Maharashtra: News

20 Nov 2024

Haryana

How accurate were Maharashtra, Jharkhand exit polls in 2019

Voting for the Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections will conclude on Wednesday. The results will be declared on November 23.

20 Nov 2024

Ajit Pawar

Maharashtra, Jharkhand exit polls: Date, time and where to watch

Voters in Maharashtra and Jharkhand are exercising their franchise in high-stakes assembly elections on Wednesday.

BJP leader accused of distributing cash ahead of Maharashtra polls

In a dramatic turn of events, the Bahujan Vikas Aghadi (BVA) has accused Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) General Secretary Vinod Tawde and BJP candidate Rajan Naik of distributing ₹5 crore to influence voters in Maharashtra.

18 Nov 2024

Anupamaa

AICWA demands 'Anupamaa' shoot suspension after crew member's death

The All India Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has appealed to Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde for legal action after a crew member tragically died on the sets of popular TV show Anupamaa.

17 Nov 2024

Bal Thackeray

Rahul Gandhi 'remembers' Balasaheb Thackeray after PM Modi dares him 

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi remembered Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray on his 12th death anniversary on Sunday.

17 Nov 2024

Amravati

'Lewd gestures..hooting': Mob attacks BJP's Navneet Rana's rally

A rally led by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Member of Parliament (MP) Navneet Rana was disrupted by a mob in Khallar village, Amravati district, Maharashtra on Saturday night.

Govinda's health deteriorates during Jalgaon campaign; actor returns to Mumbai

Veteran Bollywood actor and politician, Govinda (60), has reportedly left the campaign trail in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, over health concerns.

16 Nov 2024

Amit Shah

EC issues notices to Congress, BJP over poll code violations

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has sent notices to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress (INC) seeking explanations for alleged violations of the model code of conduct.

15 Nov 2024

Amit Shah

'BJP believes in free...fair elections': Shah after officials check chopper

Union Home Minister Amit Shah's helicopter and luggage were checked by Election Commission of India (EC) officials in Maharashtra's Hingoli district on Friday.

15 Nov 2024

Amit Shah

Shah dares Uddhav to make Rahul praise Savarkar, Bal Thackeray

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday challenged Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to make Congress leader Rahul Gandhi speak positively about Veer Savarkar and Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray.

What's the net worth of Parag Shah, Maharashtra's wealthiest candidate

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from Ghatkopar East, Parag Shah, is the richest candidate in the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections.

15 Nov 2024

Ajit Pawar

Maharashtra polls: Fadnavis, Ajit clash over 'batenge toh katenge' slogan

A political rift has developed between Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and his Mahayuti colleague Devendra Fadnavis over the "batenge toh katenge" slogan.

15 Nov 2024

Madhya Pradesh

Guru Nanak Jayanti 2024: Are banks closed today

India is celebrating Guru Nanak Jayanti on Friday. The public holiday marks the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji—the founder of Sikhism.

14 Nov 2024

Politics

BJP's Chavan, Munde reject Adityanth's 'batenge toh katenge' slogan

Prominent Bharatiya Janata Party leaders have disapproved Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's slogan "batenge toh katenge."

14 Nov 2024

Amit Shah

'Busy making reels': Kanhaiya's remark on Fadnavis's wife stirs controversy 

Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar has sparked a political storm with his remarks on Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his wife, Amruta.

14 Nov 2024

Gautam Adani

'Misunderstood...': Ajit on row over Adani's 'presence' during BJP-NCP talks 

A day after sparking a major political controversy with his statement that industrialist Gautam Adani attended a 2019 meeting between the Nationalist Congress Party and Bharatiya Janata Party leaders to discuss forming a government, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar clarified his position.

13 Nov 2024

Devendra Fadnavis

ECI officials check Eknath Shinde's bag amid Uddhav Thackeray's allegations

The bags of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde were inspected by the Election Commission of India (ECI) officials in Palghar on Wednesday.

13 Nov 2024

Chandigarh

'Never thought he would...': Cop who 1st arrested Lawrence Bishnoi

Lawrence Bishnoi, the alleged mastermind behind the killings of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique and Punjabi singer-politician Sidhu Moose Wala, was first arrested 13 years ago.

12 Nov 2024

Karnataka

MVA promises menstrual leave in manifesto, what it means

The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has promised two-day menstrual leave for women employees in its election manifesto, "Maharashtranama."

