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5 powerful Jyotirlinga temples in Maharashtra that can change your lifes energy
While there are 12 Jyotirlinga (self-manifested) temples across India, Maharashtra alone is blessed with five of these sacred abodes of Lord Shiva. It shows the divine presence of the lord as each is a powerful temple carrying a unique spiritual vibration and has a life changing effect. Beyond their historical, mythological and architectural importance, the shrines are also spiritual energy centers.
The manifesto calls for transparent governance, open civic data, and stronger municipal capacities to make Maharashtras cities resilient andcitizen centric
William Dalrymple reveals Elloras hidden history: More than just caves | Pulse Maharastra
Historian William Dalrymple, speaking at Ellora during UN@80 celebrations, uncovers the sites hidden layers from ancient Naga worship to Jain, Buddhist, Hindu traditions and Sufi shrines. He calls Ellora a continuum of faiths and urges Maharashtra to unlock its global tourism potential. Watch the full conversation now for insights into one of South Asias greatest cultural treasures! Presentation: Vinaya Deshpande Pandit Editing: Tayyab Hussain S M Video: Mayur Bargaje and Gautam Nirmal Doshi
Environmental balance as important as development: Ajit Pawar on Nashik tree-felling row
MUMBAI: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday called for a conciliatory approach to resolve the issue of tree felling in Nashik city for Kumbh Mela, saying that maintaining environmental balance is as important as development. Civil society members are up in arms against the Nashik civic body's reported plan to cut down more than 1700 trees in the Tapovan area to build a 'Sadhu Gram' for the visiting religious leaders ahead of Kumbh Mela which will begin in October 2026. Actor Sayaji Shinde, a member of the Ajit Pawar-led NCP, which is part of the ruling coalition, has also said he would oppose the government if it was adamant on removing the trees. Backing Shinde's stand against deforestation, Pawar, in a statement, said, If trees survive, the next generation will survive. Along with development, maintaining environmental balance is equally important. The deputy CM further said the issue of tree cutting in Tapovan must be resolved amicably while ensuring that environmental concerns are not overlooked. The stand taken by Sayaji Shinde on the issue was in the larger interest of environmental protection, Pawar said, stressing that development should not come at the cost of ecological balance. Maintaining a balance between development and the environment is the need of the hour. We must remember that only if we protect the environment will the next generation remain safe, the NCP chief said. He urged all stakeholders to adopt a constructive approach and arrive at a solution that safeguards both developmental needs and ecological well-being. Facing vociferous protests against the planned felling of trees for Kumbh Mela, Nashik Municipal Commissioner Manisha Khatri on Tuesday said that over 60 per cent of the more than 1,700 surveyed trees will be spared. No tree that stood on the land in 2015, when the last Kumbh Mela was held in Nashik, will be removed, she told PTI. The old, indigenous trees will be spared, she added.
WOTR trains rural women as drone pilots in Walmart Foundation-funded project
Project launched in Jalna and Dharashiv districts of Maharashtra
Punjab records highest groundwater extraction in India, says CGWB report
CHANDIGARH: Groundwater extraction in the country is the highest in Punjab, followed by Rajasthan and Haryana, according to the latest National Compilation of Dynamic Ground Water Resources of India, 2025 report of the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB). The findings show that 25 per cent of the 6,762 total blocks in India have been categorised as over-exploited, critical or semi-critical, a situation concentrated in nine states, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Puducherry. As per the report, groundwater extraction in Punjab stands at 156.36 per cent, the highest in the country, followed by Rajasthan at 147.11 per cent and Haryana at 136.75 per cent, all significantly above the national average of 60.63 per cent. At the national level, annual groundwater extraction has seen a marginal decline, from 27.66 billion cubic metres (BCM) in 2023 to 26.27 BCM last year. The total annual ground water recharge of Punjab has been assessed as 18.6 bcm and annual extractable ground water resource as 16.8 bcm. Out of total 153 assessment units including three urban areas taken for study, 111 assessment units (72.55 per cent) have been categorized as Over-exploited, 10 blocks (6.54 per cent) as Critical, 15 blocks (9.80 per cent) as Semi Critical and 17 blocks (11.11 per cent) as Safe, the report said. Similarly, out