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Woman With 4 Children Allowed To Contest Nagpur Civic Polls. Law Says She Can't

Pushpa Waghmare, a mother of four, is contesting the Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections despite a law stating that c

NDTV 12 Jan 2026 9:13 pm

Panchayat Advancement Index: Strengthening Data-Driven Decision-Making for rural transformation

Sushil Kumar Lohani, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj Across Indias villages, a silent but powerful shi

The Northlines 12 Jan 2026 8:22 pm

Will Kick Out Bihar, UP People If...: Raj Thackeray's Warning Ahead Of Mumbai Civic Polls

Raj Thackeray warned migrants from Bihar and UP against imposing Hindi in Maharashtra, stressing protection of Marathi l

News18 12 Jan 2026 8:16 pm

Shiv Sena-backed NCP councillor defeats BJP rival to become Ambernath Municipal Council VP

Thane: Following a week of high-pitched political drama, Shiv Sena-backed Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) councillor Sa

The Siasat Daily 12 Jan 2026 8:02 pm

EC Stops Ladki Bahin Scheme Funds Transfer To Beneficiaries A Day Before Maharashtra Civic Polls

The move follows a request from the Congress, which had written to the Commission seeking a ban on fund distribution onc

News18 12 Jan 2026 7:59 pm

Thackeray brothers reunite after 20 years: What it means for Maharashtra politics | Pulse Maharastra

The reunion of the Thackeray brothers after two decades has reshaped Maharashtra politics ahead of the Mumbai BMC electi

The Hindu 12 Jan 2026 6:26 pm

Supriya Sule interview | INDIA bloc will hold in 2029 despite temporary recalibrations

The last two-and-a-half years have been challenging politically for Ajit Pawar and for us, the senior NCP-SP leader said

The Hindu 12 Jan 2026 6:26 pm

Stock exchanges to remain closed on January 15 for Maharashtra Municipal Elections

Equity, equity derivatives, and electronic gold receipts segments in both BSE and NSE will be shut for the entire day on

The Hindu Businessline 12 Jan 2026 5:53 pm

From Maharashtra to Tamil Nadu, has 'women first' become best poll bet for parties?

Political parties are increasingly targeting women voters, seen as kingmakers in elections. Ahead of Maharashtra's civic

The Times of India 12 Jan 2026 5:49 pm

Ladki Bahin aid before civic polls, claims Minister; SEC seeks report as Opposition protests

Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal has said his party was not opposed to Ladki Bahin scheme, but objecte

The Hindu 12 Jan 2026 5:21 pm

DRDO successfully tests third-gen MPATGM with top-attack capability

NEW DELHI, Jan 12: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully tested the third-generation fir

Daily Excelsior 12 Jan 2026 5:21 pm

Try Chopping Off Legs: K Annamalai Dares Raj Thackeray Amid Rasmalai Row

K Annamalai, whom the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief had recently dubbed Rasmalai (a delectable sweet dish), thereby s

NDTV 12 Jan 2026 5:04 pm

Not an astrologer: Ajit Pawar on speculation over Supriya Sule joining BJP

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar acknowledged the Thackeray brothers' reunion could have electoral implicati

IBTimes 12 Jan 2026 4:13 pm

Bajaj Foundation and Vishwa Yuvak Kendra Honoured with 'Recognition of Excellence' Award

On the National Youth Day, we celebrate the honour recently bestowed upon Bajaj Foundation and Vishwa Yuvak Kendra at Ag

News Voir 12 Jan 2026 2:02 pm

Will schools and colleges be closed in Maharashtra on January 15? Heres what we know

Schools and colleges in parts of Maharashtra may be closed on January 15, 2026, due to a public holiday declared for civ

The Times of India 12 Jan 2026 1:42 pm

Mumbai BMC elections 2026: Full schedule, voting time and results

The State Election Commission (SEC) announced that the elections for 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, including

The Hindu 12 Jan 2026 1:01 pm

From BJP-Congress to BJP-AIMIM: Everyone Is Fair Game for Power in Maharashtra

Such alliances have not surprised people in Maharashtra, as they have been witnessing such games for a while.

The Quint 12 Jan 2026 12:31 pm

McDonald's Merry Meal's Socks Sparked Festive FOMO

McDonald's India (West & South), owned and operated by Westlife Foodworld, witnessed an overwhelming consumer response t

News Voir 12 Jan 2026 12:19 pm

Maharashtra local body polls: Will NCP factions come together? Ajit Pawar, Supriya Sule dont rule it out

Speculation of a permanent merger between the two NCP factions is growing after Ajit Pawar and Supriya Sule hinted at a

The Times of India 12 Jan 2026 11:51 am

Why do phones go silent in this Maharashtra village for 4 hours every day?

It began when the Sarpanch, Shivdas Bhosale, observed that students were becoming glued to their mobile devices, leading

India.com 12 Jan 2026 11:46 am

We agreed on friendly fights, but Ajit Pawars restraint appears shaken: Devendra Fadnavis

Ajit Pawar wont speak after January 15, 2026, when votes will be cast, said Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, exuding co

The Hindu 12 Jan 2026 11:43 am

Mira Bhayander will turn saffron after civic polls: Shinde

Thane: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has said that after Mumbai and Thane, the states Mira Bhayander c

The Siasat Daily 12 Jan 2026 11:03 am

Navi Mumbai Loan Consultant Loses Rs 72 Lakh In Crypto Fraud

A 56-year-old loan consultant from Maharashtra's Navi Mumbai township has allegedly been duped of Rs 72.7 lakh in a cryp

NDTV 12 Jan 2026 10:05 am

'Last Election For Marathis': Raj Thackeray Rakes Up North Indian Migration Ahead Of BMC Polls

Thackeray warned migrants from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar against what he described as the imposition of Hindi and the eros

News18 12 Jan 2026 9:36 am

'I'll kick you': Raj Thackeray warns UP, Bihar migrants against Hindi imposition; calls it crisis

Calling the BMC polls the last election for the Marathi man, Thackeray said: If you miss this opportunity today, you wil

The Times of India 12 Jan 2026 9:31 am

BMC polls: Thackeray cousins accuse BJP of trying to remove Mumbai from Maharashtra, divide Marathi voters; warn on unopposed elections

Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray have joined forces for the BMC polls. They accuse the BJP of trying to separate Mumba

The Times of India 12 Jan 2026 9:04 am

Parties in Maharashtra need only power: Akbaruddin Owaisi

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Political parties in Maharashtra have abandoned ideology and are interested only in power, AI

The Siasat Daily 12 Jan 2026 7:43 am

Wont let BJP and Adani take away Mumbai, say Thackeray cousins

They accuse the party of pursuing divisive politics and systematically isolating Mumbais Marathi Manoos; the cousins cla

The Hindu 12 Jan 2026 3:00 am

Thackeray Cousins Target BJP at Joint Shivaji Park Rally

MNS chief Raj Thackeray appealed to the Marathi people to unite for Mumbai and Maharashtra.

