Maharashtra: News
COVID-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.
COVID-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.
COVID-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.
'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.
Army 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.
IMD'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.
Flights, 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.
India 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.
You 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.
Maharashtra: 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.
Monsoon 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.
Maharashtra 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.
Pre-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.
IMD predicts heavy rainfall in parts of Maharashtra, Goa, Bengaluru
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in parts of Maharashtra on Monday.
Supreme 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.
Maharashtra 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.
Vijay 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.
BR 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.
Nationwide 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.
SC 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.
Maharashtra 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.
IMD 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.
Abhishek 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.
Goa 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.
NSE 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.
'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.
'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.
Maharashtra 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.
Dancer 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.
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.
India 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.
Maharashtra 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.
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).
DYK 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.
'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.
Retired 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.
Why 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.
Shah 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.
No vindictive action against citizens sharing Kamra's videos: Maharashtra government
The Maharashtra government told the Bombay High Court that no vindictive action has been initiated against those who shared/re-sang comedian Kunal Kamra's controversial parody song.
20-year-old student dies of heart attack mid-speech in Maharashtra
A heart-wrenching incident was reported from a college function in Paranda taluka of Maharashtra's Dharashiv, where a 20-year-old student died of a heart attack while delivering her speech.