians Father Seeks Justice
A Rs 500 crore legal notice has been issued by Satish Salian, father of late Disha Salian, against Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray and former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh. The notice alleges that the leaders portrayed his pursuit of justice in his daughters death case as politically motivated and defamatory. Disha Salian, 28, died after falling from a Mumbai high-rise on June 8, 2020. Police initially treated it as an accidental death. Her father later sought a fresh investigation, including allegations involving several individuals. The CBI has now registered an FIR under murder and criminal conspiracy provisions, naming Thackeray, Dino Morea, Sooraj Pancholi and Rhea Chakraborty among others whose roles require investigation. Thackeray denies any link to Disha and has called the allegations evidence-free.
Maharashtra forms Kelkar panel to tackle fiscal stress, boost revenues
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 17 (IANS) In a major push to reinforce Maharashtras fiscal health and support its long-term growth roadmap, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the constitution of the Maharashtra Sustainable Public Finance Committee. Headed by renowned economist and former Union Finance Secretary Dr Vijay Kelkar, the high-level panel, which was announced late Wednesday evening, is tasked with recommending measures to ensure sustainable growth in tax and non-tax revenues. The decision forms an integral part of the states Viksit Maharashtra @ 2047 vision document, which outlines a strategic roadmap to scale the state's economy to $1 trillion by 2030 and $5 trillion by 2047coinciding with the centenary of India's Independence. The panel has been tasked with making recommendations to modernise the tax system, plug revenue leakages, and rationalise tax rates, fees, and exemptions; identify untapped revenue streams and maximise returns from public assets and state enterprises; streamline public spending while balancing expanding committed expenditures such as salaries, pensions, interest payments, and welfare schemes; and devise a fiscally responsible roadmap to reduce reliance on borrowings for infrastructure projects and budget deficits. The Kelkar Committee comprises Prof Karthik Muralidharan (founder-director, CEGIS), Dr Nitin Kareer (former Chief Secretary, Maharashtra), T Rabi Sankar (former Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India) and Dr Ashima Goyal (President, The Indian Econometric Society). The formation of the panel comes at a critical juncture for Maharashtra. While the state actively pursues an investment-led growth strategy across core sectorsincluding infrastructure, human resource development, water security, urban management, and energy transitionit faces growing fiscal constraints. Maharashtra government's Vision document has suggested restructuring the government expenditure policy to align with long-term capital formation, identifying alternative financing models and private capital inflows. Fiscal deficit targets are capped within standard Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) boundaries, targeting 2.8 per cent to 3.0 per cent of Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) while keeping the revenue deficit under 0.7 per cent of GSDP, and implementation is tracked quarterly via a dedicated Vision Management Unit chaired by the chief minister. Adhering to the targets set under the FRBM Act has proved challenging due to rising welfare commitments and debt servicing costs. Consequently, the government has frequently resorted to market borrowings to fund capital projects and offset short-term liquidity shortfalls. The newly appointed Kelkar Committee is expected to deliver structural fiscal remedies to reverse this trend and secure long-term financial sustainability for the state.
CM Fadnavis says govt will fulfil all accepted demands of Maratha community
Speaking to reporters after attending the flag-hoisting ceremony in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on Hyderabad Muktisangram Din, also known as Marathwada Liberation Day, Fadnavis said the government had appealed to Jarange to withdraw his protest
CM Fadnavis welcomes Jarange Patil ending hunger strike, says 12 out of his 13 demands accepted
Digital Desk | Sambhajinagar, Sep 17 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday expressed relief and satisfaction after Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil ended his hunger strike on its 20th day. Addressing media, he welcomed the development, noting that the government had proactively engaged with the activist to resolve the standoff peacefully. We are glad that Manoj Jarange Patil has called off his hunger strike. We had urged him to do so. Out of his 13 demands, 12 have been accepted by the government. One demand could not be fulfilled due to legal constraints, which was duly communicated to him, he stated. The Chief Minister assured that the commitments made by the cabinet sub-committee would be strictly fulfilled. The state government will hold necessary meetings and take required administrative steps to implement these promises. Reaffirming the states commitment to Maratha community, Fadnavis emphasized that our doors remain open and claimed that no previous administration has taken as many concrete decisions for the welfare of the Maratha community as the current government. Extending appreciation to key leaders including Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil and legislator Prasad Lad for their mediation, CM Fadnavis highlighted that the agitation concluded peacefully without disturbing upcoming festive celebrations. Earlier, Jarange Patil on Thursday at Patoda in Beed district announced the suspension of his 20-day hunger strike following his discussion with a government delegation comprising Ministers Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil and Dadaji Bhuse, MLAs Prasad Lad and Suresh Dhas, and the Beed District Collector. Following the talks, Jarange Patil granted the government a 90-day deadline, demanding the implementation of the Satara Gazette within three months. He warned that if the government betrays them, he will march to Mumbai. Announcing the suspension of his hunger strike, he clarified that the agitation would continue, asserting that the battle would not stop until it succeeded. Giving a three-month ultimatum for the Satara Gazette implementation, he stated that antagonising the Maratha community is unacceptable. He remarked that despite any mistakes by Minister Vikhe Patil, people should treat him with affection, and expressed similar sentiments toward DCM Eknath Shinde. He added that he would not stay silent if ministers criticised them and noted that officials who previously avoided talks had finally come to negotiate, emphasising that the community's dignity is more important than reservations. The government delegation gave him assurances including implementation of the Satara, Kolhapur, Pune, and Aundh Gazettes within three months by issuing a Government Resolution (GR), issuance of a revised GR to grant Kunbi certificates in accordance with the Hyderabad Gazette, continued validation of certificates issued per the Hyderabad Gazette, no reduction in the 58 lakh Kunbi records found by the Shinde Committee and validation of the revoked Kunbi certificates of four elected representatives from Marathwada.
