In a major political development within Mahayuti politics, Manikrao Kokate has been removed from the agriculture portfolio following a controversy involving playing rummy in the assembly. Dattatreya Bharane has taken charge as the new Agriculture Minister of Maharashtra. The decision, though diplomatically positioned as a simple reshuffle, has sparked debate and political stir statewide.
The Maharashtra cabinet has sanctioned the establishment of three new special courts in Gondia, Ratnagiri, and Washim districts to expedite justice in crimes against women. This crucial decision, supported by a budget of over 23 million rupees, is expected to provide faster resolutions and marks a significant stride in strengthening the justice system for women in the state.
Prof. Homraj Kapgate was felicitated at Shri Sai Gramin Patsanstha, Sakoli, following his victory as part of the historic win by the Sahakar Panel in the Bhandara Central Cooperative Bank elections. The event was attended by directors, staff, and dignitaries celebrating the cooperative movement’s renewed leadership.
A vibrant victory rally was held in Bhandara following the election of Mahayuti panel’s new directors to the Bhandara District Central Co-operative Bank. Amidst celebrations, political unity and strategic leadership were credited for the success—but some behind-the-scenes narratives remain untold.
“In Ramayana, a woman was tested by fire. In Mahabharata, she was stripped of her dignity. But in the Constitution of India, her respect was finally written in law. Today, Indian women must decide what to hold on to: the myths or their rights.”
The Shalarth ID scam has sent shockwaves through Maharashtra’s education system. In a major breakthrough, the SIT has arrested two influential officers – Siddheshwar Kaluse and Rohini Kumbhar – exposing a major nexus of forged appointments and financial fraud within the education department. The investigation, which has already led to over 19 arrests, reveals the extent of corruption and the involvement of high-ranking officials. As authorities dig deeper, more shocking names may soon surface, keeping the entire educational sphere on edge.
A chilling incident from Jalgaon district: A serial killer named Anil Sadashiv has been arrested for the brutal rape and murder of two married women, lured into the jungle under false pretenses. His heinous spree was finally exposed when a third victim escaped and alerted locals. Police suspect more victims and are conducting an extensive investigation.
On Monday, July 28, an unidentified individual threw colored powder on the full-sized statue of Mahatma Gandhi near the Old Panchayat Samiti in Sakoli. The act disfigured the statue’s face and raised public outrage. Police immediately cleaned the statue and appealed to citizens to refrain from such disrespectful actions on statues of national leaders in public places.
Samsung’s latest One UI 8 update has silently implemented a global ban on bootloader unlocking – catching even seasoned Android modders off guard. By aligning with similar security policies used by other Chinese OEMs like Xiaomi, Samsung has tightened its grip on the Android ecosystem. While Pixel users still retain the freedom to delve into customization, Galaxy device owners may now have no choice but to surrender their modding freedom permanently. In this new locked-down era, this shift marks a pivotal moment for Android tinkerers and power users alike.
India’s industrial production growth slowed significantly to just 2% in the April-June quarter of FY2026 — the weakest performance in nearly three years. Despite gains in sectors like fabricated metals and infrastructure goods, overall sluggishness in consumer durables and capital goods, combined with heavy monsoon disruptions, dragged the national output down.
