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  Auto, taxi rides in Mumbai to get costlier as new fares kick in today; know the revised rates

  September 01, 2026 8:57 IST

  The minimum fare for the first 1.5 kilometres of a taxi will increase from Rs 31 to Rs 33. Similarly, the minimum fare for auto rickshaws will rise from Rs 26 to Rs 27.

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  Anna Hazare admitted to ICU in Mumbai hospital with dehydration, kidney problems

  August 31, 2026 23:51 IST

  Social activist Anna Hazare's health has deteriorated, and he has been admitted to Bombay Hospital in Mumbai. He is suffering from a kidney infection.

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  9-year-old boy killed after being run over by Innova in Mumbai's Bandra, woman driver arrested

  August 30, 2026 23:46 IST

  A nine-year-old boy was killed after an Innova Crysta hit him while he was crossing a road in Mumbai's Bandra. Police said the 45-year-old driver was distracted while speaking on her phone and has been arrested in connection with the crash.

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  Manoj Jarange announces Maratha march to Mumbai if demands not met by September 12

  August 29, 2026 23:30 IST

  Manoj Jarange urged the Maratha community in Maharashtra and Mumbai that the agitation should not cause trouble to the common people. He said an atmosphere should be created in Mumbai to make people understand that the government did not solve the issues of the Maratha community.

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  Bombay HC declines plea by cab drivers as state govt grants one-year time to learn Marathi language

  August 29, 2026 16:01 IST

  During the hearing of the matter, additional government pleader Jyoti Chavan told a bench of acting Chief Justice Ravindra Ghuge and Justice Gautam Ankhad that the government has decided to extend the time given to auto rickshaw and taxi drivers to learn the language by one year.

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  Bombay HC to hear plea against Marathi language for taxi drivers tomorrow, here's what PIL says

  August 28, 2026 20:25 IST

  The petition alleges violation of fundamental rights under Articles 14, 19 and 21 of the Constitution. Also, the petitioners have argued that the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 does not provide for such linguistic imperative for issuance of permits or badges.

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  Maharashtra FDA cancels Cipla unit's drug licences in Pune over Reactin Plus recall, storage lapses

  August 28, 2026 20:05 IST

  Maharashtra FDA has cancelled the drug sale licences of Cipla Pharma & Life Sciences' Pune C&F unit following multiple violations. The regulator cited misbranding of Reactin Plus Tablets, incomplete recall compliance, stock discrepancies, improper storage and lapses in handling expired medicines.

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  Manoj Jarange to start hunger strike in his village on issue of Maratha reservation on Saturday

  August 28, 2026 23:29 IST

  Jarange had earlier warned to come to Mumbai, but now he has given a letter to the police clarifying that his agitation will begin at Antarvali Sarati after 9 am on Saturday.

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  'Auto drivers speaking Hindi will be beaten up in Maharashtra': MNS leader issues warning

  August 27, 2026 23:26 IST

  MNS leader Amit Thackeray said the MNS would take action if complaints were received about auto-rickshaw drivers speaking in Hindi or behaving rudely with passengers.

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  From creating 294 questions to its leak to students, MPSC paper leak probe uncovers chain of events

  August 27, 2026 23:35 IST

  Investigations further revealed that Marathe was in contact with Pravin Patil, who runs a coaching class in Nandurbar, and he forwarded the set of questions to him.

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  Good news for taxi drivers in Maharashtra: Govt grants one-year grace period to learn Marathi

  August 27, 2026 23:36 IST

  Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated that representatives of auto-rickshaw and taxi driver associations had met him and requested an additional year for the drivers to learn the language.

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  FDA takes major action, Tukaram Mundhe says 3,100 food outlets inspected, 165 licenses suspended

  August 26, 2026 21:59 IST

  The FDA Commissioner clarified that licenses are not automatically suspended in every instance. Immediate suspension occurs only when there is an apparent, immediate threat to public health.

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  MPSC Drug Inspector exam cancelled: How a tip-off led to busting of a paper leak scandal - EXCLUSIVE

  August 26, 2026 14:41 IST

  senior official told India TV that this decision to cancel the paper has been taken based on the preliminary report by the Mumbai Police Crime Branch. The report clarified that a student had benefited from the leak.

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  Maharashtra govt orders strict fire, electrical safety audits of all hospitals; sets six-month check

  August 25, 2026 23:12 IST

  Maharashtra has ordered fire, electrical and building safety audits across all government, private and charitable hospitals. ICUs, NICUs, nurseries and operation theatres will receive special attention, with physical safety checks mandated every six months.

