State Junior Throwball Teams for National Championship
Kaif Khan and Varshini will lead the Telangana junior boys and girls throwball teams respectively at the 36th Junior National Throwball Championship to be held in Nashik, Maharashtra, from September 27 to 30.
Sugar imports likely for second year
The world's second-largest sugar producer had remained structurally surplus for nearly a decade but was forced to import sugar in the 2025-26 season after lower output pushed domestic prices to record highs. Prolonged rainfall shortages in Maharashtra and Karnataka, coupled with the state prioritising reservoir water for drinking over irrigation, are expected to reduce sugar content in cane due for crushing from October, executives said.
State seeking ease of norms for blanket relief to farmers: Bharne
CM visit to distressed areas a farce, our MLAs could not meet him: MVA
Dharashiv farmers know its drought, they now wait for govt to help
Bhujbal discharged in Kalina land scam case, last one pending against him
NCSC team visits IIT-B, seeks details on incident
Cable theft leaves parts of Mumbai Coastal Road in the dark, 60-65 CCTV cameras hit
Thane transport department launches prepaid auto facility at station
Winter in urban India deadliest for lung disease patients, says study
Opposition in Thane seeks explanation for Metro 4-4A operation delay
Students parents go on hunger strike at Azad Maidan, then end it - for now
Need of the hour: Strengthening the mind, not just softening the system
Chain-snatcher held in Thane, 22 cases solved, gold worth Rs 32.3 lakh seized
Veteran comic artiste Mushtaq Khan passes away at age 76
Train Attendant Held With Illegal Liquor
A train attendant was arrested at Thane railway station for allegedly possessing 61 bottles of Goa-manufactured Indian-Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) worth Rs 71,560. The seizure was made by the state excise department based on a tip-off, and the attendant has been charged under the Maharashtra Prohibition Act.
Mushtaq Khan dies at 76: Actor-comedian who lit up films, TV with unforgettable comic timing
Company manager killed in hit-and-run on Mumbai-Pune Expressway, 3 colleagues escape unhurt
Bappas 12-day stay ends as Mumbai prepares for an emotional farewell
Tourist bus catches fire on Mumbai-Pune Expressway, 14 passengers have a narrow escape
Ram Temple donation theft case: Bail hearing of 2 accused deferred to Sept 25
The bail hearing of accused Subhash Srivastava and Ramashankar alias Tinnu Yadav in the alleged Ram Temple donation theft case has been deferred to September 25. Their lawyer sought time to study the 70,000-page chargesheet filed by the SIT
CBI arrests Mahadev betting app kingpin in Hyderabad after arrival from Dubai
According to the CBI, Mahadev betting app kingpin Abhishek Kumar allegedly played an active role in operating online betting and gambling activities under online platform
Court discharges Bhujbal in bribery case linked to university library plot
A special court on Thursday discharged Maharashtra Minister Chhagan Bhujbal and three others in a 2016 alleged bribery case linked to the leasing of a Mumbai University plot. The court said criminal liability could not be based on an inference of invisible support without supporting evidence
Gujarat: Woman strangled by husband over character suspicion
A 26-year-old woman was allegedly strangled to death by her husband following a domestic dispute in Haripura village, Gujarat. Police arrested the accused within hours after he allegedly fled the spot with his daughter. A case has been registered under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Rahul Gandhi questions PM Modi, Amit Shah over vote chori allegations
Slamming Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that what the CEC has done is an act against the nation and it must be investigated
160 Bangladeshi nationals sent back after deportation operation in Bengaluru
As many as 160 Bangladeshi nationals living without valid documents in Bengaluru and nearby Karnataka districts were deported after legal formalities. Police and the FRRO coordinated the operation, with detainees transferred to the national border and handed over to the BSF
Bomb threat emails trigger school evacuations in Punjab, Haryana
Multiple schools in Punjab and Haryana received bomb-threat emails on Thursday, prompting evacuations and extensive police searches. No suspicious object was found. A Ferozepur school and two Panchkula private schools were checked, while cyber teams began to trace the email sources
One dead, four injured in stabbing at Catholic convent in Poland
A stabbing at a Catholic convent in Jaroslaw, southeastern Poland, left one person dead and four others injured. Police said three of the injured men suffered serious wounds. A 31-year-old foreign national was detained at the scene as authorities investigate the incident and motive
Rahul Gandhi's anti-incumbency claims draw sharp response from BJP
BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi countered Rahul Gandhis remarks on anti-incumbency, citing Congresss electoral record in states including Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Odisha, and argued that the sentiment remains strong against the Congress
Housing societies in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu lead residential rooftop solar installations
Tier II cities such as Coimbatore, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore (Nellore), Visakhapatnam, Kolhapur and Nashik are also catching up
MUMBAI: ( Amid reports of differences within the EC over SIR, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Thursday demanded Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumars resignation, and said both the CEC and the masterminds pulling the strings from behind must be investigated. Slamming the Election Commission, Thackeray said in a post on X that under []
Geneva protest: Sindh freedom group demands UN-supervised referendums
Sindh activists staged a protest outside the UN headquarters in Geneva, calling for UN-supervised referendums on self-determination in Sindh and other regions of Pakistan, while raising concerns over alleged human rights violations and enforced disappearances
Passenger duped of Rs 11,000 at Pune airport, CISF nabs suspect
The CISF said that the suspect was allegedly unable to provide a satisfactory explanation for the different identities and the financial transaction. He was subsequently detained
Rahul Gandhi asks CEC Gyanesh Kumar to resign amid EC row
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday asked Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign and turn approver over his allegations of vote theft. His remarks came amid a political row over reported differences within the Election Commission
Maharashtra FDA festive crackdown: 248 licences suspended, 12 cancelled
The Maharashtra FDA seized 6,34,362 kg of suspected adulterated or unsafe food stock worth around Rs 9.76 crore during its statewide festival food-safety drive from September 1 to 23. The regulator conducted 3,068 inspections, suspended 248 licences and cancelled 12
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 24: 360 ONE, among India's leading wealth and asset management firms with assets exceeding INR 7.8 lakh crore ($82 billion), today announced the launch of The Collector's Guide 2026, its inaugural report decoding the South Asian fine art market for a new generation of collectors.
India-US forces in action: Ambassador Sergio Gor witnesses Yudh Abhyas drills
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor visited Rajasthans Mahajan Field Firing Range to witness Yudh Abhyas 2026, where Indian and US Army contingents are conducting joint drills involving varied terrain, advanced weapons and technology
Maharashtra Faces Drought-Like Conditions as Government Steps In to Assist Farmers
Maharashtra is grappling with drought-like conditions due to 17% less rainfall, prompting government assistance for affected farmers. Maharashtra Faces Drought-Like Conditions as Government Steps In to Assist Farmers
Uddhav Thackeray demands immediate action from Maharashtra government to address severe drought conditions affecting farmers. Uddhav Thackeray Criticizes Maharashtra Government Amid Drought Crisis, Calls for Special Assembly Session
States ask banks to explore cash flow-based lending
The next generation of opportunities will come from advanced manufacturing, logistics, data centres, green energy, and global capabilities centres, said Ashish Jaiswal, Minister of State for Finance, Maharashtra
Ganesh idol immersion turns tragic as three family members drown in Rajkot
Three members of a family, including a father-son duo, drowned in a check dam in Gujarats Rajkot district after immersing a Lord Ganesh idol. Two women were rescued after the family members entered the water to bathe, police said
Maharashtra sets up 10-member panel to regularise pre-2011 encroachments
The Maharashtra government has formed a 10-member panel to formulate a policy for regularising residential encroachments on government land in Mumbai, Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, with recommendations due within three months
Ganesh mandals seek clarity on noise pollution order
Ganesh mandals in Mumbai have requested the Maharashtra government to clarify the implementation of a recent Bombay High Court order on noise pollution during immersion processions. The order mandates a Rs 1 lakh security deposit and legal action for violations, causing confusion among organisers as the festival concludes.
Maharashtra government launches model sub-registrar offices in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Nagpur
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IIT Bombay Student's Parents To Begin Hunger Strike At Azad Maidan
Sahil Wakode, from Maharashtra's Yavatmal, had complained to his parents that he was being subjected to caste slurs and being discriminated against.
