Maharashtra

SC 'shocked' by decade-long delay in criminal trials in Maharashtra

The Supreme Court has directed the Registrar General of the High Court to obtain detailed reports from each District and Sessions Judge regarding the steps taken to ensure the timely framing of charges and compliance with earlier circulars on the production of undertrial prisoners either physically or virtually, as per the stage of trial.

Oct 9, 2025

Bengaluru has seen such unprecedented rainfall in past 120 years

IMD predicts widespread thunderstorms with heavy rainfall; orange alert issued across multiple states

(IMD) has issued an Orange Alert for several districts across Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Assam for the next 2–3 hours, indicating the likelihood of moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds

Jun 11, 2025

Cabinet greenlights 2 multitracking Railways projects worth Rs 3,399 crore in Maharashtra, MP

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved two multitracking projects across Indian Railways in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh to ensure seamless and faster transportation of both passengers and goods.

May 28, 2025

PAK propaganda alert: Sukhoi shot down, pilot captured; PIB says 2014 image of crash

The government on Friday trashed Pakistani social media handles claiming that a Sukhoi Su-30MKI was shot down in Muzaffarabad, and an Indian Pilot was captured.

May 9, 2025

Maha govt to conduct mock drills at 16 locations tomorrow

Maharashtra will conduct mock drills at 16 locations in the state on Wednesday as per the Ministry of Home Affairs' order amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.

May 6, 2025

Who is Deven Bharti? Maharashtra names veteran IPS officer as Mumbai's new top cop

Who is Deven Bharti IPS? Mumbai gets a battle-tested police commissioner

Deven Bharti, a 1994-batch IPS officer, has been appointed as the new police commissioner of Mumbai. He has served as the joint commissioner of police and also headed the Maharashtra State Anti Terrorism Squad.

Apr 30, 2025

Don't restrict Chhatrapati Shivaji to Maha, every Indian should be taught about him: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj should not be restricted to Maharashtra and every Indian should be taught about the founder of the Maratha empire, who is an ideal of service to the motherland and good governance.

Apr 12, 2025

Dy CM Shinde on Kunal Kamra: Taken 'supari' and action causes reaction

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in his first reaction to stand-up comedian Kunal Karma's controversial remarks against him, has said the latter made the statement after taking 'supari (contract) and every action has a reaction.

Mar 25, 2025

Mumbai Police serve summons to Kunal Kamra in controversial remarks case

Mumbai Police serve summons to stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra in controversial remarks case

Mumbai Police on Tuesday issued a summons to stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra to remain present to record his statement in a case registered against him in connection with his controversial statement against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

Mar 25, 2025

2024 elections have shown who is traitor, says CM Fadnavis on action against Kunal Kamra

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday assured stern action against Kunal Kamra and also said the government will not tolerate any attempt to undermine the Constitution and freedom of speech. However, he made it clear that Freedom of Speech should be well within the Constitutional rights and if someone tries to cross that it will not be tolerated.

Mar 24, 2025

Comedian Kunal Kamra's 'Traitor' jibe against Maha Dy CM Eknath Shinde sparks outrage, Shiv Sena files police complaint

A political slugfest has triggered after Comedian Kunal Kamra on Sunday uploaded a video on his official YouTube channel commenting on Maharashtra politics, in which he referred to Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as a "traitor".

Mar 24, 2025

Disha Salian death case: Continuous attempts to defame me for the last five years, says Aaditya Thackeray

Amid the raging controversy over the death of Disha Salian, Shiv Sena-UBT leader and former Maharashtra Minister Aaditya Thackeray said on Thursday that there has been a continuous attempt to defame him for the last five years.

Mar 20, 2025

Arrest, interrogate Aditya Thackeray in Disha Salian death case: Maha BJP Minister

Maharashtra Minister and BJP leader Nitesh Rane on Thursday demanded that Shiv Sena(UBT) leader Aditya Thackeray should be arrested and interrogated in the Disha Salian death case.

Mar 20, 2025

SC extends interim protection from arrest to ex-IAS trainee officer Puja Khedkar

The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended till April 15 its earlier order directing that no coercive action be taken against sacked Maharashtra cadre probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar, who allegedly submitted false OBC and PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) certificates and fraudulently availed attempts beyond the permissible limits provided for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) by faking her identity.

Mar 18, 2025

Going by my conscience and medical condition: Dhananjay Munde on his resignation

Maharashtra minister Dhananjay Munde on his resignation: 'Going by my conscience'

NCP legislator Dhananjay Munde on Tuesday said he has resigned from the Maharashtra cabinet due to his ill-health and went by his conscience. He also demanded strict punishment to those involved in the Beed Sarpanch murder and case.

Mar 4, 2025

Dhananjay Munde's resignation accepted, says CM Fadnavis

Dhananjay Munde's resignation accepted, says Maha CM Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday accepted Dhananjay Munde's resignation from the Council of Ministers.

Mar 4, 2025

Harassment case of Union Minister's daughter: Maha Police arrest three men, detain minor

The Jalgaon police in Maharashtra have arrested three persons and detained one minor in connection with the harassment and molestation of Union Minister Raksha Khadse's daughter.

Mar 3, 2025

Maharashtra govt partners Meta for WhatsApp-based citizen services, to drive digital transformation

Maharashtra Govt partners with Meta for WhatsApp-based citizen services

The Maharashtra government on Friday announced a partnership with social media giant Meta to launch WhatsApp-based citizen services and drive digital transformation, enhancing the lives of citizens as well as improving efficiencies in governance.

Mar 1, 2025

Indian embassy in San Francisco expresses solidarity with hospitalised Indian student Nilam Shinde's family

The Consulate General of India in San Francisco has extended its sympathy and support to the family of Nilam Shinde, a 35-year-old Indian woman, who remains in a coma following a severe road accident in California on February 14.

Feb 28, 2025

Supriya Sule demands 'transparent' probe into Beed sarpanch murder case

NCP-SP working president Supriya Sule on Tuesday slammed the Maharashtra government, saying that while former minister Tanaji Sawant's son, who went missing, was found in record time, police could not trace the killer of Massajog sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh.

Feb 18, 2025

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