NCP merger decision rests with Sharad Pawar, Sunetra; neither has told us anything yet: CM Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated that only Sharad Pawar and Sunetra Pawar could clarify any merger plans. He noted that neither had informed the BJP about a potential merger of the two NCP factions. Fadnavis compared Sunetra Pawars leadership to that of her late husband, Ajit Pawar, declaring it unfair. He expressed confidence in river-linking projects helping eliminate drought in Maharashtra over time.
NCP merger decision rests with Sharad Pawar, Sunetra, says Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said only Sharad Pawar and Sunetra Pawar could clarify whether the two Nationalist Congress Party factions would merge, asserting that neither had informed the BJP about any such move. He also said it would be unfair to compare Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar's leadership with that of her late husband Ajit Pawar. Fadnavis was responding to questions about speculation over a merger of the two NCP factions while speaking to reporters at a Diwali gathering hosted by him at his official residence, Varsha, in Mumbai. If they (Sharad Pawar and Sunetra Pawar) decide to merge, they will come and tell us, because the merger cannot happen without us. Neither of them has told us anything yet, he said. The merger buzz gained strength last week after several leaders of the Sunetra Pawar-led NCP, including Praful Patel and Parth Pawar, met NCP (SP) head Sharad Pawar, who was recently hospitalised for a chest infection. Asked to compa
Manager Attacked In Beed Over Personal Vendetta
An electrical manager in Maharashtra's Beed district was severely injured after three unidentified assailants intercepted his vehicle and brutally assaulted him with iron rods. Police suspect personal vendetta as the motive, and a probe is underway.
BJP Leader Urges Unity Amid Tensions in Maharashtras Mahayuti Coalition
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Maoist Leader Arrested in Maharashtra, Arms Recovered in Jharkhand
A Maoist commander arrested in Maharashtra led police to recover a rifle and ammunition in Jharkhands Palamu district. Maoist Leader Arrested in Maharashtra, Arms Recovered in Jharkhand
Farmers demand uniform 4,200 sugarcane rate across Maharashtra
The delegation demanded a 2 lakh incentive grant for farmers who regularly repay their loans and 1 lakh per hectare in financial assistance for drought-affected cultivators
Maharashtra farmers seek uniform sugarcane price, 2 lakh loan incentive
A delegation of farmers met Maharashtra Cooperation Minister Babasaheb Patil in Latur to demand uniform sugarcane pricing across the state, a Rs 2 lakh incentive for borrowers, and enhanced drought relief. Led by Krantikari Shetkari Sanghatana state president Rajiv Kasbe, the delegation on Monday submitted a memorandum of demands in Ahmedpur, questioning why sugarcane growers in Marathwada and other regions were allegedly denied the Rs 4,200-per-tonne rate paid to farmers in western Maharashtra. Kasbe said that sugar mills' earnings from sugar sales and by-products such as molasses, bagasse and ethanol should be considered while determining the price of the crop, and stressed that farmers across the state should receive equal treatment and fair returns for their produce. The delegation demanded a Rs 2 lakh incentive grant for farmers who regularly repay their loans and Rs 1 lakh per hectare in financial assistance for drought-affected cultivators. It also sought a special financial
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Farmer, associates abducted in Maha amid co-op bank poll
A farmer and four associates were allegedly abducted and threatened in Latur, Maharashtra, amidst intense rivalry for the upcoming District Central Co-operative Bank (DCCB) elections. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, led to a police complaint and protests by Congress workers, resulting in an FIR against two individuals for kidnapping and criminal intimidation.
Mumbai woman converted to Islam 'under pretext of marriage'
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 10 (IANS) A case of alleged religious conversion on the pretext of marriage has come to light in Mumbai, where a 22-year-old woman was allegedly persuaded to convert from Hinduism to Islam after being promised marriage and financial assistance, officials said on Tuesday. The Meghwadi Police have registered an FIR against the accused, identified as Faiz Akbar Khan, under the Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act, 2026. The incident occurred in the Amina Nagar area of Mumbai's Jogeshwari East. According to the police, the complaint was filed by the mother of the woman. In her complaint, she alleged that Faiz Akbar Khan befriended her daughter and convinced her to change her religion by assuring her that he would marry her and provide financial support. The complainant further alleged that the accused had told her daughter, If you change your religion, I will marry you. On October 18, the 22-year-old reportedly went missing from her residence, following which a kidnapping complaint was lodged at the Virar Police Station. Two days later, on October 20, the woman allegedly sent her mother a certificate of a court marriage solemnised at the Bandra Court, adding another development to the case. The matter took a further turn on October 24, when the accused allegedly sent a wedding invitation card to the WhatsApp number of the woman's brother. The invitation carried the names Mohammad Faiz weds Shravani (Ayesha) and mentioned November 6, 2026, as the scheduled date of the wedding. Citing the wedding invitation as evidence, the woman's mother alleged that her daughter had been subjected to religious conversion under the pretext of marriage. She approached the police with her complaint, following which the Meghwadi Police registered a case against the accused under Section 9(1) of the Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act, 2026. The police have initiated an investigation to examine the allegations and establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged conversion and marriage. The case has been registered as FIR No. 0587/2026 at the Meghwadi Police Station. Sub-Inspector Indrajit Nemane has been assigned to the investigation and is currently probing the matter. Further details are awaited.
