Eknath Shinde meets Tiger Shroff after Mumbai firing incident, vows to 'end to this hooliganism'
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday met actor Tiger Shroff at his residence following a firing incident in Mumbai and assured the family of the state government's support. Shinde condemned the incident and said no attempt to threaten or intimidate public figures would be tolerated.
Tiger Shroffs first photos after the firing incident in Mumbais Juhu area have come out, showing the actor with bandages on his arm, shoulder and chest. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde visited his residence and said Tiger suffered injuries from gunpowder and glass shards. Police are investigating the incident, while an alleged claim of taking responsibility for this firing has been circulating on social media but remains unverified.
Maharashtra deputy CM assures support after Tiger Shroff firing
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Maharashtras Deputy Chief Minister Condemns Attack on Tiger Shroff
Deputy CM Eknath Shinde responds to the shooting incident involving Tiger Shroff, assuring swift police action and emphasizing public safety. Maharashtras Deputy Chief Minister Condemns Attack on Tiger Shroff
Tiger Shroff | First Picture Of Tiger Shroff After Attack As Eknath Shinde Meets Actor
The first picture of actor Tiger Shroff after the firing incident in Mumbai has emerged as Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde meets the actor. Tiger Shroff escaped unharmed in the incident, while his driver sustained a hand injury. The Mumbai Police investigation into the firing continues.
Eknath Shinde Meets Tiger Shroff At Home After Juhu Firing Incident
Inside visuals show Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde meeting actor Tiger Shroff at his Mumbai residence following the firing incident in Juhu. Shinde had condemned the attack and assured the actor and his family of the state government's full support. #TigerShroff #EknathShinde #LawrenceBishnoi #Juhu About NDTV (English news channel): NDTV is India's Most-Trusted News Broadcaster with the latest updates in news, sports, entertainment and much more from within India and around the world.
Tiger Shroff Escapes Unhurt After Gunfire In Mumbai | Top News Of The Day: 18th October, 2026
Actor Tiger Shroff escaped unharmed after gunfire was reported in Mumbai's Juhu area. His driver sustained a hand injury, while Mumbai Police launched an investigation to track down the attackers. The incident has raised concerns over celebrity security, with Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde assuring strict action. Here are the top news stories of the day from October 18, 2026.
Maharashtra UCC Panel puts live-in, women's property rights in focus
The seven-member drafting committee panel, headed by retired Supreme Court Justice Ranjana Desai, has opened a website for the people, where 37 questions are being asked and citizens are asked to give in their opinions before November 15. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has already said that the state will bring in a UCC bill during the Winter assembly session in Nagpur at the end of the year.
Defence canteens suspend orders for 3 Old Monk variants after Maharashtra FSSAI action
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Yerawada man dies after falling into drainage pit; safety lapses under lens
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Fadnavis calls Tiger Shroff, assures swift arrest of shooters
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis called actor Tiger Shroff and spoke to him following the firing incident and assured him that the accused would be traced and apprehended at the earliest.
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69-year-old man dies after falling into 10-foot-deep pit at Pune civic work site
Digital Desk | Pune, Oct 18 (IANS) A 69-year-old man died after falling into an 8 to 10-foot-deep pit dug for a drainage line project by the Pune Municipal Corporation in the Yerawada area of Pune in Maharashtra, police said on Sunday. The incident took place around 12.30 p.m. on October 17 near Chitra Chowk vegetable market. The deceased has been identified as Pradeep Pardeshi, a resident of Yerawada. According to police, Pardeshi was walking along the road when an autorickshaw passing nearby allegedly brushed against him, causing him to lose his balance and fall into the excavation pit. Senior Police Inspector Yuvraj Nandre of Laxmi Nagar Police Station told IANS that drainage line work had been underway at the location for the past 15 days. He said barricades had been installed around the excavation site as a precautionary measure. Following the incident, Pardeshi was rushed to Shubhankar Hospital in Yerawada, where he succumbed to his injuries during treatment in the evening. Nandre said the police received information about the incident through a medico-legal case (MLC) intimation on the morning of October 18. Initially, we were informed that a vehicle had skidded and fallen into the pit, resulting in the death of a person. We made some inquiries following the information, he said. The police subsequently contacted the family members of the deceased to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident. After some inquiries, the family members told us that they would visit the police station after performing the last rites and lodge a formal complaint, Nandre said. Police said no formal complaint had been registered in the case so far. Further action will be initiated after the family members approach the police station and submit their complaint, Nandre added. The incident has once again brought attention to safety arrangements at road excavation sites during ongoing civic infrastructure projects.
