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Pakistan Blast: 1 Killed, 9 Injured in South Waziristan Explosion

One person was killed and nine others injured after an improvised explosive device attached to a motorcycle exploded in a busy marketplace in South Waziristan, police said

Mid Day 28 Aug 2026 4:52 pm

Speak Hindi, Well Beat You: MNS Leader Amit Thackeray Warns Auto Drivers Amid Marathi Row

MNS leader Amit Thackerays warning comes after Maharashtra gave auto, taxi and cab drivers another year to learn functional Marathi.

The LogicaI Indian 28 Aug 2026 4:44 pm

HCLTech helps German firm set up GCC in Pune

The Times of India 28 Aug 2026 4:42 pm

WATCH | Marathi mandate: Non-Marathi auto drivers celebrate one-year extension

The Maharashtra government has given non-Marathi autorickshaw and taxi drivers one more year to acquire working knowledge of Marathi. Auto and taxi unions welcomed the decision, saying the extension will protect livelihoods and give drivers enough time to learn the language

Mid Day 28 Aug 2026 4:24 pm

US envoy says India plans to buy battle-tested Javelin anti-tank system

India is planning to procure the US-made Javelin anti-tank missile system, US Ambassador Sergio Gor said, with the proposed acquisition also opening up possibilities for co-production between New Delhi and Washington

Mid Day 28 Aug 2026 4:18 pm

Maha drivers hail Marathi learning deadline extension

The Maharashtra government has extended the deadline for autorickshaw and taxi drivers to acquire working knowledge of Marathi by one year, a decision welcomed by unions who say it removes the immediate threat to their livelihoods.

Rediff 28 Aug 2026 4:13 pm

'Kanda Express' carrying 453.65 tonnes of onion from Nashik reaches Delhi amid its rising prices

Amid rising prices of onions in the country, the first 'Kanda Express', a dedicated rail rake carrying about 453.65 tonnes of onion from Nashik in Maharashtra, arrived in Delhi on Friday. This has been done...

India TV 28 Aug 2026 3:58 pm

Supriya Sule remembers Ajit Pawar on Raksha Bandhan, says his absence left unfillable void

NCP(SP) MP Supriya Sule remembered her late brother and former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Raksha Bandhan, saying his sudden death has left an unfillable void. Recalling their childhood memories, sibling bond and family moments

IBTimes 28 Aug 2026 3:54 pm

2 women killed as speeding car rams scooter in Pune

The Times of India 28 Aug 2026 3:34 pm

Norway's King Harald V dies at 89, tributes pour in from world leaders

The royal palace announced his death, after which his son Crown Prince Haakon automatically succeeded him to the throne. Harald had been Europe's oldest reigning monarch and served as Norway's king since 1991

Mid Day 28 Aug 2026 3:29 pm

Manoj Jarange warns of five-phase march to Mumbai if demands unmet

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil has warned that six crore Marathas could march to Mumbai in five phases if the Maharashtra government fails to meet demands over Kunbi caste certificates. He plans to begin an indefinite hunger strike on August 29

Mid Day 28 Aug 2026 3:12 pm

10 Wrong Answers: WhatsApp Chats Reveal Maharashtra Paper Leak Details

The exam was conducted on March 22, and Rituja Patil allegedly got the paper two days in advance, on March 20. She secured the seventh rank.

NDTV 28 Aug 2026 2:51 pm

Sanjay Raut alleges Delhi pressure behind Fadnavis Marathi driver rule

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has given autorickshaw and taxi drivers one year to learn functional Marathi. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut alleged the extension came under pressure from Delhi, while driver unions welcomed the move

Mid Day 28 Aug 2026 2:45 pm

MP Rajgarh bus accident: 4 killed, 11 injured as sleeper bus crashes into bridge

The accident occurred around 8.30 a.m. on the Bhopal bypass bridge in Biaora when the bus lost control while negotiating a curve and rammed into the bridge wall, Rajgarh Superintendent of Police (SP), Amit Tolani said

Mid Day 28 Aug 2026 2:04 pm

Maharashtra Gives Auto, Taxi Drivers One Year to Learn Functional Marathi

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers will get one year to learn functional Marathi, with no action taken against them during this period for not meeting the language requirement.