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Disha Salian's father sends Rs 500 crore defamation notice to Aaditya Thackeray, Anil Deshmukh
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Satish Salian, father of late Disha Salian, former manager of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, has sent a defamation notice seeking Rs 500 crore in compensation from Shiv Sena(UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray and former Maharashtra Home minister Anil Deshmukh. The notice objects to certain statements made by the two leaders. Satish Salian has demanded an apology, retraction of the statements and compensation of Rs 500 crore. The two have been given seven days to comply with the demands. Disha Salian, 28, died on June 8, 2020, after falling from a high-rise residential building in Mumbai's Malad area. The police treated the incident as an accidental death and registered an Accidental Death Report (ADR). Six days later, actor Sushant Singh Rajput died. Disha's father, who had initially said that he did not suspect a criminal angle, approached the Bombay High Court seeking registration of an FIR and a fresh investigation. The petition sought an investigation into allegations involving several individuals, including Aaditya Thackeray, Dino Morea and Sooraj Pancholi. Six years later, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken over the probe. The Rs 500 crore legal notice accuses Aaditya Thackeray of questioning Satish Salian's motives and attempting to portray his pursuit of justice as politically motivated, malicious, and actuated by an ulterior object aimed at damaging his reputation. The aforesaid allegations are false, baseless, reckless and grossly defamatory, having been made without any credible material or proof and solely with a view to further your ulterior and improper motives. The said allegations amount to a direct and serious imputation upon the integrity, credibility, honesty and bona fides of my client (Satish Salian), by portraying a bereaved father, who was merely seeking a lawful investigation into the alleged gang rape and murder of his daughter, as a person abusing the judicial process for an improper, malicious and politically motivated purpose, the legal notice reads. The notice also accuses Thackeray of falsely representing that the CBI had already investigated the Disha Salian case and given him a clean chit. More seriously, a categorical representation was made on your behalf that the CBI had already investigated the Disha Salian case and had given you a clean chit. This alleged prior investigation was relied upon to oppose my client's prayer for an independent CBI investigation and to further portray his proceedings as unnecessary, frivolous and motivated, the notice states. According to the notice, Thackeray allegedly claimed that Satish Salian was being used as a tool to harass him, a claim that Deshmukh allegedly supported. The notice states that on March 23, 2025, Deshmukh said that the Disha Salian case was a conspiracy to defame Aaditya Thackeray. It further alleges that the statement received widespread publicity and portrayed Satish Salian as a dishonest, politically motivated and malicious litigant misusing the criminal justice system. Satish Salian has demanded an unconditional, unequivocal and unqualified written and public apology. He has sought that the apology be published and broadcast across major print, television and digital media platforms. The notice also demands that the video apology be at least three minutes long and be posted on the two leaders' official social media accounts. Aaditya Thackeray on Wednesday denied having any link with Disha Salian, two days after the CBI named him in its FIR in the case. I have never met Disha Salian, nor did I have any acquaintance with her, Thackeray said in a post on X, adding that he wanted to cut through the noise and talk facts, once again. He further said, Linking my name to this tragic case constantly is a deliberate, evidence-free attempt at character assassination by a few individuals with clear political and personal motives, for almost 6 years. Thackeray did not name anyone in the post. However, he has previously accused the ruling BJP-led alliance of dragging his name into the matter. Others named in the FIR have also denied any role. Let the official re-investigation proceed without malicious distractions and character assassination for political motives, Thackeray added.
Full text of what Aaditya Thackeray said after his name figured in CBI FIR in Disha Salian case
