Kolkata-basedsolar power solutions companybags 64.95 croreMaharashtra State electricityproject
As part of this program Jupiter will also launch afarmerawareness initiative through WhatsApp, SMS campaigns, and regional engagement networks to educate beneficiaries about the schemes benefits
Mumbai: Biker rides over cops foot during check, FIR filed
Regional saffron: on Maharashtra politics
BJP is on the ascent in Maharashtra; so is Chief Minister Fadnavis
Maharashtra civic poll results a bittersweet moment for BJP, Shiv Sena
BJP and Shiv Sena are locked in a power struggle for key posts in municipal corporations across Maharashtra, including Mumbai, Thane, Kalyan-Dombivli, and Ulhasnagar. While Shiv Sena seeks mayoral positions in Mumbai, BJP is demanding similar control in Thane, where it holds significant sway. This tussle highlights growing unease within Shiv Sena over the BJP's expanding influence.
Devendra Fadnavis Showcases Maharashtras $1 Trillion Roadmap At Davos 2026
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said Maharashtra has emerged as India's gateway for foreign investment and will keep on attracting large investments across regions and sectors.
YouTuber stopped at airport over LOC, couldnt take UK flight
Lottery On Thursday To Decide Reservation For 29 Mayoral Posts In Maharashtra
An official from the UDD said, Under the 74th Constitutional Amendment, the mayoral post must rotate among various categories, including Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and women.
Maharashtra to see more Davos pacts this year, great interest in Mumbai too: Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis anticipates significant investment commitments at Davos for the development of 'Third Mumbai'. He highlighted the state's strong response and expects more MoUs this year, particularly for the ambitious project creating specialized cities within a 675 sq km area.
Fixes & upgrade to reallocation of party offices, major makeover underway at BMC headquarters
Not confined in 5-star hotel, waiting for Mahayuti mayor
Karnataka to hold Bangalore civic polls with ballot papers instead of EVMs
Elections in Greater Bengaluru Authority will be held after May 25 using ballot papers, Karnataka State Election Commissioner G S Sangreshi said. Zilla and Taluk Panchayat polls later this year will also follow the ballot paper system in Karnataka
Mumbai civic body cancels health plan tender after bidder moves court alleging unfair terms
Now, Mumbais Lokhandwala Complex in redevelopment mode, to grow taller
ICG airlifts critically ill patient from Agatti Island to Kochi
The Indian Coast Guard carried out a swift medical evacuation from Agatti Island in Lakshadweep after receiving an urgent request to save a critically ill patient. An ICG Dornier aircraft was converted into a mobile ICU and flew the patient safely to Kochi for treatment
Bombay high court sets aside preventive detention order over unexplained delay & vague reasoning
Mumbai BMW hit-&-run: Prosecution submits draft charges against bizman
Mayor & key panel polls likely to delay BMC budget
Delhi HC reserves order on Lalu`s plea to quash CBI FIR in land-for-job `scam`
Delhi High Court has reserved its order on RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadavs petition seeking to quash the CBI FIR and chargesheets in the land-for-jobs case. Yadav has argued that the probe is invalid without prior sanction under the Prevention of Corruption Act
At least seven killed, several injured in explosion at restaurant in Kabul
The explosion appeared to have hit a restaurant in the Shahr-e-Naw district of the Afghan capital. In the first few minutes after the blast, a police spokesman, Khalid Zadran, had identified the facility affected as a hotel
Gutkha worth Rs 72.93 lakh seized in raids across Nanded and Hingoli
During early-morning raids in Hingoli, a police team recovered gutkha valued at Rs 14.67 lakh from three vehicles and booked two persons under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Food Safety and Standards Act, an official said
Biker assaulted by six in road rage incident in Mumbai, one arrested
Karnataka Opposes Maharashtras Petition on Border Dispute
CM Siddaramaiah reassures Karnataka citizens about unregistered voters, affirming Congress's commitment to include all genuine voters during the Special Intensive Revision.
