Mumbai: Fire in Andheri high-rise leaves 4 injured, 27 rescued
King Ke should make amends in the Maharashtra, Gujarat & Goa-Area Trophy
Woman Kills Daughter-In-Law Over Dead Son's Government Job: Cops
A 60-year-old woman from Maharashtra's Thane district has been arrested for allegedly killing her daughter-in-law over a dispute involving a railway job and gratuity funds, police said on Saturday.
Navi Mumbai: FIR registered against man for pressuring a Returning Officer during NMMC polls
BJP files plaint against woman for stealing party AB form
Opposition slams unopposed wins in Maharashtra civic polls
Opposition parties in Maharashtra are crying foul. They allege coercion and misuse of power after ruling party candidates were declared elected unopposed in upcoming municipal corporation elections. Seventy corporators have already secured victory. Opposition leaders claim candidates were pressured to withdraw nominations. The State Election Commission is investigating these allegations.
Ajit Pawars corrupt demon jab at BJP triggers storm within Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra
Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's accusation of the BJP as a corrupt demon has ignited a political storm within the ruling Mahayuti alliance. Maharashtra BJP president Ravindra Chavan expressed prior reservations about inducting Ajit Pawar's faction, citing cadre unhappiness.
Maharashtra elections: Ajit Pawar accuses BJP of stalling Punes development
Maharashtra BJP president Ravindra Chavan warned that if the BJP began making counter-allegations, Ajit Pawar would face serious difficulties. Chavan advised the NCP leader to introspect before levelling accusations against the BJP
401 life members added before MCA elections
English-medium Hindi language state of mind
A debate over imposing Hindi in government schools is reigniting fears of 'Hindi imperialism'. Southern states, Maharashtra, and West Bengal are particularly concerned. The move aims to standardize national thought and culture. The author advocates for including all 27 scheduled languages in curricula, emphasizing choice over coercion in education.
Structural shifts to skilling and tech, 2025 saw big education reforms
No bail in case of sex exploitation on marriage promise
'Arrogance Of Power': Ajit Pawars Warning Shot At BJP, Ally Fires Back
The war of words underscores a significant shift in Maharashtra's political dynamics as allies BJP and NCP contest the civic polls separately in key regions
Mumbai railway commuter deaths dip 7% in 2025 but remain high
Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite Group: Arshin Kulkarni struck his second List A century as Maharashtra ended Mumbai's unbeaten streak in the 2025/26 Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite Group C with a commanding 128-run victory on Saturday. The right-handed opener made 114 off 114 balls, hitting 11 fours and three sixes, as he shared a 140-run opening stand with Prithvi Shaw (71 off 75) after Maharashtra elected to bat first in foggy conditions. Mumbai suffered a setback early when captain Shardul Thakur limped off after bowling just six overs. Shaw appeared set for a century before being trapped lbw by Musheer Khan, who celebrated animatedly, but Maharashtra regrouped through captain Ruturaj Gaikwad's gritty 66 off 52 balls. Kulkarni and Gaikwad added 108 runs for the third wicket, capitalising on sloppy Mumbai fielding that saw more than five catches being dropped. Ramakrishna Ghosh smashed an unbeaten 64 off 27 balls, including 30 runs off Sylvester D'Souza in one over, propelling Maharashtra to 366/4. Mumbai's chase never gained momentum - Yashasvi Jaiswal lasted nine deliveries while Musheer fell for a duck as the score slumped to 4/2. Angkrish Raghuvanshi (92) and Siddhesh Lad (52) staged a recovery with fifties in a 99-run partnership before Satyajeet Bachhav dismissed the latter lbw. With Sarfaraz Khan absent due to leg stiffness, Mumbai's middle order collapsed. Raghuvanshi waged a lone battle before falling eight runs short of his maiden List A century. Shardul returned to bat despite struggling to run, but lasted just five deliveries as Mumbai were bowled out for 238 in 42 overs. Meanwhile, Pukhraj Mann's magnificent 134 off 121 balls went in vain as Chhattisgarh chased down Himachal Pradesh's 320/8 with two balls to spare in a thrilling encounter. Mann, who came to the crease with his side struggling at 32/2 inside the sixth over, struck 11 fours and two sixes in a valiant effort. He shared a 178-run partnership with wicketkeeper Innesh Mahajan, who narrowly missed his century by falling for 95, but Chhattisgarh's collective batting effort, led by Aayush Pandeys 78, proved to be decisive in the tense finish. On the other hand, Aanjaneya Suryavanshi's unbeaten 115 off 87 balls trumped Goa opener Snehal Kauthankar's century as Uttarakhand overhauled a 271-run target with 3.4 overs remaining. Uttarakhand were reeling at 83/3 before the number five batter turned the match on its head with a match-winning 191-run partnership alongside Shashwat Dangwal, who contributed a run-a-ball 70. Kauthankar's 105 had earlier anchored Goa's innings, but Suryavanshi's explosive knock proved to be too much. Brief scores: Maharashtra 366/4 in 50 overs (Arshin Kulkarni 114, Prithvi Shaw 71; Tushar Deshpande 2-83) beat Mumbai 238 all out in 42 overs (Angkrish Raghuvanshi 92, Siddhesh Lad 52; Pradeep Dadhe 3-43) by 128 runs. Brief scores: Also Read: Live Cricket Score Goa 270 in 50 overs (Snehal Kauthankar 105, Abhinav Tejrana 54; Jagadeesha Suchith 3-54) lost to Uttarakhand 274/3 in 46.2 overs (Aanjaneya Suryavanshi 115 not out, Shashwat Dangwal 70; Vasuki Koushik 1-28) by seven wickets Article Source: IANS
Woman kills daughter-in-law over gratuity money, govt job in Maharashtra
Thane: A 60-year-old woman from Maharashtras Thane district has been arrested for allegedly killing her daughter-in-law over a dispute involving a railway job and gratuity funds, police said on Saturday. While the accused woman wanted to keep her deceased sons gratuity money, she also wanted her grandson to get a job on compassionate grounds, not 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 .