What is the Gokul Cooperative Milk Federation election issue in Maharashtra? | Explained
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Domestic Help Held For Rs 20 Lakh Theft In Palghar
A 41-year-old domestic help has been arrested in Palghar, Maharashtra, for two theft cases, with police recovering nearly Rs 20 lakh in cash and valuables from her. The arrest followed a complaint filed on October 28.
85 pc of Maharashtra gripped by drought as rural belt struggles during Diwali: Shiv Sena(UBT) in
Mumbai The Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray on Tuesday said that while major metropolitan cities like Mumbai and Pune witness The post 85 pc of Maharashtra gripped by drought as rural belt struggles during Diwali: Shiv Sena(UBT) in Samaana appeared first on Bilkul Online .
Sonia Gandhi's memoirs Belonging: A Journey of Love has hit the bookstores across the country on Tuesday. According to publisher Harper Collins India, the memoir is being released across several bookstores nationwide, including Higginbotham in Chennai, Bahrisons and Midland in Delhi, The White Crow and Title Waves in Mumbai, Mathrubhumi Books in Kerala, Blossoms and The Bookworm in Karnataka, and Crossword outlets across Maharashtra, Karnataka, Delhi-NCR, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Gujarat and Kerala. On Tuesday, the CPP Chairperson shared excerpts of her newly released memoirs. Posting an article written in the Indian Express, Sonia Gandhi referred to her refusal to take on the mantle of Prime Minister when the UPA government was voted to power in 2004. In her post on X she shared, My mind suddenly cleared itself of the last shreds of doubt.
TDCC Bank donates Rs 34.23 lakh to CM relief fund for drought-hit people
The Thane District Central Co-operative Bank has donated Rs 34,23,730 to the Maharashtra Chief Minister's Relief Fund to support drought-affected people. The amount was raised through voluntary contributions from bank employees and members of its board of directors
Thane (Maharashtra) [India], November 10: Mittral Life Science, a pharmaceutical wholesale and trading firm based in Kopari, Thane (East), today announced the availability of its product range through its network of distributors, stockists and chemists across Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Kalyan and the Konkan belt. Trade enquiries are also open to partners from other parts of India.
Delhi government launches Namo Yamuna Cruise Safari along Yamuna river
In a post on X, the Delhi Minister wrote, To promote tourism on the Yamuna, the 'Namo Yamuna Cruise' will be handed over to Delhi residents starting tomorrow.
PM Modi speaks to Zelensky, discusses India's role in ending Russia-Ukraine war
One such area, the Ukrainian leader mentioned, could be food security as the leaders discussed blockage of grain exports in the Black Sea.
Trump says Iran war was justified despite Republican losses in midterm elections
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Maharashtra School Holiday Today, November 10: Check Diwali Padwa Break 2026
Schools across Maharashtra are observing a holiday on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, on account of Diwali Padwa, also known as Bali Pratipada. The festival is an important part of the Diwali celebrations and is being observed as a scheduled school holiday
Indulge in the delicious new menus in Mumbai this week in November
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Iran says 48-hour plan to restore Strait of Hormuz security remains open to US
He maintained that the path to regional stability is clear if Washington chooses to engage with the offer
Poland: Gunman who killed six in Krakow tourist square dies in hospital
He continued shooting even after being struck by police gunfire
Diwali fires claim 12 lives in Madhya Pradesh's Seoni and Katni, four injured
Ten family members were present in the house. Six of them died, while four were injured and rescued.
16-year-old charred to death after firecracker shop explodes in Mumbai's Malad, suffers 100% burns
Indian Embassy in Yemen safely evacuates 19 stranded nationals
All seafarers are safe, in good health, and on their way back to India.
