I am not in the race for NCP national president: Praful Patel
Patel, the NCPs working president, meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah; newly sworn-in Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar will meet the duo after the Maharashtra Cabinet meets on February 10
Technical Snag Grounds Pankaja Mundes Helicopter
Maharashtra minister and Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat questioned the maintenance practices of helicopter service providers, alleging that excessive usage had led to a rise in accidents
Tiger which strayed from Maharashtra roams non-forest areas, keeps officials on toes
Pics: Ananya visits Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga
In a recent heartfelt post, Ananya Panday opened up about her transformative spiritual journey to the revered Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga Mandir in Maharashtra. This visit was particularly special for her as it was her inaugural Jyotirlinga experience, prompting deep introspection amid her bustling career in the film industry.
'Is There No Iron Left In the World That Were Now Mining a Tiger Corridor?'
How one man is trying to start a movement against Maharashtra govt's approval of a mining project in Chandrapur.
Russia confirms India has not cancelled oil contracts after India-US trade deal
The Kremlin spokesman said that Russia intends to continue to develop its relations with India in every possible way, according to Russian media reports. Sources in Russia`s energy ministry said they have not received any notice from Indian refiners to cancel contracts
Eight members suspended from Lok Sabha Budget Session for `unruly behaviour`
Eight Congress MPs were suspended from the Lok Sabha for unruly behaviour including for tearing papers and throwing them at the Chair after Rahul Gandhi was barred from citing former Army chief M.M. Naravanes memoir, prompting protests outside Parliament
Sunetra Pawar appointed as guardian minister for Pune and Beed
Maharashtra Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar has been appointed guardian minister for Pune and Beed, filling the posts left vacant after the demise of her husband, Ajit Pawar. She will oversee development work and government schemes in both districts
A groom allegedly murdered his friend hours before his wedding in Maharashtras Beed district over an unpaid debt of ?1.5 lakh. Police have arrested the accused.
`I am the LoP`, says Rahul Gandhi after being denied to speak on Ladakh standoff
Congress leader and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi raised the Ladakh standoff issue during the Budget Session 2026, triggering a heated exchange in the House. Opposition MPs protested after the Chair denied permission to quote sources, leading to sloganeering and adjournment
Rahul Gandhi say India-US trade deal `sells out` farmers hard work
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that Prime Minister Modi sold out Indian farmers under US pressure by rushing the India-US trade deal, linking it to the Adani case and Epstein files, and claimed the countrys interests were compromised
Adani and Leonardo to build helicopter-manufacturing ecosystem in India
Adani Defence & Aerospace and Italys Leonardo have partnered to set up an integrated helicopter manufacturing ecosystem in India, aimed at meeting the Indian Armed Forces needs and boosting Make in India. The collaboration will focus on Leonardos AW169M and AW109 TrekkerM helicopters, with indigenisation, MRO and training facilities
India-US trade deal: Here`s what`s likely to get cheaper
Leading industry bodies said the deal would enhance the global competitiveness of Indian products, boost manufacturing growth, create jobs and strengthen supply chains. The agreement could benefit key export sectors such as textiles and apparel, gems and jewellery, as well as industrial and engineering goods
Uttarakhand: Over 30 passengers onboard as vehicle falls into gorge, search on
A Himachal Roadways bus carrying over 30 passengers fell into a deep gorge on the Kwanu-Meenus Road in the Kalsi area of Uttarakhands Dehradun district on Tuesday. Following the incident, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) launched a large-scale rescue operation, deploying teams from multiple locations
Odisha: President Murmu performs pinda daan at Biraja temple
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday visited the Biraja temple in Odishas Jajpur district, where she performed the pinda daan ritual at the sacred Navi Gaya pool for the salvation of her ancestors souls. Elaborate security arrangements were made for the visit, with around 600 personnel deployed
Panchayat Candidate Kills Daughter To Qualify Under Maharashtra's 2-Child Election Rule
Under Maharashtra's local self-government rules, individuals with more than two children are disqualified from contesting village panchayat elections
Mumbai: Prayer and halwa offerings to mark Muslim festival of Shab E' Baraat
Maharashtra Horror: Man Kills 6-Year-Old Daughter To Contest Sarpanch Election, Arrested
According to the police, the father threw the six-year-old girl into a canal, which led to her death.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has reaffirmed its control over the Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation. Dimple Mehta secured the mayoral position with 79 votes, while Dhruvkishor Patil took on the role of Deputy Mayor. This victory follows the BJP's strong performance in the recent elections, where they secured 78 out of 95 seats.