Nitin Nabin becomes new BJP National President; to take charge on Tuesday
Nitin Nabin is set to take over as the BJP National President after 37 valid nomination papers were filed in his favour. The Bihar MLA, backed by PM Narendra Modi and top BJP leaders, will succeed JP Nadda and is likely to be sworn in on Tuesday
`Country is young, so is BJPs national president: Anurag Thakur on Nitin Nabin
As the BJP starts the process to elect its new national president, senior leaders have submitted nomination papers for 45-year-old working president Nitin Nabin. Party leaders say the move reflects the BJPs focus on youth leadership and organisational strength
Tech Medical College Ground: Defending champions Madhya Pradesh, hosts Odisha, Karnataka, West Bengal, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh made it to the quarterfinal stage of the Womens National Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2026 as teams wrapped up the league stage and confirmed their places in the last-eight stage. With the league stage now concluded, the tournament moves into the quarterfinal phase on Tuesday. At the Hi-Tech Medical College Ground in Bhubaneswar, Madhya Pradesh will face Maharashtra, while Odisha will take on Rajasthan. Meanwhile, at the KT Cricket Academy in Barunei (Khordha), Karnataka, West Bengal will clash with West Bengal in the morning, followed by Gujarat versus Andhra Pradesh in the afternoon. As the tournament moves into the knockout stage, the competition is expected to intensify, highlighting the exceptional skill, determination, and sporting spirit of Indias women cricketers with visual impairments. Action on the third day of the Womens National Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2026 saw commanding performances across venues in Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, and Khordha. At Nimpur Cricket Ground, Cuttack, Rajasthan Women delivered a dominant batting performance, scoring 230/1, and went on to defeat Kerala Women by 47 runs. In the afternoon fixture at the same venue, Madhya Pradesh Women registered a convincing nine-wicket victory over Tamil Nadu Women, chasing down the target comfortably in under nine overs. At the KT Global School Ground, Khordha, Andhra Pradesh, Women showcased a flawless run chase, defeating Chandigarh Women by 10 wickets in the morning match. Later in the day, Odisha Women continued their strong form, overcoming Bihar Women by eight wickets with a brisk chase. At Nimpur Cricket Ground, Cuttack, Rajasthan Women delivered a dominant batting performance, scoring 230/1, and went on to defeat Kerala Women by 47 runs. In the afternoon fixture at the same venue, Madhya Pradesh Women registered a convincing nine-wicket victory over Tamil Nadu Women, chasing down the target comfortably in under nine overs. Also Read: Live Cricket Score At the nearby Paramount Sporting Club in Bhubaneswar, Gujarat Women successfully chased down Jharkhand Womens total to win by seven wickets. The final match of the day saw Karnataka Women post the highest score of Day 3, defeating Delhi Women by 60 runs in a high-scoring contest. Article Source: IANS
CBI arrests HPCL sales officer for accepting Rs 1-lakh bribe in Maharashtra
The sales officer has been accused of allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh from a complainant in connection with the handover of an HPCL retail outlet. The Central Bureau of Investigation said that they registered a case on January 16 against the accused following a written complaint
Locals protest halts retaining wall work at Mt Mary church
The squeeze play: How BJP is shrinking space for regional parties - decoded
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is strategically shrinking the political space for regional parties across India. Recent election results in Maharashtra, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh demonstrate the BJP's success in weakening rivals through fragmentation, welfare schemes, and narrative control. While regional parties persist, their ability to translate state power into national influence has significantly diminished.
Mumbai will get Mahayuti mayor, no new political equations: Shinde
Mumbai: Mumbai will have a Mahayuti mayor, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Monday, January 19, dismissing reports of new political equations after the results of civic polls were declared last week. Similarly, mayors of the Mahayuti alliance will be installed in those civic bodies where the Shiv Sena and Bharatiya Janata Party 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 .
