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Maharashtra Minister's Relative Arrested For Cheating A Man Of Rs 2.17 Crore

Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan acknowledged Tanay was a distant relative and that criminal cases had been registered against him.

NDTV 13 Aug 2026 12:48 pm

Maharashtra FDA suspends licences of 4 Domino's outlets amid special drive

The action came as part of a special drive covering 104 chain restaurant establishments across Maharashtra

Business Standard 13 Aug 2026 12:00 pm

Government of Kerala Partners with SAS to Strengthen Social Welfare Schemes Delivery using Artificial Intelligence

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 13: As governments increasingly turn to data and artificial intelligence to deliver more targeted and efficient public services, the Government of Kerala is taking its next step in that journey. To support the state's digital transformation initiatives, Kerala State IT Mission (KSITM) has selected SAS, a global leader in Data and AI, as a strategic analytics partner to strengthen governance, service delivery, and accountability across social welfare programs.

Business Standard 13 Aug 2026 12:00 pm

Marathi mandatory for cab drivers in Maharashtra? New rules may suspend licences

Maharashtra plans to make Marathi language knowledge mandatory for all cab drivers. Drivers failing to meet this requirement face potential license suspension or cancellation. The state transport minister confirmed the August 15 deadline for compliance. This rule aims to improve communication and ensure safer journeys for passengers.

The Economic Times 13 Aug 2026 11:52 am

Marathi mandatory for cab drivers in Maharashtra? New rules may suspend licences

Maharashtra plans to make Marathi language knowledge mandatory for all cab drivers. Drivers failing to meet this requirement face potential license suspension or cancellation. The state transport minister confirmed the August 15 deadline for compliance. This rule aims to improve communication and ensure safer journeys for passengers.

The Economic Times 13 Aug 2026 11:52 am

How Tamil Nadu invested in sustained awareness and building trust to shape its organ donation programme

About 72% of deceased organ donations in the country happens in five States - Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka. Southern states have done well in terms of creating awareness on organ donations

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 11:13 am

Marathi mandatory for auto, taxi and cab drivers in Maharashtra from Aug 18

The rule applies to drivers of commercial passenger vehicles, including autorickshaws, taxis and app-based motor cabs fitted with electronic meters

Business Standard 13 Aug 2026 10:04 am

Maharashtra: Sixth arrest made in Nanded man's murder over unpaid loan

The latest arrest was made as police continued their investigation into the killing of Inderjit Singh Bawari, who was allegedly attacked following a dispute linked to an unpaid loan

Mid Day 13 Aug 2026 10:04 am

Maharashtra: 27 held as police raid three gambling dens in Latur

The raids were carried out by a special team from the Nanded police range as part of a drive against illegal activities in the district. Police also launched a helpline called 'Khabar' to allow people to report illegal businesses and gambling activities

Mid Day 13 Aug 2026 9:55 am

Delhi and northwest braces for more rain as IMD forecasts widespread showers

Delhi and parts of northwest India are likely to receive widespread rainfall over the coming days, with the IMD forecasting rain across Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi on August 14-15

Mid Day 13 Aug 2026 9:54 am

Jharkhand students refuse to call off protest, seek JPSC-JSSC reforms

Student protests over alleged irregularities and paper leaks in Jharkhands JPSC and JSSC recruitment examinations continued on Thursday, with protesters demanding reforms, accountability and cancellation of the CGL exam

Mid Day 13 Aug 2026 9:44 am

A political realignment in Maharashtra? Supriya Sule's car ride with BJP's Vinod Tawde fuels speculation

The political atmosphere in Maharashtra remains abuzz amid speculations that the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) could join the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). These speculations further intensified after NCP(SP)'s working president Supriya Sule and BJP's national general secretary Vinod Tawde were seen traveling in the same car in Delhi on Wednesday night.

India TV 13 Aug 2026 9:35 am

Ukraine strikes Novorossiysk with drones, missiles and unmanned boats

Ukraine launched a major overnight attack on Russias Black Sea port city of Novorossiysk, damaging two major grain terminals, according to reports. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukrainian forces also targeted Russias naval base in the city using drones, missiles and unmanned boats

Mid Day 13 Aug 2026 9:33 am

Six killed in suspected Houthi attack as US disables cargo ship near Pakistan

Shipping tensions escalated on Tuesday as a suspected Houthi attack on a cargo vessel in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait killed four crew members and two Yemeni rescuers. Separately, the US military said a Navy helicopter fired two Hellfire missiles to disable a Panama-flagged cargo ship accused of violating a US blockade of Iranian ports

