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.
15 Jun 2025
KedarnathKedarnath chopper crash: Uttarakhand CM Dhami announces SOP for flights
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has issued strict instructions for helicopter operations in the state following a tragic crash near Kedarnath on Sunday.
15 Jun 2025
COVID-19India reports 17 new COVID-19 cases, 10 deaths
India reported a marginal decline in active COVID-19 cases on Sunday, with the tally falling to 7,383 from 7,400 the day before.
12 Jun 2025
IndiaMaharashtra woman kills twice-older husband with axe weeks after wedding
In a shocking incident from Sangli, Maharashtra, a 27-year-old woman allegedly murdered her 54-year-old husband with an ax just three weeks after their wedding.
11 Jun 2025
MumbaiAfter dry spell, Maharashtra's monsoon revival likely from June 13
The southwest monsoon, which had reached Maharashtra unusually early on May 25, is set to make a comeback after a brief dry spell.
11 Jun 2025
COVID-19India reports 306 new COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths in 24hrs
India reported a total of 306 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, according to data shared by the Union Health Ministry.
10 Jun 2025
COVID-19India reports 6,815 COVID-19 cases; 324 in just 24 hours
As of June 10, India has registered a total of 6,815 active COVID-19 cases.
09 Jun 2025
IndiaEating a thali is now cheaper in India
The cost of preparing vegetarian and non-vegetarian thalis in India has decreased by around 6% year-on-year (YoY) in May 2025.
08 Jun 2025
GoaGoa minister suspends doctor for 'arrogant behavior' toward patient
Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane has suspended the Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Rudresh Kurtikar, at the Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) over allegations of patient mistreatment and "arrogant behavior."
08 Jun 2025
BiharRahul Gandhi slams EC's 'unsigned, evasive' reply
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has intensified his criticism of the Election Commission of India (ECI) over alleged election "match-fixing" in Maharashtra.
08 Jun 2025
Devendra Fadnavis'Accept ground realities...': Fadnavis on Rahul's Maharashtra polls rigging claims
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his allegations of rigging in the 2024 Maharashtra assembly elections.
07 Jun 2025
Andhra PradeshMonsoon revival likely between June 12-18, says IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has indicated a likely revival of the southwest monsoon between June 12 and 18. This comes following a pause in its progress since May 29.
02 Jun 2025
COVID-19'Pandemic..far from over': Delhi court seeks report on COVID-19 policy
The Delhi High Court has ordered the central government to submit a status report on COVID-19 sample collection, transport, and testing within six weeks.
02 Jun 2025
COVID-19COVID-19 cases in India nears 4,000; 32 deaths reported
India has witnessed a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases, with the active case count nearing 4,000.
01 Jun 2025
COVID-19COVID-19 cases in India at 3,395; 4 dead in 24hrs
India has seen a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases, with active infections touching 3,395 as of Saturday. This is a steep increase from the mere 257 cases reported on May 22.
31 May 2025
COVID-19COVID-19 cases cross 2,700-mark: Kerala, Maharashtra worst hit
India has reported a sharp rise in active COVID-19 cases, with the number crossing 2,700.
30 May 2025
National Education Policy'Mughal emperor Akbar married palace maid, not Jodha': Rajasthan governor
Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagade has claimed that the widely accepted story of Mughal Emperor Akbar's marriage to Rajput princess Jodha Bai is a fabrication.
28 May 2025
AhmednagarArmy rescues people trapped in floods as rains batter Ahmednagar
The Indian Army's Armoured Corps Centre and School (ACC&S) has launched a major rescue operation in Khadki village, Ahilyanagar district, formerly known as Ahmednagar, Maharashtra.
27 May 2025
MumbaiIMD's 'faulty' alerts, early monsoon onset prediction sparks debate
Mumbai was taken by surprise on Monday when the city witnessed heavy rain, breaking a 107-year-old record for May.
26 May 2025
Brihanmumbai Municipal CorporationFlights, railways hit as Mumbai records heaviest rainfall in 107yrs
Mumbai has recorded its heaviest rainfall for May in 107 years, with Colaba receiving a whopping 295mm of rain on Monday.
26 May 2025
COVID-19India reports 1,009 active COVID-19 cases; Delhi logs 104
India has 1,009 active COVID-19 cases as of Monday morning, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said.
25 May 2025
AhmedabadYou can travel via bullet train in Gujarat by 2028
India's ambitious bullet train project is finally taking shape, with the first run scheduled to take place in Gujarat by 2028.
25 May 2025
GujaratMaharashtra: IMD issues red alert for south Konkan districts
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg in Maharashtra's South Konkan region.
24 May 2025
JharkhandMonsoon to arrive in Kerala earliest in 16 years
The southwest monsoon is expected to hit Kerala within the next 24 hours, making it the earliest onset in 16 years.
21 May 2025
BengaluruMaharashtra may mandate proof of parking space for car buyers
The Maharashtra government is implementing a new rule that would require car buyers to provide proof of a parking space before registering their vehicles.
20 May 2025
PunePre-monsoon rains to continue in Maharashtra till May 31
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted intense to moderate rainfall in Maharashtra till May 25. However, weather experts predict that pre-monsoon rains may continue till May 31.
19 May 2025
BengaluruIMD predicts heavy rainfall in parts of Maharashtra, Goa, Bengaluru
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in parts of Maharashtra on Monday.
16 May 2025
Bombay High CourtSupreme Court acquits man sentenced to death for 3-year-old's rape-murder
The Supreme Court has acquitted a man sentenced to death for the rape and murder of a three-year-old girl in Thane, Maharashtra, in 2013.
