Glass Piece Allegedly Found In Burger At Mumbai
A Mumbai customer alleges finding a glass piece in her burger, prompting complaints to police and Maharashtra FDA.
Shweta Tiwari questions Raj Thackeray over abusive DMs: Is this what being a Marathi Maanus means?
Shweta Tiwari, who is currently appearing in the second season of The Traitors, has spoken out against the online abuse she says she has been receiving on Instagram. The actor alleged that some users identifying themselves as Marathi and supporters of Raj Thackeray have sent her abusive messages. On Thursday, Shweta took to Instagram Stories to address the issue and highlighted what she described as the use of derogatory language against women on social media. She wrote, Today I want to talk about something that is both deeply concerning and unfortunately very common on social media: calling a woman: r****. Any woman. Of any age. From any profession. The actor questioned how people who appear to come from respectable and educated backgrounds could use such language against women online. She also shared screenshots of the profiles from which she said she had received the abusive messages. In another post, Shweta connected the incident to her personal association with Maharashtra. She wrote, I have lived in Maharashtra all my life. My father was brought up in Mumbai. All my life I have grown up seeing the pride and dignity attached to being a Marathi maanus I grew up believing that Marathi culture respected women, their strength and their dignity. Shweta then directly questioned Raj Thackeray over the alleged conduct of his supporters. So when I see people who proudly identify as Marathi maanus coming into women's DMs and calling them r****, I genuinely have to ask: Is this what being a Marathi maanus has come to mean? Raj Thackeray, if people like this are your supporters, then I would genuinely like to know, do you believe this is acceptable behaviour? she said. She concluded by stressing that disagreement or dislike does not justify abusive language towards women. Respect women not only the women you love but women. Period, Shweta wrote. Earlier that day, Shweta had also tagged Maharashtra FDA head Tukaram Mundhe after finding a cockroach in an Instamart delivery. Sharing a video, she said, We ordered Red Bull from Instamart, and we also received a cockroach with that. She later appealed to Mundhe to look into the matter. Mundhe has recently been in the spotlight for the Maharashtra FDAs inspections of food businesses and quick-commerce facilities. Also Read : Shweta Tiwari hospitalised due to dengue ahead of The Traitors Season 2 premiere: Report
CJP Activist's Hunger Strike Over Poor Roads in Palghar Continues
Cockroach Janta Party activist Vivek Tiwari has started Sadak Satyagraha over the poor condition of roads and inadequate infrastructure in Maharashtra's Palghar district since a week
Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik rejects the 'Mumbai is cosmopolitan' argument as the state pushes Marathi learning for auto and taxi drivers.
Meat out, plant-based in: Maharashtra history textbook drops caste link, sparks debate
Meat out plantbased in Maharashtra history textbook drops caste link sparks debate
Maharashtras Maha Walkathon 2026 Promotes Soil and Water Conservation
Mumbai, August 21: The Maharashtra government emphasized the importance of soil and water conservation during the Maha Walkathon 2026 Walk for Water event. State ministers Indraneel Naik and Sanjay Rathod highlighted the need for increased awareness and active participation from the public in these critical environmental issues. In a conversation with reporters, Minister Indraneel ... Read more Maharashtras Maha Walkathon 2026 Promotes Soil and Water Conservation
Life Term, Rs 10 Lakh Fine: Tukaram Mundhe's Warning On Edible Oil Violations
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has listed out serious penalties and legal action against those found violating food safety rules, especially on the use of edible oil. FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe told reporters today that the punishment for violations can be between seven-year jail and life imprisonment or a fine of up to Rs 10 lakh.
Shweta Tiwari on receiving vulgar abuse from Raj Thackeray supporters:
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) Television actress Shweta Tiwari has spoken out against the abuse women face on social media after allegedly receiving derogatory messages from people she claimed were supporters of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray. Taking to her Instagram Stories, the Kasautii Zindagi Kay actress shared a series of lengthy notes addressing []
Maharashtra Ranks Second in Crimes Against Women, Shiv Sena (UBT) Criticizes State Government
Mumbai, August 21: The Shiv Sena (UBT) has targeted the state government over the rising crimes against women and young girls in Maharashtra. In an editorial published in their mouthpiece Saamana on Friday, the party expressed serious concern about the deteriorating law and order situation. The editorial highlighted that Maharashtra, once considered a safe haven ... Read more Maharashtra Ranks Second in Crimes Against Women, Shiv Sena (UBT) Criticizes State Government
Tukaram Mundhe On Violations Found In Sale Of Edible Oil
Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has warned of strict penalties and legal action against those violating food safety rules, particularly over the sale and use of edible oil. He said violations can attract imprisonment ranging from seven years to life or a fine of up to 10 lakh. The FDA has also cautioned consumers against buying loose or unsealed edible oil and advised people to check batch numbers, manufacturing dates and expiry dates on packaged products. The food safety body has stepped up inspections of quick-commerce platforms, large retailers and other sellers to check the safety of edible oil.
