PB Agro, maker of Vimal Elaichi, has moved the Delhi High Court challenging notices issued by the Maharashtra FDA to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over alleged surrogate advertising of banned pan masala. The company maintains that Vimal Elaichi is a separate product and has questioned the FDA's jurisdiction.
NHRC directs states, UTs to ensure anti-snake venom availability in snakebite-prone areas
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sept 8 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), taking cognizance of two separate cases involving deaths following snakebites on Tuesday, has issued directions to strengthen systems for the prevention and treatment of snakebite incidents. A Bench of the NHRC, headed by Member Priyank Kanoongo, directed all States and Union Territories to ensure adequate availability of Anti-Snake Venom (ASV) in remote and snakebite-prone areas to facilitate timely and life-saving treatment for victims. The Commission also directed the States and UTs to identify high-risk areas, compile empirical data on snakebite incidents and ensure adequate healthcare and emergency medical infrastructure in such locations. The Bench further stressed the need to review infrastructure and prescribed safety standards at tribal ashram shalas and other residential hostels, particularly those located in remote and forested areas. It said such facilities must have adequate beds and cots, sufficient wardens and staff, safe sleeping arrangements, secure campuses and immediate access to emergency medical assistance for children residing there. The directions were issued while the Commission considered two separate cases. The first case concerns the deaths of three tribal girl students following a snakebite at a tribal residential school hostel in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra. The incident raised serious concerns regarding hostel infrastructure and the availability of basic facilities. The second case relates to the death of a snakebite victim in Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly following a delay in making Anti-Snake Venom available for treatment. The Commission has sought Action Taken Reports from the concerned authorities within the stipulated time. Earlier, on August 3, a 41-year-old woman and her 13-year-old daughter reportedly died of snakebites, while her 18-year-old son was injured in an alleged attack by a venomous snake in Triveni Colony, Bakhtawarpur. The incident reportedly occurred while the family was sleeping at their home. Meanwhile, snakebite cases had risen across Gautam Budh Nagar this year, with the district recording 115 cases between Jan and July, including 57 venomous bites, health department data shows. More than 47 per cent of the total cases are from July, when 55 people were bitten by snakes, including 30 venomous ones, making it the highest monthly tally so far. In 2025, the district has recorded 143 cases till Aug.
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Thane teen with 95.7 pc marks ends life after failing to get entry into college of choice
Thane, Sep 08: A 17yearold student, who had scored 95.7 per cent marks in his Class 12 science exams, allegedly died by suicide in Maharashtra's Thane city after failing to secure admission to his preferred higher education institute, police said. The boy, whose family resided in an upscale housing complex in Hiranandani Estate on Ghodbunder Road, sent a message to his family's WhatsApp group stating his intention to end his life. However, before anyone could intervene, the boy jumped to his death from the 22nd-floor refuge area of a residential building on September 4 evening, the police said on Monday. According to police, the boy's family suspects no foul play, attributing the extreme step entirely to academic distress. The teenager recently passed his Class 12 science exams with a score of 95.7 per cent and aspired to pursue a BS-MS dual degree at the Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur (Kolkata), the police said. However, he fell short of securing a seat after ranking 10,474 in the aptitude test. His disappointment deepened after failing to secure admission in the reputed institute, they said. According to police, the teenager left his residence around 7.30 pm on September 4, telling his family he was going for cycling. At around 8.15 pm, he sent a message to his family's WhatsApp group stating his intention to end his life. Upon seeing the message and finding his phone switched off, his family immediately alerted the Kasarvadavali police. The police and family members rushed to search the locality and found the teenager lying severely injured on a pavement near his apartment. He was rushed to the Civil Hospital in Thane, where doctors declared him dead on arrival, the police said. An accidental death report (ADR) has been registered based on a statement given by the deceased's father.
