NCB seized 1.33 lakh kg of drugs worth about 2,000 crore in 2025
During the year, the agency also busted six drug laboratories operating in Rajasthan, Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Madhya Pradesh
CongressBJP embrace to gain power in Maharashtra civic body
State leaders warn action against local leaders who formed alliance
Form special cell to deal with black magic, HC tells govt.
Division Bench of Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar and Justice Syam Kumar V.M. suggests this while hearing a public interest litigation filed by the Kerala Yukthivadi Sangham seeking a legislation similar to those enacted in Maharashtra and Karnataka to prohibit such harmful rituals
Congress senior leader dies after stabbed inside mosque in Maharashtra
Akola: Maharashtra Congress vice president Hidayatullah Patel, who was stabbed at a mosque in Akola district, succumbed to his injuries during treatment on Wednesday morning, January 7, police said. The alleged attacker has been arrested, they said. The 66-year-old was attacked with a sharp weapon by the accused over an old enmity at around 1.30 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 .
Who was Hidayatullah Patel? Maharashtra Congress vice president dies after being stabbed at mosque
Hidayatullah Patel was attacked with a sharp weapon by the accused over an old enmity.
Eggs thrown at AIMIMs Imtiaz Jaleel while campaigning in Maharashtra
Maharashtra: An angry mob attacked former Aurangabad MP and All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader Imtiaz Jaleel while campaigning for the municipal polls at the Baijipura Jinsi area of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, on Wednesday, January 7. Jaleel was inside his vehicle when people carrying black flags threw eggs and attempted to stop his vehicle. They 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 .
Jammu and Kashmir: Fresh snowfall in Bhaderwah delights tourists, boosts winter
Fresh snowfall in the higher reaches of Bhaderwah valley in J&Ks Doda district delighted tourists, many of whom experienced snow for the first time. Visitors from different parts of the country, particularly Maharashtra, said they witnessed snowfall for the first time, describing it as a pleasant surprise
Delhi: Two dead, one critical after car rams taxi near Siri Fort
Two people died and one was critically injured after a car hit a taxi on August Kranti Marg near Siri Fort in south Delhi early Wednesday. The impact of the collision left all three occupants of the taxi, including its driver, with severe injuries
PM Modi speaks to Israeli PM Netanyahu, exchanges views on regional situation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to exchange New Year greetings and discuss ways to strengthen the India-Israel Strategic Partnership. The leaders also shared views on the regional situation and reaffirmed zero tolerance towards terrorism
Old Video of Mumbai Bar Raid Falsely Shared as One of Temple in UPs Gorakhpur
The video dates back to 2021 and shows a police raid on a dance bar in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
BJP respects ex-CM Vilasrao Deshmukh as he played key role in making of Maharashtra: Fadnavis
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis statement comes in the wake of a controversy over State BJP chief Ravindra Chavan's recent remarks that the memories of Vilasrao Deshmukh would be wiped out from his hometown Latur
After Congress, A BJP-AIMIM Tie-Up? Maharashtra Throws Up Another Surprise
The local unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had entered into a direct alliance with the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) in the Akot Municipal Council of Akola district, triggering a fierce political debate.
Maharashtra Bank Holidays in 2026 - Complete list
Check out the detailed state-wise (Maharashtra) list of bank holidays in India for 2026 on businessline
Temple theft busted: 2 arrested for stealing Rs 50k from donation box in Mumbai
Kandivali Police have arrested two men for breaking into a Shankar temple on SV Road and stealing Rs 50,000 from the donation box. The accused, Prashant Chorat and Ali Raza Khan, were apprehended after CCTV footage revealed their movements. The duo is also suspected of a similar temple theft in Malad East.
