Maharashtras Power Shift: Fadnavis Can Now Reverse Ministerial Decisions In Public Interest
Maharashtra has notified its new Government Rules of Business, 2026, giving Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis explicit authority to modify or reverse decisions taken by cabinet ministers in the larger public interest. The CM must record reasons in writing, while ministers and secretaries must provide documents or files requested by him without delay. The rules also redefine administrative roles across the government. The move strengthens the Chief Ministers command over the Mahayuti coalition, potentially streamlining governance and preventing policy deadlocks, but it could also trigger friction among alliance partners over ministerial autonomy and decision-making power.
A new food pop-up in Mumbai immerses in the Sundarbans
From waterways and forests, to urban tables, chef Ananya Banerjees new food pop-up explores the flavours, cooking techniques, and folklore of the magical mangrove kingdom
UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed to visit India on August 26
UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed will visit India from August 26 to 28 to discuss UN-India cooperation and Indias role in advancing sustainable development
Varanasi steps up flood preparations as Ganga rises near warning level
The Gangas water level in Varanasi is continuing to rise, prompting the district administration to intensify flood prevention and relief preparations. District Magistrate Satyendra Kumar reviewed arrangements with officials and directed departments to keep rescue teams, boats, relief camps ready
Hyderabad police seize vapes, banned cigarettes; three arrested
Hyderabads Commissioners Task Force, Jubilee Hills Zone, along with Banjara Hills Police, arrested three people for allegedly selling e-cigarettes, vape liquids and banned foreign cigarettes. Police seized 53 vapes, 10 bottles of liquids and 76 cigarette boxes worth around Rs 2 lakh during a raid at a shop in Banjara Hills
Maharashtra FDA seizes stolen petrol worth Rs 19.77 lakh in Mumbra
Maharashtra FDA seized around 10,600 litres of allegedly stolen petrol worth Rs 19.77 lakh from a tanker in Mumbras Reti Bandar area. The driver failed to produce documents for the fuel after officials intercepted the vehicle based on information about illegally sourced petrol
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle set to return to UK with children
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly preparing to return to Britain with their two children, Archie and Lilibet, nearly six years after moving to the United States. The couple will continue as non-working royals, while their children are expected to begin school in Britain in September
Following last weeks focus on Mumbai-based members of the Indian cricket team of that year figuring in the Kanga League, heres what the other Mumbai cricket stars did 40 years ago
Trump announces sweeping economic measures against Iran
US President Donald Trump has announced what he called the most crushing economic operation against Iran, threatening severe economic consequences for countries, businesses and financial institutions that provide support to Tehran
Trump announces most crushing economic operation ever against Iran, warns coun
Trump said any country providing financial, business, airport or government support to Iran would face tremendous economic consequences.
Scientists discover new family of golden coral off Costa Rica
Revealed during 2019 and 2023 Schmidt Ocean Institute expeditions using the ROV SuBastian, its distinct genetics and anatomy led researchers to establish an entirely new family
Trump threatened Oman over Iran deal on Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump allegedly threatened to bomb Oman over its efforts to reach a deal with Iran on managing ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, according to two regional officials
Voyah EV completes 360-degree tunnel loop at 130 kmph
Chinese automaker Voyah has completed a dramatic 360-degree tunnel loop using its production-spec Passion S electric vehicle. The car entered the curved tunnel at 130 kmph and maintained a 16-degree steering angle throughout the stunt
Iran mocks Trumps Strait of Hormuz claims as delusions
Sharing the image in a post on X, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi, who described the US President as a deluded man, said on Wednesday that while Trump had correctly referred to the eternal Persian Gulf, his claims over the Strait of Hormuz would soon be corrected, either by circumstances or by Iran itself
Central Delhi study finds one in four school adolescents sleep deprived
The study found that 326 of 1452 adolescents, 22.5 per cent, were sleep deprived, with those affected recording average academic grades of 64 per cent compared with 67 per cent among their peers who were not sleep deprived. It covered adolescents aged 12 to 18 years.
Bihar school meal incident: Students fall ill after detergent added
More than two dozen students at a government school in Bihars Nalanda district fell ill after allegedly consuming a mid-day meal in which detergent powder was mistakenly added instead of salt. The incident took place at Middle School in Parasi
Other establishments across Maharashtra also had their licences suspended after inspections found alleged hygiene, storage, pest-control and food-safety violations during the ongoing statewide enforcement drive between July 14, 2026, and August 17, 2026
Maharashtra FDA raids expose rat, cockroach infestation at food outlets
A statewide Maharashtra FDA crackdown on August 18 exposed alarming hygiene lapses across hotels, restaurants, dhabas, clubs and bakeries
Cabinet approves tweaks to laws on private unis
Shillong, Aug 19:The state cabinet today approved amendments to laws regarding the operation of private universities in Meghalaya. Briefing reporters after the meeting, government spokesperson and cabinet minister Wailadmiki Shylla informed that the cabinet had approved the Maharashtra Institute of Technology of Meghalaya (Amendment) Bill 2026 and Mahatma Gandhi University (Amendment) Bill 2026. These amendments [] The post Cabinet approves tweaks to laws on private unis first appeared on Highland Post .
