The Maharashtra FDA seized food items worth over Rs 1.85 crore, including banned gutkha and adulterated milk, during a statewide drive between July 16 and 20. The operation led to 37 FIRs, 49 arrests, 23 establishments being sealed and 16 food establishment licences being suspended

Marathwada, which comprises the districts of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna, Beed, Nanded, Hingoli, Dharashiv, Latur and Parbhani, has received 163.7 mm of rainfall against the seasonal average of 218.1 mm up to July 14