The Times of India 28 Aug 2026 1:46 pm

Maharashtra Governments Decision Welcomed by Auto and Taxi Drivers: One Year to Learn Marathi

Mumbai, August 28: The Maharashtra government has made a significant announcement regarding auto-rickshaw, taxi, and cab drivers across the state. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis declared that all drivers working in the state will be given one year to learn functional Marathi. This decision has garnered various reactions from the drivers. An auto driver expressed during ... Read more Maharashtra Governments Decision Welcomed by Auto and Taxi Drivers: One Year to Learn Marathi

Morningstar 28 Aug 2026 1:44 pm

Maharashtra Gives Auto, Taxi Drivers 1 Year To Learn Marathi After Protests

Fadnavis pauses punitive action as drivers seek time, training and clarity over Maharashtra's Marathi language rule.

The LogicaI Indian 28 Aug 2026 1:31 pm

Mumbaikars are making their own Bappa

The Times of India 28 Aug 2026 1:06 pm

Nepal floods: No impact on Gandak River in Bihar yet, Gopalganj residents say

Nepal flash floods have raised concerns in Bihar, but the Gandak River water level remains normal in Gopalganj. Authorities are monitoring the situation after flooding in Rasuwa, while Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary said the state's flood situation is stabilising

Mid Day 28 Aug 2026 1:02 pm

Kanda Express arrives in Delhi with 453 tonnes of onion to curb price rise

The first 'Kanda Express', a dedicated rail rake carrying 453.65 tonnes of onion from Nashik, Maharashtra, has arrived in Delhi to boost supplies and help rein in soaring prices, with the onion to be sold at a subsidised rate of Rs 35 per kg.

Rediff 28 Aug 2026 12:42 pm

Dausa bus crash: Driver killed, 30 injured on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway

The accident occurred near Gudliya on a stretch of the expressway in Dausa. Police have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances that led to the collision

Mid Day 28 Aug 2026 12:41 pm

Delhi Police arrests couple over alleged Pakistan-linked espionage network

The Special Cells Northern Range received information about a Pakistan-backed espionage network operating in Delhi-NCR. During the investigation, police uncovered a network involved in obtaining Indian SIM cards and sending them to Pakistan, where they were purportedly used to access sensitive information

Mid Day 28 Aug 2026 12:20 pm

Nepal floods: 37 Maharashtra pilgrims stranded in Saga leave for Kathmandu

After receiving information about their situation, Fadnavis contacted the Ministry of External Affairs and sought necessary assistance to facilitate their safe journey from Saga to Kathmandu. The CMO also shared a list of all 37 pilgrims and said the group had safely begun its journey towards Kathmandu

Mid Day 28 Aug 2026 12:18 pm

Mastek Ltd leads gainers in 'A' group

Just Dial Ltd, Tejas Networks Ltd, Ather Energy Ltd and Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Ltd are among the other gainers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 28 August 2026.

Business Standard 28 Aug 2026 12:04 pm

Konkan Railway Office Boy/Helper/Khalasi Recruitment 2026

Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) has invited applications for 30 Office Boy/Helper/Khalasi posts on a fixed-term contract basis in its Mechanical/Project Department, for an initial period of one year. Selection is entirely through a walk-in interview on 10 September 2026 at Ratnagiri, Maharashtra there is no online or postal application.

