Six former CJIs said simultaneous elections won't undermine federalism, Constitution: JPC chiefMembers of the parliamentary panel, comprising legal specialists, concluded that One Nation One Election adheres to constitutional framewor...
11 Jul, 2026, 07.32 PM IST
Education Ministry in discussions to ease 1-km norm for EWS admissionsThe education ministry is urging states to update Right to Education Act rules. This action follows Supreme Court orders for better impleme...
07 Jul, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
Red Bull, Sting, etc. not recognised as 'energy drinks', says food regulator FSSAI as it issues notices over misleading claimsIndia's food regulator, FSSAI, has issued notices to several beverage brands for misbranding and misleading claims about their "energy drin...
04 Jul, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
Maharashtra to ban sale of 'Sting' energy drink within 500 metres of schools: Minister ZirwalMaharashtra has banned the sale of 'Sting' energy drink and similar intoxicating substances within 500 meters of schools. This decision fol...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
Maharashtra govt to set up expert panel to frame SOPs for AI use, says ministerMaharashtra government will form an expert committee within 30 days to draft AI usage SOPs, aiming for national policy input. This comes as...
30 Jun, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
Marathi mandatory in Maharashtra schools; violators may face cancellation of recognition: MinisterMaharashtra has mandated Marathi language teaching and examinations for all schools, from Classes 1 to 10, across all mediums. Institutions...
29 Jun, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Forensic experts call for AI-driven playbook to counter deepfakes and digital scamsFinancial crime is evolving rapidly with AI-generated deepfakes and complex fraud rings. Traditional methods are no longer sufficient. Expe...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
Maharashtra warns schools of Rs 1 lakh fine, loss of recognition for not teaching MarathiSchools in Maharashtra must teach Marathi to students from Class 1 to 10. Failure to comply will result in strict penalties. Fines can reac...
18 Apr, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 school holiday: States where students can expect a day offGanesh Chaturthi, a major festival in India, will be observed on August 27, 2025. School closures on this day vary across the country, depe...
25 Aug, 2025, 05.02 PM IST
Maharashtra Bandh August 24: Schools, colleges, offices, banks, markets closed? Here's what's closed what's openMaharashtra Bandh Tomorrow: The Maha Vikas Aghadi will observe a 'Maharashtra Bandh' on August 24 to protest the alleged sexual abuse of tw...
24 Aug, 2024, 09.56 AM IST
Maharashtra Bandh: Why has MVA called for a complete bandh on August 24 and what to expectMaharashtra Bandh Tomorrow: The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) in Maharashtra has declared a statewide bandh on August 24 to protest against the a...
23 Aug, 2024, 03.40 PM IST
Maharashtra Day: Are banks, offices open in Maharashtra today?Maharashtra Day celebrates the state's linguistic and cultural heritage. It is a day to remember those who fought for its creation and pay ...
01 May, 2024, 10.22 AM IST
School canteen, bus services not under GST purview: AARThe question under review was whether these services provided by schools and the money charged by them should be subject to GST.
28 May, 2022, 10.45 PM IST
Avoid protests in Maha over 'hijab' row: State home ministerMaharashtra Home Minister Dilip Walse Patil on Thursday appealed to political parties against staging protests or disturbing peace for poli...
10 Feb, 2022, 01.00 PM IST
Maharashtra govt announces slashing of school fees by 15 per centParents' bodies have been demanding some relief from the state government in terms of slashing school fees in view of the Covid-19 pandemic...
28 Jul, 2021, 08.36 PM IST
Bill to make Marathi must in schools in Assembly on Feb 27: Maha GovtThe Maharashtra government will on Thursday introduce the bill making the Marathi language mandatory in all schools in the state, the Legis...
26 Feb, 2020, 12.31 PM IST
Farooqui wants Maharashtra to tone down telecom tower rulesIn his letter to Maharashtra Chief Secretary JS Saharia, Farooqui said several provisions in the state’s draft policy “are at variance and ...
19 Mar, 2014, 04.00 AM IST