Maharashtra bandh to be observed today over quota demand Almost 14 days after the protest by Marathas groups demanding reservation had bought the city of Mumbai and Navi Mumbai to standstill, the group has called in for a protest again today for a statewide bandh. The Maratha Kranti Morcha protestors citing demand of quota in government jobs and colleges said the bandh will be observed from 8am to 6pm in a peaceful way. On Tuesday, the Bombay High Court ordered Maratha groups ‘to refrain from resorting to violence or committing suicide over the demand for reservation.’ In wake of the event, schools and colleges have been asked to declared a holiday tomorrow in Pune. ______________ Centre to check 9,000 child care homes within 60 days In a bid to crackdown the numerable reports of sexual abuse cases, the central government announced that 9,000 child care homes will be investigated within a period of 60 days. The Ministry of Women and Children Development led by Union Ministe...