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.
Mahesh Manjrekar's film release delayed to 2026; what we know
The much-awaited Marathi film, Punha Shivaji Raje Bhosale, has been pushed to a 2026 release.
Punjab floods: Salman sends 25 rescue boats; to adopt villages
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has joined the relief efforts for flood-affected areas in Punjab through his NGO, Being Human.
Congress demands probe into cross-voting allegations in VP election
Congress MP Manish Tewari has called for an investigation into allegations of cross-voting during the recent vice presidential election.
IMD issues heavy rainfall warning for Gujarat, Maharashtra
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a fresh rainfall warning for large parts of India.
Thane: Bangla actor arrested for running prostitution racket
In a shocking incident, a 41-year-old actor named Anushka Moni Mohan Das has been arrested in the Thane district of Maharashtra for allegedly running a prostitution racket.
'Hydrogen bomb coming': Rahul threatens new exposé on 'vote chori'
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has issued a stern warning to the BJP, stating that his party will soon release a "hydrogen bomb" of discoveries on alleged "vote chori" (vote stealing).
SC seeks Centre, NCERT's response on transgender-inclusive sexuality education
The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre, National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), and several states on a petition demanding the inclusion of transgender-inclusive comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) in school curricula.
DigiLocker now offers 2,000 e-government services across India
The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) has integrated nearly 2,000 online government services across India.
Maharashtra man posts condolence message for wife before murdering her
In a shocking incident in Sonapur Tanda village of Maharashtra's Parbhani district, Vijay Rathod (35) allegedly killed his wife Vidya with a sharp weapon on Thursday.
Maharashtra inks ₹34,000cr investment deals, to generate 33,000+ jobs
The Maharashtra government has signed 17 major investment deals worth ₹34,000 crore. The agreements were signed in Mumbai in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
17 killed after 'unauthorized' building collapses in Virar; builder arrested
A four-story illegal building in Virar, Maharashtra, collapsed early Wednesday morning, killing at least 17 people.
Mumbai-Konkan Ro-Ro ferry launches September 1: Check fares, travel time
The Maharashtra government is set to launch a high-speed Roll-On, Roll-Off (Ro-Ro) ferry service between Mumbai and the Konkan coast on September 1.
Maharashtra private establishments may soon require employees to work 10hrs
The Maharashtra government is considering a proposal to extend the maximum working hours for employees in private establishments from the current nine to 10 hours a day.
SC relief for CSDS' co-director, who tweeted wrong voter data
The Supreme Court has stayed the proceedings of two FIRs against Professor Sanjay Kumar, a psephologist and co-director of the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS).
Death penalty can be challenged under Article 32: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that a death sentence can be challenged under Article 32 for breach of procedural safeguards.
Man loses ₹2 lakh to after getting WhatsApp wedding invite
A government employee in Maharashtra's Hingoli district has lost nearly ₹2 lakh to a cyber fraud.
Maharashtra waives toll for EVs on major expressways
In a major move to promote electric vehicles (EVs), the Maharashtra government has announced a toll waiver policy for all types of electric vehicles.
Maharashtra: 10 injured in Kolhapur football club anniversary clash
A violent clash erupted in the Siddharthnagar area of Kolhapur, Maharashtra, late Friday night. The conflict was between two groups and resulted in stone-pelting, arson, and vandalism.
Vice Presidential election: What NDA, INDIA numbers say
The Vice Presidential election in India will be held on September 9. The election was necessitated after Jagdeep Dhankhar's unexpected resignation as Vice President on July 21.
Who is VP candidate CP Radhakrishnan? Know about veteran leader
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has announced Maharashtra Governor Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan as its candidate for the upcoming Vice Presidential election.
NDA seeks Kharge's support for VP pick CP Radhakrishnan
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has announced Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as its candidate for the upcoming Vice Presidential election, nearly a month after Jagdeep Dhankhar announced his resignation.