PM Modi to inaugurate several development projects in Gujarat, Maharashtra today
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat and Maharashtra on Tuesday and launch various development projects in both the states. At around noon, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stones, inaugurate and dedicate to the nation various development projects worth more than Rs 35,000 crore in Vadodara. He will also address the gathering on the occasion. At around 5:45 p.m., the Prime Minister will inaugurate Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026 in Mumbai and address the gathering as well. In Vadodara, the Prime Minister will dedicate to the nation three important sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC), covering 326 route kilometres and developed at a cost of more than Rs 20,700 crore. These include the New Sanand (N)- New Makarpura, New Umbergaon-New Saphale and New Saphale- New JNPT sections. The officials said that the direct connectivity of Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) will facilitate faster movement of EXIM cargo, strengthen connectivity between industrial centres and ports, reduce logistics costs and help decongest Mumbai's railway network. With the commissioning of these sections, the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) network will stand fully operational across its entire length. The dedicated freight infrastructure will further strengthen the country's logistics ecosystem by improving multimodal connectivity, reducing transit time and facilitating seamless movement of cargo across different regions, the officials said. The Prime Minister will also flag off freight train services from New Sanand (North), New Makarpura, New Umbergaon and New JNPT, Mumbai. In addition, he will flag off a new passenger train service between Tanda Road and Vadodara (Pratapnagar). PM Modi will dedicate to the nation the JobatTanda Road new rail line, developed as part of the Chhota UdepurDhar project. The new rail line will connect remote and tribal areas of Alirajpur with the national rail network. He will also lay the foundation stone for three railway projects spanning 329 kilometres and costing more than Rs 9,700 crore. These include the Vadodara-Ratlam third and fourth lines, Miyagam Karjan-ChorandaMalsar gauge conversion and the Vishwamitri-Dabhoi doubling project. The projects will enhance passenger and freight capacity, ease congestion and strengthen connectivity between Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, officials said. The Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for three National Highway projects costing around Rs 1,780 crore. These include six-laning of the Kamrej-Chalthan section of NH-48; construction of additional structures, including major bridges over the Tapi and Narmada, on the Vadodara-Surat section of NH-48; and grade-separated structures at Abhava, Mindhola and Khajod junctions on NH-53. He will also lay the foundation stone for and inaugurate various Government of Gujarat projects worth around Rs 2,600 crore. Major projects for which the foundation stone will be laid include Vadodara Urban Development Authority Ring Road Phase II and a 110 MW floating solar project at Kadana Dam, construction of the new office of Vadodara Municipal Corporation, among others. Projects to be inaugurated include housing projects under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) and a water-supply project for 11 villages in eastern Vadodara, among others. In Mumbai, the Prime Minister will inaugurate Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026, one of the world's largest and most influential annual fintech conferences. The seventh edition of the Global Fintech Fest is being held from Tuesday (September 8) to Friday (September 11). Since 2020, GFF has emerged as an international thought leadership platform bringing together policymakers, regulators, central banks, financial institutions, fintechs, technology companies, investors, academia and other global stakeholders to deliberate on shaping the future of finance. The theme of GFF 2026 is 'Potential to Impact: Agentic AI, Tokenisation, Quantum - Trusted, Connected, Global Systems for Inclusive Finance'. Officials said that the GFF 2026 has been designed as a convergence point for policy, regulation, technology, capital and industry on a common platform. It seeks to build on India's leadership in digital payments and financial inclusion and move from potential to impact. The discussions will focus on how Agentic AI, programmable finance, quantum technologies and other critical and emerging technologies can create trusted, inclusive and measurable outcomes for citizens, enterprises and economies globally, officials said.
Maharashtra will shut down within 10 minutes if Maratha protesters are harmed: Manoj Jarange Patil
Manoj Jarange Patil appealed to female members of the community to treat all the sons and daughters of the Maratha community as their own and act accordingly, while asking the entire community not to act aggressively towards police and protest silently.