Rats in kitchen, meat in plastic bags: FDA raids Mumbai eateries, suspends 5 licences
Meghalaya Cabinet approves amendments to three private universities to align with UGC norms
Guwahati: The Meghalaya Cabinet on August 19 approved amendments to the laws governing three private universities, with the changes aimed at aligning their administrative structures with University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations. The Cabinet approved the Maharashtra Institute of Technology of Meghalaya (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the Mahatma Gandhi University (Amendment) Bill, 2026. Under the proposed [] The post Meghalaya Cabinet approves amendments to three private universities to align with UGC norms appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Dahapchari Set to Become International Agricultural Trade Hub in Maharashtra
Mumbai, August 20: The Maharashtra government is accelerating preparations for an ambitious international agricultural market spanning 1,395 acres in Dahapchari, located in Palghar district. Modeled after Frances renowned Rungis Market, this state-of-the-art agricultural trade center aims to connect farmers directly with global markets. Officials claim that this project will generate approximately 10,000 local job opportunities. ... Read more Dahapchari Set to Become International Agricultural Trade Hub in Maharashtra
Minor girl raped and murdered in Pune, accused held
The incident sparked outrage in the State as the Opposition raised concerns over the state of womens and childrens safety in Maharashtra
Action against drivers without Marathi knowledge from August 20: Maharashtra Minister
The State Transport Department will send a notice to the drivers who refuse to learn the language or are seen violating the rules
BJP Dividing People Using Vande Mataram: Sapkal
The Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee organised the swearing-in ceremony for MLA Sajjid Khan Pathan as the newly appointed president of its Minority Cell at Tilak Bhavan in Mumbai.
TREE FALLS, NMC PLANTS SAPLING AT SAME SPOT
HC Gives NMC Final Week to Explain Contaminated Water Crisis
PM-KUSUM Scheme Brings Relief to Farmers Amidst Drought and Power Cuts
Jalna, August 20: The central governments Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme has proven to be a boon for farmers in rural areas. With the help of solar pumps, agricultural productivity has increased, allowing farmers to mitigate losses caused by insufficient rainfall and power outages. Jalna district in Maharashtra is known ... Read more PM-KUSUM Scheme Brings Relief to Farmers Amidst Drought and Power Cuts
One more arrested in Payyannur gold robbery case
The gang had allegedly attacked a gold merchant and his family on June 2 while they were travelling from Maharashtra to Thalassery along the national highway at Edat in Kannur
Splash In Vintage Ambazari: Sport & Canoe Again
Brain-Dead Man Gives Life To 3 In Nagpur & Amravati
HC seeks timeline for demolition of illegal construction at Poonam Chambers
Behind Vivekanandas statue, water hyacinth still infests Ambazari Lake
Follow SOP, train staff in anti-sabotage checks: Police to schools
Fewer students turn up at schools a day after bomb threat emails
Anxious Parents Choose To Keep Their Children At Home
Gang war: Supari plot goes bust in gangsters hit and run
HC Seeks Flying Logs of NFC Dy CFI
Rs50K aid if arrested but not found guilty after a year in custody
50 glorious years of Nuta Bulletin
Killer hid knife under mangalsutra in jewel casket to murder GF
Amrit Bharat to link Nagpur to Gorakhpur from October 2
MPCB directs KTPS to prevent toxic fly ash from entering farms
PUC centres forced to charge old rates as NIC yet to update online system
Contemporary film festival to screen 10 films spanning diverse Indian languages
Cyber frauds dupe woman of Rs52.5L posing as cops
Stern behaviour by superior officer cannot by itself amount to abetment to suicide: SC
EC extends SIR in Maha by 8 days, draft roll on Aug 31
Rahul will interact with girl students on paper leak, womens safety, employment in Pune: Congress
Eight people duped of Rs24L on false job promise
Marathi Language Proficiency Mandatory for Auto-Taxi Drivers in Maharashtra
Mumbai, August 20: Maharashtras Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik announced on Wednesday that auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers in the state must now possess basic Marathi language skills for communication. Failure to comply may result in the suspension or cancellation of their badges and permits. Minister Sarnaik informed reporters that this initiative, starting August 20, is based ... Read more Marathi Language Proficiency Mandatory for Auto-Taxi Drivers in Maharashtra
Duo assault railway clerk, flee with Rs4.9L valuables
Tiny sand-eaters, big discovery: Pune scientists uncover 2 new marine species along Konkan coast
Open Shivajinagar-Hinjewadi Metro route sans further delay: Opposition & IT forums
