Tag Archive: Maharashtra

Tiger Shroff Car Firing: Abhijeet Dipke Questions Government, Police Priorities

Shots fired at Tiger Shroff’s car in Juhu have sparked a law-and-order debate in Maharashtra, with Abhijeet Dipke questioning police priorities.

Mumbai Gets First Indigenous Driverless Metro Train, 70-Km 2027 Target

Mumbai’s first indigenous driverless metro train for Lines 4 and 4A was unveiled at Alstom’s Sri City facility, with Maharashtra targeting 70 km of new metro corridors by 2027.

NHRC seeks report after contaminated borewell water found before Nashik Kumbh

NHRC has sought a report from Maharashtra after toxic chemicals were reported in borewell water near Nashik’s Ambad industrial area ahead of the Simhastha Kumbh Mela.

Ajit Pawar Plane Crash Exposes Safety Lapses at VSR Ventures

Questions have been raised over safety at VSR Ventures after AAIB findings in the 2023 Mumbai Learjet crash and the preliminary probe into Ajit Pawar’s Baramati plane accident.

Nashik hospitals booked over alleged Rs 2 crore health scheme fraud

An alleged Rs 2 crore health scheme fraud has surfaced in Nashik, where treatment claims were reportedly made in the names of 22 dead patients.

Actor Nana Patekar to be cremated with full state honours

Actor Nana Patekar will be cremated with full state honours, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced after expressing grief over his death.

Prithvi Shaw remains away from Team India after debut century

Prithvi Shaw, who scored a century on Test debut in 2018, is still fighting to return to Team India after injuries, poor form and a doping ban affected his career.

Maharashtra Govt Avoids Confrontation During CJP Protest

The Maharashtra government adopted a non-confrontational approach during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park on October 2,...

Mumbai Toll Hike Hits Commercial Vehicles on Five Entry Routes

Toll charges for some commercial vehicles entering and exiting Mumbai have been increased from October 1, 2026, on five major entry routes.

Shiv Sena UBT Leader Shot Dead in Thane; SIT Begins Probe

Shiv Sena (UBT) local leader Pradeep Purnekar was shot dead in Thane, Maharashtra. Police have formed a 23-member SIT and arrested one person.

Election Commission launches drive to add voters missed after SIR

The Election Commission has ordered a special campaign in 20 states and Union Territories to add eligible voters missed during or after the SIR process.

Mumbai mobile mechanic gets Rs 31.80 crore GST, income tax notice

A Mumbai mobile repair mechanic has received a Rs 31.80 crore GST and Income Tax notice, alleging misuse of his documents to open a company.

Amedia land deal: High Court questions why Parth Pawar not accused

The Bombay High Court has questioned why Parth Pawar was not named as an accused in the Amedia Enterprises LLP land deal case involving 40 acres of government land in Pune’s Mundhwa area.

Maharashtra FDA Tightens Rules On Infant Food Promotions

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a statewide compliance order tightening regulations governing infant formula, infant foods...

Maharashtra postpones three major MPSC exams, new dates expected soon

The Maharashtra Public Service Commission has postponed three major 2026 main examinations and said revised dates will be announced through a separate notification.

Maharashtra CEO Seeks Greater Powers for Local Officers in SIR

Maharashtra Chief Electoral Officer S. Chokalingam has written to the Election Commission seeking changes in ECINet to give local officers more flexibility in SIR cases.

Chips, soft drinks may face ban within 50 metres of schools

FSSAI is preparing stricter rules that may ban the sale and promotion of chips, soft drinks and high-fat, salt and sugar foods within 50 metres of schools.

NEET UG counselling adds 183 MBBS-BDS seats in third round

MCC has added 183 new MBBS and BDS seats in the third round of NEET UG 2026 counselling across Maharashtra, Puducherry, Tripura, Uttarakhand and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.

Onion prices rise 82% in three months as supplies shrink

Onion prices in India have risen 82.3% in about three and a half months as reduced supply from Maharashtra and Karnataka keeps pressure on markets.

Monsoon withdrawal signs from Rajasthan, rain continues in UP, Maharashtra

IMD says conditions are favourable for southwest monsoon withdrawal from parts of western Rajasthan around September 19, while rain may continue in UP, Maharashtra and central India.