Maharashtra: News
Located in the western region of India, Maharashtra is the third largest state (by area) and the second most populous state in India with a population of 112 million. It is one of the most industrialized, wealthy and developed states in India with a per capita income of ₹1.0035 lakh (US$1,600). The state has 36 districts with Mumbai being the capital of the state.
12 Apr 2025
NashikRetired headmaster kills ailing wife, then hangs self in Nashik
In a shocking incident in Maharashtra's Nashik, retired school headmaster Murlidhar Joshi (87) was found hanging from the ceiling fan of his house.
12 Apr 2025
MumbaiWhy Mumbai is experiencing cooler weather amid Maharashtra's heat wave
As several parts of Maharashtra continue to battle temperatures above 40°C, Mumbai has been seeing a dramatic fall in its mercury levels.
12 Apr 2025
Amit ShahShah pays tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Raigad Fort
Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tributes to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his 345th death anniversary at Raigad Fort. The event also celebrated the centenary of the renovation of Shivaji's mausoleum.
09 Apr 2025
Bombay High CourtNo vindictive action against citizens sharing Kamra's videos: Maharashtra government
The Maharashtra government told the Bombay High Court that no vindictive action has been initiated against those who shared/re-sang comedian Kunal Kamra's controversial parody song.
07 Apr 2025
Bareilly20-year-old student dies of heart attack mid-speech in Maharashtra
A heart-wrenching incident was reported from a college function in Paranda taluka of Maharashtra's Dharashiv, where a 20-year-old student died of a heart attack while delivering her speech.
05 Apr 2025
BiharMan arrested for raping 13-year-old cancer patient in Thane
A 29-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly raping and impregnating a 13-year-old cancer patient in Maharashtra's Thane district.
02 Apr 2025
Ajit Pawar'Buy liver, kidney for ₹60,000': Farmer protests against Maharashtra government
In a one-of-a-kind protest against the Maharashtra government's failure to keep its promise of waiving farmers' loans, a farmer has taken to the streets to announce that he is selling his organs to repay them.
01 Apr 2025
Raj Thackeray'No involvement': Court quashes bus attack case against Raj Thackeray
The Bombay High Court has quashed a criminal case against Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray in connection with an attack on a state transport bus in 2008.
31 Mar 2025
MumbaiHeatwave relief for Mumbai, neighboring districts; rain expected in April
The India Meteorological Department has predicted rains in Mumbai and its neighboring districts this week after a spell of unnaturally hot weather.
30 Mar 2025
IndiaMaharashtra to reduce electricity tariffs by 10-30% from April 1
In a major relief to consumers, the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has sanctioned a significant reduction in electricity tariffs for residential consumers.
29 Mar 2025
IndiaMaharashtra school timings revised amid heat wave
Amid the continuing heat wave, Maharashtra's School Education department has asked all schools to run only during mornings.
28 Mar 2025
Arunachal PradeshIMD forecasts rainfall, thunderstorms across multiple states till March 31
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted thunderstorms and rainfall in Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh till March 31.
28 Mar 2025
Eknath ShindeKamra seeks transit anticipatory bail after FIRs over satirical video
Popular stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has moved the Madras High Court seeking transit anticipatory bail.
27 Mar 2025
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Kerala MLAs earn the least? New report reveals salary breakdown
A recent analysis by PRS Legislative Research has revealed a huge gap in earnings of Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) across Indian states.
26 Mar 2025
Central Board of Film Certification'Sikandar' advance booking: Salman Khan starrer has already collected ₹6.22cr
The much-anticipated action thriller Sikandar, headlined by Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna, arrives in theaters on Sunday, March 30, 2025.
25 Mar 2025
GujaratIMD forecasts thunderstorms, rain in northern states until March 28
India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted strong thunderstorms, rainfall, and lightning strikes in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand between March 25 and 28.
25 Mar 2025
ComedySamay Raina finally appears before cyber cell, expresses 'deep regret'
Stand-up comedian Samay Raina has apologized for his role in the controversial episode of India's Got Latent (IGL).
24 Mar 2025
Eknath ShindeBulldozer action trends again: What SC says about such 'justice'
Bulldozer justice made headlines again as civic authorities in Maharashtra demolished parts of buildings that they claim are built in violation of the law.
24 Mar 2025
GujaratIMD forecasts temperature surge of 4°C in 3-4 days
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a gradual rise in maximum temperatures in most parts of India in the next three to four days.
24 Mar 2025
Eknath ShindeKunal Kamra row: FIR filed against Shiv Sena leaders
The controversy around comedian Kunal Kamra's latest standup special is heating up.
22 Mar 2025
IndiaWoman who accused Maharashtra minister of harassment arrested for extortion
A woman who had accused Maharashtra minister Jaykumar Gore of harassment has been arrested for extortion.
