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.
This is the most employable state in India
The India Skills Report 2026 has revealed that Uttar Pradesh (UP) is the most employable state in the country, with an impressive employability rate of 78.6%.
Why Modi government may scrap 100% duty on sugar imports
India, the world's second-largest sugar producer, is mulling a cut in its import duty on sugar.
Over 2cr voter forms uncollected in Maharashtra during revision
In Maharashtra, over two crore voter enumeration forms have gone uncollected during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.
Bribes.fyi goes offline: What happened to India's viral anti-bribe site?
Bribes.fyi, a website aimed at exposing corruption, has gone offline.
Sugar prices rise, making mills favor sugar over ethanol
A surge in sugar prices has led Indian mills to prioritize sugar production over ethanol, as per their quarterly earnings calls earlier this month.
Maharashtra: 600 tribal students flee school over 'possessed' girls
In a bizarre incident, nearly 600 tribal students have vacated a government-run hostel in Maharashtra's Amravati district. The exodus was triggered by reports of some girls allegedly being "possessed."
'Received divine order from Waheguru': What Sukhbir Badal's attacker said
The Nihang Sikh who attacked Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal with a kirpan on Thursday told the police that he carried out the attack after receiving aadesh (divine order) from "Waheguru."
Sukhbir Badal breaks silence after kirpan attack at Nanded gurdwara
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal has alleged that the kirpan attack on him in Maharashtra's Nanded was part of a "larger conspiracy" to disrupt peace in Punjab.
Why Tukaram Mundhe-led Maharashtra FDA is digitizing milk supply chain
Maharashtra's Food and Drug Administration (FDA), under Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, is spearheading a major digitization initiative to trace milk from farms to consumers.
Milk in Maharashtra will become costlier from August 11
From August 11, the cost of cow and buffalo milk in Maharashtra will go up by ₹2 per liter.
India's data center boom could boost housing demand by 2030
India's burgeoning data center ecosystem is poised to significantly impact the country's residential real estate sector, a new report from proptech company Square Yards has revealed.
4.3-magnitude earthquake jolts Nashik, 2nd tremor follows
A 4.3-magnitude earthquake hit Nashik, Maharashtra, at around 10:00pm on Saturday, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported.
Raghav Chadha meets PM Modi, sparks Punjab election speculations
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Raghav Chadha met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday.
5 must-try breakfast street bites in Maharashtra
Maharashtra's breakfast streets are a food lover's paradise, serving up a range of delicious and affordable options.
CJP announces 'Kya Bolti Public' nationwide campaign from September
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has announced a nationwide campaign called "Kya Bolti Public," starting in September.
Controversy erupts over senior Congress leader's feet-washing video
A video of senior Congress leader Nana Patole getting his feet washed has sparked a political row in Maharashtra. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has criticized the incident as an example of "Congress culture."
How Thane City Police busted exam paper leak racket: Report
The Thane City Police have busted a major exam paper leak racket in Maharashtra. The alleged mastermind, Bijendra Gupta, had planned to leak the Teachers Eligibility Test (TET) 2026 question paper, The Indian Express reported exclusively.
Monsoon to gain strength in early August: IMD
India's southwest monsoon is likely to gain strength in early August, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Nagpur girl dies by suicide over cricket team selection: Report
A 17-year-old girl, Aditi Moreshwar Chaukande, died by suicide in Nagpur after she was upset over not being selected for the Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) team.
Rain, thunderstorms likely in Delhi today: IMD
Delhi residents woke up to a pleasant Friday with a morning temperature of around 25°C.
Maharashtra: 6 dead, several feared trapped as Bhiwandi building collapses
A four-storey residential building in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, collapsed late on Thursday night.
India now Claude's 2nd-largest market: How are people using it?
Anthropic, the AI company behind Claude, has revealed that India is the second-largest user of its technology.
No vada pav, samosas outside schools: Maharashtra's junk food crackdown
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned the sale, free distribution, and advertising of junk food in and around schools.
Release minor protesters, no publishing personal data: SC's big directions
The Supreme Court has ordered that no coercive action be taken against the protesters of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) in Delhi and other states.
IMD warns of heavy rainfall in parts of India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in several parts of the country.
NEET aspirant, 19, dies by suicide over low marks
A 19-year-old National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) aspirant, Ankita Sangle, died by suicide in Jalalpur village, Maharashtra.
Maharashtra TET paper leak case: Mastermind arrested from Bihar
Bijendra Gupta, the alleged mastermind behind the Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) paper leak, has been arrested by the Maharashtra Police in Bihar.
BSF jawan snatches rifle, opens fire on colleagues; 2 killed
Two Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were killed and one critically injured after a fellow jawan allegedly opened fire inside the BSF Sector Headquarters in Malda district, West Bengal.
Fresh violence at CJP protest: 5 cops injured, metros shut
Youth protesters demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam paper leaks clashed briefly with police on Wednesday night.
Kothimbir vadi: The Maharashtrian snack everyone should taste
Kothimbir vadi, a popular Maharashtrian dish, is a flavorful street breakfast delight.
Maharashtra plans property tokenization on blockchain: How it affects you?
Maharashtra is mulling a new legal framework for the tokenization of land and other immovable assets using blockchain technology.
Maharashtra: 6 killed in chain collision after ethanol-laden truck overturns
An accident on the Mumbai-Nagpur Samruddhi Expressway in Maharashtra's Wardha district has left six people dead.
'GoT' action director joins Rishab Shetty's 'Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj'
Rishab Shetty, who shot to fame with the Kantara franchise, will soon be seen in The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The film will see him as the iconic Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Maharashtra to build quantum computing, deep-tech ecosystem: CM Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced plans to build an ecosystem for quantum computing and deep technologies in the state.
Doctor assault case: HC cancels bail of Shiv Sena corporator
The Bombay High Court has canceled the bail of Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre, who was accused of assaulting doctors.
Maharashtra family chased for 15km, attacked for objecting to harassment
A family from Maharashtra's Nashik district was allegedly chased and attacked for nearly 15km after they objected to the harassment of a woman.
Maharashtra removes over 92 lakh women from welfare scheme
The Maharashtra government has removed over 92 lakh beneficiaries from its flagship Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana (MMLBY) after a state-wide verification exercise, The Indian Express reported.
El Nino could disrupt India's monsoon, IMD warns
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that India's southwest monsoon could weaken again due to the strengthening of El Nino conditions over the Pacific Ocean.
Monsoon causes mayhem across India; 25 dead in rain-related incidents
More than 25 people have been killed in rain-related incidents across the country, as severe monsoon rains wreaked havoc on roadways, uprooted trees, damaged property, and disrupted regular life.
HPCL's 3,000 cylinders washed away in Raigad after heavy rainfall
Around 3,000 liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders were washed away from the Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) Patalganga LPG bottling plant in Maharashtra's Raigad district.
Chaos after heavy rain: Delhi, Surat waterlogged, landslides in Uttarakhand
Heavy monsoon rains over the past two days have wreaked havoc in large parts of India.