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Nashik man held for sexual exploitation after extortion probe unearths 121 obscene videos

A probe has revealed that the senior citizen sexually exploited several women and shot obscene videos of them; the police have appealed to women to come forward with their complaints against him, assuring them that their identities will be kept confidential.

4 Apr 2026 11:38 am
Sunetra Pawar to file nomination on April 6, contest wont be unopposed in Baramati

The bypolls are slated to test MVAs unity even as the Mahayuti will rally behind Sunetra Pawar for the Baramati bypolls; Ms. Pawar, who is the DCM at present, will have to get elected in either House of the legislature within six months of assuming office as the DCM

4 Apr 2026 7:02 am
On Kharats call list, DCM Eknath Shinde, Minister Shirsat, Uddhavs close aide Milind Narvekar

The maximum number of calls was between NCP leader Rupali Chakankar and Ashok Kharat. There were 177 calls between the duo. Ms Chakankars sister too spoke with Kharat 236 times

4 Apr 2026 4:43 am
Pednekar Withdraws Proposal to Include Manache Shlok in BMC Schools After MIM Opposition

Uddhav Sena leader faces criticism after drawing a connection between the 17th-century text and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkars formative years

4 Apr 2026 3:26 am
Mumbai to get electric boats for lounge-like commute to Alibaug, Navi Mumbai airport

The boats (P-12 Business model) have been shipped from Sweden by electric vessel builder Candela, and are expected to arrive in Mumbai soon

3 Apr 2026 6:25 pm
Ahaan Panday starts shooting for his next with Ali Abbas Zafar

Backed by Yash Raj Films, the romantic-actioner also stars Sharvari, Aaishvary Thackeray and Bobby Deol in pivotal roles

3 Apr 2026 2:51 pm
Maharashtra doctors death: Accused suspended policeman Gopal Badane granted bail

Gopal Badane filed bail application with court arguing that he was falsely implicated in the alleged crime and he had met the victim in the course of his duty

3 Apr 2026 10:24 am
Nepal court extends detention of ex-PM Oli in deadly protest probe

Police arrested Mr. Oli and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, a day after Prime Minister Balendra Shah was sworn in following the first elections since the September uprising that toppled Mr. Oli's government

3 Apr 2026 8:50 am
Drizzle in some parts of Mumbai; may have been caused by western disturbance, says IMD official

None of the observatories in the city recorded any rainfall activity, India Meteorological Department scientist Sushma Nair said

3 Apr 2026 7:33 am
Congress delegation meets Maha Chief Electoral Officer, demandsimpartial SIR

The complaints that voters belonging to specific castes and religions were deliberately excluded, large-scale irregularities have been reported in SIR drives that might have benefited the ruling party, said State Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal

3 Apr 2026 4:17 am
The putrid mix of money and medical malpractice

A womans visit to a health centre in February over money she was allegedly owed for repeated egg harvesting has led the Maharashtra police to a network of illegal medical businesses operating across at least three States. Seven persons have been arrested and investigators have seized forged documents and hormonal injections from anaccusedsresidence, findsChinmayGaikwad

3 Apr 2026 3:38 am
HC directs Maharashtra govt. to file reply to petition challenging scrapping of 5% Muslim quota

The plea termed racial and social discrimination the revocation of the quota granted under the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes category

3 Apr 2026 1:18 am
Mumbai BMCs Standing Committee approves Gargai project

The Gargai project has been long overdue and was reinitiated by the Mahayuti government in 2019 to build a research project to procure 440 MLD for Mumbai

2 Apr 2026 4:15 pm
Bombay High Court dismisses Anita Advanis plea seeking recognition of marriage with Rajesh Khanna

The Bombay High Court rejected a plea by actor Anita Advani that sought legal recognition of her relationship with the late actor Rajesh Khanna as a marriage

2 Apr 2026 1:23 pm
Vir Das to helm and star in found-footage horror film, Baara Number

Vir Das will be co-directing the film with Kavi Shastri, with whom he also collaborated on Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos

2 Apr 2026 12:14 pm
Dada: Rajkummar Rao starts shooting for Saurav Ganguly biopic helmed by Vikramaditya Motwane

The film has been produced by Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg under Luv Films

2 Apr 2026 11:45 am
Maharashtra Government rolls out NCMC card scheme providing travel concessions to senior citizens

Under this initiative, Aadhaar-linked NCMC smart cards will be distributed to students, senior citizens, persons with disabilities, women, and other concession beneficiaries

2 Apr 2026 10:49 am
Ramayana Rama glimpse: Ranbir Kapoor holds sway as the Lord in Nitesh Tiwaris magnum opus

Produced by Namit Malhotra, the film also stars Yash and Sai Pallavi in the lead

2 Apr 2026 10:26 am
Raja Shivaji teaser: Riteish Deshmukh roars as the Maratha warrior king in action-packed historical

The film is also directed by Riteish and stars Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Fardeen Khan and Boman Irani in pivotal roles

1 Apr 2026 10:46 am
Ashwini Bhide becomes the first woman commissioner of Mumbai corporation

Incumbent Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani, who completed his tenure on March 31, 2026, handed over charge to the 1995-batch IAS officer who was serving as Additional Chief Secretary in the Chief Ministers Office

31 Mar 2026 9:49 pm
Various departments in Maharashtra ignored over 10,000 audit queries, says CAG; flags 891 crore possible lapses

The CAG, in the report tabled in the recently concluded budget session of the State Assembly, criticised the delay by departments in filing action taken notes (ATNs), stating that the State's inability to address queries in 2,408 inspection reports (IRs) showed legislative oversight.

