Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration has approached the Bombay High Court, alleging that FSSAI regulations restrict state-level food safety enforcement powers. The petition challenges regulatory changes and a 2023 order, with the next hearing scheduled for November 26, 2026.
Unseasonal return rainfall in Sindhudurg has raised concerns among paddy farmers as harvesting continues in Kudal and Sawantwadi. While recent showers brought gusty winds and local power disruptions, district-wise forecasts indicate largely dry conditions across much of Maharashtra, with updates subject to change.
A mega legal services camp and government schemes fair was inaugurated in Latur under the joint initiative of the District Legal Services Authority and district administration. Justice Sandipkumar More emphasized sensitive governance, free legal assistance, access to welfare schemes, farmers’ compensation and water conservation.
Nagpur-based Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited has delivered its indigenous Nagastra-2 loitering munition system to the Indian Army following technical trials in Rajasthan in August 2026. The system features day-and-night surveillance, electronic counter-countermeasures and an anti-armour warhead, according to the company.
A Buddhist Mahasabha has been established in Kawle Wada near Tiroda to promote social unity, Buddhist teachings and ideological awareness. Zilla Parishad member Kiran Pardhi urged residents to practice equality, compassion and peace, prioritize education, oppose superstition and support de-addiction efforts.
Ambad-based young author and software engineer Purushottam Namdev Rede met Adv. Prakash Ambedkar and Maharashtra minister Sanjay Savkare in Mumbai, presenting them with his book, “Tumchya Shraddhevar Mala Prashna Aahet,” which explores faith, reason, humanism and independent thinking.
Unknown thieves allegedly broke the lock of the Mata temple in Bangaon near Amgaon and stole the goddess’s crown and other items. The theft came to light on the morning of the 22nd, prompting police to register a case and begin an investigation.
Maharashtra minister Gulabrao Patil responded sharply to MNS chief Raj Thackeray’s prediction of major political upheaval in India over the coming months. Patil invoked the Modi government and Pakistan in his remarks, triggering renewed political debate over the country’s political climate and election transparency.
Maharashtra ATS has arrested 33-year-old Mohammad Hasan Abu Sarmad Akhtar in Mumbai’s Mahim area over alleged links to Jaish-e-Mohammed. Investigators claim his phone contained inflammatory social media posts and audio clips of Masood Azhar’s speeches. Digital evidence and suspected contacts are under investigation.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis cast his vote in the Nagpur Division Legislative Council graduate constituency election and urged eligible voters to participate. Voting is being held across six districts at 445 polling stations, with 38 candidates contesting and counting scheduled for October 27.