Mid Day 13 Aug 2026 9:31 am

Crab grows too large to escape plastic bottle after entering as juvenile

Researchers in Okinawa, Japan, found a live crab trapped inside a plastic bottle drifting about 500 metres off Sesoko Island. The crab had likely entered the bottle as a juvenile but grew too large to escape, surviving for around two months on young fish and algae

Mid Day 13 Aug 2026 9:25 am

Dronabinol eases PTSD nightmares for more than half of participants in study

Researchers at Charit Universittsmedizin Berlin have examined whether Dronabinol, a prescription medicine containing THC, can help people with PTSD experiencing recurring nightmares. More than half of participants responded to the treatment, while over a third reported that their nightmares disappeared completely

Mid Day 13 Aug 2026 9:23 am

Rail Traffic Disrupted in Pune Due to Train Incident, Services Resume After Repairs

Pune, August 13: Rail traffic in Pune, Maharashtra, faced significant disruptions due to an incident involving an express train. The train collided with livestock between Hadapsar and Lonikand, causing delays for several hours. However, repair work continued overnight, and services resumed at 7:35 AM on Thursday after power was restored to the overhead equipment (OHE). ... Read more Rail Traffic Disrupted in Pune Due to Train Incident, Services Resume After Repairs

Morningstar 13 Aug 2026 9:19 am

Beijing floods as Chinas strongest typhoon this year triggers heavy rain

Chinas strongest typhoon of the year battered Beijing with intense rain, flooding major roads and leaving vehicles stranded as the storm swept across large parts of the country. The capital issued its second-highest rainstorm warning

Mid Day 13 Aug 2026 9:19 am

US revokes 600-plus visas as Trump administration targets birth tourism

The United States has revoked more than 600 visas from foreign nationals as part of a new campaign targeting birth tourism, the State Department said. A newly established task force is reviewing visa holders travel histories and working to identify people who allegedly travelled to the US to give birth or facilitated such trips

Mid Day 13 Aug 2026 9:13 am

Trump claims US has total control of Strait of Hormuz, says we will keep it

US President Donald Trump said Washington has total control over the Strait of Hormuz and indicated that the US intends to retain its hold over the strategic waterway

Mid Day 13 Aug 2026 9:07 am

Enjoy delicious keema pav in Mumbai at these restaurants

There is nothing quite like the rains hitting the streets while you tuck into a plate of spicy, robust keema pav. This working class staple has evolved into the citys obsession. And, here are our favourite spots this season

Mid Day 13 Aug 2026 9:05 am

Five Baloch youths allegedly killed in fake encounter in Panjgur

Baloch human rights organisations have alleged that Pakistani forces killed five young men in a fake encounter in Panjgurs Cheedagi region on August 10

Mid Day 13 Aug 2026 9:02 am

Prajwal Revanna moved out of VIP cell after mobile phone recovery

Former MP Prajwal Revanna, serving a life sentence in a rape case, was shifted from the VIP section to a normal cell at Bengaluru Central Prison after a mobile phone was reportedly recovered from his barrack

Mid Day 13 Aug 2026 8:51 am

West Bengal announces Rs 10 crore assistance for flood-hit Assam

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari described the flood situation in neighbouring Assam as terrifying and announced Rs 10 crore in financial assistance for the flood-hit state. Addressing the Assembly on Wednesday

Mid Day 13 Aug 2026 8:48 am

Mid-Day Opinion:Make Bandra East skywalk walkable again

This papers spot check did find hawkers on the skywalk and people sleeping or camping along it with their belongings

Mid Day 13 Aug 2026 8:43 am

Mid-Day Opinion: Kanga Leagues inevitable times

Why the 79th edition of Mumbais popular monsoon cricket league, beginning on August 15, will not be as star-studded as the 1986 edition 40 years ago

Mid Day 13 Aug 2026 8:41 am

Mumbai biker on the way to Bastar killed in road accident

The woman, Riddhi Divyesh Thakkar, 24, was a resident of Maharashtras Borivali (West), and part of a group of 20 bikers who had planned a tour from Raipur to Bastar

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 8:33 am

Vascon Engineers bags order worth Rs 126 crore

Vascon Engineers has received a work order worth Rs 126.39 crore from the Executive Engineer, Public Works Department, Arvi Division, Wardha-Nagpur, Maharashtra, for the development of a 300-bed general hospital at Wardha-Nagpur.

Business Standard 13 Aug 2026 8:04 am

Eknath Shinde Accuses Opposition Of Stalling Parliament To Avoid Debate Led by Amit Shah

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has accused the opposition of creating a political stunt and obstructing Parliament to avoid debate. Shinde claimed the opposition fears Union Home Minister Amit Shah's intervention, saying Shah would expose its position during parliamentary discussions.