Deccan Chronicle 11 Jan 2026 11:51 pm

Soldier Dies In Accident Hours After Daughters Birth, Laid To Rest With Full Honours In Maharashtra

Indian Army soldier Pramod Parshuram Jadhav was cremated with full state honours after dying in a road accident, just as

News18 11 Jan 2026 11:46 pm

NDTV Power Play: Top Leaders Share Their Vision For Maharashtra

Several leaders shared their vision for Maharashtra's future including its politics at NDTV's Power Play on Sunday.

NDTV 11 Jan 2026 10:34 pm

NCP factions unveil joint manifesto for Pimpri Chinchwad, promise free bus and metro ride

Maharashtra civic polls: The NCP, although a member of the ruling Mahayuti, and NCP (SP), a constituent of the oppositio

The Economic Times 11 Jan 2026 9:22 pm

Forest Staff Face Shortage of SD Cards to Track Tigers

Forest personnel in Adilabad say they require more SD cards as the movement of tigers into Telangana has increased this

Deccan Chronicle 11 Jan 2026 8:59 pm

'He Doesn't Step Out Of Mumbai': E Shinde's Latest Attack On U Thackeray

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday said Shiv Sena (UBT) workers are feeling abandoned as the part

NDTV 11 Jan 2026 7:42 pm

Send Rs 1 lakh right away as 95% of my speeches are about development: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis on Uddhav challenge

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has challenged Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray. Fadnavis stated he

The Economic Times 11 Jan 2026 6:11 pm

Ajit Pawar `checkmates` BJP; NCP reunites Pawar clan for Pune civic polls

Despite the BJP`s move to corner him following remarks on the irrigation scam, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP

Mid Day 11 Jan 2026 5:15 pm

Interest-Free Loans For Women, Homes For BMC Cleaners In Mahayuti Manifesto

The ruling Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra on Sunday released its manifesto for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Cor

NDTV 11 Jan 2026 4:22 pm

Ladki Bahin Yojana:BJP accuses Congress of opposing welfare scheme

Speaking to reporters, Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule asserted that the welfare scheme, launched

Mid Day 11 Jan 2026 4:16 pm

In D Fadnavis's Assurance To Gen Z, A Mumbai Action Plan For Next 5 Years

We want to pledge Rs 17,000 crore towards climate action, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said at NDTV's Po

NDTV 11 Jan 2026 3:27 pm

Easier To Handle Eknath Shinde Or Uddhav Thackeray? What D Fadnavis Said

Comparing his experience of working with Uddhav Thackeray and his lieutenant-turned-rival Eknath Shinde, Maharashtra Chi

NDTV 11 Jan 2026 3:26 pm

Maharashtra To Get AI Tool To Identify Bangladeshi Immigrants: D Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said an Artificial Intelligence tool is being developed that will be able t

NDTV 11 Jan 2026 2:33 pm

Fadnavis to request PM Modi to launch Dharavi Revelopment Project, assures 350 sqft homes

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the state will request Prime Minister Narendra Modi to lay the foundat

The Economic Times 11 Jan 2026 9:06 am

Devendra Fadnavis arrest plot: Maharashtra top cop pushed for case against ex-DGP Sanjay Pandey

Former DGP Rashmi Shukla's pre-retirement report recommends FIRs against ex-DGP Sanjay Pandey and two others. They are a

The Times of India 11 Jan 2026 8:54 am

Bapatla Police Nab Maharashtra Dacoity Gang

The arrests were made following a tip-off from Maharashtra Police that the gang

Deccan Chronicle 11 Jan 2026 6:52 am

Annamalais Bombay remark sparks political row in Maharashtra

Opposition demands action as Bombay comment fuels BMC poll tension

Deccan Chronicle 11 Jan 2026 12:18 am

BJP would have died of malnutrition if Bal Thackeray had not fed it: Uddhav

Speaking at a rally in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, the former Maharashtra Chief Minister took aim at the BJP following a

Mid Day 10 Jan 2026 11:26 pm

Centre to focus on 100 high-risk districts to cut road accident deaths

Zero-fatalities programme has already been rolled out in 20 districts in Uttar Pradesh, 19 in Tamil Nadu, 11 in Maharash

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 10:39 pm

'Willing To Back Even Donald Trump To Strengthen Maharashtra': Raj Thackeray's Shocker

Raj Thackeray said that being flexible in political strategy does not amount to compromising ones ideology, and politica

News18 10 Jan 2026 9:06 pm

'Willing To Back Even Trump For Strong Maharashtra': Raj Thackeray To NDTV

Flexibility in political approach does not mean a compromise on ideology, MNS chief Raj Thackeray has said, adding he wo

NDTV 10 Jan 2026 8:27 pm

Male sambar deer rescued from 40-ft-deep well in Maharashtras Alame village

An adult male sambar deer was rescued from a 40-foot-deep water-filled well in Alame village, Maharashtra, in a joint op

Mid Day 10 Jan 2026 6:26 pm

Maharashtra govt announces public holiday on Jan 15 for civic polls

Mumbai will observe a public holiday on January 15 for civic polls. Government and private establishments will be closed

The Economic Times 10 Jan 2026 5:50 pm

BJP trying to divide people along communal lines: Pratapgarhi

Akola: Congresss Rajya Sabha member Imran Pratapgarhi has accused the BJP of adopting a divide and rule policy. He state

The Siasat Daily 10 Jan 2026 2:42 pm

NPCIL recruitment 2026 notification out for 114 technical and administrative posts: Registration begins on this date, details here

NPCIL announced 114 job openings for its Tarapur Atomic Power Station, Maharashtra, for 2026. Applications are open to I

The Times of India 10 Jan 2026 2:30 pm

Chandigarh University Wins 11 Gold Medals; Lifts Overall AIU Inter-University Championship 2025-26

Chandigarh University once again stamped its authority on Indian university sports by delivering a historic double trium

News Voir 10 Jan 2026 2:08 pm

Ajit Pawar, Supriya Sule share stage to release joint manifesto for Pune

In a development that has reshaped the political landscape of Maharashtra, the two factions of the Nationalist Congress

Mid Day 10 Jan 2026 1:51 pm

BMC polls: Maharashtra Assembly Speaker's brother shows 124 crore assets in affidavit

Seeking a third term from ward no 226 on a BJP ticket, Makrand Narwekar could be the wealthiest candidate in the Brihanm

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 12:51 pm

BMC polls: Speakers brother declares Rs 124 cr in assets

Makrand Narwekar, brother of Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar, declared assets worth Rs 124.4 crore for the B

The Economic Times 10 Jan 2026 12:26 pm

Maharashtra road safety push: Data-led interventions aim to reduce highway and district fatalities

