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Parth Hospital Director Arrested: Pune Police Bust Illegal Sex Determination Racket.
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Parth Hospital Director Arrested: Pune Police Bust Illegal Sex Determination Racket.

The Pune Female Foeticide(sex determination) Racket case has intensified after Pune Rural Police arrested Dr. Sangeeta Pandurang Gaikwad, director of Parth Hospital in Kedgaon Chaufula. Investigators allege that an organised network conducted illegal prenatal sex determination tests across Pune, Sat…

Unmesh GujarathiUnmesh Gujarathi|18 June 2026
Maharashtra officers sought inquiry into allegations involving Rajesh Gaikwad.
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Maharashtra officers sought inquiry into allegations involving Rajesh Gaikwad.

The controversy involving Aditi Tatkare and her private secretary Rajesh Gaikwad has intensified after the Maharashtra State Gazetted Officers Association submitted a formal complaint alleging administrative interference, intimidation of officers, and irregular departmental functioning. Association …

Unmesh GujarathiUnmesh Gujarathi|26 May 2026
FIR in Mumbai names multiple doctors and hospitals in a medical negligence.
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FIR in Mumbai names multiple doctors and hospitals in a medical negligence.

The Mumbai hospital medical negligence case has drawn attention after the Dhivaji Nagar Police Station registered an FIR concerning the death of 23-year-old junior artist Salman Babar Shah. The complaint, filed by his mother Nasim Banu Babar Shah, alleges delayed treatment, inadequate post-operative…

Unmesh GujarathiUnmesh Gujarathi|19 May 2026
Kanakia Paris Water Contamination Case: Residents Seek FIR Over Alleged Data Suppression and Health Risks.
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Kanakia Paris Water Contamination Case: Residents Seek FIR Over Alleged Data Suppression and Health Risks.

The Kanakia Paris water contamination case has intensified after residents of a housing society in Bandra Kurla Complex filed a complaint alleging unsafe water exposure and suppression of test reports. Over 1,500 residents have named Godrej Living Pvt Ltd and Zipgrid Proptech Pvt Ltd, along with soc…

Unmesh GujarathiUnmesh Gujarathi|4 May 2026
₹62 Cr Procurement Irregularities Related to Maharashtra Cold Chain Case Raises Health Concerns.
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₹62 Cr Procurement Irregularities Related to Maharashtra Cold Chain Case Raises Health Concerns.

The Maharashtra Vaccine Cold Chain Scam has raised serious concerns after allegations of ₹62 crore procurement irregularities surfaced. Reports indicate inflated pricing of critical equipment, such as ice-lined refrigerators and possible supply of non-compliant units instead of WHO-approved models. …

Unmesh GujarathiUnmesh Gujarathi|26 March 2026
Women and Child Development Department Row: Allegations Against Rajesh Gaikwad Raise Governance Questions
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Women and Child Development Department Row: Allegations Against Rajesh Gaikwad Raise Governance Questions

The Women and Child Development Department in Maharashtra is under scrutiny following allegations against private secretary Rajesh Gaikwad, raising concerns about governance, administrative conduct, and accountability. Complaints submitted to senior authorities have prompted political leaders to dem…

Unmesh GujarathiUnmesh Gujarathi|23 March 2026
Devendra Fadnavis Orders Transfer After Iron Syrup Controversy.
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Devendra Fadnavis Orders Transfer After Iron Syrup Controversy.

DevendrThe Maharashtra medical procurement controversy has escalated after Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis ordered the transfer of Maharashtra Medical Goods Procurement Authority CEO Mahesh Awhad. The decision follows concerns over unsafe iron syrup supplied for government health programmes targeti…

Unmesh GujarathiUnmesh Gujarathi|13 March 2026
Iron Syrup Scandal Raises Health Concerns in Maharashtra.
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Iron Syrup Scandal Raises Health Concerns in Maharashtra.

