UP man held for killing co-worker over tricking him into eating beef
Varanasi: A man was arrested for allegedly killing his 31-year-old co-worker who deceitfully fed him beef and taunted him repeatedly over it, the Uttar Pradesh police said on Wednesday, January 28. The accused, Virendra, a resident of the Solapur police station area, was arrested on the night of January 24 from his maternal uncles house, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Four on pilgrimage killed in road accident in Solapur, 8 others injured
Over 4,000 patients served at Solapur Railway Hospitals dental clinic
The clinic has gained recognition beyond the Solapur region, with patients travelling from nearby areas across the Central Railway (CR) and South Western Railway (SWR) zones
Five Pilgrims Killed After Car Crashes Into Tree On Maharashtra's Pune-Solapur Highway
All five occupants, who were reportedly friends travelling together in the car, died on the spot due to the impact of the crash.
Pawar Reunion Fails to Win Election
The BJP also led in several civic bodies across western Maharashtra, including Kolhapur, Satara, Solapur and Sangli, underlining its expanding footprint in the region.
Watch: Ancient labyrinth discovered in Maharashtras Solapur region
Nashik-Solapur-Akkalkot corridor, NH-326 widening get cabinet nod
The Union Cabinet has approved the construction of a 374-km, six-lane greenfield Nashik-Solapur-Akkalkot corridor in Maharashtra at a cost of 19,142 crore. This project, to be built in Build-Operate-Transfer mode, will enhance connectivity to key cities and integrate with the PM Gatishakti National Master Plan. Additionally, NH-326 in Odisha will be widened and strengthened for 1,526.21 crore.
Indias largest BOT highway project gets Cabinet nod; SuratChennai travel time to drop 45%
The Union Cabinet greenlit a massive 374-km greenfield highway in Maharashtra, connecting Nashik to Solapur and Akkalkot, at an estimated Rs 19,142 crore. This project, part of the Surat-Chennai corridor, is set to be the country's largest BOT highway initiative. It promises to slash travel time by 45% and boost logistics, with completion targeted within two years.
Cabinet Clears Rs 19,142-Crore Corridor Connecting Nashik-Solapur-Akkalkot
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the construction of a six-lane greenfield access-controlled Nashik-Solapur-Akkalkot corridor in Maharashtra with a total capital cost of Rs 19,142 crore.
Building next-gen infrastructure for growth: PM Modi on cabinet nod to construct new highway
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced new highway projects approved by the Union Cabinet. A new six-lane greenfield corridor will connect Nashik and Solapur in Maharashtra. This project will significantly reduce travel time and improve west-to-east connectivity. Additionally, NH-326 in Odisha will be widened and strengthened. These initiatives are expected to boost logistics, generate employment, and accelerate development across several districts.
The six-lane greenfield project corridor is to improve travel efficiency, and it is expected to cut travel time by 17 hours and reduce the travel distance by 201 km.
Cabinet approves construction of six-lane Nashik-Solapur-Akkalkot corridor at 19,142 crore
The project will provide connectivity to important regional cities such as Nashik, Ahilyanagar, Solapur connecting to Kurnool, an official statement said
Maharashtra civic polls: Counting of votes begins
Counting of votes for the elections to the posts of president and members in 286 municipal councils and nagar panchayats across Maharashtra began on Sunday. The counting began at 10 am at centres across the state. A turnout of 67.3 per cent was recorded in the polls of 263 local bodies held on December 2, while 47.04 per cent of voters exercised their franchise in the second phase of the elections in 23 local bodies on Saturday, the State Election Commission said. The final voter turnout figure will be shared later in the day, officials said. Members and presidents of Dondaicha Municipal Council in Dhule and Angar Nagar Panchayat in Solapur were elected unopposed, and the polls for the post of Jammer municipal president also remained a no-contest affair. In some places, the ruling alliance partners, including the BJP, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar's NCP, are contesting against each other. The poll battle became multi-dimensional with the BJP-led Mahayuti and the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) locking horns, interspersed by friendly fights among the alliances.
