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Bombay HC reserves verdict on PoP idols, keeps 6-feet immersion rule in force

The court clarified that its interim order will remain in force until the final judgment. Updated on: Aug 15, 2026, 10:18:26 IST Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link The Bombay High…

By Sohail Khan · 15 Aug

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Zeeshan Siddique likely to be NCP’s youngest Mumbai president

The NCP plans to appoint 33-year-old Zeeshan Siddique as Mumbai unit president, in a move aimed at strengthening its connect with young voters. Updated on: Aug 15, 2026, 09:54:01 IST Prefer HTon…

By Sohail Khan · 15 Aug

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76% of closed companies were defunct; Maha leads in active firms: Fadnavis

MUMBAI: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis released a barrage of figures on Friday, defending Maharashtra’s position on the alleged closure of 36,211 companies in the state in the last five years Published on:…

By Sohail Khan · 15 Aug

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Bombay HC grants relief to ex-TISS student in Saibaba event case over raising slogans for Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam

A single-judge bench of justice Prafulla Khubalkar granted Kamakhya Prasad Das protection from arrest till August 31, when the matter will be heard next Updated on: Aug 15, 2026, 08:46:54 IST Prefer…

By Sohail Khan · 15 Aug

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CR adds 22 longer-rake services on CSMT-Khopoli corridor from today

The additional coaches will benefit commuters travelling between CSMT and stations including Ambarnath, Badlapur, Karjat and Khopoli Published on: Aug 15, 2026, 08:11:00 IST Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link Mumbai:…

By Sohail Khan · 15 Aug

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NHRC notice to state govt after 3 girls die of snake bite in Gadchiroli

Three of the victims – aged eight, 12 and 14 -- died while the other three were admitted to the Government Medical College and Hospital and Gadchiroli Civil Hospital Published on: Aug…

By Sohail Khan · 15 Aug

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No junk food within 50m, nutritious meals on menu: New food rules for Maharashtra schools amid food safety crackdown

Under the new guidelines, HFSS food cannot be sold, distributed or advertised on school premises or within 50 metres of a school. Updated on: Aug 15, 2026, 10:45:03 IST Prefer HTon Google…

By Sohail Khan · 15 Aug

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Cockroaches, rats and expired chicken found as FDA cracks down on Mumbai quick-commerce outlets

The FDA suspended licences and issued notices to Mumbai quick-commerce food outlets after inspections found expired food and other hygiene violations. Updated on: Aug 15, 2026, 09:31:11 IST Prefer HTon Google Share…

By Sohail Khan · 15 Aug

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232 law colleges added to CAP after conditional approval

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has also extended the deadline for students to indicate their preferred choice of colleges Published on: Aug 15, 2026, 08:08:10 IST Prefer HTon Google…

By Sohail Khan · 15 Aug

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CM launches campaign to connect Gen Z with cultural roots

Fadnavis posted messages about temples of Lord Shiva in Maharashtra to connect the Gen Z with the state’s cultural heritage Published on: Aug 15, 2026, 08:07:20 IST Prefer HTon Google Share via…

By Sohail Khan · 15 Aug