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Maha Govt. Plans To Use Goat To Manage Leopards
Maharashtras forest minister Ganesh Naik on Tuesday told Vidhan Sabha during the Winter Session of the State Legislature that he had advised wildlife officials to release goats in large numbers inside forests to dissuade leopards from wandering into human settlements in search of prey.
Release goats into forest to curb leopard attacks: Maharashtra Forest Minister
Delayed birth cert registrations: BMC suspends fourth official in Mumbai
Work on new Bandra East-Kalanagar skywalk in Mumbai nearing completion, may open on Dec 31: BMC
Navi Mumbai cops: Man held for fake car no. plate runs illegal education institute and hospital
12-year-old Navi Mumbai boy sets new swim record
Relationship consensual, mature woman knew he was married, says Mumbai court and acquits man
Navi Mumbai youths killed in separate road mishaps, FIRs filed
Maharashtra: 2 security guards acquitted in 4-year-old murder case
Maharashtra: Woman dies after accidentally consuming poison
Mumbai: Real estate agent held for cheating owner by taking Rs 12 lakh rent deposits from tenants
330 massage parlour staffers tested for HIV
Vashi high-rise blaze deaths: FIR against 2 society managers
Fake CMO man donated 31 laptops to Goa police
Auto driver attempts to molest & push minor from moving vehicle
Cash clip sets off war of words in Maharashtra's ruling alliance
A political storm erupted after Ambadas Danve shared videos of cash counting. He claimed a ruling Shiv Sena MLA was seen in the footage. The controversy intensified with accusations of video leaks between alliance partners. One MLA denied involvement and challenged Danve to a debate. The allegations point to potential corruption in tenders and commissions.
Water shutdown for 24 hours in parts of Mumbai from December 12
Mumbai: Family traces lost elderly woman through necklace GPS
Gold worth Rs 5 crore stolen on Siddheshwar Express travelling from Solapur to Mumbai
NIA arrests 8th accused in connection with car blast in Delhi: Officials
An NIA spokesperson said a team from Delhi has arrested key accused Dr Bilal Naseer Malla of Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir. He was arrested from the national capital
Maharashtra to add 400 new GCCs in next 5 years
Maharashtra is set to significantly expand its Global Capability Centers. The state aims to establish 400 new GCCs within the next five years. This strategic move will bolster Maharashtra's standing as a premier GCC destination. Pune is identified as a key growth hub, with substantial infrastructure development underway to support this expansion.
Runaway Bride's Arrest Leads To Fake Marriage Racket Bust In Maharashtra
Police on Tuesday busted a gang which allegedly used to arrange marriages by taking money from grooms with the arrest of a woman in Beed district of Maharashtra, officials said.
Uddhav Sena MLA Exposes Shinde Faction Rival With Cash Video; Sena says AI
Given the prolonged disarray within the Maha Vikas Aghadi, few expected the largely procedural, week-long winter session of the Maharashtra Assembly to spark major political turbulence.
The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway is coming closer to its completion as its final phase in Maharashtra will see the Talasari to Raite section likely completed in April 2026. Additionally, the NHAI has planned a 15 km stretch that will reduce the travel time between Morbe and JNPA.
School Holiday on 10th December: Check states where schools will remain closed & latest updates
As December begins, India's schools face disruptions from Cyclone Ditwah's aftermath, cold waves, and teacher strikes. While some regions like Tamil Nadu and coastal Andhra Pradesh see weather-related adjustments, Maharashtra grapples with ongoing strikes. Jammu & Kashmir schools are closed due to severe cold, and northern states may alter timings due to fog.
