Maharashtra: News
03 May 2022
Uddhav ThackerayLoudspeaker row: Maharashtra Police on alert as MNS's deadline approaches
As the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena's (MNS) deadline for the removal of loudspeakers from mosques approached, the Maharashtra Police reportedly canceled all leaves of the police personnel.
02 May 2022
Uddhav ThackerayRaj Thackeray's Aurangabad event violated 16 conditions; police action likely
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray delivered a fiery, controversial speech in a packed Aurangabad venue on Maharashtra Day (Sunday).
01 May 2022
Uddhav ThackerayMaharashtra: Minister warns of reintroducing mask rule if cases rise
In the wake of rising COVID-19 cases, Maharashtra's Health Minister Rajesh Tope said on Sunday the mandatory mask rule will be reinstated if infections continue to surge.
29 Apr 2022
PuneTop 5 tourist places in Kamshet
Located 45 kilometers away from Pune in Maharashtra, Kamshet is a small hill station that houses age-old Buddhist caves and stunning temples including the Bhairi and Bedse Caves.
27 Apr 2022
Narendra ModiFuel price hike: Modi asks opposition-ruled states to cut VAT
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday invoked "national interest" as he urged opposition-ruled states to lower the value-added tax (VAT) on fuel.
27 Apr 2022
NagpurTop 5 tourist places near Nagpur
Nagpur, famous for its oranges, is the winter capital of Maharashtra and a proposed smart city.
26 Apr 2022
MumbaiAmid power crisis, parts of Mumbai, Thane, Kalyan face outages
At a time when Maharashtra is reeling under a power crisis, several parts of the state witnessed outages at around 10:00 am on Tuesday.
25 Apr 2022
MumbaiHanuman Chalisa row: Ranas move Bombay HC to cancel FIRs
Maharashtra independent MLA Ravi Rana and his wife, Amravati MP Navneet Rana, petitioned the Bombay High Court on Monday for the cancellation of FIRs against them.
23 Apr 2022
Uddhav ThackerayMumbai-Nagpur Expressway: Phase 1 to be opened on May 2
A 210km-long stretch between Nagpur and Shelu Bazar—the first phase of the 701km Mumbai-Nagpur Samruddhi Expressway—will open to the public on May 2.
22 Apr 2022
MumbaiSC rejects Nawab Malik's plea in money laundering case
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected the Special Leave Petition filed by Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik, challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case.
21 Apr 2022
GujaratTop 5 wedding destinations in west India
The COVID-19 pandemic had taken a toll on weddings for almost a year but now when everything is almost back to normal, make your D-day worth remembering with a dreamy destination wedding.
20 Apr 2022
Travel And Tourism5 must-visit places near Matheran
One of the most environmentally friendly places in Maharashtra, Matheran is also known as the "Gift of Maharashtra."
19 Apr 2022
Uttar PradeshLoudspeaker row: How Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Assam, and Kerala reacted
Various states have reacted to rising communal clashes across India and the row over the using loudspeakers at religious places sparked by MNS chief Raj Thackeray.
11 Apr 2022
Tamil Nadu5 popular places in India to try paragliding
If you wish to fly like a bird in the open sky while enjoying the fresh breeze and mesmerizing surroundings, then paragliding is the perfect adventure sport for you.
05 Apr 2022
Rishikesh5 places in India to enjoy river rafting
If you love adventure sports and want to get some adrenaline rush this summer, then try river rafting to make the most of your vacation.
03 Apr 2022
Narendra ModiRemove mosques' loudspeakers: MNS chief Raj Thackeray tells Maharashtra govt
Raj Thackeray, chief of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), has asked the state government to remove loudspeakers from mosques and warned of putting loudspeakers in front of the mosques and playing Hanuman Chalisa.
03 Apr 2022
NagpurVideo: Chinese rocket re-enters Earth, light-up skies over Maharashtra, MP
A blistering streak of light slashing through the night sky caught skywatchers off guard in regions of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh on Saturday, leading them to believe it was a meteor shower.
01 Apr 2022
COVID-19COVID-19 in India: States where wearing mask isn't mandatory anymore
States like Maharashtra, Delhi, and Telangana have announced the relaxation of COVID-19-related norms, including the wearing of face masks, starting this month.
25 Mar 2022
Travel And TourismTop 5 things to do in Murud, Maharashtra
Located in Maharashtra's Raigad district, Murud is a beautiful tourist destination to take a break from your mundane routine.
17 Mar 2022
Travel And TourismHere's how Dahanu Festival used sustainable tourism to perfection
Sustainability has crept into all aspects of our lives, and tourism isn't untouched either.