BJP hits out at Kharge for calling Diwali Eid of joy
BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia alleged that the Congress had made it a practice to disrespect Hindu religious traditions while attempting to appease the Muslim community
Delhi records AQI of 483 after Diwali as pollution levels reach severe category
It is worth noting that Diwali falls on different days in October or November every year
Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad report 170 fire incidents on Diwali as AQI hits 432
Pune records 94 fires and Pimpri-Chinchwad 76, while post-Diwali pollution pushes citys AQI to 432
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Maharashtra: Tiger that travelled 500 km suspected in farmer's death in Beed
Deceased had been collecting fodder when he came face-to-face with big cat; forest dept says attack was not predatory
Pune recruitment exam paper allegedly leaked on WhatsApp a day before test
Pune police have booked an NCRA employee under the Official Secrets Act after a Work Assistant recruitment exam paper was allegedly shared on WhatsApp a day before the May 24, 2025, test. The alleged leak came to light through a confidential source in June 2026
Maharashtra school holiday today, November 10: Check Diwali Padwa break and reopening date
Pune experienced a notable rise in air pollution levels during the recent Diwali celebrations. The peak PM2.5 concentration reached around 1,000 g/m, exceeding national standards. Noise levels also increased at various monitored locations, highlighting violations of existing norms. Residents and activists have called for stricter regulations regarding firecracker usage after witnessing these pollution levels. Effective implementation of current policies remains a pressing concern for the community.
Tatkare reaffirms February 12 NCP merger claim amid reunion buzz
Mumbai: Maharashtra NCP President Sunil Tatkare on Monday, November 9, reiterated his statement that a merger between the rival party factions would have taken place on February 12 had former deputy CM Ajit Pawar been alive, as speculation over a reunion kept circulating with leaders making different comments. Talking to reporters, Tatkare said the Nationalist 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 .
Mumbai local train stabbing: Accused claims real 'killer' fled, says he was a bystander
Six of family killed in fire at home above grocery store in Maharashtra
A boy, who was brought downstairs to safety by his parents before they went back in an effort to rescue the others, was the sole survivor
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IIIT-Pune students develop voice-guided payment app for visually impaired
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Youth, car driver killed in collision on Pune-Solapur highway; sister critical
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Construction worker falls to death at Ravet site
Curbs on firecrackers missing on Diwali night, residents face breathing problem
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Nagpur Records 24 Nighttime Diwali Fire Incidents Despite HC Ban
Nagpur chokes as PM2.5, PM10 levels touch 500 at multiple spots
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Pune civic body, residents shift to drought-resistant gardens amid water woes
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Doctors warn of severe health toll on vulnerable lungs amid post-Diwali smog in Pune
Night-time noise levels show an increase across city areas during Diwali this year
Annakoot and Bhai Dooj festivities to colour celebrations in Mumbai
75-yr-old woman duped of 32 lakh in monthlong digital arrest
PM Modi Inspired Diwali Night Stay With Farmers: CM Fadnavis
Suicide abetment: Accused man held, spouse at large
Over 60 suffer burns this Diwali across Mumbai & MMR, 2 women critical with 75% & 50% injuries
6 Of Family Die As Fire Engulfs House, Attached Store On Diwali In Maharashtra
The fire broke out at midnight and consumed the family's grocery store, along with their entire home, reducing everything to ashes in an instant.