Anant Ambani becomes youngest Asian to win global animal welfare award
Anant Ambani was recognised for his leadership in establishing Vantara, which has become a model for rescue, rehabilitation, and species preservation
TirupatiSainagar Shirdi weekly express flagged off
The train connects two spiritual destinations and is likely to promote religious tourism and will traverse through four States Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Maharashtra
Microsoft announces USD 17.5 billion investment in Indias AI infrastructure
Microsofts investment focuses on three key pillarsscale, skills, and sovereigntyaligned with the Prime Minister Modis vision of a comprehensive AI ecosystem promoting innovation and access at a national level, an official statement said
LoP Rahul Gandhi says, `No bigger anti-national act than vote chori`
A heated debate erupted in the Lok Sabha as the Leader of Opposition accused the RSS of capturing Indias institutions and undermining democracy. Speaking on electoral reforms, he alleged collusion between the ruling BJP and the Election Commission
Gujarat, Maharashtra, UP account for almost 60% of capacity under PM Surya Ghar
The PMSG: MBY is a demand driven scheme, wherein all residential consumers in the country having grid connected electricity connection of the local Discom can avail the benefits of the scheme by applying on the National Portal of the scheme.
Airports are reporting normal conditions, without crowding or distress: Minister
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu informed the Lower House that flight operations are stabilising, with airports reporting no crowding. IndiGo flights have risen from 706 on December 5 to 1,800, and the DGCA has issued show-cause notices to the airline`s leadership to ensure accountability and passenger safety
Maharashtra's 'Organised Crime' Solution To Sale Of 'Gutkha' Around Schools
Cracking down on the sale of 'gutkha' and other prohibited substances near educational institutions, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act will be amended,
Part of Romeo Lane restaurant in Vagator demolished after Goa club fire
The restaurant is owned by Gaurav Luthra and Saurabh Luthra, who also run Birch by Romeo Lane, the nightclub where a fire on Sunday claimed 25 lives, officials said
DRI busts mephedrone factory in Wardha; Rs 192 cr worth of drugs seized
The operation, conducted on December 7 and 8, 2025, resulted in the seizure of 128 kg of mephedrone, worth approximately Rs. 192 crore, along with 245 kg of precursor chemicals, raw materials, and a complete drug-processing setup
`No airline will cause hardship to passengers`, says Aviation Minister Naidu
He further said that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has already issued notices to IndiGo and that the airline is being held fully accountable for the chaos caused by its internal crew-rostering failures
Gautam Adani defends India`s development path, highlights push for green energy
Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani said the conglomerate will invest over USD 75 billion in the energy transition space in the next five years, with a major focus on renewable energy
Citizens rescue 13-foot whale shark entangled in fishing net in Kerala`s Kollam
This rescue marks Kollam districts first recorded whale shark rescue and the 50th along the Kerala coast since the launch of the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) Save the Whale Shark Campaign in 2017, in collaboration with the Kerala Forest Department and supported by Oracle
Centre approved Shivaji Maharaj statue at revamped CSMT, says Fadnavis
Replying to a query, the CM said the statue has been included in the large-scale redevelopment plan of the heritage station. Shiv Sena (UBT) legislator Bhaskar Jadhav raised the issue, pointing out that although CSMT was renamed after the Maratha warrior king, a suitable statue was not constructed
Goats may be released in forests to prevent leopard attacks on humans: Minister
The minister was replying to a calling attention motion raised by Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) legislator Jitendra Awhad in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly over the worrying rise in leopard attacks across the state
Maharashtra: Two injured after human-leopard conflict at Nagaon
Two residents of Nagaon village near Alibags Nagaon beach were injured in a humanleopard conflict on Tuesday, triggering panic in the area. Forest officials and NGO RESQ CT have launched a rescue operation to capture the leopard safely
Major fire breaks out at Ramesh Dyeing building in Punes Sadashiv Peth
According to officials, the blaze began on the terrace and rapidly spread downward, sending thick plumes of smoke across adjoining lanes. People in nearby buildings rushed out as the situation intensified
18-year-old arrested for raping schoolgirl in Pune
The accused met the child on the road, offered to drop her to school on his motorcycle, but instead took her to a secluded spot where he sexually assaulted her and threatened her with dire consequences if she revealed the matter
Eknath Shinde inaugurates 51st Parliamentary Study Camp in Nagpur
Addressing the youth participating in the camp, Shinde said that every decision taken in the legislature shapes the lives of millions, and therefore, students must understand the real-world working of parliamentary processes
Maharashtra SEC announces revised voter list schedule for municipal corporation polls
The Maharashtra State Election Commission has updated the timeline for preparing voter lists for upcoming municipal corporation elections. Deadlines for publishing final ward-wise lists and polling station lists have been extended. Municipal officials are advised to seek technical assistance if needed. The election dates themselves are still to be announced.
