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25 trees to be axed for Navi Mumbais childrens park

The Times of India 10 Dec 2025 12:08 am

12-year-old Navi Mumbai boy sets new swim record

The Times of India 10 Dec 2025 12:07 am

Maharashtra: Woman dies after accidentally consuming poison

The Times of India 9 Dec 2025 11:58 pm

330 massage parlour staffers tested for HIV

The Times of India 9 Dec 2025 11:54 pm

Cash clip sets off war of words in Maharashtra's ruling alliance

A political storm erupted after Ambadas Danve shared videos of cash counting. He claimed a ruling Shiv Sena MLA was seen in the footage. The controversy intensified with accusations of video leaks between alliance partners. One MLA denied involvement and challenged Danve to a debate. The allegations point to potential corruption in tenders and commissions.

The Economic Times 9 Dec 2025 11:42 pm

NIA arrests 8th accused in connection with car blast in Delhi: Officials

An NIA spokesperson said a team from Delhi has arrested key accused Dr Bilal Naseer Malla of Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir. He was arrested from the national capital

Mid Day 9 Dec 2025 11:03 pm

DGP visits sensitive police camps in Gadchiroli`s Maoist-affected areas

Maharashtra DGP Rashmi Shukla urged locals to make use of police support services and assured them that the region would soon receive improved facilities such as roads and healthcare, an official said

Mid Day 9 Dec 2025 10:38 pm

Maharashtra to add 400 new GCCs in next 5 years

Maharashtra is set to significantly expand its Global Capability Centers. The state aims to establish 400 new GCCs within the next five years. This strategic move will bolster Maharashtra's standing as a premier GCC destination. Pune is identified as a key growth hub, with substantial infrastructure development underway to support this expansion.

The Economic Times 9 Dec 2025 10:15 pm

Uddhav Sena MLA Exposes Shinde Faction Rival With Cash Video; Sena says AI

Given the prolonged disarray within the Maha Vikas Aghadi, few expected the largely procedural, week-long winter session of the Maharashtra Assembly to spark major political turbulence.

NDTV 9 Dec 2025 9:42 pm

Delhi-Mumbai Expressway likely be completed in 2026, NHAI plans 15 km link to reduce Morbe-JNPA travel time to 25 mins, check details

The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway is coming closer to its completion as its final phase in Maharashtra will see the Talasari to Raite section likely completed in April 2026. Additionally, the NHAI has planned a 15 km stretch that will reduce the travel time between Morbe and JNPA.

DNA India 9 Dec 2025 9:30 pm

School Holiday on 10th December: Check states where schools will remain closed & latest updates

As December begins, India's schools face disruptions from Cyclone Ditwah's aftermath, cold waves, and teacher strikes. While some regions like Tamil Nadu and coastal Andhra Pradesh see weather-related adjustments, Maharashtra grapples with ongoing strikes. Jammu & Kashmir schools are closed due to severe cold, and northern states may alter timings due to fog.

The Economic Times 9 Dec 2025 8:43 pm

Anant Ambani becomes youngest Asian to win global animal welfare award

Anant Ambani was recognised for his leadership in establishing Vantara, which has become a model for rescue, rehabilitation, and species preservation

Mid Day 9 Dec 2025 8:43 pm

TirupatiSainagar Shirdi weekly express flagged off

The train connects two spiritual destinations and is likely to promote religious tourism and will traverse through four States Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Maharashtra

The Hindu 9 Dec 2025 8:01 pm

Microsoft announces USD 17.5 billion investment in Indias AI infrastructure

Microsofts investment focuses on three key pillarsscale, skills, and sovereigntyaligned with the Prime Minister Modis vision of a comprehensive AI ecosystem promoting innovation and access at a national level, an official statement said

Mid Day 9 Dec 2025 7:57 pm

Winter Parliament Session: Census will include question on reasons for migration

Census 2027 will include new questions on duration of stay and reasons for migration, Minister Nityanand Rai told Lok Sabha. The digital census will be conducted in two phases House Listing from April to September 2026 and Population Enumeration in February 2027

Mid Day 9 Dec 2025 7:54 pm

LoP Rahul Gandhi says, `No bigger anti-national act than vote chori`

A heated debate erupted in the Lok Sabha as the Leader of Opposition accused the RSS of capturing Indias institutions and undermining democracy. Speaking on electoral reforms, he alleged collusion between the ruling BJP and the Election Commission