31 Mar 2026 4:50 pm
Senior IAS officer Ashwini Bhide appointed as BMC commissioner

Ashwini Bhide is likely to assume the office after incumbent municipal commissioner Bhushan Gagrani completes his tenure on March 31 and serve till 2030.

31 Mar 2026 4:44 pm
India strengthening its role as reliable semiconductor supplier in global market, says PM Modi

The Prime Minister said the inauguration of the facility strengthens Indias push towards self-reliance, which marks a landmark step in building a robust semiconductor ecosystem

31 Mar 2026 3:25 pm
Switch to PNG within 3 months or risk losing LPG connection, says Maharashtra Minister

The statement came after the Minister attended a meeting with Union Ministers in the national capital to review measures for smooth LPG supply to domestic and commercial consumers

31 Mar 2026 1:17 am
Salman Khan teams up with Vamshi Paidipally for upcoming film

Produced by Dil Raju, the currently untitled film will go on floors in April

30 Mar 2026 2:31 pm
Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja become parents to a baby boy

The two got married in 2018 and welcomed their first child, Vayu, in 2022

30 Mar 2026 12:59 pm
Nashik court extends 'godman' Ashok Kharat's police custody till April 1

Ten FIRs, eight for alleged sexual assault or exploitation and two for cheating, have so far been registered against him at Sarkarwada police station in the city.

29 Mar 2026 2:53 pm
Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' crosses Rs 1,088 crore globally

According to Jio Studios and B62 Studios, the Ranveer Singh-starrer spy thriller collected Rs 814 crore gross in India and Rs 274 crore overseas in its eight-day opening wee

28 Mar 2026 10:31 am
BMC barricades Mumbais first musical road

The tune of Jai Ho from the film Slumdog Millionaire is played as a motorist passes from the dedicated stretch on the underground tunnel at Breach Candy

28 Mar 2026 1:02 am
Bombay High Court dismisses plea seeking CBI probe against RIL, Mukesh Ambani

A Division Bench of Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Suman Shyam found the petition to be without merit and motivated by oblique considerations

28 Mar 2026 12:41 am
Maa Ka Sum trailer: Mona Singh and Mihir Ahuja promise a feel-good mother-son story

Directed by Nicholas Kharkongor, the show also stars Angira Dhar and Ranveer Brar in pivotal roles

27 Mar 2026 3:58 pm
Ramayana: The next glimpse Rama from Ranbir Kapoors mythological epic to be unveiled on this date

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, the film also stars Yash and Sai Pallavi in the lead

27 Mar 2026 11:24 am
Aditya Dhar: Images of Ranveer Singh smoking while wearing turban in 'Dhurandhar 2' fabricated

The filmmaker's statement comes after a police complaint was filed against the makers and the actor for the image which shows Ranveer Singh's character smoking while wearing a turban.

26 Mar 2026 5:54 pm
Afterastormysession in Maharashtra Assembly,Oppositionslamsgovt

The image of Maharashtra has been blackened due this Legislativesession, says Opposition

26 Mar 2026 12:43 pm
Johny Levers son Jesse to star in the horror-comedy Indian Institute of Zombies

The film marks digital entertainment platform Kukus debut Hindi theatrical

26 Mar 2026 12:41 pm
Police complaint against Dhurandhar sequel for hurting Sikh community

A Sikh organisation has lodged a complaint against the makers of the film alleging that the movies promotional material has hurt the religious sentiments of the Sikh community

25 Mar 2026 1:56 pm
Mona Singh and Mihir Ahuja to star in Prime Videos Maa Ka Sum; first look, release date out

Directed by Nicholas Kharkongor, the show also stars Angira Dhar, and Ranveer Brar in pivotal roles

25 Mar 2026 1:12 pm
Sanya Malhotra and Aditya Rawal begin shooting for Sundar Poonam

A first look of the film was unveiled recently by Prime Video during its 2026 content slate announcement

24 Mar 2026 4:03 pm
Aamir Khans Sitaare Zameen Par gets OTT release date

The RS Prasanna directorial was released in theatres on June 20 last year

24 Mar 2026 11:18 am
ThreeFlamingohabitats have high toxin levels, report

he findings indicate a stressed wetland system, posing significant risks to migratory birds and urban biodiversity, and underscoring the urgent need for sustained conservation efforts

24 Mar 2026 12:46 am
Never sought bribe from Shah Rukh Khan to spare his son in drugs case: IRS officer Sameer Wankhede

Mr. Wankhede's counsel was arguing the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officers petition seeking to quash the FIR registered against him in May 2023 by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on charges of corruption and bribery

23 Mar 2026 5:28 pm
Lakm Fashion Week x FDCI 2026 in Mumbai: What worked and what didnt

From Kartik Research to Pro and even Anamika Khanna, highlights emerged, but rarely defined the whole

23 Mar 2026 3:15 pm
Mumbai police arrests eighth accused in Rohit Shetty residence firing case

Pradeep Sharma was produced before a local court and handed over to the Mumbai Crime Branch on transit remand

22 Mar 2026 11:34 pm
Pradhan concludes Bharat Innovates pre-summit: goal is to take innovations from every corner of India to global stage

Event, held over the weekend, brings together 137 promising deep-tech startups for pitching sessions and interactions with venture capitalists and investors.

22 Mar 2026 10:12 pm
Under fire over links with rape accused godman, Maharashtra womens panel chief quits

Party has asked her to resign on moral grounds, say NCP sources

21 Mar 2026 2:54 am