Five pivotal figures shaping the battle for $185 billion Tata Group
A widening power struggle at Tata Group has brought several lesser-known figures into focus, from TVS veteran Venu Srinivasan and SP Groups Shapoor Mistry to Maharashtra Charity Commissioner Amogh Kaloti. Their roles could prove decisive as the battle over N Chandrasekarans tenure, Tata Sons possible listing and the influence of Tata Trusts moves beyond the boardroom.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 22: Building further momentum in strengthening digital connectivity across Mumbai Metro Aqua Line-3, ACES India Private Limited, a leading neutral digital infrastructure company and wholly owned subsidiary of ACES, today announced the signing of another 25-year agreement with Vi (Vodafone Idea) to enable 4G and 5G mobile connectivity across the underground metro line.
Maharashtra Judge Warns Railways Official Of Contempt Case Over Bedbugs In VIP Room
The show cause notice mentioned that the existing sofas continued to have bedbugs. It described the situation as a disgusting position for High Court judges to sit in.
Ex-Judge R C Chavan resigns from Maharashtra UCC panel
Mumbai: Former Bombay High Court judge Justice R C Chavan has resigned from the Maharashtra governments panel to prepare a draft for implementing the Uniform Civil Code, citing serious reservations over its decision to restrict public feedback on crucial social issues to a Yes/No format. In a letter to the panel chairperson Justice Ranjana Desai 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 UCC panel members quits, flags several concerns
Former Bombay High Court judge Justice R C Chavan has resigned from the Maharashtra government's Uniform Civil Code panel, citing profound concerns.
Parag Milk Foods to invest 100 cr to expand paneer production capacity
Parag Milk Foods on Tuesday said the company plans to invest around Rs 100 crore to expand its paneer (cottage cheese) manufacturing capacity by adding a 60 MT per day capacity expansion at its Manchar facility in Maharashtra and the Palamaner unit in Andhra Pradesh. Currently, the company manufactures 20 MT per day of paneer at its facilities, Parag Milk Foods said in a statement. The expanded facilities will produce both regular and high-protein paneer and are expected to be commissioned by June 2027. We are pleased to announce our plan to add 60 MT/day of capacity, taking our overall paneer capacity from 20 MT/day to 80 MT/day with an investment of approximately Rs 100 crore. This scale-up will allow us to expand our pan-India distribution and make our paneer available across distribution channels. We see a significant opportunity to strengthen our position in value-added dairy through innovation, scale and wider consumer access, Parag Milk Foods COO Rahul Kumar Srivastava ..
Digital libraries helping students prepare for boards, competitive exams
Several districts across Karnataka, Maharashtra and Rajasthan are leading the way in refurbishing unused assets into digital libraries to help students prepare for board exams and competitive entrances. Plan is to set up more such libraries to improve educational outcomes in these districts under the Aspirational District Programme and the Aspirational Block Programme while also initiating crowd funding for some of the best libraries, adoption of libraries and mentoring students to scale up the project and expand outreach.
Maharashtra forms cabinet sub-committee to monitor drought weekly, says CM Fadnavis
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She created a niche for herself in Bollywood through critically acclaimed TV series and films such as The Sacred Games, Angry Indian Goddesses, etc. However, actress Rajshri Deshpande has also quietly been making a difference to a small village in Maharashtra, modernising it by helping build over 200 toilets and a school. Deshpande, who was raised in a family of farmers, could not ignore the plight of the villagers who were living without necessities.
MLC polls for five seats in Maharashtra on October 23
The Election Commission of India announced biennial elections for five Maharashtra Legislative Council seats. These elections will fill vacancies arising from member retirements on December 6, 2026. Voting is scheduled for October 23, with results to be declared on October 27. The entire election process will be concluded by October 31. Nominations can be filed until October 6, with withdrawals permitted until October 9.
Protecting Tata legacy need of the hour: Sharad Pawar
Sharad Pawar urged protecting the Tata Group's charitable ownership and institutional role. He emphasised the group's deep Maharashtra connection and its societal contributions. Pawar stated leadership issues should be resolved through dialogue and due process. He highlighted the importance of respecting Tata Trusts' governance rights. The former Union minister stressed preserving the group's trust-based legacy for India's development.
Former Justice R. C. Chavan resigns from Maharashtra UCC panel
Justice Chavan, a former high court judge, resigned from the panel on September 19
ECI announces polls for 28 Legislative Council seats in UP, Bihar, Maharashtra, Karnataka
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday announced the schedule for biennial elections for 28 Legislative Council seats across four states. These include 11 seats in Uttar Pradesh (five Graduates' and six Teachers' constituencies),...