of 50175.27 square kilometers recharge worthy area of the state, 34294.3 sq km (68.35 per cent) area are under Over-Exploited, 4353.15 sq. km (8.68 per cent) under Critical, 4478.11 sq km (8.92 per cent) under Semi-critical and 7049.71sq km (14.05 per cent) under Safe category, reads the report. For Rajasthan, the report states,Out of the 302 assessment units (blocks and urban areas), 213 units (70.53 per cent) have been categorized as Over Exploited, 23 units (7.62 per cent) as Critical, 27 units (8.94 per cent) as Semi-Critical, 36 units (11.92 per cent) blocks as Safe and 3 units (0.99 per cent) as Saline. Similarly, out of 317010.74 sq km recharge worthy area of the state, 222266.46 sq km (70.11 per cent) area are under Over-Exploited, 19404.23 sq. km (6.12 per cent) under Critical, 22535.05 sq km (7.11 per cent) under Semi-critical, 43869.11 sq km (13.84 per cent) under Safe and 8935.89 sq km (2.82 per cent) area under Saline categories of assessment units. In Haryana, the situation is similar. While in Haryana, out of total 143 assessment units (blocks/Urban), 91 units (63.64 per cent) have been categorized as Overexploited, 6 units (4.20 per cent) as Critical, 15 units (10.49 per cent) as Semi Critical and 31 units (21.68 per cent) as Safe categories of assessment units. Similarly, out of 43,205.81 sq. km recharge worthy area of the State, 26,828.05 sq. km (62.09 per cent) area are under Over-Exploited, 1,170.46 sq. km (2.71 per cent) under Critical, 4,253.89 sq. km (9.85 per cent) under Semicritical, 10,953.42 sq. km (25.35 per cent) under Safe categories of assessment units, it added. The report assesses the total annual groundwater extraction of the entire country for 2025 at 247.22 bcm. Agriculture remains the largest consumer, accounting for 87 per cent, or 215.10 bcm, followed by 11 per cent for domestic use (27.89 bcm) and 2 per cent for industrial use (4.23 bcm). In the present assessment, total annual groundwater recharge has been pegged at 448.52 bcm, while the annual extractable groundwater resource stands at 407.75 bcm. The average stage of groundwater extraction at the national level is 60.63 per cent. Out of 6,762 blocks in the country, 730 units (10.80 per cent) are categorised as over-exploited, and 201 blocks (2.97 per cent) are classified as critical where extraction ranges from 90 to 100 per cent. Another 758 blocks (11.21 per cent) fall under the semi-critical category, while 4,946 units (73.14 per cent) are considered safe, with extraction below 70 per cent. Additionally, 127 blocks (1.88 per cent) have been listed as saline due to brackish or saline groundwater in phreatic aquifers. The report highlights that the percentage of over-exploited, critical and semi-critical blocks exceeding 25 per cent of total units is found only in nine states, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Puducherry. It attributes the situation to region-specific factors, Over-exploitation of ground water resources could be due to various region-specific reasons. The assessment units located in the north-western part of the country (particularly in the states of Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh) have plenty of replenishable ground water resources but because of the over extraction beyond the annual ground water recharge, many of these units have become Over-exploited. Overexploited units are also common in the western part of the country, particularly in Rajasthan and Gujarat where the prevailing arid climate results in low recharge of ground water and hence stress on these sources, the report stated. It further adds, In peninsular India, over-exploited units are wide spread in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and parts of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana which could be attributed mainly to the low storage and transmission capacities of aquifers of the hard rock terrains, which results in reduced availability of the resource. The report also notes that in Arunachal Pradesh, Delhi, Goa, Kerala, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Andaman and Nicobar, Chandigarh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and Lakshadweep, domestic groundwater extraction exceeds 40 per cent. Groundwater extraction stands between 90 and 100 per cent in Delhi, and between 70 and 90 per cent in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. In most other states and Union Territories, including Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Sikkim, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Andaman and Nicobar, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and Lakshadweep, extraction levels are around 70 per cent. The report concludes that compared to the Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment of 2024, the total annual groundwater recharge has marginally increased from 446.9 bcm to 448.52 bcm.
