Adopt targeted delimitation for 170 Lok Sabha seats: Economic Advisory Council to PM Modi
According to the model proposed, Kerala and Tamil Nadu will account for 22 of the 59 proposed two-way splits. In cases of three-way splits, the lions share will be in UP (17), followed by Maharashtra (12), Bihar (10), and Bengal (10). As a result, the number of seats in southern states is expected to rise in Telangana from 17 to 26, Andhra from 25 to 38, Karnataka from 28 to 42, TN from 39 to 59, and Kerala from 20 to 30.
Maharashtra govt takes cognisance of aggregated cab drivers arm-twisting customers for tips
Over the past few days, incidents of drivers demanding additional tips or extra payments after accepting rides and cancelling the trips if such payments were not made, were being reported, the officials said.
2 men arrested for tribal woman's murder in Navi Mumbai
2 months on, man held for killing lover, setting her body on fire in Panvel forest
Bombay high court gives custody of 12-year-old sex assault survivor to mother booked for murder
Sharad Pawar must take lead in merging smaller parties with Congress: Raut
Worker drowns after accidental fall from railway bridge at Mumbra creek
29-yr-old woman caught at airport for smuggling hydroponic weed worth Rs 11.8 cr from Bangkok
Narrow escape for 25 BEST staffers as slab collapses at Shivajinagar bus depot
FIR against Maharashtra firm after seizure of 140 quintals of illegal fertiliser in Bathinda
Indian Navy conducts mid-sea operation, recovers unexploded warhead from vessel
The operation was carried out on the Marshall Islands-flagged vessel MT Olympic Life, which was en route from Fujairah in the UAE to Kochi when an explosion was reported in its hull
Four arrested for murder four years after police closed case as one of accidental death
Mumbai civic chief orders survey and revival of wells amid declining water stock in dams
Bombay high court upholds cousins right to inherit tenancy of flat in Dadar Parsi Colony
Maharashtra Cracks Down on Ola, Uber Over Alleged Coercive Tip Demands
The decision comes on the backdrop of concerns raised by Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) MP Shrikant Shinde regarding app-based taxi and ride-hailing services. These companies are involved in practices such as coercing passengers for tips, forcing additional charges and financially exploiting passengers by taking advantage of their difficult situations.
Eight public sector banks add 13,223 employees in FY26; SBI largest recruiter
The eight banks include SBI, Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, Punjab National Bank, Bank of India, Indian Bank, UCO Bank, and Bank of Maharashtra
Pune: CJP protests over NEET paper leak, demand Pradhan`s resignation
The protest was led by CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, who demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination process
BMC orders police cases against BLOs skipping SIR duty
Consider deleting posts on Salman: HC to neighbour
Man asleep behind parked school bus in Mumbai dies after driver reverses vehicle
Jogger mauled by unmuzzled Rottweiler in Mumbai, undergoes surgery; dog owner, handler booked
Maharashtra Cyber police have filed a case against comedian Pranit More, web developer Himanshu Jangra, and others for allegedly circulating obscene content. The controversy stems from remarks made during a comedy show that allegedly glorified coercion and trivialized consent, with further offensive comments made about medical cadavers. Summons have been issued for questioning.
PM Modi to make historic first visit by Indian Prime Minister to Slovakia: MEA
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Bratislava on June 14 and will be accorded a ceremonial welcome at the historic castle the following day before holding delegation-level and one-on-one talks with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico
Fake call centre in Mumbai harasses friends & family of credit card defaulters, six booked
Comedy show row: Pranit, others face FIR over 'objectionable remarks'
Maharashtra Cyber has filed a First Information Report (FIR) against stand-up comedian Pranit More in the controversy over his recent Gurugram show.
CR`s Solapur Division completes future-ready upgrades at Tikekarwad
The works were carried out during recently completed traffic blocks and form part of the division`s ongoing efforts to modernise railway infrastructure and prepare for future growth in passenger and freight traffic
MHT CET 2026 result declared for Management, Hospitality and Nursing Courses: Check details here
The State CET Cell, Maharashtra has declared the MHT CET 2026 results for courses including BHMCT, BCA, BBA, BMS and BSc Nursing. Candidates can check their scores on the official website. Those shortlisted in the merit list will now move to the counselling stage, which includes online choice filling and seat allocation.