Groom kills friend over Rs 1.5-lakh debt ahead of wedding in Maharashtras Beed
A groom allegedly murdered his friend in Maharashtras Beed district fearing disruption of his wedding over an unpaid Rs 1.5-lakh loan. The 30-year-old victim was found bludgeoned to death during the early hours of Monday on the outskirts of Khokarmoh village in Shirur Kasar tehsil
One dead, one injured while cleaning drain in Mumbai's Goregaon West
Two labourers suffocated while cleaning a deep drain in Goregaon West, Mumbai, early Tuesday. One worker, Salil Razak Gazi (27), died, while Sahil Noor Islam (30) sustained minor injuries. The incident occurred due to toxic gases or lack of oxygen in the confined space.
Rottweiler attack in Bengaluru: Owner booked after woman suffers severe injuries
A Rottweiler owner has been booked after his pet allegedly attacked and mauled a 31-year-old woman during her morning walk in Bengalurus HSR Layout, leaving her with severe facial and neck injuries. The woman underwent an eight-hour surgery and received over 80 stitches
Jaishankar in US; to meet Rubio on critical minerals cooperation
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is on a three-day official visit to the United States and is scheduled to meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington on Tuesday. The talks will focus on cooperation in critical minerals, supply chain resilience and broader strategic and economic issues
Wish Time Had Stopped: Jay Pawar's Emotional Post For Father Ajit Pawar
While the Pawar family and Maharashtra are still recovering from the sudden and untimely death of former Deputy Chief Minister and NCP president Ajit Pawar in a plane crash in Baramati, a post by his son, Jay Pawar, is currently going viral.
Groom Kills Friend Hours Before Wedding Over Rs 1.5 Lakh Debt, Arrested
A groom allegedly killed his friend on the eve of his wedding in Maharashtra's Beed district, fearing he would disrupt the ceremony over an unpaid debt of Rs 1.5 lakh, police said on Tuesday.
Heres what Opposition leaders have to say on the India-US trade deal
Opposition leaders, including Priyanka Chaturvedi, Ujjwal Raman Singh, and Pramod Tiwari, raised concerns over the IndiaUS trade deal, questioning reduced tariffs, oil import commitments, and potential impact on Indias sovereignty
NDA Parliamentary Party meet held; PM Modi hailed for recent trade deals
The NDA Parliamentary Party meeting was held in New Delhi on Tuesday to discuss the Union Budget 2026 and the governments vision for Viksit Bharat 2047. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with senior NDA leaders and MPs, attended the meeting, during which he was congratulated for recent trade agreements, including the India-US trade deal finalise
India-US trade deal hailed as win-win by Nirmala Sitharaman, Vaishnaw
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday welcomed the India-US trade deal, saying it will benefit the people and industries of both countries. Sitharaman said reduced tariffs on Made in India products would help two large democracies, while Vaishnaw termed the agreement a win-win deal
Maharashtra Rolls Out Saksham 2025-26 To Drive Fuel Conservation Across The State
The campaign will feature debates, group discussions for school and college students, wall art and graffiti contests, fuel-efficient driving competitions, essay writing, and more.
Maharashtra: Second Mountain Tunnel of Bullet Train Project set for breakthrough in Palghar
A major breakthrough has been achieved in the second mountain tunnel in Palghar district of Maharashtra. This tunnel is 454 meters long and 14.4 meters wide, and it will accommodate both the 'up' and 'down' tracks for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project.