India observes National Road Safety Month with a focus on zero fatalities. Maharashtra is implementing scientific road s

The Times of India 10 Jan 2026 12:08 pm

Maharashtra CET 2026 Exam Schedule Released For MBA, MMS, Engineering, Pharmacy, Agriculture

Maharashtra announces 2026 CET exam dates for MBA, MMS, Engineering, Pharmacy, and Agriculture. Registration opens Janua

NDTV 10 Jan 2026 11:39 am

'Our Constitution allows it, Pakistan's restricts it': Asaduddin Owaisi says India will one day have Hijab-clad PM; gets 'no chance' reply from Nitish Rane

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi lauded India's Constitution for allowing any citizen to hold top posts, envisioning a futur

The Times of India 10 Jan 2026 11:09 am

Public holiday on Jan 15th for polling: Maharashtra SEC

Maharashtra State Election Commission declared January 15th a public holiday across 29 municipal corporations due to upc

The Times of India 10 Jan 2026 10:45 am

This election has no effect on our alliancethe legacy of Balasaheb Thackeray is with Shinde: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis addressed various political and developmental issues in an exclusive interaction. He de

The Times of India 10 Jan 2026 10:02 am

Pune civic polls: NCP factions come together as Ajit Pawar, Supriya Sule share stage to release joint manifesto

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and the NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) on Saturday released a joint manifesto for the civic

The Economic Times 10 Jan 2026 9:38 am

NTPC, Maharashtra's MAHAGENCO ink deal to acquire Sinnar Thermal

The resolution plan submitted by the consortium was approved by the National Company Law Tribunal in November, the centr

The Economic Times 10 Jan 2026 12:24 am

Maharashtra on a Plate at Mazzo

Home chef Swati Mawlankar brings the essence of Maharashtra to Hyderabad, offering a nostalgic dining experience that fe

Deccan Chronicle 9 Jan 2026 10:04 pm

In Maharashtra Civic Body Where BJP, Congress Allied, Now Shiv Sena Comes Out Tops

When local body elections are spoken about in Maharashtra, the BMC hogs most of the limelight by virtue of being one of

NDTV 9 Jan 2026 9:27 pm

India@Davos: Doval to Join CMs, Ministers at WEF Annual Meeting

The chief ministers - Devendra Fadnavis of Maharashtra, N Chandrababu Naidu of Andhra Pradesh, Assam's Himanta Biswa Sar

Deccan Chronicle 9 Jan 2026 4:16 pm

MPCB shuts 10 RMC plants, recovers Rs 84 lakh in pollution crackdown

The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board has intensified its crackdown on air pollution in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region

The Times of India 9 Jan 2026 2:52 pm

No Discharge of Hazardous Effluents in the Environment from the Lote Facility: Laxmi Organic

Laxmi Organic Industries Limited (LOIL or the Company), a leading Indian diversified chemicals producer, today reaffirme

News Voir 9 Jan 2026 2:43 pm

Workers Of Both NCPs Want To Unite, Family Tensions Sorted: Ajit Pawar

The workers of NCP's two factions want to unite and all tensions within the Pawar family have been resolved, Maharashtra

NDTV 9 Jan 2026 2:20 pm

Ideologies fading as parties poach leaders: Ajit Pawar

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar has alleged that political parties are abandoning ideologies and resorting to money, mu

Mid Day 9 Jan 2026 12:13 pm

BMC polls: Teachers, school staff seek paid rest day after election duty; cite long hours and exhaustion

Teachers and school staff on election duty are demanding a paid rest day from the Maharashtra government due to prolonge

The Times of India 9 Jan 2026 11:34 am

Public holiday announced in 29 cities for Maharashtra civic elections 2026

The holiday will apply to government and semi-government offices, corporations, boards, public undertakings, banks and c

Mid Day 9 Jan 2026 10:40 am

Maharashtra civic polls holiday: Check Mumbai, Pune and other 27 cities where schools, colleges, offices will be closed

The Maharashtra State Election Commission has declared January 15 a public holiday in 29 municipal corporation areas due

The Economic Times 9 Jan 2026 9:17 am

Maharashtra shocker: FIR against 4 for raising over Rs 4 crore illegally to support Palestine; 2 held

Authorities in Beed, Maharashtra, have booked four individuals for allegedly amassing over 4 crore by falsely promising

The Times of India 9 Jan 2026 9:15 am

BJPs alliance with AIMIM, Congress shameful display of hypocrisy: Shiv Sena UBT

Mumbai: Amid ongoing election activity in the 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, the Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb T

The Siasat Daily 9 Jan 2026 9:01 am

Shiv Sena (UBT) slams BJPs AIMIM, Congress alliances as ideological betrayal

The editorial alleged that the BJP has frequently utilised Asaduddin Owaisis AIMIM as a hidden helper in elections acros

Mid Day 9 Jan 2026 8:59 am

Death warrant being issued for Mumbai & Marathi pride, claim Uddhav & Raj

Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray and MNS chief Raj Thackeray jointly criticized the Mahayuti government, alleg

The Times of India 9 Jan 2026 8:11 am

BJP Is Power Hungry, Not Pro-Hindutva, Says Uddhav Thackeray

Shiv Sena-UBT Chief Uddhav Thackeray has launched a fierce political attack against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), pr

NDTV 9 Jan 2026 7:11 am

Government Intensifies Crackdown On Spurious Cotton Seed Sellers Amid farmers' Crisis

The fake seeds smuggled from Maharashtra and Gujarat have low germination, poor yields, bollworm vulnerability, and need

Deccan Chronicle 9 Jan 2026 2:57 am

MHTCET registrations start for BEd and LLB 3-year courses at cetcell.mahacet.org: Direct link to apply here

The State Common Entrance Cell has opened MAHACET 2026 registrations for B.Ed and LLB 3-year courses. Applications are o

The Times of India 8 Jan 2026 8:44 pm

Congress To Seek Disqualification Of Ambernath Councillors Who Joined BJP

Maharashtra Congress on Thursday said it would initiate legal action to seek the disqualification of 12 councillors in A

NDTV 8 Jan 2026 7:55 pm

We Will Never Part Ways: Uddhav, Raj Thackeray To Stay United After Mumbai Civic Polls

Uddhav Thackeray affirms unity with Raj Thackeray, stating they will remain together after forming an alliance for upcom

News18 8 Jan 2026 7:36 pm

Will never part ways: Uddhav Thackeray on unity with Raj

In a surprising twist before the upcoming civic elections, Uddhav Thackeray of Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray of Maha

The Economic Times 8 Jan 2026 6:51 pm

Two Maharashtra men die in Buxar road accident

A tragic accident unfolded in Buxar as thick fog blanketed NH-319, leading to a deadly crash. A truck loaded with tomato