FreeJobAlert 28 Aug 2026 11:59 am

Kanda Express carrying 453 tonnes of onion reaches Delhi as prices surge

The first 'Kanda Express', a dedicated rail rake, carrying about 453.65 tonnes of onion from Nashik in Maharashtra arrived in Delhi on Friday, as part of the government's efforts to boost supplies in the national capital and nearby cities and rein in prices. The first Kanda Express, carrying 453.65 tonnes of onion in 21 wagons, reached the national capital in the morning, Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare told PTI. The onion, stored at Nashik, will be sold at a subsidised rate of Rs 35 per kg in Delhi-NCR. Some of the stock will also be sent to nearby cities such as Chandigarh, Ludhiana and Jammu, she said. The Centre currently holds about 1.21 lakh tonnes of onion as buffer stock under the Price Stabilisation Fund. Khare said a Kanda Express rake bound for Chennai would be loaded on Friday, followed by rakes for three other destinations -- Madurai, Ernakulam and Guwahati -- one after another. The impact of the buffer stock release is expected to bring down retail onion pri

Business Standard 28 Aug 2026 11:52 am

Nepal Floods: 37 Maharashtra Pilgrims Stranded In Tibet Head To Kathmandu

Pilgrims from Thane, Pune, Raigad, Alibag, and Dombivli, left Saga, Tibet around 6 am via the Nyalam check-post and is travelling safely towards the Nepalese capital.

Deccan Chronicle 28 Aug 2026 11:46 am

NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule remembers late brother Ajit Pawar on Raksha Bandhan

On Raksha Bandhan, NCP(SP) MP Supriya Sule remembered her late brother and former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, recalling their childhood bond and saying his absence has left a void that can never be filled

Mid Day 28 Aug 2026 11:45 am

Nepal flood: 37 pilgrims from Maharashtra stranded in Tibet

Mumbai, Aug 28 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said that 37 pilgrims from Maharashtra stranded in Saga, Tibet, after completing the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra have departed safely via the Nyalm Check Post route to Kathmandu. The Maharashtra CMO, in a post on X, said, The 37 pilgrims from Thane, Pune, Alibag, Raigad, and []

bhaskarlive 28 Aug 2026 11:34 am

Maharashtra activist announces hunger strike in Jalna from August 29

Rannaware said he had previously staged two agitations seeking the establishment and strengthening of the Mahamandal. He alleged that even after its formation, only a small number of employees had been appointed and called for greater government support

Mid Day 28 Aug 2026 11:13 am

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Gives 1 Year To Cab, Auto Drivers To Learn Marathi

The decision assumes political significance ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections scheduled for February 2027

Deccan Chronicle 28 Aug 2026 11:12 am

Sterlite Technologies transitions to 100% green power glass manufacturing operations

Sterlite Technologies (STL), recently, has moved a significant share of its electricity sourcing away from conventional fossil-fuel-based grid power to '100% Green Power' generated from wind and solar sources. The transition covers four of the company's four manufacturing plants in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad), Maharashtra. The shift has been enabled through Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL). This transition is expected to deliver a ~65% market-based scope 2 emission reduction in OF & OFC plants, representing a significant reduction in the emissions across participating plants.

Business Standard 28 Aug 2026 10:51 am

US FDA approves updated Covid-19 vaccines for 2026-27 immunisation season

The US FDA has approved updated Covid-19 vaccines from Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech and Novavax-Sanofi for the 2026-27 immunisation season. The shots are approved for people aged 65 and older and younger high-risk individuals, with age eligibility varying by vaccine

Mid Day 28 Aug 2026 10:31 am

Thane woman learns her bank account used in cyber fraud cases; ends life

According to police, Pandaram became increasingly anxious after authorities informed her that her Bank of Maharashtra account had allegedly been used in connection with online fraud cases reported in different parts of the country

Mid Day 28 Aug 2026 10:17 am

Nepal floods: 290 Indians out of contact, 63 workers affected

The Ministry also said that 63 Indian workers at the Trishuli-I project in Rasuwa district are among those affected, including 21 from Tamil Nadu who had travelled for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

Mid Day 28 Aug 2026 9:34 am

Donald Trump threatens tariffs on Canadian cars, says US is being ripped off

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller were present during the Oval Office event

Mid Day 28 Aug 2026 9:29 am

Mailardevpally Police seize banned gutkha worth Rs 7.5L, 1 held

Hyderabad: Mailardevpally Police arrested a man for allegedly transporting banned gutkha worth Rs 7.5 lakh in a truck parked in the area, police said on Thursday, August 27. The accused was identified as Anwar Mansur Sayyad, 40, a driver from Sangli district in Maharashtra. Acting on a tip-off about a DCM vehicle loaded with prohibited 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 .

