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Monsoon activity has once again become active across several parts of the country. Heavy rainfall is being experienced in states like Maharashtra, Goa, and Gujarat. Good rainfall has been recorded in...
NCP (Sharad Pawar) leader Jayant Patil has resigned from his position as the Maharashtra state president on Saturday. This resignation comes at a crucial time, just before the upcoming local body...
NCP (Sharad Pawar) leader Jayant Patil has resigned from his position as the Maharashtra state president. The resignation comes as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, along with...
Tesla, led by Elon Musk, has delivered its first Model Y in India, marking a significant milestone following the opening of its inaugural showroom in Mumbai on July 15. A video shared on X showcases...
Electric vehicle owners in Mumbai and Maharashtra have received welcome news. The state government has decided to exempt electric vehicles from toll charges across major toll plazas in the state....
A colorful cultural extravaganza unfolded at Punjab Raj Bhavan in Chandigarh, where Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, accompanied by his wife Anita, honored the foundation days of Himachal Pradesh,...
Maharashtra's judiciary has dealt a heavy blow to cross-border drug trafficking with a five-year imprisonment term handed to a man from Madhya Pradesh. The verdict came after months of investigation...
Residents of Palghar district in Maharashtra experienced minor tremors early this morning after a 3.2 magnitude earthquake occurred in the region. The NCS confirmed the event, noting that the seismic...
In a significant policy shift, Aadhaar cards are no longer recognized as valid birth certificates in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. The Planning Department in UP has officially notified all relevant...
In a significant development for counter-insurgency efforts, Malloujula Venugopal Rao, a prominent Naxal leader, has surrendered along with approximately 60 cadres in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra. Rao,...
Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced his commitment to realizing Balasaheb Thackeray's vision by providing housing for mill workers. Shinde emphasized the Shiv Sena's efforts...
A major accident occurred late at night near the Phulewadi Fire Station in Kolhapur. A slab of a building collapsed, and it is estimated that 8 to 10 laborers were trapped. In this accident, Navnath...
A dispute over a rangoli in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra, quickly escalated into violence. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis addressed the incident in Yavatmal, stating the need to investigate...
A language dispute has flared up again in Maharashtra. Protests were staged in Mumbai by the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) activists. The protest was against an advertisement displayed solely in...
A young boy, aged five, tragically lost his life in Maharashtra's Gondia district following a leopard attack. The incident occurred in Sanjaynagar village within the Arjuni Morgaon tehsil. The child,...
A protest in Nandurbar, Maharashtra, against the murder of a tribal youth turned violent. Thousands of people from the tribal community marched towards the collector's office, but some groups...
A successful trial run was conducted on a 10-kilometer stretch of Thane Metro Lines 4 and 4A, between Cadbury Junction and Kasarvadavali. The test run was observed by key officials, including...
The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (UP ATS) apprehended three young men from Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, on charges of collecting and transferring funds to Palestine. The individuals arrested were...
The 'X' account of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was hacked on Sunday. After gaining access, the hackers posted images of the Pakistani and Turkish flags on the account. The account...
Eastern Vidarbha is on the verge of a major connectivity upgrade. The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) is spearheading three expressway projects, collectively valued at Rs...
A major incident occurred in the Palghar district of Maharashtra on Thursday. A powerful explosion took place at the Limbani Salt Industries company in JP Udyognagar during a chemical process. One...
In Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district, a woman took action against a private bus driver who allegedly sent her obscene videos and messages. The woman confronted the driver in public and slapped him...
A 21-year-old female security guard employed at a newly opened mall in Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra, has alleged sexual assault by her senior officer. The incident led to the arrest of the accused,...
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather update predicting continued heavy rainfall in northeastern states and Maharashtra over the next two to three days. Conditions are...
Tejashwi Yadav will commence the Bihar Adhikar Yatra today, with the aim of building a new Bihar. He has stated that this journey is focused on establishing industries, creating new opportunities,...
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat turned 75 on Thursday. He has been guiding the RSS for the past 16 years. Mohan Bhagwat was born on September 11, 1950, in the Chandrapur...
The Shiv Sena (UBT) faction led by Uddhav Thackeray is set to commence a statewide agitation against the government in Maharashtra, starting Wednesday. The protest is organized to demand the repeal...