16 May 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningMaharashtra to launch 3,000 buses with AI cameras, high-tech upgrades
The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has announced plans to add 3,000 artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled smart buses to its fleet.
16 May 2025
Indian Penal CodeVijay Raaz declared innocent in 2020 sexual harassment case
Acclaimed actor Vijay Raaz has been acquitted of all charges in a sexual harassment case lodged against him in 2020.
14 May 2025
Chief Justice of IndiaBR Gavai takes oath as CJI—first Buddhist to assume role
Justice BR Gavai took oath as the 52nd Chief Justice of India on Wednesday, replacing Justice Sanjiv Khanna. He is the first Buddhist in the role.
07 May 2025
ChennaiNationwide drills to begin today at 4pm; check details here
India will hold a nationwide mock drill on Wednesday at 4:00pm to test the country's disaster response and sensitize local authorities to possible emergencies.
06 May 2025
Indira JaisingSC directs holding of Maharashtra local elections within 4 months
The Supreme Court has passed an interim order for commencing local body polls in Maharashtra, which had been stalled since 2022 amid legal battles over Other Backward Classes (OBC) reservation.
05 May 2025
Ajaz KhanMaharashtra women's body slams obscene web content, demands action
The Maharashtra State Women Commission (MSWC) has written to the National Commission for Women (NCW) to take action against web shows and online applications, such as Ullu, for displaying obscene content.
04 May 2025
DelhiIMD warns of thunderstorms, rain in Delhi-NCR, other states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has released weather alerts for several Indian states, including Delhi-NCR, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, and Kerala.
03 May 2025
NagpurAbhishek Agarwal-Vikram Reddy plan world's largest movie screen in Nagpur
In a historic announcement, producers Abhishek Agarwal (Abhishek Agarwal Arts) and Vikram Reddy (UV Creations) have revealed their plans to build the world's largest movie screen in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
03 May 2025
GoaGoa temple stampede kills 6, injures over 30 others
A stampede at Goa's Lairai Devi temple, on the occasion of Shree Devi Lairai jatra festival, turned tragic on Saturday, May 03, 2025.
02 May 2025
National Stock ExchangeNSE launches Nifty Waves index to track entertainment, gaming stocks
India's National Stock Exchange (NSE) has launched a new benchmark, the Nifty Waves index, to track the performance of stocks from the Indian media, entertainment, and gaming industry.
28 Apr 2025
Congress Party'Doubtful Pahalgam terrorists had time to ask...victims' religion': Congress MLA
Maharashtra Congress MLA Vijay Wadettiwar has created a storm over his comments on the recent Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 on April 22.
27 Apr 2025
Pratik Gandhi'Phule' director says film is an 'interpretation of social issues'
After a slight delay owing to several controversies, director Ananth Mahadevan has finally unveiled his film Phule, featuring Pratik Gandhi and Patralekhaa.
26 Apr 2025
NagpurMaharashtra reports 70 heat stroke cases, 3 suspected fatalities
Maharashtra is suffering from severe heat, and has recorded 70 heat stroke cases and three suspected deaths from March 1-April 23 this year.
25 Apr 2025
Riteish DeshmukhDancer filming Riteish Deshmukh's film drowns in Maharashtra river
A tragic incident marred the shooting of Riteish Deshmukh's Marathi movie, Raja Shivaji, when a dancer drowned in the Krishna River in Maharashtra's Satara district.
23 Apr 2025
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)Government's expenditure on Aurangzeb's tomb surged 6-fold in 10yrs: RTI
The Indian government has spent over ₹12 lakh on Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb's tomb in the last 10 years.
22 Apr 2025
Narendra ModiIndia spent ₹1.5L crore on smart-cities in 10 years: Report
The Indian government has spent more than ₹1.5 lakh crore under the Smart Cities Mission, a flagship project of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that was launched in June 2015, CNBCTV18 reported.
21 Apr 2025
Eknath ShindeMaharashtra contractors claim ₹89,000 crore unpaid dues: Here's why
Maharashtra's government has been accused by its own contractors and engineers of owing them a whopping ₹89,000 crore in unpaid dues.
19 Apr 2025
National Testing Agency (NTA)JEE Main result out: 24 students score perfect 100 percentile
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has declared the results of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Mains 2025 Paper 1 (B.E/B.Tech).
19 Apr 2025
BollywoodDYK Shivaji Satam was a banker before becoming ACP Pradyuman?
Shivaji Satam, who made the character of ACP Pradyuman immortal in our hearts with his role in the iconic TV show CID, started as a humble bank cashier.
16 Apr 2025
India'Urdu not tied to religion': SC allows language on signboard
The Supreme Court has upheld the use of the Urdu language on a signboard of a municipal council in Maharashtra.
12 Apr 2025
NashikRetired headmaster kills ailing wife, then hangs self in Nashik
In a shocking incident in Maharashtra's Nashik, retired school headmaster Murlidhar Joshi (87) was found hanging from the ceiling fan of his house.
12 Apr 2025
MumbaiWhy Mumbai is experiencing cooler weather amid Maharashtra's heat wave
As several parts of Maharashtra continue to battle temperatures above 40°C, Mumbai has been seeing a dramatic fall in its mercury levels.
12 Apr 2025
Amit ShahShah pays tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Raigad Fort
Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tributes to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his 345th death anniversary at Raigad Fort. The event also celebrated the centenary of the renovation of Shivaji's mausoleum.