Maharashtra Minister Meets Sharad Pawar to Discuss Fisheries and Port Development
Maharashtras Fisheries Minister Nitesh Rane met Sharad Pawar to discuss the states fishing industry and port development initiatives. Maharashtra Minister Meets Sharad Pawar to Discuss Fisheries and Port Development
Four trips of Nagpur-Pune Exp cancelled
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Sayaji Realty Acquires Prabhavati Niwas Redevelopment Project in Vile Parle
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 7: Sayaji Realty has acquired Prabhavati Niwas on Park Road in Vile Parle East for redevelopment, adding a distinctive boutique residential address to its growing portfolio of premium developments across Mumbai. Set within one of Vile Parle's most established and sought-after residential pockets, the project is envisioned as an intimate, super-luxury development offering 15 spacious 3 BHK residences, designed around a private, villa-like living experience.
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Extra checks for electors over 25 years of age filling voter enrolment form
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Supreme Court slams assaults on doctors in Maharashtra, questions liberty of accused
The Supreme Court strongly disapproved of repeated assaults on doctors and hospital staff. Justices observed that individuals of the same ideology were allegedly behind these attacks. The court questioned how accused individuals could remain at liberty after such incidents. A plea concerning Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Sukrya Mhatre was heard by the bench. The Maharashtra government also sought cancellation of Mhatre's bail.
Ganpati mandals urged to keep vulgar songs off playlists
Paper leak protests hit Pune as Maratha quota stir looms in Maharashtra
Students in Pune protested demanding MPSC chairman and secretary resignations after a paper leak. Maratha activist Manoj Jarange Patil continues his fast seeking caste certificates for reservation benefits. Thousands of students marched towards the Pune District Collectorate with opposition support. The government faces widespread discontent from various protesting communities. Patil plans a larger agitation in Mumbai after September twelfth.
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Amit Shah calls western states 'WEST' engine of India's economy
Union Home Minister Amit Shah highlighted the western region as India's economic growth engine. He defined 'WEST' as wealth, exports, startups, and tourism driving national progress. Goa significantly contributes to economic growth through tourism and its high per capita income. Maharashtra leads with numerous startups, while Dholera emerges as a semiconductor hub. Mumbai, the financial capital, is also becoming a global capital hub.
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Delhi building collapse: PG owner, his wife and son held; 5 officials suspended
The rescue operations were called off at around 5.10 pm, following which all rescue units were withdrawn from the site, according to the Delhi Fire Service
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Sarnaik Faces Flak Over Sanjay Dutts Marathi Remark At Dahi Handi Event
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Digital Desk | Panaji, Sep 7 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday highlighted the states experience with household biogas plants under the 'GOBARdhan' scheme at the 28th meeting of the Western Zonal Council in Goa, presenting it as a best practice in converting rural waste into clean energy and supporting organic farming. The meeting, chaired by Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah in Panaji, was attended by the chief ministers of Gujarat, Maharashtra and Goa, along with the Administrator of the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. The Western Zonal Council comprises Gujarat, Maharashtra and Goa and the Union Territory. Patel said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had adopted cooperative federalism as the guiding principle for the countrys development and described the Zonal Council as an important platform for states to work together on issues of common interest. With the continuous guidance of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the Western Zonal Council has strengthened the tradition of mutual cooperation, coordination and dialogue, Patel said, adding that the council was emerging as a result-oriented platform rather than merely an advisory body. He said the meetings allowed participating states to share their strengths, resources, experiences and best practices to work towards common national objectives. According to Patel, this approach was providing renewed strength to the states to contribute towards PM Modis vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. The Chief Minister presented several initiatives undertaken by Gujarat, including the prompt availability of Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) 112 services, fast-track courts for speedy disposal of serious crimes such as sexual offences, arrangements for maternal and infant nutrition, and the expansion of the cooperative sector in rural areas. The GOBARdhan scheme was presented as Gujarats best practice during the meeting. Patel said the Central Government scheme seeks to convert waste into wealth while promoting better waste management, clean-energy kitchens, reduction in pollution, livelihood opportunities for women and the expansion of ODF Plus. Under the household biogas plant model in Gujarat, 14,745 rural families have been covered, according to the state government. The plants have resulted in annual savings of Rs 36.86 crore in fuel expenditure, while more than 12,800 metric tonnes of carbon emissions are being reduced annually. The scheme has also generated 3.81 crore litres of bio-slurry annually, which the government said was helping promote organic farming and reduce dependence on chemical fertilisers. Patel also said the Central Government, under PM Modis leadership, had approved the Rs 23,700-crore GOBARdhan scheme to promote Compressed Biogas (CBG) production across the country. Gujarat, he said, was committed to advancing the objective of turning waste into wealth through the GOBARdhan scheme at household, industrial and community levels under the CBG Mission. The meeting was held as the Centre continues to position the Zonal Councils as forums for structured dialogue between states and between states and the Centre. The Union Home Ministry has said the councils are intended to facilitate cooperation and help resolve issues involving two or more states or the Centre and states. Minister Rushikesh Patel; Gujarat Chief Secretary M. K. Das; Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, Sanjeev Kumar; and other officials accompanied the Chief Minister at the meeting. The 28th Western Zonal Council meeting was chaired by HM Shah as part of the council's regular institutional mechanism for cooperation among the western states and the Union Territory.
