Maharashtra
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Maharashtra CM gets power to override ministers' decisions: What the new rules say
Maharashtra | Aug 19, 2026, 03:57 PM ISTChief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will be able to modify or revoke decisions made by ministers if necessary. This will further strengthen the CM's control over key government decisions.
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'Salute, Tukaram Mundhe': Viral video praises Maharashtra FDA chief, calls him 'Real-life Singham'
offbeat | Aug 18, 2026, 07:10 PM ISTInstagram creator has praised Maharashtra FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe in a viral video, highlighting cleaner street-food stalls and changes he noticed amid the state's ongoing food-safety enforcement drive.
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Maharashtra's Freedom of Religion Act to take effect on Aug 28: Here's what changes on conversion
Maharashtra | Aug 18, 2026, 11:57 PM ISTMaharashtra's Freedom of Religion Act, 2026, will come into force on August 28, introducing strict penalties for forced, fraudulent and induced religious conversions. The law also requires prior application for voluntary conversion.
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From Munde's Congress switch plan to Shinde talks, Prithviraj Chavan makes big political revelations
Maharashtra | Aug 17, 2026, 06:29 PM ISTFormer Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan has made major claims about Gopinath Munde, Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis. He also spoke on NEET irregularities, the Vande Mataram row, PM Modi's "Dimagi Naxal" remark and SIR.
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Fire breaks out at Mumbai Income Tax building basement, panic grips area as fire brigade rushes in
Maharashtra | Aug 17, 2026, 04:47 PM ISTA fire broke out in the basement of Mumbai's Income Tax building on Maharshi Karve Road on Monday. In a separate incident, 11 people were rescued after a four-storey commercial building caught fire in Kandivali.
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Dead lizard found in birthday cake in Maharashtra; 11, including children, hospitalised
Maharashtra | Aug 16, 2026, 06:12 PM ISTThe local authorities and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have launched an investigation into a Nalasopara-based bakery from where the cake was ordered for a woman's birthday.
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Big relief for NEET protesters in Maharashtra as govt approves process to withdraw registered cases
Maharashtra | Aug 13, 2026, 11:54 PM ISTMaharashtra has approved the process to withdraw cases against students and protesters who took part in demonstrations against the alleged NEET paper leak. The deadline for processing such cases has been extended from July 31, 2026, to March 31, 2027.
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Licence of 4 Domino's outlets suspended in Maharashtra over food safety violations after FDA raids
Maharashtra | Aug 12, 2026, 11:54 PM ISTThe FDA said it took action against an outlet of Sapphire Foods India in Akola district of Vidarbha region for the alleged use of frozen paneer and substandard food items.
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Mumbai to get 238 new AC local trains early as Railways fast-tracks production, first rake by 2027
Business | Aug 12, 2026, 09:55 PM ISTThe 238 additional AC local rakes approved for Mumbai will now be manufactured simultaneously at three railway production units.
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Maharashtra to set up high-level panel to recommend reforms in govt recruitment exams
Maharashtra | Aug 12, 2026, 07:55 PM ISTThe committee will visit every revenue division and interact with students, educational institutions and other stakeholders before submitting a report on measures to make recruitment examinations more secure, transparent and effective.
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Why is BMC spending Rs 6 crore on Tablets? Opposition slams plan, BJP defends digital push
Maharashtra | Aug 11, 2026, 07:43 PM ISTBMC's Rs 6 crore tablet proposal has sparked a political row, with Opposition parties calling it wasteful spending. The BJP and Shinde Sena defended the plan, saying digitisation could make BMC more efficient and reduce long-term costs.
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Why did Maharashtra govt order removal of dhabas and eateries along national highways?
Maharashtra | Aug 11, 2026, 11:48 PM ISTThe state government has also ordered that no department, authority or local body should grant or renew any licence, no-objection certificate or trade approval for a site located within highway safety zones without prior clearance from the NHAI or PWD.
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FDA suspends Blinkit's Mumbai facility license over cockroaches, expired food
Maharashtra | Aug 11, 2026, 10:08 AM ISTThe FDA actions followed after the officials found extremely unhygienic conditions - a large cockroach infestation, food stored on the ground and rusted racks, inadequate cleaning of cold storage facilities during their inspection on August 7.
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Milk is getting costlier in Maharashtra from August 11; here's how much prices will rise
Maharashtra | Aug 09, 2026, 10:08 AM ISTMilk prices in Maharashtra will rise by Rs 2 per litre from August 11, affecting both cow and buffalo milk. Dairy product prices may also increase by up to 10 per cent amid rising diesel, packaging and procurement costs.
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Big action by Fadnavis govt as Maharashtra bans 114 radical publications linked to terror outfits
Maharashtra | Aug 07, 2026, 09:00 PM ISTThe Maharashtra government banned and ordered the seizure of 114 publications and digital documents linked to banned terrorist organisations. The action follows ATS investigations and intelligence inputs claiming the material promotes radicalisation, violent extremism and terror recruitment.
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Mumbai Police busts cyber fraud racket, arrests 12 in Goa; Dubai-based masterminds under scanner
Maharashtra | Aug 06, 2026, 09:20 PM ISTMumbai Police Crime Branch has busted an international cyber fraud racket and arrested 12 accused from Goa. The syndicate allegedly used fake bank accounts, SIM cards and online gaming platforms to route over Rs 5 crore, while the masterminds are believed to be operating from Dubai.
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Maharashtra rolls out Rs 10 lakh insurance cover for 1.6 lakh 'Govindas' ahead of Dahi Handi
Maharashtra | Aug 06, 2026, 07:55 PM ISTThe Maharashtra government has announced a Rs 10 lakh accident insurance cover for 1.60 lakh Govindas ahead of the Dahi Handi festival. The scheme also includes compensation for disability and hospitalisation expenses of up to Rs 1 lakh.
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Maharashtra doctors calls state-wide strike over homoeopathy registration row
Maharashtra | Aug 05, 2026, 08:59 AM ISTDue to this decision, OPD services at all government medical colleges across the state including major government hospitals in Mumbai such as KEM, Sion, Nair, and JJ Hospital will remain closed on Wednesday; however, emergency services will continue to operate.
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Maharashtra bans non-dairy paneer: What is it, is it harmful and how to identify it?
Food | Aug 05, 2026, 11:58 AM ISTMaharashtra has banned the sale of analogue paneer marketed as dairy paneer. Here's what analogue paneer is, how it differs from regular paneer, whether it's harmful, and the simple ways experts say you can identify it before buying.
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Maharashtra bans junk food near schools: Paediatrician explains what it could mean for kids' health
Health | Jul 31, 2026, 06:15 PM ISTThe ban on junk food near Maharashtra schools is just one part of the solution, says paediatrician Dr. Aditi Sachdeva. Here's why awareness, nutritious alternatives and support from parents are essential to helping children eat better.