Maharashtra hub of 'urban Maoist' activities: Government on Special Public Security Act
The law specifies four offences for which an individual can be punished: having membership of an unlawful organisation; a non-member raising funds for such an organisation, assisting in its management or committing an unlawful activity.
EC row: Opposition's fight against 'injustice' will continue, says Aaditya
Aaditya Thackeray alleged that the BJP-led Maharashtra government had been formed with the blessings of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar
Mexico to continue 'mirror' operations with US after reported border shooting
We decided to undertake the mirror operations, which is something that had previously been agreed on
Rajasthan: Dacoit absconding for 26 years arrested in Jhabua
The gang reportedly fled with Rs 1,64,513 in cash
Insect fans want 'bugging' to become the new birding
Israel scrambled jets after flydubai cockpit attack: Report
Reports say fighter jets were ready if aircraft continued towards Tel Aviv
Former German intelligence chief arrested over espionage allegations
Hanning was arrested in Bad Toelz-Wolfratshausen in southern Germany
Bengal bypolls: Over 79 per cent voter turnout recorded
Following his arrest, Congress demanded repolling in both constituencies over alleged irregularities
Rajnath Singh launches first Fleet Support Ship-1
This is a prominent expansion of the shipyards capacity to undertake large and complex platforms
INDIA bloc march to Election Commission ends with opposition leaders detained
In a post on X, Gandhi posted, Gyanesh its done bro. Time to resign
Dont politicise restrictions on bursting of crackers
The order follows directions issued by the Bombay High Court on September 22, 2026, during a suo motu public.
Navratri Colours 2026: Day-Wise List From 11 To 19 October
Navratri 2026 begins on Sunday, 11 October, which makes the colour for Day 1 orange. The nine shades then follow in a fixed order and end with peacock green on Monday, 19 October, a day before Dussehra. In Gujarat and Maharashtra,
For, isnt the world beyond parody?
Every once in a while, Hollywood redeems itself with a blockbuster-budget, Digger, that could be dissected for a decade!
Maharashtra Man Shot Dead Over Property Dispute, Grandfather Among 5 Arrested
During questioning, hotel worker Aniket Jaisingh Ghussar told police Abhay Marathe and his grandfather Motiram Marathe, had been involved in a property dispute for the past few days.
ECI says no party sought meeting till 4 pm amid INDIA bloc protest against CEC
The Election Commission said no political party had sought an appointment with the poll panel until 4 pm on October 6, amid an INDIA bloc protest seeking a meeting with CEC Gyanesh Kumar. The ECI said MPs later sought to meet the Commission but objected to the proposed venue
Maharashtra women face gap between legal rights and land ownership
At TISS consultation, NCW asks whether laws that look good on paper reach the widow, the farmers wife and the elderly woman they were written for...
New freshwater fish species discovered in Maharashtras Western Ghats
Scientists find brand new river fish and bring back another lost for 157 years
JKCAG, NACM delegation meets Assembly Speaker
Srinagar, Oct 6:A joint delegation of the Jammu & Kashmir Climate Action Group (JKCAG) and National Alliance on Community Forest Resources & Minor Forest Produce (NACM) met Speaker of the J&K Legislative Assembly Abdul Rahim Rather in Srinagar on Tuesday. The delegation, led by Dr Raja Muzaffar Bhat, Chairman JKCAG, and Dileep Gode, National Convener NACM, presented a memorandum to the Speaker demanding enforcement of the Forest Rights Act (FRA) in J&K, as thousands of claims filed by people over the last four to five years remain undecided. The delegation consisted of members of the national-level steering committee of NACM from five states: Maharashtra, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand and Himachal Pradesh. The delegation raised issues of pending FRA claims in Poonch district and evictions carried out in Hari village of Surankot a few years ago by the Forest Department. The Jammu & Kashmir Climate Action Group (JKCAG) and National Alliance on Community Forest Resources & Minor Forest Produce (NACM) suggested holding training programmes and workshops