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'Parivar Together': Pawars Reunite For Pimpri-Chinchwad Civic Polls

Elections to 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra, including the Pimpri-Chinchwad and Pune civic bodies, will be held on January 15.

NDTV 29 Dec 2025 8:49 am

Insider track | NIA boss wanted, CVs welcome

The race to find the next National Investigation Agency chief has picked up pace after DG Sadanand Vasant Date was sent back to his home cadre. The 1990-batch officer, feted for his role during 26/11, is now widely tipped to take over as Maharashtra DGP. Names are now being tossed around in closed-door meetings for his successor. Intelligence Bureau chief Tapan Kumar Dekas name did surface, despite him already enjoying two extensions till June 2026. But the mood in government circles favours a 1994-batch officer with solid anti-terror credentials. Several Special DGs in paramilitary forces exist on paper, but none seem to have made the cut. R&AW officers are also being kept out, with continuity preferred amid a fast-changing geopolitical backdrop. Spotlight on Bengals new variable As West Bengal heads toward the 2026 Assembly elections, political attention is turning to Humayun Kabir. The suspended TMC leader, now leading his Janata Unnayana Party, is drawing crowds, particularly among Muslim voters, and plans to contest every Muslim-majority seatincluding TMC strongholds like Ballygunge. Delhi circles are debating whether Kabir could play a role similar to AIMIM in Bihar, splitting the opposition vote and indirectly helping the BJP. While the saffron party remains publicly quiet, opposition leaders worry that Kabirs rise could chip away at the TMCs support more than challenge the BJP. With a new political dynamic emerging, his presence is set to reshape the electoral landscape and make several closely fought constituencies more unpredictable in 2026. Pay panel without a pay office The 8th Central Pay Commission has been announced, named, and chaired, but it still doesnt know where to sit. More than a month after its constitution under former Supreme Court Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, the commission has not been allotted office space. This is despite a looming deadline, as the 7th Pay Commission expires on December 31, 2025, with revised salaries due from January 1, 2026. Though the panel has an 18-month window to submit recommendations, it hasnt formally begun work. Whispers in bureaucratic corridors suggest the delay is tactical: a pay award announcement closer to the 2027 Uttar Pradesh elections, followed by payouts with arrears nearer the 2029 Lok Sabha polls, could be politically convenient. Extension denied, contract supplied The Centre may have said no, but UPs Yogi Adityanath government has proved that administrative detours are always available. After the Union Home Ministry rejected the proposal to extend Prashant Kumars tenure as DGP, the state quietly brought him back on a three-year contract. The 1990-batch retired IPS officer is the new chairman of the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission, which handles recruitment for secondary and higher education teachers. The timing is telling, with the state keeping a close watch on the 2027 Assembly elections. The UPESSC itself is a relatively new creation, formed in 2024 by merging two education recruitment bodies. The message from Lucknow is unmistakable: denial in Delhi does not always mean retirement at home. CWC meets, pens nearly fly The Congress Working Committee meeting had more sparks than planned, and not all of them came from Digvijay Singhs comments on the RSS and BJP. A pointed exchange between Shashi Tharoor and party spokesperson Pawan Khera also raised eyebrows. Tharoor reportedly pressed Khera to detail his public allegations about goings-on in the Prime Ministers Office, linked to claims involving former IAS officer Navneet Sehgal. Khera is said to have explained his position during the meeting, but his parting quip Why dont you also write about it? didnt go unnoticed. Some leaders saw it as a swipe at Tharoors prolific writing and social media posts praising Prime Minister Modi, which have made sections of the party visibly uncomfortable.

The New Indian Express 29 Dec 2025 7:59 am

Make sure to enjoy New Years Eve on a safe note

Police patrols are a must. What we need is a change in mindset, where women are respected in all spaces

Mid Day 29 Dec 2025 7:45 am

Tackling one problem at a time

Now that India is the worlds fourth-largest economy, we can soon start hoping for running water in this city