Three Ambala schools receive bomb threats, cops term it as hoax after probe
According to the police, two of the schools are located in Ambala Cantt, while the third is in Ambala City. Bomb disposal and police teams conducted detailed searches of the school premises as a precaution
Maharashtra businesses weigh relocation amid rising costs and export challenges
High industrial land prices, rising logistics and energy costs, and congestion at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust are reducing cost competitiveness
PM Modi welcomes UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Both leaders also travelled together in the same car from the airport, showcasing their longstanding friendship and the multi-faceted partnership between the two countries. This is the UAE President`s fifth visit to India over the past decade
Shinde will honour mandate for Mahayuti in BMC: Shiv Sena
Mumbai: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is clear that the Shiv Sena will honour the mandate for the BJP-led Mahayuti in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), sources said on Monday, January 19. They also remarked that the shifting of 29 corporators-elect of his party to a five-star hotel in Mumbai was being unnecessarily hyped. 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 .
Indian tourists shout Jai Maharashtra in Paris, get criticised
Mumbai: A viral video showing a group of Indian men chanting slogans like Jai Maharashtra, Jai Shiv Sena and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj ki Jai near a street performer in Paris has sparked outrage on social media over public conduct. Shot in the crowded Montmartre area of the French capital, the viral video shows one man 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 .
India to grow 6.4 percent in 2026-27, remain fastest-growing major economy: IMF
The IMF estimates India`s economy to grow by 7.3 per cent in 2025, followed by 6.4 per cent in both 2026 and 2027, significantly outperforming global and advanced economy averages
China records lowest birth rate in 2025 as population falls for 4th year: Report
Chinas birth rate hit a record low of 5.63 per 1000 in 2025, with population declining by 3.39 million for the fourth consecutive year. Despite demographic challenges, the economy grew 5 percent, aided by a record 1.2 trillion dollar trade surplus, though growth slowed to 4.5 percent in Q4
Running by memory and sound: Amarjeet Singh Chawlas 269-marathon journey at Tata Mumbai Marathon
Mumbai: Author Devdutt Pattanaik inaugurates the first edition of VIBGYOR literature fest
The inaugural VIBGYOR Literature Festival, held at VIBGYOR High, Malad East, was inaugurated by author Devdutt Pattanaik. Organized by the VIBGYOR Group of Schools, the event aimed to foster curiosity and creativity beyond the classroom.
EU leaders vow to uphold Greenlands sovereignty against US pressure
European leaders reaffirmed support for Denmark and Greenlands sovereignty after US President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on European countries to push a Greenland deal, warning that the move risks straining transatlantic relations amid rising Arctic security concerns
Don`t think Kashmiri Pandits want to live in Valley permanently: Farooq Abdullah
The former Jammu and Kashmir CM expressed scepticism about whether the migrated community would want to come back, considering they have built new lives where they currently reside in other parts of the country, with their children engaged in employment and education
Maharashtra civic elections: Surgeon enters politics, wins ward 8 in PCMC polls
Dr Suhas Kamble, joint replacement specialist with three decades of experience, elected from Bhosari on BJP ticket; he defeated three-time corporator and former standing committee chairman Seemant Savale by 256 votes, polling 12,618 votes to Savales 12,362.
Punekars shun NCP factions as BJP sweeps Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad civic polls
Analysts say frequent alliance shifts damaged Pawar family credibility; the latest PCMC election became a direct contest between the BJP and the Ajit Pawar-led NCP faction
Gaza Board of Peace`: Countries must commit 1 bn dollars for permanent seat
According to officials from the United States (US), the initiative seeks to bring together a coalition of nations to work on peace-building efforts under a charter that emphasises stable governance and long-term peace in conflict-affected regions
Opinion: Opinion | Pawars, Thackerays, Congress: One By One, Maharashtra Is Moving On
The BJP's victories across regions (it won 23 of the 29 corporations), including the country's plum municipality, the cash-rich BMC, shows how deeply it has dug roots in a state once synonymous with the Congress, the Pawars and the Thackerays.
World Economic Forum: Indian founders launch Rs 10,000 crore clean-energy platform LNK Energy
World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026: LNK Energy, a new clean energy platform, has been launched by three Indian entrepreneurs. An initial investment of Rs 10,000 crore is planned over the next five years. The company will begin operations with a solar cell and module plant in Maharashtra. LNK Energy will focus on advanced manufacturing, green fuels, and renewable energy generation.
