Maharashtra: News
Helicopter en route to pick up Shiv Sena leader crashes
A private helicopter, assigned to pick up Shiv Sena leader Sushma Andhare, crashed during its landing attempt in Maharashtra.
Mahadev betting case: Sahil Khan was arrested after 1,800km journey
After a daring four-day, 1,800-kilometer journey spanning five states, actor and fitness influencer Sahil Khan's escapade to evade arrest in the Mahadev betting app case met an abrupt end recently.
Cabbie kills woman after she forces him to marry her
A 28-year-old taxi driver from Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, has been arrested for allegedly killing a woman after she pushed him to marry her, police said.
'Pushpa Pushpa' teaser from Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa 2' released
The much-anticipated teaser for the first single from Allu Arjun's upcoming film, Pushpa: The Rule, was released on Wednesday.
IMD issues 'heatwave to severe heatwave' warning for several states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD), on Wednesday, issued a "heatwave to severe heatwave" warning for several states across India.
Shah Rukh-lookalike campaigns for Congress candidate, BJP calls it 'scam'
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused the Congress of deploying questionable tactics to win votes after videos of Shah Rukh Khan lookalike campaigning for a Congress candidate in Solapur, Maharashtra, surfaced.
Bengaluru cafe blast mastermind, bomber arrested from Bengal
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has detained two suspects linked to the Rameshwaram Cafe explosion in Bengaluru on March 1, which injured at least 10 individuals.
BJP's concern grows over 165 seats in 8 states: Report
The Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) may experience electoral shortfalls in eight crucial states, including Maharashtra and several southern regions of India, the Lokmat Times reported.
Congress accuses Kangana Ranaut of beef consumption; BJP responds
A controversy has erupted in Maharashtra over claims by Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Kangana Ranaut once claimed she liked beef.
Tesla starts production of right-hand drive EVs for India launch
Tesla has started production of right-hand drive vehicles at its German facility, specifically targeting the Indian market, according to Reuters.
Can't use 'clock' symbol without disclaimers: SC to Ajit's NCP
The Supreme Court has issued a directive to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister, Ajit Pawar, and his Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) faction to stop using the "clock" symbol in their advertisements without disclaimers.
Maharashtra: 7 die of suffocation after tailoring shop catches fire
Seven people lost their lives due to a fire that broke out in a tailoring shop located on the ground floor of a commercial building in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra.
Amitabh Bachchan travels via Mumbai Coastal Road; calls it 'marvel'
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan recently experienced the newly inaugurated Mumbai Coastal Road, expressing his admiration for the impressive infrastructure.
Who's SV Date, the 26/11 hero appointed as NIA chief?
Sadanand Vasant Date, a senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer who played a pivotal role during the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, took over as Director-General of the National Investigating Agency (NIA) on Monday.
Maharashtra: Man beaten to death for celebrating Rohit Sharma's wicket
A Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fan was smashed in the head with a stick following a disagreement over an Indian Premier League (IPL) match in Kolhapur, Maharashtra.
Break alliance with Uddhav Thackeray's Sena in Maharashtra: Congress leader
Trouble appears to be brewing among the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance partners in Maharashtra.
Indian banks report decade-long fraud totaling Rs. 5.3 lakh crore
Over the past decade, Indian banks have disclosed frauds totaling an astonishing Rs. 5.3 lakh crore, as per data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
After splitting from MVA, Prakash Ambedkar's VBA releases candidates list
Prakash Ambedkar's Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) has released its list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
2024 polls: BJP may ally with Raj Thackery, say reports
The Bharatiya Janata Party is in talks with the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Raj Thackeray to explore a potential alliance in Maharashtra for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
SC pulls up Ajit's NCP for using Pawar's name, image
The Supreme Court on Thursday requested an undertaking from the Ajit Pawar faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), urging them not to utilize pictures of Sharad Pawar in their posters.
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge may skip 2024 Lok Sabha contest
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge might not contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, NDTV reported.
