Maharashtra: News
26 Sep 2019
Navi MumbaiNavi Mumbai man gangraped by five; penetrated with coconut shells
In a horrific incident, a 36-year-old man sustained grievous injuries after he was assaulted and gangraped by five men in Vashi, Navi Mumbai on Monday night.
21 Sep 2019
HaryanaMaharashtra, Haryana elections on October 21; results on October 24
On Saturday, Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora announced that Assembly elections will be held in Maharashtra and Haryana in a single-phase on October 21.
17 Sep 2019
BiharNew book claims Thackeray family hailed from Bihar
The Thackerays may not be fans of migrants from North India, particularly Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, but a new book claims they also hail from the region which they despise.
16 Sep 2019
Sony'KBC11' finds its second crorepati; cook Babita wins Rs. 1cr
Days after Kaun Banega Crorepati 11 found its first crorepati in IAS aspirant Sanoj Raj, another contestant Babita Tade has achieved that same feat on the show.
09 Sep 2019
PTIMaharashtra shocker: 90 dogs, with their legs tied, found dead
An appalling case of animal cruelty has been reported from Maharashtra, one which will give you the chills.
01 Sep 2019
TelanganaNew Governors in five states; TN BJP-chief named Telangana Governor
In a major reshuffle, the Center on Sunday announced the appointment of new Governors for five states, including Telangana, Kerala, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Himachal Pradesh.
31 Aug 2019
ExplosionMaharashtra: Explosion in chemical factory kills 12, injures 50
In a shocking piece of news, 12 people died in Maharashtra on Saturday due to an explosion in a chemical factory in Dhule district.
24 Aug 2019
MumbaiMaharashtra: Building collapses in Bhiwandi; 2 dead, several feared trapped
At least two people were killed and five injured when a four-story building collapsed in the Bhiwandi city of Maharashtra near Mumbai in the wee hours of Saturday.
12 Aug 2019
IIT BombayCracks in walls, ceilings force IIT-B students to vacate hostel
IIT-Bombay is one of the most elite institutes in the country, but unfortunately, its students are devoid of basic infrastructure.
11 Aug 2019
KarnatakaMassive floods in Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra claim over 100 lives
Over 100 people have lost their lives as heavy rains continue to batter the southern states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Maharashtra.
10 Aug 2019
India'Hero' IAS officers who went beyond duty during natural calamities
The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is the most sought-after Civil Service of the country but being an IAS officer is tough and needs great commitment.
10 Aug 2019
IndiaMonsoon roundup: Floods ravage India; Kerala, Maharashtra, Karnataka worst-hit
Massive rains have led to a critical flood situation in several states across India.
08 Aug 2019
Devendra FadnavisMaharashtra rains roundup: Situation worsens, 1.5L evacuated, 16 people dead
As heavy rains continue to hit several parts of the country, flooding in Maharashtra's Kolhapur, Sangli and Satara districts seems to have worsened.
05 Aug 2019
MumbaiHoliday declared for schools, colleges even as Mumbai rains halt
Even as Mumbaikars witnessed a respite from the torrential rains on Monday morning, schools and colleges were ordered shut in the city.
28 Jul 2019
Mumbai RainMaharashtra: Ulhas river bridge collapses, IMD issues red-alert in state
In the early hours of Sunday, a part of a bridge on the Ulhas river linking Murbad to Kalyan in Maharashtra's Thane district got washed away amid heavy rainfall in the region.
28 Jul 2019
Devendra FadnavisSharad Pawar blames BJP for defection of NCP leaders
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) President Sharad Pawar on Sunday blamed BJP for the defection of three of his party leaders within a week and also blamed Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis for the crisis.
27 Jul 2019
MumbaiMumbai: Two Class 9 students extorted Rs. 3L from classmate
In a shocking incident, Maharashtra police has recently booked two Class IX students for allegedly extorting Rs. 3 lakh from their classmate in the last 18 months.
12 Jul 2019
Health & WellnessIndian women losing uteruses over illiteracy, unemployment
A few months ago, there were reports of several cases of hysterectomies (surgical removal of the uterus) among women sugarcane cutters in Beed, Maharashtra.
12 Jul 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaMaratha-reservation: SC doesn't stay verdict but issues notice to government
The Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice to Maharashtra government in connection to the Maratha Reservation verdict, which the Bombay High Court cleared last month.
08 Jul 2019
PuneMaharashtra, Konkan, Goa to witness heavy-very heavy rains: IMD
Regions of Konkan, Goa and north Madhya Maharashtra regions (including Mumbai) are likely to face heavy to very heavy rainfall in the coming week, as per the forecast of the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
08 Jul 2019
MumbaiHeavy rains lash Mumbai: Flights disrupted; traffic jams, water-logging reported
Heavy rains lashed Mumbai in the early hours on Monday, leading to the disruption of flight operations at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport as well as traffic snarls across the city.