Heavy rain, snowfall hit Himachal as western disturbance turns active: IMD
An active western disturbance brought light to moderate rain and snowfall across Himachal Pradesh over the past 24 hours, with Mandi and Kangra receiving the highest rainfall of around 20 mm, the IMD said on Monday. The highest snowfall of 15 cm was recorded in Kothi (Kullu), while several other high-altitude areas also witnessed fresh snow
Air India grounds Dreamliner after pilot flags fuel shut-off risk
Air India pilot on Monday reported a possible defect with the fuel control switch of a Boeing 787-8 plane, which has now been grounded for checks, and the incident comes amid the ongoing probe into the airlines Dreamliner crash last June
Former Telangana CM KCR grilled for five hours in phone-tap investigation
Former Telangana chief minister and BRS president K Chandrasekhar Rao was questioned for nearly five hours by the police SIT at his residence in connection with the alleged illegal phone tapping case
Union Budget Session: Lok Sabha uproar as Rahul Gandhi cites ex-Army chief
The Lok Sabha was adjourned after an uproar erupted when Rahul Gandhi attempted to quote from former Army chief M M Naravanes memoir on the 2020 India-China conflict, drawing strong objections from Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Delhi shrouded in dense fog as visibility plunges to 100 m
The minimum temperature was recorded at 9.4 degrees Celsius, a notch above the normal for this time of the year, according to official data
A recent incident involving an Air India Dreamliner at London Heathrow saw a fuel control switch move from un to cut-off without the required lift action. This malfunction, similar to a potential issue in the Ahmedabad crash, suggests a critical technical flaw in the aircraft's fuel switch design, challenging the deliberate pilot act narrative.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis hails India-US trade agreement
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and UP CM Yogi Adityanath praised the India-US trade deal, calling it a milestone for business, youth, MSMEs, and cutting-edge technology investments
High-end car crash: Minor driving businessmans vehicle crashes on Mumbai coastal road, 1 injured
In a troubling incident on the coastal road tunnel, a 75-year-old patriarch, alongside his young granddaughter and her friend, are entangled in legal issues. The minor, behind the wheel of the familys high-end vehicle, crashed into another car early Sunday morning, resulting in one reported injury.
Budget 2026 positions India to accelerate from volume-driven production to value
Union Budget 2026 allocates Rs 10,000 crore under Biopharma Shakti, expands NIPERs, streamlines clinical trials, and exempts life-saving drugs from customs duty, aiming to strengthen Indias healthcare innovation and patient welfare
India-Norway agree to strengthen cooperation across renewable energy, AI, Arctic
India and Norway held their 12th Foreign Office Consultations in Oslo, reviewing bilateral ties and agreeing to deepen cooperation in trade, blue economy, renewable energy, AI, space and the Arctic
US cuts tariffs on Indian goods to 18 percent after ModiTrump trade deal
The US and India have agreed to a trade deal under which Washington will reduce reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods from 25pc to 18pc, President Donald Trump announced after a phone call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Modi welcomed the move, saying it would benefit Made in India products and strengthen bilateral cooperation
Donald Trump slams Grammy host Trevor Noah after jokes
US President Donald Trump lashed out at Grammy Awards host Trevor Noah after jokes targeting him during the ceremony, calling the show the worst and threatening legal action over alleged false remarks
China: Researchers test high-value rubber-producing Duzhong trees
Chinese researchers are using the Gobi Desert to test Duzhong trees, a high-value rubber source vital for defence applications, including puncture-resistant tyres and electromagnetic shielding composites
Gazas border crossing to Egypt reopens for limited movement
Gaza`s Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopened for limited traffic as part of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. Only a small number of people will be allowed to cross, with no goods entering the war-hit territory.
Australian woman dies after backpack gets caught in ski lift at Japan resort
A 22-year-old Australian woman died after her backpack buckle got caught in a ski lift at Tsugaike Mountain Resort in Japans Hakuba Valley, leaving her suspended mid-air while preparing to disembark, police said.
