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Mumbai: State transport minister Pratap Sarnaik on Thursday announced the setting up of a committee to address concerns regarding e-challan implementation affecting transporters and tourist bus operators, who declared an indefinite strike beginning Jul 1. Following this, the associations called off the protest.Sarnaik said a dedicated committee will be established to examine these matters and deliver findings within a month. During discussions with senior officials and transport association delegates, Sarnaik emphasised that enhancements to the e-challan system should prioritise encouraging compliance rather than enforcing strict measures. He outlined several key points -- prevention of multiple penalties for identical violations on the same day, establishment of fine validity periods, and provision of parking spaces for commercial vehicles. -- Somit Sen
Shillong (Meghalaya) [India], June 27 (ANI): Police seized a gun and Rs 50,000 from the accused in the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case, Superintendent of Police (SP) Herbert Pyniaid Kharkongor said on Friday. SP Herbert Pyniaid Kharkongor told the reporters, "A weapon was seized yesterday, including a gun with ammunition and Rs 50,000, which we recovered from the vehicle. Since we have police custody, we will further interrogate more... Raj and Akash disclosed a weapon in the bag, allowing us to proceed accordingly..." Also Read | 'Not Right to Impose Hindi on Primary Students': Sharad Pawar Sa ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a major boost to sustainable transportation and revenue generation, the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) is set to establish the state's largest Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF) on its own land through a public-private partnership model. The facility will be located in Khultabad, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, on a sprawling 100-acre MSRTC-owned parcel. The announcement was made by Maharashtra's Transport Minister and MSRTC Chairman Pratap Sarnaik during a review meeting held recently. The meeting was attended by MSRTC Vice Chairman and Managing ...Read More >
THANE: Several leaders and activists of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) were detained by the police on Tuesday ahead of a proposed protest rally in Mira Bhayander town of Thane district. Tensions prevailed in Mira Bhayander as police rounded up protestors who had gathered to participate in the rally proposed by the Marathi Ekikaran Samiti. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has maintained that permission had been granted for the rally, in which MNS leaders planned to participate, but the party insisted on a specific route which posed law and order challenges. State Minister Pratap Sarnai ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) As Tesla announced its foray into the Indian market on Tuesday, Liberty General Insurance and ACKO said they have become insurance partners for the American electric carmaker in India. Liberty General Insurance said it has developed a suite of finely tuned protection plans that complement Tesla's engineering and performance excellence while anticipating the distinct needs of EV users. Also Read | Ganeshotsav 2025: MSRTC To Run 5,000 Special Buses to Konkan From August 23 to September 7, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik Announces; Group Bookings Start July 22. "At Li ...Read More >
Mumbai: State transport minister Pratap Sarnaik on Friday issued a media statement, warning of a crackdown on aggregator cabs, autos, and bikes in Mumbai if they fail to comply with rules as per the state transport department orders. This came a day after the transport commissioner's office issued directives to aggregator firms such as Uber, Ola, and Rapido to implement MMRTA-approved AC Kaali Peeli taxi and auto fares on their app and have provisions for surge pricing and a drop in fares during lean periods. For bike taxis, the transport department has not allowed surge pricing for aggregator ...Read More >
The announcement was made during a meeting held at the Sahyadri Guest House with representatives of various MSRTC employee unions and action committee members on Monday. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Transport Minister and MSRTC Chairman Pratap Sarnaik, and several other officials were present, including MSRTC Vice-Chairman and Managing Director Dr. Madhav Kusekar. Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) employees will receive Rs 6,000 as a Diwali bonus. The corporation has a ...Read More >
Mumbai: In the biggest crackdown in recent months, 123 passenger vehicles, including 78 bike taxis (mostly Rapidos), were seized in MMR on Wednesday for transporting passengers without authorisation. Sarnaik says he will approach the law and judiciary department to include bikes and buses in the aggregator policy.The RTOs from Mumbai, Thane, Vashi, and Panvel with 20 special squads cracked down on the illegal vehicles that were unauthorisedly transporting passengers without valid state permits.Al ...Read More >
Srinagar- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said foreign countries were told clearly during the post-Operation Sindoor diplomatic outreach that in case of a fresh provocation, India would repeat its action. Speaking at a discussion at the Ahmedabad Management Association, Tharoor said Indian delegations which visited foreign countries in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor managed to convey that India acted with restraint and responsibility. "In other places, we actually were able to get some very high-placed people to say not only that they respected and supported India's right of self- ...Read More >
