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Maharashtra: 10% Students at Private Universities to get 50% Concession in Fees
Mumbai: The state government has directed all private or self-financed universities in the state to provide a 50% concession in fees to 10% of all their students. However, only students belonging to the economically weaker section (EWS), irrespective of their castes, can avail of this scheme.
According to a Government Resolution (GR) issued on Thursday, this initiative will help students at private universities, which don’t get the benefit of any of the state’s scholarship and fee waiver schemes. However, the universities would be required to foot the expenditure for the scheme, as the state won’t provide them with any grants for its implementation.
Maharashtra has 27 self-financed universities. These universities are different from deemed universities – or ‘deemed to be universities’ – which are the institutes attaining the status of a university from the central government owing to its high standards in a particular area of study. The self-financed universities, on the other hand, are the institutes set up by private entities with approval from the state government.
While they are allowed to frame their own syllabus and conduct entrance tests, they are bound by the norms of the University Grants Commission (UGC) other regulatory bodies. While they also have to follow the reservation policy of the government, there’s little state control over their fee structure. As a result, their fees tend to be higher than other institutes.
“The EWS students entering private universities faced difficulty in paying fees. hence, the government received a proposal to provide concession to these students. The decision was taken considering various factors and is based on the National Education Policy’s proposal for a student-centric education,” read the GR.
The universities have been asked to provide the fee concession at the time of admission and present a report to the government within a month of concluding the admission process.
Sandip Jha, Chairman, Sandip University, a private university based in Nashik, has welcomed the decision. He, however, appealed to the government to chip in to provide educational aid to students. “Any kind of scholarship being provided to needy students is welcome. Since our inception, we have been helping students with more than Rs 10 crore worth of scholarships every year,” he said, adding, “We would appreciate if the state government shares the amount of scholarship as we are not getting any other aid from the government.”
Jha assured that the scheme won’t have any impact on the fees for other students. “We will continue to have the usual 10% hike in fees to account for inflation, but nothing beyond that,” he said.
Maharashtra
Mumbai arms supplier arrested from Ghatkopar depot

Mumbai: Police has claimed to have arrested an arms supplier from Ghatkopar Bus Depot who had come here to supply arms to Mumbai. The Mumbai Police Ghatkopar Anti-Gang Squad received information about this. The police laid a trap and took the accused into custody and recovered two country-made pistols and four live cartridges from his possession. During the investigation, the police asked him his name and he revealed his name as Ajay Kailash, a resident of Ujjain. The police have registered a case in this matter and started the investigation. Pantnagar Police has started the investigation in this matter to find out from where the accused had brought the arms to supply arms. This action was taken by DCP Rakesh Ola on the instructions of Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti.
Maharashtra
Film Icon Dharmendra on Ventilator Support: Sources

Mumbai, November 10:
Legendary Bollywood actor Dharmendra, aged 89, has reportedly been admitted to a Mumbai hospital after complaining of breathing difficulties. According to hospital sources, the veteran actor is under intensive medical care and is said to be on ventilator support as doctors closely monitor his condition.
Dharmendra, one of Indian cinema’s most celebrated figures, was taken to the hospital earlier this week after experiencing shortness of breath. Medical experts attending to him have described his condition as “stable but serious.” The actor’s sons, Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, are by his side, while other family members and close friends from the film industry are visiting and offering support.
Hospital insiders have indicated that his vital parameters remain within normal range, though his condition requires constant observation due to his age. Doctors have not yet given a timeline for his recovery or discharge.
News of Dharmendra’s health scare has sparked concern across the nation. Fans have flooded social media with messages praying for his speedy recovery. Several film personalities have also expressed their solidarity and shared their affection for the veteran actor, who has been a beloved figure in Indian cinema for over six decades.
Dharmendra, often referred to as the “He-Man of Bollywood,” has appeared in numerous classic films and continues to be revered for his charm, humility, and contribution to Indian film history.
As of now, official updates from the family are awaited, and the hospital has maintained that the actor remains under close medical observation. Fans and admirers across the country continue to hope and pray for the recovery of their beloved star.
Maharashtra
Govandi is changing: Successful Talent of Govandi Festival filled with children’s artistic talents

Govandi: With the aim of changing the negative image of Govandi, notorious for drug addiction and crime, and providing a bright future for the children here, the Abu Asim Azmi Foundation, led by local MLA Abu Asim Azmi, has taken a big step. The foundation recently successfully organized the “Talent of Govandi Festival”, which was going on for the past one month.
The festival organized various competitions related to education, sports, skills and talents. Thousands of children from Govandi, Mankhurd, and Shivaji Nagar enthusiastically participated in more than 17 competitions, including singing, dancing, drawing, speech, mehndi, recitation, naat, handicrafts, rangoli, carom, boxing, cricket, volleyball, badminton, karate and poetry. The children performed brilliantly by showcasing their talents and hard work. The new and hidden talents of Govandi were introduced not only locally but also internationally. On this occasion, those IAS officers who added to the glory of Govandi were also honored. MLA Abu Asim Azmi, motivational speakers Sir Awadh Ojha and Sana Khan, and social media influencer Faizo among other dignitaries were present at the event. All of them encouraged the children and gave them prizes. The main objective of the festival was to encourage children to stay away from drugs and choose a better life and make their future bright, through which the talents of the children of Govindi were introduced to the whole world.
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