Maharashtra: Shiv Sena Palghar Chief Arrested Over Doctor Assault, Expelled From Party
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Sanjay Dutt recently found himself in an amusing moment on stage when Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik asked him to speak in Marathi. The actor, known for his candid sense of humour, responded with a joke about his own experience and quickly moved past the request. At a recent event in Mumbai, Sanjay Dutt shared the stage with Pratap Sarnaik. Videos from the event have surfaced on social media, showing the actor and the minister along with other dignitaries. During the event, Sarnaik said, Aajkal main sab logon ko Marathi sikha raha hoon (These days, I am teaching everyone Marathi). The minister was referring to a recent requirement concerning autorickshaw drivers in Mumbai, under which they are expected to have a functional understanding of Marathi phrases. Sarnaik then suggested that Sanjay Dutt should also speak in Marathi, saying, So I thought after his entry, let us all get Sanjay Dutt to talk in Marathi. He speaks in Hindi, but all of us understand Marathi. Responding to the request, Sanjay Dutt took the microphone and said, Pratap bhai, main 6 saal jail me raha, Yervada mein. Tab bhi Marathi nahin seekh paaya. Main thoda seekha tha. Marathi pride but only if youre a taxi driver, auto-wallah or street vendor with no bodyguards and no film-industry connections. Sanjay Dutt lives in Mumbai for 50+ years, openly admits he still cant speak Marathi even after 6 years in https://t.co/9B23U2yVd0 SHIVVAM PANDEY BHARATIYA (@IShivamP2) September 6, 2026 The actor then put his arm around Sarnaik and spoke about their long-standing association. He added, Main Pratap bhai ka aabhaari hoon ki mujhe yahan bulaye. Hamara rishta bahut purana hai, 25 saal ho gaye hain. The exchange has since drawn mixed reactions online. While some users appreciated Dutts humorous response, others compared his situation with that of autorickshaw drivers who are expected to meet the Marathi-language requirement. One social media user wrote, Only Sanjay Dutt or Salman Khan can defy a minister like this and still smile, while another commented, He ignored it with style. Others pointed to the difference between the actors response and the situation faced by autorickshaw drivers, with one person writing, If only autowallahs could say this and avoid heavy fines too. Some users, meanwhile, criticised Dutt for not being able to speak Marathi despite having spent most of his life in Maharashtra. Sanjay Dutt was most recently seen in the Arabic film 7 Dogs in a cameo appearance, where he shared screen space with Salman Khan. Also Read : Raksha Bandhan 2026: From Sanjay Dutt to Genelia Deshmukh, Bollywood celebs share heartfelt moments with siblings
PM Modi's Gujarat visit to mark major push for rail, roads and urban infra
Digital Desk | Vadodara, Sep 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that his visit to Gujarat and Maharashtra on September 8 would include the launch of development projects worth more than Rs 35,000 crore, with the completion of key sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) set to strengthen freight movement and the logistics network. Will be attending programmes in Vadodara, Navsari and Mumbai tomorrow, September 8, the Prime Minister said in a post on social media platform X, listing the inauguration and foundation stone-laying of major projects, the dedication of three sections of the WDFC and his participation in the Global Fintech Festival 2026 in Mumbai. In Vadodara, PM Modi will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation or lay the foundation stones for projects worth more than Rs 35,200 crore, comprising over Rs 32,606 crore of Central government works and more than Rs 2,597 crore of state government projects. The programme is scheduled at the University Ground at around noon. The biggest component of