Ajay Jamwal Appointed Maharashtra BJP General Secretary (Org) After Sweeping Wins
CEC Gyanesh Kumar must resign; Modi, Shah will be investigated for vote chori, says Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi said that two ECs started opposing CEC Gyanesh Kumar after the Congress had repeatedly raised vote chori issue following the Haryana and the Maharashtra Assembly elections
CEC Gyanesh Kumar must resign; Modi, Shah will be investigated for vote chori, says Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi said that two ECs started opposing CEC Gyanesh Kumar after the Congress had repeatedly raised vote chori issue following the Haryana and the Maharashtra Assembly elections
Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday renewed his allegations of vote chori and called for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Gandhi referred to electoral developments in states including Haryana, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, questioning how what he described as anti-incumbency had disappeared. His remarks [] The post Rahul Gandhi Repeats Vote Chori Claim, Calls for CEC Gyanesh Kumars Resignation appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Traders in Madhya Pradesh observed No UPI Day on Wednesday. They were seeking an immediate withdrawal of the imposed MDR fees on UPI transactions.
Swedish MP irked over uncle Vikhe Patil bask in her glory
Nila Vikhe Patil, recently elected to Sweden's Parliament, has expressed surprise and disapproval over her estranged uncle, Maharashtra minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, and cousin, Sujay Vikhe Patil, attempting to associate themselves with her political achievement. She stated that she has had no contact with them for over a decade and views their actions as an attempt to piggyback on her success.
Landmark Cars and OLX India Partner to Build India's Leading Phygital Pre-Owned Car Platform
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 24: Landmark Cars Limited, a leading premium automotive retail network in India, and OLX India, part of CarTrade Tech Limited, today announced a strategic partnership to create an integrated phygital (physical + digital) pre-owned car buying and selling experience for Indian consumers.
FSSAI proposes nationwide ban on manufacturing, sale of analogue paneer
FSSAI has proposed prohibiting the manufacture and sale of analogue paneer across India. The draft amendments also seek to stop products registered as Analogue in Dairy Context from using Paneer in labelling or marketing
Bihar: Samastipur girl harassment case sparks political row
The alleged harassment of a young girl in Samastipur has triggered political criticism of the Bihar government, days after a separate incident involving two minor students in Jamui. Police have arrested suspects after a purported video of the incident surfaced on social media
President Droupadi Murmus Viral Warning to Stars Amid Mundhes Action Against SRK, Ajay & Tiger
President Droupadi Murmus message to film stars at the 72nd National Film Awards has put celebrity endorsements back in focus. Her remarks come amid Maharashtra FDA action involving Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over an advertisement alleged by the regulator to amount to surrogate promotion of a tobacco-linked product. FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe has now shared the Presidents video, writing, Influence is not immunity, while stressing celebrity responsibility and public health.
3 workers crushed to death after wall collapses at rubber factory near Mumbai
Goldy Brar gang operative arrested in Ahmedabad
A joint team of Ahmedabad Crime Branch, Rural SOG and Delhi Police arrested alleged Goldy Brar gang operative Arif alias Pistol from Vejalpur. Wanted in over 11 serious cases, he is being questioned over his alleged role in extortion, threat calls and financial network
Former Maharashtra Chief Minister and Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan has questioned the respective roles of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in shaping Indias foreign policy, while raising questions over Dovals accountability and Indias position on several international issues. Chavan said that both Jaishankar and Doval report directly to Prime [] The post In Manmohan Singh Govt, NSA Was A Junior Position, Says Congress Leader Prithviraj Chavan Questioning Ajit Dovals Direct Access To PM Modi appeared first on The Commune .
Ex-HC judge: youth-focused UCC survey must with 10,000 responses across diverse sections
Video: Jantar Mantar 2.0 will happen if Gyanesh Kumar dosen't resign, says Dipke
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke alleged that more than 13 crore names had been deleted from electoral rolls and questioned whether such action was consistent with democratic principles
JACK & JONES Unveils Its Autumn Winter 2026 Denim Campaign Featuring Vedang Raina
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 24: Leading European menswear brand JACK & JONES India introduces its Autumn Winter 2026 Denim Campaign featuring actor Vedang Raina, bringing together the brand's signature jean craft with one of the most compelling young voices in Indian entertainment.
