Maharashtra: News
03 May 2024
Shiv SenaHelicopter en route to pick up Shiv Sena leader crashes
A private helicopter, assigned to pick up Shiv Sena leader Sushma Andhare, crashed during its landing attempt in Maharashtra.
29 Apr 2024
ChhattisgarhMahadev betting case: Sahil Khan was arrested after 1,800km journey
After a daring four-day, 1,800-kilometer journey spanning five states, actor and fitness influencer Sahil Khan's escapade to evade arrest in the Mahadev betting app case met an abrupt end recently.
28 Apr 2024
MumbaiCabbie kills woman after she forces him to marry her
A 28-year-old taxi driver from Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, has been arrested for allegedly killing a woman after she pushed him to marry her, police said.
24 Apr 2024
Allu Arjun'Pushpa Pushpa' teaser from Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa 2' released
The much-anticipated teaser for the first single from Allu Arjun's upcoming film, Pushpa: The Rule, was released on Wednesday.
24 Apr 2024
India Meteorological Department (IMD)IMD issues 'heatwave to severe heatwave' warning for several states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD), on Wednesday, issued a "heatwave to severe heatwave" warning for several states across India.
19 Apr 2024
Congress PartyShah Rukh-lookalike campaigns for Congress candidate, BJP calls it 'scam'
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused the Congress of deploying questionable tactics to win votes after videos of Shah Rukh Khan lookalike campaigning for a Congress candidate in Solapur, Maharashtra, surfaced.
12 Apr 2024
BengaluruBengaluru cafe blast mastermind, bomber arrested from Bengal
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has detained two suspects linked to the Rameshwaram Cafe explosion in Bengaluru on March 1, which injured at least 10 individuals.
07 Apr 2024
Arvind KejriwalBJP's concern grows over 165 seats in 8 states: Report
The Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) may experience electoral shortfalls in eight crucial states, including Maharashtra and several southern regions of India, the Lokmat Times reported.
06 Apr 2024
Kangana RanautCongress accuses Kangana Ranaut of beef consumption; BJP responds
A controversy has erupted in Maharashtra over claims by Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Kangana Ranaut once claimed she liked beef.
05 Apr 2024
BerlinTesla starts production of right-hand drive EVs for India launch
Tesla has started production of right-hand drive vehicles at its German facility, specifically targeting the Indian market, according to Reuters.
04 Apr 2024
Ajit PawarCan't use 'clock' symbol without disclaimers: SC to Ajit's NCP
The Supreme Court has issued a directive to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister, Ajit Pawar, and his Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) faction to stop using the "clock" symbol in their advertisements without disclaimers.
03 Apr 2024
IndiaMaharashtra: 7 die of suffocation after tailoring shop catches fire
Seven people lost their lives due to a fire that broke out in a tailoring shop located on the ground floor of a commercial building in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra.
02 Apr 2024
Amitabh BachchanAmitabh Bachchan travels via Mumbai Coastal Road; calls it 'marvel'
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan recently experienced the newly inaugurated Mumbai Coastal Road, expressing his admiration for the impressive infrastructure.
01 Apr 2024
National Investigation Agency (NIA)Who's SV Date, the 26/11 hero appointed as NIA chief?
Sadanand Vasant Date, a senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer who played a pivotal role during the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, took over as Director-General of the National Investigating Agency (NIA) on Monday.
31 Mar 2024
KolhapurMaharashtra: Man beaten to death for celebrating Rohit Sharma's wicket
A Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fan was smashed in the head with a stick following a disagreement over an Indian Premier League (IPL) match in Kolhapur, Maharashtra.
27 Mar 2024
Congress PartyBreak alliance with Uddhav Thackeray's Sena in Maharashtra: Congress leader
Trouble appears to be brewing among the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance partners in Maharashtra.
27 Mar 2024
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Indian banks report decade-long fraud totaling Rs. 5.3 lakh crore
Over the past decade, Indian banks have disclosed frauds totaling an astonishing Rs. 5.3 lakh crore, as per data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
27 Mar 2024
Maha Vikas AghadiAfter splitting from MVA, Prakash Ambedkar's VBA releases candidates list
Prakash Ambedkar's Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) has released its list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
19 Mar 2024
Bal Thackeray2024 polls: BJP may ally with Raj Thackery, say reports
The Bharatiya Janata Party is in talks with the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Raj Thackeray to explore a potential alliance in Maharashtra for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
14 Mar 2024
Sharad PawarSC pulls up Ajit's NCP for using Pawar's name, image
The Supreme Court on Thursday requested an undertaking from the Ajit Pawar faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), urging them not to utilize pictures of Sharad Pawar in their posters.