Fresh Snowfall Covers Higher Reaches Of J&Ks Bhaderwah, Delights Tourists
Bhaderwah/Jammu, Jan 7: Fresh snowfall in the high-altitude areas of Bhaderwah in Jammu and Kashmirs Doda district delighted tourists, who had flocked to the picturesque valley in anticipation of the precipitation, turning their long-awaited wishes into reality. Visitors from different parts of the country, particularly Maharashtra, said they witnessed snowfall for the first time, describing it as a pleasant surprise. Tourists converged in large numbers at Guldanda (9,555 feet), Panj Nallah (10,200 feet) and Chattargalla (10,500 feet) along the BhaderwahPathankot [] The post Fresh Snowfall Covers Higher Reaches Of J&Ks Bhaderwah, Delights Tourists appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Maharashtra civic polls: AIMIM councillors support BJP-led front in Akot
Politics continues to throw up unlikely alliances. After councillors from the rival Congress supported the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to wrest control of the Ambernath Municipal Council from the Shiv Sena, the BJP has now stitched together an equally surprising alliance which includes councillors from the Asaduddin Owaisi-led AIMIM in Akot to secure control of 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 .
Pune Porsche car crash: SC notice to Maharashtra government on bail pleas of 2 accused
The Supreme Court has asked the Maharashtra government to respond to bail pleas from two individuals arrested in the Pune Porsche car accident case. The accident in May 2024 claimed two lives. Aditya Avinash Sood and Ashish Satish Mittal were arrested last year. Their blood samples were allegedly used in tests related to the accident.
Maharashtra Congress VP Hidayatullah Patel Dies After Being Stabbed at Mosque
Patel (66) was attacked with a sharp weapon by the accused over an old enmity at around 1.30 pm on Tuesday after he offered namaz at a mosque
In Ambernath, the Congress suspended its corporators and block president for aligning with the BJP-led Ambernath Vikas Aghadi to form the civic administration, sidelining the Shiv Sena. This rare local alliance between rivals occurred despite the Shiv Sena emerging as the single largest party in the municipal elections.
Jeev Sabha backs 'catch-vaccinate-sterilise-release' model to save strays
A citizen-led platform, Jeev Sabha, presented a humane, science-based alternative to the Supreme Court's order on stray dogs. They advocate for the 'catch-vaccinate-sterilise-release' model, emphasizing its effectiveness in reducing dog bites and rabies through a four-pronged framework, including scaled-up ABC and vaccination programs.
Yemen: Saudi-led coalition airstrikes kill four civilians in Al-Dhale
At least four civilians were killed and six injured in Saudi-led coalition airstrikes on Yemens al-Dhale province, hospital sources said
BJP-AIMIM Alliance In Maharashtra's Akot? Imtiyaz Jalil Says No Tie-Up At Any Cost
Report says the BJP has entered into post-poll alliances with the AIMIM in some municipal councils in Maharashtra including Akot Municipal Council in Akola district.
BJP-Congress Unite To Keep Team Shinde Out Of Power In Maharashtra Town
The political developments in the Ambernath Municipal Council of Thane district have triggered a major churn not only in the local politics but also across Maharashtra.
Delhi: Five arrested for stone-pelting during demolition drive near mosque
Delhi Police arrested five people after stone-pelting broke out during an anti-encroachment demolition drive near a mosque in the Turkman Gate area. As the demolition got underway, a large number of residents gathered outside the mosque, raising slogans and protesting against the action
Maharashtra civic polls: Fadnavis rejects BJPs local tie-ups with Congress, AIMIM
While BJP leaders defended the moves as necessary for stable governance, the Shiv Sena criticised them as unethical and opportunistic
BJP forms alliances with Congress, AIMIM in civic bodies; Fadnavis rejects tie-ups, warns action
The BJP has formed post-poll alliances with rivals Congress and AIMIM in some Maharashtra municipal councils, notably in Ambernath and Akot, to secure control of local bodies after recent civic elections. These tie-ups sidelined ally Shiv Sena in Ambernath and brought together multiple ideologically opposed parties at the local level.
Badlapur sexual assault case whistleblower joins NCP
Ms. Chendvankar later contested the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly polls from Murbad constituency in Thane district on the MNS ticket but faced defeat
Mumbai: Cop-couples son skates his way to national glory
A 10-year-old son of two Mumbai police officers achieved national glory, securing a gold and bronze at the SGFI National Skating Championship. Om Sainath Shinde triumphed in the under-11 category despite competing in Gwalior's cold weather. His rigorous training schedule, starting at 3:30 am, and his coach's guidance are credited for his success, fueling his Olympic aspirations.