Over 50-ft-long dead baleen whale found on Dahanu beach
Shaniwar Wadas spectacular diya display beats Chandrapurs Guinness world record
Maharashtra: Tree branch falls on parked car in Thane; no injuries reported
According to the information received by the authorities, a call regarding the incident was received at 8.20 am on Monday. The branch fell on a Toyota Fortuner bearing registration number MH 04 KG 5001. The vehicle owner's identity was not known
Maharashtra cyber police arrests two in fake medical certificate racket
Digital Desk | Pune, Nov 9 (IANS) A case of question paper leakage has come to light in connection with a recruitment examination conducted by the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA) in Pune city of Maharashtra. The Chaturshringi Police have registered a case against NCRA employee Vivek Baban Hadwale (40) under the Official Secrets Act after the paper was allegedly circulated on WhatsApp a day before the exam. A written test for the post of Work Assistant was held on May 24, 2025, at the NCRA centre located on the Savitribai Phule Pune University campus. Information about the leak reached the vigilance department of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) in Mumbai through a confidential source in June 2026 nearly 13 months after the examination. According to the complaint filed by Vaibhav Pandurang Sherkar (35), a vigilance officer at TIFR, he met the confidential source on July 31, 2026. During the meeting, the source claimed that on May 23, 2025, at around 7:15 am one day before the exam he had received the complete question paper on WhatsApp from the mobile phone of Vivek Hadwale. The source handed over a printed copy of the question paper along with screenshots of the WhatsApp conversation. Sherkar also took photographs of the sources mobile screen using his own phone. These images clearly showed the pattern and content of the question paper. In a subsequent interaction, the source reiterated that it was Hadwale who had sent the paper. The vigilance department compared the leaked question paper with the original official paper and found them to be identical. Following this verification, Sherkar lodged a formal complaint with the police. Acting on the complaint, the Chaturshringi Police have registered a case against Vivek Baban Hadwale under Section 5 of the Official Secrets Act, 1923, and Sections 316(2) and 316(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Police are currently investigating the matter further to determine the full extent of the leakage and any other persons who may have been involved.
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Bombay High Court turns down urgent plea for Chhath Puja celebrations at Girgaum Chowpatty in Mumbai
Maharashtra weather update: Dahanu sizzles at 37.4 deg C, Pune AQI nears 300
Dahanu in Konkan emerged as the hottest location, recording a maximum temperature of 37.4 degrees Celsius, while Jalgaon in Madhya Maharashtra registered the lowest minimum temperature at 13.6 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD)
Eight major fire incidents reported in Maharashtra's Thane in 24 hours
The fire incidents were reported across different parts of the city, including Manpada, Kasarvadavli, Kopri, Vartak Nagar, Kalwa and Wagle Estate, officials said
Chain-pulling disrupts Central Railway services; 7 incidents reported in a day
Airline ground staff arrested for stealing passengers wallet at Mumbai airport
Annakoot and Bhai Dooj festivities to colour Diwali celebrations
Smriti Mandhana To Lead Defending Champions Maharashtra In Senior Womens T20 Super League
Gujarat College Cricket Ground: India skipper Smriti Mandhana will captain defending champions Maharashtra in the Super League stage of the Senior Womens T20 Trophy, with Tejal Hasabnis named as her vice-captain in a 16-member squad announced by the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) on Monday. Smriti was unavailable for the league stage of the competition due to her leading India to white-ball series wins over Zimbabwe at home last month. After taking a short break post the completion of the series against Zimbabwe, Smriti will be back to state duties and help Maharashtra retain the title they won last season. Experienced campaigners such as Devika Vaidya, Anuja Patil, Mukta Magre and Gautami Naik are present, while the specialist wicketkeepers are Shivali Shinde and Damini Bankar. The eight sides that made the Super League have been divided into two groups of four. Maharashtra have been drawn in Group B alongside Andhra, Railways and Mumbai, while Karnataka, Baroda, Vidarbha and Delhi form Group A. All matches of the Super League stage will be held in Ahmedabad, with the Gujarat College Cricket Ground A and Ground B of the Narendra Modi Stadium as the venues. Maharashtra will commence their Super League campaign against Andhra in the 9 a.m. fixture at the Gujarat College Cricket Ground A on November 14. They will then face heavyweights Railways at the Narendra Modi Stadium Ground B at 11 a.m. on November 16. But undoubtedly the most keenly awaited clash for Maharashtra will be against Mumbai at the Gujarat College Cricket Ground A at 1.30 p.m. on November 18. Mumbai, who are expected to be led by India batter Jemimah Rodrigues, start their campaign against Railways on November 14 and play Andhra on November 16 before meeting Maharashtra. With each team playing only three games, the margin for error is thin. Only the two group toppers will progress, and they will square off in the final to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium Ground B on November 20. Mumbai, who are expected to be led by India batter Jemimah Rodrigues, start their campaign against Railways on November 14 and play Andhra on November 16 before meeting Maharashtra. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Mumbai police register 27 FIRs over illegal sale of firecrackers
