Maharashtra

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has imposed a one-year ban on the manufacture, processing, storage, transport, distribution, and sale of analogue and non-dairy paneer.

Reduced rainfall has caused a decrease in discharge in Maharashtra. The lower precipitation levels are impacting water flow in the region.

The article highlights the failure of political discourse to support women leaders, citing the backlash against the Congress party in Maharashtra for its remarks against the Deputy CM.

Maharashtra has issued an order requiring all school food to comply with dietary guidelines from the National Institute of Nutrition. The directive was issued by the Maharashtra Food Safety Commissioner, Tukaram Mundhe.

Heavy rain in Maharashtra has caused a slight increase in water levels in the Krishna river. The event highlights regional weather impacts on water bodies.

There has been a slight increase in discharge in Maharashtra due to recent rains.

A four-storey building collapsed in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, killing at least nine people and trapping seven to eight others. The building had been declared unsafe, and repair work was underway when the B Wing collapsed. Rescue teams are searching the debris for survivors.

Andhra Pradesh plans to translocate gaurs from central India to the Nallamala hills to feed tigers, as gaurs have nearly disappeared from the region. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests P.V. Chalapathi Rao stated the move aims to expand the prey base and improve genetic diversity, with two tigresses each being brought from Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.

Andhra Pradesh is set to receive four female tigers from Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. The number of anti-poaching camps in the Nagarjunasagar–Srisailam Tiger Reserve is being increased from 89 to 150, as announced by Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan.

Cyber fraud cases tripled between 2020 and 2024, according to government data presented to Rajya Sabha. Telangana had the highest number of cases in 2024 (18,922), followed by Bihar (4,020), Maharashtra (2,827), and Odisha (1,546).

Maharashtra Governor Sankaranarayanan has been transferred to Mizoram. The move involves a gubernatorial reassignment between the two Indian states.

Delhi's new electric vehicle policy aims to phase out gas vehicles by 2027, offering subsidies, tax waivers, and expanded charging infrastructure. Challenges include insufficient charging stations and battery range for long-distance drivers, but EV registrations have increased significantly, with over 100,000 registered in the past year.

Reduced rainfall in Maharashtra and Belagavi has led to lower discharge levels in the Krishna river. The decrease in precipitation directly impacts water flow in the region.

Over 100 tribal students in Maharashtra’s Amravati were hospitalized after complaining of vomiting following meals at residential schools. A food poisoning scare has been reported in connection with the incident.

Maharashtra has abolished the mandatory one-year Service Responsibility Statement (SRS) bond for MBBS students. The bond was initially introduced to require graduates to provide societal service in exchange for subsidized medical education.

Maharashtra recorded 87.79% distribution and 60.44% digitisation of enumeration forms under SIR. Major urban districts like Thane, Mumbai Suburban, Mumbai City, and Pune showed varying levels of distribution and digitisation, with Pune having the highest digitisation rate at 45.04%.

Maharashtra waived farmers' power dues as it plans to float an IPO for its state-owned distribution company, MSEDCL. The state will be the first to list a state-owned distribution company on stock exchanges.

Residents in Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra are opposing data centres due to concerns about water supply impacts. The article questions whether opposition stems from anti-technology sentiment and explores potential alternative site locations.

3,500 VBA workers were detained ahead of a Maharashtra bandh called by Prakash Ambedkar. The protest is against the Centre’s education policies and alleged police action against students and agitators in Delhi.

Maharashtra has begun implementing the Farmer Loan Waiver Scheme, with the first 500 beneficiaries announced. The lists of beneficiaries will be published at village-level Gram Panchayat offices, executive cooperative society offices, and bank branches, as stated by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO).

Rajasthan patients have submitted over 5,900 claims totaling ₹17 crore for specialty treatments in Gujarat, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Delhi. These claims cover procedures like heart stent procedures, heart bypass surgery, cancer surgery, chemotherapy, dialysis, and Caesarean deliveries.

Water levels in the Krishna river have risen due to heavy rainfall in Maharashtra and Belagavi district. The increased precipitation has led to concerns about potential flooding in the regions.

Maharashtra Minister Bawankule criticizes the CJP's protest as a 'nautanki' aimed at defaming the government and inciting anger among youth. He defends Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan against these allegations.

Mumbai is experiencing rainfall with increasing intensity expected from Wednesday. The State Disaster Management Department has issued a 24-hour high tide alert for the Maharashtra coast.

Six people were killed when a truck collided with a car on the Samruddhi Expressway in Maharashtra's Wardha. The vehicles caught fire after the accident, resulting in four car passengers and two truck occupants, including the driver, losing their lives.

Gujarat topped NITI Aayog’s first Investment Friendliness Index 2026 with 56.6 points, followed by Maharashtra (53.7) and Tamil Nadu (53.3), among 17 major States assessed.

The SIR schedule in Maharashtra has been revised and extended by 10 days. The draft voter list will be published on August 17, and the final list on October 19.

Civil society groups in Maharashtra are requesting a two-month extension for the Special Investigating Officer (SIR). The extension aims to address ongoing concerns related to the investigation process.

The number of beneficiaries under Maharashtra's Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana has decreased from 2.43 crore to 1.66 crore. The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) audit identified reasons for this decline.

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at 13 locations linked to an alleged terror-funding and illegal infiltration case. The case is tied to an FIR registered by the Anti-Terror Squad of Uttar Pradesh, with searches carried out in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, West Bengal, and Maharashtra.

The Bombay High Court ruled that the state of Maharashtra is liable to pay ₹30 lakh compensation for deaths caused by manual scavenging, even if the laborers were employed by private individuals. The judgment emphasizes state responsibility for such incidents.

Maharashtra continues to experience a rainfall deficit, with El Niño cited as a contributing factor. Forecasts predict only light to moderate rain in isolated areas for the coming week, with no weather warnings issued for July 13 or 14.

EAGLE seized 385 kg of ganja near the border of Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra. The operation occurred at a border area between the two Indian states.

Opposition leaders in Jharkhand view the election outcome as a rejection of BJP's policies, particularly the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, and a response to perceived arrogance. The article references similar defeats in Haryana and Maharashtra as part of a broader political trend.

The AAIB final report on the Ajit Pawar plane crash is expected in January, according to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who stated that the preliminary report has been received and investigators have retrieved digital evidence, including data from the aircraft's black box.

Gujarat aims to attract ₹6 lakh crore in investments to build 7.5 GW of data centre capacity, positioning itself as a competitive hub alongside Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana.

Priyank Kharge issued a warning to Maharashtra regarding actions that could cause friction in a border district with Karnataka. The statement highlights concerns about potential conflicts in the region.

The Chief Minister (CM) states that an appropriate reply will be given to Maharashtra regarding a border issue. The CM mentions studying Mumbai resolutions to formulate the response, as stated by Shivakumar.

Maharashtra has established a seven-member committee to draft a Uniform Civil Code. The committee, headed by Justice Ranjana Desai, is expected to submit its report within six months as stated by CM Fadnavis.

Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra’s Satara district recorded 513 mm of rainfall on 6th July, the highest 24-hour rainfall ever documented by the IMD. This amount constitutes nearly one-tenth of the hill station’s average annual rainfall of 5,710 mm.