for government officials, especially those from the Tribal Affairs, Revenue, Forest and Rural Development departments, as well as community-based organisations. The meeting was held immediately after the conclusion of a two-day National Workshop on the Forest Rights Act in Poonch, which brought together legal experts, environmentalists, civil society members, rights advocates and forest-dependent community representatives from Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Maharashtra, Jharkhand and J&K. The JKCAG and NACM delegation discussed best practices from states such as Odisha, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, where implementation of Individual Forest Rights (IFR), Community Forest Rights (CFR) and Minor Forest Produce (MFP) governance has contributed to rural livelihoods and forest conservation. The J&K Assembly Speaker assured the delegation that he would take up the matter directly with the Chief Minister and the Minister for Forest/Tribal Affairs to prioritise FRA enforcement across all districts of J&K. He also assured the delegation of working towards organising more training workshops and seminars on the legislation. The NACM delegation requested Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather to visit Maharashtra for an on-the-spot assessment of areas where FRA implementation has changed the lives of forest-dwelling tribal communities. In addition to Dileep Gode and Dr Raja Muzaffar Bhat, the delegation members who met the Speaker included Sandeep Minhas from Kullu, Himachal Pradesh; Advocate Virender Kumar from Ranchi, Jharkhand; Kailash Babu from Kandhamal, Odisha; Dr Kishore Moge from Yavatmal, Maharashtra; Keshav Gurnoole from Gadchiroli, Maharashtra; Dr Chitaranjan from Kalahandi, Odisha; Bharat Namdev from Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh; and Owais Mir from J&K.
Best of Opinion: Will GST Council meet give process reforms a push?
From India-US trade negotiations and Maharashtra's drought to GST simplification and public-capital governance, today's pieces examine policy trade-offs and institutional capacity
Seven Tata Trusts file slew of caveats with Maharashtra Charity Chief
Seven trusts under Tata Trusts have filed caveats to be heard ahead of any orders by the Maharashtra Charity Commissioner. Venu Srinivasan and Vijay Singh have raised concerns about governance issues surrounding Noel Tata's leadership. These issues include questions regarding decision-making and participation restrictions in Tata Sons matters. The filings follow existing restrictions on the Sir Ratan Tata Trust's functioning and meetings.
Mumbai Launches Participate Mumbai to Boost Community Engagement in Urban Development
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis launches Participate Mumbai to enhance community involvement in city projects. Mumbai Launches Participate Mumbai to Boost Community Engagement in Urban Development
Maharashtra Minister Urges Water Conservation Amid Severe Shortage
Maharashtras Girish Mahajan emphasizes water management and recycling as the state faces a significant water crisis. Maharashtra Minister Urges Water Conservation Amid Severe Shortage
Maharashtra drought panchnamas to be complete by Oct 12, says minister Bharne
27 leprosy patients get reconstructive care at Wardha medical camp
Maharashtras critical soybean crop faces collapse in Marathwada drought
Veggie Prices Spiral By Over 250% As Drought Squeezes Supply
Groundwater levels drop by 42% in Nagpur division, Chandrapur worst hit at 73%
Dispute over qawwali seats leads to murder of Sena councillor, NCP worker in Buldhana dist
Minor thwarts rape, smashes drunk dads skull with cricket bat
Police Probing Role Of Other Family Members In Murder
Citys 5-year-old math wiz adds fourth world record to his name
All 14 talukas of Amravati declared drought-hit, farmers face natures double blow
Chandrapur bans inter-district, out-of-state fodder movement amid drought
Swine Flu Surge In City: 147 Fresh Cases In Sept
Gosikhurd 96.74% Full, Nag Reservoirs Below 80%; NMC Revives Alternate Water Plan
Officials Bust Alleged Foetal Sex Determination Racket in Maharashtra
The operation followed information that pregnant women from Karnataka were being taken to Jadar Babaladi in Maharashtra for illegal scanning and, allegedly, abortions.
