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[Ashwin @Ashwin_1188]

@PMOIndia @Dev_Fadnavis @CMOMaharashtra MHADA flats meant for affordable housing are being rented out at high prices, defeating the scheme’s purpose. Without stricter checks & enforcement this scheme is contributing rental inflation & denies homes to needy citizens. #MHADA

[Ashwin @Ashwin_1188]

@FITEMaharashtra MH job scene is grim, no doubt. But IT money is a big reason flat prices and school fees in the city shot up. Just compare these in non IT areas. Higher disposable income means multiple flats at any price. Maybe think before spending, instead of blaming the govt for everything.

[Tukaram Mundhe @Tukaram_IndIAS]

The most expensive part of a hospital bill may never touch the hospital at all.

A patient admitted for care has no way of knowing whether the price on a medical consumable reflects its actual cost or a markup fixed long before it ever reached the ward. That gap in information is, at its core, a public health issue.

A survey of hospital consumables in Maharashtra found an IV infusion set with a trade price of ₹11.05 carrying a printed MRP of ₹325 ; a markup of 2,841%. A syringe procured at ₹6.75 carried an MRP of ₹57.20. A catheter procured at ₹29.41 carried an MRP of ₹310.

These are not elective purchases. Patients cannot compare prices, seek alternatives, or question a number printed on a box while receiving care and the MRP itself is often fixed upstream by manufacturers and distributors, disconnected from the trade price by a wide, unexplained margin. The result is a system where the party bearing the cost has the least information to evaluate it.

The regulatory gap is structural: scheduled medicines are capped under the Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013. Most medical devices and consumables are not leaving both the pricing and the information around it almost entirely unmonitored.

A review of these findings and clear guidelines on the permissible gap between trade procurement price and declared MRP have been recommended to the Department of Pharmaceuticals and the NPPA ; a step toward closing not just a pricing gap, but the information gap patients are left to bear alone.

#PublicHealth #GoodGovernance #Leadership #TukaramMundhe

https://t.co/Ye9CVzr8qU

[Ashwin @Ashwin_1188]

@prasanthgupta @volklub this is what happens with desi cars. Owner loses leg after Mahindra Scorpio-N crashes into barrier due to *alleged* suspension failure. The vehicle was burned mysteriously, 6 hours after accident

https://t.co/lTJrviAZOr

[Ashwin @Ashwin_1188]

@volklub @volklub why do you still recommend petrol cars if so many people see issues with fuel contamination ?

[Ashwin @Ashwin_1188]

@volklub @volklub so looks like Diesel will be only option if someone wants to buy vehicle now

[Ashwin @Ashwin_1188]

@volklub Tata Sierra engine is newly developed, any reason why you think it is reliable?

[Muthukrishnan Dhandapani @dmuthuk]

A former Japanese official who was personally involved in the Mumbai Ahmedabad Shinkansen project has expressed deep anguish over its setbacks.

He criticises the Indian side’s repeated recklessness, breaking promises, flipping positions at the last minute, and prioritising self interest till the end.

He notes that even the minister in charge was particularly difficult, making decent negotiations nearly impossible.

Despite Japanese teams pouring their hearts into the project, he is 100% convinced that the lack of progress is entirely on the Indian side.

Prime Minister Takaichi’s recent visit also yielded no breakthrough. Japan has now been excluded from the signal system, the critical safety backbone, according to Toyo Keizai Online.

This is profoundly disappointing for a flagship India Japan collaboration. Reliable execution and keeping commitments are essential if we want such high impact infrastructure projects to succeed.

[Tukaram Mundhe @Tukaram_IndIAS]

Just Speak

FDA Maharashtra has launched grievance redressal portal for citizens. It is AI enabled platform, having auto assignment, auto escalation and built in accountability with traceability features .
https://t.co/597si71Z6E
#TukaramMundhe #FDA

[Ashwin @Ashwin_1188]

@TVMohandasPai @PiyushGoyal @HyundaiIndia does the same. It imports substantial parts from South Korea under the FTA and pays significant amounts to its parent company, instead of helping build a globally competitive automotive ecosystem in India.

[Ashwin @Ashwin_1188]

@BJP4India @BJP4India Please consider having a more mature and respectful approach. This tweet is disappointing.
Regardless of political differences, he was a former PM and above all, a person who has passed away. Show some basic sense of dignity and respect.
@NitinNabin

[Anshul Saxena @AskAnshul]

Jairam Ramesh tweeted in September 2024 that the Adani Nairobi airport proposal would spark protests turning into anti-India anger because of the Prime Minister’s so-called “special friendship” with Adani.

What actually happened tells a very different and disturbing story. Adani offered nearly $2 billion to upgrade Jomo Kenyatta International Airport under a concession model. The deal was cancelled in November 2024 after a coordinated campaign of protests, negative publicity, and a social media drive led by Kenyan influencer Nelson Amenya all fuelled by US allegations that have now been closed by the Department of Justice for lack of conclusive evidence.

