Maharashtra BJP Mobilises Protests, Rallies Over Womens Reservation Bill Defeat
Following the failure of the Womens Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha, the BJP has initiated protests and rallies against the opposition in Maharashtra, accusing them of being anti-women.
Forecast of rain, winds in parts of Maharashtra from April 20
After days of high temperature, the Chief Ministers Office said in a tweet that weather patterns are likely to change in many parts of Maharashtra over the coming days
Police Arrest 32 Bank Officials For Multistate Cybercrime Racket
The city cybercrime police arrested 52 people, including 32 bank officials, for allegedly facilitating a pan-India cyber fraud network through mule accounts to siphon off victims money across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Bihar, Delhi, Rajasthan, and Gujarat.
Section of app-based cab drivers on hunger strike from today
BMC Transfer Rules Flouted, Patient Forced Into Auto After Hospital Refusal
Mumbai and Thane to get light rains and thundershowers on April 21 and 22
Congs Mumbai chief Varsha Gaikwad slams Mhada CEO for threatening protester
Nagpur cylinder blast kills one, injures seven as fire engulfs house
The wife of Atul, alias Bunty Dashrath Pantawane, was making tea when the LPG cylinder exploded, causing a fire that spread rapidly, an official said
Three shops destroyed in Crawford Market fire
HC to cops: Complaint copy must when calling for inquiry
Squads against drug-use, theft& harassment must at events
Guard held as 10th accused in Goregaon concert case
Spain, Japan & Dutch cos eye Gargai dam consultancy work
Sena (UBT) MLC alleges rigging and cartelisation in Rs 90-cr Vikhroli FoB tender
West Bengal elections: CAPF holds key security review meeting in Kolkata
The meeting brought together Directors General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Border Security Force (BSF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
Mumbai airport conman dupes flyers by posing as Nagpur student seeking ticket money
Bombay High Court has announced exam centre details for 1,382 Clerk posts. The screening test is scheduled for April 26, 2026, from 10 am to 11 am, with candidates needing to report by 9 am. Centres are district-wise across Maharashtra. Admit cards will be available from April 21. Candidates must carry admit cards and original photo ID.
Vishal Bhardwaj: I would absolutely love to see this book on screen
Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj noted that Indian crime narratives are expanding beyond Mumbai, with compelling stories emerging from regions like Uttar Pradesh. He highlighted the artistic potential of these real-life narratives, particularly praising the amazing portrayal of women in the book 'Mafia Queens of India', expressing a desire to see them adapted for the screen.
Ram Gopal Varma calls Mafia Queens of India a great angle on crime storytelling
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma lauded S Hussain Zaidi's new book, Mafia Queens of India, for its unique focus on women in the underworld. He highlighted the narrative's fresh perspective, moving beyond typical male-dominated crime stories.
Lenskart apologises after backlash, issues new in-store style guide
Lenskart has apologised after online backlash over a grooming policy document and issued a revised in-store style guide permitting employees to wear religious symbols, including bindi, tilak, hijab, turban and mangalsutra, at workplaces
The names of Prof M. Kodandaram and Mohammad Azharuddin, which had been approved earlier by the State Cabinet, remain pending with the Lok Bhavan since the last Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, who is now transferred to Maharashtra
Madhya Pradesh: Over Rs 15 crore stolen from Bank of Maharashtra in Singrauli
According to officials, the robbery took place on Friday afternoon when five masked men entered the bank and fled with around 10 kilograms of gold and approximately Rs 35 lakh in cash
Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan departs for Sri Lanka on first foreign visit
Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan departed for Sri Lanka on his first foreign visit since assuming office. The two-day trip includes scheduled meetings with Sri Lankan leadership and interactions with Indian-origin Tamil communities
Japan, South Korea on high alert after North Korea fires multiple missiles
Japan was placed on high alert after North Korea launched multiple suspected ballistic missiles from its eastern coast. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi confirmed emergency measures, with Japan, the US and South Korea coordinating closely
India summons Iran envoy over firing on Indian ships in Hormuz
India summoned Iran`s envoy after two Indian-flagged ships came under fire in the Strait of Hormuz. New Delhi conveyed deep concern and urged Tehran to ensure safe passage for Indian vessels through the strategic waterway
High drama unfolded at Manmad railway station when a mentally challenged man climbed a gantry and dangled from high-tension overhead wires. This forced authorities to shut down power, disrupting train services. Railway staff and bystanders attempted a rescue for nearly 40 minutes. The man was eventually brought down safely. Normalcy was restored soon after the incident.