NDTV 13 Aug 2026 7:38 am

Five Stocks To Buy Today: IDFC First Bank, Bank of Maharashtra, Pfizer Among Others

From stop losses to price targets, analysts' morning calls outline all you need to know about these stocks.

NDTV 13 Aug 2026 6:49 am

Maharashtra Voter List Update: Nearly 1.8 Million Names at Risk of Removal

Mumbai, August 13: The ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in Maharashtra has revealed that out of a total of 9,78,54,049 voters, 9,69,54,766 voters (99.08 percent) have received enumeration forms. However, Chief Electoral Officer S. Chokalingam announced in a press conference that only 7,60,98,153 forms (77.77 percent) have been signed and returned in ... Read more Maharashtra Voter List Update: Nearly 1.8 Million Names at Risk of Removal

Morningstar 13 Aug 2026 3:05 am

Janhavi wins bronze in state athletics meet

The Times of India 13 Aug 2026 2:19 am

HC stays hockey ground takeover, tells div commr to act on VHA plea

Take Decision In 6 Weeks, Says HC

The Times of India 13 Aug 2026 2:00 am

Nagpurs Shruti scales new high in Nigeria

The Times of India 13 Aug 2026 1:57 am

Shift ashramshala pupils by Aug 15, says minister

The Times of India 13 Aug 2026 1:20 am

Big reforms in recruitment exams: Maha sets up panel

The Times of India 13 Aug 2026 1:15 am

PoP ceiling caves in at Jamsawali Hanuman Mandir

The Times of India 13 Aug 2026 1:15 am

Another Boeing Grounded As Critical Part Removed

The Times of India 13 Aug 2026 1:15 am

Dialysis To New Kidney To Doctorate: Tale Of Grit

The Times of India 13 Aug 2026 1:13 am

Uncollectable SIR forms: BLOs, netas to trace 9.6L voters

The Times of India 13 Aug 2026 1:08 am

LAD students bring Indias handloom diversity on ramp

The Times of India 13 Aug 2026 1:06 am

NMC Unveils Citywide Drainage Overhaul Plan Before HC

The Times of India 13 Aug 2026 1:05 am

Vidarbha rain deficit widens as monsoon takes a brief break

The Times of India 13 Aug 2026 1:05 am

Garbage collection drops by 400 tonnes

The Times of India 13 Aug 2026 1:04 am

Viral reels to drive TB awareness in Maharashtra

The Times of India 13 Aug 2026 12:27 am

Two lose lives in multi-vehicle accident on Shirur bypass

The Times of India 13 Aug 2026 12:25 am

Elderly siblings killed in accident in Pargaon

The Times of India 13 Aug 2026 12:24 am

Chikhali man loses Rs84L in online share trading fraud

The Times of India 13 Aug 2026 12:23 am

Additional 290 MLD sewage to be treated by Dec

The Times of India 13 Aug 2026 12:23 am

Kothrud Model SRO ready to roll out, inauguration soon

The Times of India 12 Aug 2026 11:32 pm

NCP leader Zeeshan Siddique receives death threat, Absconding gangster sends threatening audio

NCP leader Zeeshan Siddique on Wednesday received a death threat. Absconding gangster Zeeshan Akhtar issued the death threat. He sent the threatening audio message just a short while ago. Zeeshan Akhtar has sent the threatening audio directly to Zeeshan Siddique. Notably, Zeeshan Siddique is currently not in India, however, after receiving the threatening audio, he informed Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti about the matter.

India TV 12 Aug 2026 11:23 pm

FDA takes big action against 4 Domino's Pizza outlets in Maharashtra for violating food safety norms

In a significant development, the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday suspended the food business licences of four Domino's Pizza outlets in the state including three in Mumbai for alleged violations of food safety and hygiene norms. The fourth outlet is located in Satara district of western Maharashtra, said the FDA headed by IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe in a statement and added that the action was part of a special drive against chain restaurants.

India TV 12 Aug 2026 11:08 pm

For I-Day, Reception (At Home) at Rashtrapati Bhavan to showcase countrys cultural heritage

Around 35 artists from the four States of Chhattisgarh, Goa, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra will present folk dances and musical traditions, including Maharashtras Lavani and Songhi Mukhawate

The Hindu 12 Aug 2026 10:56 pm

Cops bust Nashik Kumbh Mela fake work order scam, two held in Rs 305-cr fraud

According to police, the suspects allegedly cheated a complainant of Rs 2.17 crore after promising to help him secure a housekeeping contract linked to the Kumbh Mela

Mid Day 12 Aug 2026 10:42 pm