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.
'3 Disturbing Findings': FDA Chief Tukaram Mundhe Warns on Edible Oil Sale in Maharashtra
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
MGP ahead in Ponda, says Sudin Dhavalikar, cites internal survey
Panaji: The Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) has claimed that currently it tops in the Ponda electoral constituency as far as the prospects at the state assembly election are concerned. Power Minister and MGP leader, Ramakrishna Sudin Dhavalikar said that his party stands very strong in Ponda if the political equations are considered. Quoting a latest []
Cops recover 22 stolen motorcycles, electrician held
Night patrol under lens as goons target rly passengers
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
When classrooms became mystery rooms, students turned investigators
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Rs 67 lakh job fraud on promise of Pune civic body jobs
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
CMs dig at Rahul event reveals he is losing ground: Sapkal
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Standing committee approves batch-mix asphalt plant in Shindewadi
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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
Whos the gangsters moll? Love triangle ends with blood on street
Corporators Turn Up Heat On OCW Over Inflated Water Bills
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Rs70,000 stolen from temple donation box
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No Marathi, No Ride: 5 autowallahs face notice
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NMC Oks 900% garbage fine hike, tougher penalties for 52 nuisances
Hindi speech sparks war of words
Fadnavis Accuses Congress of Appeasement Over Vande Mataram Decision
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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
Maharashtra to translate Mahatma Phules works into seven languages
BMC plans user fee on bulk waste generators as SWM revenue falls short of target
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
Man poses as transgender, enters flat on pretext of curing evil eye and rapes airhostess in Mumbai
Major Action by FDA in Pune: Three Hotels Licenses Suspended,
Pune, August 20: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of Maharashtra has taken significant action against hotels and restaurants in Pune under the Safe Food, Safe Drug, Safe Maharashtra campaign. A special inspection conducted between August 17 and 20 revealed violations of food safety regulations, unsanitary conditions, and unauthorized storage of food items. As a ... Read more Major Action by FDA in Pune: Three Hotels Licenses Suspended, 19.90 Lakhs Worth of Suspicious Food Seized
Mumbai mayor Ritu Tawde denies writing letter recommending Shrenik Kotecha as BMC education advisor
238 AC local train rakes split among 3 railway factories, first supply in 2027
Bombay High Court asks BMC to explain how SRA scheme was permitted on Dhobi Ghat clothes-drying land
Tukaram Mundhe bans loose edible oil in Maharashtra, warns of up to 7 years in jail
Tukaram Mundhe bans loose edible oil in Maharashtra warns of up to years in jail
Shweta Tiwari raised hygiene concerns after allegedly finding a cockroach at her home following a cold drink delivery. She shared a video of the insect and tagged the delivery platform and Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Munde, urging action. T
Enforcement Directorate seizes Rs 1 crore in Mumbai crypto fraud case
BMC faces flak for poor mosquito-control measures
Abhijeet Dipke of CJP demanded Minister Dada Bhuse's resignation over poor school conditions. He stated students receive worse facilities than ministers' dogs, highlighting lack of basic amenities. Dipke urged voters to prioritize education and hold leaders accountable for student welfare. He criticized politicians for focusing on religion instead of children's futures. The CJP also raised concerns about safe access to schools and unhygienic conditions.
Maharashtra medical education dept resumes homeopath registrations in modern medicine
Person climbs atop Mumbai local at Vikhroli, services hit after OHE power cut
Dispute over seat turns ugly, disabled commuter pushed off moving local in Mumbai, dies
UBT, Cong, MNS, residents to stage protest to save open spaces at Bandra ground on Sunday
Maharashtra begins inspection drive on Marathi, 1,268 drivers issued notices, what will happen next?
The knowledge of conversational Marathi has been made mandatory for commercial passenger vehicle drivers in Maharashtra by the state government to ensure better communication with passengers. An inspection drive to enforce this rule started across the state on Thursday. Drivers found lacking adequate knowledge of conversational Marathi during inspections will be issued a notice and required to learn the language within one month. Failure to learn Marathi within the stipulated period will result in the suspension of the driver's badge for three months.
Rs 10 lakh fine, jail possible: Maharashtra FDA toughens edible oil sale rules
The order also empowers authorities to suspend or cancel licences, significantly raising the stakes for businesses across the edible oil supply chain
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has tightened its crackdown on adulteration and regulatory violations in the edible oil sector. Under its 'Safe Food, Safe Drugs, Safe Maharashtra' campaign, the FDA has issued a compliance order for businesses involved in the edible oil trade. Under the leadership of FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, the department has directed strict compliance with food safety norms covering the entire chain, from production and packaging to storage, transportation, distribution and sale. The order applies across the edible oil business ecosystem. The Maharashtra FDA is the state's regulatory authority for food safety and enforces the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, along with related rules and regulations.