Two contract killers held in Khopoli murder case
Hazare Trophy: Maharashtra puts an end to Mumbais unbeaten run
The openers Kulkarni and Shaw add 140 while Ruturaj and Ghoshs quick-fire fifties power the winner to 364; the former champion suffers a big loss despite Raghuvanshi and Lads resistance
Ajit Pawar's Corruption Charge Against BJP, Then Ally's Difficulties Warning
Adding a new layer of complexity to an already knotty web of alliances in Maharashtra, NCP leader Ajit Pawar has launched a volley against coalition partner BJP, accusing it of corruption in a civic body and implying that it is displaying arrogance.
Maharashtra waives stamp duty on farm loans up to Rs 2 lakh
The waiver, notified in a government gazette on January 1, applies to all legal documents required for such loans
Stamp duty waived on farm loans up to Rs 2 lakh in Maharashtra
The revenue and forest department issued a government gazette notification in this regard on January 1. The waiver has come into effect from that date.
Fadnavis shares state`s vision for Sangli; says airport, development in list
Addressing a public rally ahead of the January 15 elections to the 88-member Sangli-Miraj-Kupwad Municipal Corporation, CM Fadnavis appealed to voters to give the BJP-led alliance a clear majority to ensure continuity in development works
ED attaches Rs 99.26 crore assets of Amrapali-linked firm for duping homebuyers
The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached immovable properties worth Rs 99.26 crore linked to the Amrapali Group for allegedly diverting and misappropriating homebuyers funds. The action was taken under the PMLA following multiple FIRs and a Supreme Court order
US strikes Venezuela, captures President Maduro, his wife
US President Donald Trump announced the capture of President Nicolas Maduro on Truth Social and said he would host a news conference later in the day on the developments Venezuela
Rupali Chakankar visited the school in Moroshi in Murbad tehsil of Thane district, where a Class X student was found dead on December 25, 2025
Newspaper Delivery Boy To 26/11 Hero: Maharashtra Police Chief Sadanand Date's Journey
On November 26, 2008, Sadanand Date entered a hospital for women and children where terrorists Ajmal Kasab and Abu Ismail had opened fire, and continued to engage their gunfire despite sustaining serious injuries.
Mumbai: Wanted accused held for crime after 30 years
Oshiwara Police have apprehended H Yadav, a wanted accused in an attempted murder case from 1994, after he evaded capture for over three decades. Following a renewed effort to track down fugitives ahead of municipal elections, police located and arrested Yadav in Uttar Pradesh on New Year's Eve.
Watch: Maharashtras first woman DGP Rashmi Shukla retires after 37.5 years
Sindhudurg Airport gets 24/7 all-weather operations approval by DGCA
As part of the approval, satellite-based Required Navigation Performance (RNP) procedures have been published, along with the availability of a backup navigation aid
Sindhudurg Airport in Maharashtra gets DGCA nod for 24x7 operations
Sindhudurg Airport in Maharashtra has received approval for round-the-clock operations. This includes flights during low visibility and bad weather. The airport is now certified for Instrument Flight Rules. This enhancement boosts reliability and operational capability. A Mumbai-Sindhudurg route is expected to start soon.
Introspect before levelling allegations: BJP hits out at Ajit Pawar over 'corruption' allegations
If the Bharatiya Janata Party starts making allegations, it would create serious difficulties for Ajit Pawar, says Maharashtra BJP president Ravindra Chavan
Over 14,000 screened for TB using AI in Thane district
Thane: The administration in Maharashtras Thane district has screened more than 14,000 people for tuberculosis using cutting-edge artificial intelligence-based handheld X-ray machines as part of the initiative to eradicate the disease, an official said on Saturday. The Thane Zilla Parishad (ZP), in a release, said that the district administration has deployed mobile AI units to 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 .
