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Not invited to cricket match, local leader wrecks pitch with tractor in Maharashtra's Jalgaon

Mumbai, Apr 20: A cricket tournament final in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district ended in chaos when a local politician allegedly drove a tractor onto the pitch and vandalised it as he was angry over not being invited, officials said. The incident occurred on April 12 during the final of the MLA Trophy cricket tournament in Dharangaon, more than 400 km from Mumbai. According to officials, the leaderwho serves as the Dharangaon municipal council presidentwas upset about not being invited to the event by the organisers. A video of the incident, which has since gone viral, shows the man driving a tractor onto the playing field, churning up the turf and rendering the pitch unplayable. Players, organisers, and spectators were left stunned as the situation escalated rapidly. The council president acted in a fit of rage, an official said on Sunday. The match was immediately called off due to unsafe playing conditions, raising concerns about the security arrangements for teams from Dharangaon and nearby villages. Local police reached the spot promptly and brought the situation under control, the official said. No complaint was lodged as organisers decided not to escalate the matter, the official added.

Greater Kashmir 20 Apr 2026 8:55 am

Days after drug deaths, Mumbai cops deny nod for concert at BKC

In a significant development, an anticipated international music festival in Mumbai has been called off due to safety concerns, following tragic incidents involving student fatalities allegedly linked to drug use at a separate concert. In response, municipal police are establishing dedicated units to tackle drug abuse, harassment, and theft in venues across the city's western suburbs.

The Times of India 20 Apr 2026 7:59 am

Tata Trusts review trustee roles at two entities as Maharashtra law caps lifetime positions

Tata Trusts is currently under the microscope due to its ongoing trustee appointments. Recent legislation in Maharashtra has placed limitations on these positions, striking a chord with the Sir Ratan Tata Trust and the Tata Education and Development Trust. This legislative shift is designed to bolster governance standards and diminish potential legal conflicts.

The Economic Times 20 Apr 2026 7:25 am

Goas Sadhvi Sail crowned Miss Femina India World 2026

Sadhvi Satish Sail of Goa was crowned Femina Miss India World 2026, a statement said. Sail, who will now represent the country at the 75th Miss World pageant, bagged the title from among 30 participants from across the country at a star-studded event in Bhubaneswar on Saturday night. Rajnandini Pawar from Maharashtra was crowned Femina []

The Shillong Times 20 Apr 2026 5:34 am

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.

Deccan Chronicle 20 Apr 2026 2:56 am

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.

Deccan Chronicle 20 Apr 2026 2:17 am

Maharashtra: Woman held with MDMA worth Rs 5 crore

The Times of India 20 Apr 2026 2:07 am

Section of app-based cab drivers on hunger strike from today

The Times of India 19 Apr 2026 11:36 pm

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

Mid Day 19 Apr 2026 10:26 pm

Three shops destroyed in Crawford Market fire

The Times of India 19 Apr 2026 10:11 pm

Squads against drug-use, theft& harassment must at events

The Times of India 19 Apr 2026 9:36 pm

Guard held as 10th accused in Goregaon concert case

The Times of India 19 Apr 2026 9:36 pm

Spain, Japan & Dutch cos eye Gargai dam consultancy work

The Times of India 19 Apr 2026 8:51 pm

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)

Mid Day 19 Apr 2026 6:46 pm

Bombay High Court recruitment 2026: Exam centre list released for 1,382 Clerk posts; admit card on April 21

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.

The Times of India 19 Apr 2026 6:40 pm

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.

The Times of India 19 Apr 2026 4:31 pm

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

Mid Day 19 Apr 2026 3:41 pm

Telangana CM Revanth meets Governor, seeking clearance of Kodandaram and Azharuddins nomination as MLCs

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

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 3:13 pm

Multiple states to borrow Rs 16,900 crore through RBI SGS auction on April 21

Multiple state governments are set to raise a combined Rs 16,900 crore through a revised auction of State Government Securities on April 21. The Reserve Bank of India will conduct the auction on its E-Kuber platform, featuring fresh issuances and re-issues with varying tenors. Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Telangana are among the participating states.