Neighbour, 25, held for raping, strangling minor in Junnar
Family flags concern over rationalists safety after bail to second convict in Dabholkar murder case
Influencer held in Kondhwa for outraging womans modesty
Programmes on scientific temper, rationalism to mark Dabholkars death anniversary
Two Deccan cafe owners held for destroying evidence
17-year-old bludgeoned to death in Kothrud
IndiGo website glitch till night affects flyers
Two cousins electrocuted in Daund
Rs 1.27 crore for Mumbai polices mounted unit
Garbage vans wont be parked near heritage sites, BMC assures HC
MFOWA Promotes Stakeholder Collaboration for Smooth Completion of Chadha Residency
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 19: The Maharashtra Flat Owners Welfare Association (MFOWA) on Tuesday held a press conference at its Andheri headquarters to discuss the way forward for flat purchasers associated with the Chadha Residency project at KaravShil, Ambernath, with a focus on constructive engagement, project progress and timely completion. MFOWA said the associations primary []
Decorb Vibes Launches Online Store to Bring Premium D
Thane, (Maharashtra) [India], August 19: Decorb Vibes, an Indian premium dcor and luxury lighting brand, has announced the launch of its official online store, making its thoughtfully curated collections accessible to customers across India. The launch marks a significant milestone in the brands growth journey as it expands beyond its established retail presence into e-commerce. []
If BMC took call on Bandra football ground despite assurance, will deal with it: Bombay HC
Mumbai Mayor proposes PR overhaul, Rs 25 lakh social media spend
Mumbai police arrest woman, four others in daughter-in-laws murder case
Cabbie assaulted, dragged on car bonnet for 2km in Navi Mumbai road rage
Riya Ahir, face of Mumbai student protest, seeks FIR withdrawal, action against threats
25 benches for 70 students, dirty toilets, broken taps: CJP audit flags Mumbai civic school gaps
Opposition Parties Challenge Maharashtras Anti-Conversion Law
New Delhi, August 19: The Samajwadi Party (SP) and Congress have expressed strong opposition to the implementation of the Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act, 2026 in the state. They emphasized that the existing law allows citizens the freedom to change their religion at will, and such legislation could lead to communal unrest. Leaders from the ... Read more Opposition Parties Challenge Maharashtras Anti-Conversion Law
Mumbai woman loses Rs 12 lakh to deepfake video of Tamil Nadu CM Vijay promising aid to the needy
A 66-year-old woman found herself a victim of an elaborate cyber scam, losing twelve lakh rupees to criminals who utilized an AI-generated video of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay. They lured her with promises of financial support, soliciting fees and taxes. In desperation, she borrowed money and pawned her jewelry, only to realize she had been swindled when no aid arrived.
BMC bulldozes illegal structures near Mahalaxmi Racecourse in Mumbai
Helicopter with 7 on board crashes in Kenya
The helicopter crashed at 9:13 a.m. while flying from the Loisaba Conservancy to the Ewaso Nyiro area in Samburu County, according to the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, which said in a statement that an investigation was underway
Turf war? BMC chief says SRA sops extended to vacant land
Maharashtra Clears Path for Deemed Conveyance for 70,000 Housing Societies
Mumbai, August 19: A significant step has been taken to resolve issues related to self-redevelopment processes and revenue concessions for millions of cooperative housing societies across Maharashtra. Revenue Minister Chandrakant Bawankule directed officials on Wednesday to expedite and simplify the Deemed Conveyance process. Out of approximately 115,000 registered housing societies in the state, around 60,000 ... Read more Maharashtra Clears Path for Deemed Conveyance for 70,000 Housing Societies
CM Fadnavis unveils blueprint for Nasha-Mukt Maharashtra
Fadnavis said the focus should be on preventing addiction rather than taking corrective measures only after young people become dependent on drugs. He also emphasised the need to approach those struggling with addiction with empathy and help them return to a constructive life
Uttar Pradesh: Man sentenced to life for murder committed at age 16 in 2020
The special court in Bahraich convicted the accused of murder, criminal conspiracy and causing the disappearance of evidence in the 2020 killing of Hasreen, whose headless body was found near a canal in the district
What is industry? Nine-judge Supreme Court Bench to pronounce verdict on terms ambit
U.P., Maharashtra, Punjab sought relook at 1978 judgments expansive definition of industry, which only excluded core sovereign activities; Bench considering whether state enterprises, schemes are industrial activities