Selectivity key as banks, infra, and manufacturing face mixed signals: Mayuresh Joshi
Market expert Mayuresh Joshi advocates for selective investments in banking, infrastructure, and paint sectors. He favors ICICI Bank, SBI, and Bank of Maharashtra, while seeing potential in cement players as proxies for infrastructure growth. Joshi also recommends holding Asian Paints due to strong fundamentals and market expansion opportunities.
Congress slams PM Modi as Rubio repeats Trumps India-Pakistan peace claim
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that President Trump has brokered several peace deals, including the very dangerous ones like India and Pakistan, and deserves tremendous credit for reshaping America`s foreign policy
Maharashtra's 'Car In Sea': A Rolls Royce Boat Turning Heads At Juhu Beach
Maharashtra's coastline has a new attraction making waves, quite literally. A Rolls Royce-shaped vessel cruising through the Arabian Sea is drawing crowds at Juhu beach, rapidly becoming one of the beach's most talked-about tourism innovations.
ET Explainer: What MahaRERAs compensation recovery SOP means for homebuyers, developers
MahaRERA has introduced a new standard operating procedure for compensation recovery, mandating asset disclosure and a time-bound enforcement pathway. This structured process, including escalation to district collectors and potential civil court imprisonment for non-compliance, aims to ensure timely compensation for homebuyers and tighten developer accountability across Maharashtra.
Anacondas grew to peak size 12 million yrs ago
Researchers examined 183 fossilised anaconda backbones collected in Falcn State, Venezuela. All these fossils belong to at least 32 distinct snakes
James Solomon secures Jersey City mayor post, turning back former governor
If Donald Trump chooses a fight, we`re not going to back down, Solomon said.
Delhi records AQI of 376 as air quality remains in very poor category
The area around India Gate and Kartavya Path was blanketed in a dense layer of toxic smog, with AQI in the area recorded at 356 in the `very poor` category
Maharashtra civic polls: 'Citizens' Manifesto' stresses urban reforms, transparency
An NGO has launched a 'Citizens' Manifesto' ahead of Maharashtra's civic polls. It proposes reforms for better service delivery and transparency. The manifesto emphasizes open civic data and citizen participation. It aims to empower urban local bodies for equitable development. The delayed municipal elections are a key focus. The initiative seeks to restore trust and involve citizens in governance.
Aim to elevate cooperation with India: Putin ahead of visit to New Delhi
Putin`s remarks come ahead of his visit to India from December 4-5 for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Centre set to move Central Excise Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha
The Lok Sabha Secretary General will report a message from the Rajya Sabha regarding the Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025, which was passed in the Lower House on the first day of the Winter Session
Over 6 kg of heroin seized as NCB dismantles major trafficking network
On Monday, an NCB team intercepted an indigenous motorboat on the Barak River near Silchar
Hong Kong to form independent committee to probe deadly high-rise fire
A survivor of the fire welcomed the creation of the independent committee
Suspect arrested for Molotov cocktail incident outside Los Angeles ICE office
He then hurled two incendiary devices at the guards, the department said
UK medical team to arrive in Bdesh as Zia remains critical
India, China, the US, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan have also extended their medical assistance, he added
Over 1200 dead from floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand
Days of heavy monsoon rains inundated vast areas, leaving thousands stranded and many clinging to rooftops waiting for help
US envoy Steve Witkoff visits Moscow with early Ukraine peace proposal
Visit coincides with President Zelenskyys European visit to shore support
Moscow vows action as India flags major trade deficit with Russia
Peskov called for a new system of global trade where the payment system (Dollar-denominated trade) is not used as a political tool
Navys aggressive stance in Operation Sindoor forced Pakistan fleet back, says A
The Navy chief, without elaborating, said Operation Sindoor remains in progress
IMD weather update December 3: Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Puducherry are likely to get more rainfall on Wednesday, December 3 as cyclone Ditwah moves towards Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts. The IMD said cold wave conditions are likely to prevail in Punjab, Madhya Maharashtra and Rajasthan. West Bengal is likely to experience dry weather.
