Domestic LPG supply unaffected in Maharashtra, says minister
Mumbai: Maharashtras Minister of State for Home, Yogesh Kadam, clarified on Saturday, March 14, that domestic consumers need not worry about any shortage of cooking gas following the Central governments decision to halt supplies for commercial purposes. He emphasised that household LPG distribution remains smooth and unaffected nationwide. Speaking to news agency IANS, Kadam said 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 .
Seafarers body expected tobe brought home this week
Indian civet killed in hit-and-run mishap on Mumbai-Goa highway
10.5 ft long Indian rock python rescued from scrap shop in Uran, Navi Mumbai
NCP (SP) MLA Jitendra Awhad questions infra spending in Thane, Maharashtra
Maharashtra: Labourer arrested for killing man over illicit affair with wife
Maharashtra: Five booked after construction worker falls from building, left paralysed
Maharashtra: Thane civic body grants 90% penalty relief to property tax defaulters
Court: Identity not proven, two let off in snatching case in Maharashtra
Case against Mumbai rent collector for Rs 5.7 crore embezzlement
Man arrested for attempting to kidnap 45-day-old baby from grandmother in Mumbai
Mumbai: Two arrested for raping 17-year-old girl
Mumbai: Man arrested for killing wife over black magic concerns
Gas crunch has slowed milk pouch production: Dairies
Charcoal is new black gold as Mumbai hotels covet wood nuggets; price spirals
Sawant conferred honorary D Litt by Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth
NT Reporter Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant attended the 44th convocation ceremony of Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, where he was conferred an honorary Doctor of Literature (D Litt) by the institution. Sawant said he was pleased to receive the honour from the university founded on the ideals and vision of Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak, whom he []
BJP complains to DGP office about pastors video claims
From Lucknow to Hyderabad, legacy chefs offer Ramzan delicacies
Maharashtra rations commercial LPG supply; hospitals, schools to get 100% allocation
LPG shortage affects food availability for doctors, staff in Mumbais public hospitals
Child trusted him as a grandfather: 3-year jail to 79-year-old man in Pocso case
Maharashtra govt orders special monitoring committee for Mumbai region to prevent shortage and panic
Trafficked runaway teen from Bangladesh reunited with parents
Petrol and diesel adequately available, avoid hoarding: Petroleum Ministry
In a post on social media platform X, the ministry said there is no shortage of fuel at retail outlets and adequate stocks are being maintained
Pune Metro commuters get shared rickshaw feeder service at SNDT station
A new Rikshamitra Metro Share Rickshaw Feeder Service was launched outside SNDT Metro Station in Pune on Friday, offering passengers a shared and organised auto-rickshaw facility for their last-mile journey
41 of 166 tiger deaths in country last year reported in Maharashtra
Forest Minister tells Legislative Council anti-poaching measures strengthened; activists oppose move to diluteleopardprotection
New catfish species Amblyceps vayavy discovered in the Western Ghats
Researchers have discovered a rare new catfish species, Amblyceps vayavy, in hill streams of the Western Ghats spanning Goa and Maharashtra, highlighting the regions rich but fragile freshwater biodiversity
Explosion damages Jewish school in Amsterdam, no injuries reported
An overnight explosion damaged the outer wall of a Jewish school in Amsterdam`s Buitenveldert district, causing limited damage and no injuries. Mayor Femke Halsema condemned it as a cowardly act of aggression amid rising antisemitism. Police have CCTV footage of the suspect
What is MahaRERA? 5 important rules every homebuyer and developer should know in Maharashtra
Theres no denying that the real estate sector in India faces myriad critical challenges due to reasons such as delayed projects, lack of transparency, and sometimes major disputes between end-users and developers.
Akasa Air introduces fuel surcharge of Rs 199-Rs 1,300 on tickets from March 15
In a statement on Saturday, Akasa Air said it would levy fuel surcharge for each flight and the quantum would vary based on the duration of the flight
Teach Marathi Or Lose Recognition: Maharashtra Minister's Stern Warning To Schools
Maharashtra Minister Dada Bhuse said inspections will be conducted, and non-compliant schools may lose recognition.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launches 48th wave of strikes
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Iran now makes no distinction between the United States and Israel following escalating conflict, accusing both nations of acting jointly against the Iranian people
Four militants of United National Liberation Front (P) arrested in Imphal
Police said four militants linked to the banned United National Liberation Front (P) were apprehended from the New Checkon area of Imphal during a security operation
PM Modi to visit Bengal on Saturday to launch projects worth Rs 18,680 crore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit West Bengal to address a massive rally at Brigade Parade Ground and unveil development projects worth Rs 18,680 crore ahead of the upcoming state assembly elections.