Robot welders to enter live industry tests in Louisiana
Robotics firm Persona AI has signed an MoU with Louisiana to launch a pilot program deploying humanoid robots at a steel fabrication facility, aiming to study human-robot collaboration in heavy-duty manufacturing environments
Ather Energy sees 50% rise in Q3 revenue; A brandy giant betting on luxury whisky
Ather Energy is bracing for headwinds from volatile commodity prices in the coming months. Tilaknagar Industries is crafting a new identity with luxury whisky. Bharat Intelligence uses AI to solve the farm labour crisis in Maharashtras villages.
Our sutradhaars Lady Flora and Sir Pheroze discuss why the city ought to extend its cultural footprint with affordable, accessible festivals all year through rather than pack it into a cluster period of a few months
Mahalaxmi racecourse must remain green
We just do not know how many derbies we will see in this Mahalaxmi avatar. The state government has given the green light to a Central Park within the environs, and there have been numerous reports about the racecourses appearance changing, with work slated to commence this year
3,000 illegal birth & death certificates cancelled in Maharashtra
The district administration conducted a thorough investigation and found that there was no record of these names. The health department raised the issue with state govt and informed the state registrar. Following directives from the state registrar, the health department started cancelling the certificates. So far, close to 3,000 certificates have been cancelled. The entire process will be completed in a weeks time.
Maharashtra Man Kills 6-Year-Old Daughter To Contest Panchayat Elections
A man from Maharashtra killed one of his three children to overcome the two-child norm to contest the upcoming Panchayat elections in that state.
BMC carries out anti-encroachment drive on Mohammed Ali Road and Ibrahim Merchant Road in Mumbai
Maharashtra: Charging electric two-wheelers battery explodes, triggers fire inside flat
Drunk youth strangled to death in Mumbai
Now, burning waste, pet poop to draw steep fine under new BMC by-laws
Mumbai: Traffic constable injured in road accident on Jan 28 dies
Talks on NCP factions merger appear in limbo
PTI Karad Maharashtra NCP president Sunil Tatkare on Monday said the party, under late Ajit Pawars leadership, had collectively decided to join the BJP-led NDA and will stay in the ruling bloc and wondered which faction was to merge with whom, remarks coming amid reunification buzz. The Lok Sabha MP asserted that appointing now Deputy []
Tiger that terrorised Telangana villages for 2 weeks may be heading home
Hyderabad:The tiger that created fear and panic among villagers in Telanganas Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district for the past two weeks appears to be heading back to its original habitat in Maharashtra, Forest Department officials said on Monday, February 2, even as it has already killed several livestock in its journey down south. Forest officials inspected 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 .
PILs against delimitation dismissed
AI flyers land in Delhi, 40 bags left in Mumbai
DC Edit | Building Growth, Brick By Brick
In addition to the ongoing Mumbai and Ahmedabad bullet train project and the Delhi-Ahemabad high-speed project, the newly announced seven high-speed rail corridors will connect the most productive regions of the country, namely Delhi, Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Mumbai and Pune (Maharashtra), Bengaluru (Karnataka), Hyderabad (Telangana), and Chennai (Tamil Nadu)
SC to examine ways to protect open spaces from squatters
Fire in 7-storey bldg, no injuries
Beed cop suspended for threatening, abusing colleagues
The constable, identified as Siddhant Gore and posted with the Beed city traffic branch, was accused of abusing his colleagues on Saturday evening following a trivial argument, an official said
Illegally parked vehicle blocking fire, rescue ops? BMC to seek FIR
Rohit Shetty firing: Police may quiz Bishnoi in Guj jail
Thane mayor, deputy mayor elected unopposed
AI Boeing 787 Dreamliner grounded after pilots report defect in fuel switch
The Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft had operated flight AI132 from London to Bengaluru and landed safely in Bengaluru on Monday morning, sources said
Maharashtra govt to raise Ladki Bahin scheme monthly aid to Rs 2,100: Shinde
While speaking at a rally in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra deputy CM announced that the monthly assistance would be raised from Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,100 at an appropriate time
Maharashtra NCP chief dismisses merger buzz with Sharad Pawar party
Mumbai: Amid statements by some leaders of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) that the Sharad Pawar-led group and the Ajit Pawar-led NCP were to merge after zilla parishad elections this month, the latters state unit chief on Monday indicated that such a unification appeared a remote possibility. Talking to reporters at Karad in western Maharashtras 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 land deal case: EOW files 1,886-page chargesheet
The land was sold to Amadea Enterprises LLP, a firm co-owned by Parth Pawar, the son of the late Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, according to the chargesheet. The sale was reportedly valued at Rs 300 crore
Fake CBI officer cons retd govt official from Mumbai of 1.3cr in digital arrest fraud, 1 held
Delhis Bijwasan Mega Railway Terminal To Be Operational By June, Aiming To Ease Congestion
The terminal is designed to handle a large share of trains heading towards Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra.
