Maharashtra

"Action will be taken": Maha CM Fadnavis on Ranveer Allahbadia's vulgar remark in Samay Raina's show

Amid the controversy surrounding podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia's vulgar remark, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has stated that anyone who crosses the limits of decency will face appropriate action.

Feb 10, 2025

India reported 151 Zika virus disease in 2024, highest in Maharashtra: WHO

India has reported a total of 151 Zika virus disease (ZVD) between January 1 and December 31, 2024, according to the latest update by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Jan 30, 2025

Explained: What is Guillain-Barré Syndrome? Know when to seek treatment

Tingling, weakness of hand-grip or foot drop could signal Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), said health experts on Monday, even as the reported cases spike to over a hundred in Pune, Maharashtra.

Jan 27, 2025

Congress leader Jagtap slams Mumbai Police for mishandling high-profile cases

Maharashtra MLA and senior Congress leader Bhai Jagtap has criticised Mumbai Police for its alleged mishandling of several high-profile cases.

Jan 27, 2025

Ordnance factory blast: Rajnath Singh condoles death of workers

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday condoled the death of workers in a blast at the Ordnance Factory at Bhandara, Maharashtra. At least eight people died and seven others were injured in the explosion.

Jan 24, 2025

Huge blast at ordnance factory in Maharashtra's Bhandara, 8 killed

At least eight people were killed and seven others injured in a massive blast at an ordnance factory in Maharashtra's Bhandara district on Friday.

Jan 24, 2025

Used car sales in India likely to touch 10.8 million in 2030: Report

Used car sales in India likely to touch 10.8 million by 2030: Report

The used car market in India is projected to grow from 4.6 million sales in 2023 to 10.8 million by 2030, cruising ahead with an impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13 per cent.

Jan 23, 2025

Delhi HC to pronounce today verdict on anticipatory bail plea of ex-IAS trainee officer Puja Khedkar

SC shields ex-IAS trainee officer Puja Khedkar from arrest

In an interim order passed on Wednesday, the Supreme Court directed 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.

Jan 15, 2025

2 children test positive for HMPV in Nagpur, no surge in respiratory illness: Centre

Two children in Maharashtra's Nagpur have tested positive for Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), taking the total tally to 7 in the country on Tuesday.

Jan 7, 2025

Bengal doctor rapes patient after tranquillizing her, arrested

13 Bangladeshis arrested for illegally residing in Mumbai's Nalasopara

In a major operation against illegal migrants, Mumbai Police arrested 13 Bangladeshi nationals residing illegally in the Nalasopara area of Maharashtra, officials said.

Jan 5, 2025

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis

Maharashtra secures Rs 1,13,236 cr FDI in April-Sep, retains top spot among states

Maharashtra has once again demonstrated its dominance as a preferred destination for foreign direct investment (FDI), securing Rs 1,13,236 crore in the first six months (April–September) of fiscal 2024-25. This achievement reaffirms the state's pre-eminence position over competitors such as Karnataka, Gujarat, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Haryana, Telangana, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, and West Bengal.

Jan 3, 2025

Maharashtra: Fire breaks out at two chemical factories in Palghar

Fire breaks out at two chemical factories at Palghar in Maharashtra

A massive fire broke out at two chemical factories in Boisar-Tarapur MIDC in Palghar district of Maharashtra, officials said.

Dec 30, 2024

Maha CM asks CID to seize properties of accused involved in Beed Sarpanch murder case

After an all-party protest against the brutal murder of Massajog Sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has cracked the whip directing the CID to seize properties of the accused involved in the ghastly incident.

Dec 29, 2024

Pune shocker: Man kidnaps, rapes and drowns 2 minor sisters in drum

In a shocking case, the Pune Police have arrested a 54-year-old man for the alleged kidnapping, rape and murder of two minor girls in the Rajgurunagar area of the city.

Dec 26, 2024

Sensex plunges 318 pts, Infosys and JSW Steel top losers

Over 42 lakh new investors join Indian stock market in November

A record 42,76,207 investors joined the Indian stock market in November, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) data showed on Thursday.

Dec 26, 2024

India now has 25,202 public charging stations for EVs: Minister

As many as 25,202 public charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) have been installed in the country to date.

Dec 20, 2024

PM Modi to inaugurate projects worth Rs 46,300cr in Rajasthan tomorrow

PM Modi's popularity secured BJP's win in Maharashtra, Haryana; Rahul's Constitutional narrative failed: Survey

The BJP demolished the Congress and other Opposition parties in the Maharashtra and Haryana Assembly elections.

Dec 20, 2024

MVA protest march in Nagpur seeks HM Amit Shah's apology for remarks on B.R. Ambedkar

The Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) in Maharashtra took out a vociferous protest march here on Thursday to condemn and demand an apology from Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his remarks on B.R. Ambedkar in the Parliament.

Dec 19, 2024

Ajit Pawar skips visit to Reshimbaug as most MahaYuti legislators pay homage to RSS founder 'Hedgewar'

NCP chief and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister, Ajit Pawar, and most of the party legislators except for the legislator from Gondiya district Raju Karemore from the state Assembly and Council on Thursday skipped visiting the Hedgewar Smriti Mandir (HSM).