Maharashtra Bans Junk Food Near Schools

By BPN News Desk July 30, 2026

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The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has prohibited the sale, free distribution and advertising of junk food inside schools and within 50 metres of their premises. The statewide directive covers vada pav, samosas, chips, sugary drinks, chocolates, ice cream and other foods high in fat,

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Bombay HC Seeks Government Eatery Inspection Details

By BPN News Desk July 29, 2026

The Bombay High Court has sought details from the Maharashtra government on food safety inspections conducted at eateries operated by government bodies, semi-government institutions, statutory authorities and government contractors. The direction came while hearing a challenge to the suspension of a Navi Mumbai five-star hotel’s FSSAI licence. Bombay High Court Reviews FDA

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Nine Killed, Six Injured in Blast at Illegal Firecracker Unit in Ahmedabad

By BPN News Desk July 19, 2026

At least nine people were killed and six others injured after a powerful explosion triggered a major fire at an allegedly illegal firecracker manufacturing unit on the outskirts of Ahmedabad on Saturday. The blast occurred at a facility on Gatrad Road in the Ramol area and was reportedly powerful enough to damage surrounding structures. Those […]

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NCP Meetings With Fadnavis Fuel NDA Buzz

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2026

Late-night meetings between Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and senior leaders from both Nationalist Congress Party factions have renewed speculation over possible political realignments. However, no leader involved has confirmed that an alliance, merger or change of political position was discussed. Jayant Patil Meets Sharad Pawar and Fadnavis NCP (SP)

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CAG Flags ₹15,586 Crore Ladki Bahin Fund Parking

By BPN News Desk July 11, 2026

The Comptroller and Auditor General has flagged major financial-management lapses in Maharashtra’s Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, including unexplained excess expenditure of ₹3,541 crore and the parking of ₹15,586 crore in government deposit accounts. CAG Flags Ladki Bahin Scheme Overspending The Maharashtra government provided ₹26,200 crore for the scheme through

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Bombay HC Upholds Adani’s Dharavi Project Bid

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2026

The Bombay High Court has upheld the Maharashtra government’s decision to award the Dharavi redevelopment project to Adani Properties Private Limited, rejecting a petition filed by UAE-based Seclink Technologies Corporation challenging the tender process. Bombay High Court Upholds Adani Dharavi Bid A division bench comprising Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya and Justice Amit

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Bombay HC Blames Civic Misuse For Flooding

By BPN News Desk July 7, 2026

The Bombay High Court has said Mumbai’s recurring waterlogging cannot be blamed on civic authorities alone, observing that clogged drains, encroachments and misuse of public spaces have worsened the city’s monsoon flooding problem. Bombay High Court On Mumbai Waterlogging A bench of Acting Chief Justice Ravindra V. Ghuge and Justice Gautam Ankhad made the remarks […]

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Lonavala Rain Triggers Pune Landslides

By BPN News Desk July 7, 2026

Heavy rainfall in Lonavala triggered multiple landslides across Pune district, disrupting rail traffic on the Mumbai-Pune route and prompting authorities to monitor vulnerable ghat areas closely. Lonavala Heavy Rainfall Triggers Landslides Lonavala recorded 670 mm of rainfall in the 24-hour period ending at 7 am on Monday, July 6, 2026, after an intense monsoon spell […]

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Maharashtra On High Alert For Heavy Rain

By BPN News Desk July 6, 2026

Maharashtra has been placed on high alert as heavy rain is expected to continue until July 8, 2026, with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis warning of a possible cloudburst-like spell in parts of Nashik on Tuesday. Maharashtra Heavy Rain Alert Till July 8 Fadnavis issued the warning after reviewing the flood situation at the State disaster […]

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Pune Dams Gain 1 TMC After Rain

By BPN News Desk July 6, 2026

Rainfall in the catchment areas of Pune’s key dams has increased water storage by 1 TMC in 24 hours, improving short-term water availability for the city after recent monsoon showers. Pune Dam Water Stock Rises After Rain The four major dams supplying water to Pune Municipal Corporation areas — Khadakwasla, Temghar, Panshet and Varasgaon — […]