The Economic Times 19 Apr 2026 2:43 pm

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

Mid Day 19 Apr 2026 2:21 pm

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

Mid Day 19 Apr 2026 1:58 pm

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

Mid Day 19 Apr 2026 1:54 pm

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

Mid Day 19 Apr 2026 1:39 pm

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

Morningstar 19 Apr 2026 1:20 pm

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

Mid Day 19 Apr 2026 12:09 pm

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 .

The Siasat Daily 19 Apr 2026 10:51 am

Goas Sadhvi Satish Sail Crowned Femina Miss India 2026

Bhubaneswar, April 19: Sadhvi Satish Sail from Goa has been crowned Femina Miss India 2026 in a dazzling event held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. This marks the 61st edition of the prestigious beauty pageant. Following her victory, Sadhvi has taken social media by storm. Rajnandini from Maharashtra secured the first runner-up position, while Advaita from Jammu ... Read more Goas Sadhvi Satish Sail Crowned Femina Miss India 2026

Morningstar 19 Apr 2026 9:35 am

IAF aircraft failure disrupts Pune Airport for 11 hours, 32 flights affected

Flights resume after 11-hour shutdown

Mid Day 19 Apr 2026 9:30 am

About Asha

Back in the 60s and 70s, singers often made the stars (Kishore Kumars singing helped elevate Rajesh Khanna to his superstar status).

Mid Day 19 Apr 2026 9:04 am

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

Mid Day 19 Apr 2026 9:01 am

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.

Mid Day 19 Apr 2026 8:59 am

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

Mid Day 19 Apr 2026 8:51 am

Two Indian oil tankers make U-turn from Hormuz

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre said the tanker and crew were reported safe.

Mid Day 19 Apr 2026 8:48 am

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

Mid Day 19 Apr 2026 8:45 am

An Evening In Paris

The Times of India 19 Apr 2026 4:46 am

When Ashatai sang praises of French culture and cuisine

The Times of India 19 Apr 2026 4:26 am

Parents protest against Navi Mumbai school fee hike

The Times of India 19 Apr 2026 3:30 am

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 .

The Shillong Times 19 Apr 2026 3:25 am

Navi Mumbai: Five arrested for killing friend over dispute

The Times of India 19 Apr 2026 3:15 am

Inmate assaults another inside Taloja prison in Navi Mumbai

The Times of India 19 Apr 2026 3:11 am

Zaveri Bazaar switches to ACs to keep labour happy

The Times of India 19 Apr 2026 3:00 am

Four chargesheeted for posing as Mhada officials, 3cr fraud

The Times of India 19 Apr 2026 12:45 am

Panel for more transparency in transfer of BMC engineers

The Times of India 19 Apr 2026 12:40 am

Swap transplant helps save two fatty liver patients

The Times of India 19 Apr 2026 12:15 am

Delimitation bill was to ensure unfair victories: Aaditya

The Times of India 19 Apr 2026 12:10 am

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.

Deccan Chronicle 18 Apr 2026 11:35 pm

CID includes Ktaka FIR in Ajit Pawars death probe

The Times of India 18 Apr 2026 11:30 pm

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.

Greater Kashmir 18 Apr 2026 11:16 pm

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

Morningstar 18 Apr 2026 11:15 pm

Graduate after 3 years or 4? 1st NEP batch weighs option

The Times of India 18 Apr 2026 11:10 pm

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

Mid Day 18 Apr 2026 11:02 pm

Mastermind in Goregaon drug overdose case held

The Times of India 18 Apr 2026 10:40 pm

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

Mid Day 18 Apr 2026 10:27 pm

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

Mid Day 18 Apr 2026 9:45 pm

Bombay HC grants bail to shopkeeper in drugs case

The Times of India 18 Apr 2026 9:45 pm

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

Morningstar 18 Apr 2026 8:45 pm

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

Morningstar 18 Apr 2026 8:20 pm

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

Mid Day 18 Apr 2026 8:11 pm

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.

The Economic Times 18 Apr 2026 7:53 pm

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

Mid Day 18 Apr 2026 7:21 pm

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

Morningstar 18 Apr 2026 6:45 pm