Two arrested from Karnataka and Maharashtra for duping woman of 15 lakh by selling fake jewellery
Air India plane crash: AIIB probing all probable causes, soon to complete probe
The AAIB is investigating the Air India AI-171 Ahmedabad crash from all angles and aims to complete the probe within ICAO timelines (12 months), the government told Parliament, urging caution until the final report is released
Return SoBo gymkhana to college or keep as open space
Man jumps into creek from Kasheli bridge in Maharashtra, sustains injuries
2023 Learjet 45 crash at Mumbai: Probe in final stages, says AAIB
The investigation is in the final stages. The investigation team is trying their best to finalise the report as a top priority, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) said in a statement
'Something Fishy': Oppn Says '80% Of Maharashtra' Suspects Foul Play In Ajit Pawar's Plane Crash
BJP leaders in Maharashtra has urged the Opposition parties not to politicise the tragic death.
Man kills daughter to contest Maharashtra local body polls, held in Telangana
Hyderabad: A Maharashtra man, a father of three children, who aspired to contest local body elections in the state, allegedly killed his six-year-old daughter by throwing her into a canal in Telangana to be eligible to contest panchayat polls, police said on Monday, February 2. Those having more than two children are ineligible to contest 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 .
Two get life sentence in Mumbai, court relies on sis-in-laws dying declaration
Mumbai police detain domestic help for abandoning her newborn baby girl in Khar building
Moderate rainfall forecast for western ghats due to cyclonic circulations: IMD
Weather officials said a low-level cyclonic circulation is currently active over the southeast Arabian Sea and adjoining areas of the Lakshadweep and Kerala coasts. Another low-level cyclonic circulation has also formed over the Comorin Sea and surrounding regions
Pak forces kill 22 more in Balochistan, death toll rises to 177
The assaults across 12 towns left 17 security personnel and 18 civilians dead, prompting ongoing counter-terror operations and temporary suspension of mobile and internet services
Crude oil futures slump over 5 pc to Rs 5,671 per barrel amid global sell-off
Crude oil prices dropped over 5 percent on Monday, with MCX crude at Rs 5,671 per barrel, following global declines due to a strong US dollar and weak market sentiment. WTI fell to USD 61.83 and Brent to USD 65.94, though supply concerns and winter weather may limit further losses
Former UK minister Lord Peter Mandelson resigns as member of ruling Labour Party
Keir Starmer has appointed Peter Mandelson as the next UK ambassador to the US, replacing Karen Pierce. Mandelson, 71, brings extensive experience in trade and foreign policy, though his past criticisms of Trump have drawn rebuke from US allies
NCP will continue with NDA, says Sunil Tatkare amid merger speculation
There should be clarity on which party is merging with which, MP Sunil Tatkare said in Karad, located in Maharashtras Satara district
Japan says rare earth found in sediment retrieved on deep-sea mission
Japan retrieved rare earth minerals from 6,000 meters deep near Minami Torishima, marking the worlds first deep-sea extraction at such depth. The mission, using the Chikyu drilling ship, aims to reduce reliance on China for critical minerals like dysprosium and yttrium, vital for EVs, electronics, and wind turbines