Mid Day 9 Dec 2025 7:17 pm

Airports are reporting normal conditions, without crowding or distress: Minister

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu informed the Lower House that flight operations are stabilising, with airports reporting no crowding. IndiGo flights have risen from 706 on December 5 to 1,800, and the DGCA has issued show-cause notices to the airline`s leadership to ensure accountability and passenger safety

Mid Day 9 Dec 2025 6:56 pm

Maharashtra's 'Organised Crime' Solution To Sale Of 'Gutkha' Around Schools

Cracking down on the sale of 'gutkha' and other prohibited substances near educational institutions, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act will be amended,

NDTV 9 Dec 2025 6:43 pm

Part of Romeo Lane restaurant in Vagator demolished after Goa club fire

The restaurant is owned by Gaurav Luthra and Saurabh Luthra, who also run Birch by Romeo Lane, the nightclub where a fire on Sunday claimed 25 lives, officials said

Mid Day 9 Dec 2025 6:38 pm

DRI busts mephedrone factory in Wardha; Rs 192 cr worth of drugs seized

The operation, conducted on December 7 and 8, 2025, resulted in the seizure of 128 kg of mephedrone, worth approximately Rs. 192 crore, along with 245 kg of precursor chemicals, raw materials, and a complete drug-processing setup

Mid Day 9 Dec 2025 6:10 pm

`No airline will cause hardship to passengers`, says Aviation Minister Naidu

He further said that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has already issued notices to IndiGo and that the airline is being held fully accountable for the chaos caused by its internal crew-rostering failures

Mid Day 9 Dec 2025 5:45 pm

Gautam Adani defends India`s development path, highlights push for green energy

Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani said the conglomerate will invest over USD 75 billion in the energy transition space in the next five years, with a major focus on renewable energy

Mid Day 9 Dec 2025 5:33 pm

Parliament Winter Session: No scarcity of key anti-TB drugs in central

The Centre told the Rajya Sabha that there is no scarcity of essential anti-tuberculosis drugs in central and state warehouses and adequate buffers are in place

Mid Day 9 Dec 2025 5:31 pm

Citizens rescue 13-foot whale shark entangled in fishing net in Kerala`s Kollam

This rescue marks Kollam districts first recorded whale shark rescue and the 50th along the Kerala coast since the launch of the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) Save the Whale Shark Campaign in 2017, in collaboration with the Kerala Forest Department and supported by Oracle

Mid Day 9 Dec 2025 5:14 pm

Goats may be released in forests to prevent leopard attacks on humans: Minister

The minister was replying to a calling attention motion raised by Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) legislator Jitendra Awhad in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly over the worrying rise in leopard attacks across the state

Mid Day 9 Dec 2025 4:31 pm

Maharashtra: Two injured after human-leopard conflict at Nagaon

Two residents of Nagaon village near Alibags Nagaon beach were injured in a humanleopard conflict on Tuesday, triggering panic in the area. Forest officials and NGO RESQ CT have launched a rescue operation to capture the leopard safely

Mid Day 9 Dec 2025 4:24 pm

Major fire breaks out at Ramesh Dyeing building in Punes Sadashiv Peth

According to officials, the blaze began on the terrace and rapidly spread downward, sending thick plumes of smoke across adjoining lanes. People in nearby buildings rushed out as the situation intensified

Mid Day 9 Dec 2025 4:16 pm

18-year-old arrested for raping schoolgirl in Pune

The accused met the child on the road, offered to drop her to school on his motorcycle, but instead took her to a secluded spot where he sexually assaulted her and threatened her with dire consequences if she revealed the matter

Mid Day 9 Dec 2025 3:47 pm

Eknath Shinde inaugurates 51st Parliamentary Study Camp in Nagpur

Addressing the youth participating in the camp, Shinde said that every decision taken in the legislature shapes the lives of millions, and therefore, students must understand the real-world working of parliamentary processes

Mid Day 9 Dec 2025 3:17 pm

Maharashtra SEC announces revised voter list schedule for municipal corporation polls

The Maharashtra State Election Commission has updated the timeline for preparing voter lists for upcoming municipal corporation elections. Deadlines for publishing final ward-wise lists and polling station lists have been extended. Municipal officials are advised to seek technical assistance if needed. The election dates themselves are still to be announced.