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RSS social work is most impactful, a source of inspiration for youth: German politician Rahul Kumar
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) On the occasion of the centenary year of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Rahul Kumar, Deputy Head of the city of Frankfurt in Germany and the first person of Indian origin to become an Asian City Parliament member, highly praised the organisations social work in connection with the book Hundred Years Young: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. Asked about his experience with the RSS and which aspects of its work had influenced him the most in the context of the book, the German politician said, The social work of the RSS is the most impactful thing, especially for the youth. Here in Germany, we do not have the RSS; we have the HSS, and it is working here in Europe and in Germany as well. Since I was a child, I have been watching their activities. They organise cultural programmes and take up many projects for the youth. This was very impactful for me and also for my elder brother. Commenting on the book Hundred Years Young: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Rahul Kumar said, This book is perhaps an inspiration for the youth. If they read that a person of Indian origin has become the first Indian Asian City Parliament member in an international city like Frankfurt, it will be an inspiration. My goal was to give this spiritual and inspirational feeling that is in our blood; we have to feel it. In every Indian, in every person of Indian origin, there is the feeling of Bharat Mata, and you have to feel it. And I think then all the challenges that come in the future will not be as difficult as they were earlier. When asked how his personal experiences had helped him understand the RSS better and whether direct dialogue and conversation could help people develop a deeper understanding of the organisation, Rahul Kumar said that to feel the warmth of water, one has to step into the water. Therefore, to know about the RSS or the HSS, one has to connect with people. For me, RSS means Right, Seva and Satsang, he said. On the RSS completing 100 years and its contribution to nation-building, social service, discipline and the development of leadership qualities among the youth, Rahul Kumar said, It has been a long journey, but I think it was not an easy journey for the organisation because they faced many challenges. Completing 100 years while walking on the same path of humanity, service and culture is not easy. So, I feel that completing these 100 years is a big achievement for me, for the RSS and for the entire community as well. On India-Germany relations, Rahul said the ties are very friendly. There are frequent visits of delegations from both sides. I think two months ago the Chief Minister of our state of Hessen was in Maharashtra. He signed state-level agreements. One and a half years ago, I was in India with our state delegation, and we signed several state-level Letters of Intent with Uttarakhand and Haryana. Speaking about Indian culture, Rahul Kumar said they do not live it in the same way as it is lived in India. Festivals like Diwali and Holi mean a lot to us. When we say Diwali and Holi, a smile comes on our face; we can feel the colours and the joy. It is not the same when we talk about some German cultures or German festivals. How will the people living here in Germany or Europe, especially the younger generation, connect with their own country from where our parents came? I think this bridge has been very well built through the HSS, through cultural activities for children, so that they can connect with our values, with where we truly come from. He added, I was nominated as the Deputy Head of the city of Frankfurt just a few weeks ago, so now I have one more role. It is more administrative in natureconnecting people and also solving their problems at the local level. This is something I would like to do because it connects a very large number of people from different communities. So, I think it will be a good opportunity, not only for me but also for all those associated with me, to know more about my culture, my thoughts and my perspectives that I have developed here in Germany, including my projects with India. Rahul Kumar further said, In the last few years, India has had a very good international representation across the world, including in Europe. Everyone knows about our culture and our festivals. But the suggestion I would give, or what I am focusing on for next year, is to connect the youth of the world even more. There are many young people whose parents are from India or who were born in India and later moved to other countries. On how Prime Minister Modis focus on youth empowerment, entrepreneurship and innovation can help India become a developed nation and create new opportunities for the younger generation, Rahul Kumar said, I cannot say how India can become one, because I think India is already among the top countries in the world. Everyone is talking about India, about AI, about the youth, about start-ups and here in Europe and Germany we can see that so many people from abroad are coming to Germany and doing well.