Dont force BJP to open pages from past: Maharashtra Minister Bawankule to Ajit Pawar
Mr. Bawankule reminded Mr. Pawar of the mutual decision taken in the coordination committee of Mahayuti before the civic polls that even if alliance partners contest the polls separately, they will not criticise each other during campaigning
International Sufi Caravan chief Mufti Manzur Ziyaee condemns attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh
International Sufi Caravan head Mufti Manzur Ziyaee has strongly condemned the attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh, calling the violence against the minority community reprehensible. He urged Bangladesh's interim administration to act against those inciting trouble, emphasizing that Islam mandates respect for all neighbours.
No relief for Ethiopian mom of 8 whose visa expired in 2017
She Says Have Sought UN Refugee Status; Not Recognised In India: FRRO
Woman Accused Of Running Drug Syndicate With Mother In Delhi Denied Bail
The Delhi High Court refused to grant bail to a woman accused, namely Anuradha (alias Chiku), in a case under Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA), for being an active member of an organised crime syndicate allegedly run by her mother
Delhi-NCR reels under cold wave as air quality slips to poor
Noida Sector 116 registered 327, Sector 125 stood at 312, Sector 1 at 315, and Sector 62 at 274. In Greater Noida, Knowledge Park 5 recorded 328, while Knowledge Park 3 had an AQI of 296
Nagpur youth held by crime branch for `1.4cr forex fraud
NT reporter Panaji The Goa cyber crime police arrested Rushabh Hanvate (23) from Nagpur, Maharashtra, in connection with an online forex trading fraud case involving a man from Sattari who lost over Rs 1.41 crore. It was revealed that the accused had received Rs 9.99 lakh in his bank account at Layer 1, which was [] The post Nagpur youth held by crime branch for `1.4cr forex fraud appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Noida schools up to class 8 shut till January 10 due to cold wave
The order applies to all recognised schools affiliated with the CBSE, ICSE, IB, the Uttar Pradesh Board and other boards operating in the district, District Basic Education Officer Rahul Panwar said in an official order
Be flexible on abortion restrictions: Donald Trump tells Republicans
With his suggestion, Trump, who supported abortion rights before he entered politics in 2015, is asking conservatives to abandon or at least ease up on decades of Republican orthodoxy on abortion and spending policy
Luxembourg a very important partner for India, says EAM Jaishankar
He also held delegation-level talks with Xavier Bettel, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Luxembourg
Varanasi gets direct Bangkok link as Air India Express announces weekly flights
The new service will offer travellers from Varanasi convenient non-stop connectivity to one of Asia`s most popular leisure destinations. Similarly, it will provide convenient options for tourists from Thailand to visit Varanasi, Sarnath, and other major attractions on the Buddhist circuit
Maharashtra Congress vice president dies after being stabbed at mosque in Akola
Akola Congress leader Hidayatullah Patel has died after being stabbed at a mosque. The 66-year-old was attacked with a sharp weapon following afternoon prayers. He sustained severe injuries to his neck and chest. The alleged attacker, identified as Ubed Khan Kalu Khan alias Razik Khan Patel, has been arrested. Security has been increased in the area following the incident.
A fire erupted in Bandra East, Mumbai, during an election campaign, sparking outrage from actor Daisy Shah. She criticized campaigners for their recklessness, specifically the use of fireworks near residential buildings, highlighting a lack of civic sense and demanding accountability for the incident.
'Shivaji Maharaj Was A Patidar': BJP Minister Sparks Row In Maharashtra, Opposition Hits Back
Patil's remarks soon drew criticism in Maharashtra, where Shivaji Maharaj is revered as a Maratha ruler from the Bhonsle clan.
Bawankule warns Ajit Pawar against criticising BJP amid civic poll campaign
Bawankule reminded Pawar of the mutual decision taken in the Mahayuti coordination committee ahead of the civic polls that even if alliance partners contest elections separately, they would not criticise each other during campaigning
Ajit Pawar flags corruption in PM Awas Yojana, Smart City projects at Pune rally
While Pawar did not name any party or leader, his attack comes weeks after the NCP announced it would contest the civic elections separately from its Mahayuti partner, the Bharatiya Janata Party
Will not tolerate any opposition to Veer Savarkar, says Fadnavis
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Tuesday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will not tolerate any opposition to Hindutva idealogue Veer Savarkars legacy and rubbished talks that Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) President Ajit Pawar opposed Savarkars ideology. Speaking on the controversy surrounding Hindutva idealogue Veer Savarkars legacy, Chief 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 .