Key points of the FDA crackdown on edible oil: All you need to know
Here are the 12 key rules consumers and sellers need to know as Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe tightens the noose on edible oil violations, with hefty penalties for non-compliance
Versova-Bandra Sea Link project: Fishermen to get compensation, says Shinde
Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde made the announcement during an online meeting with officials to review issues faced by fishing communities affected by the infrastructure project
'Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' not Congress event, it's open to all'
The 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' programme began in Kota in Rajasthan, followed by programmes in Dehradun and Prayagraj. The Pune event will be the fourth programme under the campaign and will focus specifically on girl students
Mundhe urges people not to buy loose edible oil
Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has urged consumers to avoid buying loose or unsealed edible oil due to safety concerns, announcing a compliance order for the entire edible oil sector after detecting widespread violations, including adulteration and improper packaging.
Walmik Karad getting special treatment at jail, alleges alleges victim's brother
Dhananjay Deshmukh submitted a memorandum to the Inspector General of Prisons, Pune, on Wednesday, raising concerns over the alleged facilities being provided to accused Walmik Karad
Maharashtra cracks down on loose edible oil sales, 497 manufacturers under scanner
Maharashtras FDA has put 497 edible oil manufacturers under scrutiny after detecting unlicensed operations, adulteration and unauthorised blending. Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe said the crackdown also targets loose edible oil sales.
Maharashtra cracks down on loose edible oil sales, 497 manufacturers under scanner
Maharashtras FDA has put 497 edible oil manufacturers under scrutiny after detecting unlicensed operations, adulteration and unauthorised blending. Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe said the crackdown also targets loose edible oil sales.
Two passengers held with 260 gm gold-like powder concealed in pants
During a detailed security check, CISF personnel detected two packets containing gold-like metal in powdered form. The packets were allegedly stitched and concealed at waist level inside the passengers' trousers, officials said
Pune study finds smartphone-based AI system demonstrating high accuracy in detecting eye diseases
Prateek Tulsani, Tanishka Kalbhairav Win UTT National Ranking TT Titles
Prateek Tulsani of Maharashtra clinched the U-15 boys' title, while Tanishka Kalbhairav of Karnataka secured the U-11 girls' title at the UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships. Tulsani delivered a commanding performance, whereas Kalbhairav showed remarkable resilience to win her final.
Prayagraj: Train operations shifted from Rambagh to Jhunsi amid waterlogging
Prayagraj city is flooded following heavy rainfall over the last 24 hours. Rambagh station is located in a low-lying area, and water has accumulated in its yard. Efforts are being made to drain the water, but it is flowing back, North Eastern Railway CPRO said
Maharashtra Forest Department Kolara Tourism Gate Manager Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline
Maharashtra Forest Department Recruitment 2026 for 1 post of Kolara Tourism Gate Manager. Candidates with Graduate Can Apply Offline. The last date to apply offline is 28-08-2026. The candidate shall apply offline through Maharashtra Forest Department official website.
Harry-Meghan and the royal family: A timeline of the rift and reconciliation
Prince Harry and Meghan are set to return to the UK without resuming their roles as working royals. From their 2018 wedding and 2020 royal exit to legal battles and recent meetings with King Charles, here is a timeline of their relationship with the royal family
Nexdigm Accelerates Delivery of AI-Enabled Transfer Pricing Solutions, by Investing in infer360
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 20: Nexdigm a leading Indian-origin firm with a global presence and a provider of professional services, consulting, and outsourcing solutions, today announced a strategic alliance with infer360, an AI-native transfer pricing platform built by seasoned transfer pricing experts and former Big Four leaders. Combining deep domain expertise with decades of advisory experience, this alliance will deliver an integrated, technology-led transfer pricing solution for multinational enterprises across the globe.
The court was hearing the matter on the 937-hectare mining project in Maharashtras Gadchiroli district and its potential impact on tiger movement corridors and wildlife habitat
Weather Tomorrow August 21: Several areas in India are bracing for heavy rainfall, prompting new weather alerts. On August 21, Delhi and Punjab can expect light to moderate showers accompanied by thunderstorms. Meanwhile, Maharashtra is preparing for morning storms, and Jammu and Kashmir are likely to have a mix of sunny and cloudy weather.
How Maharashtra is planning stamp duty relief for property buyers
How Maharashtra is planning stamp duty relief for property buyers