Even a fake press release was circulated to damage Adani during this period.

Two years later, Kenya awarded a $2.9 billion contract almost 50% higher than the original Indian offer to a Chinese state-owned company. India lost a major private investment opportunity in East Africa. China gained strategic ground while Kenyan taxpayers were forced to pay significantly more.

Jairam Ramesh and the entire Congress party didn’t just stay silent they actively amplified this controversy from India. Their political attacks helped turn a legitimate commercial proposal toxic and made it easier for China to step in after an Indian company was pushed out. Was this really just political opposition, or was there something more deliberate behind it?

Congress has a long and consistent history of aligning with China. They had signed an MoU with the Chinese Communist Party and maintained that relationship for years. Whether it is weakening India’s stand on the border, opposing Indian companies abroad, or creating obstacles for projects that can strengthen India, Congress has repeatedly shown that it has no problem working against Indian interests when China stands to benefit.

When it comes to choosing between protecting Indian interests and helping China, why does Congress always seem to choose China?

Their actions in the Kenya airport case have once again exposed whose side they are truly on.

[Ashwin @Ashwin_1188]

@pulse_pune @pulse_pune same is happening near Kasarwadi Metro Station bridge. Unfortunately no one cares about river pollution

[ANI @ANI]

#WATCH | Nagpur, Maharashtra: SRPF Constable Sumit Rathod has built a massive seed bank of over 1 million native seeds, supporting tree plantation and afforestation efforts.

SRPF Constable, Sumit Rathod says, "... Environmental protection is a vital issue. We must all be aware of how important trees are — for people, animals, birds, nature, water, and the environment itself. I believe everyone should plant at least one tree for the sake of future generations, to help keep our environment balanced. So far, I’ve planted around 7,000–8,000 trees and donated lakhs of seeds free of cost. I collect seeds myself, prepare saplings, and distribute them across Maharashtra and India. Planting trees is easy, but keeping them alive is difficult in extreme weather. My work has been recognised by NGOs and even the Forest Department, which honoured me. I also started an initiative: instead of giving gifts or social media greetings, people should give seeds or saplings. Over the past 10 years, I’ve given seeds free of cost, and I believe that even if half are planted seriously, they will benefit the environment and future generations..."

[The Better India @thebetterindia]

At the young age of eleven, Dr K S Rajanna's life took a challenging turn when he lost his hands and feet to Polio.

Instead of letting these limitations define him, he found inspiration in his own resilience and dedicated himself to empowering others facing similar challenges.

His tireless efforts in social service were recognised by the Karnataka government in 2013, appointing him as the State Commissioner for the Disabled.

And in 2024, his remarkable contributions were further honoured with the prestigious Padma Shri award.

#DrRajanna #Inspiration #SocialWork #PadmaShri #PolioAwarness

[Dr. Rajanna, Polio, Disability rights activist, Padma Shri, Social worker, Inspiration]

[Pune Mirror @ThePuneMirror]

Evasion Tactic Exposed: In a bizarre incident filmed at the Pernem local market area, a luxury SUV was caught with a covered letter on its number plate, shifting "MH12 YJ" to "MH12 J". Netizens are calling for strict action against the vehicle owner for violating regional transport rules and cheating the e-challan system.

#GoaTraffic #Pernem #NumberPlateTampering #CitizenJournalism #TrafficRules

[Ashwin @Ashwin_1188]

https://t.co/hc8MKpQLsp

#OperationSindoor

[Ashwin @Ashwin_1188]

This is Pune now—DJ blasting on roads with no restrictions. Noise levels crossing 100+ dB while Maharashtra’s limit is 72 dB. Pure public nuisance.
Health and civic sense are being ignored. @PuneCityPolice @Dev_Fadnavis @theskindoctor13 @TVMohandasPai #NoisePollution

[Ashwin @Ashwin_1188]

@Milkbasketin its been 5 days already. how many more days it will need?

[Ashwin @Ashwin_1188]

@Milkbasketin I have subscribed to your services and was receiving order for last 5 months. suddenly past 5 days I am not receiving any order. Already spoke to your customer support but issue is not resolved. Please check issue User Id 3549622

[DD News @DDNewslive]

A key finding from AIIMS New Delhi research highlights that increased screen time in children under one year of age is associated with a higher risk of autism by the age of three.

The study suggests that greater screen exposure may increase the likelihood of autism-related concerns. Experts recommend keeping children below 18 months away from screens.

Dr. Shefali Gulati, Professor, Department of Pediatrics, #AIIMS

#ChildHealth #ScreenTime #ParentingTips #AutismAwareness @aiims_newdelhi