09 Mar 2022
MumbaiMumbai: BJP's Devendra Fadnavis detained over protest against Nawab Malik
The Mumbai Police detained Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday.
08 Mar 2022
Shiv SenaIncome Tax raid on Maharashtra minister Aaditya Thackeray's close aides
The residence and offices of close aides of Maharashtra ministers Aaditya Thackeray and Anil Parab faced raids by the Income Tax Department.
23 Feb 2022
Dawood IbrahimMaharashtra Minister Nawab Malik arrested in money laundering case
Officials of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday (February 23) arrested Nawab Malik—Nationalist Congress Party leader and a minister in the Maharashtra government—in connection with a money laundering case.
22 Feb 2022
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC halts probe against ex-Mumbai top cop Param Bir Singh
The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday (February 22) directed the Maharashtra police not to take any action against Param Bir Singh—the former police commissioner of Mumbai—until March 9.
22 Feb 2022
MumbaiCOVID-19: Mumbai records lowest active caseload in almost two years
Mumbai has recorded the lowest active COVID-19 cases since April 2020, when coronavirus cases started to rise in the city for the first time.
20 Feb 2022
MumbaiFIR filed against NCB's Sameer Wankhede for faking age
The Thane Police on Saturday registered a First Information Report (FIR) against Narcotics Control Bureau's former Mumbai zonal director Sameer Wankhede for willful misrepresentation of his age to obtain a bar license.
16 Feb 2022
Lonavala5 best things to do in Lonavala
Lonavala is a beautiful weekend getaway from Mumbai and Pune that is well-known for its serene waterfalls, lush green valleys, historical sites, stunning lakes, and interesting caves.
15 Feb 2022
KarnatakaWhich states have or haven't lifted night curfew? Details here
As the COVID-19 situation is improving in the country, many states have eased the restrictions that were imposed to curb the spread of coronavirus infection, driven by the Omicron variant.
11 Feb 2022
MumbaiMoney laundering probe: ED attaches Rs 1.77cr of Rana Ayyub
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) provisionally attached bank deposits worth Rs. 1.77 crore belonging to journalist Rana Ayyub in connection with a money laundering case on Thursday.
10 Feb 2022
Narendra ModiMaharashtra farmer in trouble after finding Rs. 15L in account
In August 2021, farmer Gyaneshwar Ote from Maharashtra's Aurangabad was delighted to find that Rs. 15 lakh had been deposited in his Jan Dhan bank account.
06 Feb 2022
Narendra ModiMaharashtra announces public holiday to mourn Lata Mangeshkar's death
The Maharashtra government has announced a public holiday in the state on Monday over the death of iconic singer Lata Mangeshkar, who breathed her last on Sunday morning.
01 Feb 2022
Madhya PradeshSchools, colleges reopen in several states as COVID-19 cases decline
As COVID-19 cases decline across the country, many state governments have decided to reopen schools and colleges.
28 Jan 2022
Supreme Court Of India'Unconstitutional': Supreme Court revokes suspension of 12 Maharashtra BJP MLAs
The Supreme Court on Friday set aside the Maharashtra Assembly's decision to suspend 12 members from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
25 Jan 2022
Road AccidentsMaharashtra MLA's son among 7 students dead in car accident
Seven college students, including the son of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Vijay Rahangdale, died after their car fell off a bridge in Maharashtra in the early hours of Tuesday.
24 Jan 2022
Uddhav ThackerayFadnavis hits out at Shiv Sena over Thackeray's 'Hindutva' remark
Former Maharashtra Chief Minister and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis hit out at the Shiv Sena over Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray's remark that the BJP uses Hindutva for power.
18 Jan 2022
Bombay High CourtAnil Deshmukh's bail plea rejected in money laundering case
A special court in Mumbai on Tuesday rejected the default bail petition filed by Anil Deshmukh, the former Home Minister of Maharashtra.
13 Jan 2022
Jammu And KashmirStargazing in India: Don't miss out on these destinations
The vast sky upon us holds a billion twinkling mysteries that have always kept us fascinated.
09 Jan 2022
Uddhav ThackerayMaharashtra tightens COVID-19 curbs; night curfew from tomorrow
Maharashtra has announced a slew of fresh restrictions from January 10, including a night curfew from 11 pm to 5 am.
05 Jan 2022
COVID-19Maharashtra: Unreported COVID-19 cases tested at home spark fresh concern
Authorities in Maharashtra fear that several COVID-19 cases are going unreported as the demand for at-home testing kits has surged over the last month.
31 Dec 2021
MumbaiMumbai tightens restrictions ahead of New Year amid Omicron spread
People in Mumbai will not be allowed to access public locations between 5:00 pm and 5 am until January 15, according to a Mumbai Police order.