Shiv Sena MP Arvind Sawant criticises Maharashtra government after Tiger Shroff firing incident
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Army's Southern Command troops rehearse combat roles, desert manoeuvres
Digital Desk | Pune, Oct 18 (IANS) The Southern Command of Indian Army showcased operational preparedness and combat effectiveness in the desert terrain in an integrated exercise, an official said on Sunday. The #BattleAxeDivision and #BlackMaceBrigade unleashed their mechanised might across challenging desert terrain sharpening battlefield manoeuvres, rehearsing combat roles and synchronising operations, the Southern Command said in a post on social media platform X. The #IntegratedOperations showcased speed, precision and seamless coordination among combat elements, reinforcing #OperationalPreparedness and combat effectiveness, it added. Earlier, the General Officer Commanding led discussions with officials of the Indian Coast Guard, Maharashtra Police Chief Sadanand Vasant Date and Maharashtra Home Department on emerging security challenges, focusing on boosting civil-military synergy. In a message on X, the Southern Command said, Strengthening a Whole-of-Nation approach to security, HQ Maharashtra Gujarat & Goa (MG & G) Area convened a joint conference under the aegis of the General Officer Commanding, reinforcing coordinated preparedness for emerging security challenges. Bringing together senior stakeholders including DGP Maharashtra, Principal Secretary (Home), ADGP (Int), IG (Sec), FOMA, AOC MAO and DIG Coast Guard, the deliberations focused on Rear Area Security, swift mobilisation and integrated contingency response during war-like situations. The engagement strengthened Civil-Military synergy, inter-agency coordination and collective operational readiness, the post on X said. Meanwhile, the 5th Annual Joint Bilateral Military Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2026 between the Indian Army and the Australian Army is scheduled to start on Monday and last till November 2 in Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala. The aim of Exercise AUSTRAHIND is to promote military cooperation between India and Australia through enhancement of interoperability in conduct of joint sub conventional operations in semi-urban environment in semi-desert terrain under Chapter VII of the UN mandate. The exercise focuses on high degree of physical fitness, joint planning and joint tactical drills. Exercise AUSTRAHIND enables the two sides to share their best practices in tactics, techniques and procedures of conducting tactical operations. The exercise will also facilitate developing bonhomie and camaraderie between soldiers of both the sides.
Supriya Sule questions Home Ministry on Maharashtra firing incidents amid rising crime
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Five killed as car crashes into State transport bus in Maharashtra's Beed district
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Thought they were crackers: Eyewitness recounts firing at Tiger Shroffs car in Mumbai
Maharashtras Law and Order Questioned After Shooting Incident Involving Tiger Shroff
NCP MP Supriya Sule criticizes Maharashtras law and order following a shooting incident involving actor Tiger Shroff. Maharashtras Law and Order Questioned After Shooting Incident Involving Tiger Shroff
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Jammu-based Army officers wife booked for alleged espionage
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On October 18, a shocking gunfire incident occurred involving Tiger Shroff in Mumbai's Juhu area. Fortunately, Shroff remained unharmed, though his driver did suffer injuries, prompting a police investigation. A video emerged featuring a man taking responsibility for the attack, claiming Shroff disregarded warnings. Maharashtra's minister reassured that Shroff is safe and stated that senior police officials are on the case.
A firing incident allegedly targeting actor Tiger Shroffs car in Mumbais Juhu area has prompted the Mumbai Police to form 15 teams to investigate the case. Shroff and his driver were taken to Nanavati Hospital following the incident, with the driver sustaining a gunshot injury. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed police to conduct a swift investigation. Alleged claims of responsibility linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang remain unverified.
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Opposition Slams Maharashtra Govt Over Law And Order After Tiger Shroff Car Firing
Opposition parties in Maharashtra have criticised the state government following a firing incident involving actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai. They allege a deterioration of law and order, citing this and other recent high-profile incidents, and demand a separate home minister.
