Mumbai, July 27 (IANS) Amid serious allegations raised by two candidates claiming that the question paper for the Maharashtra Public Service Commission’s (MPSC) Drug Inspector recruitment exam was leaked two days prior to the examination, MPSC issued an official clarification on Monday regarding the matter. The candidates had previously lodged a written complaint with both MPSC and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) demanding an inquiry.According to MPSC Secretary Mahendra Harpalkar, one o…
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Nagpur, July 23 (IANS) Congress Legislature Party leader, Vijay Wadettiwar, on Thursday launched a fiery attack on the Maharashtra government over the ongoing student agitations over NEET paper leaks, slamming the administration for lathi-charging peaceful student protesters and threatening to plant narcotics on them.Wadettiwar emphasised that the future of students is a deeply serious issue, asserting that the government must address their legitimate demands with empathy.He stated that using fo…
Mumbai, July 22 (IANS) The Maharashtra government on Wednesday launched the Rs 36,585 crore ‘Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Farmer Loan Waiver Scheme 2026.’ Announcing the state‑level launch at a press conference, Minister for Co‑operation Babasaheb Patil released a representative list of eligible beneficiaries across seven districts. Speaking on the occasion, Minister Patil stated that the representative list was being released to mark the birthday of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and …
Mumbai, July 19 (IANS) As football fever grips the maximum city, the Maharashtra government has allowed eateries, restaurants, and hotels across the state, including Mumbai, to remain open until 4 AM. The move comes on the back of the formal request put in by the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI), which sought extended operating hours for restaurants, bars, and hotels till the wee hours of July 20 morning, to facilitate fans assembling there for watching the LIVE telecast of the FI…
Mumbai, July 18 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Salman Khan paid a goodwill visit to the office of the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA), Mumbai, on Friday night.On the occasion, Salman Khan inaugurated the SRA’s modern Data Collection and Verification Support Centre (IT Server Room).The facility reportedly has been established to make digital governance more efficient, secure, and effective, and is expected to give a significant boost to the SRA’s e-governance initiatives.The actor also distribute…
Mumbai, July 16 (IANS) In a move that highlights the tightrope walk between rural populism and aggressive corporate reform, the Maharashtra government has announced a massive Rs 48,000-crore write-off of legacy agricultural electricity arrears. While the decision offers immediate relief to 44 lakh farmers across the state, it has triggered intense debate among economists and power sector analysts. The waiver stands in sharp contrast to the state’s parallel structural reforms: a historic demerger…
Mumbai, July 15 (IANS) In a blistering attack on the ruling dispensation, Shiv Sena(UBT) on Wednesday alleged that Maharashtra’s economy has completely collapsed due to unprecedented institutional corruption. Citing a recent report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), the editorial claimed that the ruling alliance orchestrated a “State Capture” by illegally siphoning off Rs 3,541 crore from the state exchequer through the Ladki Bahin Yojana to purchase votes ahead of the Assembly electi…
Mumbai, July 14 (IANS) In a major push towards women’s financial independence and entrepreneurship, the Maharashtra government on Tuesday announced a significant expansion and restructuring of its flagship Pink E-Rickshaw Scheme. The State Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis approved a series of key enhancements designed to drastically lower the financial barriers for women looking to build sustainable livelihoods.Under the revamped scheme, the state government has doubled its fi…
Mumbai, July 14 (IANS) Adani Group’s real estate arm, Adani Properties, has recorded a massive 74 per cent jump in its valuation to break into the top 4 ranks of the Indian real estate sector, according to a report released on Tuesday. Adani Properties added Rs 38,000 crore to its valuation at Rs 90,400 crore to be ranked fourth in the country, according to the 2026 Grohe-Hurun India Real Estate 150 report.Referring to Adani Properties, the report states that Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani …
Mumbai, July 13 (IANS) In a scathing indictment of administrative failure, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has pulled up the Maharashtra government for severe lapses in contract management that left an Rs 82.78-crore helicopter — purchased specifically for anti-Naxalite operations — grounded for 17 months, draining an additional Rs 2.07 crore of taxpayer money. The findings were detailed in the CAG’s Compliance Audit Report for the year 2024, which was tabled in the State Legislatu…