After BMC Election Flop, Congress Insists On Solo Show For 12 District Polls
The Congress - which contested last week's Maharashtra municipal elections on its own and finished a surprising third, albeit well behind arch-rival BJP and its ally, the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena - will now also go it alone for 12 district polls.
Spirit, speed and smiles define the Mumbai Marathon
The Mumbai Marathon 2026 saw over 69,100 participants, including Aamir Khan with his family, take to the streets. The event highlighted various social causes and showcased creative costumes, with participants emphasizing the city's vibrant spirit and the joy of community running.
Mumbai's mayoral race is wide open after the BMC elections, with the BJP emerging as the single largest party. While Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS allied, the BJP's strong performance challenges traditional narratives. The Eknath Shinde-led Sena is eyeing the mayor's post, sparking intense political maneuvering and speculation about power-sharing within the ruling alliance.
Greenland will be free of Russian threat, says US President Donald Trump
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Sunday (local time) spoke with Trump on the security situation in Greenland and the Arctic, amid Washington`s threat to impose 10 per cent tariffs on Denmark and European Union countries
125 persons suffer from food poisoning at pre-wedding event in Thane
Thane: As many as 125 persons took ill due to suspected food poisoning during a pre-wedding function in Maharashtras Thane district, police said on Monday. A haldi (turmeric application) ceremony was held on Sunday evening at a housing complex under Khadakpada police station limits in Kalyan town, where guests were served food. Shortly after the 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 .
Maharashtra: Two VBA corporators-elect extend support for Shiv Sena in Ulhasnagar civic body
Two newly-elected corporators from Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi have extended their support to the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena in the Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation. This move consolidates the Shiv Sena's position in the civic body. The corporators met Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and handed over letters of support.
125 Persons Suffer From Food Poisoning At Thane Pre-Wedding Event
As many as 125 persons took ill due to suspected food poisoning during a pre-wedding function in Maharashtra's Thane district, police said on Monday.
Dilip Ghosh criticizes TMC over fund mismanagement and lack of transparency
No central government has given as much funding to Bengal as the Modi government has. Funds are coming in, but nobody knows where they are going; there is no accountability for how they are being spent. said BJP leader Dilip Ghosh
US-based rights group says it has verified 3,919 deaths in Iran protests
The death toll exceeds that of any other round of protest or unrest in Iran in decades, and recalls the chaos surrounding the 1979 revolution
Spain train tragedy: 21 dead as derailed high-speed train hits oncoming service
The tail end of an evening train between Malaga and Madrid with some 300 passengers went off the rails near Cordoba at 7:45 pm local time and slammed into a train with some 200 passengers coming from Madrid to Huelva, another southern Spanish city, according to rail operator Adif
China meets 5 per cent growth target in 2025 as exports offset domestic slowdown
That was the slowest quarterly growth since late 2022, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The economy, the world`s second largest, grew at a 4.8 per cent annual pace in the previous quarter
I will return to Iran, says exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi amid unrest
Pahlavi said a future democratic Iran would abandon its nuclear military ambitions, end support for terrorist groups, normalize relations with the United States, recognize Israel, and emerge as a stabilizing force in the Middle East and a reliable partner to the global community
Kerala: Elderly couple stabbed to death, grandson injured in Palakkad
The accused, Muhammad Rafi of Ponnani, the couple`s son-in-law and the child`s father, is absconding and police have launched a search to nab him
Indias automobile exports surge 24 per cent in 2025, cross 63 lakh units
Indias automobile exports rose 24 percent in 2025 to 63.25 lakh units, driven by strong demand for passenger vehicles, two-wheelers and commercial vehicles, according to SIAM data. Maruti Suzuki led passenger vehicle exports, accounting for 46 percent of the total
Air quality turns severe in Delhi as AQI crosses 400
According to the data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the ITO area was recorded at 434, placing it in the severe category
Tata Mumbai Marathon a crowdpuller
Jammu & Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah impressed onlookers by completing the Mumbai Half Marathon in under two hours. Meanwhile, a Japanese Embassy minister donned a popular anime character costume to foster cultural ties. Officials also showcased their endurance, with one completing his 21st consecutive half marathon and another finishing the full marathon.