Introspect before levelling allegations: BJP hits out at Ajit Pawar over corruption allegations
Pune, Jan 3: Maharashtra BJP president Ravindra Chavan on Saturday said Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar should introspect, after he alleged corruption and debt in the Pimpri Chinchwad civic body, which had been ruled by the BJP. If the Bharatiya Janata Party starts making allegations, it would create serious difficulties for him (Pawar), Chavan said, and advised the NCP chief to introspect before levelling allegations. The NCP, headed by Pawar, is an ally of the BJP in the ruling Mahayuti [] The post Introspect before levelling allegations: BJP hits out at Ajit Pawar over corruption allegations appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Rashmi Shukla, Maharashtra's 1st Woman Top Cop, Retires
Rashmi Shukla, Maharashtra's first woman Director General of Police (DGP), retired on Saturday, having completed 37 and a half years in the Indian Police Service.
Amit Shah arrives in Andaman and Nicobar for two-day visit
Shah will chair a meeting of the Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Saturday as part of his day-long visit to the Union Territory.
Snowfall blankets Kedarnath Dham, harsh winter conditions grip shrine
The ongoing reconstruction work at Kedarnath Dham is also facing delays due to extreme cold and snow accumulation, which have significantly slowed construction.
President Trump orders divestment in USD 2.9 million chips deal to protect US se
HieFo was founded by Dr. Genzao Zhang and Harry Moore. According to a press release that came out after the deal closed, plans for the technology acquired from Emcore were to be overseen by largely the same team of employees in Alhambra, California.
Taiwan detects 4 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 6 naval vessels around its territo
Taiwan`s Ministry of National Defence (MND) detected four sorties of Chinese aircraft, six naval vessels and an official ship around its territorial waters as of 6 am (local time) on Saturday. The MND said they responded according to the situation.
Archaeologists uncover rare stones and coins at Taxilas ancient Bhir Mound
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Female mouse gives birth to nine healthy pups after China space mission
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Chinese researchers pioneer large-scale microbial method to stabilise dunes
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Hero cab driver delivers baby on board, saves family on cold night
Hardeep Singh Toor, a Calgary taxi driver, answered a late-night dispatch call last Saturday for what he was told was an urgent ride to a hospital.
Stole Phones, Misbehaved: Nagpur Parents Chain Son, 12, For 2 Months
A shocking incident has emerged from Maharashtra's Nagpur, where parents tied their 12-year-old son with iron chains and padlocks to correct his misbehaviour.
PM Modi hails Savitribai Phule on her birth anniversary
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Mumbai: City-based Memon businessman gets honourary doctorate at UK Parliament
Mumbai's Parvez Suleman Lakdawala, a Memon businessman, received an honorary doctorate at the UK Parliament for his over three decades of work in real estate and slum redevelopment. Lakdawala, who has built 32 buildings through SRA schemes since 1995, expressed humility at the recognition, attributing his success to dedication and honesty.
Trump, top Iranian official trade threats as protests grip Iran
US President warns of intervention if protesters are targeted; says locked and loaded, ready to go
Maharashtras first woman DGP Rashmi Shukla retires
Senior IPS officer Sadanand Date has been appointed the new state Director General of Police (DGP) who is hailed as a 26/11 hero
Maharashtra's First Woman DGP Rashmi Shukla Retires
Shukla was accorded the Guard of Honour at her farewell ceremony held at the Naigaon Police Ground in Bhoiwada in the presence of senior officers
Jammu-Kashmir: Probe over Palestinian flag on cricketers helmet
A video and photos of the cricketer, Furqan Ul Haq, were circulated online after he was seen displaying the flag on his helmet during the Jammu and Kashmir Champions League here on Thursday.
Madhya Pradesh: Bhagirathpura hit by diarrhoea outbreak; 10 fatalities reported
32 patients are currently undergoing treatment in intensive care units
Maharashtra State Election Commission has ordered a probe into reports of unopposed elections of candidates in the State for the municipal corporation elections to be held on January 15
Candidates need to listen carefully to what people say
These demands reflect the collective aspirations of citizens for a transparent, accountable and people-centric civic administration, built on dignity, safety, and sustainability.
Money, muscle, and manpower appear to be the new deciding factors when it comes to distributing tickets among party workers, reducing politics to a raw contest for power and eroding democracy
Maharashtra civic polls: 68 Mahayuti candidates elected unopposed, including 44 of BJP
This includes 44 of the BJP, with the highest number being from Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation in Thane district, followed by Pune, Pimpri Chinchwad, Panvel, Bhiwandi, Dhule, Jalgaon and Ahilyanagar
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis declared the BJP is unconcerned by the Thackeray cousins uniting, stating their political brand has faded. He asserted the Mahayuti will win decisively, with a Hindu Marathi mayor for Mumbai. Fadnavis also claimed credit for realizing key infrastructure projects like the Atal Setu and coastal road, highlighting his efforts in overcoming hurdles.