Ebix and NSDL Payments Bank cross one crore registrations Under MSRTC NCMC Programmes.
Over one crore NCMC RuPay smartcards were registered in five months. These cards now serve MSRTC concessional passengers across Maharashtra's villages. The digital passes replace old paper systems, improving verification and reducing misuse. This initiative aligns with Prime Minister Modi's Digital India 'One Nation, One Card' vision. Future plans include retail payments and integration with metro and water transport.
'Rented Students, Liquor Bottles': CJP Founder 'Inspects' Maharashtra School
Abhijeet Dipke has demanded the resignation of state's School Education Minister Dada Bhuse and immediate action on the block education officers
Maharashtra Pitches Uttan-Virar Sea Link For Japanese Loan Assistance
Shiv Sena Symbol Case: Key Arguments Heard So Far In Supreme Court
The lead plea, by Uddhav Thackeray faction member Sunil Prabhu, challenges the Maharashtra Speaker's refusal to disqualify Eknath Shinde faction MLAs under the Tenth Schedule.
Taxi Drivers Get Notices As Maharashtra RTOs Begin Marathi Language Checks
Maharashtra begins practical Marathi checks for drivers, giving those who fail one month to improve.
Irfan Pathan participates in 'Walk for Water' Maha Walkathon
The 'Walk for Water' Maha Walkathon is a public awareness initiative organised by the Soil and Water Conservation Department of the Government of Maharashtra
Mumbaikars trade their 9-to-5 for a different beat on weekends
Mohali hospital site collapse leaves two dead as rescue operations are underway
Two labourers were feared dead and others injured after soil collapsed at an under-construction private hospital in Mohali on Thursday evening. Police and locals launched a rescue operation, with officials initially saying two people had been rescued and taken to hospital
Trump administration imposes new Hezbollah sanctions, redesignates group
The Trump administration has imposed new sanctions on Hezbollah, targeting 10 individuals accused of being part of a network that allegedly transfers cash for the group. The US has also redesignated Hezbollah as an Iranian proxy, citing its links to Irans IRGC-Qods Force
US Army ends drone experiment, refocuses Europe unit
The US Army has directed a Europe-based airborne unit that spent nearly a year developing and testing drone warfare tactics to return to its traditional infantry role
Its kinda chic to let people do the trend
Instagram has many intellectuals who dissect pop and Internet culture, including yours truly. But does everything need to be critiqued? Sometimes, its good to zip it, and let the trend be a trend
Rid storage spaces in all buildings of fire hazards
Even old wires at times hang about from above or are bundled somewhere in a corner
Charter plane carrying eight crashes in western Alaska near a remote radar site
A charter plane carrying eight people, including two pilots and six passengers, crashed near the remote Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site in western Alaska on Thursday
US tightens Cuba sanctions, targets nine state-owned firms
The Trump administration has expanded economic pressure on Cuba by imposing new sanctions on nine state-owned companies operating in construction, mining and metals. Washington has also tightened enforcement of restrictions on US citizens doing business with Cuba
UGC NET 2026: NTA clarifies Rs 200 answer key challenge fee
Amid concerns over the Rs 200 fee for challenging UGC NET 2026 answer keys, the NTA said the charge is meant to discourage frivolous objections. The fee is refunded if a challenge is upheld, while a single valid objection can correct the answer key for all candidates
Delhi HC backs live-in couples right to choose partner
The Delhi High Court has held that consenting adults in a live-in relationship have the right to choose and live with a partner without interference or threats from family members or friends
Jadavpur University clash leaves several students injured
A clash broke out between members of the ABVP and Left-leaning student groups at Jadavpur University early Thursday, following a dispute linked to a Faculty of Engineering and Technology Students Union meeting
Delhi Master Plan 2047 to add 40 lakh homes, 695-km metro
The Master Plan for Delhi 2047 was unveiled on Thursday, outlining a major expansion of housing and public transport as the capital prepares for population growth
Lucknow: Bank employee shoots wife, sister before dying by suicide
A bank employee allegedly shot dead his wife, a bank official, and his sister before shooting himself in Lucknows Gomti Nagar on Thursday afternoon
US sets up Strait of Hormuz shipping corridor amid Iran standoff
The US military has reportedly established a maritime shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, facilitating the movement of around 10 million barrels of crude oil a day despite continued tensions with Iran
Mumbai FDA tightens checks on edible oil from source to sale
The Maharashtra Food and Drugs Administration has issued a 14-clause compliance order for the edible oil sector, seeking tighter checks on sourcing, packaging, storage, transportation and disposal
A Maharashtra-based employee has described spending around six hours each day commuting between Badlapur and Goregaon for a Rs 35,000 monthly salary. The worker says the journey involves local trains, a train change at Dadar and a 30-minute shared-rickshaw wait, with work and travel consuming most of the day. Reddit users suggested cheaper stays, relocating or changing jobs.