Nagpur HC stays proceedings in Rs 400 crore CBI loan fraud case against MLA Ratnakar Gutte
The Bombay High Court has put a temporary halt to a 400-crore bank loan fraud case against Gangakhed MLA Ratnakar Gutte. The court restrained the Chief Judicial Magistrate in Nagpur from proceeding with charge framing or hearings. Gutte argued the CBI case mirrors an existing Maharashtra CID case. The High Court has given the CBI four weeks to respond.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis confirms harassment by a policeman and techie led to a doctors death, as handwriting verification supports her claims.
Shiv Sena, BJP to have tie-up for municipal elections in Mumbai, elsewhere: Sources
Mumbai, Dec 9: After days of bickering, the ruling allies BJP and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena have decided to contest the elections to municipal corporations in Maharashtra including Mumbai and Thane as an alliance, Sena sources claimed on Tuesday. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Shinde decided at a late-night meeting on Monday that the ruling parties will contest these polls as members of the existing Mahayuti alliance, the sources said. The dates for the municipal corporation elections [] The post Shiv Sena, BJP to have tie-up for municipal elections in Mumbai, elsewhere: Sources appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Opposition leaders stage protest on Vidhan Bhavan steps over farmers' issues
On the second day of the Maharashtra Assembly's Winter session, Opposition leaders accused the government of delaying the purchase of soyabean, which resulted in farmers selling the produce well below the Minimum Support Price
Tsunami hits coastal areas; authorities warn of aftershocks in northeast Japan
Japan began assessing damage and warned of aftershocks after a powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake off its northeastern coast injured at least 33 people and triggered a tsunami
Aviation regulator seeks revised IndiGo schedule by Dec 10
The DGCA has directed IndiGo to reduce its winter flight operations by 5 per cent across sectors following high cancellations and inability to run the approved schedule efficiently
Goa nightclub fire: Owners fled to Thailand hours after deadly fire, police say
A massive fire at the nightclub, some 25 kilometres away from Panaji, on late Saturday night killed 25 persons. The deceased comprised 20 employees of the nightclub and five tourists, including four from Delhi
Nagpur Kabaddi Player Dies By Suicide After Husband Fails To Get Her Promised Job
Kiran Suraj Dadhe, a kabaddi player from Nagpur, Maharashtra, died by suicide after alleged harassment and unfulfilled job promises by her husband Swapnil Jaydev Lambghare.
