The Maharashtra government's social justice department on Tuesday issued a government resolution (GR) cancelling its earlier decision to grant 5 per cent reservation to the Muslim community for educational institutions and government and semi-government jobs
20 February,2026 05:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
An FDA clerk, Rajendra Dherange, was arrested by the ACB for allegedly taking a Rs 35,000 bribe at Mantralaya. Minister Narhari Zirwal said he would resign if any link to him is found. Congress leaders Varsha Gaikwad and Harshwardhan Sapkal criticized the BJP-led government, calling for strict action and a probe
13 February,2026 03:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent-1770889118946_d.png "Jamiat chief slams Vande Mataram rule: “Blatant attack on religious freedom”")
Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind chief Arshad Madani criticised the government’s order making all six stanzas of Vande Mataram mandatory, calling it a violation of religious freedom and constitutional rights, and accused it of politicising patriotism
12 February,2026 08:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra will create a separate rulebook under the new Labour Code to protect film artistes, technicians, and workers, Labour Minister Akash Fundkar said. The draft will be prepared after consultations, focusing on social security, wages, insurance, and legal protection for industry professionals
11 February,2026 08:09 PM IST | Mumbai | PTIADVERTISEMENT