IIT-Bombay suicide case: Rahul Gandhi speaks to Sahils parents, assures support
SC rejects pleas challenging AIMIM MLA
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday, September 24, dismissed pleas challenging the election of AIMIMs Mufti Mohammad Ismail Abdul Khalique as MLA from the Malegaon central constituency in the 2024 Maharashtra assembly polls. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Augustine George Masih and Sandeep Mehta passed the order while hearing two separate petitions challenging 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 .
Disha Salian case: Father Satish Salian to submit 'key evidence' before CBI
CM Fadnavis assures drought relief, loan waiver amid agrarian distress
Digital Desk | Washim (Maharashtra), Sep 24 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday announced that the state government will soon issue a Government Resolution (GR) declaring a severe drought in affected regions and extend crop loan waiver benefits to all eligible farmers who were left out of earlier schemes, as the state grapples with a worsening agrarian crisis. The announcement comes during his visit to drought-affected Washim districts in the Vidarbha region on Thursday to inspect crop damage and assess water shortages. After visiting villages in the Marathwada region and Solapur district on Wednesday, the Chief Minister arrived at Masal village in the Washim district on Thursday. Large crowds of local farmers assembled to meet him, hand over memorandums outlining their grievances, and share reports of dwindling livestock fodder and water supplies. Addressing the farmers directly in Masal village, the Chief Minister reassured the public that state machinery would prioritize rural relief. Do not worry; the government stands firmly behind you. We will be issuing the Government Resolution (GR) for the drought, and those farmers who missed out on the loan waiver scheme will also be covered, he said. Beyond financial relief, the state administration is deploying emergency measures to ensure uninterrupted drinking water supply, distribute fodder for cattle, and expedite crop damage assessments (panchanamas), said the CM. Earlier, CM Fadnavis on Wednesday said that crop damage assessments (panchnamas) are being conducted solely because they are legally mandated. The government has no intention of getting farmers entangled in administrative delays. The financial aid will be extended universally, he assured, adding that the state stands firmly behind farmers by considering damage to both Kharif and Rabi seasons. Describing the condition of crops in Latur district as critical, CM Fadnavis noted that the current rainfall has dropped to 50 per cent, compared to 63 per cent during previous drought years. Urging citizens to remain resilient, he assured that the state government would fully manage drinking water supplies and livestock fodder. We will need to support one another over the next three to four months, and the state government is fully standing by you, the Chief Minister stated. He further assured that the state government would clear pending bills for water supply schemes to ensure every village receives drinking water. Acknowledging that the present conditions are even more severe than the historic 1972 drought, CM Fadnavis reaffirmed that the official drought declaration order would be released within two days, adding that funds won't be a problem.
Assam: Three-month-old tiger cub rescued from kitchen garden in Biswanath
The cub was spotted by local residents, following which the forest department, police, district administration and Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) launched a coordinated rescue operation
Pakistan carries out airstrikes in Afghanistan, four civilians killed
Pakistan carried out fresh airstrikes on Afghanistans Kandahar, Paktia and Khost provinces, killing four civilians, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said. The Taliban condemned the attacks and warned of an appropriate response, while Hamid Karzai urged dialogue and good neighbourly ties
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 21: HubbleHox Technologies, in collaboration with the International Institute for Teacher Education and Development (II-TED), has partnered with FutureSkills Prime, a digital skilling initiative of the
Nitin Nabin, the BJP's national president, introduced 24 immediate organizational appointments to strengthen the party's framework. The changes encompass vital roles including National Joint General Secretaries and State General Secretaries, focusing on enhancing operational effectiveness in states like Maharashtra, Bihar, West Bengal, and Uttar Pradesh.
FIR Filed Against 13 Police Officers for Alleged Abuse in Pune
Thirteen police officers in Pune face charges of abuse and misconduct following a report by the Maharashtra Human Rights Commission. FIR Filed Against 13 Police Officers for Alleged Abuse in Pune
Navitas Solar to invest over $1 billion in clean energy expansion
Navitas Solar intends to invest 100 billion rupees in Gujarat and Maharashtra over the next five years. This investment will support the expansion of solar ingots, wafers, cells, modules, and battery storage. The company is already constructing a 2.4 gigawatt solar cell plant in Gujarat, with operations expected to begin in July 2027. Additionally, Navitas is developing solar parks in Maharashtra with specified capacities.
