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.
Former Kerala CM VS Achuthanandan, actor Dharmendra awarded Padma Vibhushan
The Padma Awards, India's highest civilian honors, were announced on the eve of Republic Day 2026.
45 'Unsung Heroes' to be honored with Padma Awards
The Padma Awards for 2026 were announced on Sunday, celebrating India's unsung heroes. Among the 45 awardees in the "unsung heroes" category are Anke Gowda and Armida Fernandez.
Have you tried these black gram fritters yet?
Urad dal vada is a popular breakfast choice in many parts of India.
Maharashtra: First large-scale play on Constitution, 'Rashtragranth,' to launch soon
The Marathi theater production Rashtragranth, which aims to promote constitutional awareness and civic dialogue, will be launched across Maharashtra in February 2026.
Start your day with these steamed dishes
India's diverse culinary landscape offers a plethora of breakfast options, especially in the form of steamed dishes.
Maharashtra bags MoUs for investments worth $50B at WEF
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has signed several deals at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, bringing new investments into the state and strengthening job creation.
Clean energy platform LNK Energy launched with ₹10,000cr investment
Three Indian entrepreneurs have launched a next-generation integrated clean energy platform called LNK Energy.
'Shown their right place...': Kangana Ranaut on Thackerays's defeat
Actor and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Kangana Ranaut has celebrated her party's victory in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.
What Maharashtra civic poll elections imply for key political leaders
The recent municipal corporation elections in Maharashtra have delivered a decisive victory for the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance.
BMC election results: Mahayuti seizes Mumbai from Thackerays after 25yrs
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-Shiv Sena alliance is headed to a landslide victory in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, and with it, ending the Thackerays' nearly three-decade rule over Asia's richest civic body.
Pune civic polls: BJP takes lead; opposition in single digit
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading in the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) elections, according to trends.
BMC poll results: Congress opens account with Dharavi ward win
The Congress party has opened its account in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections in Maharashtra with Asha Kale winning from Ward No. 183 in Dharavi.
BMC poll results: BJP-Sena alliance crosses majority mark
The BJP-Shiv Sena alliance has crossed the halfway mark in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls, taking the lead in 119 of the 227 seats.
Maharashtra civic poll results today; recap of exit poll results
The counting of votes for the elections to 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra will begin on Friday at 10:00am.
Did Aamir Khan step into Marathi v/s Hindi debate?
Bollywood actor Aamir Khan indirectly weighed in on the Marathi versus Hindi language debate in Maharashtra on Thursday.
Maharashtra voters allege marker pens used instead of indelible ink
A controversy has erupted over the marking of voters' fingers in the ongoing Maharashtra local body elections.
Zerodha's Nithin Kamath slams market holiday for Mumbai's municipal elections
Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath has voiced strong criticism as Indian stock exchanges remain closed today for Mumbai's municipal elections.
Maharashtra Civic Polls underway: What's open, closed today
The Maharashtra Election Commission has declared a public holiday on Thursday for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.
Maharashtra votes in high-stakes poll across 29 municipal corporations
Polling is underway in 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
Not Delhi, but Maharashtra is India's top electric bus market
Maharashtra has dethroned Delhi as the largest market for electric buses in India.
Love puri? These combinations will make you drool
Puri is a popular Indian breakfast staple, loved for its fluffy texture and versatility.
'Unacceptable...': Fadnavis rebukes local BJP leaders over Congress, AIMIM alliances
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has slammed local Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders for forming alliances with the Congress and Asaduddin Owaisi's All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM).
In unprecedented move, BJP, Congress tie-up to sideline Shiv Sena
In a surprising political twist, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) allied with the Congress and the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) to form the Ambernath Vikas Aghadi.
India's cargo industry is in distress. Reason? Adani
Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, operated by Adani Airports, is set to undergo extensive airside works for nearly 10 months, which industry stakeholders interpret as a de facto shutdown of cargo operations.