'What are they complaining...': Ramesh defends Rahul after BJP's complaint

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has filed a complaint with the Election Commission against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

12 Nov 2024

Eknath Shinde

Sena vs Sena clash in Uddhav Thackeray bag check row

A routine inspection of former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's luggage in Yavatmal has triggered a political row.

11 Nov 2024

Anurag Kashyap

How police nabbed Baba Siddique's murder accused after a month

Shiv Kumar Gautam, the main accused in the murder of Maharashtra politician Baba Siddique, was arrested from Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh on Sunday.

11 Nov 2024

India

Maharashtra polls: Why school buses won't run on November 19-20

Maharashtra students will face transportation woes as school bus services will remain suspended for two days, including the polling day on November 20.

11 Nov 2024

Amit Shah

'Our ancestors did jihad against British...': Owaisi attacks Fadnavis

Lok Sabha MP Asaduddin Owaisi has slammed Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis over his "vote jihad" remarks.

10 Nov 2024

Narendra Modi

MVA promises 'caste census, stipend for youth, loan-waivers' in manifesto

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has promised a caste census in Maharashtra if the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance wins the upcoming assembly polls.

10 Nov 2024

Ajit Pawar

BJP's 'batenge toh katenge' won't work in Maharashtra: Ajit Pawar

Ajit Pawar, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief, has expressed his opposition to Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) campaign slogan "batenge toh katenge" in Maharashtra.

09 Nov 2024

Kolhapur

Bus rams into parked truck on Mumbai-Pune Expressway, 28 injured

A horrific accident took place on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway near Khopoli in Maharashtra at around 4:00am on Saturday.

08 Nov 2024

Arvind Sawant

CEC warns against derogatory remarks after 'imported maal' comment row

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar has strongly condemned the derogatory remarks made against women during the Maharashtra election campaign, ANI reported.

08 Nov 2024

Ajit Pawar

'All castes unite...': Ajit on Adityanath's 'batoge toh katoge' slogan

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has urged all castes to unite to take Maharashtra and India forward.

07 Nov 2024

Mumbai

Sena (UBT) releases manifesto; promises Dharavi project cancellation, free education 

The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) has released its manifesto for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections.

Maharashtra DGP Rashmi Shukla transferred amid opposition's phone-tapping allegations

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered the transfer of Maharashtra's Director General of Police (DGP), Rashmi Shukla, amid allegations of bias by opposition parties.

03 Nov 2024

Thane

Woman arrested for threatening to kill Yogi 'like Baba Siddique' 

A 24-year-old Mumbai woman, Fatima Khan, has been arrested for allegedly sending a death threat to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

02 Nov 2024

Jammu And Kashmir

J&K: 3, including infant, killed, as van falls into gorge

At least three people, including a 10-month-old baby, were killed in a road accident in the Chassana area of Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir.

02 Nov 2024

Ajit Pawar

BJP used 'blackmail' to rope-in Ajit Pawar? Congress demands probe

The Congress Party has demanded a probe into the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) alleged use of "blackmail" and "coercion" to persuade Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar to join the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

02 Nov 2024

Shiv Sena

'Balasaheb would've broken his...': Shinde slams MP over derogatory remark

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday lashed out at Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Arvind Sawant for his alleged derogatory remarks on Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) leader Shaina NC.

01 Nov 2024

Ajay Devgn

'Singham Again' set for massive debut; advance collection is ₹19cr

The much-awaited Bollywood film Singham Again, directed by Rohit Shetty and produced by Jio Studios, Rohit Shetty Productions, and Reliance Entertainment, is likely to set the box office on fire.

01 Nov 2024

Andhra Pradesh

'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' to open strong; advance booking crosses ₹19cr 

The much-awaited film, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, is expected to do well at the box office. The first day of advance booking for the movie has yielded promising results.

NSE's client base crosses 20 crore mark, Maharashtra leads

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has seen massive growth in its client base, crossing the 20 crore mark.

30 Oct 2024

Indian Government

Modi government to notify data protection rules before Maharashtra polls

The Indian government will soon announce its long-awaited administrative rules on personal data protection, a top lawmaker said to the Economic Times.

30 Oct 2024

Ajay Devgn

'Singham Again' advance booking Day 1: Ajay-starrer collects ₹1.45cr

The much-awaited Bollywood film, Singham Again, directed by Rohit Shetty and produced by Jio Studios, Rohit Shetty Productions, and Reliance Entertainment is likely to take a thunderous start at the box office.