Opposition stages protest at Vidhan Bhavan over farmers issues
Leaders of the Maha Vikas Aghadi, including Congress`s Vijay Wadettiwar, Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aditya Thackeray, NCP (SP) Shashikant Shinde, among others, gathered on the steps of the Vidhan Bhawan and raised slogans
Original documents recovered in Pune land deal scam linked to Ajit Pawars son
Police also recovered the original document pertaining to the PoA, which was given to Tejwani by 272 original watandars of the 40-acre land. The PoA authorised Tejwani to re-grant the mahar watan land in the name of the original land owners
Delhi weather update: AQI in city remains in Poor category at 292
Early-morning visuals from India Gate and Kartavya Path showed the landmarks partially shrouded in grey haze, with the AQI in the area measured at 265, also within the Poor range. Other key monitoring stations reported similar levels: 294 at ITO, 282 at Alipur, 253 at Aya Nagar, and 291 at Burari
Civil aviation minister to address Lok Sabha on IndiGo flight disruptions
In his Rajya Sabha remarks, the Minister clarified that the problems faced by passengers were linked to the airlines internal crew rostering and operational planning, rather than the Aircraft Maintenance and Scheduling System (AMSS)
PM Modi is no longer the Prime Minister he once was: Priyanka Gandhi
Priyanka Gandhi targeted the BJP for calling the debate on the Vande Mataram in Lok Sabha, alleging that they consider themselves superior to Mahatma Gandhi and other leaders who laid down the foundation of the country
Arunachal Pradesh will remain an integral part of India, says MEA
Jaiswal said India expects China to abide by established global aviation norms and raised concern over the treatment of Indian citizens at Chinese airports
India calls for free, fair and inclusive elections in Myanmar
Myanmar`s military leadership plans to conduct voting in three phases starting December 28, with balloting expected to stretch through January
Bombay High Court recruitment 2025: The Bombay High Court has released its recruitment notification for 2025, inviting applications for 2,381 posts including clerk, driver, peon, and Steno across Bombay, Nagpur, and Aurangabad. Eligible candidates domiciled in Maharashtra can apply online from December 15, 2025, to January 5, 2026, via bombayhighcourt.nic.in. The recruitment involves written exams, skill tests, interviews (for clerks), document verification, and medical checks. Post-wise qualifications, age limits, and application fees are detailed in the official notification.
Trump targets India over alleged rice dumping, says tariffs will fix issue
Trump held a roundtable in the White House on Monday with representatives of the farming and agriculture sector as well as key members of his cabinet, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. He announced USD 12 billion in federal aid for farmers
New deep-sea species discovered 13,123 ft below surface during mining test
The findings indicate that the overall ecological impact of the mining activity was milder than feared, but there was still a decline in biodiversity along the tracks left by the mining vehicle.
Unitree showcases aggressive new humanoid as H2 robot breaks smaller rival
In a recent demonstration, the companys 6-foot H2 humanoid demonstrated its high-power actuation by executing aggressive moves such as punches, kicks, and knee strikes
Mahayuti Set To Fight Maharashtra Civic Polls Together, Fadnavis-Shinde Hold Key Meet
The ruling Mahayuti alliance will contest the upcoming municipal elections across the state, including Mumbai and Thane, together.
Indonesias first baby panda makes public debut, showing strong health
The mother, 15-year-old Hu Chun, gave birth to Satrio Wiratama nicknamed Rio on November 27 at the park in Cisarua, West Java province
Woman who blackmailed Son Heung-min jailed for four years in South Korea
She splurged the cash on luxury goods, before she and an accomplice surnamed Yong tried to extort a further 70 million from the Los Angeles FC star. Son contacted the police, leading to their arrest
Volodymyr Zelenskyy heads to London for high-stakes peace talks
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer was due to gather with Zelenskyy, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the British leaders 10 Downing St residence
Caught On Camera: Bike-Borne Men Steal Luggage From Moving Bus In Maharashtra
Police in Beed beefed up highway security after robberies on the SolapurDhule highway after a viral video shows theft near Beed.
Ten Maoists carrying Rs 2.36 crore bounty surrender in Madhya Pradesh
The Maoists, including four women, laid down their modern weapons, including AK-47 and INSAS rifles, in front of Yadav on Sunday. They were part of the Bhorsadev area committee of the outlawed Communist Party of India (Maoist)
Dileep acquitted, six convicted in 2017 Malayalam actress assault case
The verdict was pronounced by Ernakulam Principal Sessions Judge Honey M Varghese, who had concluded the hearing in the lengthy trial on November 25, in a tightly packed court room
Starlink Clarifies India Website Glitch After Dummy Prices Go Viral, Says Service Not Yet Launched
Starlink clarified a website glitch showed incorrect India pricing. No orders are open yet. Maharashtra signed an LoI with Starlink to bring satellite internet to remote districts.