In the new year, lets lose our sense of rumour
Before she could explain herself, residents allegedly caught hold of her and began assaulting her. She was even punched in the face
Raju ban gaya not-so-gentleman?
Netflix doc series Bad Boy Billionaires is finally complete, with a Hyderabad court allowing its last episode to drop after five years. What does it tell us about the Satyam scandal?
A female medical student in Palghar was allegedly forced to perform namaz by another student, leading to police action and the suspension of a hostel warden and teacher. The incident, believed to be ragging, triggered campus tension and protests, prompting a police investigation and heavy deployment.
New Year celebration turns gory at Mumbai home: Woman on run after slashing lover genitals arrested
A 25-year-old homemaker was arrested for allegedly slashing her relative's private parts after he refused to marry her. The incident occurred on New Year's Day in Santacruz East. The accused, who was on the run with her two sons, was apprehended in Ghaziabad.
JNU students raise anti-Modi, Shah slogans after SC denies bail to Umar Khalid
According to a purported video, the protest was held on Monday night inside the campus. Aditi Mishra, JNU Students Union president, said that every year, students hold a protest to condemn the violence which occurred on the campus on January 5, 2020
UP SIR: ECI drops 2.89 crore names from draft electoral roll
Chief Electoral Officer says they received enumeration forms for 12.55 crore voters out of 15.44 crore listed earlier; the remaining 18.70 per cent, or about 2.89 crore voters, could not be included in the draft list due to permanent migration, multiple registrations, or deaths
AI can predict disease risk years in advance using a single nights sleep
Researchers at Stanford Medicine have developed a new artificial intelligence system that can analyse detailed body signals from a single night of sleep and estimate a persons risk of developing more than 100 different diseases
Big TVs, AI pets and robots steal the spotlight at CES 2026
Among tech toys will also be Legos new Smart Bricks, part of a Smart Play system. Each brick is equipped with chips that recognise other bricks, measure tilt and movement, generate sounds, activate LED lights, and much more
New tech allows one driver to control five trucks simultaneously
This was the worlds first 5G+automation+electrification demonstration for heavy-duty trucks, which have gone to mass production. It is not yet entirely clear what level of automation SANY plans
GFI seeks two qualified judges from J&K for Natl Rhythmic Gymnastics Meet
Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 6: Gymnastics Federation of India (GFI) has directed the Gymnastics Association of Jammu and Kashmir to depute two gymnasts who have successfully qualified the Rhythmic Gymnastics Judges Course to officiate at the National Rhythmic Gymnastics Championship scheduled to be held at Pune, Maharashtra, from February 2 to February 5. According to the directive, the selected qualified judges will officiate during the national-level championship, while their travelling allowance and daily allowance (TA/DA) will be borne by [] The post GFI seeks two qualified judges from J&K for Natl Rhythmic Gymnastics Meet appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Fire in Bandra bldg, no injuries
Power play in Maharashtra: BJP, Congress join hands to keep Shiv Sena out of Ambernath council
In a surprising political maneuver, BJP and Congress have joined forces in Ambernath to oust the Shiv Sena from its stronghold. Despite Shiv Sena winning the most seats, the BJP-Congress alliance, bolstered by Ajit Pawar's NCP, has formed a majority. This unexpected coalition ahead of larger city elections has drawn sharp criticism from the Shiv Sena.
SIT unable to prove suicide abetment in Munde PAs case
15 Endangered Indian Vultures Released In Maharashtra Tiger Reserve
The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) has released 15 critically endangered Indian vultures at the Melghat Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra as part of its ongoing vulture conservation programme, officials said.
Student Forced To Perform Namaz At Maharashtra College, Probe Launched
An unidentified girl allegedly forced a fellow female student to perform 'namaz' at a private medical college's hostel in Wada taluka of Maharashtra's Palghar, prompting the management of the institute to suspend a hostel warden and a teacher.
