Maharashtra: News
SC allows reopening of dance bars, bans showering of cash
Giving a major relief to restaurant owners in Maharashtra, the Supreme Court on Thursday relaxed stringent conditions set by the state government for obtaining a dance bar license.
Three arrested for raping 14-year-old girl several times in Thane
Three persons were arrested in Bhiwandi in Maharashtra's Thane district for allegedly raping a teenage girl several times.
Vasai: Fight over pigeons' theft leads to 70-year-old's death
In an appalling incident, a 70-year-old was beaten to death in Maharashtra's Vasai on Friday night. Police have arrested nine people in this case.
Frustrated over failed robbery-attempt, criminals attack businessman, fail there too
A businessman was shot at and injured allegedly by two motorcycle-borne men in a failed robbery bid near his house in Dahanu, Palghar district (Maharashtra).
#PMNarendraModi first look: Vivek Oberoi looks unconvincing as PM Modi
It's raining biopics in Bollywood these days.
Maharashtra education minister orders student's arrest for asking tough question
Maharashtra Education Minister and BJP leader Vinod Tawde has come under fire after he allegedly ordered the arrest of a student recording a video of him being unable to answer tough questions.
CAT 2018 results: 11 score 100-percentile; all male engineers
Now that the CAT 2018 results are out, it has been found that 11 of the over two lakh candidates who took the test have made it to the elite 100-percentile club.
In just 11-days, Shirdi's Saibaba temple gets Rs. 14.54cr donation
The famous Saibaba temple at Shirdi in Maharashtra received donations worth Rs. 14.54 crore over the 11-day period, starting before Christmas and ending on the New Year's day, an official said.
Thane police arrest dozen men in cases of godown break-ins
With the arrest of a dozen persons, the Thane police today claimed to have solved at least five cases of theft at godowns in Shil-Daighar area.
Tigress found dead in Umred Karhandla Sanctuary, 2nd since Sunday
The carcass of a tigress was found in the early hours today in Umred Pauni Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary in Bhandara district (Maharashtra), a senior Forest department official said.
Mumbai Police helps woman give birth on Dadar Platform
Pregnant women obviously face a hard time when their water breaks unexpectedly at odd locations, and they are forced to give birth there.
90% farmers have got benefit of loan waiver: Maharashtra BJP-chief
Maharashtra BJP chief Raosaheb Danve has claimed that nearly 90% of farmers in the state have got the benefit of the government's loan waiver announced last year.
Mumbai: Massive fire breaks out in two hotels, no casualties
Fire incidents were reported yesterday from two hotels in Mumbai, including the luxury hotel Trident.
Mumbai: Death toll rises to nine in ESIC hospital fire
The death toll in the Mumbai hospital fire rose to nine today with a 65-year-old woman succumbing to her injuries, a civic official said.
Maharashtra: 21-year-old female medical student strangled to death in hostel
On Thursday, police in Aurangabad said that a 21-year-old female medical student was found dead in her college hostel room in the city.
CM Devendra Fadnavis gets SC notice for hiding criminal cases
On Thursday, the Supreme Court issued a notice to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on a petition seeking an annulment of his election.
Pawar cites Shah remark to slam Fadnavis over Maratha quota
NCP president Sharad Pawar yesterday accused Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis of giving "false" promises to the Maratha community over the issue of reservation in government jobs and education.
Athawale blames inadequate police security for slap attempted on him
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale today blamed the police for an incident in which a man allegedly tried to slap him at a public event in Maharashtra's Thane district, claiming it had failed to provide him adequate security.
Maharashtra: 10 killed as truck collides with van in Chandrapur
At least 10 people, including seven women and two minors, were killed when a truck collided with a van in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra.
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale slapped at public event in Maharashtra
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale was slapped by a man yesterday at a public event in Ambernath town, Maharashtra.
Maharashtra: Nitin Gadkari faints on stage during public event
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, fainted during a public event in Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra, today.