TB cases in India drop by 21 per cent since 2015: Union Health Minister JP Nadda
Nadda noted the importance of further penetration of TB screening services and awareness generation at the ground level for the success of the TB elimination efforts and encouraged the MPs to support these efforts in order to make it a Jan Andolan
Indian Railways announces new stops for Vande Bharat Express on Pune-Hubli and CSMT-Solapur routes at Kirloskarwadi and Daund stations. The move enhances regional connectivity, offering passengers faster, premium travel. The future Vande Bharat 4.0 aims to set global standards in rail technology.
Keralas startup funding doubles to USD 14.7 million in 2025
KOCHI: Despite fears of funding winter and tougher valuations, Keralas startups have made a big comeback this year. They raised $14.7 million in the first nine months of 2025 a 147 per cent surge from $6 million during the same period last year, according to Tracxns Kerala Tech Ecosystem Wrap Report . The sharp rise comes despite a drop in deal volumes, indicating deeper investor bets on select high-potential ventures, according to the report by the data intelligence platform. Keralas tech ecosystem is steadily maturing, supported by a strong educational foundation, emerging innovation hubs, and increasing investor participation, said Neha Singh, co-founder of Tracxn. The rise in early-stage funding this year reflects growing confidence in the states deeptech and hardware-focused startups, she added. The latest numbers highlight the volatility of Keralas funding landscape over the years. Funding had peaked at $24 million in the first nine months (9M) of 2022 before cooling in 2023 and 2024, and this years surge marks a decisive recovery. State ranks 13th in startup funding; Ktaka tops chart Across the eight 9M periods between 2018 and 2025, inflows have ranged widely from a low of $7.1 million in 2019 to the 2022 high. But compared to other Indian states, Kerala ranks 13th in startup funding in the first nine months of 2025. Karnataka tops the chart with $2.6 billion, followed by Maharashtra at $2 billion, and Delhi at $1.4 billion. Early-stage capital dominated the ecosystem in 2025, accounting for $12.4 million almost entirely driven by semiconductor startup Netrasemis Series A round, which also made it the top-funded startup of the year. Seed funding contributed $2.3 million, while no late-stage rounds were recorded. Only nine equity rounds were closed in 9M 2025, down from 18 a year earlier, but the emergence of five first-time funded startups, one new Soonicorn startup that is likely to become unicorn in the near future and a notable acquisition signal continued pipeline strength. Along with Netrasemis big-ticket round backed by Unicorn India Ventures, Maithan Alloys, and Zoho, other key fund raises included MyDesignations $1.3 million seed round, and smaller tickets into startups such as I Hub Robotics, AugSenseLab, and FemiSafe.
A patent for the pitch deck; Maharashtra leads Startup India
Government data shows hundreds of early-stage filings abandoned before examination. Since the Startup India initiative was launched in 2016, Maharashtra has topped the chart every time. INLIFE Healthcare is scaling science-led supplements across India.
Counting of votes polled in Maharashtra local body elections deferred to Dec 21
Both ruling, Opposition parties slam State Election Commission; NCP-SP casts doubt about EVM tampering; on Tuesday, the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court directed the SEC not to commence counting procedures on December 3 for the local body polls held a day before
Railways must communicate clearly during crises
A passenger added that toilets had no water, the ceiling leaked, and complaints went unheeded. Dinner arrived hours later
On paper, equal, On ground, excluded: Mumbais PwDs struggle for accessibility
BoM's OFS draws bids 400% of base issue size
Bank of Maharashtra's offer for sale saw robust investor demand on its opening day, with bids exceeding 400% of the base issue size. The government will now exercise its green-shoe option, expanding the total stake on offer to 6% after the strong response from non-retail investors.