The structure was found in the Boramani grassland region of Maharashtras Solapur district.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is among the 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra to which elections will be held on January 15, Wednesday. The counting of votes is scheduled for January 16, Friday, the State Election Commission (SEC) announced on Monday. Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Nashik, Nagpur and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar are among the other prominent civic bodies going to polls. He reportedly confirmed that the election code of conduct has now come into force in all 29 local bodies. As many as 2,869 seats in these municipal corporations will be up for grabs in these local bodies, where elections are due since early 2022. Maharashtra State Election Commissioner Dinesh Waghmare said the nomination process will begin on December 23, Tuesday with candidates allowed to make their submissions for a week until December 30. Scrutiny of papers will be done on December 31, and January 2, Friday, will be the last date of withdrawal of nominations, he said. Symbol allocation and the final list of candidates will be published on January 3. Polling in the 29 municipal corporations spread across Maharashtra will take place on January 15 and votes will be counted the next day, news agency PTI quoted Waghmare as saying. He said these 29 civic bodies, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), have 2,869 seats on offer and 3.48 crore voters are eligible to exercise their franchise in these major urban centres of the state. After long and tiring political blame games and court battles, the Supreme Court had finally given the deadline of January 31 to conduct the polls, reported Marathi media. Full list of local bodies heading to polls: BMC Pune Municipal Corporation Nagpur Municipal Corporation Solapur Municipal Corporation Kolhapur Municipal Corporation Thane Municipal Corporation Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation Nashik Municipal Corporation Aurangabad Municipal Corporation Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation Amravati Municipal Corporation New Mumbai Municipal Corporation NandedWaghala Municipal Corporation Ulhas Nagar Municipal Corporation Sangli-Miraj-Kupwara Municipal Corporation Malegaon Municipal Corporation Bhiwandi-Nizampur Municipal Corporation Akola Municipal Corporation Bhayander Municipal Corporation Ahmednagar Municipal Corporation Dhule Municipal Corporation Jalgaon Municipal Corporation Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation Parbhani Municipal Corporation Chandrapur Municipal Corporation Latur Municipal Corporation Panvel Municipal Corporation Ichalkaranji Municipal Corporation Jalna Municipal Corporation Dates to remember: Application submission window: December 2330, 2025 Application scrutiny: December 31, 2025 Last date for withdrawal of candidature: January 2, 2026 Election symbol allocation and release of final candidate list: January 3, 2026 Polling date: January 15, 2026 Counting of votes: January 16, 2026
Caught On Camera: Bike-Borne Men Steal Luggage From Moving Bus In Maharashtra
Police in Beed beefed up highway security after robberies on the SolapurDhule highway after a viral video shows theft near Beed.
Indian Railways announces new stops for Vande Bharat Express on Pune-Hubli and CSMT-Solapur routes at Kirloskarwadi and Daund stations. The move enhances regional connectivity, offering passengers faster, premium travel. The future Vande Bharat 4.0 aims to set global standards in rail technology.
Five Killed, Three Seriously Injured As Truck Collides With Car In Maharashtras Solapur
A truck and car collision in Maharashtras Solapur district killed five people instantly and left three others seriously injured, who were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Maharashtra Minister and BJP leader Jaykumar Gore on Saturday urged women voters to remain loyal to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in the upcoming civic body polls, citing the government's Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin scheme. Addressing a poll rally in Solapur, the state Rural Development Minister advised women to accept money from whoever offers it, but to vote only for the BJP-led alliance. You don't even get Rs 100 from your husbands. Devabhau (Fadnavis) introduced the Ladki Bahin Yojana and gave you Rs 1,500. If he is not in power, the money will stop coming into your accounts, he told women at the gathering. Take money from anyone; it does not matter. But don't vote for them. When you cast your votes, don't forget the Rs 1,500 given by Devabhau. Stay loyal, he said. Even brothers, while gifting money to their sisters during Raksha Bandhan, take approval from their wives, he said. Taking a swipe at Mahayuti allies, the minister said that although some parties in the ruling dispensation claim that the treasury is with them, the final approval lies with the BJP. The elections to 246 municipal councils and 42 nagar panchayats will take place on December 2, and votes will be counted on December 3. More than 1.07 crore voters will elect 6859 members and 288 municipal presidents. (With inputs from PTI)
Eluru police arrest elusive criminal in POCSO Act cases
The team traced the accused at Solapur in Maharashtra
PUNE: NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar has said he intends to raise the issue of pre-election fund transfers to women under a government scheme in Bihar during his discussions with Opposition leaders. His remarks came days after the ruling NDA secured a landslide victory in the Bihar elections by decimating the Opposition Mahagathbandhan bloc. The poll outcome turned out different from our expectations; however, one has to accept the mandate of the people. Everyone saw that in Maharashtra and Bihar, schemes like Ladki Bahin and direct benefit transfers of Rs 10,000 to women were rolled out just before the polls. Such things were never witnessed earlier, Pawar told reporters in Solapur on Sunday. He was referring to the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana , which provides money to a woman member of each family for setting up a business in Bihar. Under the scheme, Rs 10,000 each was transferred to the bank accounts of women in Bihar ahead of the state polls. Pawar said he had heard that money is distributed during local body elections, but a government providing Rs 10,000 directly to women ahead of the state elections is something new. If the deposition of Rs 10,000 was the reason behind the (NDA's victory in) Bihar elections, then we need to think over it. The Parliament session is scheduled to start on December 1.During this period, we will discuss this issue by bringing together key Opposition leaders and chalk out a response. At least, I am thinking in this direction, he said. Earlier, Pawar had wondered how the Election Commission allowed the distribution of funds during the poll process in Bihar.
