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The OBC Samaj Sangharsh Samiti in Solapur submitted a memorandum outlining 25 demands, including a caste-wise census, protection of reservation, recruitment backlog clearance, educational support, increased scholarships and funding for Mahajyoti. The committee urged Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to act promptly and warned of statewide protests.
The under-14 girls’ kho-kho team from Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Zilla Parishad Adarsh Vidyalaya in Birs ola, Gondia, won the district-level championship on October 17, 2026. The team has qualified for the divisional competition scheduled in Nagpur on November 2.
Tension was reported in Mumbai’s Dadar area after police began detaining protesters ahead of a planned CJP demonstration near Shivaji Park. Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray joined party workers and reportedly blocked a police vehicle carrying detained activists, opposing the police action.
Buldhana Collector Dr. Pravin Kumar Deore conducted surprise inspections of child care institutions on October 14, reviewing facilities, kitchen conditions and children’s concerns. He directed officials to prioritise child protection, education, healthcare, rehabilitation and the timely resolution of pending adoption cases.
Washim Collector Yogesh Kumbhejkar reviewed Jal Jeevan Mission retrofitting works in four villages amid concerns over possible drought conditions. He directed officials to assess water supply schemes, verify their efficiency and plan timely measures to prevent drinking water shortages in rural areas.
A dispute between Maval MLA Sunil Shelke and RTI activist Sunil Gujar at Pune Collector’s Office has triggered political debate. Both sides have filed counter-complaints alleging serious misconduct. Police say the matter is under investigation, with CCTV footage and digital evidence forming part of the inquiry.
Drought-like conditions in Dharashiv have raised serious concerns among sugarcane farmers, with Narendra Veer fearing his yield could fall from 50 tonnes last year to less than five tonnes this year. Farmers also highlighted crop losses, financial hardship and an emerging shortage of fodder for livestock.
Kudwa Biodiversity Park near Gondia has come under scrutiny over alleged irregularities in tendering, fund approval timelines, contractor selection and work quality. A local citizen has reportedly filed a complaint seeking an inquiry into the ₹2 crore project. The allegations remain subject to verification.
Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff escaped a shooting in Mumbai’s Juhu area on October 18, 2026, while his driver and another person were injured. Police have launched an investigation and deployed multiple teams. Claims linking the attack to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang are being examined.
MLA Sudhir Mungantiwar has sought an advanced CCTV surveillance system for Ballarpur to strengthen public safety and help police prevent and investigate crime. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed the Additional Chief Secretary (Home) to take urgent action on the proposal.