Kolhapur man held for stealing cash from Pune's Kasba Ganapati Temple donation box
Rs952Cr Barrage Proposed On Kanhan As City Eyes Water Security Amid Drought
New GR allows legislators to use local area funds for drought relief works
Kothrud has 60% of Punes redevelopment projects
Maha govt forms study group to tackle drought, fodder shortage
Water Unfit To Drink: HC Orders Probe By Experts
Asks NMC & Amicus To Suggest Experts Within A Week
4-year-old girl kidnapped from Raipur rescued at Mouda toll naka, suspect arrested
Sekhon IAF marathon draws 10,000 participants
Divorce settlement meeting turns violent, two stabbed in Civil Lines
Gang of women steal Rs7 lakh gold jewellery from e-rickshaw
AI is changing business; are you ready for the change?
Accidental death of Lonavla lawyer turns out to be murder, grandfather & 4 other relatives held
Manoj Jarange backs MPSC aspirants, demands 1 lakh/hectare aid and complete loan waiver for farmers
PMC penalises Mangadewadi godown owner Rs6 lakh for fire safety violations
Killers hired to target water-filter plant owner in Shirur, shoot worker instead; 5 held
Activists question eligibility criteria for 4 Maha information commissioner posts
Bawankule directs registration dept to clear 2,316 refund cases in 3-day drive
Microvascular decompression best option for trigeminal neuralgia patients, says neurosurgeon
Safety fears mount over roped-up steel arches in Dighi after recent collapse
Pune airport records 43.9% growth in cargo handling between Jan and Aug this year
Maharashtra Govt approves to increase scholarshipallowance for SC and ST students
Under the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Swayam Yojana, the government has approved a revision of allowances for Scheduled Tribe students
Vasundhara Padyatra begins with a message of environmental conservation
AI-Driven autonomous software testing research earns best paper award at IEEE conference
NGT directs PMC, PMRDA, Gram Panchayats to repair chambers to curb Ramnadi pollution in two months
Farmers' organizations in Maharashtra and Karnataka are resisting the government's early sugarcane crushing proposal. They demand compensation for low recovery and higher prices for sugar and ethanol. A meeting with Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi has been scheduled to discuss these concerns. Crushing immature sugarcane may lead to substantial financial losses for both farmers and sugar mills.
Maharashtras Deputy Mayor Promises Relief for Farmers Amid Drought Crisis
Deputy Mayor Sanjay Ghadi assures farmers of support from the central government during Maharashtras worsening drought conditions. Maharashtras Deputy Mayor Promises Relief for Farmers Amid Drought Crisis
After tribal students protest, Maharashtra govt raises hostel allowances
Since war, America is weaker, Iran stronger, says US scholar
Fatal Chembur tree crash a result of multiple factors, not single failure: Report
Mahayuti feud reaches police station: BJP, Shinde Sena groups file cases in Ulhasnagar
7k cr PNB case: Accuseds plea for release nixed
Nod given, 457 trees to make way for four infra projects
FIR filed against 3 MNS men for assaulting Kalyan deputy station master
Bombay High Court seizes govt employees phone, imposes Rs 10,000 fine for recording proceedings
Maharashtra Seeks Rs 17,500 Crore From Centre For Drought Relief
The state government has also directed the collectors of Sangli, Satara and Pune districts to submit fact-finding reports following a demand to include 10 talukas from these districts in the drought-affected list.
IIT-B may put 1-semester suspension rule for copying on hold at meet on Wednesday
Karnataka: Pilot training aircraft makes emergency landing in Kalaburagi field
The incident occurred in the evening hours at Pala village in the University Police Station limits in Kalaburagi, said officials. The pilot and a trainee co-pilot on board the aircraft are stated to be safe, police said
Fadnavis accuses Congress and its allies of conspiring to bring in ultra-left govt in country
Maharashtra To Pay Rs 5 Lakh Compensation For Deaths In Police Custody
The policy provides for recovery of the compensation amount from the salary or pension of the police officers and personnel: Reports
Community pressure hampered Banganga revival
Man held for making casteist remarks at IITB guest house
Neuberg Diagnostics consolidates its Maharashtra operations with NM Medical
Neuberg Diagnostics has consolidated its operations with NM Medical in Maharashtra to enhance diagnostic and preventive healthcare. This partnership combines their strengths in advanced radiology, pathology, and genomics, providing comprehensive diagnostic services. Neuberg aims to raise significant funds through an IPO in the coming financial year. The collaboration will facilitate the establishment of integrated diagnostic and wellness centers across Maharashtra.