Maharashtra Teen Changes Instagram Bio To End Is Beginning, Dies By Suicide
An 18-year-old boy from Maharashtra's Solapur died by suicide after posting a end is beginning note on Instagram.
Maharashtra woman doctors suicide: Main accused sub-inspector arrested
MUMBAI: Police Sub-Inspector Gopal Badane, the main accused in the rape and harassment case linked to the suspected suicide of a lady doctor in Maharashtra , surrendered on his own at Phaltan rural police station on Saturday late at night. The suspended PSI is the main accused in this case.He was on a run for the last 36 hours. His last location was traced at Pandharpur in Solapur district.He will be produced in the court today. The Satara Police had on Saturday, early morning, arrested a techie, Prashant Bankar , the second accused. The Phaltan court granted the police custody of the accused till October 28. Gopal Badane was on night duty at Phaltan police station when the rape and suicide of the doctor surfaced. Following a public outrage, Badane ran away and was absconding for the last 36 hours. It was alleged that the police were helping Badane to be in safe locations. Following the incident and public outrage, Satara district police had formed two teams, one of which arrested Prashant Bankar from a friends farmhouse in Satara on Saturday morning. Maharashtra doctor who died by suicide had complained against MP, police; opposition seeks SIT probe A 26-year-old woman doctor in Phaltan, Satara district, Maharashtra, died by suicide after leaving a seven-line note on her palm. In it, she accused police sub-inspector Gopal Banade of repeatedly raping and sexually exploiting her, and alleged that her landlords son, Prashant Bankar, harassed and tortured her. She stated that both mentally tortured her for four months. She also alleged in her earlier statement before an inquiry committee that she was pressurised to change medical reports and give fake fitness certificates. Meanwhile, Bankar's family members refuted all allegations, claiming he is innocent and was framed in this case. They said they are confident that once the case is probed fairly, the truth will come out. The suicide note stated that PSI Gopal Badane raped her four times. It also alleged that, besides being sexually assaulted by the police officer, she was pressured by powerful individuals, including an MP and his aides, to issue fake medical fitness certificates for the accused. She wrote that the harassment escalated when she refused to comply. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis called the incident very painful. The doctor had to write on her palm before committing suicide; it is a shameful incident, he said. He added that the government will not spare anyone, and all the guilty will be arrested and punished. Oppositions should not play politics over this tragic issue. They should respect the sentiment, said Fadnavis. Ambads Danve, Shiv Sena (UBT) MLC and leader of the Opposition, state legislative council, sharing the complaint letter of the lady doctor on the social media platform X, said that the lady doctor has ended her life due to the failed and corrupt system. The letter shared by Danve revealed that despite repeatedly complaining to senior officers by the deceased lady doctor to the Superintendent of Police (SP) and Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), no action was taken against the culprit. He said that the lady doctor had complained several times about how she was harassed and tortured by being called and pressuring her to change postmortem reports and giving fake fitness certificates. The local Lok Sabha MP and BJP MLA are also harassing this lady doctor; therefore, the call records of this doctor and their conversation have to be probed to get the truth and facts of this case. The call records' details will reveal many things. But Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his deputies are busy in politics and buying votes by distributing lollipops and chocolates. The ruling party beats drums about their Ladli Bahin scheme, but no sister is safe and secure in Maharashtra; this is the harsh reality of the state, Danve alleged.
BJP Steps Up Induction Drive Ahead Of Maharashtra Local Body Polls
The developments have triggered concern within the NCP camp. Sensing growing unrest in the party fold, Mr. Bharne convened an urgent meeting with party office-bearers at Tembhurni in Solapur.
He has been brought to Bengaluru for questioning
41K displaced, 65L acres of crops damaged in Maharashtra
MUMBAI: More than 41,000 people were displaced and crops over 65 lakh acres of land were damaged amid the torrential rains across Maharashtra. According to a state disaster management report, 156 people were displaced in Thane, 36 in Palghar, 13,724 in Solapur and 38 in Nasik district. Moreover, 25 people were displaced in Jalgaon district, 3,497 in Ahilya Nagar, 8,029 in Sambhaji Nagar, 8,500 in Jalna, 2,000 in Beed, 3,957 in Dharashiv, 85 in Parbhani and 1,020 in Nanded district. A total of 41,067 have been displaced across Maharashtra. The state government has set up 4,167 temporary shelters for them.
Maharashtra: Deadline to fill class 12 exam forms extended till Oct 20
The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education has extended the Class 12 exam form submission deadline to October 20 due to heavy rainfall and floods in Marathwada, Nashik, Solapur, and Ahilyanagar.
KKCCI delegation presses for extending Solapur Vande Bharat up to Kalaburagi