BJP attempting 'hostile takeover' of Gokul after losing polls: Dipke
In a video message posted on social media, Abhijeet Dipke alleged that the ruling party was trying to bypass the election mandate and retain control of the cooperative by changing its board's voting strength
Maha: PWD floats tender to appoint Consultant for first ropeway project in Mulund
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 9 (IANS) In a major step towards developing Mumbais first ropeway, the Maharashtra Public Works Department (PWD) has invited bids for the appointment of a consultant to prepare a comprehensive architectural design for the proposed ropeway connecting Mulunds foothills to Taramati Mata Temple inside Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP). Mulund BJP MLA Mihir Kotecha, who had earlier demanded a ropeway connecting the foothills of Mulund to Taramati Mata Temple with the objective of boosting tourism in the area, on Monday confirmed the government's move. Welcoming the development, Kotecha said, During the 2024 election campaign, we had promised to develop a ropeway from the foothills of Mulund to Taramati Mata Temple, located atop the picturesque hills of Mulund, to promote tourism. It is heartening that the PWD has now floated a tender for the appointment of a consultant to prepare the architectural design of the project. This tender is not for a commercial ropeway from Mulund to Borivali. It is exclusively for a ropeway within Mulund, connecting the foothills to Taramati Mata Temple, which is located within the boundaries of Sanjay Gandhi National Park, he added. Dismissing misplaced speculation that the proposed ropeway would extend to Borivali, Kotecha clarified that the project would proceed only after the detailed design is finalised and all requisite clearances are obtained from the Centres forest and environment departments. Kotecha said the proposal also envisages an observatory at the hilltop, which would offer visitors panoramic views of Sanjay Gandhi National Park and the adjoining Tulsi Lake. We have proposed a beautiful observatory where tourists can seek the blessings of Taramati Mata Temple by taking the ropeway and also soak in the breathtaking views of Sanjay Gandhi National Park from the observatory. The entire proposal is aimed at boosting tourism not just in Mulund but across Mumbai. The city currently does not have a single ropeway, and this project will help promote tourism while showcasing the natural beauty of Sanjay Gandhi National Park and Tulsi Lake, he said. The scope of the tender includes identifying suitable ropeway alignments and locations, assessing land requirements, benchmarking international ropeway systems and conducting various engineering investigations. These will include topographical, geotechnical, geodetic, hydrographic and reconnaissance surveys. The appointed consultant will also be responsible for preparing the detailed ropeway alignment and system design, identifying the origin and destination stations, and estimating the overall project cost. The scope further includes assessing the project's social, environmental, forest and wildlife impacts, said the tender document.
Dont take extreme steps, Shiv Sena stands with you: Maha Dy CM assures drought-hit farmers
Digital Desk | Jalna, Nov 9 (IANS) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief leader Eknath Shinde, to support and encourage farmers battling severe drought conditions, visited the residence of farmer Ambadas Tangade in Maujpuri village, Jalna district, on Monday and shared a meal with the family. Assuring the gathered farmers, he said, The crisis is severe, but do not lose heart or take any extreme steps; Shiv Sena stands firmly behind you. The visit was attended by Ministers Sanjay Shirsat and Uday Samant, MP Sandipan Bhumre, former Minister Arjun Khotkar, Marathwada Yuva Sena Secretary Abhimanyu Khotkar, Corporator Darshana Zole-Khotkar, former MP Anand Paranjpe, along with senior Shiv Sena office-bearers and party workers. Shinde had directed all Shiv Sena ministers to celebrate Diwali alongside farming families affected by the drought. In accordance with these instructions, Shiv Sena ministers spent the past two days visiting drought-hit districts across the state to connect with local farmers. Reaching Maujpuri village in Jalna district today, Shinde set aside ministerial protocols to sit on the floor inside Tangade's modest hut and dine with the family. During the interaction, he inquired about the well-being of Tangade's mother and children. Speaking on the occasion, he highlighted that the state government has announced a 12-point relief scheme to assist drought-affected farmers and deposited an advance aid of Rs 5,000 directly into their bank accounts. Additionally, Shiv Sena distributed Diwali ration kits to farmers in need. Shiv Sena has taken full responsibility for the higher education and marriage of Ambadas Tangade's daughter, he stated. He further announced that Shiv Sena will organise mass wedding ceremonies to bear the marriage expenses of daughters of farmers in drought-affected areas. He added that Shiv Sena has already distributed 25,000 sewing machines to farmers' wives and 25,000 bicycles to their daughters. Emphasising that Shiv Sena is always present wherever there is a crisis, he reassured farmers that both the state government and Shiv Sena will work at full capacity to manage drinking water, cattle fodder, and food grain supplies until the next monsoon season.
Farmer killed in tiger attack while harvesting paddy in Bhandara
The tiger dragged the man nearly 20 feet in front of his parents. Despite their attempts to raise an alarm and drive the animal away, they could not prevent the attack, an official said