Mid Day 29 Dec 2025 7:42 am

Tourists rush to Kashmir after heavy snowfall

SRINAGAR: Fresh snowfall across higher reaches and key tourist destinations in Kashmir has revived the Valleys tourism sector, which had suffered a major setback following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam. North Kashmirs ski resort Gulmarg has emerged as the biggest beneficiary, with hotels reporting full occupancy for the New Year period. Blanketed in thick snow after last weeks heavy spell, the first major snowfall of the winter season, Gulmarg has witnessed a sharp surge in tourist arrivals, far exceeding industry expectations. The snowfall has had a very positive and significant impact on winter tourism. All hotels in Gulmarg are sold out. We were not expecting such a rush, but tourist inflow has surpassed our expectations, Travel Agents Association of Kashmir (TAAK) president Farooq Ahmad Kuthoo said. He added that the snowfall has prompted travellers to reconsider their winter plans, resulting in a noticeable increase in enquiries for January and February as well. These are encouraging signs for the tourism industry, Kuthoo added. Echoing similar sentiments, Mukhtar Ahmad Shah, a hotelier in Gulmarg, said tourist sentiment has improved significantly after the snowfall. Earlier, people were hesitant to visit, but snowfall has changed the mood of travellers. With another spell of snowfall forecast around New Years Eve, Shah said prospects for the rest of the winter look promising. Tourists visiting Gulmarg described the experience as unforgettable. A group from Hyderabad said the snow-covered meadows and peaks offered a once-in-a-lifetime experience. This truly feels like paradise on earth. The hospitality of the people makes the visit even more special, they said. TAAK secretary general and tour operator Sajad Kralyari said bookings have risen sharply after the snowfall. Tourist footfall in the Valley has increased from around 20 per cent to nearly 4045 per cent, and Gulmarg is witnessing near-total occupancy, he said. Tourists from south Indian states, Maharashtra and Gujarat are arriving in large numbers to enjoy snowfall and winter sports such as skiing. Sajad added that visitors from Malaysia, Vietnam and other foreign countries have also reached Kashmir, and foreign tourist inflow could rise further if snowfall conditions remain favourable for skiing. Tourism stakeholders said sustained snowfall could help the sector recover steadily after months of uncertainty. More snow could strengthen the winter season and pave the way for a better summer ahead, they said.

The New Indian Express 29 Dec 2025 7:41 am

Rare leopard Gecko lizard found accidentally in MP tiger sanctuary

BHOPAL: In a rare wildlife sighting, a laundry staff at the Pench Tiger Reserve (PTR) in Madhya Pradesh has photographed a colourful and possibly rare lizard species, marking what officials say could be the first such record from the reserve. Anil Rajak, a laundry staff at the forest departments guest house in the Karmajhiri range of the tiger reserve, spotted the multi-hued lizard crawling through dry leaves near the guest house recently. Struck by its vivid colours, Rajak clicked photographs on his mobile phone and shared them with forest officials. I was amazed by the different colours on the lizards body. We have been encouraged by senior officers to report unusual wildlife sightings, so I shared the pictures, without realising what would follow, Rajak said. According to PTR Deputy Director Rajnish Kumar Singh, preliminary examination suggests the lizard could belong to either the Painted Leopard Gecko (Eublepharis pictus) or the Satpura Leopard Gecko (Eublepharis satpuraensis). This is the first time such a lizard has been photographed in the reserve. We are matching the images with available reptile databases to confirm the species, Singh said. The Painted Leopard Gecko was scientifically described in 2022 from the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha and is considered rare, with threats including illegal pet trade. The Satpura Leopard Gecko, meanwhile, is endemic to parts of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. If confirmed, the sighting would be the first record of either species from PTR. The chance discovery earned Rajak the tiger reserves Man of the Month award, comprising a certificate and shield. Discovery A preliminary examination suggests the lizard is either a Painted Leopard Gecko or Satpura Leopard Gecko The chance discovery earned Rajak the tiger reserves Man of the Month award, comprising a certificate and shield

The New Indian Express 29 Dec 2025 7:38 am

Protesters clash with police in Chhattisgarhs Raigarh, vehicles torched

The mob also stormed into the coal handling plant of Jindal Power Limited, and torched a conveyor belt, two tractors and other vehicles, besides vandalising the office premises on Saturday, the officials informed

Mid Day 29 Dec 2025 7:20 am

Brigitte Bardot, French film icon and animal rights activist, passes away at 90

French actor-turned animal activist Brigitte Bardot passes away at 91 in southern France; no cause of death provided by her foundation

Mid Day 29 Dec 2025 7:14 am

Extinct flat-headed cat reappears in Thailand after 30 years

Notably, the sighting involved more than a single individual. The last recorded sighting of this pescatarian, house-cat-sized feline near the Thailand-Malaysia border occurred in 1995

Mid Day 29 Dec 2025 7:08 am

Bangladesh: Hadi murder suspects fled to India, claim police

Hadi, 32, was shot in the head on December 12 during an election campaign in Dhaka. He was airlifted to Singapore for advanced treatment but died of his injuries on December 18.