The Times of India 8 Jan 2026 5:53 pm

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Ruturaj Gaikwad scripts history, achieves rare world record in men's List A cricket

Ruturaj Gaikwad created history during the Vijay Hazare Trophy clash between Maharashtra and Goa, breaking a world recor

DNA India 8 Jan 2026 5:06 pm

Big surprise in Maharashtra civic polls: 12 suspended Congress corporators join BJP

Twelve Congress corporators and a former Block President, suspended for aligning with the BJP in Ambernath Municipal Cou

The Times of India 8 Jan 2026 3:37 pm

Congress moves to disqualify 12 Ambernath councillors

Maharashtra Congress will pursue legal action to disqualify twelve councillors. These councillors were elected using the

The Economic Times 8 Jan 2026 3:12 pm

Rs 50 Crore 'Culture' In Maharashtra Not Just Political Taunt: Raj Thackeray

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Thursday claimed that the Rs 50 crore culture, which has become a cent

NDTV 8 Jan 2026 3:07 pm

Women Entrepreneurs Are Entering Sectors Once Dominated by Men: Tide Insights

India is witnessing a decisive shift in the way women participate in entrepreneurship, with rising numbers of young wome

News Voir 8 Jan 2026 1:54 pm

He was Maharashtras best NCC cadet and dreamed of the Indian Army. Today, hes the star of a Rs 1,200 crore film

R Madhavan's early dream was to join the Indian Army. He trained with elite forces but missed the age limit. He then tra

The Economic Times 8 Jan 2026 1:31 pm

Shishir Bajaj Remembers Grandmother Jankidevi Ji Bajaj on Her 133rd Birth Anniversary

On the 133rd birth anniversary of Padma Vibhushan Smt. Jankidevi Bajaj, Mr. Shishir Bajaj, patriarch of the Bajaj Group,

News Voir 8 Jan 2026 12:15 pm

Which river is called the Ganga of the South?

The Godavari River, often called the 'Ganga of the South,' originates in Maharashtra's Western Ghats and is India's seco

The Times of India 8 Jan 2026 12:14 pm

Raj Thackeray's Big Warning To 'Marathi Manoos' If BJP Rules Civic Bodies

MNS chief Raj Thackeray has launched a scathing attack on the BJP, alleging that those seeking to separate Mumbai from M

NDTV 8 Jan 2026 12:13 pm

Marathi manoos will be powerless if BJP controls civic bodies: Raj Thackeray

Mumbai: MNS chief Raj Thackeray has launched a scathing attack on the BJP, alleging that those seeking to separate Mumba

The Siasat Daily 8 Jan 2026 12:10 pm

Maharashtra Civic Poll Fallout: 12 Congress Leaders Join BJP After Suspension For Allying With Opp

The political shift follows the municipal council elections held on December 20 in Ambernath, located in Thane district.

News18 8 Jan 2026 11:38 am

'Marathi manoos' will be powerless if BJP controls civic bodies: Raj Thackeray

MNS chief Raj Thackeray has strongly criticized the BJP. He claims those aiming to detach Mumbai from Maharashtra are in

The Economic Times 8 Jan 2026 10:13 am

Maharashtra: Four killed, six injured in road accident in Nashik district

According to police, at around 3 pm, an Ertiga car going towards Peth from Nashik collided head-on with a Scorpio SUV co

Mid Day 8 Jan 2026 8:24 am

Maharashtra civic polls: BJP-AIMIM tie-up in Akot collapses hours after CM Fadnavis warning; MLA faces show-cause notice

An alliance between BJP and AIMIM in Akola's Akot town collapsed within hours after CM Devendra Fadnavis warned of actio

The Times of India 8 Jan 2026 8:17 am

BMC polls: After 20 years, Shivaji Park set for Thackeray cousins joint rally on Jan 11

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has received BMC permission for a rally at Shivaji Park on January 11. This allows for

The Times of India 8 Jan 2026 8:05 am

59 civic corporation posts across Maharashtra set to be elected unopposed, NOTA not an option: SEC

As many as 59 municipal corporation posts in Maharashtra will see unopposed wins, with no polls to be held even if NOTA

The Times of India 8 Jan 2026 7:52 am

Maharashtra civic polls: Denied ticket, 2-time BJP corporator takes on party in Sena (UBT) colours

Discontent brews in R Central as BJP fields new faces over experienced workers, leading to a prominent corporator switch

The Times of India 8 Jan 2026 7:48 am

Maharashtra: LoP issue remains unresolved, opposition whips may not get state-funded facilities; new govt order issued

Opposition party whips in Maharashtra may lose state-funded facilities under a new government resolution. The GR states

The Times of India 8 Jan 2026 7:38 am

Civic churn in Maharashtra: Suspended Congress netas now try to join BJP in Ambernath after alliance row

Congress suspended 12 Ambernath municipal councillors and its local chief for allying with BJP, accusing the latter of o

The Times of India 8 Jan 2026 7:14 am

TMC MP Abhishek BanerjeeslamsBJP over migrant workers ordeal when detained in Maharashtra

The two workers detained over allegations of being Bangladeshi nationals were fromBalurghatconstituency, which is led by

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 4:45 am

Maharashtra Congress vice-president dies of stab wounds in Akola

Main accused held, IPS officer to head probe, say police; Hidayatullah Patel was stabbed at a mosque in Akola district

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 1:29 am

Fresh snowfall covers higher reaches of Bhaderwah, delights tourists

Jammu Tawi, Jan 7 : Fresh snowfall in the high-altitude areas of Bhaderwah in Doda district delighted tourists, who had

The Northlines 8 Jan 2026 12:45 am

NCB seized 1.33 lakh kg of drugs worth about 2,000 crore in 2025

During the year, the agency also busted six drug laboratories operating in Rajasthan, Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Madh

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 11:31 pm

CongressBJP embrace to gain power in Maharashtra civic body

State leaders warn action against local leaders who formed alliance

The Hindu Businessline 7 Jan 2026 9:07 pm

NCP launches Alarm campaign, targets BJP ahead of Pune, PCMC polls

Announcing the initiative, NCP president and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said worsening civic issues, i

Mid Day 7 Jan 2026 9:04 pm

Why Batata Vada is Nitin Gadkaris ultimate comfort food?

Batata vada, a spiced mashed potato filling dipped in chickpea batter and deep-fried, is a street food staple in Maharas

Mid Day 7 Jan 2026 8:40 pm

Form special cell to deal with black magic, HC tells govt.