Ammonia gas leaks from chemical plant in Maharashtra; 14 hospitalized
At least 14 people, including women and children, were admitted to hospital after inhaling ammonia gas, which leaked from a chemical plant in Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra, police said today.
Only dignified activities allowed on INS Viraat: Vice Admiral Luthra
Only "dignified activities" will be permitted on board the Indian Navy's decommissioned aircraft carrier INS Viraat, Western Naval Command chief Vice Admiral Girish Luthra said today.
Farmer, earns Rs. 1,064 by selling onions, gives to Modi
A farmer from Maharashtra's Nashik district has sent Rs. 1,064, which he earned by selling 750 kgs of onions, to PM Narendra Modi as a sign of protest.
#MarathaReservations: Maharashtra assembly grants 16% reservations to Marathas
A bit more than a week after Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that the Maratha community would get reservations in government jobs and educational institutes, the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, on Thursday, unanimously passed the reservation bill.
Kalyan: Firefighter dies while trying to douse blaze at restaurant
A fireman was killed and another personnel received injuries while trying to douse a blaze that broke out at a restaurant in Maharashtra early today.
Maratha quota Bill, ATR to be tabled in Maharashtra Legislature
The much-awaited draft Bill, which provides for reservation to the Maratha community will be tabled in the Maharashtra Legislature today.
Irrigation scam: NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal backs Ajit Pawar
Senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Chhagan Bhujbal today came out in support of party colleague Ajit Pawar, who is facing allegations of involvement in a multi-crore irrigation scam, and hit out at the BJP-led Maharashtra government over it.
Meet India's first 'Ironman'-constable, who shed 32kgs in 6 months!
From fat to fab in six months is usually the tagline of health centers and gyms, challenging you to accomplish the difficult, if not impossible.
Maharashtra: History-sheeter kills cop who had gone to arrest him
A head constable of police was killed and his two colleagues were injured yesterday when they were allegedly attacked by a 32-year-old history-sheeter in Maharashtra's Yavatmal district, cops said today.
Maratha quota issue: Maharashtra Assembly adjourned twice today
The Maharashtra Assembly was adjourned twice today over the issue of tabling the State Backward Class Commission's report recommending quota for the Maratha community in the House.
Maharashtra govt has not paid the lawyers who defended Kasab
The two lawyers who defended Ajmal Kasab in the 26/11 case on the directions of the Bombay High Court have not been paid yet by the Maharashtra government.
Tributes paid to martyrs on 10th anniversary of 26/11 attack
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and other dignitaries in Mumbai paid homage today to those who laid down their lives while fighting Pakistani terrorists who had attacked the metropolis on this day 10 years ago.
#ViralVideo: As no one buys his crops, farmer destroys pomegranates
A heartbreaking video showing a farmer destroying his pomegranates, as no one bought them, has surfaced on social media and almost everyone has expressed concern.
Conflicts over water on rise in Maharashtra, said experts
Issues of unequal distribution, lack of planning, political interference and growing demand for water were giving rise to disputes among the different regions of Maharashtra, according to experts.
Maharashtra government to make food adulteration non-bailable offense
Maharashtra government today said it would make food adulteration a non-bailable offense and provide for life-term to the offenders.
Thane: Maulvis roped in to spread awareness about measles-rubella vaccine
The Thane district administration in Maharashtra has roped in maulvis to spread awareness in their community about the vaccine to prevent infectious diseases like measles and rubella among children.
Cyber crime cases increasing in Maharashtra: Government
Cyber crime is posing a big challenge for police in Maharashtra with the state witnessing a rise in such cases this year as compared to 2017, according to official figures.
Thane: Revenue office staffer caught red-handed accepting Rs. 14L bribe
A stenographer attached to a government revenue office in Thane (Maharashtra) was arrested for allegedly taking a bribe of Rs. 14 lakh, an official at the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) said today.
Naxals, tribals in Maharashtra turn to education for better future
Surrendered Naxals and many tribals who dropped out of schools in Maharashtra are now realizing the importance of education in life and are resuming their studies to build a better future.