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.
'Maharashtra is...': Rani on getting Raj Kapoor Special Contribution Award
Actor Rani Mukerji was recently honored with the Raj Kapoor Special Contribution Award at the 62nd Maharashtra State Film Awards in Mumbai.
Why 2-wheeler makers in India are in a fix
Two-wheeler manufacturers in India are facing a complex rural stocking challenge ahead of the festive season.
BJP planning backdoor entry in Telangana? Reddy makes explosive claims
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of planning a "backdoor entry" into the state through Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
Indian Railways plans for 260 Vande Bharat sleeper trainsets
The Indian Railways is set to expand its Vande Bharat sleeper services with plans for 260 trainsets.
Maratha reservation activist Jarange resumes water ban in protest
Manoj Jarange, the activist leading the hunger strike for Maratha reservation in Jalna, Maharashtra, has intensified his protest.
Woman killed by husband over attending dance class in Nagpur
A 38-year-old woman was allegedly killed by her husband in Nagpur, Maharashtra, after a disagreement over attending a dance class, NDTV reported.
Delhi weather: IMD predicts thunderstorms, lightning, rain on Friday
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted cloudy weather with intermittent rain and thunderstorms in Delhi-NCR on Friday.
Vimal ad row: SRK still silent over show-cause notice
Bollywood actors Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff have responded to the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding their controversial advertisement for Vimal Elaichi, revealed CNN-News18.
Why your next bottle of Old Monk might look different
Mohan Rocky Springwater, the manufacturer of popular rum brand Old Monk, has agreed to change its product labeling.
2 crore voters dropped after Maharashtra SIR
Over two crore names have been dropped from Maharashtra's draft electoral roll after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
Maratha quota activist Jarange begins hunger strike
Quota activist Manoj Jarange has begun an indefinite hunger strike at Antarwali Sarati village in Jalna district, news agency PTI reported.
FDA officer forced to eat expired biscuits by mob
A shocking incident unfolded in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district of Maharashtra when a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officer was cornered by an angry mob.
CBI arrests IRS officer, 2 others in bribery case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Indian Revenue Service (IRS)-2009 officer Vinay Kumar Kanheti, serving as Additional Commissioner of CGST in Maharashtra's Raigad district, in a bribery case.
'Will beat you': Raj Thackeray's son warns drivers over Marathi
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Amit Thackeray has warned that auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers found speaking only in Hindi will be beaten up.
160+ killed after floodwaters wipe out villages on Nepal-China border
Over 160 people have been killed after a catastrophic flash flood hit Nepal on Wednesday.
MPSC cancels drug inspector recruitment after question paper leak
The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has canceled the recruitment process for the post of Drug Inspector, Group-B, in the Food and Drug Administration Department.
Cab drivers move Bombay High Court against Marathi language rule
Four app-based cab drivers have approached the Bombay High Court, challenging a Maharashtra government rule making knowledge of Marathi mandatory for auto-rickshaw, taxi, and app-based cab drivers.
Maharashtra cancels appointments of officers, employees made by oral orders
The Maharashtra chief secretary has ordered the immediate cancellation of appointments made in ministerial offices and state departments on deputation, on a loan basis, or through oral orders without following due procedure.
Yash's 'Toxic' eyes massive opening; earns ₹41cr in advance booking
Both the Kannada and Hindi versions of Toxic, starring Yash and directed by Geetu Mohandas, are leading advance bookings for the opening day.
No need to become Marathi experts: Fadnavis addresses drivers' protest
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has addressed the concerns of Hindi-speaking auto and taxi drivers amid protests over the Marathi mandate by the state government.
Kalyan: Patient's son assaults doctor over treatment explanation
A doctor was allegedly assaulted by a patient's son at a private hospital in Kalyan, Maharashtra.
Centre launches 'Kanda Express' as onion prices rise 45%
The Indian government will launch "Kanda Express" from Monday, a special train service to transport onions from Maharashtra's buffer stock to major consumption centers.
Amravati: 3 newborns die in fire at district hospital
A devastating fire broke out in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of the District Women's Hospital in Amravati, Maharashtra, on Monday morning.
FIR filed against Dipke for illegal entry into school
An FIR has been filed against Abhijeet Dipke, the convenor of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), for allegedly entering a government school in Maharashtra's Latur district without permission.
Modi government clears LPG pipeline expansion project worth ₹7,000cr
India's oil regulator has approved the construction of nearly 1,800km of new Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) pipelines.
Flies, cockroaches found: Maharashtra FDA suspends McDonald's, 12 others' licenses
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food business licenses of several establishments, including a McDonald's outlet in Mumbai.
Son jumps off cliff over unpaid iPhone EMIs, parents follow
An 18-year-old boy, Kunal, and his parents died after a standoff on a hill in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on Friday.
Liquor bottles, fake students: Dipke's serious allegations against Maharashtra school
Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has leveled serious allegations against a government school in Maharashtra's Latur district.
Maharashtra: Over 1,200 drivers fail mandatory Marathi language test
A statewide drive in Maharashtra has found that over 1,200 taxi and autorickshaw drivers failed a mandatory Marathi language test, Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said.
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.
3 arrested after Shiv Sena corporator, followers assault doctor, nurses
The Maharashtra Police has arrested three people in connection with the assault on medical staff at a civic-run Kalyan Dombivli hospital.
'Did nothing wrong': Shiv Sena corporator after assaulting doctor, nurses
Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) corporator Ramesh Mhatre allegedly assaulted a female doctor and several nursing staff at the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC)-run Shastrinagar Hospital in Dombivli, Maharashtra.
Mumbai-Pune Expressway: Missing Link stretch reopens for traffic
The Missing Link section of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway has reopened for Mumbai-to-Pune traffic after an early morning landslide.
Rapido founders booked for running illegal bike taxi service
The founders of the popular bike taxi app, Rapido, have been booked in Nagpur for allegedly running "petrol-powered" bike taxi services without government permission.