Praja manifesto seeks improved service delivery, civic data access
India-EU FTA will be game-changer for Finlands partnership with India: Ambassador
MUMBAI, Dec 2: Finland Ambassador to India Kimmo Lahdevirta on Tuesday expressed hope that the soon-to-be-concluded Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union will be a game-changer for his countrys partnership with Maharashtra state, which accounts for nearly one-third of the total Finnish companies in the country. Lahdevirta, who led a high-level delegation of Finnish companies on a strategic two-day visit to Mumbai on December 1-2, also said that the two sides share a long-standing and [] The post India-EU FTA will be game-changer for Finlands partnership with India: Ambassador appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Held after 10 years, Badlapur civic polls see 58%+ turnout
Minister: Thane-Bhayander Metro 10 tender likely to be floated in 2 weeks
Two Long-billed Vultures that hatched in Haryana settle in MP
The two Jatayu have brought great hope for vulture conservation in India after they completed 15 months of settling in the forests of Madhya Pradesh
Video: Sena MLA Enters Poll Booth, Shows Party Symbol To Woman Casting Vote
An offence was filed against Shiv Sena MLA Santosh Bangar in Maharashtra's Hingoli district allegedly for sloganeering and breaching confidentiality by showing party election symbol to a woman casting vote during local body polls
BMC sets May 31 deadline for completion of new Sion flyover
Outage hits AIs check-ins at many airports, flights delayed
Bombay HC bench order delays Maharashtra local body results to Dec 21; Opposition raises concern
MUMBAI: Following directions from the Bombay High Courts Nagpur bench, the State Election Commission has postponed the local body polls result to December 21 instead of December 3. The local body elections for Nagar Panchayat and Parishad voting were held on Tuesday, and the results were initially scheduled for December 3. However, after the courts instructions, the counting has been rescheduled to December 21, alongside the results of other local body elections. Voting for the remaining local bodies is set for December 20. The court also directed that no person shall publish or publicise, through print, electronic media, or any other means, any exit poll results during the period starting from the beginning of polling hours on December 2 until half an hour after the polls close on December 20. The court further stated that the model code of conduct will continue to apply until the declaration of results. The opposition raised questions over the delay in announcing the counting day, despite the schedule set by the State Election Commission. Maharashtra Congress president Harshvardhan Sapkal said that he has witnessed several elections but has never seen such a change to the election result schedule announced on the day of voting. He alleged that the public is losing trust in the election process due to manipulations by the ruling party. We have seen how people with bogus Aadhar and election ID were casting their votes. Our congress workers identified these bogus voters and informed the police, but no action was taken against the bogus voters. Now, there is a delay in the election result. All are very surprising, Sapkal said.
In a first after Bombay HC order, KDMC agrees to pay compensation for manhole death
View: Why larger and more populous states gradually losing their fiscal strength
A 2013-14 to 2022-23 CAG analysis of state finances paints a sobering picture. 10 most populous states - UP, Maharashtra, Bihar, West Bengal, MP, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh - account for about 3/4th of India's population. Yet, in 2022-23, their combined share in the total revenue receipts of all states stood at 68.9%, down from 74.4% a decade earlier. This 6-point decline signals a weakening of fiscal capacity where it should have been strongest.
3 who burgled 8 homes, shops in 1 night held
Mumbai: Traffic police register 671 FIRs against e-bike users
Sena (UBT) says Dy CM Eknath Shinde carrying money in suitcases
FIR against Sena MLA Santosh Bangar for violating election rules at Hingoli polling booth
Mumbai: Retired police officer booked for sexual harassment of minor inside housing society lift
Govts OFS of Bank of Maharashtra shares gets bumper response from non-retail investors
The OFS saw non-retail investors put in bids that were about four times the offer size of 34.61 crore equity shares at an indicative price of 55.52 per equity share
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis says BJP will contest 2029 state polls with Mahayuti, not alone