Mid Day 29 Dec 2025 7:05 am

Drug bust: Chemicals worth Rs 1.2cr seized in joint op with Maharashtra, says Karnataka HM G Parameshwara; 4 arrested

Maharashtra's anti-drug unit, in a joint operation with Bengaluru police, seized raw materials worth Rs 1.2 crore intended for drug manufacturing. Four individuals were arrested in Maharashtra, Belagavi, and Bengaluru following the apprehension of a key peddler in Mumbai. Karnataka's Home Minister clarified the seized items were precursors, not finished drugs, emphasizing intensified anti-drug efforts.

The Times of India 29 Dec 2025 5:47 am

J&K Tennis Ball Cricket trials on Jan 4, 5

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 28: The J&K Tennis Ball Cricket Association will conduct two-day selection trials for the 36th Senior National Tennis Ball Cricket Championship (Men & Women) at MA Stadium, Jammu, on January 4 and 5. The trials aim to select J&K UT senior teams for the championship scheduled in Nagpur, Maharashtra, from January 19 to 22, 2026. Interested players must report on 4th January at 10:30 am in proper kit to Gulshan Rattan (Incharge, Selection Trials, Mob. [] The post J&K Tennis Ball Cricket trials on Jan 4, 5 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 29 Dec 2025 4:28 am

Veteran Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan gives away hampers to fans at his residence Jalsa

Veteran Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan gives away hampers to fans at his residence Jalsa, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, on Sunday. (PTI)

The Shillong Times 29 Dec 2025 2:37 am

Mumbai man booked after teen nephew rams car into scooter

The Times of India 29 Dec 2025 12:55 am

Vulture released in Pench reserve flies 750 km in 17 days to reach Nashik

Mumbai: A long-billed vulture named J132 that was released in Maharashtras Pench Tiger Reserve earlier this month has travelled nearly 750 km in 17 days and reached close to Anjaneri hills near Trimbakeshwar in Nashik district, officials said on Sunday. The vulture was released on December 11 as part of a conservation programme jointly run [] The post Vulture released in Pench reserve flies 750 km in 17 days to reach Nashik appeared first on The Navhind Times .

The Navhind Times 29 Dec 2025 12:49 am

Mumbais election staffers assaulted, FIR filed

The Times of India 29 Dec 2025 12:12 am

Congress, VBA seal alliance for BMC polls

MUMBAI: The Congress party and Dalit leader Prakash Ambedkar-led Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) on Sunday cemented the alliance for Brihanmumbai Municipal corporation (BMC) elections in Mumbai. According to the alliance agreement, out of total 227 seats of BMC, the VBA will contest the 62 Seats while remaining 165 seats will be contested by the Congress party. The alliance between Congress and VBA was agreed in the presence of Maharashtra Congress President Harshvardhan Sapkal and VBA State Vice President Dr Dhairyavardhan Pundkar. Maharashtra Congress president Harshvardhan Sapkal called this alliance as a new Chapter in state politics. Sapkal said Congress and the VBA had agreed to an alliance for the BMC, while decisions on the remaining 28 municipal corporations in the state would be taken at the local level. He said the announcement, made on the Congress partys foundation day, was significant for the alliance. The alliance between the Congress and the Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi is a natural one. Both parties share the same ideological foundation. Both are committed to constitutional values and to building an India envisioned by the Constitution. Their stance on equality, fraternity, and social justice is identical, and neither party is willing to compromise on constitutional principles, he added. He further said that both the parties allied in 1998 and 1999 elections. Now, after 25 years, we have come together once again. While the process took some time, a new chapter begins from today, Sapkal added. This is not a game of numbers, but a meeting of ideas. Meanwhile, Pundkar said that both parties have come together to stop the divisive and destructive politics of the BJP. He noted that Harshvardhan Sapkal took the first step towards the alliance and maintained a positive approach from the very beginning. Pundkar also said that the party will contest 62 seats in the Mumbai Municipal Corporation. VBA Vice President Siddharth Mokale said that discussions on seat-sharing in any alliance are rarely fully satisfactory, but a consensus must be reached at some point. He stated that positive discussions took place from both sides for the alliance. While the alliance for the Mumbai Municipal Corporation has been announced today, decisions regarding other municipal corporations will be taken positively by the local leadership of both parties, Mokale said.