Navitas Solar to invest 10,000 crore in Gujarat, Maharashtra over 5 years
The investment will fund expansion into solar ingots, wafers, cells and modules, as well as battery energy storage systems and renewable power generation.
EAM Jaishankar discusses Indias Pacific partnership at FIPIC meeting in NYC
Welcoming representatives of Pacific Island nations to the Indian Mission in New York, Jaishankar said the meeting would take stock of the progress made since the third FIPIC Summit in 2023
Trumps White House media ban temporarily blocked by federal judge
A US federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trumps ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House grounds. The 14-day order requires access to be restored while the court considers claims that the restrictions violated First
US, China agree to extend trade truce ahead of Trump-Xi talks
The US and China have agreed to extend their trade-war truce until January 10, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The extension gives both sides more time to negotiate a broader economic deal as Donald Trump and Xi Jinping prepare for talks on trade, technology and security
Amit Shah to address anti-drug yatra finale in Punjabs Jalandhar on Sept 30
Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to address a mega rally in Jalandhar as part of the concluding programme of the campaign, which has been organised around the theme of Nasha Mukt Punjab (Drug-Free Punjab)
Palghar court sentences man to 20 years for sexually assaulting minor boy
Special Judge A H Kashikar found Madhu Dharma Govari, a labourer from Vasai in Maharashtras Palghar district, guilty under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code
Maharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal discharged in 2016 Mumbai University library contract case
A special court in Mumbai dealing with cases involving MPs and MLAs has discharged Maharashtra minister and NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal in a corruption case linked to the construction contract for Mumbai University's central library at the Kalina campus. The case was registered by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in 2015 when Bhujbal was serving as the Maharashtra Public Works Department minister.The court discharged Bhujbal and other accused on Thursday. However, the reasoned order was not available yet.
Sutargalli mandal stops immersion, makes reusable fibre idol instead
Ganeshas seated atop fish, peacocks and elephants charm MMR devotees
Navitas Solar to invest 10,000 crore in five years across value chain
Surat-based Navitas Solar plans to expand beyond module manufacturing into cells, ingots, wafers, battery storage and renewable energy projects in Gujarat and Maharashtra
Islamabad imposes two-month section 144 ahead of PTI protest
Pakistan has imposed Section 144 in Islamabad for two months ahead of PTIs September 27 march. Authorities have tightened security and restricted rallies, while Punjab has imposed similar measures as PTI demands Imran Khans release, constitutional supremacy and rule of law
Indian Railways announces Bharat Gaurav train from Solapur on October 21
The tour, titled Divine Rajasthan with Khatu Shyam Ji and Ujjain Yatra, will cover Udaipur, Nathdwara, Pushkar, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Khatu Shyam Ji and Ujjain. Package prices start at Rs 18,670 per person.
AIIMS Nagpur resident doctors start protest, withdraw non-emergency services after assault in ICU
Pune awarded hosting rights for UCI Road World Championships 2032
Pune will host the UCI Road World Championships 2032, bringing cycling's global showcase to India for the first time. The historic bid was a joint effort by the Government of Maharashtra and the Cycling Federation of India with the support of the Government of India, built around a shared vision to establish Pune as a global cycling destination. The decision was announced at the UCI Congress in Montreal, Canada, following Pune's final candidature presentation to the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). A senior delegation from the Government of Maharashtra was present in Montreal to champion Pune's candidature. Maninder Pal Singh, secretary general, Cycling Federation of India; and Onkar Singh former secretary general, Asian Cycling Confederation were also present. The candidature process culminated in a two-way race between Pune and Groningen/Drenthe, Netherlands, after Colombia and Mexico were eliminated. Pune's bid gained momentum following a three-member UCI inspection team's
Current drought situation could be worse than 1972, says Maharashtra CM
The 1972 drought affected nearly 25 million people in Maharashtra. CM Devendra Fadnavis said the government is taking measures to support farmers amid the current crisis
Greater Noida bus fire: PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh aid for kin of deceased
According to officials, the bus, travelling from Kashmiri Gate, New Delhi, towards UP's Mahoba, caught fire suddenly near the 33 km milestone on the Yamuna Expressway, within the jurisdiction of the Jewar Police Station, triggering panic among passengers, many of whom jumped out of the windows to save themselves