The Economic Times 9 Dec 2025 3:16 pm

Maharashtra: Latur Police arrest four gang members involved in burglary

In a major breakthrough, Latur Police arrested four members of a burglary gang linked to 23 house-breaking cases. Valuables worth Rs 4.37 lakh, including gold, cash, and two stolen bikes, were recovered. The arrests were made after a tip-off on the Latur-Barshi Road, while three accused remain absconding

Mid Day 9 Dec 2025 2:17 pm

Nagpur HC stays proceedings in Rs 400 crore CBI loan fraud case against MLA Ratnakar Gutte

The Bombay High Court has put a temporary halt to a 400-crore bank loan fraud case against Gangakhed MLA Ratnakar Gutte. The court restrained the Chief Judicial Magistrate in Nagpur from proceeding with charge framing or hearings. Gutte argued the CBI case mirrors an existing Maharashtra CID case. The High Court has given the CBI four weeks to respond.

The Economic Times 9 Dec 2025 1:48 pm

Shiv Sena, BJP to have tie-up for municipal elections in Mumbai, elsewhere: Sources

Mumbai, Dec 9: After days of bickering, the ruling allies BJP and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena have decided to contest the elections to municipal corporations in Maharashtra including Mumbai and Thane as an alliance, Sena sources claimed on Tuesday. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Shinde decided at a late-night meeting on Monday that the ruling parties will contest these polls as members of the existing Mahayuti alliance, the sources said. The dates for the municipal corporation elections [] The post Shiv Sena, BJP to have tie-up for municipal elections in Mumbai, elsewhere: Sources appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 9 Dec 2025 1:07 pm

Opposition leaders stage protest on Vidhan Bhavan steps over farmers' issues

On the second day of the Maharashtra Assembly's Winter session, Opposition leaders accused the government of delaying the purchase of soyabean, which resulted in farmers selling the produce well below the Minimum Support Price

The Hindu 9 Dec 2025 12:51 pm

Tsunami hits coastal areas; authorities warn of aftershocks in northeast Japan

Japan began assessing damage and warned of aftershocks after a powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake off its northeastern coast injured at least 33 people and triggered a tsunami

Mid Day 9 Dec 2025 12:49 pm

Aviation regulator seeks revised IndiGo schedule by Dec 10

The DGCA has directed IndiGo to reduce its winter flight operations by 5 per cent across sectors following high cancellations and inability to run the approved schedule efficiently

Mid Day 9 Dec 2025 12:49 pm

Goa nightclub fire: Owners fled to Thailand hours after deadly fire, police say

A massive fire at the nightclub, some 25 kilometres away from Panaji, on late Saturday night killed 25 persons. The deceased comprised 20 employees of the nightclub and five tourists, including four from Delhi

Mid Day 9 Dec 2025 12:25 pm

Nagpur Kabaddi Player Dies By Suicide After Husband Fails To Get Her Promised Job

Kiran Suraj Dadhe, a kabaddi player from Nagpur, Maharashtra, died by suicide after alleged harassment and unfulfilled job promises by her husband Swapnil Jaydev Lambghare.

News18 9 Dec 2025 12:03 pm

Nagpur Kabbadi Player Dies By Suicide. Was Upset Husband Didn't Get Her Promised Job

A kabaddi player in Maharashtra's Nagpur has allegedly died by suicide after her husband didn't get her a job he promised her before getting married.

NDTV 9 Dec 2025 11:36 am

Opposition stages protest at Vidhan Bhavan over farmers issues

Leaders of the Maha Vikas Aghadi, including Congress`s Vijay Wadettiwar, Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aditya Thackeray, NCP (SP) Shashikant Shinde, among others, gathered on the steps of the Vidhan Bhawan and raised slogans

Mid Day 9 Dec 2025 11:04 am

Delhi weather update: AQI in city remains in Poor category at 292

Early-morning visuals from India Gate and Kartavya Path showed the landmarks partially shrouded in grey haze, with the AQI in the area measured at 265, also within the Poor range. Other key monitoring stations reported similar levels: 294 at ITO, 282 at Alipur, 253 at Aya Nagar, and 291 at Burari