the visit will be the dedication of three WDFC sections covering 326 route kilometres and developed at a cost of Rs 20,703 crore. These are the New Sanand (N)-New Makarpura section of 138 km, New Umargam-New Safale section of 86 km and New Safale-New Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT) section of 102 km. Their commissioning will complete the WDFC, allowing direct freight connectivity to Jawaharlal Nehru Port and facilitating faster movement of export-import cargo, while improving links between industrial centres and ports and helping reduce logistics costs. PM Modi said the WDFC sections would provide a big boost to the logistics sector. Freight train services will also be flagged off from New Sanand (North), New Makarpura, New Umargam and New JNPT in Mumbai. A new train service between Vadodara and Tanda Road will also be flagged off, benefiting passengers in Vadodara, Chhota Udepur and Alirajpur districts. Among the other railway projects are the Jobat-Tanda Road new rail line, developed as part of the Chhota Udepur-Dhar project, and foundation stones for the 259-km third and fourth railway lines between Vadodara and Ratlam, estimated at Rs 8,885 crore. Gauge conversion and doubling works on other routes will also be taken up. The wider railway package is valued at more than Rs 30,766 crore. Road infrastructure projects worth more than Rs 1,840 crore will also be inaugurated or launched through the National Highways Authority of India. These include major bridges over the Tapi and Narmada on the Vadodara-Surat section of NH-48, the six-laning of the Kamrej-Chalthan section and grade-separated structures at Abhva, Mindhola and Khajod junctions on NH-53. A six-lane flyover at Kandari Chowkdi and Luvara Patiya on NH-48 will also be inaugurated. The state government projects, valued at more than Rs 2,597 crore, cover urban development, energy, water supply, roads, housing, transport and other sectors. Under the Urban Development Department, eight projects worth Rs 916.38 crore include the second phase of the Vadodara Ring Road, for which the foundation stone will be laid, and a new office building for the Vadodara Municipal Corporation. Water infrastructure for 11 villages in eastern Vadodara under the Vadodara Urban Development Authority, costing Rs 203.77 crore, will be inaugurated. The works include filter plants, water tanks, pipelines, distribution systems, underground sumps and pumping stations. Other projects include facilities in the Bhayli TP-3 and TP-4 areas, 150 MLD-capacity pontoons at Ajwa Sarovar and stormwater drainage works at various junctions in Vadodara. In the energy sector, the foundation stone will be laid for a 110 MW floating solar project at Kadana Dam in Mahisagar district at a cost of Rs 489.20 crore. Transmission system projects worth Rs 94.58 crore in Vadodara and Surat will also be inaugurated. Under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin, 13,888 houses constructed across Gujarat at a cost of Rs 236.10 crore will be inaugurated. Foundation stones will also be laid for major bridges over the Mahisagar and Vatrak rivers, a high-level bridge on the Nadiad-Dakor-Pali road and a new bus station at Anand. After Vadodara, PM Modi will travel to Navsari, where facilities developed at the Eru Police Headquarters will be inaugurated. Two works under Industries and Mines DepartmentGujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC), including renovation of the Jhagadia-Kantiyajal pipeline and road widening and resurfacing works in Savli GIDC, are also on the programme. Three Regional Water Supply Scheme packages in Songadh in Tapi district, worth Rs 214.52 crore, will be inaugurated. The Prime Minister will then travel to Mumbai to inaugurate the Global Fintech Festival 2026 at around 5:45 p.m. The festival's theme is Potential to Impact: Agentic AI, Tokenisation, Quantum - Trusted, Connected, Global Systems for Inclusive Finance.