Sadhvi Sail Crowned Femina Miss India World 2026 in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, April 19: KIIT Bhubaneswar, in collaboration with Rajnigandha Pearls, hosted the 61st Femina Miss India competition 2026, where Sadhvi Sail from Goa won the title of Femina Miss India World 2026. Maharashtras Rajnandini Pawar was the first runner-up, while Advaita from Jammu and Kashmir secured the second runner-up position. Participants from various states across ... Read more Sadhvi Sail Crowned Femina Miss India World 2026 in Bhubaneswar
Full of propaganda: Maharashtra Opposition slams PM Modis address
Congress leaders Harshwardhan Sapkal and Nana Patole, Nationalist Congress Party (SP) legislator Rohit Pawar, and Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi said PM Modi`s speech for mainly focusing on attacking rival parties
AIMIM leader Waris Pathans social media account hacked; probe underway
Mumbai: Waris Pathan, an AIMIM leader and former Maharashtra MLA, has alleged that his social media account was hacked and that he was threatened with the circulation of morphed private photographs unless he paid Rs 5 lakh, officials said on Sunday. According to the Worli Police, a case has been registered, and an investigation is 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 .
IAF aircraft failure disrupts Pune Airport for 11 hours, 32 flights affected
Flights resume after 11-hour shutdown
Back in the 60s and 70s, singers often made the stars (Kishore Kumars singing helped elevate Rajesh Khanna to his superstar status).
Ukraine says thousands of museum artworks vanished after Russian forces withdrew
With nearly 10,000 pieces of cultural heritage objects missing in Ukraines renowned museums, the country continues to raise awareness on it
Pope finishes his Cameroon visit, onto Angola
Leo celebrated Mass at Yaounde Airport before an estimated 200,000 people, including President Paul Biya, 93, the worlds oldest leader.
Iran reopens and shuts the Strait of Hormuz
Move came after the US said that it would not end its blockade of Iran-linked shipping
Mumbai man among 4 held for Red Fort terror plot
An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and related material were seized during the operation, police said
Two Indian oil tankers make U-turn from Hormuz
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre said the tanker and crew were reported safe.
From South Africa to Bannerghatta: Karnataka joins Indias cheetah revival missi
Officials said the animals will be introduced to their post quarantine, subject to veterinary clearance and established safety protocols
When Ashatai sang praises of French culture and cuisine
Thane police did not arrest main accused in Rs 185 crore stock fraud, says NCP(SP)
Parents protest against Navi Mumbai school fee hike
The heat shift: How Mumbai works through rapidly rising temperatures
Women stage a protest against Congress over the rejection of the Womens Reservation Bill
Women stage a protest against Congress over the rejection of the Womens Reservation Bill, at Tembhi Naka, in Thane, Maharashtra, on Saturday. (PTI) The post Women stage a protest against Congress over the rejection of the Womens Reservation Bill appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Man held for murdering security guard in Turbhe, Navi Mumbai
Navi Mumbai: Turbhe-Vashi residents face 16-hour power failure
Navi Mumbai: Now, Robo security at 3 Raigad beaches to boost tourist security
Inmate assaults another inside Taloja prison in Navi Mumbai
Zaveri Bazaar switches to ACs to keep labour happy
Navi Mumbai welcomes flamingos amid concerns over reduced wetlands
Navi Mumbai: Global NGO donates 615 road barricades to Raigad district police
Of tanks & trenches: Elephanta Islands search for its buried past
Four chargesheeted for posing as Mhada officials, 3cr fraud
Panel for more transparency in transfer of BMC engineers
Delimitation bill was to ensure unfair victories: Aaditya
Nigerian national caught with drugs worth 2.21 crore in Bandra; Khar police register FIR
In a rare win, Mumbai man reverses stage-3 fatty liver in 3 mths
Maharashtra To Fast-Track Land Allocation For Data Centres
The government has asked the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) to develop a land bank to position Maharashtra as a major data infrastructure hub.