Mid Day 9 Dec 2025 10:21 am

Civil aviation minister to address Lok Sabha on IndiGo flight disruptions

In his Rajya Sabha remarks, the Minister clarified that the problems faced by passengers were linked to the airlines internal crew rostering and operational planning, rather than the Aircraft Maintenance and Scheduling System (AMSS)

Mid Day 9 Dec 2025 9:48 am

PM Modi is no longer the Prime Minister he once was: Priyanka Gandhi

Priyanka Gandhi targeted the BJP for calling the debate on the Vande Mataram in Lok Sabha, alleging that they consider themselves superior to Mahatma Gandhi and other leaders who laid down the foundation of the country

Mid Day 9 Dec 2025 9:26 am

Arunachal Pradesh will remain an integral part of India, says MEA

Jaiswal said India expects China to abide by established global aviation norms and raised concern over the treatment of Indian citizens at Chinese airports

Mid Day 9 Dec 2025 9:23 am

India calls for free, fair and inclusive elections in Myanmar

Myanmar`s military leadership plans to conduct voting in three phases starting December 28, with balloting expected to stretch through January

Mid Day 9 Dec 2025 9:20 am

Bombay High Court recruitment 2025: Notice for clerk, driver, peon and steno posts released, application from Dec 15 at bombayhighcourt.nic.in

Bombay High Court recruitment 2025: The Bombay High Court has released its recruitment notification for 2025, inviting applications for 2,381 posts including clerk, driver, peon, and Steno across Bombay, Nagpur, and Aurangabad. Eligible candidates domiciled in Maharashtra can apply online from December 15, 2025, to January 5, 2026, via bombayhighcourt.nic.in. The recruitment involves written exams, skill tests, interviews (for clerks), document verification, and medical checks. Post-wise qualifications, age limits, and application fees are detailed in the official notification.

The Times of India 9 Dec 2025 9:03 am

Trump calls EU fine on X nasty, says Europe is moving in very bad directions

Trump took aim at what he described as a nasty 140 million dollar EU penalty against Elon Musk`s X platform, admitting he did not have full details but using the issue to underscore broader worries

Mid Day 9 Dec 2025 9:00 am

Trump targets India over alleged rice dumping, says tariffs will fix issue

Trump held a roundtable in the White House on Monday with representatives of the farming and agriculture sector as well as key members of his cabinet, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. He announced USD 12 billion in federal aid for farmers

Mid Day 9 Dec 2025 8:55 am

Unitree showcases aggressive new humanoid as H2 robot breaks smaller rival

In a recent demonstration, the companys 6-foot H2 humanoid demonstrated its high-power actuation by executing aggressive moves such as punches, kicks, and knee strikes

Mid Day 9 Dec 2025 8:48 am

Mahayuti Set To Fight Maharashtra Civic Polls Together, Fadnavis-Shinde Hold Key Meet

The ruling Mahayuti alliance will contest the upcoming municipal elections across the state, including Mumbai and Thane, together.

News18 9 Dec 2025 8:41 am

Indonesias first baby panda makes public debut, showing strong health

The mother, 15-year-old Hu Chun, gave birth to Satrio Wiratama nicknamed Rio on November 27 at the park in Cisarua, West Java province

Mid Day 9 Dec 2025 8:38 am

Woman who blackmailed Son Heung-min jailed for four years in South Korea

She splurged the cash on luxury goods, before she and an accomplice surnamed Yong tried to extort a further 70 million from the Los Angeles FC star. Son contacted the police, leading to their arrest

Mid Day 9 Dec 2025 8:35 am

Volodymyr Zelenskyy heads to London for high-stakes peace talks

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer was due to gather with Zelenskyy, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the British leaders 10 Downing St residence

Mid Day 9 Dec 2025 8:31 am

Caught On Camera: Bike-Borne Men Steal Luggage From Moving Bus In Maharashtra

Police in Beed beefed up highway security after robberies on the SolapurDhule highway after a viral video shows theft near Beed.

News18 9 Dec 2025 8:30 am

Goa cracks down on Romeo Lane chain after nightclub fire kills 25

A state police team also left for Delhi on Sunday to search for the property promoters Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra against whom a First Information Report (FIR) has been registered

Mid Day 9 Dec 2025 8:29 am

Ten Maoists carrying Rs 2.36 crore bounty surrender in Madhya Pradesh

The Maoists, including four women, laid down their modern weapons, including AK-47 and INSAS rifles, in front of Yadav on Sunday. They were part of the Bhorsadev area committee of the outlawed Communist Party of India (Maoist)

Mid Day 9 Dec 2025 8:25 am

Starlink Clarifies India Website Glitch After Dummy Prices Go Viral, Says Service Not Yet Launched

Starlink clarified a website glitch showed incorrect India pricing. No orders are open yet. Maharashtra signed an LoI with Starlink to bring satellite internet to remote districts.