Massive search operation in Jammu and Kashmir`s Samba after Pak drone spotted
The enemy drone movement was noticed for a few minutes over the villages of Kandral, Abtal and Bahadurpur in Ramgarh sector late Friday night, officials said.
Maharashtra: Couple killed, 4 injured in building collapse
Pune: A couple working at a construction site was killed, while four other labourers sustained injuries after a brick structure collapsed on them in the Pimpri Chinchwad city of Maharashtras Pune district, police said on Saturday, March 14. The incident occurred around 4.30 pm on Friday on an open plot in the Talawade area, where 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 .
Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement: The Board of Control for Cricket in India will celebrate outstanding achievements across Indian cricket at the BCCI Naman Awards 2026, scheduled for March 15 in New Delhi. The annual ceremony recognises excellence in international, domestic, and age-group cricket while honouring individuals who have made lasting contributions to the sport in India. Former India greats Roger Binny and Rahul Dravid will receive the prestigious Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award for their long-standing service to Indian cricket. Meanwhile, former India womens captain Mithali Raj will be honoured with the BCCI Lifetime Achievement Award for Women in recognition of her immense role in elevating womens cricket in the country. Binny is being recognised for his contributions as a player in Indias historic 1983 Cricket World Cup triumph, where he finished as the tournaments leading wicket-taker, and for his later roles as a coach, selector, and BCCI president. Dravid will be honoured for his outstanding playing career, scoring over 24,000 international runs, and his influential work as a mentor and coach, including guiding India to victory in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024. Among other award winners, Indias Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill will receive the Polly Umrigar Award for the 202425 season, while Smriti Mandhana will win the Best International Cricketer (Women) award for the fifth time. India opener Shafali Verma and the recent U-19 World Cup winning captain Ayush Mhatre will also receive awards for their standout performances during the 202425 domestic season. The Mumbai Cricket Association will also be recognised for the best performance in BCCI domestic tournaments. A major highlight of the ceremony will be the recognition of five Indian teams that recently won ICC titles, including victories in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, and the mens and womens ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup events, spotlighting a historic period of success for Indian cricket. Full list of winners: Polly Umrigar Award Best International Cricketer in 2024-25 - Men - Shubman Gill Best International Cricketer in 2024-25 - Women - Smriti Mandhana Highest Wickets in One Day Internationals - 2024-25 - Women - Deepti Sharma Highest Run Getter in One Day Internationals -2024-25- Women - Smriti Mandhana Best International Debut in 2024-25 - Women - N Sree Charani Best International Debut in 2024-25 - Men - Harshit Rana Best Performance in BCCI Domestic Tournaments of 2024-25 - Mumbai Cricket Association Best Umpire In Domestic Cricket in 2023-24 - Ulhas Gandhe Madhavrao Scindia Award: Highest Wicket-Taker In The Ranji Trophy in 2024-25 - Elite Group - Harsh Dubey (Vidarbha) Madhavrao Scindia Award: Highest Wicket-Taker In The Ranji Trophy in 2024-25 - Plate Group - Suchith J (Nagaland) Madhavrao Scindia Award: Highest Run Getter In The Ranji Trophy in 2024-25 - Elite Group - Yash Rathod (Vidarbha) Madhavrao Scindia Award: Highest Run Getter In The Ranji Trophy in 2024-25 - Plate Group - Snehal Kauthankar (Goa) Lala Amarnath Award for the Best All-Rounder In Domestic Limited-Overs Competitions, 2024-25 - Ayush Mhatre (Mumbai) Lala Amarnath Award for the Best All-Rounder in the Ranji Trophy, 2024-25 - Harsh Dubey (Vidarbha) Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy: Best Woman Cricketer (Jr Domestic) of 2024-25 - Ira Jadhav (Mumbai Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy: Best Woman Cricketer (Sr Domestic) of 2024-25 (Sr Women One Day) - Shafali Verma (Haryana) Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy: Highest Wicket-Taker In (U16) Vijay Merchant Trophy in 2024-25 - Elite Group - Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan (Madhya Pradesh) Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy: Highest Wicket-Taker In (U16) Vijay Merchant Trophy in 2024-25 - Plate Group - Kishan Sarkar (Tripura) Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy: Highest Run Getter In (U16) Vijay Merchant Trophy in 2024-25 - Elite Group - Shanthanu Singh (Uttar Pradesh) Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy: Highest Run Getter In (U16) Vijay Merchant Trophy in 2024-25 - Plate Group - Pritam Raj (Bihar) M.A. Chidambaram Trophy: