Chandrashekhar Bawankule said the government was examining crop loss assessment reports, known as panchnamas, to ensure that damage to crops was recorded accurately. He said 45 per cent of the crop loss panchnamas in the affected regions had been completed and directed officials to expedite the remaining work

The Maharashtra FDA is intensifying its crackdown on adulterated, counterfeit and unsafe food ahead of Navratri and Diwali following an FSSAI directive. Checks will focus on sweets, milk products, edible oils, snacks, beverages and other festive foods