MP: Senior Congress leaders Suresh Pachouri, Sanjay Shukla join BJP
Senior Congress leaders Suresh Pachouri and Sanjay Shukla joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), among others, in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, on Saturday ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.
UCO Bank IMPS scam: CBI conducts raids in 67 locations
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday raided 67 locations in seven cities across Rajasthan and Maharashtra in connection with suspicious Immediate Payment System (IMPS) transactions worth Rs. 820 crore at UCO Bank.
Shah holds late-night meeting on Maharashtra seat-sharing, talks positive: Reports
Union Home Minister Amit Shah held meetings with Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and both Deputy Chief Ministers, Ajit Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis, on Tuesday night to discuss seat-sharing for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
Bengaluru prison radicalization case: NIA conducts searches across 7 states
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday conducted searches at 17 locations across seven states in connection with a case of radicalization of prisoners by a terrorist of Lashkar-e-Taiba in Karnataka.
Maoist links case: Ex-DU professor Saibaba, 6 others acquitted
The Bombay High Court's Nagpur Bench on Tuesday acquitted former Delhi University Professor GN Saibaba and six others accused in an alleged Maoist links case.
Centre, Maharashtra government expand PM Suryoday Yojana with Solar2EV project
The Centre and the government of Maharashtra have launched a pilot project called "Solar2EV Project for Social Justice" to extend the reach of the "PM Suryodaya Yojana."
Maharashtra boy appears for board exam after father's last rites
A student from Maharashtra's Latur district reportedly appeared for the state Secondary School Certificate (SSC) or Class 10 board exams on Friday, just hours after performing his father's last rites.
IMD predicts more heatwaves, intense summer in India this year
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that the country will face more heatwave days in the summer of 2024.
Ex-Intel India head's death: Driver blames sleeps for fatal crash
The driver of the cab that hit former head of Intel India Avtar Saini on Thursday told the police that he lost control over the vehicle as he dozed off due to fatigue from driving overnight.
Madrasa student spat on, beaten for stealing Rs. 100-worth watch
A 16-year-old student was severely beaten by his teacher and classmates at Jamia Burhanul Uloom Madrasa in Aurangabad (now Sambhajinagar), Maharashtra, for allegedly stealing a Rs. 100 watch.
Lok Sabha elections: Seat-sharing finalized by MVA allies in Maharashtra
The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance in Maharashtra has reportedly finalized a seat-sharing agreement for the state's 48 Lok Sabha seats.
Former Maharashtra Congress MLA Basavaraj Patil likely to join BJP
Former Maharashtra minister and state working president of the Congress, Basavaraj Patil Murumkar, has resigned from the party, reports said.
PM Modi kicks off three-state tour from Kerala
Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicked off his two-day visit to Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra on Tuesday.
Maratha quota: Curfew imposed in Maharashtra's Ambad amid protests
A curfew was imposed in Ambad taluka of Maharashtra's Jalna district over concerns of unrest amid the Maratha reservation protests led by activist Manoj Jarange-Patil.
Former Maharashtra CM Manohar Joshi passes away at 86
Manohar Joshi, former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, passed away on Friday at the age of 86 due to age-related health issues.
'Committed to farmers,' PM Modi says after sugarcane FRP increase
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that his government is dedicated to fulfilling all promises made to the farmers.
Jarange-Patil announces statewide agitation on March 3 over 'sage-soyare'
Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange-Patil has asked the Maharashtra government to implement the draft notification on "blood relatives" (sage-soyare) of Kunbi Marathas within two days.
Patients treated on road after mass food poisoning in Maharashtra
Around 600 devotees —including women and children—fell ill after consuming prasad at a religious event in Maharashtra's Buldhana district.
Bill on 10% Maratha quota passed in Maharashtra Assembly
A bill that guarantees 10% reservation in jobs and educational institutions to the Maratha community was unanimously passed in the Maharashtra Assembly on Tuesday.