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Maharashtra FDA issues show-cause notices to Ajay Devgn, Shah Rukh Khan and Tiger Shroff over their participation in advertisements/promotional support for Vimal Elaichi/Pan Masala. Notices cite alleged violations of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and related rules. • AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge will address the BLA and Booth Workers Convention of the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee at Verna, on August 17; convention will bring together Congress booth-level workers from across Goa as part of the party’s organisational strengthening and grassroots mobilisation drive. • Goa’s Directorate of Technical Education has released the Degree Admissions 2026 provisional merit list for NEET-based courses and Pharmacy. However, counselling will not begin on August 18, as the Medical Counselling Committee has revised the All India Quota schedule. Fresh admission dates will be announced after the MCC publishes the state schedule. Candidates have also been asked to verify their eligibility and report discrepancies by 12 noon on August 17. Maharashtra FDA issues show-cause notices to Ajay Devgn, Shah Rukh Khan and Tiger Shroff over their participation in advertisements/promotional support for Vimal Elaichi/Pan Masala. Notices cite alleged violations of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and related rules. • AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge will address the BLA and Booth Workers Convention of the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee at Verna, on August 17; convention will bring together Congress booth-level workers from across Goa as part of the party’s organisational strengthening and grassroots mobilisation drive. • Goa’s Directorate of Technical Education has released the Degree Admissions 2026 provisional merit list for NEET-based courses and Pharmacy. However, counselling will not begin on August 18, as the Medical Counselling Committee has revised the All India Quota schedule. Fresh admission dates will be announced after the MCC publishes the state schedule. Candidates have also been asked to verify their eligibility and report discrepancies by 12 noon on August 17.

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Min Subhash Shirodkar Enters Ponda, Vows Weekly Public Outreach

Following Minister Sudin Dhavalikar, Minister Subhash Shirodkar has now entered the Ponda constituency.

15th Aug 2026 • 21 hours ago • 154 views

Following Minister Sudin Dhavalikar, Minister Subhash Shirodkar has now entered the Ponda constituency.
Shirodkar has expressed his willingness to take responsibility for Ponda as its Guardian Minister, saying he will visit the constituency every Tuesday to meet residents, listen to their grievances and address their concerns.

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