News18 9 Dec 2025 7:58 am

Lucknow Diary | Monk returns for SIR documents after 36 yrs

A monk, who returned to his parental place after 36 years, was forced to seek police assistance when his family refused to recognise him and withheld his documents when he returned to Dharamangadpur village in the Sajeti police station area of Kanpur to collect papers needed for the SIR exercise. Sajeti police station officers intervened and, having verified his identity through the documents he carried, permitted him to take his marksheet and related records. Monk Sarvesh Sachan, known as Kallu, son of Indrapal, had left home in 1989 after graduating from DAV College in Kanpur and lived as a monk at Tauni Devi Dham in Hamirpur district, Himachal Pradesh, for about 36 years. States milestone in renewable energy Marking a historic achievement in renewable energy journey, UP has surpassed the milestone of 3,00,000 solar installations rising to number three position after Gujarat and Maharashtra. Of the 9,83,915 applications, 3,00,654 installations were completed, bringing the states total solar capacity to 1,038.27 MW delivering clean, affordable energy. Key initiatives like the PM Surya Ghar Yojana and the states new solar policy established robust infrastructure, ensuring transparent processes, digital monitoring and timely installations taking the state ahead of path of economic transformation. The existing capacity creates opportunities. Stall No. 26 in Kashi a big draw for visitors Stall No. 26 at Namo Ghat in Varanasi is drawing visitors in hordes as it features IIT Madrass innovation-based education initiative Vidyashakti based on the theme Tamil Karkalam (Learn Tamil) at the ongoing Kashi-Tamil Sangamam 4.0 exhibition. The initiative is giving a new dimension to Tamil language learning by integrating digital tools. In line with the event theme, the model demonstrates how a language can be made simple, engaging, and accessible through simulations, gaming, quizzes, and interactive digital content. Launched in 2021, Vidyashakti has been making STEM learning interesting in 10 UP districts. Namita Bajpai Our correspondent in Uttar Pradesh namita.bajpai@newindianexpress.com

The New Indian Express 9 Dec 2025 7:13 am

My best wishes for you, you, and you

Humans like to believe that good things never end, until they do. Ive always known that one day, this columns topic would be about saying goodbye. That day is today

Mid Day 9 Dec 2025 6:57 am

School Holiday December 9: Schools to remain closed in THESE states today due to...; Check state-wise list here

Schools across India are closed on December 9, 2025, due to weather disruptions, elections, and strikes. Jammu & Kashmir faces a cold wave, Kerala holds local elections, cyclone rains affect Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra sees closures due to a teachers' strike.

DNA India 9 Dec 2025 6:53 am

Now, citizens need to beware of flying objects, too

The 69-year-old man suffered injuries to his chest, head and arms due to the incident and was admitted to a hospital to undergo treatment

Mid Day 9 Dec 2025 6:53 am

Say it like Shanta tai

It had to take literary and theatre icon Shanta Gokhales honest and thoughtful acceptance speech at a recent books awards ceremony to remind us to never forget the ones behind the scenes who make our busy lives easier

Mid Day 9 Dec 2025 6:50 am

Rahul in legal trouble for faking Himachal domicile to lead rugby association

Actor Rahul Bose faces allegations in Himachal Pradesh regarding a questionable domicile certificate, reportedly secured to qualify for Rugby Federation president. A member of Shimla's royal family claims Bose failed to establish a state rugby body as promised, while simultaneously obtaining a domicile certificate from Himachal Pradesh despite holding one from Maharashtra.

The Times of India 9 Dec 2025 1:07 am

Renowned social activist Baba Adhav passes away at 95; PM Modi condoles

Veteran socialist leader and prominent activist Dr Baba Adhav, a renowned figure in Maharashtra's labour and social justice movements, passed away in Pune on Monday evening at the age of 95 years. He had been undergoing treatment at the Poona Hospital.

DNA India 9 Dec 2025 12:53 am