As festive discounts trigger a rush for new cars, phones and laptops, discarded electronics and batteries hold India’s hidden ‘urban mining’ wealth. Retired lithium-ion batteries could yield minerals worth Rs 1.01 lakh crore by FY2041, but 80% of battery scrap goes through informal channels. Recy...
safety
Mumbai: In a significant breakthrough that further dismantles the remnants of Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) along the Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border, the Gadchiroli Police successfully uncovered and destroyed a large cache of arms, ammunition, and explosive materials hidden deep ins...
Local
Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has transferred Rs 4,372.83 crore in Diwali advance assistance to 87.45 lakh farmers across 304 drought-hit talukas, providing financial relief ahead of the festive season. The assistance, amounting to Rs 5,000 per eligible farmer, had been anno...
parks
Navi Mumbai: Maharashtra has secured the top position in the country in the formation of women's self-help groups (SHGs) during the Seva Sankalp campaign, with the Maharashtra State Rural Livelihoods Mission (UMED) facilitating the formation of 1,03,209 new groups across the stat...
safety
Pune: An Indian woman arriving from Bangkok was arrested by Pune Customs officials at Pune International Airport after 3.255 kg of hydroponic weed, valued at approximately ₹1.14 crore, was allegedly found concealed in her check-in baggage. The seizure was made on the evening of N...
government
The affidavit format requires complainants to provide their personal details and affirm that the information and evidence submitted are true and accurate to the best of their knowledge...
government
Pune: In a major crackdown on food establishments under the ‘Safe Food, Safe Maharashtra’ campaign initiated by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, the FDA conducted inspections and raids at various locations across Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Satara and K...
schools
Mumbai, November 6: Ivaan Dubey, Liyaa Krishnan, Kaushik Ajinkya Rayate, Tvesha Ashish Jain, Samvid Pasbola and Khanak Paharia emerged champions in their respective categories as the first phase of the SBI Life Maharashtra State Schools Chess Championship 2026 concluded at Rustom...
News
An Uber driver says he works longer hours than before yet takes home less money. After fuel, maintenance, loan instalments, and the platform’s deductions, little remains. His experience cannot establish how the entire economy is performing. But he asks a reasonable question: if I...
business
Mumbai: The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited's (MSEDCL) amnesty scheme for consumers with outstanding electricity dues is expected to benefit around 36 lakh consumers across the state, including those in MSEDCL's franchisee areas. Rais Shaikh, Samajwadi ...