Tata Mumbai Marathon: Record 65,000 runners turn city roads into running track
Mumbai's 21st Tata Mumbai Marathon saw a record 65,000 participants, including a surge in full marathon runners, benefiting from a comfortable 21C morning and the new Mumbai Coastal Road. Despite some hydration station shortages on the new stretch, the event celebrated diverse participants and international runners, highlighting the city's vibrant spirit.
Donald Trump invites PM Modi to Gaza Peace Board under new plan
US Ambassador Sergio Gor shared President Donald Trumps letter inviting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to join the proposed Gaza Board of Peace, part of a new US-led plan to stabilise Gaza
The worlds best filmmakers live here
There is a case to be made that films like Dhurandhar are better than Citizen Kane, The Godfather, and Seven Samurai
Newly elected corporators need to get cracking
BMC corporators, pay attention to our roads, especially sidewalks that need repairs, work and paint at junctures. Agencies come together to see if a little slope on pavements can make walking easier for senior citizens who cannot climb those Everest-high pavements in several places
Two killed, dozens injured in Russian drone strikes across Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sumy, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Zaporizhia, Khmelnytskyi and Odesa regions were targeted in an assault involving more than 200 drones
Pakistan: Blaze in Karachi kills six people, injures 20 others
Rescue officials said the victims died due to suffocation caused by dense smoke inside the building, and the injured, several of whom are reported to be in critical condition, were shifted to Civil Hospital Karachi
Donald Trump says its time for new leadership in Iran
Trump further denounced Khamenei personally, calling him a sick man who should run his country properly and stop killing people, and described Iran as the worst place to live anywhere in the world because of poor leadership
AAP, Congress leaders booked over AI-generated images on Manikarnika Ghat
The ghat is among the oldest and most sacred cremation grounds in Hinduism. Reacting to the FIR against him, AAPs Singh claimed the redevelopment work had caused destruction at Manikarnika Ghat
Techie dies after car plunges into water-filled pit in Greater Noida
The deceased was identified as Yuvraj Mehta, a resident of Tata Eureka Park society in Sector 150. He was working as a software engineer with a reputed company in Gurugram and was returning home from work at the time of the incident, police said
Jharkhand: 7 killed, 80 injured as bus overturns in Latehar district
Two persons died during treatment in hospital, another official said. In a post on X, Chief Minister Hemant Soren asked the Latehar deputy commissioner to provide appropriate medical facilities to the injured
BMC power play: Eknath Shinde signals hard bargain, BJP short of numbers; mayors post in focus
In a bold statement, Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde declared that the prestigious mayoral seat in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will be secured by the Mahayuti alliance, even though his party holds fewer seats than the Shiv Sena (UBT).
Mumbai's mayoral election date is set for January 29 or 30, following a lottery on January 22 to determine the category. Discussions on power-sharing within the BMC are expected to continue throughout the month. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is in Davos for the World Economic Forum, focusing on attracting investments and boosting Maharashtra's economy.
Mumbai Weather: Sunny Skies, Comfortable Temperatures, and Air Quality Update for January 19
Mumbai anticipates a pleasant winter day on January 19, 2026, with sunny skies and comfortable temperatures around 26C. While yesterday's air quality was poor, today's forecast suggests clear and calm conditions. Residents are advised to consider masks for early morning commutes due to lingering pollution. The week ahead promises steady sunshine with gradually warming afternoons.
Tata Mumbai Marathon finish line a joyful milestone for these senior citizens
Tata Mumbai Marathon: Can and able! Disabilities no match for indomitable spirit
Ex-Aaditya aide wins where many Shinde Sena veterans couldnt
At Tata Mumbai Marathon, runners turn the spotlight on strays and the citys green lung
No one wants BJP mayor: Raut hints Shinde netas may go back to Uddhav
Water supply disrupted in south Mumbai after pipeline leak
Mumbai: 2 bullets fired on separate floors in Andheri building
More leopards seen in Navi Mumbai, experts blame shrinking forests
Maharashtra: 20-year-old man from Thane found dead in well
Bangladeshi national and Mumbai airport staffer arrested for smuggling gold dust worth Rs 2 crore