A significant fire erupted at a dyeing factory situated in the Bhiwandi area of Maharashtra on Friday. The incident resulted in the rapid spread of thick smoke throughout the vicinity, prompting an...
Following the circulation of videos related to a conversation with a police officer in Solapur, Maharashtra, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has issued a clarification. Pawar stated that his...
A video featuring a conversation between Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and IPS officer Anjali Krushna has ignited a political storm. Pawar stated that his intention was to prevent the...
A video and audio recording of a heated phone conversation and video call between Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Anjali Krishna from the...
Tensions are rising in Maharashtra regarding the Maratha reservation issue, potentially leading to conflict between the Maratha and Other Backward Classes (OBC) communities. The decision by the...
Intelligence agencies across the country have once again expressed concern over the activities of the Tablighi Jamaat. The agencies allege that foreign members of the organization are misusing...
The Maharashtra government has approved the establishment of eight electric vehicle (EV) charging stations along the Pune-Mumbai Expressway, marking a significant step towards promoting EV adoption...
A crucial meeting regarding the Maratha reservation was convened by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The meeting, held at Varsha residence, included key figures such as Radhakrishna...
Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) MLA Amol Khathal was attacked in Sangamner, Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra. The incident occurred during the inauguration of a festival in Sangamner. A young man...
A controversy has arisen following MP Supriya Sule's statement about eating non-vegetarian food. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis responded to her statement, stating he would not comment...
An FIR has been lodged against RJD leader and former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav in Maharashtra. The complaint alleges that Yadav posted an 'objectionable' remark concerning Prime...
A dispute between two groups in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, on Friday night escalated into a violent clash. Both sides engaged in stone-pelting, and vehicles were targeted. Police swiftly intervened to...
A political storm is brewing in Mumbai concerning the closure of slaughterhouses during the 9-day "Paryushan Parva," a major religious festival for the Jain community. The Jain community advocates...
Mumbai has been brought to a standstill by relentless rainfall, causing widespread waterlogging and significant disruption. The situation has led to severe traffic congestion and delays in train...
AIMIM leader Imtiaz Jaleel organized a 'biryani party' at his residence to protest against the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation's decision to ban meat sales during upcoming festivals....
In a distressing event, two cousins tragically lost their lives late Monday night in Maharashtra's Thane district. The victims were subjected to a violent assault by unidentified individuals wielding...
A section of an under-construction gate at the Mahalaxmi Jagadamba Devasthan in Nagpur's Koradi collapsed on Saturday night, resulting in injuries to at least 16 workers. The incident occurred around...
A 40-year-old army officer, Harshpal Mahadev Waghmare, was involved in an incident in Nagpur, Maharashtra, where he allegedly drove his car into a crowd, resulting in injuries to approximately 25 to...
An audit of Maharashtra's Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana has exposed widespread irregularities, leading to the suspension of benefits for 26.34 lakh beneficiaries. The investigation revealed...
Pune Police conducted a raid on a private apartment, uncovering a 'drug party' and making several arrests. Among those apprehended was Pranjal Khewalkar, the son-in-law of former Maharashtra minister...
Renu Katre, the 44-year-old wife of a Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) Sub-registrar, was discovered deceased at her home in Kandivali East. While initial assessments...
The Supreme Court has intervened in the 2006 Mumbai train bombings case, staying the Bombay High Court's decision to acquit all twelve individuals previously convicted. The Maharashtra government...
A significant fire erupted at the Aerosol Garment Factory in MIDC, Dombivli, Thane district, Maharashtra. Emergency services, including fire tenders, were immediately dispatched to the scene near...
In Pune, a couple's distribution of 5,000 kg of chicken has become a talking point, raising eyebrows amidst the upcoming Pune Municipal Corporation elections. The giveaway, orchestrated by Dhananjay...
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) Chief Raj Thackeray delivered a sharp rebuke to BJP MP Nishikant Dubey following Dubey's controversial comments regarding violence against Hindi speakers in...
Mumbai-based influencer and nail artist Rajshree More has accused Raheel Sheikh, the son of MNS Vice-president Javed Sheikh, of a public altercation. More alleges Sheikh rammed her car multiple times...
Union Minister Chirag Paswan has strongly condemned the assault on a shop owner in Maharashtra's Thane district, which reportedly occurred due to the shop owner not speaking Marathi. Speaking to...
Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, has issued a stern warning against any form of violence or hooliganism in the name of the Marathi language. Fadnavis emphasized that while...
Kashimira police in Mira Road have booked seven individuals suspected to be members of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) following an incident where a sweet shop owner was assaulted. The assault...
A 70-year-old woman from Maharashtra was allegedly sexually assaulted in a hotel room in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The incident occurred while she was visiting the scenic location with her son....
Facing mounting opposition, the Maharashtra government has retracted two Government Resolutions (GRs) concerning the implementation of its three-language policy, which included the introduction of...
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has criticized the Shiv Sena (UBT) amidst the ongoing controversy surrounding the Maharashtra government's stance on Hindi language instruction in...
A 30-year-old woman was murdered by her husband in Sangli district, Maharashtra, on Thursday morning. The victim, identified as Shilwanti Pail, was struck on the head with a bamboo stick by her...
The monsoon season has brought widespread devastation to several parts of India. Heavy rainfall has triggered severe flooding in Jharkhand, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan, causing significant damage and...
A 46-year-old farmer from Maharashtra's Beed district, Suresh Jadhav, died by suicide by hanging himself outside a cooperative society office. The incident occurred after the office failed to return...
The Maharashtra state government has announced a significant increase in the monthly honorarium for activists and social workers who were imprisoned for their role in safeguarding democracy during...
A narrow, old bridge over the Indrayani River near Talegaon in Pune collapsed on Sunday afternoon, resulting in the deaths of four individuals and injuries to 51 others. The incident occurred around...
A devastating incident unfolded in Telangana's Nirmal district on Sunday, as five individuals lost their lives after drowning in the Godavari River. The victims, residents of Chintal in Hyderabad,...
In Amravati, Maharashtra, a Mahavitaran sub-station was set ablaze by two youths on June 15th around 11:30 am. The act of arson was triggered by persistent electricity supply issues in their area....
A man in Maharashtra was forced to travel 90 kilometers by bus, carrying the body of his newborn in a carry bag after being denied an ambulance. The incident occurred at Nashik Civil Hospital....
In the aftermath of the bridge collapse over the Indrayani River in Pune, the district administration has declared financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh for each family that lost a member in the tragedy....
MUMBAI: Amid talks of alliance with estranged brother and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) founder Raj Thackeray ahead of the upcoming elections to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)...
India is set to face a week of intense weather conditions, with widespread rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds expected in many areas. With early monsoon arrival, the northern states are now...
Mumbai Rains: Mumbai faced significant disruptions on Monday due to heavy rainfall, with flight operations impacted and widespread waterlogging on roads and railway tracks, causing train delays. The...
Pahalgam Attack Reaction: The Congress leaders continue to still controversy over the Pahalgam terror attack despite the party's central leadership including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge...
Comedian Kunal Kamra is in the controversy once again. This time, he made a derogatory remark against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his party Shiv Sena. Talking about the...
The BJP on Sunday announced the names of three candidates, including a close aide of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and a former MLA, for the March 27 by-elections to five seats in the...
PUNE: When pilots of a flight carrying ex-Maharashtra minister Tanaji Sawant's son to Bangkok were asked mid-way to return to Pune, they thought it was a "hoax" message, but complied after...
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis doesn't need an introduction regarding India's political stage. He is one of the few CMs of Maharashtra who served for a full five-year term. Fadnavis has...
Mumbai: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, while holding Pakistan responsible for the Pahalgam terror attack, called it a "conspiracy" and an attack on the countrymen. Shinde claimed...
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said that speaking Marathi was mandatory in the state, emphasising the government's move to make the language compulsory in line with the...
Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora on Monday attacked stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra for his comments on Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and called the latter a "self-made leader." "Mocking...
The Election Commission on Friday said it will respond with full facts in writing after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that Maharashtra has more voters than the state's total population. Soon...
Thane: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday called the 2024 assembly poll results a slap on the face of his detractors, who he said had also criticised the Election Commission...
Following heavy rains, a spell of scorching heat is being experienced. From the plains to the hilly regions of North India, everyone is currently grappling with the heat. According to the weather...
Following a press conference by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Rahul Gandhi, a senior Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, retaliated during a 'Vote Adhikar...
As the 2025 Bihar elections draw near, political tensions are escalating. A major point of contention in the state is the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process for the voter list. The RJD, along...
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