Lucknow Diary | Monk returns for SIR documents after 36 yrs
A monk, who returned to his parental place after 36 years, was forced to seek police assistance when his family refused to recognise him and withheld his documents when he returned to Dharamangadpur village in the Sajeti police station area of Kanpur to collect papers needed for the SIR exercise. Sajeti police station officers intervened and, having verified his identity through the documents he carried, permitted him to take his marksheet and related records. Monk Sarvesh Sachan, known as Kallu, son of Indrapal, had left home in 1989 after graduating from DAV College in Kanpur and lived as a monk at Tauni Devi Dham in Hamirpur district, Himachal Pradesh, for about 36 years. States milestone in renewable energy Marking a historic achievement in renewable energy journey, UP has surpassed the milestone of 3,00,000 solar installations rising to number three position after Gujarat and Maharashtra. Of the 9,83,915 applications, 3,00,654 installations were completed, bringing the states total solar capacity to 1,038.27 MW delivering clean, affordable energy. Key initiatives like the PM Surya Ghar Yojana and the states new solar policy established robust infrastructure, ensuring transparent processes, digital monitoring and timely installations taking the state ahead of path of economic transformation. The existing capacity creates opportunities. Stall No. 26 in Kashi a big draw for visitors Stall No. 26 at Namo Ghat in Varanasi is drawing visitors in hordes as it features IIT Madrass innovation-based education initiative Vidyashakti based on the theme Tamil Karkalam (Learn Tamil) at the ongoing Kashi-Tamil Sangamam 4.0 exhibition. The initiative is giving a new dimension to Tamil language learning by integrating digital tools. In line with the event theme, the model demonstrates how a language can be made simple, engaging, and accessible through simulations, gaming, quizzes, and interactive digital content. Launched in 2021, Vidyashakti has been making STEM learning interesting in 10 UP districts. Namita Bajpai Our correspondent in Uttar Pradesh namita.bajpai@newindianexpress.com
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Schools across India are closed on December 9, 2025, due to weather disruptions, elections, and strikes. Jammu & Kashmir faces a cold wave, Kerala holds local elections, cyclone rains affect Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra sees closures due to a teachers' strike.
Now, citizens need to beware of flying objects, too
The 69-year-old man suffered injuries to his chest, head and arms due to the incident and was admitted to a hospital to undergo treatment
It had to take literary and theatre icon Shanta Gokhales honest and thoughtful acceptance speech at a recent books awards ceremony to remind us to never forget the ones behind the scenes who make our busy lives easier
Ready for 1 week, new KEM burns ward waits for CM
As Mumbai AQI fluctuates, BMC mulls steep hike in fines for recurrent polluting sites
Australian univ in global top 100 all set to offer business courses at Mumbai campus from next year
4 companies shortlisted to run Mumbai Monorail operations by April 2026
Rahul in legal trouble for faking Himachal domicile to lead rugby association
Actor Rahul Bose faces allegations in Himachal Pradesh regarding a questionable domicile certificate, reportedly secured to qualify for Rugby Federation president. A member of Shimla's royal family claims Bose failed to establish a state rugby body as promised, while simultaneously obtaining a domicile certificate from Himachal Pradesh despite holding one from Maharashtra.
Renowned social activist Baba Adhav passes away at 95; PM Modi condoles
Veteran socialist leader and prominent activist Dr Baba Adhav, a renowned figure in Maharashtra's labour and social justice movements, passed away in Pune on Monday evening at the age of 95 years. He had been undergoing treatment at the Poona Hospital.
Model held for selling drugs in Bhopal; seizures worth 1.6 lakh
Maharashtra: Five months after murder, Palghar cops arrest 5 from Nashik
Pune man arrested by Mumbai police for possession of unlicensed pistol and live cartridge
