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.
Over 1,000 engineering graduates await offer letters from Tech Mahindra
Tech Mahindra has delayed the onboarding process for over 1,000 engineering graduates from the 2025 batch.
Miss India Earth winner converts back to Hinduism, alleges abuse
Sayali Surve, the winner of Miss India Earth 2019, has converted back to Hinduism after alleging harassment in her interfaith marriage.
Maharashtra teachers help students cheat using ChatGPT; 81 suspended
In a major crackdown on examination malpractice, the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has suspended 81 teachers in Beed district for helping students cheat.
Iran war disrupts LPG supply, Pune's largest crematorium faces crunch
Pune's Vaikunth Dham, the largest crematorium in Maharashtra, has temporarily stopped gas-based cremations due to a severe shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
BJP announces 9 candidates, including party president, for RS polls
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced its list of nine candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.
Oleum gas leak in Palghar triggers mass evacuation, 2,600 displaced
A toxic oleum gas leak at a chemical plant in Maharashtra's Palghar district has forced the evacuation of over 2,600 people, including 1,600 school students.
Ajit Pawar crash: Son shares video, questions AAIB report
Jay Pawar, the son of late Ajit Pawar, has raised concerns over the preliminary report of the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) into the plane crash that killed his father.
GST collection jumps 8.1% YoY to ₹1.8L crore
India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection witnessed a major jump of 8.1% year-on-year (YoY), amounting to ₹1.83 lakh crore in February 2026.
IMD predicts rain in Northeast, Kerala; warns of rising temperatures
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning in several states. These include Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, and Kerala.
Maharashtra forms expert panel to study digital addiction among children
The Maharashtra government has formed an expert panel to study the impact of digital addiction on children.
Over 93,000 adult women went missing in Maharashtra in 2yrs
In Maharashtra, over 93,000 adult women went missing in the past two years.
Telangana police claim Maoist general secretary successor Devji has surrendered
Telangana police have reportedly achieved a breakthrough in their anti-Maoist operations with the surrender of Devji, also known as Tippiri Tirupati.
UGC flags 32 fake universities; Delhi tops with dozen entries
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has identified 32 fake universities across India, with the highest number located in Delhi.
'Industry in shock': Film bodies seek meeting with CM Fadnavis
In light of recent security incidents involving Bollywood director Rohit Shetty and actor Ranveer Singh, several film industry bodies have written to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
Elections for 37 Rajya Sabha seats on March 16
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced biennial elections for the Council of States, or Rajya Sabha.
3 death-sentenced for gang-raping Israeli, killing male tourist in Hampi
A court in Karnataka has sentenced three men to death for their involvement in a brutal crime near Hampi in 2025.
Have you tried this OG Maharashtrian breakfast dish yet?
Maharashtra's street breakfasts are a unique fusion of flavors, especially the spicy misal.
Rohit Pawar to reveal 'eye-opening points' on Ajit Pawar death
Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) leader Rohit Pawar has called a press conference at the Yashwantrao Chavan Centre in Mumbai on Tuesday, February 10.
After Ajit Pawar's death, Centre begins inspection of 400 airstrips
The Civil Aviation Ministry has launched a nationwide inspection of around 400 uncontrolled airstrips in India.
3 Naxals, police commando killed in encounter in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli
Three Naxals have been killed in an encounter with security forces in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra.
Ajit Pawar's last call before death in plane crash revealed
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has released the audio of Ajit Pawar's last phone conversation before he died in a plane crash.
Father drowns daughter to qualify for Maharashtra's 2-child poll norm
In a shocking incident, Telangana police have arrested Pandurang Kondamangale, a resident of Kerur village in Maharashtra's Nanded district for murdering his daughter, Prachi.
Sunetra Pawar elected as NCP's Maharashtra legislature leader
Sunetra Pawar, the wife of late Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar, was on Saturday elected as the leader of the party's legislature wing in Maharashtra.
Sunetra Pawar to take oath as Maharashtra Deputy CM tomorrow
Sunetra Pawar will be sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra on Saturday at 5pm.
Ajit Pawar wanted to reunite NCP on uncle Sharad's birthday
Ankush Kakade, a senior leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) founded by Sharad Pawar, has shared an emotional memory about late Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's last wish.
Ajit Pawar's death prompts Maharashtra local polls reschedule
The Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) has postponed the upcoming Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections. The decision comes in light of the three-day mourning period declared in the state.
Who are Parth and Jay Pawar? Ajit Pawar's sons
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash on Wednesday morning. His plane crashed while attempting to land at Baramati airport in Pune district.
Ajit Pawar's body was identified by his wristwatch and clothes
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was killed in a plane crash on Wednesday. The incident took place at Baramati airport, where his Bombardier Learjet 45, operated by VSR Ventures, crashed while attempting to land.
Who was Ajit Pawar, Baramati 'Dada' who dominated Maharashtra politics
Ajit Pawar, a prominent figure in Maharashtra politics and the deputy chief minister of the state, died in a plane crash on Wednesday morning.
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.