The Siasat Daily 28 Aug 2026 9:18 am

US pledges USD 500,000, WHO sends medical supplies to Nepal

US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison M Hooker said she spoke with Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal about the ongoing search-and-rescue efforts, including urgent efforts to locate missing US citizens

Mid Day 28 Aug 2026 9:14 am

BMC school used to tether goats? Corporators demand probe

The Times of India 28 Aug 2026 9:14 am

PM Narendra Modi: Indias Olympic medal tally can rise with wider participation

In the Olympics, there are so many different sports... Indian teams dont even participate in half of them, which means that we are not competing for a major chunk of the medal tally, Modi said

Mid Day 28 Aug 2026 9:06 am

China issues alert as barrier lake near Tibet-Nepal border risks major breach

China's Ministry of Water Resources issued the alert for the Tibet Autonomous Region on Thursday night, citing concerns over the barrier lake that formed near the confluence of the Chhochen Khola and Purepu Tsangpo rivers

Mid Day 28 Aug 2026 9:02 am

Subhash Chandra to pay Rs 6.5 crore against Rs 22,006 crore claims

NCLT Member (Judicial) Nilesh Sharma, ruling as a third member, approved the plan under Section 114 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), rejecting objections by lenders that the recovery was too meagre to merit approval

Mid Day 28 Aug 2026 9:00 am

Suicide point: ZP member seeks protection wall at Khavdya Hill

Tragedy unfolded in the Tisgaon area of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on August 21 when three members of a family - Murlidhar Chandgude, 48, his wife Sangita, and their 19-year-old son Kunal - died after falling from Khavdya Hill

Mid Day 28 Aug 2026 8:53 am

Donald Trump renames Lake Ontario Lake America amid Canada trade war

The executive order Trump signed shows that the changes are supposed to be made within 30 days. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected the move, invoking the lake's Indigenous roots and noting that the name predates both Canadian Confederation and the US Declaration of Independence

Mid Day 28 Aug 2026 8:47 am

Can vendors on Hill Road be managed better?

Now, post yet another clean up drive, stalls encroaching the Hill Road footpath have come up again, days after demolition

Mid Day 28 Aug 2026 8:44 am

Russia launches massive overnight missile, drone strikes across Ukraine

Ukraine is desperately short of US-made Patriot air defence missiles that can counter Russia's ballistic missiles, and Moscow's fast-flying jet-powered drones have brought another challenge since the Russian military's full-scale invasion began four-and-a-half-years ago

Mid Day 28 Aug 2026 8:41 am

Military action against Iran not over: US President Donald Trump

Speaking to reporters, Trump said Iran was facing significant pressure and suggested that its ability to sustain military operations had been weakened

Mid Day 28 Aug 2026 8:39 am

Yayoi Kusama, iconic Japanese avant-garde artist, dies at 97

Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama, known for her polka-dot canvases, pumpkin sculptures and Infinity Mirror Rooms, has died at 97 after a celebrated career spanning decades

Mid Day 28 Aug 2026 8:33 am

Odisha: 2 Chinese survivors brought to Paradip after bulk carrier sinks

The Indian Coast Guard brought two Chinese survivors to Paradip after Panama-flagged bulk carrier MV Ocean Winner sank off Odishas coast with 24 crew members on August 22