Division Bench of Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar and Justice Syam Kumar V.M. suggests this while hearing a public interest l

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 8:38 pm

Pune Porsche car crash: SC seeks Maharashtra govt`s response on bail pleas

The Supreme Court has sought a response from the Maharashtra government on bail pleas filed by two accused in the Pune P

Mid Day 7 Jan 2026 8:05 pm

Congress senior leader dies after stabbed inside mosque in Maharashtra

Akola: Maharashtra Congress vice president Hidayatullah Patel, who was stabbed at a mosque in Akola district, succumbed

The Siasat Daily 7 Jan 2026 7:37 pm

Who was Hidayatullah Patel? Maharashtra Congress vice president dies after being stabbed at mosque

Hidayatullah Patel was attacked with a sharp weapon by the accused over an old enmity.

DNA India 7 Jan 2026 7:01 pm

Crime on rise in Maharashtra due to absence of full-time home minister: Congress

Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal demanded strict punishment for those responsible for the killing of C

Mid Day 7 Jan 2026 6:42 pm

Eggs thrown at AIMIMs Imtiaz Jaleel while campaigning in Maharashtra

Maharashtra: An angry mob attacked former Aurangabad MP and All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader Imtiaz

The Siasat Daily 7 Jan 2026 5:57 pm

Jammu and Kashmir: Fresh snowfall in Bhaderwah delights tourists, boosts winter

Fresh snowfall in the higher reaches of Bhaderwah valley in J&Ks Doda district delighted tourists, many of whom experien

Mid Day 7 Jan 2026 5:25 pm

Old Video of Mumbai Bar Raid Falsely Shared as One of Temple in UPs Gorakhpur

The video dates back to 2021 and shows a police raid on a dance bar in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

The Quint 7 Jan 2026 5:16 pm

BJP respects ex-CM Vilasrao Deshmukh as he played key role in making of Maharashtra: Fadnavis

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis statement comes in the wake of a controversy over State BJP chief Ravindra Chavan's rec

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 5:13 pm

After Congress, A BJP-AIMIM Tie-Up? Maharashtra Throws Up Another Surprise

The local unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had entered into a direct alliance with the All India Majlis-e-Itteha

NDTV 7 Jan 2026 4:51 pm

Pune Porsche car crash: Supreme Court notice to Maharashtra government on bail pleas of 2 accused

Bombay High Court last year rejected the bail pleas of the two accused

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 3:37 pm

Fresh Snowfall Covers Higher Reaches Of J&Ks Bhaderwah, Delights Tourists

Bhaderwah/Jammu, Jan 7: Fresh snowfall in the high-altitude areas of Bhaderwah in Jammu and Kashmirs Doda district delig

Daily Excelsior 7 Jan 2026 3:33 pm

Maharashtra civic polls: AIMIM councillors support BJP-led front in Akot

Politics continues to throw up unlikely alliances. After councillors from the rival Congress supported the Bharatiya Jan

The Siasat Daily 7 Jan 2026 3:18 pm

Pune Porsche car crash: SC notice to Maharashtra government on bail pleas of 2 accused

The Supreme Court has asked the Maharashtra government to respond to bail pleas from two individuals arrested in the Pun

The Economic Times 7 Jan 2026 3:13 pm

Maharashtra Congress VP Hidayatullah Patel Dies After Being Stabbed at Mosque

Patel (66) was attacked with a sharp weapon by the accused over an old enmity at around 1.30 pm on Tuesday after he offe

Deccan Chronicle 7 Jan 2026 3:04 pm

Rare move: BJP unites with Congress to snatch Maharashtra civic body from Shiv Sena and then the suspensions

In Ambernath, the Congress suspended its corporators and block president for aligning with the BJP-led Ambernath Vikas A

The Times of India 7 Jan 2026 2:54 pm

BJP-AIMIM Alliance In Maharashtra's Akot? Imtiyaz Jalil Says No Tie-Up At Any Cost

Report says the BJP has entered into post-poll alliances with the AIMIM in some municipal councils in Maharashtra includ

News18 7 Jan 2026 1:45 pm

Fadnavis warns local BJP units amid partys alliance with Congress, AIMIM for Maharashtra civic polls

BJP allied with Congress and the Ajit Pawar-led NCP to form the Ambernath Municipal Council excluding Shiv Sena and also

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 1:32 pm

BJP-Congress Unite To Keep Team Shinde Out Of Power In Maharashtra Town

The political developments in the Ambernath Municipal Council of Thane district have triggered a major churn not only in

NDTV 7 Jan 2026 1:18 pm

BJP forms alliances with Congress, AIMIM in civic bodies; Fadnavis rejects tie-ups, warns action

The BJP has formed post-poll alliances with rivals Congress and AIMIM in some Maharashtra municipal councils, notably in

The Economic Times 7 Jan 2026 12:56 pm

Badlapur sexual assault case whistleblower joins NCP

Ms. Chendvankar later contested the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly polls from Murbad constituency in Thane district on the MN

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 12:52 pm

Dont force BJP to open pages from past: Maharashtra Minister Bawankule to Ajit Pawar

Mr. Bawankule reminded Mr. Pawar of the mutual decision taken in the coordination committee of Mahayuti before the civic

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 11:32 am

Woman Accused Of Running Drug Syndicate With Mother In Delhi Denied Bail

The Delhi High Court refused to grant bail to a woman accused, namely Anuradha (alias Chiku), in a case under Maharashtr

NDTV 7 Jan 2026 10:42 am

Nagpur youth held by crime branch for `1.4cr forex fraud

NT reporter Panaji The Goa cyber crime police arrested Rushabh Hanvate (23) from Nagpur, Maharashtra, in connection with

The Navhind Times 7 Jan 2026 10:38 am

Maharashtra Congress vice president dies after being stabbed at mosque in Akola

Akola Congress leader Hidayatullah Patel has died after being stabbed at a mosque. The 66-year-old was attacked with a s

The Economic Times 7 Jan 2026 9:03 am

'Shivaji Maharaj Was A Patidar': BJP Minister Sparks Row In Maharashtra, Opposition Hits Back

Patil's remarks soon drew criticism in Maharashtra, where Shivaji Maharaj is revered as a Maratha ruler from the Bhonsle

News18 7 Jan 2026 8:27 am

Will not tolerate any opposition to Veer Savarkar, says Fadnavis

Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Tuesday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will not tole

The Siasat Daily 7 Jan 2026 8:08 am

Dont force BJP to open pages from past: Maharashtra minister to Ajit Pawar

Pune: Hitting back at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar for his criticism of the BJP, party leader and state

The Siasat Daily 7 Jan 2026 7:44 am

Female student forced to perform namaz at Maharashtra's private medical college; 2 staffers suspended

A female medical student in Palghar was allegedly forced to perform namaz by another student, leading to police action a

The Times of India 7 Jan 2026 7:44 am

GFI seeks two qualified judges from J&K for Natl Rhythmic Gymnastics Meet

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 6: Gymnastics Federation of India (GFI) has directed the Gymnastics Associatio

Daily Excelsior 7 Jan 2026 4:29 am

Power play in Maharashtra: BJP, Congress join hands to keep Shiv Sena out of Ambernath council