MUMBAI: Despite Union Home Minister Amit Shahs plan for the BJP to go solo in the 2029 state elections, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday expressed a different view, stating that the BJP still needs its allies in Maharashtra and that the 2029 state polls will be contested jointly with the Mahayuti partners. Fadnavis also clarified that there is no dispute between him and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, although differences of opinion do existjust as they do in any healthy family. Speaking for the first time about the growing gulf between BJP and Shinde, Fadnavis reiterated that there is no conflict between them. He compared their relationship to that of two brothers in a family who may hold differing views on certain matters. Two brothers always fight and put their strong opinion, same way, we do the same, so that does not mean there is a dispute between me Shinde and. We do fail to get a consensus over some issues. If we had one opinion, then we would not have remained in two different political parties. We would have been at one party only. More broadly, we are together, and we will remain together,Fadnavis said. He further stated that while the BJP will continue with its expansion plans, the 2029 Lok Sabha and state elections will still be fought as an alliance. BJP is indeed a major and strong party; we do need allies in Maharashtra, therefore, the 2029 polls will be fought together only. BJP as a party will continue to grow in the state; that does not mean that we will leave the allies. It is not like that when we are strong, we should leave the allies. We will not let this happen, he added. Earlier, Union Minister Amit Shah had remarked that the BJP no longer needs crutches in Maharashtra and intends to contest alone in 2029. Commenting on the varied political combinations seen during the local body elections, Fadnavis acknowledged that different parties had come together despite lacking ideological alignment or power-sharing arrangements. However, he said that such alliances in grassroots polls are driven by local calculations and the interests of party workers. Fadnavis clarification comes as a relief to DCM Eknath Shinde, especially as State BJP president Ravindra Chavan continues to target him and suggests that the alliance may be reconsidered once the local body elections conclude. Chavan had earlier indicated that the BJP would break the alliance for the local polls and even took a dig at Shinde, remarking that the number two positionthe DCM postholds little importance compared to the number one post of Chief Minister. Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut claims 35 MLAs from Shinde faction set to defect to BJP
Census 2027: Centre announces plans to conduct Census in two phases
The Centre has confirmed that Census 2027 will be held in two phasesHouse Listing in 2026 and Population Enumeration in 2027. The upcoming census will feature caste enumeration for the first time in 70 years and will use digital tools for data collection
Maharashtra Woman Accuses Police of Instigating Brother to Murder Boyfriend
His father Gajanan Mamidwar and brother Sahil, along with Himesh, have been arrested in connection with the killing.
Parliament Winter Session: Opposition MPs protest against SIR; Rahul slams PM
On the second day of the Winter Session, Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and other Opposition leaders protested against SIR, demanding a debate on electoral reforms. Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi accused the government of undermining voting rights and democracy
Indian Navy remains a combat ready, cohesive, Atmanirbhar force`
Vice-Admiral Krishna Swaminathan addressed the media ahead of Navy Day 2025, outlining the Western Naval Commands readiness and mission-based deployments. He highlighted the navys role in regional security, humanitarian missions, Operation Sindoor, and its vision of being a `Combat Ready, Cohesive, Atmanirbhar Force`
Parliament Winter Session: Priyanka Chaturvedi says, Chor ki daadhi mein tinka
The Shiv Sena (UBT) MP slammed the Centre on Day 2 of Parliament`s Winter Session, alleging that it avoided key debates on BLO stress deaths and the SIR process. She also criticised the Union Government`s clarification on the Sanchar Saathi app directive
Shirt label helps GRP identify man run over by train, trace his family
Bombay HC Defers Maharashtra Civic Polls Vote Counting
The SEC has already postponed elections in 24 civic bodies to December 20 due to irregularities in the election process and pending court cases.
SMAT 2025-26 | Hyderabad ekes out a win over Uttar Pradesh; Suryavanshis blistering ton goes in vain
Shaw leads from the front to help Maharashtra down Bihar despite the 14-year-olds unbeaten 108; Jammu & Kashmir beats Chandigarh by 29 runs; Goa thumps Madhya Pradesh
BJP and NCP supporters clash in Gevrai in Maharashtra`s Beed during polling
The clash involved supporters of local NCP MLA Vijaysinh Pandit and BJP leader and former MLA Laxman Pawar at a booth in ward number 10. Although BJP and Ajit Pawar-led NCP are allies at the state level, they are contesting against each other in Gevrai
Concretisation may amplify urban heat island phenomenon in Mumbai: IIT-K dean
Supreme Court rejects plea challenging validity of delimitation for local bodies in Maharashtra
Mumbai: Man slashes wife and child with blade, arrested
Violence, clashes reported in first phase of Maharashtra local body polls