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  FDA suspends licenses of five restaurants on Mumbai Cricket Association premises over hygiene issues

  August 24, 2026 23:41 IST

  The Maharashtra FDA has suspended the food licences of five MCA food establishments after an inspection found multiple hygiene and food safety violations. The establishments included the Permit Room, Pavilion, Mediterranean, Oriental Swing and Club Vay and Pastry Counter.

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  'No injustice will be done on language grounds': Fadnavis on Marathi learning row

  August 24, 2026 18:31 IST

  Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said no one will face injustice over Marathi language rules and assured drivers their livelihoods are safe. He also targeted Congress over women's reservation and delimitation.

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  Chlorine gas leak at water purification plant in Nagpur triggers panic; 40 hospitalised | VIDEO

  August 24, 2026 10:03 IST

  The gas leak was reported around midnight at a water purification plant at the Godhini area of Nagpur, Maharashtra, leading to the hospitalisation of around 40 people. The situation has been brought under control, though, said officials.

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  3 newborns dead, 6 undergoing treatment after fire at NICU of Amravati District Women's Hospital

  August 24, 2026 11:07 IST

  According to initial reports, the fire started after an explosion in a ventilator in the third-floor NICU. Reports suggest that there are three NICU rooms, each with a capacity to treat 13 infants.

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  Tensions flare in Mumbai's Mazgaon after eggs thrown at Ganpati procession | VIDEO

  August 24, 2026 12:27 IST

  The incident, which happened around midnight at the Mazgaon area in Mumbai, leading to a clash between two groups. Later, the police arrived at the spot and the situation was brought under control.

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  Maharashtra prepares law to regulate private coaching centres: Here's what the bill proposes

  August 23, 2026 23:46 IST

  The draft Maharashtra Private Coaching Centers (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2026, published by the School Education and Sports Department, seeks to bar coaching centres from enrolling children below 13 years and from making misleading promises about ranks or marks.

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  Was Maharashtra hill horror due to iPhone EMI? Mother's old video raises questions on family dispute

  August 23, 2026 23:39 IST

  "You usurped what rightfully belonged to me and my son... you never allowed the brothers and parents to unite—all for the sake of property... you poisoned my happy, thriving world. You alienated my son from his father..," Sangita Chandwade was heard saying in the video.

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  Rohit Pawar's PA's 12-year-old daughter found dead in Baramati; NCP-SP leader seeks probe

  August 23, 2026 13:58 IST

  The 12-year-old daughter of NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar’s PA, Ajit Dashavatare, was found dead near her residence in Baramati. Police are investigating the case from all angles and examining CCTV footage.

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  Mumbai: Two dead, five injured as Ganpati idol falls during arrival procession in Bhuleshwar

  August 23, 2026 6:52 IST

  Two people died and five were injured after a 22-foot Ganesh idol of Bhuleshwaracha Raja fell during its arrival procession in Mumbai's Bhuleshwar area. The incident took place near Kabutarkhana on Saturday night.

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  Clashes erupt at Pune college before Rahul Gandhi's visit; over 50 Youth Congress workers booked

  August 22, 2026 12:19 IST

  The ABVP and the NSUI have blamed each other for the violence at the College of Engineering, Pune (COEP). The clashes erupted on Friday night, a day before Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Gunj' programme in the city.

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  Maharashtra hill deaths: How a teen's stubborn demand for an iPhone ended up wiping his family

  August 22, 2026 10:16 IST

  Kunal went to a hilltop in the Tisgaon area around 10 am after the argument. His parents, Murlidhar Chandgude, 48, and Sangita, followed him to persuade him to return home. Police and fire brigade personnel also reached the spot and tried to rescue him, but all efforts failed.

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  How many taxi drivers in Maharashtra know Marathi? Notice issued to 1499 drivers on second day

  August 21, 2026 23:21 IST

  The inspection drive, which started on Thursday, is being carried out as part of the Transport Department's drive to ensure that auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers possess working knowledge of Marathi.

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  Maharashtra FDA suspends licenses of Radio Club, 12 other hotels for violation of hygiene norms

  August 21, 2026 23:21 IST

  The FDA in a special drive inspected 89 hotels, restaurants and dhabas across the state, and issued improvement notices to 71 establishments while suspending the licences of 13 food establishments.

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  Teen falls from Maharashtra cliff as father tries to rescue him; mother jumps after them, all 3 die

  August 21, 2026 23:25 IST

  Soon after receiving the information, a team from the Padampura Fire Station immediately rushed to the spot. It is reported that the individual's parents had also jumped into the gorge in an attempt to rescue him.