Chennai, Jul 15 (PTI) The ManipalCigna Health Insurance Company Ltd has planned to expand its footprint in Tamil Nadu with 10 more branches and add over 10,000 advisors across South India. ManipalCigna Health Insurance Company Ltd is a joint venture between Manipal Group, an eminent player in healthcare delivery and higher education and global health services company Cigna Healthcare. Also Read | Aadhaar Free Update: Government Requests Parents to Update Children's Aadhaar Biometrics Between Age 5-7, Free of Cost. Citing a data from the General Insurance Council (GIC), ManipalCigna said it ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 27 (ANI): Shiv Sena (UBT) and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) will jointly organize a protest march on July 5 against the state government's reported move to make Hindi compulsory up to Class 4 under the 'Three Language Policy'. The announcement was made by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and MP Sanjay Raut at a press conference on Friday. Also Read | Uddhav Thackeray, Raj Thackeray to Unite Against Hindi 'Imposition' in Maharashtra Schools, Says Sanjay Raut. Raut said, "We are not against any language. We have always respected Hindi. People like us have alway ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) It was a belligerent, brilliant, and breathtaking performance from the Chennai Bulls, who were crowned the first ever champions of the Rugby Premier League, here in Mumbai, at the Shahaji Raje Bhosale Sports Complex. The Chennai Bulls thrashed the Delhi Redz by a scoreline of 41-0 in the final, to clinch the title. In fact, the margin of victory is the biggest across Season 1 of the GMR RPL. Meanwhile, the Hyderabad Heroes, who had finished top of the table in the league stage, came away with a third-place finish, after they won 17-12 against the Bengaluru Bra ...Read More >
Mumbai : Tesla's long awaited India debut finally took place with chief minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurating its showroom in Mumbai on Tuesday. The Elon Musk-led car maker unveiled its Model Y compact all-electric SUV at its 'Experience Centre' in Bandra-Kurla Complex with the CM describing it as the "right city and the right state" for the launch."Mumbai stands for innovation and sustainability. In 2015, when I went to the US, I had my first ride in a Tesla, and then I thought we need such a vehicle for mobility in India. But it took 10 years for it to come to India. But we are very happy ...Read More >
Mumbai: Heated arguments broke out on Friday between legislators from the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and other parties during the Thane district planning and development committee meeting, as lawmakers across party lines spoke about the worsening traffic situation in Thane and other parts of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and blamed a nexus of politicians and bureaucrats for the poor condition of roads in the region. Subsequently, deputy chief minister and guardian minister of Thane, Ekna ...Read More >
Mumbai: In view of the flood situation caused by the retreating monsoon across Maharashtra, the state government has cancelled the 10% seasonal fare hike for bus services operated by the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC). The announcement was made on Wednesday by Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik, following directives from Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Relief for Commuters The decision comes as a relief to citizens already burdened by the economic and logistical impact of recent floods. MSRTC typically implements a temporary fare increase during the festive season. ...Read More >
Mumbai: Some economists are batting for an outsized rate cut-of half a percentage point instead of the customary quarter-as future price pressures appear benign and credit demand remains subdued. Economists from the State Bank of India and Piramal Enterprises are advocating a 50-basis-point (bps) reduction in the policy rates, due to be announced after the latest bi-monthly review Friday morning, even though an ET survey of a dozen bankers and economists indicates a 25 bps cut. One basis point is a hundredth of a percentage point. Currently, the repo rate-or signaling rate-stands at 6% afte ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 18: Commuters in Mumbai continued to face major disruptions for the fourth consecutive day as Ola and Uber drivers extended their ongoing strike. The ongoing protest, led by the Maharashtra Gig Works Manch, has seen nearly 90% of app-based cabs going off the roads, with a sit-in protest called at Mumbai's historic Azad Maidan on Friday, July 18, at 10 am. The situation is particularly dire at Mumbai Airport, where it was reported that passengers have been suffering long waits and inflated fares from alternative transport. In response, the airport authority issued a travel advisor ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 2 (PTI) Truckers in Maharashtra resorted to an indefinite strike on Wednesday to protest against the e-challan system for recovering fines and demanded swift resolution of long-pending issues, transporters' representatives said. They claimed goods transport services were disrupted across the state. Authorities stated that the transportation of essential items, including milk, fruits, and vegetables, was not affected. Despite an appeal by State Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik and issuing of three circulars promising relief, the truckers vowed to continue their stir. At a meeti ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 15: In preparation for Ganesh Chaturthi (Ganeshotsav) on August 27, 2025, the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) will operate 5,000 additional buses between August 23 and September 7 to manage the surge in passenger traffic towards the Konkan region. The announcement was made by Transport Minister and MSRTC Chairman Pratap Sarnaik after a high-level review meeting held at Mantralaya on Tuesday, July 15. Recognising the cultural and emotional importance of Ganeshotsav, especially for Konkan residents working in urban centres like Mumbai, Pratap Sarnaik said, "The ...Read More >
Lucknow: Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former minister Gayatri Prajapati was attacked by a fellow inmate inside Lucknow Jail on Tuesday. The scuffle took place within the jail premises, after which prison authorities launched an internal inquiry. According to a statement issued by Dr Ramdhani, DIG Prisons, Lucknow Range, the incident occurred after Prajapati allegedly used abusive language towards another inmate, Vishwas Rajput. In response, Vishwas attacked Prajapati using a sharp object inside the cell. DIG Prisons clarified that the incident was not premeditated and dismissed any spec ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a bid to improve the financial condition of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC), Transport Minister and MSRTC Chairman Pratap Sarnaik has announced that the revenue-boosting strategy successfully implemented in the Dhule-Nandurbar division will be expanded across the state. The announcement was made on Friday during a meeting held to discuss strategies for enhancing MSRTC's revenue. The meeting was attended by the Corporation's Vice-Chairman and Managing Director Dr. Madhav Kusekar, Financial Advisor and Chief Accounts Officer Girish Deshmukh, Dhule-Nandurbar D ...Read More >
