Invoke MCOCA against those involved in food adulteration, prepare watertight cases: Shinde

August 12, 2026 9:19 AM

Invoke MCOCA against those involved in food adulteration, prepare watertight cases: Shinde

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday directed that those involved in food adulteration be booked under the stringent anti-organised crime law, the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA), saying such unscrupulous elements are putting the health of citizens, particularly youngsters, at grave risk. The direction came amidst the ongoing state-wide crackdown by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on food safety violations and adulteration. Shinde held a meeting ...

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar’s last rites to be performed today in Baramati

January 29, 2026 8:56 AM

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar’s last rites to be performed today in Baramati

The last rites of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar will be held on Thursday in his political stronghold, Baramati, with full state honours, following his tragic death in a plane crash. Ajit Pawar's mortal remains have been kept at the Vidya Pratishtan ground to enable people to pay their final respects. A large gathering of supporters, party workers and locals is expected to visit the venue throughout the day. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chie...