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Gunshots, screams, people run in panic: Video captures firing at Tiger Shroffs car; watch
Puja pandals across Mumbai Metropolitan Region draw vast weekend footfall
Maharashtra Drought Crisis: IAS, IPS Officers To Donate One Days Salary To Aid Farmers
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Adopt output-based empanelment system for housekeeping services in BMC hospitals in Mumbai: BJP MLA
Maharashtra gambling racket: 11 arrested, cash and vehicles seized in Beed
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Akasa Air extends suspension of Riyadh, Jeddah flights until October 27
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Kolkata stampede: CM Suvendu orders probe into role of temporary home guards
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Maharashtra heatwave: Solapur tops state with 37.9 degrees Celsius
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Five killed in Beed as car trying to avoid potholes collides with bus
The accident occurred around 11 am at Shindewadi Cross Road on the Khamgaon-Pandharpur National Highway in Majalgaon tehsil, around 55 km from the district headquarters, an official said
Ranji Trophy: Saharan Ton Overshadows Gill's Return, Rinku, Arya, Badoni Hit Centuries
Skipper Uday Saharan: Skipper Uday Saharan struck an unbeaten century to rescue Punjab after Shubman Gill's return to the Ranji Trophy lasted just five balls, while Rinku Singh, Priyansh Arya and Ayush Badoni also notched up hundreds on day one of the second round of the prestigious competition on Sunday. In the Elite Group B clash at the new PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh, Saharan's unbeaten 106, laced with 13 fours, lifted Punjab to 269/4 against Chhattisgarh. Rinku's 118 not out, coming off 186 balls and laced with 11 fours and two sixes, pulled Uttar Pradesh out of trouble to 202 Goa, before the latter reached 43/0 in 12 overs. Arya, playing his first game of the season, fell one run short of a maiden double hundred in first-class cricket, while captain Badoni hit 115 not out to put Delhi in command by taking them to 381/4 against Gujarat. Saharan, who captained India to runners-up finish in the 2024 Mens U19 World Cup, used the sweep and the slog sweep to good effect against Chhattisgarh's left-arm spin pair of Dharmendrasinh Jadeja and Ajay Mandal. Openers Vihaan Malhotra (40 off 77 balls) and Harnoor Pannu put on another half-century stand to see off the new ball, before the duo were trapped lbw by Jadeja and Mandal respectively. Gill, playing his first Ranji game of the season before departing for India's tour of New Zealand, came in at number four but fell for one. Mandal drew him forward and beat him through the gate to knock back the stumps. Saharan and Prabhsimran Singh (62 off 133 balls) then rebuilt the innings with a 130-run stand for the fourth wicket. Though Prabhsimran was trapped lbw by Jadeja before tea break arrived, Saharan marched forward to bring up his third first-class hundred off 168 balls. Wicketkeeper-batter Salil Arora (38 not out off 75 balls) ensured Punjab added 71 runs in the final session without further loss. In Elite Group A game at Green Park in Kanpur, Rinku hit his 11th first-class century, his second in successive games this season, to single-handedly drag Uttar Pradesh from 137/9 to 202 against Goa. At Reliance Stadium in Vadodara, Raj Limbani's four-wicket haul helped Baroda bowl out Bihar for 166, before they reached 77/3. At Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium in Srinagar, debutant Kawalpreet Singh fell four runs short of a century but rescued defending champions Jammu and Kashmir, who were all out for 260 in 82.5 overs against Vidarbha. Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh's pacers bowled out Puducherry for 177, with the former finishing on 23/ 2 at stumps. In Elite Group B, a maiden fifty from Manvanth Kumar led a lower-order fightback for Karnataka, who reached 281/8 after birthday boy Jaydev Unadkat and Chetan Sakariya had made early inroads for Saurashtra in Alur. Sibsankar Roy's half-century steered Assam to 228/6 against Tripura, while Andhra spinners Saurabh Kumar and T Vijay bowled out Hyderabad for 275. Andhra were 9 for no loss at stumps and trail by 266 runs. In Elite Group C, without veteran pacer Mohammed Shami, Bengal were bowled out for 184 by Services, but the visitors came back to leave the hosts at 83/5. Sachin Baby's unbeaten 112 rescued Kerala, who reached 245/6 against Odisha. Left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Vicky Ostwal's four-wicket haul helped Maharashtra dismiss Jharkhand for 169, with the hosts reaching 85/3 at stumps at Pune. In Elite Group D, Mumbai bowled out Himachal Pradesh for 140 at Bilaspur and were 107/2 at stumps, and trail by just 33 runs. At the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, left-arm pacer Gurjapneet Singh (4-34) and left-arm spinner and captain R Sai Kishore (4-40) shared eight wickets as Tamil Nadu bowled out Uttarakhand for 134 in 56.2 overs. Avneesh Sudha top-scored for Uttarakhand with 54 off 103 balls, hitting seven fours, while Mayank Mishra chipped in with a patient 33 off 114 deliveries, including hitting a four and two sixes. In reply, Tamil Nadu reached 85/2 in 27 overs at stumps and trail by 49 runs. N Jagadeesan made 37 off 53 balls, while Pradosh Ranjan Paul was unbeaten on 37 off 73 deliveries. Overnight rain in Chennai and a wet outfield delayed the start until 10.30 am, and bad light brought an early end to the day's play at 5.28 pm. Avneesh Sudha top-scored for Uttarakhand with 54 off 103 balls, hitting seven fours, while Mayank Mishra chipped in with a patient 33 off 114 deliveries, including hitting a four and two sixes. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Maharashtra weather update: Yellow alert for rain in 12 districts
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Nanded Police destroy illegal sand mining equipment worth Rs 3.15 crore in major crackdown
Digital Desk | Nanded (Maharashtra), Oct 18 (IANS) In a major crackdown on illegal sand mining, the police in Maharashtra's Nanded have seized and destroyed equipment and materials worth Rs 3.15 crore used for illegal extraction of sand from the Godavari river, officials said on Sunday. The action was carried out on October 16 following instructions from Nanded Superintendent of Police Neelabh Rohan. The operation was conducted under the leadership of Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Manik Bendre, with teams from Nanded Rural, Airport and Mudkhed police stations participating in the coordinated raids. According to an official police statement, simultaneous raids were conducted at several illegal sand extraction points along the Godavari riverbed. During the operation, police seized and destroyed nine large iron boats, each valued at Rs 30 lakh, with a combined value of Rs 2.70 crore. These boats were destroyed through controlled explosions using gelatin sticks after completing the necessary documentation at the spot. One smaller boat worth Rs 15 lakh and a sand extraction engine valued at Rs 3.5 lakh were also destroyed. Moreover, 23 floating rafts, each valued at Rs 50,000, along with 58 brasses of illegally extracted sand, were destroyed by burning and immersing them in the river. Their combined value was estimated at Rs 14.40 lakh. Police also seized a tipper truck loaded with two brasses of sand, valued at Rs 12.10 lakh. The total value of the seized and destroyed material stands at Rs 3.15 crore, according to the police. The process of registering cases under various provisions, including the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), has been initiated at Nanded Rural, Mudkhed and Airport police stations. The operation was supervised by Police Inspectors Ashok Jadhav, Ganesh Karad and Ramdas Shendge, along with their respective teams. Police said such special drives would continue to curb illegal mining, protect the river ecosystem, and prevent revenue losses to the government.
Nashik Police Sub-Inspector dies in road accident, several others injured
Digital Desk | Nashik, Oct 18 (IANS) Nashik Rural Police's Sub-Inspector Vijay Bansidhar Gaikwad died, while several others, including police personnel and devotees, were injured after a road accident near Saptashrungi Gad in the Maharashtra district on Sunday, officials said. According to information provided by the District Information Office, Nashik, police personnel had been deployed at the Nanduri-Abhona T-point to manage traffic and crowds amid a heavy influx of devotees visiting the Saptashrungi Gad temple. During this time, a Maruti Ciaz car, travelling from the Nashik side, hit a motorcycle rider near a speed breaker, approximately 500 metres before the T-point. Following the collision, the car veered onto the wrong side of the road and crashed into an oncoming vehicle. It then rammed into police barricades placed in the middle of the road, hitting personnel deployed on traffic duty. Sub-Inspector Gaikwad, 57, sustained serious injuries, including injuries to his chin and both legs, besides a fracture in his spinal column. He succumbed to his injuries while being taken to the hospital. Police Head Constable Sachin Raut suffered a fracture in his left leg. Devotee Moreshwar Balu Patil, 52, a resident of Mahape in Mumbai, also sustained a fracture in his left leg, while his wife Tejaswi and Gopal Eknath Sonawane suffered minor injuries. The injured were initially taken to a hospital in Vani and later shifted to Nashik for further treatment. The injured police personnel are undergoing treatment at Magnum Heart Institute in Nashik. The Superintendent of Police and District Collector visited the hospital to enquire about the condition of the injured. Two police teams have been formed to trace the driver responsible for the accident. Gaikwad, a resident of Nashik's Adgaon area, was serving with the Nashik Rural Police. The police department is shocked and in a state of mourning over his death. His last rites will be performed in Nashik city.