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed a supplementary chargesheet on Monday against 17 more accused persons in the Reliance Commercial Finance Limited (RCFL) case, including three executives of the Anil Ambani-led Reliance ADA Group (Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group), eight group companies and six bank officials. The supplementary chargesheet was filed before the Special Judge for CBI cases in Mumbai. The three Reliance ADA Group executives named in the supplementary chargesheet are Amitabh Jhunjhunwala, Group Managing Director of the Reliance ADA Group; Amit Bapna, Chief Financial Officer of Reliance Capital Limited; and Ramesh Shenoy, Company Secretary of Reliance Infrastructure Ltd. The accused have been chargesheeted for alleged offences, including criminal conspiracy, criminal misappropriation and cheating under the Indian Penal Code, along with offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The CBI's investigation has so far alleged that Rs 6,229.54 crore borrowed by RCFL was diverted through intermediary and conduit entities to various Reliance ADA Group companies, allegedly in violation of the terms and conditions governing the borrowings. According to the agency, the alleged diversion resulted in wrongful loss to lending banks and financial institutions and corresponding wrongful gain to the accused persons and related entities. The eight companies named as accused are Reliance Power Ltd., Big Flicks Pvt. Ltd., Reliance Big Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., Reliance Communications Ltd., Kunjbihari Developers Pvt. Ltd., Reliance Venture Asset Management Pvt. Ltd., Reliance Broadcast Network Ltd. and Reliance Telecom Ltd. Six bank officials associated with Bank of Baroda, Punjab National Bank and Indian Overseas Bank have also been named in the chargesheet. The total loss caused to banks, financial institutions and other lenders is estimated at around Rs 9,280 crore, according to the agency. The case was registered following complaints received from Bank of Maharashtra and other public sector banks forming part of the consortium of lenders. The CBI had earlier filed its first chargesheet in the RCFL case on July 7, 2026, against seven accused persons. With the filing of the supplementary chargesheet, a total of 24 accused persons, including individuals and companies, have now been chargesheeted in the case. The agency said its investigation is continuing to examine the role of other accused persons. The RCFL case is part of a broader investigation involving multiple Reliance ADA Group entities. The CBI's Banking Security and Fraud Branch at Delhi has registered eight FIRs against Reliance Communications Ltd. (RCom), Reliance Home Finance Ltd. (RHFL), Reliance Commercial Finance Ltd. (RCFL), Reliance Telecom Ltd. (RTL) and other Reliance ADA Group entities. These FIRs were registered based on complaints received from various public sector banks, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). The CBI had previously filed five chargesheets in the Reliance ADA Group cases. The latest supplementary chargesheet is the sixth chargesheet filed across these cases. The investigative agency has so far arrested seven accused persons in the Reliance ADA Group cases. The investigation into the cases is being monitored by the Supreme Court.
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Maharashtra FDA conducted 104 search and seizure operations between June and August, seizing illegal drugs and cosmetics worth Rs 11.41 crore and registering 20 FIRs
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Maharashtra FDA steps up checks: 2,902 inspections conducted in three months
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Those who assault doctors dont deserve to roam free, says Supreme Court
The top court issued notice on the Maharashtra governments appeal challenging the bail granted to Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Sukrya Mhatre in connection with the alleged assault on three municipal doctors in Thane
PM Modis transformative work behind rapidly moving economy: HM Amit Shah
Digital Desk | Panaji, Sep 7 (IANS) Highlighting the growth rate of 7.8 per cent achieved in the first quarter, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has worked continuously since 2014 to transform the country into a rapidly moving economy. Chairing the 28th meeting of the Western Zonal Council in Panaji, HM Shah said that the Indian economy recording such a growth rate amid global turbulence is a matter of pride for all of us. The Home Minister said that over the last 12 years, PM Modi has worked to realise the provision of cooperative federalism enshrined in our Constitution. He said that after PM Modi assumed office, there has been a significant increase in the number of meetings of the Zonal Councils. The Home Minister said that during 2004 to 2014, the total number of meetings of the Zonal Councils and their Standing Committees was only 25, whereas since 2014, a total of 71 meetings of the Zonal