Around 25% of India's proposed FY26 investments belong to AP
Andhra Pradesh has emerged as the top investment destination in India, capturing a whopping 25.3% of all proposed investments in the first nine months of the financial year 2025-26.
BJP-Shiv Sena sweep 66 Maharashtra civic wards unopposed after withdrawals
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction), as part of the ruling Mahayuti alliance, have together seen 66 candidates elected unopposed in the Maharashtra civic polls.
These kanda batata street breakfasts are pure love!
Kanda batata, a popular street breakfast in India, is a delicious combination of onions (kanda) and potatoes (batata) cooked together.
'Worrying pattern': Pinarayi Vijayan, Congress slam pastor's arrest
A Kerala pastor and seven others were arrested in Maharashtra's Amravati district for allegedly offering monetary incentives for religious conversion in Varud.
Mumbai welcomes New Year 2026 with rain amid chilly weather
Mumbai welcomed the New Year 2026 with a rainy start, as several parts of the city witnessed heavy showers on Thursday morning.
Watch: Blinkit delivery worker brutally assaulted by duo in Nagpur
A Blinkit delivery worker was brutally assaulted in Nagpur, Maharashtra, after a minor road incident.
Sena leader gets nomination papers in crematorium, beats deadline
In an unusual turn of events, a Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) leader was handed his election ticket at a crematorium.
ArcelorMittal investing $900M in 3 renewable energy projects in India
Steel giant ArcelorMittal has announced an investment of $900 million into three new renewable energy projects in India.
Maharashtra local body election results 2025: Counting underway
The counting of votes for the Maharashtra local body elections is currently underway. The elections were held in two phases, on December 2 and December 20.
Maharashtra government unveils ambitious revival plan for ND Studios
The Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Department and Film City are set to revive the iconic ND Studios in Karjat, reported PTI.
1,500-populated Maharashtra village records 27,000 'births' in 3 months
In a shocking case of cyber fraud, Shendurusani gram panchayat in Maharashtra's Yavatmal district has registered an astonishing 27,397 births in just three months.
Sculptor Ram Sutar, designer of Statue of Unity, passes away
Renowned sculptor Ram Sutar, the designer behind the world's tallest statue, Statue of Unity, passed away late on Wednesday night at his Noida residence.
Maharashtra man's body found charred, stuffed in sack inside car
In a shocking incident, the charred body of a young man was discovered inside a burnt car in Maharashtra's Latur district on Sunday.
President Murmu rejects mercy plea in 2-year-old's rape-murder case
President Droupadi Murmu has rejected the mercy petition of Ravi Ashok Ghumare, a convict in the 2012 kidnapping, rape, and murder of a two-year-old girl in Maharashtra, according to PTI.
Nitin Gadkari approves road works of ₹1.5L crore for Maharashtra
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has approved a massive ₹1.5 lakh crore for road projects in Maharashtra.
Brookfield to build Asia's largest GCC in Mumbai for $1B
Canadian asset management firm Brookfield is set to invest over $1 billion (approximately ₹9,000 crore) in a Global Capability Center (GCC) facility in Mumbai.
21 laborers killed after truck falls into gorge in Arunachal
At least 21 people were killed after a vehicle carrying daily wage laborers from Assam's Tinsukia district fell into a gorge in Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh.
Cold wave to persist in northwest, central India till Friday
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that cold wave conditions will continue to prevail over parts of central and western India till Thursday.
Rahul Bose accused of faking domicile certificate: Case explained
Actor and former rugby player Rahul Bose is facing legal trouble in Himachal Pradesh.
This Mumbai-based company is planning ₹2,000cr data center near Chennai
Mumbai-based real estate company, IndiaLand Group, is planning to set up its first data center project in and around Chennai.
Here's why sabudana khichdi is a must-try street breakfast dish
Sabudana khichdi is a popular street breakfast in India, especially during fasting days.
