Maharashtra: News
India's patent applications surge 30.2% to 1.43L in FY26
India has witnessed a massive surge in patent applications, with a record-breaking 1,43,729 filings in the fiscal year 2025-26.
4.6 magnitude tremors hit Jammu & Kashmir's Doda
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck Doda, Jammu and Kashmir, early Sunday morning.
Karnataka government ends tax exemptions for EVs
The Karnataka government has officially ended tax exemptions for electric vehicles (EVs) in the state.
Mild earthquake hits Maharashtra's Hingoli, no reports of casualties
An earthquake of 4.7 magnitude struck the Hingoli district in Maharashtra's Marathwada region on Saturday morning. The tremors were felt in the neighboring Nanded and Parbhani districts as well.
Pune woman permanently paralyzed after water slide accident at park
A day of fun turned into a nightmare for 37-year-old Ashwini Sandeep Napte at the Jai Malhar Agro Tourism Centre's water park in Maharashtra's Pune district.
Maharashtra police, IIT, Navy launch app to monitor coastal vessels
The Maharashtra police have partnered with the Indian Navy and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras to launch a mobile application named Marine Domain Awareness (MDA).
LPG crisis: UP, Rajasthan, Telangana fast-track piped natural gas rollout
In light of the ongoing LPG shortage, several Indian states are fast-tracking the rollout of piped natural gas (PNG) connections to homes.
Maharashtra: Contractors threaten to halt work over ₹96,000cr payment delay
The Maharashtra State Contractors' Association (MSCA) has threatened to stop all development work across the state from April 7 if the government doesn't clear pending payments of over ₹96,000 crore.
Car falls into well killing 9, 6 children among dead
In a tragic incident in Maharashtra's Nashik district, nine members of a family lost their lives when their vehicle fell into a water-filled well.
Maharashtra, Telangana, Chhattisgarh on IMD's orange alert for heavy rains
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in Maharashtra, Telangana, and Chhattisgarh today.
Maharashtra man picks boy by leg, slams head on road
In a shocking incident in Maharashtra's Palghar district, an autorickshaw driver has been arrested for brutally assaulting a four-year-old boy.
'BJP flooding voter rolls with non-residents': Mamata writes to CEC
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of trying to manipulate the electoral process ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
Centre clears 1st rare-earth magnet unit in ₹7,100cr electronics push
The Indian government has approved 29 projects worth ₹7,104 crore under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS).
Indian banks to observe up to 6 holidays next week
Next week, all public and private banks in India will observe holidays for up to six days. The closures are due to various festivals and observances, including Mahavir Jayanti and Good Friday.
Kharat case emboldens victim to expose rape by Palghar 'godman'
A self-styled godman in Maharashtra's Palghar district has been accused of raping a 35-year-old woman.
Petrol panic buying hits Hyderabad; stations display 'no stock' board
Hyderabad and other parts of Telangana are facing a fuel crisis as panic buying has reportedly left many petrol pumps dry.
Ajit Pawar's death: Nephew files zero FIR, alleges 'larger conspiracy'
Rohit Pawar has filed a zero FIR in Bengaluru over the plane crash that killed his uncle, Ajit Pawar, and four others.
IMD issues yellow alert for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad on Tuesday.
Timeline of how Nashik godman Kharat's case unraveled: Report
A former employee of self-styled godman Ashokkumar Eknath Kharat has exposed a major sexual exploitation scandal in Maharashtra.
'Maharashtra Epstein files': Rape-accused astrologer's pictures with official spark row
A self-proclaimed spiritual leader in Maharashtra, Ashok Kharat, has been arrested for sexually assaulting multiple women.
Tamil Nadu becomes India's top textile exporter
Tamil Nadu has dethroned Gujarat and Maharashtra to become India's top textile exporter.
Riding old, polluting vehicles in Maharashtra will become costlier
The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly has unanimously approved an amendment bill aimed at curbing rising air pollution by raising the environmental tax on old and polluting vehicles.
Why Bajaj Auto might start making EVs outside Maharashtra
Bajaj Auto is considering relocating some of its electric vehicle (EV) production from Maharashtra and diverting future investments to other states.
Over 1,000 engineering graduates await offer letters from Tech Mahindra
Tech Mahindra has delayed the onboarding process for over 1,000 engineering graduates from the 2025 batch.
Miss India Earth winner converts back to Hinduism, alleges abuse
Sayali Surve, the winner of Miss India Earth 2019, has converted back to Hinduism after alleging harassment in her interfaith marriage.
Maharashtra teachers help students cheat using ChatGPT; 81 suspended
In a major crackdown on examination malpractice, the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has suspended 81 teachers in Beed district for helping students cheat.
Iran war disrupts LPG supply, Pune's largest crematorium faces crunch
Pune's Vaikunth Dham, the largest crematorium in Maharashtra, has temporarily stopped gas-based cremations due to a severe shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
BJP announces 9 candidates, including party president, for RS polls
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced its list of nine candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.
Oleum gas leak in Palghar triggers mass evacuation, 2,600 displaced
A toxic oleum gas leak at a chemical plant in Maharashtra's Palghar district has forced the evacuation of over 2,600 people, including 1,600 school students.
Ajit Pawar crash: Son shares video, questions AAIB report
Jay Pawar, the son of late Ajit Pawar, has raised concerns over the preliminary report of the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) into the plane crash that killed his father.
GST collection jumps 8.1% YoY to ₹1.8L crore
India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection witnessed a major jump of 8.1% year-on-year (YoY), amounting to ₹1.83 lakh crore in February 2026.
IMD predicts rain in Northeast, Kerala; warns of rising temperatures
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning in several states. These include Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, and Kerala.
Maharashtra forms expert panel to study digital addiction among children
The Maharashtra government has formed an expert panel to study the impact of digital addiction on children.
Over 93,000 adult women went missing in Maharashtra in 2yrs
In Maharashtra, over 93,000 adult women went missing in the past two years.
Telangana police claim Maoist general secretary successor Devji has surrendered
Telangana police have reportedly achieved a breakthrough in their anti-Maoist operations with the surrender of Devji, also known as Tippiri Tirupati.
UGC flags 32 fake universities; Delhi tops with dozen entries
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has identified 32 fake universities across India, with the highest number located in Delhi.
'Industry in shock': Film bodies seek meeting with CM Fadnavis
In light of recent security incidents involving Bollywood director Rohit Shetty and actor Ranveer Singh, several film industry bodies have written to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
Elections for 37 Rajya Sabha seats on March 16
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced biennial elections for the Council of States, or Rajya Sabha.
3 death-sentenced for gang-raping Israeli, killing male tourist in Hampi
A court in Karnataka has sentenced three men to death for their involvement in a brutal crime near Hampi in 2025.
Have you tried this OG Maharashtrian breakfast dish yet?
Maharashtra's street breakfasts are a unique fusion of flavors, especially the spicy misal.