Former Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavans remarks on PM kidnap sparks a row
Referring to capture of Venezuelas Maduro, the former Union Minister later said he was not predicting anything, but was issuing a warning that countries need to stand together to maintain global order
BMC elections: Former mayor Kishori Pednekar relies on past work; promises to pursue cluster redevpt
Nagpur will be country`s best city in 25 years: CM Fadnavis
Ahead of the Maharashtra civic polls, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the BJP government has transformed Nagpur into a modern city and plans to make it among the best in India, citing rapid growth in infrastructure, jobs, industry and logistics
Mumbaikars kayak under the first Supermoon of 2026
Mumbaikars experienced an enchanting moonlight kayaking session at Juhu Beach to welcome the first SuperMoon of 2026, the Wolf Moon. Participants paddled on the calm Arabian Sea as the oversized moon set at dawn, offering a unique perspective of the city's coastline.
Three Indians held at Colombo airport with cannabis worth LKR 500 million
Three Indian nationals, including two women from Mumbai, were arrested at Colombos Bandaranaike International Airport with 50 kg of cannabis worth LKR 500 million. The haul, seized after they arrived from Bangkok, is among the biggest at the airport
ED arrests pvt firm founder for misappropriating 47cr meant for waste to energy project
Pune share market consultant was duped by fake RBI officials in black paper currency scam
Watch: Ancient labyrinth discovered in Maharashtras Solapur region
NOTA gaining popularity in ignored pocket of Mumbai suburb, say residents
Mumbai: Woman Booked for Extorting Ghatkopar Hotelier
Panel to study how state govt can hire ex-Agniveers
Maharashtra to start Indias first submarine tourism project for 112cr
Maharashtra polls: Congress leader attacked with weapons in Akola, critical
Senior Congress leader Hidayat Patel was seriously injured in a sharp-weapon attack in Akola days ahead of the Maharashtra civic polls. Hidayat Patel, who is also the former district Congress president, sustained injuries in the incident and is undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Akot
Mumbai: 4 minors among 6 arrested for robbing passenger on Harbour line local train at Dockyard Road
Bomb threats to courts, government offices across Gujarat trigger security alert
Multiple courts and government offices across Gujarat received bomb threats, prompting heightened security measures, suspension of court proceedings, and intensive searches, though authorities later confirmed the threats were hoaxes
Bhandup BEST Crash: Probe Tightens as Drivers Defence Falls Apart
AIMIM chief says, `Mahayuti parties doing drama of separate contests in Latur`
AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi accused BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP of putting up a drama by contesting Latur civic polls separately, claiming the Mahayuti functions together in Mumbai and distributes money only after AIMIM entered the fray
Tomorrow it can happen to India, Prithviraj Chavan on US action in Venezuela
The Congress leader said the US action was a clear violation of the United Nations Charter. He further stated that the issue would be debated at the UN Security Council and warned against allowing one nation to act as a global hegemon
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was a Patidar, says Union Minister, spark controversy in Maharashtra
The minister remained defiant despite sharp criticism from the Opposition, saying there was no need to politicise the issue.
AIMIM chief Owaisi targets BJP, Congress and allies ahead of Latur civic polls
Addressing a rally ahead of the Latur civic polls, Owaisi urged Muslims to strengthen their political leadership, saying minorities lacked political power despite forming a significant portion of the population
Abduction of Venezuelas Maduro sparks global condemnation
The alleged US abduction of Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro has sparked global outrage, including from UN Security Council members and US allies. Critics have called it illegal and a violation of sovereignty. Meanwhile, Maduro pleaded not guilty in New York, while Venezuela installed an interim president
AIMIM steps up campaigning for Maharashtra municipal elections
Hyderabad: The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) is making an all-out effort to win maximum seats in the forthcoming municipal elections in Maharashtra, Indias richest state. Elections to 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, covering 3.49 crore voters roughly 35 per cent of the States electorate will be held on January 15. AIMIM president 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 .
Cold wave persists in Kashmir; tourists enjoy Dal Lake shikara rides
A cold wave continued in the Kashmir Valley with foggy conditions in Srinagar, even as tourists enjoyed shikara rides on Dal Lake amid the winter chill. Ground frost conditions are very likely in isolated pockets over Uttarakhand
Maharashtra seeks 4% RoDTEP support for onion exports
Objective is to provide relief to onion farmers who are suffering losses due to price fluctuations and weak market realisations