India condemns attack on vessel off Oman coast; 3 crew members missing
According to an official statement, the MEA stated that the vessel was attacked earlier on the day, prompting an immediate search and rescue operation involving Oman authorities
SC refuses to halt rajya sabha polls, to hear natarajan plea on June 12
The Supreme Court refused to halt the Rajya Sabha election process in Madhya Pradesh but agreed to hear Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajans plea on June 12 challenging the rejection of her nomination
Kuwait reopens airspace after temporary closure amid escalating tensions
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said that on Thursday that air traffic had returned to normal following the resolution of circumstances that led to the temporary closure
SC calls homemakers `nation builders`; fixes minimum value of domestic care
The Supreme Court ruled that homemakers are nation builders and held that the loss of a wife`s domestic care should be valued at a minimum of Rs 30,000 per month in compensation cases under the Motor Vehicles Act, marking a significant recognition of unpaid household work
Third Indian vessel incident reported off Oman in 3 days: Indian Embassy
The development comes after a fire aboard MT Marivex on June 8 and an attack on MT Settebello on June 10, in which three Indian seafarers lost their lives
At the 20th anniversary of Lend A Hand India in Pune, Maharashtra Education Commissioner Sachindra Pratap Singh urged a shift from purely academic learning to skill-based education to improve employability. He emphasized vocational training, experiential learning and stronger industry collaboration to prepare students for evolving job markets. Speakers, including industrialist Prataprao Pawar, highlighted AI-driven changes and adaptability. The event showcased LAHIs two-decade impact, skill labs and its reach across millions of students nationwide across India.
Maharashtra govt supports consortium including Cleveland Clinic to develop Navi Mumbai medicity
The project is expected to attract approximately $ 1.2 billion in investment and generate over 10,000 direct jobs
Maharashtra: Heatwave continues as Brahmpuri records temperature at 45.5 degees
Scattered rain provided temporary relief in parts of Vidarbha, but heatwave conditions persisted with Brahmpuri recording 45.5 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, the IMD has forecast partly cloudy skies, light rain and thundershowers for Mumbai, with hot and humid conditions expected to continue
Calcutta HC grants interim relief to Abhishek Banerjee in signature forgery case
Calcutta High Court granted Abhishek Banerjee temporary protection from coercive action in a signature forgery case while directing him to appear before the Criminal Investigation Department for questioning
Kuwait reopens airspace after Iranian attacks trigger temporary shutdown
Kuwait reopened its airspace to commercial flights after a temporary shutdown triggered by the latest Iranian attacks. The Gulf nation said its air defences engaged hostile aerial targets and strongly condemned Tehran`s repeated strikes amid escalating regional tensions
Pune gym owner shot at, attacked with sharp weapon; four detained
According to police, four men allegedly opened fire on Yogesh Mahesh Banekar before chasing and assaulting him with an axe-like weapon. Banekar is currently undergoing treatment in hospital and is responding to treatment
Cockroach Janta Party set to launch education manifesto today
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke announced the launch of a nationwide protest from Pune along with an education manifesto addressing alleged exam irregularities. The campaign seeks Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan`s resignation and will culminate at Jantar Mantar on June 20
A fresh controversy surrounds comedian Pranit More's show after a video of Dr. Sejal Pawar discussing jokes about male cadavers during post-mortems surfaced. Pawar has since apologized, acknowledging the disrespectful interpretation of her words and taking full responsibility for the incident.
MHT CET PCM Result Live Updates: The cell has released the final answer key PDF for the second attempt on June 9, addressing and accepting 14 challenges.
UNSC debate: India announces USD 2.5 million aid for Palestine refugees
India`s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, announced that India will soon provide USD 2.5 million to the UNRWA as the first instalment of its annual USD 5 million contribution
After surpassing Nehrus record, PM Modi thanks world leaders for support
Leaders from countries including the United States, Singapore, Israel, Germany, Italy, Bhutan and Guyana extended their congratulations after Modi surpassed the record previously held by India`s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru
Kerala on health alert as Kozhikode man tests positive in preliminary screening
The patient, currently on ventilator support at Government Medical College, had initially sought treatment at a private hospital. Samples have been sent to the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune for confirmation
Iran retaliates after new US strikes, targets Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan
The US Central Command said American forces had completed a new wave of strikes before sunrise on Thursday, targeting what it described as Iranian military surveillance systems, communication networks and air defence installations
Ukraine launches deep strikes into Russia, targets military factory
Ukraine carried out long-range attacks on key military and energy targets deep inside Russia, including a drone antenna factory and an oil refinery, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. Moscow claimed it intercepted 326 Ukrainian drones in one of the war`s largest overnight attacks
Iran attacks US military bases after American strikes near Strait of Hormuz
Iran`s IRGC claimed responsibility for missile and drone attacks on US military bases in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain in retaliation for American strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz. The latest exchange marks a major escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran
Mumbai court grants relief to customs broker and importer arrested for psychotropic export
A Mumbai court granted relief to a customs house agent and importer arrested for allegedly attempting to export psychotropic substances. Customs seized 10,000 Chlordiazepoxide tablets, exceeding the commercial quantity limit. The court released the accused citing non-compliance with legal provisions during arrest, while investigations into the wider export network continue.
Ex-insurance staff held for Rs 24L loan scam using customer data
A former insurance employee and an associate were nabbed in Haryana for a Rs 24 lakh loan fraud. The accused allegedly tricked policyholders, accessed their OTPs, and manipulated company systems to divert funds to mule accounts. The scam unraveled after a customer reported an unauthorized loan notification. Investigations are ongoing to apprehend a second employee.