Former Justice R C Chavan resigns from Maharashtra UCC panel
Justice R C Chavan resigned from Maharashtra's Uniform Civil Code committee on September 19. He cited disagreements over the committee's functioning and external official involvement. Chavan alleged meetings concluded without substantive discussion and member suggestions were ignored. He also questioned the need for an officer from outside the state. His resignation aims to allow the government to fill the vacant committee seat.
IIT Bombay to replace ceiling fans with wall-mounted fans after suicide
The IIT Bombay has initiated replacement of ceiling fans with wall-mounted fans after the recent death by suicide of second year B Tech student Sahil Wakode, sources familiar with the development said. Sahil, a Department of Energy Science and Engineering student hailing from Maharashtra's Yavatmal district, was found hanging in his hostel room on the Powai campus on Friday evening, hours after he was allegedly caught using a mobile phone to access ChatGPT during a mid-semester examination. The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Bombay) is set to remove ceiling fans from hostels following recent incidents of student suicides, the sources said. Wall-mounted fans will be installed across all hostels on campus and in other utility areas across the campus. The image of a batch of wall-mounted fans arriving at the campus as part of 'renovation work' has gone viral on social media. NCP (SP) spokesperson Anish Gavande criticised the move, saying fan replacement cannot solve the student
Congress Raises Alarm Over Drought Conditions in Maharashtra, Urges Immediate Aid for Farmers
Congress leaders in Maharashtra express deep concern over drought conditions, urging the government to provide immediate assistance to struggling farmers. Congress Raises Alarm Over Drought Conditions in Maharashtra, Urges Immediate Aid for Farmers
71,438 a night to stay at Ajinkya Rahanes Igatpuri villa: Infinity pool, memorabilia room and more
Ajinkya Rahanes Raaya Estate in Igatpuri, Maharashtra, is now available to guests through StayVista. The five-bedroom villa can accommodate up to 15 people and includes an infinity pool, in-house bar and a memorabilia room featuring items from Rahanes cricket career.
US Northeast flights resume after FAA communications outage disrupts Newark
Hundreds of flights were cancelled, including more than 600 into and out of Newark Liberty International Airport, as the outage hit every major airport in the New York City area on Monday
India, Visegrad Group agree to boost political, economic and defence cooperation
The first meeting of the foreign ministers of the Visegrad Group and India was held on Monday on the margins of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.
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Jaishankar holds key bilateral meetings with foreign ministers on UNGA sidelines
Jaishankar arrived in New York City on Sunday, leading the Indian delegation for the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. His engagements on Monday commenced with a meeting with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot
Trump meets Mamdani in New York, talks housing, affordability and city issues
The president, appearing with Mamdani after their meeting, reminisced about his previous visits to the official residence of the city's mayors and recalled great ones and some not so great ones who have led the city in the past
Maharashtra minister expects positive outcome from MVA MPs meeting with PM Modi on drought
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Wandercraft unveils Eve, first FDA-cleared self-balancing personal exoskeleton
Unlike traditional crutches or walkers, Eve uses AI-powered dynamic balancing technology to maintain physical stability, enabling users to stand, walk, and handle everyday tasks like cooking or carrying objects hands-free.
Experimental CRISPR therapy cuts bad cholesterol by over 50 per cent for a year
By using CRISPR technology to deactivate the ANGPTL3 gene in the liver, the single-dose treatment also reduced triglycerides by 47.8 per cent
Injured pelican taps on NOAA office door seeking help from Florida biologists
The bird was entangled in six feet of fishing line, with a treble hook embedded in its wing and cactus spines in its foot.
Rajiv Kumar opposes UPI transaction fees, calls digital payments a public good
Kumar said that he is not in favour of charging any fee from merchants for using UPI for any transaction value, and the government should treat it as a public good with extensive positive externalities.
Sonia Gandhi electoral roll case: Delhi court sets aside order refusing probe
The bench was hearing a revision plea against the magisterial courts order on a complaint filed by advocate Vikas Tripathi, vice president of the Central Delhi Court Bar Association.
Bihar Jamui harassment case: Three arrested, search on for other accused
The video, which purportedly shows the two being harassed by a group of people, has drawn criticism on social media as well as from political leaders.
Pune weather update: Thunderstorms bring relief after days of dry weather
Scattered showers, thunderstorms hit pockets of city, with more relief likely over next few days
Ice Cream Cone Day 2026: Enjoy these unique scoops with a desi spin in Mumbai
As Americans celebrate Ice Cream Cone Day, we give the cone a desi spin with some of Mumbais quirkiest takes
Mumbai Coastal Road tragedy: BMW driver had faced 2 prior cases over drunken brawl, speeding
Mumbai FDA suspends Amazon warehouse, Suleman Usman Mithaiwala shop licences
Maharashtra drought: CM says relief measures underway, assessment Oct 5
Three-stage process will assess rainfall, crop damage, water availability and other drought indicators
Weather Forecast Today: Weather on September 22 is expected to remain mixed across India. Delhi is likely to stay dry, while Bengaluru and Hyderabad may receive rain. Gujarat faces thunderstorm activity, and parts of Maharashtra are under heavy rain warnings. Odisha and Coastal Andhra Pradesh face the strongest rainfall alerts.