Loose edible oil sale banned as Maharashtra FDA tightens supply rules
Bombay HC upholds FDA curb on junk food sale within 50m of school gates
'3 Disturbing Findings': FDA Chief Tukaram Mundhe Warns on Edible Oil Sale in Maharashtra
Mumbai mayor's office Rs 25L social media contract, awarded without tender, deferred by BMC
J&Ks stock market investor base crosses 14 lakh, grows 19.3% in a year
Jammu and Kashmirs registered investor base in the stock market has crossed the 14-lakh mark, with the number of registered clients reaching 14,12,378 as of August 20, 2026, recording a year-on-year growth of 19.31 per cent, according to official BSE data accessed by Greater Kashmir . The figures show that J&K added 2,28,554 registered clients, or roughly 2.29 lakh investors, during the past year. This represents a substantially faster expansion than the overall growth in the countrys registered investor base, which stood at 15.80 per cent during the same period. The BSE data provides a snapshot of the changing geography of stock-market participation in India, with the countrys total registered investor base now standing at 26,03,00,179, or approximately 26.03 crore clients. J&Ks 14.12 lakh registered clients account for around 0.54 per cent of the countrys total registered investor base. While the Union Territory remains a relatively small market in terms of absolute investor numbers, the pace at which its investor base is expanding has been considerably stronger than several of the countrys largest States. The increase has also been consistent across different time periods. During the latest month, J&K added 19,478 clients, equivalent to around 19,500 new registered investors, pushing its monthly growth rate to 1.40 per cent. Over the previous three months, the number of registered clients increased by 52,618, or about 52,600 investors, representing a quarterly growth of 3.87 per cent. The national investor base, by comparison, increased by around 30.92 lakh during the latest month. Over the previous quarter, the country added approximately 85.16 lakh. Over the previous year, the national registered investor base increased by around 3.55 crore investors, taking the total to more than 26 crore. The comparison shows that J&Ks investor base is growing at a faster rate than the national average, although the absolute numbers remain much smaller. Maharashtra continues to have the largest registered investor base in the country by a considerable margin. The State has approximately 4.42 crore investors. This means that nearly one out of every six registered clients in the BSE database is registered in Maharashtra. Uttar Pradesh occupies the second position with 3,06,10,880 clients, or around 3.06 crore. Gujarat follows with 2,29,70,136, equivalent to about 2.30 crore registered clients. Rajasthan has 1,56,49,037, or around 1.56 crore, while West Bengal has 1,52,56,657, or about 1.53 crore. Karnataka has 1,39,43,659 registered clients, translating into roughly 1.39 crore, while Madhya Pradesh has 1,35,11,046, or around 1.35 crore. Tamil Nadu has 1,31,27,709, or approximately 1.31 crore registered investors. The other major States also have sizeable investor bases. Haryana has 85,72,167 registered clients, equivalent to around 85.7 lakh. Telangana has 80,08,260, or about 80.1 lakh. Punjab has 65,65,556, or approximately 65.7 lakh, while Odisha has 59,30,947, or about 59.3 lakh. Kerala has 59,17,495 registered clients, translating into around 59.2 lakh, while Assam has 53,02,132, or about 53 lakh. Jharkhand has 46,39,195, equivalent to approximately 46.4 lakh. Andhra Pradesh has crossed the one-crore mark, with 1,04,00,527 registered clients, while Bihar has 1,16,04,608, or around 1.16 crore. Delhi has 1,10,14,984, equivalent to approximately 1.10 crore registered clients. Against this national landscape, J&Ks 14.12 lakh investor base is larger than that of several smaller States and Union Territories but remains far below the investor populations of the countrys principal financial and industrial centres. For instance, Himachal Pradesh has around 15.58 lakh registered clients, only marginally above J&K. J&K has more registered clients than Manipur, which has around 2.74 lakh, Meghalaya