Maharashtra: News
30 Aug 2024
Ajit Pawar'Shivaji sculptor was close to RSS', alleges Maharashtra Congress leader
Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole has alleged that the sculptor of the 35-foot statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Rajkot Fort in Malvan, Maharashtra, had ties with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
29 Aug 2024
Indian Penal CodeStudent suicides in India outpace population growth, overall suicide trends
A recent report titled "Student suicides: An epidemic sweeping India," has revealed a disturbing trend of student suicides in the country.
29 Aug 2024
Chhatrapati Shivaji MaharajMaharashtra: BJP ally NCP stages protests over Shivaji's statue collapse
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has called for a silent protest on Thursday, following the collapse of a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
29 Aug 2024
Railway Protection ForceVideo: Maharashtra cop saves woman hit by train
In a heroic act, a Railway Protection Force (RPF) officer saved a woman who was hit by a train while attempting to cross the railway tracks at Jalgaon station in Maharashtra.
28 Aug 2024
JharkhandIndians could lose 3.6 years of life due to pollution
India recorded a 19.3% drop in particulate pollution in 2022 compared to 2021, ranking second globally after Bangladesh.
27 Aug 2024
RatnagiriMaharashtra: Nursing student sexually assaulted in Ratnagiri, protests erupt
A 20-year-old nursing student was found unconscious and severely injured near Champak Ground in Maharashtra's Ratnagiri district. She was rushed to the district hospital for treatment.
27 Aug 2024
Bay of BengalIMD issues heavy rain alert for several states, check here
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi and Himachal Pradesh, warning of potential heavy rainfall and thunderstorms.
25 Aug 2024
Kolkata'No culprit will be spared,' says Modi amid rape-murder protests
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged to crack down on crimes against women.
24 Aug 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Badlapur sexual abuse case: Pawar, Thackeray participate in 'silent protest'
Leaders and members of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), a coalition comprising the Nationalist Congress Party ( Sharad Pawar faction), Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray Faction), and Congress, staged protests across Maharashtra on Saturday.
23 Aug 2024
Bombay High CourtBadlapur assault case: FIR against school for violating POCSO Act
An FIR has been lodged against the school authorities in the ongoing investigation into the sexual assault of two minors in Badlapur town of Maharashtra's Thane district.
22 Aug 2024
Bombay High CourtBombay HC questions police over Badlapur school sexual abuse case
The Bombay High Court has raised questions regarding the Maharashtra Police's handling of a sexual abuse case involving two minor girls in a Badlapur school.
22 Aug 2024
Bombay High CourtBombay HC takes cognizance of Badlapur school sexual abuse case
The Bombay High Court has taken suo moto cognizance of an alleged sexual assault case involving two four-year-old girls at a school in Badlapur, Thane district, Maharashtra.
21 Aug 2024
KolhapurHere's why Poland commemorates this Maharashtra village
Valivade-Kolhapur, a village nestled in Maharashtra's Deccan plateau, is a historical testament to the enduring bond between India and Poland.
21 Aug 2024
Devendra FadnavisBadlapur sexual assault case: Internet suspended, trains diverted amid protests
Badlapur town in Maharashtra's Thane district has been engulfed by widespread protests following the alleged sexual assault of two four-year-old girls.
20 Aug 2024
EPFOEPFO's membership base grows 8% YoY to 1.93M in June
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has reported a significant growth in its membership base, with an addition of 1.93 million members in June 2024.
17 Aug 2024
BhiwandiWoman injures man's genitals with spatula over unwanted sexual advances
A 30-year-old man was hospitalized after a woman defended herself against his alleged sexual advances by injuring his genitals with a metal spatula, in Maharashtra's Thane district.
16 Aug 2024
AssemblyElection Commission announces assembly election dates for J&K, Haryana
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the schedule for the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana.
16 Aug 2024
AssemblyElection Commission to announce dates for assembly polls today
The Election Commission of India (ECI) will announce the schedule for upcoming Assembly elections on Friday.
15 Aug 2024
Alia BhattVicky Kaushal's 'Chhaava' teaser leaves fans wanting more
The highly-anticipated teaser for Vicky Kaushal's upcoming film Chhaava was unveiled on Thursday, August 15, 2024, alongside the release of Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao's Stree 2.
08 Aug 2024
All India Muslim Personal Law BoardWaqf Board Bill referred to Joint Parliamentary Committee amid opposition
The Union Minority Affairs Minister, Kiren Rijiju, tabled a bill in the Parliament on Thursday proposing amendments to the law governing Waqf boards.
