Maharashtra

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis accepts Maratha quota demand; asks Central forces to counter violent protests

The Maharashtra government has requested for additional Central security forces to maintain peace during a new round of protests, which begin from August 9.

Aug 3, 2018

Eight-month pregnant woman gang-raped by 8 men in Maharashtra

Intervening in the matter, Maharashtra State Commission for Women chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar has written to the Sangli Superintendent of Police to personally look into the case and submit a detailed report.

Aug 2, 2018

If Marathas get quota, why not Muslims: NCP leader Majeed Memon

Nationalist Congress Party MP Majeed Memon has asked the BJP-led Maharashtra government to implement a five percent quota for Muslims in educational institutions. This demand comes after the agitation forced Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis to consider a quota for the Marathas.

Aug 1, 2018

Monsoon flood claims 465 lives in 5 states: Home Ministry

In the current monsoon season, the highest number of deaths were reported in Maharashtra, followed by Kerala, West Bengal, Gujarat and Assam.

Jul 29, 2018

BJP rubbishes rumours of replacing CM Fadnavis over quota stir

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut claimed that the BJP is looking to replace Devendra Fadnavis after riots by the Maratha community brought Maharashtra to a standstill.

Jul 26, 2018

Outside food in Maharashtra multiplexes: Hema Malini, Sonu Nigam, Shubhangi Atre speak out against it

Will the Maharashtra government's decision to allow outside food in cinema halls empower the viewers or endanger them? Bollywood and TV celebrities give their opinion.

Jul 21, 2018

Cargo transport paralysed after all-India strike by truck, bus owners

Major economic activities affected by a strike in Maharashtra by truck and bus owners demanding diesel come under GST and abolishing toll on national highways.

Jul 20, 2018

Dairy farmers strike in Maharashtra threatens to halt milk supplies in Mumbai

As the agitation entered its fourth day, supplies of milk in Mumbai have shrunk to low levels which may see the city without milk. Chief minister Fadnavis is set to meet dairy farmers to work out a compromise later on Thursday.

Jul 19, 2018

No ban on outside food in multiplexes: Maharashtra govt

In recent weeks, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena held protests inside various multiplexes in Mumbai, Thane, Pune and other cities where popcorn packs were being sold for Rs 250.

Jul 13, 2018

Madurai Express derails while entering Khandala station in Pune

No casualties reported as the train derailed while entering Khandala station.

Jul 6, 2018

Bank manager in Nagpur arrested for asking sexual favours in exchange for loan sanction

Central Bank of India's Datala branch manager Rajesh Hivse sought sexual favours from a woman to clear a crop loan. Police have arrested the manager following a protest at the bank.

Jun 26, 2018

Maharashtra: Man throws his mother in front of tractor to stop rival from cultivating land

A man threw his mother in front of a tractor to stop his rival from cultivating his land. Two groups engaged in a fight over a land dispute, FIR issued against 15 people.

Jun 23, 2018

Maharashtra bans plastic: Rs 25,000 fine plus jail term for repeat offenders

Three months after the government issued a circular, the plastic ban comes into effect in the state. Single-use plastics are being replaced with cloth and paper products.

Jun 23, 2018

Woman poisons food at family event after being taunted over dark complexion

The incident occurred in Maharashtra's Raigad district. The woman allegedly poisoned food at her relative's house-warming ceremony.

Jun 23, 2018

Maharashtra govt gives junior minister rank to Siddhivinayak trust member

The move means that as a government servant, Adesh Bandekar is eligible for several financial benefits such as a monthly allowance of Rs. 7,500, Rs. 3,000 monthly for telephone expenses and travel allowances.

Jun 19, 2018

Mumbai-Pune Hyperloop inches towards reality with Fadnavis' visit to Virgin test track

The Maharashtra chief minister visited the Virgin Hyperloop test track in Las Vegas to understand the technology better. Virgin plans to build the first Hyperloop in India to connect Mumbai and Pune, reducing travel time to 25 minutes.

Jun 17, 2018

Nagpur horror: BJP leader, four of his family members hacked to death

The police suspect that the BJP leader and four of his family members were killed by a close aide or relative.

Jun 11, 2018

Shiv Sena to march alone in 2019 elections, rules out tie-up with BJP

Shiv Sena did not shy away from taking potshots at the saffron party. Through the party's editorial, Saamana, the Sena has ruled out the need for a 'poster boy' to contest in the elections, highlighting the recent performance in Palghar bypolls.

Jun 6, 2018

Water shortage hits Rameswaram, people fetch water from pipeline seepage

The water crisis in Rameswaram has reached new heights. Residents are finding it difficult to get hold of drinking water and were found collecting water from a leakage in main water supply pipeline. and amp;nbsp;Locals have complained that the groundwater level has dropped after the increase in temperature. and amp;nbsp;

May 13, 2018

Tribal students from Maharashtra prepare to scale Mount Everest

A 10-member team of tribal boys and girls from Chandrapur in eastern Maharashtra will climb Mount Everest this summer

Apr 11, 2018