04 Jul 2019
IndoreCongress MLA throws mud on engineer; taken into police custody
Almost a week after BJP MLA Akash Vijayvargiya assaulted an Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) official with a cricket bat, a Congress MLA, Nitesh Rane, was captured on camera literally mudslinging a National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) engineer on Thursday.
03 Jul 2019
MumbaiMaharashtra rains: Dam breached in Ratnagiri, 6 dead, several missing
As Maharashtra is coping with heavy rainfall, a small dam called Tiware, located in Tehsil Chiplun of Ratnagiri district got breached on Tuesday night.
02 Jul 2019
IndiaThis 71-year-old's invention reduces petrol consumption by 30% in two-wheelers
Arvind Khandke of Maharashtra's Kolhapur is the inventor of an innovative mechanical valve for two-wheeler engines that reduces fuel consumption by 30%.
02 Jul 2019
MumbaiMumbai rains: 16 killed, public holiday declared, flights diverted
Normal life has come to a standstill in Maharashtra's capital Mumbai and its nearby areas due to incessant rains, forcing the government to declare a public holiday on Tuesday.
27 Jun 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaBombay HC upholds reservation for Marathas, but with conditions
The Bombay High Court on Thursday upheld the Maharashtra Reservation Bill, which was passed by the Maharashtra government in November last year.
24 Jun 2019
IndiaLakes dried up, deficient rainfall: India's water crisis deepens
More than half of India is staring at a drought-like situation and no one seems to be taking concrete steps to ward off this problem.
21 Jun 2019
BooksWomen at work, men in kitchen: Maharashtra's textbooks challenge gender-stereotypes
For decades, children have been taught problematic lessons on gender stereotypes. Children's books show women being relegated to kitchen chores, while men either read a newspaper or "go to work".
05 Jun 2019
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)Payal Rohtagi calls Chhatrapati Shivaji 'shudra', sparks controversy, apologizes
Actress Payal Rohtagi seems to have gone into an overdrive to dissect history, draw her own conclusions, and then land in controversies.
01 Jun 2019
Uttar PradeshHeatwave scorches Delhi-NCR, other North Indian states; red alert issued
As severe heatwave continues to scorch North India, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the National Capital Region (NCR) and neighboring states.
29 May 2019
MumbaiHow a junior doctor's suicide shook Indian medical establishment
When Dr. Payal Tadvi joined Mumbai's BYL Nair Hospital as a resident gynecologist in May 2018, she thought her dreams had come true.
27 May 2019
Mumbai UniversityYou can soon attend Mumbai University's PhD vivas, ask questions
Soon, members of the public will be given a chance to attend public vivas and pose questions to PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) candidates at the University of Mumbai, under a new ordinance.
27 May 2019
IndiaFive IPS officers who brought meaningful changes with their initiatives
The Indian Police Service (IPS) is one of the premier and most sought-after Civil Services of the country.
27 May 2019
IndiaProducts made by prisoners to be available on Amazon, Flipkart
If the idea of owning a piece of garment or furniture with a cool backstory excites you, we have some good news. Pretty soon, you might be able to purchase products made by convicted jail inmates online.
26 May 2019
Madhya PradeshMaharashtra: Chicken 'disturbs' woman's sleep, she approaches police
For many of us, sleep is paramount. We don't want anything to disturb our affair with our cozy beds.
16 May 2019
IndiaMaharashtra couple faces social boycott after opposing virginity test ritual
A couple belonging to the Kanjarbhat community in Ambernath, Maharashtra, has alleged facing a social boycott after defying the community's regressive tradition of conducting virginity tests on brides over two years ago.
02 May 2019
ChhattisgarhChhattisgarh: Mastermind of Maoist attack, who killed BJP leader, dies
In a major achievement for security forces, the mastermind of Maoist attack in April, in which BJP lawmaker Bheema Mandavi lost his life, was killed in an encounter on Thursday. Along with Mandavi, 5 police personnel had also died.
01 May 2019
Naxals15 jawans martyred after Naxals trigger IED blast in Maharashtra
In a disturbing incident, 15 C-60 commandos of Maharashtra Police lost their lives on Wednesday after Naxals triggered an IED blast in Gadchiroli district of the state.
28 Apr 2019
ThaneWoman delivers baby boy at 'One Rupee Clinic' in Thane
On Saturday, a 20-year-old woman, Pooja Chauhan, gave birth to a baby boy in 'One Rupee Clinic' at Thane railway station.
18 Apr 2019
Madhya PradeshIron rod passed through this man's skull, he miraculously survived
A 21-year-old construction worker, Sanjay Bahe, miraculously survived even though an iron rod went straight through his skull yesterday.