AI helps Maharashtra police solve hit-and-run case in 36 hours
In a shocking incident, a man tied his wife's body to his bike after she was killed in a hit-and-run accident in Nagpur.
'Vote chori': ECI gives Rahul Gandhi 7-day ultimatum
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has given Congress leader Rahul Gandhi a seven-day ultimatum to either submit an affidavit supporting his "vote chori" allegations or apologize publicly.
IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Delhi, parts of north India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall across several parts of the country in the coming days.
Heavy rain in Delhi; flights delayed at IGI Airport
Delhi and its neighboring regions of Noida and Ghaziabad were hit by heavy rainfall early on Tuesday.
Bangladeshi girl, 12, raped by over 200 near Mumbai
A 12-year-old Bangladeshi girl was rescued from a prostitution racket in Naigaon, Vasai, Maharashtra.
Kajol refuses Hindi request, sparks online debate
Bollywood actor Kajol recently found herself in a controversy after a video from the Maharashtra State Film Awards 2025 went viral.
Uttarakhand flash floods: 274 rescued, 59 still missing
Rescue operations are underway in Harshil and Dharali in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand after flash floods and landslides occurred due to cloudbursts this week.
JSW Cement's ₹3,600cr IPO opens today: Should you bid?
JSW Cement, a leading player in the construction materials industry, has launched its ₹3,600 crore initial public offering today.
'Chandramukhi' earns Amruta Khanvilkar her first Maharashtra State Film Award
Marathi and Hindi film actor Amruta Khanvilkar has bagged her first Maharashtra State Film Award.
28 Kerala tourists missing after Uttarkhand flash floods; rescue on
A group of 28 tourists from Kerala has gone missing in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand after a cloudburst triggered devastating flash floods.
Drunk army officer mows down 30 people in Nagpur
A 40-year-old Indian Army officer, Harshpal Mahadev Waghmare, was arrested after he allegedly drove his car into a crowd in Nagpur on Sunday evening.
'They defamed Bhagwa': Pragya Thakur after acquittal in Malegaon case
Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur was on Thursday acquitted by a special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in the 2008 Malegaon blast case.
Heavy rain, thunderstorms predicted for several states; check list
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued several weather alerts across India as the monsoon season intensifies.
Maharashtra 'Ladki Bahin' scheme: 14,000 men illegally availed benefits
Over 14,000 men have illegally availed financial benefits under Maharashtra's women-only Ladki Bahin Yojana, a recent report has revealed.
Over 7,000 suspected heatstroke cases reported in India this summer
India has witnessed a staggering 7,192 suspected cases of heatstroke only and 14 confirmed deaths due to extreme heat between March 1 and June 24 this year.
Misled by Google Maps, car lands in ditch in Maharashtra
A woman was rescued after her car fell into a ditch in Navi Mumbai yesterday.
'Aren't you from Hindustan?' Maharashtra woman's retort to Marathi enforcers
In another incident of language vigilantism in Mumbai, a woman was confronted by a group of men demanding she speak in Marathi.
BJP MLA's son accused of raping woman after promising marriage
Prateek Chauhan, the son of former Karnataka minister and BJP MLA Prabhu Chauhan, has been booked for allegedly raping a woman on the pretext of marriage.
'Come to Mumbai...': Raj Thackeray hits back at BJP's Dubey
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray has hit back at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey for his controversial remarks about Marathi speakers.
Maharashtra: 2 women found dead, 2 men critical in Sangli
In a suspected case of mass suicide, two women were found dead and two men were left critically ill in Maharashtra's Sangli district on Friday.
Maharashtra government to rename Islampur as Ishwarpur
The Maharashtra government has announced that Islampur in the Sangli district will be renamed Ishwarpur.
Pahalgam attack, Bihar roll revision: Congress's focus for monsoon session
The Congress party has decided to raise several critical issues in the upcoming Monsoon session of Parliament, which will run from July 21 to August 21.