Jaipur: Senior Congress leader and former chief minister Ashok Gehlot criticised the Bhajan Lal Sharma-led BJP govt in Rajasthan, accusing it of surrendering to the sand mafia and failing to uphold law and order in the state. Speaking on the birth anniversary of senior Congress leader Late Girija Vyas at PCC Tuesday, Gehlot said, "The sand mafia has completely taken over. Sand prices are skyrocketing, and the common man can't even afford to build a home. During our tenure, we faced challenges too, but we tried to control them. Today, it's a free-for-all."He alleged that a deep-rooted nexus now ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's campaign at the World University Games in Germany got off to a mixed start on Thursday, with teenage swimmer Rohit Benedicton providing the day's standout performance by shattering a national record in the men's 50m butterfly, even as other Indian athletes struggled to make an impact across multiple disciplines. The 19-year-old swimmer clocked 24.00 seconds to finish 12th overall and qualify for the semifinals, eclipsing the seven-year-old national mark of 24.09 set by Olympian Virdhawal Khade in 2018. The performance marks yet another milestone in ...Read More >
Maharashtra recorded over 83,800 road accidents and 36,567 fatalities between January 2023 and April 2025, yet the State Road Safety Council -- a statutory body responsible for monitoring and implementing road safety measures -- has not convened a single meeting in the past two years, said officials. The council, mandated to meet biannually under Rule 215 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, last held a session on April 3, 2023. Since its inception in 2015, only 12 meetings have been conducted, ...Read More >
Mumbai: State transport minister and Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) chairman Pratap Sarnaik said MSRTC will not purchase a single wet lease bus. "Even if we have to borrow money, we will purchase our own buses," said Sarnaik in the Legislative Council. Sarnaik said 2,000 new buses have already been inducted and 800 are being added in a couple of weeks. tnn ...Read More >
JAMMU, July 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah congratulated BJP leader Kavinder Gupta on his appointment as Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, and said that he will need to keep in mind that, just like in Jammu and Kashmir, one has to maintain a balance and be sensitive to the sentiments of the people of Leh and Kargil regions. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp "My best wishes to Kavinder Gupta on being appointed as the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh. But this responsibility is not easy. Working in high-altitude areas is challenging," Omar told reporters during ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Mumbai Police has filed an FIR against the Rapido director for purportedly running bike taxi services unlawfully via its application. The FIR was filed at the Amboli police station following a complaint from the office of the Regional Transport Commissioner. In the complaint, Harshal Sase, a Vehicle Supervision Officer at the Regional Transport Commissioner's Office stated, "The Rapido app was being used to operate illegal transport services in the city," according to reports. The app operators had not received authorization from the government to operate their vehicles in the cit ...Read More >
Pune: A total of 3,079 public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations will be up and running in different parts of the state by Nov this year, state transport minister Pratap Sarnaik told TOI.However, with Maharashtra being second highest in the country for EV registrations, only behind Uttar Pradesh, the number of charging stations is still very low and a constant reason for concern among those owning EVs, highlighted experts."At present, state govt has set up 1,180 high-speed EV charging stations, and this number will go up to more than 3,000 by Nov. We are trying hard to strengthen EV-relat ...Read More >
PRNewswire Chandigarh [India], July 15: Chandigarh University, India leading private university, in collaboration with job platform Apna and investment firm Venture Catalysts (VCats) have launched Campus Tank, India first university-led Startup launch-pad for young innovators below the age of 30 to pitch their ideas and get funding of $1 Million to launch their startups along with expert venture guidance, strategic ecosystem alliances and immersive startup incubation. APNA which is India largest early talent platform, trusted by over 6 Crore users and AICTE while Venture Catalyst is India lea ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], July 15: In a defining moment for Indian luxury jewellery, Zoya- India leading luxury jewellery atelier from the Tata Group--unveils a limited-edition capsule in collaboration with globally acclaimed British designer and curator Alice Cicolini, marking the first international creative partnership for an Indian luxury jewellery atelier. Born out of deep mutual admiration of Indian craft, the capsule pays homage to enamel--one of India most poetic art forms in luxury. Inspired by the architecture of Lhasa, where every layer tells a story, this collection draws from a la ...Read More >
A scuffle broke out between supporters of Jitendra Awhad and Gopichand Padalkar in the legislature. This followed a heated exchange between the MLAs. Devendra Fadnavis called for action against those involved. Awhad raised concerns about safety. Uddhav Thackeray demanded action against those who issued passes. Two people were detained. An inquiry into the issuance of passes has been demanded. Supporters of two MLAs, one from the ruling BJP and the other from opposition NCP (SP) came to blows ins ...Read More >