A significant number of unopposed victories, totaling 39 across four civic bodies near Mumbai, have sparked opposition allegations of bias and coercion. The State Election Commission will investigate these claims, particularly concerning withdrawals favouring BJP and Shinde Sena candidates. This early advantage for the ruling alliance has drawn criticism from various parties.
NYs eve traffic on metro shows impact of new infra on social life
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BMC should raise health spend, end privatisation in public healthcare
Mumbai: Man arrested for Rs 21 lakh e-challan fraud
Mumbai: GRP starts setting up helpdesks at all suburban railway stations
Recasting sanitation with urban-rural partnerships
The model in Satara district in Maharashtra is an innovative experiment
Mahayuti Bags 64 Civic Corporator Seats Unopposed Across Maharashtra
Opposition parties alleged that the ruling dispensation had used government machinery to pressure rival candidates into withdrawing from the fray.
Court junks classification of Godrej Vikhroli land as slum
Civic polls: 68 Mahayuti candidates elected unopposed, including 44 of BJP
The BJP and its Mahayuti allies have secured 68 unopposed seats in the Maharashtra civic polls, with the BJP alone winning 44. This significant victory, attributed to the popularity of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and effective electoral strategies, highlights the BJP's growing dominance in urban local bodies across the state.
Maharashtra civic polls: UBT Sena-MNS rolls out big-ticket promises, sops
At a workshop for candidates held in the city, Aaditya Thackeray - son of Uddhav Thackeray - and Amit Thackeray - son of MNS chief Raj Thackeray - unveiled the promises through a presentation. They said the alliance would build one lakh affordable homes for government employees and mill workers so that Marathi-speaking residents do not have to move to Mumbai's outskirts. The plan also includes free power for BEST (Brihanmumbai Electric Supply Undertaking) residential consumers up to 100 units, and breakfast and lunch at Rs 10 for hard-working Mumbaikars.
Two held for raping children of tribal labourers in Maharashtra
The two girls did not speak about the incident for four days as the two accused had threatened them with dire consequences; the incident came to light when one of them needed medical attention after complaining of pain
Himachal blast: Police register case, NIA visits Nalagarh to probe explosion
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Friendly loan row: Bizman ordered to deposit s 7.5L to defend himself
BMC commissioner and Mumbai Police review poll preparedness and law and order arrangements in Mumbai
No routine green clearance needed for 850 white category industries in Maharashtra
Not 1 Vote Cast, BJP, Shiv Sena Win 66 Seats In Maharashtra Civic Polls
Before even one vote has been cast in the long-overdue municipal corporation elections in Maharashtra, the BJP-Shiv Sena coalition has won 66 wards and Ajit Pawar's NCP two.
Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar defended the NCP's decision to field candidates with alleged criminal backgrounds, stating no one is guilty until proven. He cited allegations against himself in the irrigation scam to question premature labeling of guilt. Pawar also criticised the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation's financial decline under BJP rule, promising a probe if NCP gains power.
Mumbai local trains: Rebuilding the lifeline of a city that never stops
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Indian Government directs Elon Musk-led X to remove vulgar and unlawful content
The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) served the notice to the Chief Compliance Officer for India operations of X for failing to meet statutory obligations under the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the IT Rules, 2021
State to launch Green Mumbai initiative with focus on clean air
Not our job: Teachers refuse to act as nodal officers for stray dog control
A.P. bags 25.3% of investments proposed in India in first nine months of FY 26
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Mumbai: Central Railway marks 2025 as a milestone year of heritage performance and transformation
BJP made once-prosperous Pimpri-Chinchwad civic body bankrupt: Ajit Pawar
He had earlier announced that his party would tie up with the NCP (SP), led by his uncle and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Sharad Pawar. The deputy CM alleged that the BJP was attempting to corner him by granting candidature to criminal elements in the city
Caretaker doesnt acquire a right in property: Court
10cr extortion demand in case of assault after miscarriage: Court grants bail to 2 women
Six BJP candidates elected unopposed to Bhiwandi-Nizampur civic body
Thane: Six BJP candidates have been elected unopposed after the scrutiny of nomination papers for the Bhiwandi-Nizampur Municipal Corporation (BNMC) polls in Maharashtras Thane district, the party claimed on Friday. The BJPs Bhiwandi city unit chief, Harshal Patil, claimed that candidates Paresh Chandrakant Chowgule, Sumit Purushottam Patil, Ashwini Sunny Futankar, Deepa Deepak Madhvi, Abushah Lallan 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 .