Councils and their Standing Committees have been held, which is an increase of nearly three times. He said that the nearly three-fold increase in the number of meetings is an excellent example of Prime Minister Modis concept of Team India. A total of 1,893 issues were discussed in these meetings, out of which 1,445 issues have been resolved. Home Minister Shah said that the countrys Western Region is extremely important from several perspectives and that this region is the countrys largest economic, industrial and financial centre. He said that Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and the three States of the Western Zonal Council have also made a significant contribution towards achieving the growth rate of 7.8 per cent in the first quarter of the financial year. He said that the Western Region is known as the WEST Engine of the countrys economic growth. W stands for wealth and finance, which are generated in this region; E stands for exports and ports; S stands for start-ups and semiconductors; and T stands for tourism and the blue economy, in which the Western Region has the largest share in the country, said HM Shah. He said more than 1 crore tourists visit Goa, of whom 5 lakh are foreign tourists. Tourism contributes 16 per cent of Goas GSDP. Maharashtra ranks first in the country with 33,872 start-ups. Dholera has now become a hub in the semiconductor sector. Gujarats Mundra Port handles the highest volume of cargo, and Deendayal Port (Kutch) is the largest port in terms of cargo volume. Mumbai, the country's financial capital, is also emerging as a major hub for global capital. Other issues discussed at the Western Zonal Council meeting included implementation of Fast Track Special Courts for speedy investigation and early disposal of cases of rape against women and children, and issues related to the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS-112). Home Minister Shah also discussed issues related to food safety standards, Ayushman BharatPradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, provision of brick-and-mortar banking facilities within the prescribed radius of every village, issues related to railway development projects, issues concerning environmental clearances, and others. In addition, issues of national importance were also discussed, including urban master planning, issues related to electricity supply, strengthening Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACSs), eliminating malnutrition among children through the Poshan Abhiyaan, reducing the school dropout rate among school children, participation of public hospitals in the Ayushman BharatPradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, and issues related to cybercrime and digital infrastructure, among others.
Maharashtra's famed Paithani sari set to weave in trust with barcodes
Maharashtras famed Paithani sari set to weave in trust with barcodes
Shinde suspends Sena leader over attack on doc, hospital staff
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has announced the suspension of Shiv Sena Palghar city president Rahul Gharat following an alleged assault on hospital staff, including a doctor, by party functionaries. The incident occurred at Relief Hospital in Palghar over a dispute concerning medical bills for Dahi Handi participants. Shinde condemned the violence, stating that such behaviour would not be tolerated and that grievances should be addressed through legal channels.
Sanjay Dutt Refuses To Speak Marathi Despite Maharashtra Minister
Supreme Court pulls up Maharashtra over repeated assaults on doctors
The Supreme Court on Monday expressed strong concern over repeated incidents of doctors being assaulted in Maharashtra, observing that people sharing the same ideology were allegedly behind such attacks. A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta made the observations while hearing a challenge filed by Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Sukrya Mhatre in connection [] The post Supreme Court pulls up Maharashtra over repeated assaults on doctors appeared first on India Legal .
Onion prices soar 20 a kg in Andhra Pradesh amid supply crunch
Daily arrivals halve to 2,500 tonnes against a 5,000-tonne requirement as Kurnool farmers abandon crop over monsoon deficit; traders turn to Maharashtra supplies as Karnataka also faces shortages
The Delhi High Court has reserved its verdict on jurisdiction over notices issued to actors. These notices challenge a chewing elaichi advertisement campaign by the Maharashtra FDA. The company questioned the regulator's authority and the basis of the allegations. It argued the pan masala brand has not been sold in Maharashtra since 2001. The court heard arguments from the company, Central Government, and CCPA.
Seven Arrested in Maharashtra PSC Paper Leak Case Sent to Judicial Custody
Seven accused in the Maharashtra PSC paper leak case have been sent to judicial custody until September 21, following their police custody. Seven Arrested in Maharashtra PSC Paper Leak Case Sent to Judicial Custody