22 Mar 2025
KarnatakaKarnataka bandh: Why is Bengaluru closed today? What's open, closed
Karnataka is observing a statewide bandh on Saturday, March 22, from 6:00am to 6:00pm.
21 Mar 2025
Bihar₹3 lakh crore of public money sitting idle with states
An analysis by Emkay Global, a Mumbai-based brokerage firm, has found that the top 19 Indian states are sitting on almost ₹3 lakh crore of public money.
20 Mar 2025
Lok Sabha ElectionsWho is Fahim Khan, the alleged mastermind behind Nagpur riots
Fahim Shamim Khan, a leader of the Minorities Democratic Party (MDP), was arrested by Maharashtra police in relation to the recent Nagpur riots on Wednesday.
20 Mar 2025
Aaditya ThackerayAaditya reacts to 'gang-rape, murder' charges by Disha Salian's father
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray has denied any involvement in the death of Disha Salian after her father alleged that his daughter was "gang-raped, forcibly restrained and subjected to brutal sexual assault."
20 Mar 2025
Aaditya ThackerayHow Aditya Thackeray is related to Disha Salian's death case
Satish Salian, the father of late talent manager Disha Salian, has moved the Bombay High Court for a fresh probe into his daughter's mysterious death.
20 Mar 2025
Social Media'IGL' row: Samay Raina summoned for the third time
The controversy over YouTuber Samay Raina's show, India's Got Latent, continues to snowball. The Maharashtra Cyber Cell has issued a third summons to Raina, who had failed to appear on Wednesday.
20 Mar 2025
Box OfficeVicky's 'Chhaava' crosses ₹570cr amid controversy, on track for ₹600cr
Vicky Kaushal's historical drama, Chhaava, continues to shine at the Indian box office, crossing the ₹570 crore mark on its 34th day.
19 Mar 2025
NagpurAurangzeb's tomb in Maharashtra declared 'no-drone zone' amid protests
Amid rising protests for the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb in Khultabad, Maharashtra, the local administration has made it a "no drone" zone.
19 Mar 2025
IndiaWhy Maharashtra's tourist town Matheran has been indefinitely closed
Matheran, a popular hill station in Maharashtra, will be indefinitely closed starting Wednesday due to increasing cases of fraud against tourists.
19 Mar 2025
Devendra Fadnavis'Even US didn't allow Osama's burial...': Shinde questions Aurangzeb's glorification
Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde has strongly opposed the glorification of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.
19 Mar 2025
Vicky KaushalVicky Kaushal's 'Chhaava' blamed for Nagpur violence; fans defend actor
Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal is in hot waters as his film Chhaava allegedly incited violence in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
18 Mar 2025
Devendra Fadnavis'Chhaava' ignited people's anger for Aurangzeb: Fadnavis on Nagpur violence
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said that the Vicky Kaushal-starrer film, 'Chhaava,' fueled the anger in people for Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.
18 Mar 2025
NagpurNagpur violence: Curfew imposed after clashes over Aurangzeb's tomb
Curfew has been imposed in parts of Maharashtra's Nagpur after violent clashes erupted on Monday over a protest seeking the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb.
17 Mar 2025
CanadaSamay Raina issued second summons in 'India's Got Latent' row
Popular YouTuber and comedian Samay Raina has been summoned by the Maharashtra Cyber Cell to record his statement in the ongoing controversy of his show India's Got Latent.
17 Mar 2025
Kanika DhillonTaapsee Pannu wraps 'Gandhari,' calls it a physically demanding film
Taapsee Pannu has wrapped up filming for her upcoming action thriller, Gandhari, opposite Ishwak Singh.
17 Mar 2025
Shiv SenaMaharashtra police tighten security at Aurangzeb's tomb amid demolition threats
Following threats from right-wing groups demanding the demolition of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb, and incendiary political comments, Maharashtra police have increased security at the site.
12 Mar 2025
IndiaLatur police parade men for beating man until clothes tore
The Latur Police in Maharashtra arrested five men for a gruesome attack on Tuesday night.
12 Mar 2025
MumbaiMumbai nears 40°C, IMD issues heatwave warning
Mumbai has registered its first near-40°C temperature of 2025.
10 Mar 2025
Maruti SuzukiCNG vehicles, EVs in Maharashtra are set to become costlier
The Maharashtra government has announced a 1% hike in the motor tax levied on compressed natural gas (CNG) four-wheelers.
08 Mar 2025
BangladeshBangladeshi woman with Indian passport arrested in Maharashtra
Shahnaz Choudhari alias Shila Akhtar, a 29-year-old Bangladeshi woman, was arrested by the Pimpri Chinchwad police on Friday in Maharashtra. She has been charged with illegally securing multiple Indian documents, including an Indian passport.