Maharashtra Signs MOU for 5.6 Million Tree Planting and Environmental Initiatives
Mumbai, April 18: The Maharashtra governments strategic advisory body, the Maharashtra Institution for Transformation (MITRA), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Earth Day Network India. This agreement aims to implement environmental initiatives across the state, including the ambitious planting of 5.6 million trees to combat climate change. Signed on Earth Day 2026, this ... Read more Maharashtra Signs MOU for 5.6 Million Tree Planting and Environmental Initiatives
CID includes Ktaka FIR in Ajit Pawars death probe
Adil Shah died saving tourists in Pahalgam, now his family gets a new home
Hapatnar (Aishmuqam), Apr 18:The family of Syed Adil Shah, the pony operator who was killed while trying to rescue tourists during last years attack in Pahalgam, is set to move into a newly constructed house in the remote Haptanar village of south Kashmirs Anantnag district. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde funded the house, and the family said they will shift after his expected visit around the anniversary of the April 22 attack. We are thankful to Eknath Shinde for his support. He ensured that we get a new house, said Adils elder brother, Naushad Shah. Shinde is expected to visit us, and after that, we will move into the new house. Adil, 28, was among those killed in the attack at Baisran meadows that left at least 22 tourists dead and several others injured. Family members said he ran towards the site to help injured tourists and was shot. There were hundreds of people there. He, too, could have saved himself by fleeing, but he chose to help the injured, said his father, Haider Shah. Recalling the day, Haider said his other son, Naushad Hussain, who works as a driver in Pahalgam, called around 4 p.m. to ask if Adil had gone to work. When Adil did not return home and did not answer his phone, the family grew anxious. Later, his nephew told us he had been injured. By around 9:45 p.m., we were told he was no more, he said. Adil earned around Rs 300 a day working with horses in Pahalgam. He lived with his parents and two brothers, both married. Adil had married Gulnaz Akhtar, from the same village, about a year and a half before the incident. The couple had a baby girl who later died of illness. My son earned a modest Rs 300-500 per day and we were happy with it. He sacrificed his life for humanity. Tourists trusted us when they visited Pahalgam and he tried to save them, Haider said. Following the attack, assistance came from several quarters, including the government and other organisations. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha provided Adils widow, Gulnaz Akhtar, with a job in the fisheries department, while Waqf Board head Darakshan Andrabi engaged his brother, Nazakat, as a daily wager at the Aishmuqam shrine. Several other organisations and the government chipped in with financial assistance. Naushad, who earlier drove others vehicles, has since purchased a cab and now works in Pahalgam to support the family. Shinde had earlier sent the family financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh and spoke to them via video call, praising Adils bravery. We dont have a dearth of money, but he is no more with us. That haunts us. At the same time, I am proud of his bravery, Haider said. The family said people from across the country continue to visit them, remembering Adils valour.
Congress Women Leaders Celebrate Defeat of Womens Reservation Bill in Parliament
New Delhi, April 18: Congress partys women leaders expressed their joy over the defeat of the Womens Reservation Bill in Parliament. They hailed it as a significant victory for national unity. Maharashtra Congress leader Sandhya Sawalake described the failure to pass the bill as a black day for the BJP, emphasizing that it represents a ... Read more Congress Women Leaders Celebrate Defeat of Womens Reservation Bill in Parliament
Gadchiroli Police bring healthcare to remote areas, hundreds of locals treated
The medical teams included specialists such as paediatricians, physicians and gynaecologists, ensuring a wide range of healthcare services for villagers, officials said
Mastermind in Goregaon drug overdose case held
WR & CR to ascertain if ChurchgateVirar, CSMTKalyan underground routes feasible in Mumbai
Amravati records 44.4, UP`s Banda 45.4C as heatwave grips parts of country
According to the data, multiple cities across states in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have recorded some of the highest temperatures in the country
Modi addresses nation on Womens Reservation Bill, says `we made best efforts`
In his address, the Prime Minister said that the progress of women in the country has slowed down despite efforts by the government. He noted that citizens across India are witnessing this slowdown
West Asia war highlights: Stalled talks, fresh warnings as tensions rise again
US Israel attack Iran: Tensions in the Middle East remain high as violence, political disagreements and stalled peace talks continue
Bombay HC grants bail to shopkeeper in drugs case
Major fire breaks out at chemical warehouse in Panvel, no injuries reported
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Maharashtra Weather Alert: Storms and Rain Expected from April 20 to 22
Mumbai, April 18: The weather in Maharashtra is set to change in the coming days. According to forecasts from the state government, storms and rain are expected across many regions from April 20 to 22. This period may also witness thunder, strong winds, and possible hail in certain areas. The Meteorological Department indicates that parts ... Read more Maharashtra Weather Alert: Storms and Rain Expected from April 20 to 22
Major Drug Supplier Arrested in Maharashtras Concert Drug Case
Mumbai, April 18: In a significant development, the main accused in the Goregaon Nesco concert drug case has been arrested in Poladpur, Raigad, Maharashtra. The suspect is alleged to have distributed Ecstasy at a concert in Mumbai, which resulted in the deaths of two young men. He was apprehended while attempting to flee to Goa ... Read more Major Drug Supplier Arrested in Maharashtras Concert Drug Case
West Asia war: Cargo vessel attacked near Strait of Hormuz, says UK military
A container vessel was hit by a projectile near the Strait of Hormuz, causing damage to onboard containers. It is the second such incident in a week, raising fresh concerns about maritime security in the region
Maharashtra warns schools of Rs 1 lakh fine, loss of recognition for not teaching Marathi
Schools in Maharashtra must teach Marathi to students from Class 1 to 10. Failure to comply will result in strict penalties. Fines can reach Rs 1 lakh. Schools may even lose their recognition. The School Education Department is enforcing this rule. Inspections will occur within two months of the academic year. Violations will lead to notices and potential hearings.