Highest Wicket-Taker In (U19) Cooch Behar Trophy in 2024- 25 - Elite Group - Hemchudeshan J (Tamil Nadu) M.A. Chidambaram Trophy: Highest Wicket-Taker In (U19) Cooch Behar Trophy in 2024- 25 - Plate Group - Arkajit Roy (Tripura) M.A. Chidambaram Trophy: Highest Run Getter In (U19) Cooch Behar Trophy in 2024- 25 - Elite Group - Nitya J Pandya (Baroda) M.A. Chidambaram Trophy: Highest Run Getter In (U19) Cooch Behar Trophy in 2024- 25 - Plate Group - Ragavan Ramamoorthy (Pondicherry) M.A. Chidambaram Trophy: Highest Wicket-Taker In (U23) Col. C K Nayudu Trophy in 2024-25 - Elite Group - Vicky Ostwal (Maharashtra) M.A. Chidambaram Trophy: Highest Wicket-Taker In (U23) Col. C K Nayudu Trophy in 2024-25 - Plate Group - Dipjyoti Saikia (Assam) M.A. Chidambaram Trophy: Highest Wicket-Taker In (U23) Col. C K Nayudu Trophy in 2024-25 - Elite Group - Vicky Ostwal (Maharashtra) Also Read: Live Cricket Score M.A. Chidambaram Trophy: Highest Run Getter In (U23) Col. C K Nayudu Trophy in 2024-25 - Plate Group - R Jashwanth Shreeram (Pondicherry) Article Source: IANS
India to extend visas for stranded travellers amid West Asia War
Amid disruptions caused by the ongoing West Asia War, the Consulate General of India, Dubai has announced visa extensions and other relief measures for foreign nationals stranded in India
Prerana Katte made history as the first woman Assistant Commissioner of Police in the Navi Mumbai Crime Branch. Hailing from an agricultural background, Katte pursued civil services from a young age. She cleared the MPSC exam on her first attempt. Her career includes various huge postings across Maharashtra. Katte's journey inspires women and actor R Madhavan as well.
Regions including Vidarbha, Marathwada, Khandesh, and parts of Central Maharashtra are expected to be affected by rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds between March 17 and 20
Maharashtra minister for Social Justice, Sanjay Shirsat on Friday said that a decision has been taken to induct eligible persons from the family of the deceased in atrocity cases involving Scheduled Castes and Tribes, particularly in cases of murder or death related to atrocities, into government service under the Social Justice Department.
Over 100 LPG cylinders seized from black market sellers in Mumbai by Food Distribution Department
Food Distribution Department officials in Mumbai conducted a crackdown in Worli, seizing a significant stock of illegally black-marketed domestic and commercial gas cylinders. The operation targeted the illegal stockpiling and sale of gas cylinders at inflated prices, confiscating numerous filled and empty cylinders from various companies. This action occurs amidst rising LPG prices and government efforts to stabilize supply.
A 54-year-old Indian seafarer from Mumbai has died after the oil tanker he was serving on was attacked near Iraqs southern port city of Basra. Deonandan Prasad Singh sustained severe injuries during the incident and later succumbed to them. The tankers crew abandoned the vessel and were rescued. An investigation into the attack is underway.
Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli strikes killed Iranian nuclear scientists
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli attacks have killed several Iranian nuclear scientists, escalating tensions between Israel and Iran amid the widening regional conflict
Gunman rams Michigan synagogue, shot dead
A man armed with a rifle rammed his vehicle into the Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, a suburb of Detroit, before being fatally shot by security. The vehicle caught fire after the crash, according to officials familiar with the incident
Drones intercepted in United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia
Air defence systems in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia intercepted multiple aerial threats amid rising tensions linked to the widening Iran-US-Israel conflict, with debris from one interception causing minor damage to a building in Dubai
SC declines PIL seeking nationwide paid menstrual leave policy
The Supreme Court of India refused to entertain a PIL seeking a nationwide policy on paid menstrual leave for women students and workers, observing that such provisions might unintentionally discourage employers from hiring women in the job market
Waivers wont wipe out farmers woes
They are a temporary measure at best. If Maharashtra wants to secure the future of its cultivators, the focus must shift from periodic debt relief to building a more resilient agricultural system
Hope fencing is first step in Garib Nagar clean-up
This edit space has highlighted how the Bandra East side needs attention and improvement
Mumbai doctor found dead in her cabin at railway hospital
A 44-year-old doctor, Dr. Anuja Kulkarni, was found dead in her hospital cabin at Jagjivanram railway hospital. Colleagues discovered her after she missed scheduled surgeries and did not respond to calls. An accidental death case has been registered, and her body was sent for postmortem.