Five people, including an 11-year-old boy, were killed in a road accident in Maharashtra's Beed district on Sunday morning after their car reportedly swerved to avoid potholes and collided with a state transport bus, police said. The accident took place around 11 am at Shindewadi Cross Road on the Khamgaon-Pandharpur National Highway in Majalgaon tehsil, around 55 km from the district headquarters, an official said.
Bomb threat on Ahmedabad-Hyderabad flight turns out to be schoolgirls prank
The Class 7 student was returning to Hyderabad with other students and teachers on Saturday after a school trip when she made the remark. A cabin crew member who overheard the conversation alerted the pilot, prompting a security alert, a police official said
Salman Khan greets guests at Shaina NC's daughter's engagement ceremony - watch
Salman Khan was among the notable attendees at Shanaya Munots engagement ceremony in Mumbai. The daughter of politician and fashion designer Shaina NC celebrated her special occasion at a gathering that also saw Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and MNS chief Raj Thackeray in attendance.
Tamil Nadu: DRI recovers 137 kg of suspected meth, arrests four in Nagapattinam
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 137 kg of suspected crystal methamphetamine, estimated to be worth over Rs 100 crore, in Tamil Nadus Nagapattinam district. Four people were arrested over an alleged plan to smuggle the consignment to Sri Lanka through a mid-sea transfer
Devendra Fadnavis hits back at Uddhav Thackeray over regime change remarks
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis criticised Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray over his support for regime change remarks. Fadnavis accused Thackeray of abandoning Hindutva and Balasaheb Thackerays ideals
Uddhav Thackeray vs Devendra Fadnavis Over 'Regime Change' Remarks
A fresh political confrontation has erupted in Maharashtra after comments linked to the 'regime change' controversy triggered a war of words between Uddhav Thackeray and Devendra Fadnavis. Thackeray said questioning the government often leads to critics being branded anti-national, while Fadnavis hit back, asserting that no one should call for or wish for a regime change and that the country remains united and strong. The exchange has intensified the political debate surrounding the controversial remarks.
Salman Khan joined the engagement celebrations of Shanaya Munot and Bhavik Merchant at Shanti Bungalow in Mumbai on Saturday. The ceremony was attended by Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde and MNS chief Raj Thackeray.
India bars sugar-based ethanol in 2026-27 tender, cuts maize incentive
The move comes amid concerns over domestic sugar availability and rising prices after poor rainfall in key sugar-producing States, including Maharashtra and Karnataka, raised the risk of lower output
India bars sugar-based ethanol in 2026-27 tender, cuts maize incentive
The move comes amid concerns over domestic sugar availability and rising prices after poor rainfall in key sugar-producing States, including Maharashtra and Karnataka, raised the risk of lower output
Tragic Collision in Maharashtra Claims Five Lives
A devastating crash in Beed, Maharashtra, involving a car and a bus, leaves five dead and one critically injured. Tragic Collision in Maharashtra Claims Five Lives
Pune: Three arrested within eight hours, valuables worth Rs 57.87 lakh recovered
The robbery allegedly took place between 1 am and 1.15 am, when the victim, Bharati Maruti Bhalekar, was asleep. According to Senior Police Inspector Ranjit Jadhav, the accused allegedly broke open the door of her hall, tied her hands and legs, covered her face with a sari and assaulted her
CM Fadnavis meets RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat at Nagpur headquarters
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis visited the RSS headquarters in Nagpur on Sunday and met chief Mohan Bhagwat. The meetings agenda was not immediately known. Fadnavis is also scheduled to campaign for BJP candidate Sudhakar Kohale ahead of the October 23 legislative council elections
Retired bank manager loses Rs39.74 lakh in online share trading fraud