Banker couple dies after truck hits their motorcycle near Mumbai
TCS Nashik case: Woman suspect applies for bail citing pregnancy
Nida Khan of TCS in Nashik, accused in a case involving alleged sexual harassment and religious conversion-related allegations, has applied for anticipatory bail citing her pregnancy
Maharashtra Government Mandates Marathi for Auto and Taxi Drivers Amidst Union Protests
Mumbai, April 18: The Maharashtra government has made a significant announcement regarding language requirements for drivers. Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik stated that starting May 1, 2026, all licensed auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers in the state must possess knowledge of the Marathi language. Drivers will be required to read, write, and speak Marathi. Failure to demonstrate ... Read more Maharashtra Government Mandates Marathi for Auto and Taxi Drivers Amidst Union Protests
Sunetra Pawar calls womens quota bill defeat a shameful day for democracy
Pawar said the fight for womens reservation will continue, while the Opposition denied support for the bill. The legislation failed to secure the required two-thirds majority despite majority votes in favour
SC hikes wife`s maintenance, rules EMIs cannot override duty to maintain spouse
The Supreme Court has increased a womans monthly maintenance to Rs 25,000, ruling that a husbands loan repayments cannot reduce his legal duty to support his wife
Four planning attacks at top Indian spots nabbed by Delhi Police
According to police, the accused were influenced by extremist ideology and were part of encrypted social media groups where radical content was shared
Maharashtra heatwave alert: Temperatures in Vidarbha touch 45 degrees Celsius
According to the weather department, Nagpur and Wardha are likely to experience some of the highest temperatures, touching around 44 degrees Celsius to 45 degrees Celsius
Self-styled godman Ashok Kharat remanded to jail custody till April 30
A court in Nashik has remanded self-styled godman Ashok Kharat to judicial custody till April 30 in a fourth sexual assault case. He is being investigated by an SIT for multiple allegations of sexual assault and financial fraud
Crocodile captured after two-hour operation in Meerut, released into Ganga
The reptile, weighing around 150 kg and measuring 2.25 metres, was found hiding in bushes and was safely captured by the Hastinapur forest team. Officials later released it into the Ganga river
Four Terror Suspects Held; IED Seized; Planning Attack Using Toy Car
NEW DELHI, Apr 18: Delhi Police has arrested four radicalised men from Maharashtra, Odisha and Bihar who allegedly planned terror activities, carried out recce of sensitive locations to target them and attempted to recruit others through encrypted online platforms, officials said on Saturday. An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and related material were seized during the operation, police said. Two of the accused were in the process of assembling a remote-controlled toy car fitted with an IED to target crowded places, [] The post Four Terror Suspects Held; IED Seized; Planning Attack Using Toy Car appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Kiren Rijiju calls womens reservation bill defeat a big blow to the country
We have the majority, but we didn`t get the two-thirds majority required for the Constitution Amendment, so this bill couldn`t be passed, he said, while asserting that all other government business during the session was completed successfully
Agenda to link delimitation with women`s reservation failed, says Congress MP
Opposition leaders, including K. C. Venugopal, criticised the Centre for linking womens reservation with delimitation in the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, insisting they support the quota but oppose the linkage
PM Modi to address nation after Womens Bill fails in Lok Sabha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation at 8:30 pm after the Womens Reservation Bill failed to pass in the Lok Sabha. Earlier, he criticised the Opposition for not supporting the bill, calling their stance a mistake and accusing them of holding a negative mindset towards women, while warning of political consequences
BJD Bandh disrupts normal life in Odisha`s Mayurbhanj over school student death
Protesters blocked roads, forcing closures of shops and institutions, while police were deployed to maintain order. Opposition leaders demanded a judicial probe and compensation for the victims family
'Math drags CBSE 10th scores, drives 2nd board exam rush'
Many Class 10 students are embracing the CBSE's innovative 'second exam,' scheduled for May, with a particular focus on improving their scores in challenging subjects like mathematics and science. School leaders report that between 20-35% of students are choosing to retake exams, reflecting the difficulty they faced in the original tests.
