Solar-powered villages are being developed in Maharashtra to ensure daytime electricity for farmers. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated projects in Washim and Dharashiv districts under the Solar Agriculture Feeder Project 2.0. The initiative, which aims to provide sustainable and free electricity, supplies 16,000 MW to farmers and will be implemented in phases across the state.

Former cricketer Vinod Kambli, 52, was hospitalised in Thane after experiencing fever and abdominal pain. Dr. Shailesh Thakur, a Kambli fan, oversaw his treatment. Kambli is stable but remains under observation in the ICCU. The hospital will cover all his medical expenses, while Dr. Thakur expressed his admiration for Kambli's contributions to Indian cricket.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) took possession of a Thane flat linked to Iqbal Kaskar as part of a money laundering probe involving him and his brother, Dawood Ibrahim. Kaskar and his associates allegedly forced a builder to surrender the flat and money. The investigation uncovered connections to Dawood Ibrahim's criminal network.

In Baglan taluka, a farmer protested falling onion prices by presenting a garland of onions to Maharashtra fisheries minister Nitesh Rane. The incident occurred at a programme in Chirai village. The farmer was detained briefly by the police. A case was registered against him under section 223 of Bharti Nyaya Sanhita for disobeying an order by a public servant.

State minister Aditi Tatkare confirmed that December's Ladki Bahin scheme disbursements will be credited by month-end, resolving payout delays. Verified applicants, previously excluded, will be included. CM Fadnavis announced plans to scrutinize beneficiary eligibility and raise payouts in the next fiscal year. The scheme, vital for election success, will not be scrapped.

A fire broke out in a sixth-floor flat of Fortune Enclave Building in Bandra West around 1 am Tuesday. Firefighters rescued 13 people from various floors, including an 80-year-old unconscious woman, Sati Gopal Parayani, whose condition is stable. The fire was declared level one and extinguished by 3:20 am.

Mumbai is abuzz with festive activities for Christmas, including a musical walk, carol singing workshops, baking classes and DIY dcor workshops

NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal met with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to discuss the OBC community's concerns after being excluded from the recent cabinet expansion. Fadnavis assured Bhujbal that the government would address these concerns within the next two weeks. Bhujbal, who opposes including the Maratha community in the OBC category, recently skipped the winter legislative session in protest.

Nargis Dutt Nagar, Bandra's largest slum, is slated for a massive redevelopment project worth Rs 10,000 crore. Omkar will rehabilitate over 1,500 families while Godrej Properties will develop luxury residences. Concerns exist among residents about transparency and eligibility, despite reassurances from developers and SRA about adherence to regulations and tenant rights. The project includes amenities and infrastructure improvements.

A sleeper bus carrying 34 passengers from Mumbai to Malwan caught fire near Kolad on the Mumbai-Goa highway late Sunday night. A loud bang alerted the driver, who quickly evacuated all sleeping passengers before the rear of the bus became engulfed in flames. Luggage was destroyed, but thankfully, no injuries were reported.

Over five centuries after the last recorded priestly exchange, Iranian Zoroastrian high priest Mobed Mehraban Pouladi visits India to strengthen ties with the Parsi community. He aims to foster unity and propose joint meetings between Iranian and Indian priests, observing ritual differences and highlighting the close-knit nature of Iranian Zoroastrians.