In a surprising political maneuver, BJP and Congress have joined forces in Ambernath to oust the Shiv Sena from its stro

The Times of India 7 Jan 2026 2:27 am

15 Endangered Indian Vultures Released In Maharashtra Tiger Reserve

The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) has released 15 critically endangered Indian vultures at the Melghat Tiger Res

NDTV 7 Jan 2026 12:33 am

Student Forced To Perform Namaz At Maharashtra College, Probe Launched

An unidentified girl allegedly forced a fellow female student to perform 'namaz' at a private medical college's hostel i

NDTV 7 Jan 2026 12:30 am

Former Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavans remarks on PM kidnap sparks a row

Referring to capture of Venezuelas Maduro, the former Union Minister later said he was not predicting anything, but was

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 12:05 am

Nagpur will be country`s best city in 25 years: CM Fadnavis

Ahead of the Maharashtra civic polls, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the BJP government has transformed Nagpur in

Mid Day 6 Jan 2026 10:55 pm

Maharashtra polls: Congress leader attacked with weapons in Akola, critical

Senior Congress leader Hidayat Patel was seriously injured in a sharp-weapon attack in Akola days ahead of the Maharasht

Mid Day 6 Jan 2026 9:08 pm

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was a Patidar, says Union Minister, spark controversy in Maharashtra

The minister remained defiant despite sharp criticism from the Opposition, saying there was no need to politicise the is

The Hindu 6 Jan 2026 8:09 pm

AIMIM steps up campaigning for Maharashtra municipal elections

Hyderabad: The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) is making an all-out effort to win maximum seats in the fo

The Siasat Daily 6 Jan 2026 6:29 pm

Maharashtra: Former MNS MLA Nitin Bhosale joins Shiv Sena

Former MNS MLA Nitin Bhosale joined Shiv Sena in Nashik with supporters, boosting the party ahead of civic polls 2026, w

Mid Day 6 Jan 2026 4:13 pm

US tariffs: Economic cost deepens in Maharashtras second-tier cities

Industries struggle to absorb losses as job cuts loom

The Hindu Businessline 6 Jan 2026 4:05 pm

Bombay high court stays maharashtra cricket association election over hot haste induction of new members

The Bombay High Court has stayed the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) elections scheduled for January 6, citing a h

The Times of India 6 Jan 2026 3:27 pm

High Court halts Maharashtra Cricket Association election; questions inclusion of 400 members

Order came on a bunch of petitions claiming that norms laid down by the Supreme Court for the elections were violated, a

The Hindu 6 Jan 2026 3:22 pm

Cant Erase Whats Etched: Riteish Deshmukh Responds to BJP Leaders Remarks on His Father

Actor Riteish Deshmukh delivers an emotional response after Maharashtra BJP chief Ravindra Chavans remarks on his late f

Web Dunia 6 Jan 2026 2:55 pm

BJP leader says remarks on ex-CM Deshmukh not political, apologises to his son

Maharashtra BJP president Ravindra Chavan apologised for his remarks about erasing former CM Vilasrao Deshmukh's memorie

The Economic Times 6 Jan 2026 1:44 pm

Narayan Rane denies retirement plans after stirring speculation at rally

Mumbai: BJP MP and former Union minister Narayan Rane has dismissed speculation about his retirement, saying his remarks

The Siasat Daily 6 Jan 2026 1:26 pm

Minor Held in SR Nagar for Smuggling Ganja from Odisha

The drug syndicate from Mumbai recruited the minor for smuggling the contraband from Odisha to Maharashtra via Hyderabad

Deccan Chronicle 6 Jan 2026 1:07 pm

What is etched cannot be erased: Riteish Deshmukh hits back at BJP chiefs wiped out remark on father Vilasrao Deshmukhs legacy

Riteish Deshmukh emotionally responded to Maharashtra BJP president Ravindra Chavan's claim that his late father, Vilasr

The Times of India 6 Jan 2026 12:40 pm

Riteish Deshmukh says Can't erase my dad's name after BJP leader's remarks

Actor Riteish Deshmukh took to social media, pouring out his emotions following a controversial statement by Maharashtra

The Economic Times 6 Jan 2026 11:51 am

BJP and allies targeting Waqf Board, vote them out: Owaisi at Maharashtra civic polls rally

Asaduddin Owaisi has accused the ruling BJP and its allies of targeting Muslim religious institutions with the Waqf Act.

The Economic Times 6 Jan 2026 10:18 am

Maharashtra Village Of 1,300 Records 27,000 Birth, Death Registrations

The Maharashtra government has formed a SIT to probe alleged irregularities in the Civil Registration System software re

NDTV 6 Jan 2026 12:20 am

Congress slamsMahayutioverunopposed wins in Maharashtra civic polls

Maharashtra Congress chief HarshwardhanSapkalaccuses ruling alliance of coercion and misuse of power as 68 candidates wi

The Hindu 5 Jan 2026 10:53 pm

From Culture Centre, Thane has become narcotics hub, alleges Sanjay Raut

Sanjay Raut was speaking in Thane after the Shiv Sena (UBT)-Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) alliance released its manif

Mid Day 5 Jan 2026 10:53 pm

BMC election 2026: Teachers body demands YCMOU exams to be held after January 16

Amid BMC election 2026 duties, the Maharashtra Progressive Teachers` Association has urged YCMOU to hold January 2026 ex

Mid Day 5 Jan 2026 9:37 pm

MNS leader moves Bombay HC, seek stay on unopposed Mahayuti candidates victories

Avinash Jadhav, head of the Thane unit of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), urged the court to stay the declaration of r

Mid Day 5 Jan 2026 8:39 pm

BJP-led Mahayuti`s greed for power `swallowing democracy`, says Congress leader

Ahead of BMC Election 2026, Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal alleged that the BJP-led Mahayuti is undermin

Mid Day 5 Jan 2026 5:38 pm

Bombay High Court recruitment 2025: Registration window closes today for 2,381 posts; direct link to apply here

The Bombay High Court's 2025 recruitment application window closes today, January 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Eligible Maharash

The Times of India 5 Jan 2026 4:00 pm

Bank of Maharashtra clocks 20 pc loan growth in Q3

NEW DELHI, Jan 5: Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) on Monday said it has registered a total credit growth of 19.61 per cent to

Daily Excelsior 5 Jan 2026 12:06 pm

Inox Neo Energies acquires 250 MWp solar projects of SunSource Energy

NEW DELHI, Jan 5: Inox Clean Energy on Monday said its arm Inox Neo Energies has acquired 250 MWp of solar projects from

Daily Excelsior 5 Jan 2026 12:01 pm

Tensions Erupt In Maharashtra's Dhule After Two Groups Clash Over Gurudwara Leadership Dispute