The New Indian Express 28 Dec 2025 11:48 pm

Ajit Pawar announces NCP-NCP (Sharad Pawar) alliance for upcoming civic body polls in Maharashtra

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar announced that the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and the NCP (Sharad Pawar) faction will contest the Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal elections together. Pawar stated that this alliance aims to bring the family together again and that seat-sharing discussions are underway, with an announcement expected soon.

The Economic Times 28 Dec 2025 10:21 pm

Newlywed Bengaluru Couple Dies By Suicide 2 Days And 1,000 km Apart

A man travelled from Bengaluru to a hotel more than a thousand kilometres away in Maharashtra's Nagpur, where he died by suicide on Saturday. His mother, who accompanied him on the journey, also attempted suicide and remains in critical condition.

NDTV 28 Dec 2025 9:32 pm

Indian-American Sanjay Mehrotra recognised among worlds top executives of 2025

Sanjay Mehrotra, the Indian-American CEO of Micron Technology, has been recognised among the worlds top-performing executives of 2025 by The Economist for steering the company through global challenges and AI-driven opportunities

Mid Day 28 Dec 2025 8:58 pm

AQI Worsens Even as Mumbai Enjoys Cooler Temperatures

The Times of India 28 Dec 2025 8:48 pm

Fadnavis kicks off Maha Marathon 2025 on concluding day of Gadchiroli Festival

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis attended the concluding day of the Gadchiroli Festival and flagged off the Maha Marathon 2025, which saw over 14,000 participants competing in races from 3 km to 21 km, alongside cultural events and sports competitions

Mid Day 28 Dec 2025 8:27 pm

Books over screen time: A 7 pm siren is changing habits in Maharashtras Beed

Beed: Nagapur village in Parli tehsil of Beed district in Maharashtra has launched a unique initiative to inculcate the habit of study among students hooked to gadgets and television. Under the Siren Blows for Study Campaign, students across the village drop their gadgets and pick up their books for two hours of dedicated study every 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 .

The Siasat Daily 28 Dec 2025 6:44 pm

Pharma firms finance president steps down, cites Delhi pollution for decision

Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Ltd has informed the NSE and BSE that its PresidentFinance and senior management personnel, Rajkumar Bafna, has resigned with effect from December 31, citing personal reasons in the regulatory filing

Mid Day 28 Dec 2025 4:43 pm

Mumbai civic polls: Shiv Sena, BJP seat sharing talks in final stages, says minister

Mumbai: Seat-sharing talks between the Shiv Sena and the BJP for the January 15 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections are in the final stages, Maharashtra Minister Uday Samant has said. Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Sawant said it is certain that the polls will be contested by the ruling parties as Mahayuti, and exuded confidence that 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 .

The Siasat Daily 28 Dec 2025 4:38 pm

Seeds of tomorrow will be sown in algorithms: Gautam Adani at AI centre launch in Baramati

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani inaugurated the Sharadchandra Pawar Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence in Baramati, Maharashtra. The Adani Group has partnered with Vidya Pratishthan to enhance AI collaboration, emphasizing the transformative potential of AI for India's progress and capability building.

The Economic Times 28 Dec 2025 2:23 pm

Senior cops' weekly check-ins at police stations boost case detection, cut pendency in Maharashtra

Senior police officers in Maharashtra are now visiting police stations weekly. This initiative is helping solve old cases and reduce pending investigations. The program ensures that case files are reviewed regularly. This has led to increased detection rates and more professional police work. Citizens can also meet officers with their grievances during these visits.

The Economic Times 28 Dec 2025 1:04 pm

Mumbai chawl fire: Woman dies after blaze in Andheri East, 2 others critical

A 45-year-old woman has died from injuries sustained in a chawl fire in Andheri East last week. The blaze, which broke out on December 21, was confined to a single room. Two other residents remain in critical condition in the ICU.

The Times of India 28 Dec 2025 11:06 am

ICAI reschedules CA Intermediate exam Paper 5 for 2026: Check revised date and official notice here

ICAI has rescheduled the CA Intermediate Group II, Paper 5 (Auditing and Ethics) exam from January 15, 2026, to January 19, 2026. This change is due to Maharashtra Municipal Corporation elections. All other exam dates remain unchanged, and existing admit cards will be valid. Candidates should check the official ICAI website for updates.