Mid Day 28 Aug 2026 8:24 am

Red-winged blackbirds avoid attacking rattlesnakes despite defending nests

A Behavioral Ecology study found red-winged blackbirds aggressively attacked gopher snakes but largely avoided rattlesnake models, suggesting they retain an instinctive caution toward vipers

Mid Day 28 Aug 2026 8:20 am

Marathi mandate: Sarnaik says drivers' one-year rule will not affect livelihoods

The Maharashtra government has decided to provide drivers of public transport vehicles with a one-year period to learn and become proficient in Marathi

Mid Day 28 Aug 2026 8:20 am

Nepal flood tragedy: 359 dead, over 900 missing; 300 Indians feared missing

Nepals Bhote Koshi River flood has killed 359 people and left over 900 missing, including hundreds of foreign nationals, as rescue teams search affected areas and hydropower projects

Mid Day 28 Aug 2026 8:14 am

Maharashtra: Auto, taxi drivers get a year to learn Marathi: Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced a one-year period for auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers to learn functional Marathi, with no action against those who do not know the language during this period.

Mid Day 28 Aug 2026 8:05 am

Eknath Shinde video calls Maharashtra residents stranded in Nepal floods

More than 80 people from Maharashtra are reported to be stranded in Nepal, according to preliminary information collected by the State Emergency Operation Center (SEOC), Maharashtra