Tensions rose at Dhule Gurudwara over the chiefs role, with allegations against Baba Ranveer Singh and calls to reopen i

News18 5 Jan 2026 10:37 am

Uddhav Demands Cancellation Of Unopposed Elections

The former Maharashtra CM said having candidates chosen unopposed is like denying voters

Deccan Chronicle 5 Jan 2026 12:59 am

Narayan Rane hints at retirement in emotional speech during felicitation event

The 73-year-old former Maharashtra Chief Minister also pointed to the prevalence of conspiracies in politics today, whic

Mid Day 4 Jan 2026 10:01 pm

Ex-Mumbai Mayor Shubha Raul Quits Shiv Sena, Joins BJP

In a blow to the Shiv Sena (UBT) ahead of the Mumbai civic body elections, former Mayor Shubha Raul on Sunday joined the

NDTV 4 Jan 2026 8:39 pm

Ruturaj Gaikwad creates history after India snub, achieves landmark feat in domestic cricket

Ruturaj Gaikwad delivered a strong response after being left out of India's squad, scripting history with a landmark per

DNA India 4 Jan 2026 8:05 pm

Bengali migrant workers assaulted in Maharashtra

Kolkata: Three migrant workers from West Bengals Paschim Bardhaman district were allegedly assaulted in Maharashtra afte

The Siasat Daily 4 Jan 2026 8:01 pm

Raj Thackeray Enters Sena Bhavan After 20 Years As Maharashtra Politics Changes Again

Raj Thackeray entered the Shiv Sena Bhavan after 20 years. It's the same place where he once held sway.

NDTV 4 Jan 2026 6:25 pm

Maharashtra civic polls: The lengths they go to trip rivals

Political aspirants in Maharashtra engaged in desperate measures for civic poll tickets. Incidents included tearing and

The Economic Times 4 Jan 2026 4:33 pm

Maharashtra civic polls row: Uddhav Thackeray demands cancellation of unopposed wins; alleges mobocracy, Rs 3 lakh crore BMC scam

Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray have joined forces, demanding the cancellation of unopposed civic election wins, alle

The Times of India 4 Jan 2026 3:38 pm

Andhra emerges as India's top investment destination, secures 25.3% of proposed capital in FY26

Andhra Pradesh has emerged as India's top investment destination, securing 25.3% of proposed investments in FY26, surpas

The Economic Times 4 Jan 2026 3:38 pm

Scrap civic polls with unopposed wins: Uddhav to SEC

Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday demanded cancellation of the January 15 Maharashtra civic elect

The Siasat Daily 4 Jan 2026 3:14 pm

Peoples mandate will prevail even if Opposition moves court: Fadnavis on unopposed civic poll wins

They can certainly go to court, but the people's court has elected us. Even if they [Opposition parties] move the court,

The Hindu 4 Jan 2026 3:07 pm

Cancel elections where candidates won unopposed, hold polls again in such wards: Uddhav to SEC

Mumbai, Jan 4: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday demanded that civic elections where candidates, almost a

Daily Excelsior 4 Jan 2026 3:00 pm

Scrap civic polls with unopposed wins, restart process in those wards: Uddhav Thackeray to SEC

Uddhav Thackeray, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief, has demanded the cancellation of Maharashtra civic elections held on January 15

The Economic Times 4 Jan 2026 2:53 pm

People's mandate will prevail even if opposition moves court: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis on unopposed civic poll wins

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis asserted that the people's mandate will triumph even if opposition parties

The Economic Times 4 Jan 2026 2:33 pm

Thane SHCOKER! Woman arrested for killing daughter-in-law over railway job, gratuity dispute

A 60-year-old woman in Maharashtras Thane district has been arrested for allegedly murdering her daughter-in-law over a

Web Dunia 4 Jan 2026 1:35 pm

Bloating, lethargy, low immunity? Kareena Kapoor's nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar shares a winter food list for better health

Rujuta Diwekars winter food picks: Winter brings challenges to digestion and immunity. Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diw

The Economic Times 4 Jan 2026 12:14 pm

Forged documents submitted in Thane court for bail in drugs case; FIR lodged

Thane: Police have registered an FIR against unidentified persons for allegedly submitting forged documents before a cou

The Siasat Daily 4 Jan 2026 11:12 am

Why only Mahayuti candidates?: Opposition cries foul over '68' unopposed wins in Maharashtra civic polls; claims Rs 5cr bribes, threats

A significant number of Mahayuti candidates secured unopposed victories in municipal polls, with the BJP leading the cou

The Times of India 4 Jan 2026 7:34 am

Parivar, party, and the quest for power

Cousins Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray, whose acrimonious split two decades ago had led to a change in the dynamics

The Hindu 4 Jan 2026 7:15 am

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

NDTV 4 Jan 2026 12:11 am

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 candidate

The Economic Times 3 Jan 2026 11:21 pm

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 rul

The Economic Times 3 Jan 2026 11:15 pm

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

Mid Day 3 Jan 2026 11:09 pm

Civic polls: Ajit Pawar criticises BJP over Punes Derailed development

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar criticized the BJP's local leadership for failing to deliver adequate devel

Deccan Chronicle 3 Jan 2026 10:16 pm

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

The Siasat Daily 3 Jan 2026 9:26 pm

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 ch

The Hindu 3 Jan 2026 7:15 pm

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 launche

NDTV 3 Jan 2026 7:11 pm

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 c

The Economic Times 3 Jan 2026 6:57 pm

Death of tribal girl: Maharashtra Womens Commission flags lapses at government-run residential school

Rupali Chakankar visited the school in Moroshi in Murbad tehsil of Thane district, where a Class X student was found dea

The Hindu 3 Jan 2026 4:30 pm

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 Ismai

NDTV 3 Jan 2026 4:18 pm

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 Mahar

The Hindu 3 Jan 2026 1:51 pm

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 cut

The Siasat Daily 3 Jan 2026 1:32 pm

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 introspe

Daily Excelsior 3 Jan 2026 12:46 pm

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

NDTV 3 Jan 2026 12:18 pm

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

NDTV 3 Jan 2026 10:42 am

PM Modi hails Savitribai Phule on her birth anniversary

Savitribai Phule was born in 1831 in Maharashtra and considered by many as Indias first woman teacher due to her pioneer

The Hindu 3 Jan 2026 10:30 am

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

The Hindu 3 Jan 2026 10:17 am

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 pr

Deccan Chronicle 3 Jan 2026 10:13 am

We wont declare winners till inquiry reports are submitted, says Maharashtra State Election Commission

Maharashtra State Election Commission has ordered a probe into reports of unopposed elections of candidates in the State

The Hindu 3 Jan 2026 9:47 am

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,

The Hindu 3 Jan 2026 8:08 am

Maharashtra civic polls: 39 Mahayuti candidates win unopposed across 4 bodies, raise opposition hackles; SEC to scrutinise