The Times of India 28 Dec 2025 10:38 am

How Maharashtras natural farming can make India global leader in medicinal, aromatic plants

With strategic policy support, sustainable practices, and robust farmermarket linkages, Maharashtra can help India emerge a trusted global supplier

The Hindu Businessline 28 Dec 2025 10:30 am

Mumbai's high rises springing up with no correlation to precincts or infra

Mumbai's skyline is growing vertically without proper planning, unlike global cities with controlled development. Experts warn that profit is overriding infrastructure and aesthetic considerations, leading to a chaotic urban landscape. Past regulations ensured light and air access, a principle now seemingly abandoned, risking a self-induced disaster for the city.

The Times of India 28 Dec 2025 10:09 am

US condemns killing of Hindu worker, urges Bangladesh to protect minorities

State Departments response came amid growing concern in Washington and among advocacy groups over the killing of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu garment worker in Bangladesh, and reports of a broader pattern of attacks on minority communities

Mid Day 28 Dec 2025 9:48 am

Kuldeep Sengar bail row: Supreme Court to take up CBI plea on December 29

Sengar was convicted in December 2019 in the Unnao rape case and sentenced to life imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 25 lakh. Though granted bail in this case, he will continue to remain in jail as he is serving a 10-year sentence in another CBI case related to murder

Mid Day 28 Dec 2025 9:45 am

Polls open for military-ruled Myanmars first election in five years

Critics charge that the election is designed to add a facade of legitimacy to military rule, which began after the army ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi in February 2021

Mid Day 28 Dec 2025 9:42 am

Aravalli definition row: Supreme Court to hear suo motu case on December 29

Environmentalists have warned that the revised definition could open up vast stretches of the ancient mountain range across Haryana, Rajasthan and Gujarat to mining activities

Mid Day 28 Dec 2025 9:38 am

Zelenskyy calls Putin a man of war after Russia`s deadly attack on Kyiv

The remarks came hours after Russia launched one of its largest aerial assaults on Ukraine`s capital, Kyiv, and surrounding regions, killing at least two people and injuring four others

Mid Day 28 Dec 2025 9:34 am

Gautam Adani to inaugurate Sharad Pawar AI Centre in Baramati, to share stage with members of Pawar family, check details

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani is set to inaugurate the Sharad Pawar Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence in Baramati in Pune district on Sunday. Various members of the Pawar family including the patriarch, Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar will also be present.

DNA India 28 Dec 2025 9:00 am

Mob attack in Bangladesh injures students; James concert cancelled in Faridpur

The incident occurred on Friday night in Faridpur, amid a recent spate of attacks on cultural institutions in the country. In recent weeks, organisations such as Chhayanaut and Udichi Shilpi Goshthi in Dhaka have been vandalised

Mid Day 28 Dec 2025 8:27 am

Indian women get aid in Canada as consulate opens one stop centre in Toronto

The Consulate has set up a 24x7 helpline and said, the new Centre aims to provide critical and timely support to Indian passport holder women

Mid Day 28 Dec 2025 8:24 am

Storm Devin affects over 2,100 flights across the United States

Several major US carriers, including JetBlue Airways, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and United Airlines, were forced to adjust schedules as the storm intensified

Mid Day 28 Dec 2025 8:22 am

Congress to launch MGNREGA Bachao Abhiyan from January 5

The VB-G RAM G Bill, replacing the 20-year-old MGNREGA, was passed in Parliament during the recently concluded Winter Session of Parliament amid vociferous protests by the opposition

Mid Day 28 Dec 2025 8:20 am

IT CEO, woman executive held for employees gang rape in Udaipur

Dashcam footage captures tech firm CEO Jitesh Prakash Sisodia, woman executive Shilpa Sirohi, and her husband Gaurav Sirohi all taking turns to rape the unconscious woman in a moving car

Mid Day 28 Dec 2025 8:17 am

Nats and the age of hate

Rahul unc, you wanna know what ails me, what angers me, what makes me go crazy with helplessness?

Mid Day 28 Dec 2025 6:48 am

Family of junior engineer killed by Maharashtra roadways bus awarded 2.2 crore

A tragic accident claimed the life of a 30-year-old engineer in Mumbai. A speeding MSRTC bus struck him while he stood by his parked scooter. The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal ordered the transport corporation to pay over Rs 2.21 crore to his grieving family, citing driver negligence.