Maharashtra local body elections: Voting underway for 264 councils
Voting for the first phase of Maharashtra's local body elections is currently underway. The elections are being held across 264 municipal councils and 42 nagar panchayats.
'My family betrayed us': Woman who 'married' lover's body
In Maharashtra's Nanded, the parents and brother of the woman who "married" her boyfriend's corpse after he was beaten to death are among six people who have been arrested in the murder case.
UP, Maharashtra no longer accept Aadhaar as proof of birth
The Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra governments have issued orders to not accept Aadhaar cards as proof of date of birth.
The delicious evolution of India's beloved breakfast: Poha
Poha, a popular breakfast dish in many parts of India, has a rich history that dates back centuries. Made from flattened rice, this simple yet versatile dish has evolved to incorporate regional flavors and ingredients.
Another student jumps to death; family alleges harassment by teachers
A 13-year-old Class 8 student died after jumping from the third floor of her school building in Jalna, Maharashtra, on Friday morning.
₹252cr drugs case: How Orry is involved
Social media influencer Orhan Awatramani, aka Orry, has been summoned by the Mumbai Police in connection with a ₹252 crore drug case.
NIA arrests gangster Anmol Bishnoi, deported from US
Anmol Bishnoi, the younger brother of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and a prime accused in the murder of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Baba Siddique, was deported from the United States to India on Wednesday.
These regional Indian desserts deserve a spot on your plate
India's diverse culinary landscape is home to a plethora of regional desserts, each with its own unique flavors and traditions.
Cold wave hits Maharashtra; Mumbai records coldest November morning
Maharashtra is currently experiencing a cold wave, with temperatures dropping sharply across the state.
4 UNESCO heritage sites in India you absolutely can't miss
India is home to a rich history, diverse culture, and stunning architecture. The country has many ancient structures that are fine examples of unique Indian architectural styles.
Maharashtra Dalit leader stabbed to death; angry locals lynch attacker
Uttam Mohite, the president of the Maharashtra Dalit Mahasangh, was fatally stabbed in Sangli while celebrating his birthday, per an India Today report.
Not Karnataka, but Maharashtra is 'start-up capital' of India
Maharashtra has been referred to as India's start-up capital by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, with nearly 45% of its registered start-ups led by women.
Iconic forts that define Maharashtra's glorious past
Maharashtra, a western Indian state, is home to several ancient forts that are a testament to its rich history and culture.
Sena, BJP clash over 'no Khan' warning after Mamdani's win
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey has reacted strongly to Mumbai Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Ameet Satam's comments after Zohran Mamdani won the New York City mayoral election.
For biopic 'Eetha,' Shraddha trains in Lavani, Gavlan dance forms
Bollywood actor Shraddha Kapoor has reportedly begun shooting for her upcoming film Eetha, a biopic on legendary Tamasha artist Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar.
Maharashtra becomes 1st Indian state to partner with Musk's Starlink
In a major development, the Maharashtra government has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Elon Musk's Starlink Satellite Communications Pvt Ltd.
Why 12 states are staring at giant ₹1.7L crore bill
Twelve Indian states will spend a total of ₹1.68 lakh crore on unconditional cash transfer (UCT) schemes for women in 2025-26, a report by PRS Legislative Research has revealed.
Thalipeeth: The healthy Indian flatbread everyone loves
Thalipeeth, a traditional multi-grain flatbread from India, has a rich history that dates back centuries.
IMD issues orange alert for Gujarat as depression nears coast
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Gir Somnath, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Bharuch, and Surat districts in Gujarat.
Sanjay Raut takes break due to health; Modi wishes recovery
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday wished Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut a speedy recovery after the latter announced he was taking a break from public life due to a "serious health issue."
What drove Mumbai man to kidnap 17 children
Rohit Arya, a filmmaker and activist, was shot dead by Mumbai police after he took 17 children hostage on Thursday.