Maharashtra health department to evaluate medical officers on performance for key postings
Two employees of Dubai jewellery firm arrested for Rs 72 lakh gold theft and Rs 50 extortion bid
After blaze engulfs 12 buses, calls grow for dedicated firefighting units at all BEST depots
Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde offers prayers at Puttaparthi
Andhra Pradesh Police arrest two, including Naval employee, for spying for Pakistan
Digital Desk | Vijayawada, Oct 6 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh Counter Intelligence Cell has arrested two persons, including a Naval employee, for allegedly sharing sensitive information about Naval and defence establishments with Pakistan-based intelligence operatives. Annam Sai Varaprasad, a civilian contract driver engaged for Naval officers, was arrested in Visakhapatnam, while Pradeep Mukherjee, a Naval employee at the Visakhapatnam Naval base, was arrested in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The AP Counter Intelligence Cell made the arrests after launching a coordinated operation on October 1 against an alleged espionage module involving 18 suspects, including 13 Naval personnel. Code-named Operation Firewall2026, the operation involved 12 Counter Intelligence teams deployed across 10 states and union territory -- Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Goa, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh and Bihar. The Counter Intelligence Cell said in a statement on Tuesday that it received credible information that certain people in India were allegedly in direct contact with Pakistan Intelligence Operatives (PIOs) and their suspected involvement in an espionage conspiracy prejudicial to national security. The suspects were allegedly collecting and sharing the sensitive/classified information relating to defence establishments and strategic locations in Visakhapatnam and other parts of the country was collected and shared through encrypted communication channels. The Counter Intelligence Police Station in Vijayawada registered a case on September 2 under Sections 61(2), 147 and 148 read with Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Sections 17 and 18 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, and Section 3 of the Official Secrets Act, 1923. Counter Intelligence teams worked in coordination with the concerned state Anti-Terrorism Squads, Naval officials and local police. They examined the alleged involvement of the 18 suspects and seized electronic gadgets following legal procedures. Two of the suspects were arrested after their role was established prima facie in this case, while investigation into the remaining suspects is continuing. Annam Sai Varaprasad, a civilian contract driver engaged for Naval officers, was arrested for his involvement in sharing sensitive/classified information relating to Naval/Defence establishments with a Pakistan-based intelligence operative and received money in connection with it. He was sent to judicial remand until October 14 and is currently lodged in District Jail, Visakhapatnam. Pradeep Mukherjee, a Naval employee at the Visakhapatnam Naval base, allegedly shared an OTP to activate a WhatsApp account used by a PIO, communicated with PIOs and shared sensitive information relating to Naval and defence establishments. After obtaining a transit warrant from a local court in Coimbatore, the Counter Intelligence Cell produced Mukherjee before the jurisdictional court in Vijayawada. He was sent to judicial custody until October 14 and is currently lodged in District Jail, Vijayawada. The Counter Intelligence Cell said the investigation into the remaining suspects was continuing and that further details would be disclosed at an appropriate time, keeping in view the requirements of the investigation and national security.
FDA steps up crackdown on adulterated sweets, edible oil ahead of festivals
The Maharashtra FDA is intensifying its crackdown on adulterated, counterfeit and unsafe food ahead of Navratri and Diwali following an FSSAI directive. Checks will focus on sweets, milk products, edible oils, snacks, beverages and other festive foods
Maharashtra Intensifies Fight Against Drug Trafficking in Meeting with NCB Chief
NCB Chief Anurag Garg meets Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis to discuss strategies to combat drug trafficking and promote a drug-free state. Maharashtra Intensifies Fight Against Drug Trafficking in Meeting with NCB Chief
Petrol Pump Sealing Turns Fatal For Indian Oil Employee
An Indian Oil employee, Mahesh Shelke, was stabbed to death in Hingoli, Maharashtra, while his team was sealing a petrol pump. An argument with the pump owner's family escalated into violence, leading to Shelke's death. Police are investigating and searching for the accused.