12 Mar 2024
Congress PartyCongress chief Mallikarjun Kharge may skip 2024 Lok Sabha contest
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge might not contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, NDTV reported.
09 Mar 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)MP: Senior Congress leaders Suresh Pachouri, Sanjay Shukla join BJP
Senior Congress leaders Suresh Pachouri and Sanjay Shukla joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), among others, in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, on Saturday ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.
07 Mar 2024
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)UCO Bank IMPS scam: CBI conducts raids in 67 locations
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday raided 67 locations in seven cities across Rajasthan and Maharashtra in connection with suspicious Immediate Payment System (IMPS) transactions worth Rs. 820 crore at UCO Bank.
06 Mar 2024
Amit ShahShah holds late-night meeting on Maharashtra seat-sharing, talks positive: Reports
Union Home Minister Amit Shah held meetings with Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and both Deputy Chief Ministers, Ajit Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis, on Tuesday night to discuss seat-sharing for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
05 Mar 2024
National Investigation Agency (NIA)Bengaluru prison radicalization case: NIA conducts searches across 7 states
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday conducted searches at 17 locations across seven states in connection with a case of radicalization of prisoners by a terrorist of Lashkar-e-Taiba in Karnataka.
05 Mar 2024
Bombay High CourtMaoist links case: Ex-DU professor Saibaba, 6 others acquitted
The Bombay High Court's Nagpur Bench on Tuesday acquitted former Delhi University Professor GN Saibaba and six others accused in an alleged Maoist links case.
03 Mar 2024
Central GovernmentCentre, Maharashtra government expand PM Suryoday Yojana with Solar2EV project
The Centre and the government of Maharashtra have launched a pilot project called "Solar2EV Project for Social Justice" to extend the reach of the "PM Suryodaya Yojana."
02 Mar 2024
Maharashtra State BoardMaharashtra boy appears for board exam after father's last rites
A student from Maharashtra's Latur district reportedly appeared for the state Secondary School Certificate (SSC) or Class 10 board exams on Friday, just hours after performing his father's last rites.
02 Mar 2024
India Meteorological Department (IMD)IMD predicts more heatwaves, intense summer in India this year
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that the country will face more heatwave days in the summer of 2024.
01 Mar 2024
Navi MumbaiEx-Intel India head's death: Driver blames sleeps for fatal crash
The driver of the cab that hit former head of Intel India Avtar Saini on Thursday told the police that he lost control over the vehicle as he dozed off due to fatigue from driving overnight.
01 Mar 2024
Uttar PradeshMadrasa student spat on, beaten for stealing Rs. 100-worth watch
A 16-year-old student was severely beaten by his teacher and classmates at Jamia Burhanul Uloom Madrasa in Aurangabad (now Sambhajinagar), Maharashtra, for allegedly stealing a Rs. 100 watch.
01 Mar 2024
Maha Vikas AghadiLok Sabha elections: Seat-sharing finalized by MVA allies in Maharashtra
The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance in Maharashtra has reportedly finalized a seat-sharing agreement for the state's 48 Lok Sabha seats.
27 Feb 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Former Maharashtra Congress MLA Basavaraj Patil likely to join BJP
Former Maharashtra minister and state working president of the Congress, Basavaraj Patil Murumkar, has resigned from the party, reports said.
27 Feb 2024
Narendra ModiPM Modi kicks off three-state tour from Kerala
Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicked off his two-day visit to Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra on Tuesday.
26 Feb 2024
MumbaiMaratha quota: Curfew imposed in Maharashtra's Ambad amid protests
A curfew was imposed in Ambad taluka of Maharashtra's Jalna district over concerns of unrest amid the Maratha reservation protests led by activist Manoj Jarange-Patil.
23 Feb 2024
MumbaiFormer Maharashtra CM Manohar Joshi passes away at 86
Manohar Joshi, former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, passed away on Friday at the age of 86 due to age-related health issues.
22 Feb 2024
Narendra Modi'Committed to farmers,' PM Modi says after sugarcane FRP increase
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that his government is dedicated to fulfilling all promises made to the farmers.
21 Feb 2024
Eknath ShindeJarange-Patil announces statewide agitation on March 3 over 'sage-soyare'
Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange-Patil has asked the Maharashtra government to implement the draft notification on "blood relatives" (sage-soyare) of Kunbi Marathas within two days.
21 Feb 2024
IndiaPatients treated on road after mass food poisoning in Maharashtra
Around 600 devotees —including women and children—fell ill after consuming prasad at a religious event in Maharashtra's Buldhana district.
20 Feb 2024
Eknath ShindeBill on 10% Maratha quota passed in Maharashtra Assembly
A bill that guarantees 10% reservation in jobs and educational institutions to the Maratha community was unanimously passed in the Maharashtra Assembly on Tuesday.