07 Aug 2024
Election Commission of India (ECI)Rajya Sabha elections for 12 vacant seats on September 3
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced that the Rajya Sabha elections for 12 vacant seats will be held on September 3, 2024.
06 Aug 2024
Central RailwayWatch: Mumbai local train overcrowding video goes viral; netizens react
A video of a man trying to disembark from an overcrowded Mumbai local train has gone viral on social media, triggering a wave of humorous reactions.
04 Aug 2024
PuneVideo: Pune woman falls into 100-foot-deep gorge while clicking selfie
A woman from Pune, Maharashtra, was rescued after falling into a 100-foot-deep gorge while attempting to take a selfie.
01 Aug 2024
AhmednagarVideo: Brave dogs stop leopard from entering Nainital home
A social media user has shared an endearing video of three pet dogs defending their home in Nainital, Uttarakhand, from a leopard intrusion.
01 Aug 2024
IndiaMaharashtra: Cops out to settle landlord-tenant attacked with hot water
Six police officers in Bhayander, Maharashtra, sustained severe burn injuries while attempting to mediate a landlord-tenant dispute.
01 Aug 2024
Union Public Service Commission'Nonsensical': Pune collector on 'harassment' charge by trainee IAS Khedkar
Pune collector Suhas Diwase has denied harassment allegations made by trainee Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Puja Khedkar.
31 Jul 2024
ToyotaToyota to invest around ₹20,000cr in new Maharashtra manufacturing plant
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has announced plans to invest around ₹20,000 crore in a new manufacturing facility in Maharashtra.
31 Jul 2024
KeralaWayanad landslides linked to warming of Arabian Sea, says scientist
The warming of the Arabian Sea is allowing deep cloud systems to form, resulting in unusually heavy rainfall in Kerala in a shorter amount of time and increasing the risk of landslides, a senior climate scientist said.
30 Jul 2024
GujaratViral encephalitis outbreak in Gujarat claims 56 lives
In the past month, a viral encephalitis outbreak has led to at least 56 deaths in Gujarat, a western state of India.
30 Jul 2024
Aadhaar CardCops unsure how long US woman was chained in forest
The American woman discovered tied to a tree with an iron chain in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district is too weak to record her statement, police said.
29 Jul 2024
Aadhaar CardWoman found chained in Maharashtra forest with US passport copy
A 50-year-old woman, identified as Lalita Kayi, was found chained to a tree in a forest in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district.
29 Jul 2024
Narendra Modi'Manipur-like situation possible in Maharashtra...': Sharad Pawar
Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar (NCP-SP) chief, Sharad Pawar, on Sunday said that Manipur-like violence was possible in Maharashtra as well.
26 Jul 2024
Social MediaMaharashtra gangster's viral 'comeback' rally leads to re-arrest
Harshad Patankar, a notorious gangster from Nasik, Maharashtra, found himself back in prison after a video of his celebratory rally went viral on social media.
26 Jul 2024
Deadpool'Deadpool & Wolverine' breaks pre-sales record in India
Marvel Studios's highly anticipated film Deadpool & Wolverine, featuring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, has set a new pre-sales record in India with ₹14.61 crore in advance bookings.
25 Jul 2024
Jammu And KashmirUS advises Americans in India not to visit these states
The United States Department of State has revised its travel advisory for American citizens in India, as per an announcement made on Tuesday.
25 Jul 2024
Air IndiaFlights delayed, canceled amid Mumbai rain; airlines issue advisory
Heavy and continuous rainfall in Mumbai has severely disrupted flight operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
25 Jul 2024
Union Public Service CommissionBiometric authentication, AI-based surveillance: UPSC to upgrade examination system
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is set to upgrade its exam system by integrating advanced digital technologies, reports said on Thursday.
19 Jul 2024
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)'Faked her identity...': UPSC files FIR against Puja Khedkar
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has registered a First Information Report (FIR) against Indian Administrative Service (IAS) probationer Puja Khedkar and issued a show cause notice for the cancellation of her candidature.
19 Jul 2024
Bay of Bengal'Red alert' in these states: What's behind India's widespread rainfall
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in several states.
18 Jul 2024
Congress Party'Will politicians sell golgappas?': Kangana defends 'betrayer' Eknath Shinde
Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut stood up for Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday after Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, the Shankaracharya of Jyotirmath, called Shinde a "betrayer."