A significant number of unopposed victories, totaling 39 across four civic bodies near Mumbai, have sparked opposition a

The Times of India 3 Jan 2026 6:57 am

Recasting sanitation with urban-rural partnerships

The model in Satara district in Maharashtra is an innovative experiment

The Hindu 3 Jan 2026 12:08 am

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

Deccan Chronicle 2 Jan 2026 11:58 pm

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 winni

The Economic Times 2 Jan 2026 11:31 pm

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

The Economic Times 2 Jan 2026 11:27 pm

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 consequenc

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 10:49 pm

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

NDTV 2 Jan 2026 9:56 pm

'Allegations were levelled against me': Ajit Pawar defends NCP's 'criminal' candidates; warns against presuming guilt

Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar defended the NCP's decision to field candidates with alleged criminal backgrounds, stat

The Times of India 2 Jan 2026 9:45 pm

Andhra Pradesh leads India in proposed investments, takes 25% share in FY26 so far

Andhra Pradesh is leading in proposed investments for the financial year 2025-26. The state has attracted over a quarter

The Economic Times 2 Jan 2026 9:40 pm

A.P. bags 25.3% of investments proposed in India in first nine months of FY 26

A.P. stands well ahead of Odisha and Maharashtra, signalling a shift in Indias industrial and investment momentum toward

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 8:22 pm

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 Mi

Mid Day 2 Jan 2026 8:18 pm

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

The Siasat Daily 2 Jan 2026 7:34 pm

Mumbai's next mayor will be 'Hindu-Marathi' and from ruling Mahayuti: Devendra Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated the next Mumbai Mayor will be from the ruling alliance, and will be

The Economic Times 2 Jan 2026 7:26 pm

Village revenue official caught accepting bribe in Maharashtras Ratnagiri

The 51-year-old accused was posted at Saza Chafe Village, the ACB said in a statement. According to the complainant, he

Mid Day 2 Jan 2026 7:21 pm

MSBTE Winter Diploma result 2025 released at msbte.ac.in: Direct link to download scorecards here

The Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education has declared the MSBTE Winter Semester Result 2025 for diploma studen

The Times of India 2 Jan 2026 7:09 pm

Mumbais mayor will be Hindu-Marathi: Fadnavis

Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said the next Mumbai mayor will be from the ruling Mahayuti and

The Siasat Daily 2 Jan 2026 5:46 pm

Only Marathi compulsory in Maharashtra, no other language: CM Devendra Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis clarified that Marathi is the only compulsory language in the state. He emp

The Economic Times 2 Jan 2026 5:26 pm

Which hill station is known as 'Italy of India'? Discover this European-style getaway, it is located in...

Which hill station is called the Italy of India? Explore this European-style hill city of Maharashtra, with colourful st

DNA India 2 Jan 2026 5:26 pm

Civic polls: Maharashtra SEC to check if pressure, allurement, coercion used for unopposed election

The poll body will check if any pressure was applied, allurement was given or any coercive means used against opponents

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 4:25 pm

Maharashtra civic polls: Ashok Chavan faces cash-for-ticket allegations

Rejecting the allegations, Chavan told reporters on Thursday, I have not asked for money from anyone. I have a long-stan

Mid Day 2 Jan 2026 3:52 pm

5 Assembly elections, key civic body polls in 2026: Modi, Mamata, Stalin gear up for big poll heat

India faces a packed election year in 2026. Assembly polls are set for Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, and Puduc

The Economic Times 2 Jan 2026 3:43 pm

Civic polls: Ashok Chavan faces cash-for-ticket allegations; ex-CM rejects charge

A former corporator has accused ex-Chief Minister Ashok Chavan of selling election tickets for money. The accusation com

The Economic Times 2 Jan 2026 2:32 pm

Maharashtra polls to 12 ZPs, 125 panchayat samitis likely in first week of Feb; schedule expected next week

Elections for 12 zilla parishads and 125 panchayat samitis in Maharashtra are expected in early February. The State Elec

The Economic Times 2 Jan 2026 1:41 pm

Railway Minister Witnesses Final Bullet Train Tunnel Breakthrough In Maharahstra

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday virtually witnessed the final breakthrough of a 1.5-km-long mountain tunnel

NDTV 2 Jan 2026 1:38 pm

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train: Palghar tunnel breakthrough, 12 stations planned

A significant construction milestone has been reached for India's first high-speed rail project. A mountain tunnel in Ma

The Economic Times 2 Jan 2026 1:01 pm

First mountain tunnel breakthrough in Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor achieved in Palghar

A major milestone was achieved in India's first bullet train corridor with the breakthrough of a high-speed mountain tun

The Economic Times 2 Jan 2026 12:00 pm

Muslim Welfare Association extends support to candidates committed to uplift marginalised communities

Ahead of Maharashtra's municipal elections, the Muslim Welfare Association declared its support for candidates prioritiz

The Times of India 2 Jan 2026 11:44 am

BMC elections: SEC seeks report after nominations rejected in three Colaba wards

An official said the issue pertains to wards numbered 225, 226, and 227 in the Colaba constituency, where kin of BJP lea

Mid Day 2 Jan 2026 9:15 am

Maharashtra civic polls: BJP drops Pune candidate Pooja More after old videos show her criticising Fadnavis

The BJP has withdrawn Pooja More-Jadhav's candidature for the Pune civic polls. This decision followed a backlash from p

The Economic Times 2 Jan 2026 8:54 am

Rajasthan, Assam clinch titles in 17th Junior National Roll Ball Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 1: Rajasthan in the Boys section and Assam in the Girls section lifted the Cha

Daily Excelsior 2 Jan 2026 4:29 am

ED searches seven locations in Rajasthan in Digi Mudra scam case

The ED initiated investigation based on the first information reports registered by the Special Task Force, Bhopal, Madh

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 3:13 am

JKSA Writes to NHRC Seeking Probe, FIRs, and Investigation into Nationwide Harassment of Kashmiri Shawl Sellers

The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Thursday has written to National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), se

Kashmir Reader 2 Jan 2026 12:38 am

'Want To Tell SRK...': Maharashtra Minority Body Chief Demands Bangladeshi Player's Removal From IPL

Pyare Khan's remarks came after the inclusion of Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman in the Indian Premier League (I

News18 1 Jan 2026 11:52 pm

'Unmaking of Congress by Naya Congress': Grand old party faces identity crisis after poll losses

The Congress ended another year marked by election defeats in Delhi and Bihar, adding to earlier losses in Haryana and M

The Economic Times 1 Jan 2026 11:49 pm

Maharashtra SEC seeks BMC report after Colaba candidates allege nomination refusal

Allegations of returning officers refusing nomination forms in South Mumbai's Colaba have prompted the Maharashtra State

The Economic Times 1 Jan 2026 11:43 pm