with 1.65 lakh, Arunachal Pradesh with 1.22 lakh, Nagaland with 1.28 lakh, Sikkim with 84,221, Mizoram with 59,779, Goa with 4.99 lakh and Tripura with 4.28 lakh. Among the Union Territories, Ladakh has 5,213 registered clients, or just over 5,000, but has recorded one of the fastest rates of growth in the country. Its investor base increased by 44.44 per cent over the previous year. This is the highest annual growth rate visible in the BSE table. Mizoram recorded annual growth of 33.18 per cent, while Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh recorded 28.01 per cent and 27.33 per cent, respectively. Lakshadweep, with just over 5,000 registered clients, recorded growth of 27.87 per cent. Among larger States, J&Ks 19.31 per cent annual growth puts it in a relatively strong position. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana each recorded 19.59 per cent growth, while Tamil Nadu recorded 19.46 per cent growth. Uttar Pradesh recorded 19.08 per cent. J&Ks growth was considerably higher than Maharashtras 11.39 per cent, Gujarats 13.13 per cent, Haryanas 14.42 per cent, Punjabs 14.96 per cent, Rajasthans 15.71 per cent, Karnatakas 16.51 per cent and Keralas 16.95 per cent. The figures also indicate that the expansion in J&K has been relatively steady rather than being confined to a single period. Its monthly increase of 1.40 per cent was higher than the national monthly growth of 1.20 per cent, while its quarterly increase of 3.87 per cent was also above the national growth rate of 3.38 per cent. In absolute terms, however, the difference between the largest and smallest investor markets remains enormous. Maharashtras 4.42 crore registered clients are more than 31 times J&Ks 14.12 lakh. Uttar Pradeshs 3.06 crore investor base is more than 21 times that of J&K, while Gujarats 2.30 crore is more than 16 times larger. The national figures also underline the rapid broadening of participation in the equity market. The BSE database now contains more than 26 crore registered clients, with the number having increased by around 3.55 crore in just one year. J&Ks addition of around 2.29 lakh registered clients during the same period is small when measured against the national increase, but significant for the Union Territorys own investor base. In percentage terms, the addition represents nearly one-fifth growth in a single year.
Maharashtra Imposes Ban on Open Sale of Edible Oils, Strict Penalties Enforced
Mumbai, August 21: Maharashtra has implemented a ban on the open sale of edible oils. From now on, oils must be sold in sealed packets that contain complete information for consumers. Strict penalties have been established for those who violate these regulations. Offenders may face fines of up to 10 lakh and even life imprisonment. ... Read more Maharashtra Imposes Ban on Open Sale of Edible Oils, Strict Penalties Enforced
Cops recover 22 stolen motorcycles, electrician held
Night patrol under lens as goons target rly passengers
Funds diverted from NCP corporator Suhas Tingres ward
Rare BLO house visits & poor awareness behind huge absent-shifted voters: Parties, activists
Supply chain investments seen adding Rs 2,500 cr to Deepak Fertilisers topline
Property tax, water supply depts await return of staff on voter list duties
One arrested, one detained for extorting Rs13 lakh from student
Finance firm director, 3 office bearers booked for duping 53 investors of Rs3.5 crore
Rs 67 lakh job fraud on promise of Pune civic body jobs
Five of a family booked for duping 39 investors of Rs20.3 crore in chit fund scam
Court rejects sub-registrar Tarus second bail plea in Mundhwa land deal case
Elderly man loses Rs3.96 lakh while trying to file grievance over wrong online order
2 held with 3kg ganja in Kondhwa; police take action against 43 buyers
Cong's statewide campaign to highlight infra issues of cities
Maha shell cos sent Rs 2,000 crore to foreign entities
Sand mafia attempts to ram tehsildars vehicle in Buldhana
East High Court Road construction violates 10-year-old HC night work ban
CM pushes for faster completion of Rs 1,000cr modernisation projects at GMCH, IGGMCH
Standing committee approves batch-mix asphalt plant in Shindewadi
