The government had constituted a task force on February 2 to study the multi-faceted impact of social media and online gaming on minors including psychological, physical, educational and advertising-related effects.
Launched as an experiment by the district agriculture department to help farmers in a region emerging from Left-Wing Extremism (LWE), the initiative has now gained traction, with more farmers adopting the crop.
The groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of 'Maharashtra Bhavan' was held in Moka, Mauritius.
Uddhav Thackeray's tenure in the Maharashtra Legislative Council ended today along with eight other members
At the event, it was announced that Marathi cinema halls in Mumbai and across Maharashtra will be preserved
Kharat had been accused by multiple women of sexually assaulting and threatening them under the guise of religious rituals.
Tomato growers in Jalna have been severely affected by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, as the resulting export halt has driven tomato prices to extremely low levels.
A new cockroach species, Neoloboptera peninsularis, was identified by ZSI, combining morphology and DNA sequencing.
Mumbai, March 23 (IANS) Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya (Yojana), the world’s largest healthcare scheme, stands today as a boon for lakhs of individuals and families in the country.
The Gram Panchayat faces allegations of financial misappropriation and embezzlement regarding funds amounting to Rs 80 lakhs.
A monkey in Maharashtra's Thane district was found with an arrow pierced through its neck and jaw, marking the second such attack in the area within four days.
People usually visit temples for peace and calm, but a tense scene unfolded at Maharashtra's Jyotiba Temple in Kolhapur when a video emerged showing priests assaulting devotees during morning rituals.
Commercial LPG supplies were earlier capped at around 30 per cent of the levels seen before the global energy disruption due to the war in the Middle East.
Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route through which 20 per cent of the world's energy is transported. The blockade has resulted in severe disruptions in energy supply to many countries, including India.
The complaint was submitted by Sardar Gurjyot Singh, president of the organisation 'Sikhs in Maharashtra'
Too much fibre without adequate water intake may lead to bloating and abdominal discomfort
Astrologer Ashok Kharat is accused of raping a woman and exploiting several others. State women's commission chief Rupali Chakankar resigned after outrage over her alleged links with him.
The owner purchased a decommissioned Airbus A319 and transformed it into a restaurant on the Pune-Satara highway.
Ashok Kharat was arrested in Nashik on Wednesday for allegedly raping a 35-year-old woman several times over three years
Find out which place in Maharashtra is called the Onion Capital of India and why it plays such a crucial role in the nation's onion trade and agricultural identity.
Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule termed it "a grave offence" and acknowledged on the floor of the House that "a major administrative lapse" had occurred.
The controversy deepened further when certain photos and videos surfaced on social media, depicting Rupali Chakankar in the company of rape-accused astrologer Ashok Kharat.
Sindhudurg district in Maharashtra offers pristine beaches, clear waters, and authentic Malvani seafood, providing a quieter and more affordable alternative to crowded Goa.
Maharashtra plans a modern jetty at the Gateway of India to manage heavy tourist traffic and improve safety, aiming to develop Mumbai as a global tourism and maritime hub.
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