The Times of India 28 Dec 2025 5:53 am

Bicholim woman died due to suffocation: Autopsy report

Sankhali: The post-mortem report of a woman found dead in a tempo in Bicholim has confirmed that she died due to suffocation. Following this, Bicholim police have registered a murder case against Ramesh Teli, who was staying with the woman. The victim Laxmi Shirodkar, a resident of Matne, Dodamarg, Maharashtra, was found dead in a [] The post Bicholim woman died due to suffocation: Autopsy report appeared first on The Navhind Times .

The Navhind Times 28 Dec 2025 1:03 am

43-year-old real estate broker arrested on charges of rape

The Times of India 27 Dec 2025 11:57 pm

Restaurant Owner Lynched After Refusing Liquor, Cigarettes In Maharashtra

A restaurant owner was beaten to death by three persons, who were later apprehended, for allegedly refusing to give them liquor and cigarettes in Maharashtra's Latur district, police said on Saturday.

NDTV 27 Dec 2025 11:18 pm

Doc arrested for sex assault of minor patient

The Times of India 27 Dec 2025 10:48 pm

NCP alliance talks collapse: Ajit Pawar faction demands symbol control for Pune civic polls

Alliance talks between Ajit Pawar's NCP and Sharad Pawar's NCP for the Pune Municipal Corporation elections have failed. The Sharad Pawar faction refused to contest on Ajit Pawar's party symbol. This decision means the NCP (SP) will continue its alliance with the Congress. The discussions had fueled speculation of a political realignment in Maharashtra.

The Economic Times 27 Dec 2025 10:37 pm

Navi Mumbai Woman Strangles Six-Year-Old Girl Because She Wanted Son: Cops

Giving a whole new dimension to the language row in Maharashtra, a woman has strangled her six-year-old daughter, allegedly because the child could not speak Marathi properly.

NDTV 27 Dec 2025 10:24 pm

Mumbai: Former Corporator Changez Multani Joins Sena (UBT)

The Times of India 27 Dec 2025 10:03 pm

Navi Mumbai HORROR: Woman strangles siz-year-old daughter to death over not speaking marathi, was undergoing psychiatric treatment

In a tragic case from Maharashtra, a woman has strangled her six-year-old daughter to death after her child allegedly could not speak Marathi. Police has said that the woman, who live in Navi Mumbai's Kalamboli, killed her daughter on Tuesday, December 24.

DNA India 27 Dec 2025 9:19 pm

Fire erupts at Andheri mall in Mumbai, no injuries reported

The Times of India 27 Dec 2025 9:12 pm

On Camera, Shiv Sena Councillor's Husband Hacked To Death On Busy Road

A group of men allegedly hacked to death the 45-year-old husband of a newly-elected Shiv Sena councillor using various sharp weapons, including a sword, in Khopoli town of Maharashtra's Raigad district on Friday morning, officials said.

NDTV 27 Dec 2025 8:28 pm

Woman Kills 6-Year-Old Daughter For Not Speaking Marathi: Cops

Giving a whole new dimension to the language row in Maharashtra, a woman has strangled her six-year-old daughter, allegedly because the child could not speak Marathi properly.

NDTV 27 Dec 2025 7:23 pm

Alliance talks between NCP(SP) and NCP for Pune civic polls hit dead end

Elections to 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, including Mumbai and Pune, will be held on January 15. The last date to file the nominations is December 30

The Hindu 27 Dec 2025 7:15 pm

2 Sons Kill Parents, Then Jump In Front Of Train Due To Financial Stress: Cops

The probe into the deaths of four members of a family in Maharashtra's Nanded district has revealed that two siblings ended their lives by jumping in front of a train after strangling their parents at home

NDTV 27 Dec 2025 7:06 pm

Aaditya slams BJP over tree-cutting plan for Kumbh Mela 2027 in Nashik

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray was addressing party workers in Nashik ahead of the elections to the Nashik Municipal Corporation, scheduled for January 15

Mid Day 27 Dec 2025 7:01 pm

CDFI demands fast-track trial Anjel Chakma`s `racial killing` case in Dehradun

According to the CDFI, the incident occurred on December 9 2025 at around 6 pm, when Anjel Chakma and his younger brother, Michael Chakma, went to Selakui Market to buy groceries. A group of six local men allegedly harassed the brothers without provocation, targeting them because of their physical appearance

Mid Day 27 Dec 2025 6:25 pm

Aaditya targets BJP over tree-cutting plan for Kumbh, says it wants to bring Raavan Raj

Polls to 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra, including the Nashik civic body, will be held on January 15, while votes will be counted the next day

The Hindu 27 Dec 2025 6:19 pm