The first phase of polling for 264 municipal councils and nagar panchayats in Maharashtra on Tuesday was marred by violence, clashes and allegations of malpractice across several districts, police said. Despite the BJP, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar-led NCP being allies at the state level, their workers fought each other in multiple places, with some local units even tying up with Opposition parties. Violent incidents were reported from Mahad (Raigad), Gevrai (Beed), Muktai Nagar (Jalgaon), Bhor (Pune), Mhaswad (Satara), Jat (Sangli), Hingoli, Buldhana, Dahanu (Thane) and Shahada (Nandurbar). In Mahad, supporters of Vikas Gogawale, son of Shiv Sena minister Bharat Gogawale and NCPs Sushant Jabre clashed in the Nave Nagar area, where one person was seen brandishing a firearm. Stone pelting erupted in Gevrai, with vehicles vandalised near a BJP leaders residence, prompting police to resort to lathi-charge. Two bogus voters were detained in Buldhana. A major controversy surfaced in Hingoli after a video showed Shiv Sena MLA Santosh Bangar entering a polling booth, looking into the voting compartment as a woman cast her ballot and speaking to her. A case has been registered and officials have launched a probe. BJP workers and police also faced off in Jat, Sangli. Technical issues added to voters frustration, with at least four EVMs failing in Nandurbar and similar complaints emerging from Amaravati, Badlapur, Nanded, Jalgaon, Yavatmal, Bhokardan and Akluj. In Chandrapurs Gadchandur, a voter smashed an EVM. In Yeola, Nashik district, locals caught a worker of the Shinde-led Shiv Sena allegedly distributing money and handed him over to the police. Authorities said they were investigating multiple incidents even as polling continued amid heavy security. (With inputs from PTI)
The government on Tuesday decided to exercise green shoe option with clear intention to divest 6 per cent stake in Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) through offer-for-sale following overwhelming response from investors on the first day of subscription.
Users free to delete Sanchar Saathi if they wish, says Telecom Minister Scindia
His clarification came amid rising privacy concerns over a November 28 government order asking manufacturers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on all new smartphones and ensure that its functionalities are not disabled or restricted
Over 500-year-old copper plate describes fight between 2 men during Bahmani era
It records the account of a violent clash between `Savaru` and `Vithoba Khandagale (Jadhav)` near Dudhal Lake, close to the Chandpir Dargah in today`s Khadgaon village, on the outskirts of Latur city
Konkan Railway honours staff for outstanding safety actions
Several Konkan Railway employees across different departments demonstrated remarkable alertness by detecting potential risks, preventing unsafe situations, and responding quickly to emergencies, officials said
'Dec 21, Not Dec 3': High Court On Maharashtra Local Body Poll Results
The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court on Tuesday directed the Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) to hold the counting of votes for all the local body polls on December 21, instead of December 3.
Rajya Sabha returns Manipur GST bill to LS
The Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025, which seeks to give effect to decisions taken at the 56th meeting of the GST Council, was laid on the table of the House by Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary
Nampally AIMIM MLAs remarks at Maharashtra rally trigger row
Hyderabad: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen leader and Nampally MLA (AIMIM) Majid Hussains remarks at a political rally in Maharashtras Washim came under fire for allegedly inciting Islamists. Jab humare pe aigi na tho gali gali kam pade gi Inshallah, (When our turn comes, the streets will fall short.) he was heard saying in a clip 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 .
Maharashtra polls: Rs 6 lakh cash seized from SUV in Beed, probe underway
According to the officials, a complaint was received on Monday evening alleging that cash was being distributed from an SUV parked along a bypass road
Three T20 tons in 16 inns for Suryavanshi, but not a record who got there in even fewer innings?
Fourteen-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest centurion in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy history, scoring an unbeaten 108 for Bihar. His remarkable innings, however, wasn't enough as Maharashtra, led by Prithvi Shaw's 66, chased down Bihar's total to secure a victory. The result gave Maharashtra their second win from four matches in the group.
IAS officer`s daughter dies by suicide after making `dowry harassment` charges
A 25-year-old IAS officers daughter died by suicide at her parental home in Tadepalli months after alleging dowry harassment against her husband
Malaysia Airlines increases flights to Kuala Lumpur from Thiruvananthapuram
Malaysia Airlines has increased its ThiruvananthapuramKuala Lumpur flights to daily services, raising the total weekly flights on the route to 11
Man dies after motorcycle stunt goes wrong, hits e-rickshaw
A 25-year-old man died in Delhis Sultanpuri after losing control of his motorcycle while performing stunts and crashing into a divider and an e-rickshaw, police said
Nearly 6,400 DPIIT-recognised startups have shut shop; Maharashtra and Karnataka lead the tally
While 1,200 DPIIT-recognised startups have closed down in Maharashtra, 845 have shut shop in Karnataka. They are followed by Delhi with 737 and Uttar Pradesh with 598.