The Maharashtra iron syrup scandal has raised serious concerns after regulatory tests found iron supplements supplied to government health programmes unsafe for consumption. The medicine was intended for malnourished children and pregnant women under public healthcare schemes. Authorities discovered…

Unmesh GujarathiUnmesh Gujarathi|12 March 2026
Illegal IVF Egg Donor Network Busted in Maharashtra.
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Illegal IVF Egg Donor Network Busted in Maharashtra.

The Badlapur IVF Racket has revealed an illegal egg donor recruitment network operating outside India’s assisted reproduction regulations. Police say several women who initially joined as donors later became recruiters bringing other women into the system for payments. Investigators allege forged Aa…

Sprouts News NetworkSprouts News Network|6 March 2026
Supreme Court Cuts Rooh Afza VAT to 4 Percent.
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Supreme Court Cuts Rooh Afza VAT to 4 Percent.

Supreme Court Rooh Afza VAT Verdict: Fruit Drink Classification Brings 4 Percent Tax Relief The Supreme Court has ruled that Sharbat Rooh Afza qualifies as a fruit drink under the Uttar Pradesh VAT Act, attracting 4 percent tax instead of 12.5 percent. The Bench set aside the Allahabad High Court or…

Unmesh GujarathiUnmesh Gujarathi|25 February 2026
Medical Procurement Scam Puts Maharashtra Health System in Question.
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Medical Procurement Scam Puts Maharashtra Health System in Question.

Maharashtra Medical Procurement Scam Raises Questions Over Accountability and Governance Allegations of a ₹700 crore medical procurement scam in Maharashtra have raised serious concerns about transparency and governance. Despite orders for an inquiry, delays continue while public hospitals face medi…

Unmesh GujarathiUnmesh Gujarathi|5 February 2026
Why a Maharashtra Disabled Government Doctor Was Denied Promotion Four Times.
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Why a Maharashtra Disabled Government Doctor Was Denied Promotion Four Times.

A Maharashtra government doctor with 90 percent disability was denied promotion four times despite meeting all service and academic requirements. For over a decade, administrative delay and withheld certificates blocked his career growth. The case, now before the Bombay High Court, raises serious co…

Sprouts News NetworkSprouts News Network|4 February 2026
SevenHills Hospital Revival Plan Sparks Big Healthcare Debate in Mumbai.
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SevenHills Hospital Revival Plan Sparks Big Healthcare Debate in Mumbai.

Mukesh Ambani, Reliance Linked SevenHills Hospital Acquisition Proposal: Maharashtra Government Urged to Convert Mumbai Facility into Major Public Healthcare Hub A proposal urging the Maharashtra government to acquire SevenHills Hospital in Andheri has reignited debate on Mumbai’s healthcare future.…

Unmesh GujarathiUnmesh Gujarathi|8 January 2026
Girgaon Pollution Crisis: Construction Dust Sparks Health Outrage.
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Girgaon Pollution Crisis: Construction Dust Sparks Health Outrage.

Girgaon Chokes: Rampant Construction Dust Sparks Health Crisis, Political Showdown Girgaon is battling a dangerous public health emergency as uncontrolled construction dust engulfs the neighbourhood. A Sprouts News SIT investigation reveals widespread respiratory and skin ailments, especially among …

Unmesh GujarathiUnmesh Gujarathi|27 November 2025
From Clinic to Sari Shop: Aapla Dawakhana’s Broken Promise.
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From Clinic to Sari Shop: Aapla Dawakhana’s Broken Promise.

Aapla Dawakhana Scheme Fails: Thane Clinic Replaced by Sari Shop • From Clinic to Sari Shop: A Symbol of Failed Promises • Financial Mismanagement: Unpaid Rent and Contractor Dues • Impact on Thane's Poor: Healthcare Access Denied The Aapla Dawakhana scheme — launched to offer affordable healthcare …

Unmesh GujarathiUnmesh Gujarathi|28 October 2025