Koradi Road Flyover Work To Finish By Nov, RoB Arm Work Yet To Start
Music, movement & changing format of political campaigns
PMC orders departments to address over 500 online grievances on priority
Ambazari To Be Developed As Tourist Spot, State To Provide Funds: Fadnavis
Corporators Turn Up Heat On OCW Over Inflated Water Bills
Hospitals To Face NMC Audit Over Excess Beds, Parking Violations
Tribals to enter fallen Maoist HQ Abujmarh after demining
Rs70,000 stolen from temple donation box
6 NMC plots granted to Metro on freehold basis
No Marathi, No Ride: 5 autowallahs face notice
SC notice to police as man alleges illegal arrest in narcotics case
NMC Oks 900% garbage fine hike, tougher penalties for 52 nuisances
Fadnavis Accuses Congress of Appeasement Over Vande Mataram Decision
Shocker! BJP-governed NMC sings only 2 Vande stanzas
40 passengers from Dubai stranded as connecting SpiceJet flights cancelled
Passenger who died in RPF post identified as Nigerian
Had Two NDPS Cases In Maharashtra
Residential building in Maharashtra sinks into ground, 23 families evacuated
Bombay HC clears 11-year hurdle for Kalyan-Ambernath road widening in Ulhasnagar
Commuter groups oppose auto-taxi fare hike in Mumbai Metropolitan Region, cite rising cost burden
Burqa-Clad Gang, Mystery Hand, And Rs 2-Crore Jewellery Gone In Maharashtra
CCTV footage showed gang, including four women wearing burqas and two men, took away 1.5-kg gold jewellery from shop in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
BMC plans user fee on bulk waste generators as SWM revenue falls short of target
BMC panel OKs Rs 702cr to MMRC for Worli underground walkway
Bad if netas, officials jeer at courts: Bombay HC halts BMC action on football ground
Chhattisgarh Forest Dept Seeks CBI Probe Into Poaching Of 3 Tigers Of Indravati National Park
Interstate wildlife trafficking suspected after arrest of 2 Maharashtra cops
Western Railway Clarifies Misunderstandings About Food Stall Closures
Mumbai, August 20: Amid reports of action taken by the Maharashtra FDA against food stalls at railway stations, Western Railway has clarified the situation. Vinay Abhishek, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of Western Railway, stated that news circulating on social media about the FDA closing 22 railway food stalls is misleading. The action was not ... Read more Western Railway Clarifies Misunderstandings About Food Stall Closures
KDMC suspends assistant municipal commissioner for promoting illegal constructions
Kkings Events Wins Two Platinum Awards at the Prestigious WeddingSutra Awards
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 20: Luxury wedding planning and experiential events company Kkings Events, founded by Monil Shah and Karishma Shah, has taken home two Platinum awards at the esteemed WeddingSutra Awards 2026, winning Best Cocktail/Engagement Celebration and Best Reception/Post Wedding Celebration. The wins recognise Kkings distinctive approach to creating large-format celebrations, where design, hospitality, []
A Historic First for the Mutual Fund Industry: MIDASX
Aakash Bansal, CEO, MIDASX, along with Ganesh Ram, MD & CEO, MF Utilities India Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 20: MIDASX, Indias first AI-Powered B2B2CMulti-Assetwealthtechnology platform, has entered into an exclusive strategic association with MF Utilities India tomake its multi asset wealth platform available to all Mutual Fund Distributors across the country. The association will enable []
Navy sailor formatted phones, cleaned house before killing wife and kids, ending life: Mumbai Police
Maharashtra Mandates Marathi for Commercial Drivers to Enhance Passenger Communication
Mumbai, August 20: In Maharashtra, commercial passenger vehicle drivers are now required to have practical knowledge of Marathi to effectively communicate with passengers. This new regulation was announced by Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik, who also stated that an inspection campaign commenced statewide on Thursday to enforce this rule. During the inspections, drivers lacking proficiency in ... Read more Maharashtra Mandates Marathi for Commercial Drivers to Enhance Passenger Communication
13 children rescued from garment unit in Mumbai
