Maharashtra

Maharashtra FDA conducts 12,083 inspections, seizes food worth ₹67.2 cr

The regulator issued 5,269 improvement notices, suspended 603 licences and arrested 875 people during enforcement action conducted between June and August

Maharashtra FDA raids 11 food units in Thane, seizes 29 tonnes of stock

From unclean production areas to suspected licensing and labelling violations, FDA inspections at 11 Thane units found several food safety concerns

Maharashtra to soon bring DELTA Act to tokenise immovable properties

The proposed DELTA Act will create a legal framework for blockchain-based tokenisation of land and other immovable assets, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said

Maharashtra readies India's first land tokenisation framework: Fadnavis

Speaking at the Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai, Fadnavis said the proposed legislation would create a legal framework for the blockchain-based tokenisation of land and other immovable assets

Mumbai food safety crackdown: What FDA found at IRCTC kitchen, Iskcon Juhu

Inspections led by FDA commissioner Tukaram Mundhe uncovered poor sanitation, choked drains and gaps in food-safety records across several Mumbai establishments

MPSC paper leak: Aspirants protest in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, seek probe

Scores of MPSC aspirants staged a protest in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on Tuesday, alleging widespread corruption and paper leaks, and demanded a high-level probe into the recent recruitment examinations. Protesters gathered at the Kranti Chowk area of the city, demanding the immediate appointment of officers with a "clean image" to the top posts in the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC). A similar march was held in Pune on Monday. ''An efficient officer with a clean image like (state FDA commissioner) Tukaram Mundhe should be posted to MPSC; only then students will get justice. We come from families of farmers and come here to study and fulfil the dreams of our parents," one of the protesting aspirants said. The Mumbai Crime Branch is investigating a question paper leak involving the MPSC Drug Inspector (Group-B) screening examination held in March. The police have arrested seven persons, including a female candidate who had secured seventh rank in the exam

MPSC exam paper leak: Aspirants protest in Pune; Oppn extends support

A large number of MPSC aspirants staged a protest march in Pune on Monday, demanding transparency in the recruitment process and action against the alleged paper leaks and irregularities in various examinations. The protesters demanded the resignation of the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) chairman and secretary and the immediate appointment of officers with a "clean image" to the posts. The march began at Omkareshwar Temple Chowk and proceeded to the Pune District Collectorate, where protesters raised demands related to the functioning of the MPSC and examination procedures. NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar and Congress legislator Vishwajit Kadam joined the protesters, extending support to their demands. Pawar said the government must fulfil the protesters' demands. The protesters demanded that the commission provide, within eight days, an explanation on objections raised about the Drug Inspector (Group-B) examination and initiate an inquiry into alleged irregularities. Amo

Popularity was never my goal, what matters is public health: Tukaram Mundhe

Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, in the limelight for his sweeping food-safety crackdown across the state, has said that public health, and not personal popularity, is what matters most to him. Asked if his celebrity-like status following the aggressive food safety crackdown across the state is a distraction, Mundhe said, "It is not a distraction. Popularity was never my goal." "What matters to me are issues like public health. This is not about Tukaram Mundhe. This is about India and the goal to improve public health," the senior IAS officer told PTI in an interview. "The food and drugs sector affects public health. If that becomes a public agenda by my actions and role, I will be happy about it," Mundhe said Asked if his aggressive enforcement approach makes him vulnerable to political or administration pressure, Mundhe said, "It is not aggressive. I am doing what I am supposed to do diligently. I have been doing this across my two decades of public service." "I beli

Maharashtra sees over $300 bn investment interest in data centres

The state currently accounts for 66 per cent of India's data centre capacity and is targeting 5.7 GW by 2032 as it pursues a $1 trillion economy by 2030

FDA suspends food licence of Blinkit facility, 2 eateries in Mumbai

Unsafe storage, contaminated food and poor hygiene practices were among the concerns flagged by Maharashtra FDA officials during recent inspections

Maharashtra govt approves policy to eradicate drugs from the state by 2029

The Maharashtra cabinet on Tuesday approved a policy aimed at eradicating drugs from the state by 2029 through extensive public awareness and strict action against narcotics with the participation of all departments. Maharashtra is the first state in the country to undertake such a comprehensive campaign, involving coordination among various departments, to create a drug-free state, a statement issued by the government said. Under the policy, strict action will be taken against the cultivation of crops that contribute to the production of illegal drugs, as well as the production, transportation, sale and consumption of natural and synthetic drugs. "The policy will focus on extensive public awareness and strict action against drugs, with the participation of all departments of the state government. To ensure the successful implementation of this comprehensive policy, responsibilities have been assigned from the village level to the district, divisional and ministerial levels," the ..

United Breweries to commission Maharashtra canning line for ₹110 crore

New canning line at Ellora Brewery will have a capacity of 40,000 cans per hour and is expected to become operational in September, subject to statutory approvals

Maharashtra FDA busts expiry-date racket, seizes food worth ₹75 lakh

Lay's, Kurkure and Maggi were among the products seized as the FDA uncovered an alleged racket involving altered expiry and manufacturing dates

Maharashtra govt approves recruitment of 5,012 assistant professors

The Maharashtra government on Monday approved the recruitment of 5,012 assistant professors in non-government aided senior colleges, introducing mandatory CCTV recording of the entire interview process to ensure transparency. As per a Government Resolution (GR) issued by the Higher and Technical Education Department, the posts had been approved based on student-strength and workload calculations as of October 2025 across state public universities. The GR provides further instructions from time to time to ensure transparency in the recruitment process. Colleges must obtain university approval for recruitment advertisements and publish them in a national newspaper and a state-level newspaper, it said, adding that applications can be accepted both online and offline. Candidates will be shortlisted as per the criteria prescribed by the University Grants Commission (UGC), while social and parallel reservation policies would have to be followed. The GR also stated that colleges will hav

Before the FDA walks in: How restaurants audit kitchens and food safety

Maharashtra FDA's crackdown has exposed lapses in storage, pest control, hygiene; but in a professionally run kitchen, what systems are supposed to catch these problems before the regulator does?

Explained: What is surrogate advertising and what does the law say?

Maharashtra FDA notices to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over a Vimal Elaichi ad have put the spotlight on indirect promotion of pan masala and liquor brands

AESL wins ₹4,700 cr transmission project in Maha for 4.5 GW renewable power

The 36-month project will add 562 circuit km of transmission lines and 9,000 MVA of transformation capacity while supporting pumped-storage projects in Maharashtra

Adani Energy Solutions wins ₹4,700 cr transmission project in Maharashtra

The project will evacuate renewable power from Karnataka to Maharashtra and support pumped storage projects in Satara, Pune and MMR

Adani Energy Solutions wins $493 mn transmission project in Maharashtra

The project will transmit up to 4,500 MW of renewable and storage power, and be delivered within 36 months

IHG Hotels & Resorts inks pact for 200 key voco hotel in Maharashtra

IHG Hotels & Resorts on Monday said it has signed a management agreement with Discover Resorts Neral Pvt. Ltd. for a 200-key voco in Karjat, Maharashtra. The property will convert to IHG's premium brand by early 2028, the global hospitality company said in a statement. "voco is well suited to a destination like Karjat, where travellers are looking for a premium experience that feels distinctive, relaxed, and connected to the character of the place." said Sudeep Jain, IHG Hotels & Resorts Managing Director, South West Asia. IHG currently has 53 open hotels operating across seven brands in India and a strong pipeline of 110 hotels due to open in the next 3-5 years.