Facing intense backlash from civil society and Opposition parties, the Maharashtra government has rescinded two govt. resolutions mandating Hindi as a compulsory third language in schools; the State will now form an expert committee to review the language policy and suggest a way forward

At Parbhani rally, AIMIM leader flags defence ties between Dhaka and Islamabad, criticises language policy and supports Maratha quota agitation

Pressure triumphed over power, Aaditya Thackeray told reporters

Maharashtra govt cancels GRs on three-language policy; CM Fadnavis announces panel on language formula implementation

The app plays a live audio stream of the azan through mobile phones, exactly when it is delivered from the mosque

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The passengers baggage had cotton bags stuffed with 16 live snakes, including two Kenyan sand boas, five rhinoceros rat snakes, three albino snakes, two Honduran milk snakes, one California kingsnake, two garter snakes, and one albino rat snake

We reject this statement with the contempt it deserves, says Ministry of External Affairs in a statement

Saquib Nachan, ex-SIMI office-bearer and ISIS module accused, dies in Delhi hospital after brain haemorrhage

A Government Resolution stated that Gondia, Salekasa, Devri and Arjuni Morgaon taluks in Gondia district and the entire Gadchiroli district are Naxal-infested

The flight, originating from Kolkata, was scheduled to fly to Patna and then to Lucknow

Millions of children in South Asia face delays in diagnosis and interventions for developmental disorders due to stigma and lack of awareness. A new toolkit co-designed with caregivers offers timely, accessible support in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

In a significant interim order concerning posthumous reproductive rights, the High Court directed a Mumbai-based fertility clinic to preserve the frozen semen of a 21-year-old unmarried man who died of cancer

Some hay was found stuck in one of the aircraft's wings, the airline has said

The Online Azan app gets the Masjidregistered, and people associated with the particular masjidcan be selectedand listened to

Sena (UBT) leader accuses Maharashtra govt. of imposing a Language Emergency; Education Minister meets MNS chief, says he will take up the latters objections with CM and Dy. CM

Says court overlooked key concerns on transparency and legitimacy of post-deadline votes

The BJP is trying to create a divide among people on the basis of language. It is imposing a language emergency, says former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray

Marquee at Radisson Resort & Spa Lonavala offers fun cocktails and shifting moods from rainy afternoons to golden-hour evenings.

Vijay Wadettiwar criticises Maharashtra Government for extravagant spending on silver plate meals amid financial crisis and law order issues

The petition had alleged massive discrepancies, including 75 lakh votes cast after 6 PM.

The Aurangabad Bench of the Bombay High Court has quashed criminal proceedings against six members of a family accused of dowry harassment, calling it a classic example of misuse of Section 498-A of the IPC

The High Court was hearing a petition filed by 12 junior advocates seeking a 5,000 monthly stipend during the first three years of legal practice

The judge noted that though the charges were grave, continued detention was unnecessary as the investigation was complete, and a charge sheet had been filed

The State Department of School Education and Sports issues a Government Resolution on May 13, introducing new guidelines and safety measures for children in schools after the Badlapur sexual assault cases court order

The High Court dismissesthe petition challenging BJP MLA Rajendra Dhedya Gavits election, based on his marital status disclosure and lack of necessary material facts

The Bombay High Court has ruled that Ratan Tatas listed and unlisted shares, not specifically mentioned in his will, will go entirely to the Ratan Tata Endowment Foundation and Trust. The court held that only clause 13A of the will was replaced by a later codicil, affirming his philanthropic intent

The court said it came across disturbing news articles on people running businesses selling banned items such as drugs, cigarettes and e-cigarettes outside schools and colleges

National Cancer Institute in Nagpur steps up to treat abandoned elderly cancer patient from Mumbais Aarey area

The Bombay Bar Association has strongly condemned the Enforcement Directorate for issuing summons to Senior Advocates Arvind Datar and Pratap Venugopal. Though the summons were later withdrawn, the Association called the move a serious threat to the independence of the legal profession.

Sumedh Shivaji Jadhav, a qualified youth from Sindhudurg, has approached the Bombay High Court after being denied joining despite receiving a government-backed job appointment. His petition highlights bureaucratic inaction and seeks urgent redress for months of unemployment.

Researchers at IIT Bombay have developed a solar-powered thermochemical battery using strontium bromide that can store summer heat and release it in freezing Himalayan winters. The system offers a clean, cost-effective alternative to diesel heating in remote, high-altitude regions.

The Nationalist Congress Party has condemned Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmis remarks about wari and called him a toxic element in the State who is repeatedly engaging in inflammatory statements to disrupt harmony.

The move comes amid widespread opposition to the governments decision to introduce Hindi as a third language for students from Classes 1 to 5

The consultation process should be conducted with all stakeholders, including Marathi language scholars, literary figures, and political leaders, says the State Government

The petitioner sought courts direction in declaring him as a person from the Chambhar community, claiming he has suffered discrimination and disadvantages on account of his mother belonging to Scheduled Caste community

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's fire brigade received a call about the blaze in a tent area of the Annapurna set, behind the Marathi Bigg Boss set, located at Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari in the Film City

Bombay High Court orders demolition of illegal structure, criticises inactions by authorities, and calls for accountability and prosecution

The incident took place around 11.15 p.m. on June 19, 2025 when the woman was heading back to her house in Ghatkopar from south Mumbai.

The accused have been identified as Parvaiz Ahmad Jothar from Batkote, Pahalgam, and Bashir Ahmad Jothar of Hill Park, Pahalgam

If forced to give birth to a child against her wish, the court would be depriving her of the right to decide the path of her life, it said

According to CBIs officials, the case was registered on June 18, 2025, on allegation that criminal conspiracy was hatched amongst JNPA officials and private persons and entities, which caused the loss.

The Shaikh family received 22-year-old Irfans remains after a DNA match on June 20, and they were brought to Pune in the early hours of the day

The board will also decide the standard operating procedures for specialised treatments in the hospital, Vishwajit Rane said

Petition seeks compensation, court-monitored committee, and permanent housing for 256 displaced families

In April, the RTO had issued notice to Rapido for transporting passengers illegally and without any license

Having a storage capacity of 545 crore litres, the Powai Lake is not potable and is used only for industrial purposes.

The Maharashtra cabinet on June 17, 2025, doubled the honorarium given to people from the state who were imprisoned during the Emergency. The cabinet also decided to add the names of spouses as a beneficiary