Mid Day 28 Aug 2026 8:04 am

Understanding tariff, and the hike

The recent power tariff hike in Jammu and Kashmir has created quite a fierce debate on the social media and amongst the society. Many statistics were tossed around in news reports about the hike in different categories of consumers, the cost of purchase of energy and the recovery thereof. The standard practice across the country is to determine the tariff every year. In case of J&K it was last done in 2023 and hence was overdue. As a matter of fact, this exercise should have been completed before the start of the financial year i.e., latest by end of March. It is now being done after five months into the current financial year. As per the Electricity Act of 2003, electricity tariff is determined by the appropriate electricity regulatory commission. For state distribution utilities (like JPDCL and KPDCL), the State Electricity Regulatory Commission (SERC) decides retail supply tariffs for consumers within the state. Prior to reorganisation of the State in 2019, Jammu & Kashmir had its State Electricity Regulatory Commission (SERC) which determined the tariff. After the reorganisation SERC was replaced by Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC). The operating principles of the Commission, however, remain the same i.e., to determine tariff in a transparent way while being guided by the need to ensure efficiency, protect consumer interests, and progressively reduce cross-subsidies while moving toward the actual cost of supply. The tariff policy under the Act also requires a fair, open, and transparent process for all parts of the electricity sector i.e., generation, transmission, and distribution. The Commission determines the tariff through a cost-based approach, where the regulator examines expenses such as power purchase cost, operation and maintenance, capital cost, return on equity, and other approved costs. The process involves submission of a petition by the utility (JPDCL or KPDCL in our case) to JERC in which it submits its accounts as regards the purchase of energy, the losses, the cost of distributing it to consumers. The JERC is expected to check these in detail and satisfy themselves to their correctness. Once found in order the expense is allowed in case the expense is not admissible or it is more than the standard norm the Regulator can allow part, or completely disallow the expense. If the State Government wants to keep consumer tariffs below the level fixed by the Commission, it can provide a subsidy in advance through its budget provision. This means the legal tariff can remain cost-reflective while selected consumer groups receive relief through government support. The case in point is the often discussed 200 units of free power. While the utility will submit its petition and the Regulator will fix the tariff, the government can decide to foot the bill for 200 units of the consumers at the rate determined by JERC. This way there is no adverse impact on the financial health of the utility (JPDCL or KPDCL). The utilities (JPDCL or KPDCL) estimate the cost of purchasing and distributing the energy and these calculations are to be checked and verified by the Regulator who then accordingly determines the tariff to be paid by the consumers. Prior to unbundling of the power sector, which led to creation of the utilities, the Power Development Department worked out the costings and petitioned the Regulator for determination of tariff. The utilities are commercial entities who are mandated to provide energy to the consumers in an efficient and competitive manner. It is worth mentioning here that the electricity tariff in J&K is amongst the lowest in the country. Based on existing tariff structure our average domestic tariff is Rs 3.90 per unit while the two states having tariff lower than us were Himachal Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, both with average domestic tariff marginally lower at Rs 3.80 per unit. States like Maharashtra and West Bengal have an average domestic tariff of Rs 8.20 and Rs 7.40 per unit. Incidentally, J&K had the highest T&D Losses in the country. In the year 2023-24 J&Ks losses stood at 48% followed by Arunachal Pradesh at 34% while the All India average was well below 20%. In the last few years these losses have been now substantially reduced are somewhere between 35 to 40%. This is a huge achievement and with the efforts of the utilities and cooperation of the consumers it should be possible to bring the figure down to the national average of around 15%. With the reduction in the T&D losses the tariff will also stabilise and the subsidy component currently funded by the UT Government will be used towards funding other welfare schemes. Equally, the other big achievement is the installation of pre-paid meters. The pre-paid concept itself is so alien to most of us particularly when it had been ingrained in us that electricity should be supplied free of cost. Though there is still a lot of work to do on that front commendable strides have been made in this important area. Without the cooperation of the consumers neither of these two achievements would have been possible. Frankly, a few years back nobody could have thought that such reduction in the losses and on installation of meters was achievable in such a short duration. Both the initiatives needed a complete change of mindset to be successful. Now looking at the financials projected in the tariff petition for the year 2026-2027 the projected cost of purchase and distribution of electricity for the two utilities i.e., JPDCL and KPDCL, is Rs 10276 crores. Out of this, Rs 7856 crores are expected to be collected leaving a shortfall in revenue collection of Rs 2421 crores. This amount of Rs 2421 crores is being funded by the government and will not be passed on to the consumers. Since an amount of Rs 502 crores is expected to be collected by increasing the tariff it implies that the actual shortfall in revenue collection, without increase in tariff would have been Rs 2923 crores. While a figure of 6.83% increase in tariff has been mentioned, this figure for consumers other than domestic, is much higher. Only in case of the BPL consumers it is unchanged at Rs 1.40 per unit subject to a maximum of 30 units per month. A preliminary review of the 334-page order issued by the JERC throws up a number of questions that demand clarification: i. If both JPDCL and KPDCL in their tariff petitions had asked for only a 5% across-the-board increase why did JERC approve a much higher tariff structure across different categories of consumers? What is the rationale behind this additional increase? ii. As per the Order the current hike will be effective 1 Sep 26 and will be valid till 31 Mar 27. What happens after Mar 2027? iii. Since the cost of purchase and distribution of electricity is for the full financial year (26-27) and the new tariff regime will be implemented only from 1 Sep 26, how will the full amount of Rs 502 crores be collected by billing at revised tariff for only 7 months (Sep 26 to Mar 27) instead of estimated 12 months in the petition? iv. The Order has considered Time of Day tariff. While it will have an impact the billing for domestic consumers during the peak hours because of 10% surcharge, it will positively effect the commercial and industrial consumers during the solar hours. Most of the commercial establishments and industries operate during the day and thus their bills for solar hour consumption will be reduced by 20% because of the rebate on ToD tariff. The impact of the rebate and of surcharge has not been captured in the calculations. v. The Order has not considered the impact of roof top solar units. Because of the generation from these roof top solar installations there will be lesser withdrawal of energy from the system and thence lesser purchase of energy from grid. Even though the installed capacity is small, it is only proper to capture its impact in the Order. For the hearing on KPDCL petition there hasnt been much of a public consultation and participation. Only three stakeholders attended the hearing of KPDCL and as can be seen from the Order they did not engage in any interaction during the hearing nor had they submitted any objections against the KPDCL petition. However, in the hearing held in Jammu for the JPDCL petition there were 32 stakeholders / consumers present in the hearing and a total of 13 objections were submitted against the proposed hike of 5% in the JPDCL petition. Going forward, for utilities to win the confidence of consumers, it is time to invest in transparent public outreach and shift toward a partnership-based approach. Engaging stakeholders is not optional; continuous engagement with stakeholders is critical to ensuring that the public not only understands but also supports the initiatives and programmes launched by the utilities. Iftikhar A Drabu is a Civil Engineer