A new heritage gallery in Kolkata to preserve the legacy of its resident Chinese population makes for a solid case that can be replicated in Mumbai to salute the contribution of its multiple communities
IITs grapple with upholding exam protocol amid pressure on students
Mid-Day Opinion: Safety must be right on top of visarjan activities
Artificial ponds have been a fairly recent addition on the festival landscape
Jaipur's Albert Hall Museum to shut for 21 months period, undergo major revamp
100% drought likely to be declared in Maharashtra by month-end, says Minister
Never seen such severe dry spell: Cooperation Minister Babasaheb Patil; he adds govt. has initiated measures such as fee waiver for students, electricity bill waiver, and deployment of water tankers
12-Yr-Old Girl Molested by Kin, Pocso Case Registered Against 58-Year-Old
9.31L notices for verification ready, just 3,157 delivered
Pune techie kills wife, cooks up robbery story; jumps from 2nd floor
More than 8.77 lakh use Pune Metro services for Ganapati darshan over the weekend
Court orders to register criminal case over 9-year-old girls death in private hospital in 2022
Man flees with Rs10,000 cash belonging to person with disability
Tax evasion FIR against two CAs over Rs 4,427.9cr overseas remittances
Pune natural choice for GCC hub, says CM Fadnavis
Wakad police arrest three for murder of daily wage worker
Yavatmal in shock, IIT-B boys kin for CID probe
PCMC detects 13,500 unauthorised water connections, begins regularisation with smart meters
Three specialised healthcare centres inaugurated at D Y Patil Hospital
Rohit Pawar to join MPSC aspirants protest in Pune from Sept 26
Stressful living among youth a growing concern, says Sachin Itkar
FUEL SkillTech University signs MoU with JIT
NU Students Opting Revaluation To Get Scanned Answer Sheets
Citizens seek tighter safeguards in Western Ghats ESA draft
NU panel to study shortage of PhD guides, fix lapse
Schools told to refund fees in proportion to salary grants received
HC Again Raps NMC On Bulldozer Action
TOI reports nudge NMC to get OC, fire clearance for its HQ
Commissioner Assigns Town Planning Chief To Complete Process After TOI Reports Expose Certification Hurdles
Woman alone has right over her body, is ultimate decision-maker on abortion: HC
Maha begins early crop survey, drought declaration on cards
Agri Min Assures Maximum Aid To Affected Farmers
Jail rivalry triggers revenge plot outside prison, criminal arrested
Farmers Meltdown Sparks Protest By RSS-Backed Bharatiya Kisan Sangh
Give 1 lakh per hectare assistance to farmers: Sapkal
TOI Impact: Traffic Police Direct NHAI To Install Signages On Indora-Dighori Flyover
Tired of devotees blocking his home, city advocate puts up barricades
Tiger kills farmer in Chandrapurs Saoli forest range
Three Road Rage Cases In A Day Leave Three Injured
IIT-B relieves prof as dean temporarily, apologises for remarks on student
Large section of IIT-B faculty backs prof, flags damage to reputation
Psychological autopsies can help identify preventable factors: Experts after IIT-B students suicide
Maharashtra FDA faces systemic pressures as restaurant hygiene crackdown widens
Maharashtra FDA faces systemic pressures amid pushback from large restaurant chains. The agency is proceeding with hygiene crackdowns based on data and inspections. Licenses have been suspended for various violations, including unhygienic kitchens. Food safety requires a public movement and a 360-degree approach. The FDA is examining all establishments with the same impartial lens.
Grant orchestra licence to restaurant: Bombay HC
Bombay high court initiates suo motu PIL over sound pollution during Ganesh festival
Manhole death in Mumbai: Three months on, panel still unaware of who left it open
Congress Criticizes Maharashtra Government Over Drought Response
Congress leader harshly criticizes Maharashtras government for its inaction on drought relief as farmers face severe crop losses. Congress Criticizes Maharashtra Government Over Drought Response
Mumbai man arrested for posing as PMO official granted bail
Road tests begin on RTO tracks for recalibrated auto-taxi meters in Mumbai
Mumbai BJP Corporator Urges BMC to Prioritize Colaba Causeway, Kala Ghoda Under Pedestrian Policy
Maharashtra govt approves BMCs 8km underground water tunnel project
Mumbai Police Arrest Two Afghans for Forged Indian Passports at Airport
CCTV DVR missing from farmhouse in gang rape case involving ex-MLA, dismissed cop