Tragedy struck as Indian seafarer Deonandan Prasad Singh lost his life during an assault on the oil tanker MT Safesea Vishnu near the treacherous Khor Al Zubair Port in Iraq. Reports suggest that Singh's family claims he was compelled to return to the ship merely days prior to the fatal incident, despite being assigned a shore-based position.
Burden of proof lies on the one accused of conversion
Mayor: Fix digital info boards at every nullah being desilted
No takers for Mithi cleanup, BMC open to amateurs bids
Upset with GF, man hurls stones at train
Ajit crash: Rohit says jet owner trying to edit black box data
Maharashtra govt initiates steps to prevent LPG supply disruption
Maharashtra: RTO agent arrested for taking bribe
Mumbai: Pet incinerator at BMC animal hospital ready for operation
Police arrest three for stealing mobile tower batteries in Navi Mumbai
Three youths killed in two separate bike mishaps in Navi Mumbai
17 trees illegally pruned in Navi Mumbai complex, civic body takes action
HC denies bail to man held in Laos job scam
Caterers trim menu, eschew fried food, simmering gravies
Goa CM Sawant to be honoured today
Agencies Pune Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth will confer Honorary D. Litt. degree upon three eminent personalities, including Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant in recognition of their contributions to society. The other recipients will be A Mahesh Kumar Reddy, Chairman of AMR Group and renowned hospitality expert and Chef Hemant Oberoi. The honorary degrees will be conferred []
Saffron paper soon on implementation of Davos MoUs, says Maharashtra minister
M.P. Ahammad, Chairman, Malabar Group, has been honoured with the prestigious Business Bhushan Award at the Lokmat Maharashtrian of the Year Awards 2026, in recognition of his visionary leadership and pivotal role in transforming the global jewellery retail landscape and society at large.
Maharashta govt tables anti-conversion bill
Maharashtra's Freedom of Religion Bill 2026 proposes up to seven years imprisonment and hefty fines for unlawful religious conversions. The bill, which declares conversions through allurements, coercion, or deceit null and void, aims to curb forceful and involuntary conversions, including those facilitated by marriage or material benefits.
IIT Bombay investigates plagiarism allegation against professor
MMR logs 4th heatwave of mth; hot & humid conditions today
Restaurateurs in Mumbai struggle to ensure meals for staff, fear they may leave
Amid booking snarls and long queues, LPG delivery delay in Mumbai stretches to 7 days
Pending MGNREGS dues to states Rs 9,300 crore in FY26: Govt to Rajya Sabha
According to the data tabled in the House, Uttar Pradesh had the highest pending liabilities at Rs 1,158.71 crore, followed by Andhra Pradesh at Rs 1,014.60 crore, Karnataka Rs 746.65 crore, Tamil Nadu Rs 729.88 crore, Madhya Pradesh Rs 704.64 crore, Bihar Rs 664.72, Maharashtra Rs 528.28 crore and Assam at Rs 482.51 crore.
Railway board permits flameless cooking in pantry cars due to LPG shortage
Maharashtra Health Minister orders speedy completion of hospital projects
He emphasised that health institutions where 80 per cent of construction work is complete should have their pending works expedited immediately and made ready for inauguration. For institutions where 50 per cent work is done, proposals related to manpower should be submitted without delay
Deepika says city choking; action being taken: Mayor
Transport hub planned at Worli jetty, stay helipad project: MMB
Govt Warns CBSE, ICSE, International Schools On Marathi Rule
State School Education Minister Dada Bhuse made the announcement on Friday, reiterating that Marathi must be taught in every school operating within Maharashtra, regardless of medium of instruction or board affiliation: Reports
Maharashtra Sets Up Control Rooms To Monitor LPG Supply
A senior official said complaints had been received about the malfunctioning of LPG booking apps in some areas: Reports
Anti-Conversion Bill Tabled In Maharashtra Assembly
According to the Bill, individuals intending to convert to another religion will be required to give a 60-day prior notice to the district magistrate: Reports
IndiGo to levy fuel charge for domestic, international flights from March 14
IndiGo will start levying fuel surcharges ranging from Rs 425 to Rs 2,300 on domestic and international flight tickets from March 14, citing a steep surge in aviation turbine fuel prices due to the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war
Bangladeshi man held at Mumbai airport for fraudulent Indian passport
Were planning to seek additional water from Maharashtra, says Minister
Hippargi dam leakage has led to loss of two tmcft of water, according to Satish Jarkiholi
Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Bill 2026 introduced in assembly
As per the Bill, those involved in unlawful conversions on the pretext of marriage will be punished with imprisonment of seven years and shall also be liable for fine of Rs 1 lakh.
Govt assures uninterrupted LPG supply, urges public to avoid panic booking
Addressing a media briefing, Sujata Sharma said the government has taken several measures to ensure continuous availability of LPG for households