Greater Kashmir 28 Aug 2026 6:13 am

Maharashtra CM Issues Strict Guidelines for Ganesh Festival

Mumbai, August 28: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis held a high-level meeting on Thursday to review law and order for the Ganesh Festival 2026. He instructed public Ganesh mandals across the state to strictly adhere to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations to ensure that devotees receive pure and unadulterated prasad. Emphasizing that the ... Read more Maharashtra CM Issues Strict Guidelines for Ganesh Festival

Udaipur Kiran 28 Aug 2026 5:59 am

Maharashtra Gen Z Adivasis ask for more

In Manjari village, on the outskirts of Pune, tribal students have been protesting for over two weeks with a hunger strike against the Maharashtra government, which they say has not heard them for years. They hope this time their need for better quality education and hostel infrastructure will be seen, and the Supreme Court-mandated employment assured nine years ago will be given. Vinaya Deshpande Pandit speaks with the students, many of whom are first-generation college-goers

The Hindu 28 Aug 2026 5:29 am

IT employees weekend football league from Saturday

The Times of India 28 Aug 2026 1:41 am

Maharashtras Auto-Taxi Drivers Given One Year to Learn Marathi, Sanjay Nirupam Welcomes Decision

Mumbai, August 28: Amid ongoing debates regarding the deadline for auto-taxi drivers to learn the Marathi language, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnaviss decision to grant a one-year timeframe has been praised by Shiv Sena spokesperson Sanjay Nirupam. He described the move as beneficial for auto-taxi drivers, emphasizing that sufficient time should be provided to learn the ... Read more Maharashtras Auto-Taxi Drivers Given One Year to Learn Marathi, Sanjay Nirupam Welcomes Decision

Morningstar 28 Aug 2026 1:35 am

NMC SEIZES PROPERTIES OF PROPERTY TAX DEFAULTERS IN MAJOR RECOVERY DRIVE

Rs1.51 crore recovered on Thursday; Rs1,000 crore target set for campaign till Sept 30

The Times of India 28 Aug 2026 1:03 am

Mahals Kalyaneshwar Mandir to now get 72cr facelift

The Times of India 28 Aug 2026 1:01 am

Online-Offline Bond For Rakhi Shopping

Markets In Nagpur Abuzz Ahead Of Rakshabandhan

The Times of India 28 Aug 2026 1:01 am

Farmer killed in tiger attack in Amravati district

The Times of India 28 Aug 2026 1:01 am

Prepare prasad as per FDA norms, CM tells Ganesh mandals

Fill Potholes On Idol Arrival, Immersion Routes

The Times of India 28 Aug 2026 1:00 am

Borkar pulls up NMC panel chairs & members over differences

The Times of India 28 Aug 2026 12:59 am

Nagpurs Manoj wins gold, Mansi bags bronze in Ratnagiri

The Times of India 28 Aug 2026 12:59 am

2 cops injured fighting armed goons

The Times of India 28 Aug 2026 12:58 am

India needs Rs 30 lakh crore to hit 500 GW clean-energy target: Pralhad Joshi

India needs over 30 lakh crore investment for its 500 GW non-fossil fuel target. Domestic financial institutions and capital markets will fund much of this significant green-energy expansion. The nation has already surpassed 300 GW of installed non-fossil fuel capacity. Renewable energy capacity grew substantially in the first four months of FY27. Maharashtra is urged to showcase projects and attract global developers at BRESE 2026.

The Economic Times 28 Aug 2026 12:56 am