UNSC debate: India condemns attacks on merchant vessels, stresses Gulf stability
Speaking at a UNSC debate, India`s Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, condemned attacks on commercial shipping and called for restraint, dialogue and diplomacy
Bihar man beaten to death after objecting to Mahayajna banner being torn
A 56-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death in Bihar`s Kushinagar district after objecting to youths tearing a Mahayajna banner. Police have launched an investigation, deployed additional security, and sent the body for post-mortem examination
DR Congo Ebola cases rise to 635, recoveries reach 30: Govt
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has reported 635 confirmed Ebola cases as the Bundibugyo virus outbreak continues. Health officials say recoveries are increasing, while the Africa CDC warns of operational challenges and resource shortage
18 killed in southern Lebanon as cross-border fighting with Israel continues
At least 18 people were killed and several injured in southern Lebanon as cross-border fighting between Israel and Hezbollah escalated. Fresh strikes, drone attacks and diplomatic appeals come despite a ceasefire and growing regional tensions
mid-day Opinion: This King is 75 today
Celebrating West Indian Collis King, the man whose entertaining knock of 86 in the 1979 World Cup final against England was as significant if not more than Viv Richardss match-winning century
mid-day Opinion: Dont recklessly venture into water bodies
According to officials, the drowned youngster had accessed the quarry for a swim and eventually perished in the deep water
Humanoid robot Pemba scales Ecuador`s Chimborazo volcano
A modified Unitree G1 humanoid robot named Pemba has successfully climbed Ecuador`s 20,341-foot Chimborazo volcano, marking the first phase of an ambitious robotics expedition that could eventually include an attempt to scale Mount Everest
US launches fresh strikes on Iran, Trump warns of stronger military action
The United States launched a fresh round of strikes on multiple targets in Iran, with President Donald Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth warning that military pressure would intensify unless Tehran agrees to a nuclear deal with Washington
Taiwan fires HIMARS rockets into Taiwan Strait during military drill
Taiwan`s military fired US-supplied HIMARS rockets into the Taiwan Strait during a live-fire exercise, marking the first such drill in the strategic waterway. The exercise showcased the island`s defence capabilities amid ongoing tensions with China
US controls Hormuz, over 100 million oil barrels moved through, says Hegseth
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said American forces have effectively secured the Strait of Hormuz, protecting the movement of over 100 million barrels of oil amid tensions with Iran. He claimed the US has maintained a largely undisclosed maritime operation in the region
Meenakshi Natarajans RS nomination rejection wrong: Congress
The Congress has approached the Election Commission seeking an immediate reversal of the rejection of Meenakshi Natarajan`s Rajya Sabha nomination from Madhya Pradesh. The party termed the order egregious and alleged it undermines democratic principles
Four dead as car plunges into gorge in Mussoorie
According to the police, four people, including two women, were killed after their car fell into a deep gorge in the Jharipani area on Mussoorie
12 killed in Johannesburg mass shooting
At least 12 people were killed and nine others injured in a mass shooting in Cleveland, a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. Police have launched a manhunt for more than 10 suspects as investigations into the deadly attack continue
Bengal CM distributes portfolios to ministers
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari kept the Department of Home and Hill affairs, Swapan Dasgupta was given charge of the finance department, and Tapas Roy was named industries minister
Cabbie thrashes 70-yr-old man for objecting to spitting on road in Thane, video goes viral
Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and deputy CM Eknath Shinde direct police to take strict action against the accused
Activist, 2 others in Kalyan extort Rs 8.6L from builder, FIR filed
64-year-old man held for molesting 8-year-old neighbour in Mumbai
Malwani Police registers FIR over derogatory social media post
Bomb Threat Emails Trigger Security Alert Across Maharashtra
The email claimed that the RSS had supported the 1984 Operation Bluestar and Operation Woodrose, and called for badla (revenge) along with the end of the BJP and the RSS, they said.
Beekeepers in Maharashtra create a buzz for sustainability and economic benefit
Auto unions come forward to teach basic Marathi to drivers in Mumbai
Smoke emanating from BEST bus in Mumbai causes panic, none hurt
Two injured after BEST bus brushes them in Mumbai
PoP, labour costs up due to war, prices of Ganesh idols set to rise
Thief in police custody escapes from washroom window of Kamothe police stn, nabbed after 6 hrs
DRIs Mumbai zonal unit arrests mastermind of gold smuggling racket busted in 2025
Deported last year, illegal Bdeshi couple returns to Mumbai, arrested
Customs seizes E-cigarettes and vapes worth Rs 93 crores at JNPT
No raids till further orders: Maharashtra tells Bombay HC in Patanjali labelling case
The Maharashtra government has assured the Bombay High Court it will halt raids and confiscations concerning ayurvedic product labels. This comes after Patanjali Ayurved and Divya Pharmacy challenged the state's actions. The companies argue that indication labelling is a common industry practice.
Maharashtra govt signs MoU with US clinics for $1.2 billion Navi Mumbai MediCity Project
