Maharashtra

Death toll from Indian floods reaches 147, hundreds of thousands evacuated

In the southern state of Kerala, at least 57 people were killed in rain-related incidents while over 165,000 people were in relief camps in the state.

Aug 12, 2019

Over 100 dead as floods wreak havoc in Kerala, Karnataka and Maharashtra

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will conduct an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas of Belagavi district in Karnataka on Sunday.

Aug 11, 2019

Over 20 trapped as roof of building collapses in Maharashtra's Solapur

Maharashtra building collapse: More than 20 people are feared trapped inside the building while 10 people have been evacuated.

Jul 31, 2019

Reserving 75% jobs for locals will only hamper economic growth of Andhra Pradesh

Jagan Mohan Reddy government's proposed law to enforce 75 percent private sector job quota for locals may not help job creation as it could affect the ease of doing business.

Jul 23, 2019

Major fire breaks out at chemical godown near Maharashtra's Bhiwandi

Huge plume of smoke is seen billowing out of the chemical godown where a fire has erupted.

Jul 23, 2019

NCP workers throw crabs outside Tanaji Sawant's residence over Tiware dam breach

Shiv Sena leader Tanaji Sawant had earlier claim that crabs were responsible for the breach in Tiware dam, which claimed the lives of at least 19 people.

Jul 9, 2019

Mumbai rains: 30 killed in heaviest downpour since 2005 deluge, city comes to a standstill

According to the India Meteorological Department, the highest ever rainfall recorded in a single day, besides 2005, in the metropolis was on July 5, 1974, at 375.2mm.

Jul 3, 2019

Maharashtra dam burst: Flood-like situation in 7 villages; 23 feared dead, 11 bodies recovered [Video]

The breach in the Tiware Dam has caused a flood-like situation in seven villages and around 12 houses near it have been washed away.

Jul 3, 2019

Congress, Samajwadi Party MLA's in Maharashtra criticise use of orange jersey by Indian cricket team

Virat Kohli's team would be donning the alternate jersey for their match against England on June 30.

Jun 26, 2019

West Bengal to host next IT sector trade union

The forum's general secretary, Rajashri Dawn, stated that despite having various heads for cost-cutting most IT companies choose labour is the only means of reducing operating costs.

Jun 23, 2019

Maharashtra Congress crisis deepens; veteran leader Vikhe Patil resigns, likely to join BJP

Ten Congress legislators are supposed to follow Patil and join the BJP on June 11. It is alleged that Patil has been offered a cabinet position in the upcoming expansion by the BJP.

Jun 4, 2019

Mentally disturbed man dies after jumping on burning pyre at crematorium in Nagpur

Police investigation revealed that the man was suffering from a mental ailment for the last three years and was also a heavy drinker.

Jun 3, 2019

EWS quota denied by Supreme Court in Maharashtra medical courses

Supreme Court revoked the order to implement the EWS quota in the Maharashtra postgraduate medical courses for the year 2019-20.

May 30, 2019

Lok Sabha election results 2019 - Maharashtra: BJP-Shiva Sena alliance sweeps Maharashtra

The election results hold the decision of the next ruling government in the third largest state of the country with a total of 48 parliamentary seats. The counting of votes is supposed to commence from 8 am on Thursday, 23 May.

May 23, 2019

Triple talaq via WhatsApp? Maharashtra man booked under Muslim Women Bill

The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill protects the marriage rights of Muslim women by banning the triple talaq.

May 17, 2019

Here's how south India has established itself as 'epicenter of terrorism'

Terror central, many reckon, was always in north India, but actually it has existed in Maharashtra and southern states for many years.

May 8, 2019

Maharashtra couple set ablaze by family over inter-caste marriage, woman dead

Mangesh sustained 50 per cent burn injuries and is being treated at Sassoon General Hospital in Pune. Rukmini had 70 per cent burns and succumbed to her injuries on Sunday.

May 6, 2019

16 security personnel killed in Naxal attack in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli

16 security personnel were killed in the Naxal-affected Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra on Wednesday after a powerful IED blast, set off by Naxals, blew up their vehicle.

May 1, 2019

Lok Sabha election Phase 3 LIVE: 2 die waiting to vote in Kerala; Congress-TMC clashes in West Bengal, 1 killed

Phase 3 polling of the Lok Sabha 2019 elections will be held today (April 23) in a total of 117 constituencies spread across 13 states and two Union Territories.

Apr 23, 2019

Lok Sabha election Phase 2 LIVE: Shoe hurled at BJP's Narasimha Rao during press meet [VIDEO]

Polling for Phase 2 Lok Sabha Elections will be held in are Assam, Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Manipur, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Bengal, Chhattisgarh and Puducherry.

Apr 18, 2019