Mumbai fraud: Logistics firm lodges cheating complaint against ALX shipping for Rs 18.33 crore
Mumbai police's Economic Offences Wing has filed a cheating FIR against ALX Shipping Agencies and Dubai-based Aladdin Express. Accused of defrauding a logistics firm director, Vishal Mehta, of Rs 18.33 crore through false promises of returns and breached agreements. The probe is underway, tracing financial transactions involving domestic and international entities.
Mumbai horror: Man held for slashing wife and daughter with blade in Dahisar
A disturbing case has surfaced from Dahisar, where a 37-year-old man was arrested under serious charges of attacking his family. Plagued by unemployment and alcoholism, this man reportedly lashed out in a fit of jealousy, injuring his minor daughter and wife with a blade.
Mumbai: Retired police officer booked for sexually harassing minor in Borivali Lift
A retired police inspector has been booked under the POCSO Act for allegedly sexually harassing a 9-year-old girl in a Borivali East housing society lift. The 67-year-old accused reportedly touched the minor inappropriately and attempted to kiss her. The victim informed her mother, leading to the police complaint.
CEPT University partners with Tvasta to launch Indias advanced 3D concrete printing workshop
CEPT University and Tvasta Manufacturing Solutions have partnered to establish an advanced additive manufacturing workshop, positioning CEPT as a leading academic hub for automated concrete construction. This collaboration merges academic expertise with deep-tech innovation, fostering research, teaching, and full-scale prototyping to revolutionize India's construction industry through 3D printing.
Bank of Maharashtra OFS opens, Govt to offload up to 6pc stake
NEW DELHI, Dec 2: The Offer for Sale (OFS) of Bank of Maharashtra opened on Tuesday for non-retail investors at a floor price of Rs 54 per share. At the floor price the government would mop up about Rs 2,492 crore by divesting its 6 per cent stake in the state-owned lender. The OFS will open for retail investors on Wednesday, as per the prospectus of the share sale. The floor price for the Bank of Maharashtra OFS has been [] The post Bank of Maharashtra OFS opens, Govt to offload up to 6pc stake appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Green buildings across India are significantly conserving water and reducing carbon emissions, with Mumbai leading the nation in sustainable structures. Iconic landmarks and corporate campuses are implementing innovative measures like solar power, rainwater harvesting, and waste recycling to achieve substantial environmental and financial savings.
Varaha, Kellanova launch insetting corn regenerative project for small holder farmers inMaharashtra
The project marks India as a key geography for Kellanovas global sustainability agenda, reinforcing its commitment to climate action and regenerative sourcing from smallholder farmers
Video shows Shiv Sena MLA entering poll booth while woman votes in Hingoli; probe ordered
Election officials have launched a probe after a video purportedly showed Shiv Sena MLA Santosh Bangar entering a polling booth while a woman was casting her vote during the local bodies election in Maharashtra's Hingoli district on Tuesday. Voting is underway across 264 municipal councils and nagar panchayats in the first phase of the local body elections in the state, where 6,042 seats and 264 posts of council presidents are up for grabs. A video surfaced on social media, in which Bangar can be seen entering the polling booth, peeking into the enclosure as a woman cast her vote and speaking to her. Talking to reporters, an election official said, I have seen the video. But it is incomplete. I have asked the concerned official at the booth to prepare and submit a report on this incident, as he was present on the ground. We will take action based on the report. It is stated that a member of Bangar's family is contesting the municipal council polls in Hingoli. Rs 6 lakh seized in Majalgaon In another incident, officials on Monday seized Rs 6 lakh in cash from an SUV on the last day of the campaigning for the local body elections in Majalgaon of Beed district. The cash found in the jeep has been seized. The person concerned has been asked to furnish proper accounting details, said Majalgaon Municipal Council chief officer Sundar Bondar.
