Topic: Maharashtra

Unusual Scene in Maharashtra Politics as Fadnavis, Thackeray Brothers Share Stage

An unusual scene in Maharashtra politics saw Devendra Fadnavis and Thackeray family figures Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray on one stage in Mumbai.

Election Commission extends voter list deadlines amid ongoing SIR controversy

The Election Commission has extended electoral roll revision deadlines in Delhi, Maharashtra, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Nagaland amid the SIR controversy.

Maharashtra Legislative Council poll results held up on two seats

Political activity has intensified over the Maharashtra Legislative Council election results, with the outcome on two of five seats still unclear nearly 30 hours after counting began.

Jarange’s Rs 500 crore audio clip triggers Mahayuti political row

An alleged Rs 500 crore audio clip released by Manoj Jarange Patil has triggered tension within Maharashtra’s ruling Mahayuti alliance.

Congress wins just one MLC seat, draws blank in Karnataka

The Congress won only one of 28 MLC seats across four states, while the NDA secured 16 seats and the party drew a blank in Karnataka.

BJP suffers major setbacks in Varanasi and Nagpur MLC elections

Legislative Council election results in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra dealt the BJP setbacks in Varanasi and Nagpur, where SP and Congress candidates won.

Drought-hit Maharashtra to get 5 TMC water from Ukai dam

Drought-hit Maharashtra is set to receive 5 TMC water from Gujarat’s Ukai dam after directions were issued to make available its allocated share.

Maharashtra Class 6 Textbook Changes Put Ancient Knowledge in Focus

Maharashtra’s revised Class 6 textbooks add ancient Indian scholars, traditional knowledge and modern scientific achievements, while some history details are shortened or removed.

Maharashtra to offer free NEET-JEE coaching to 200 rural students

Nanded district administration in Maharashtra will provide free coaching to 200 rural, meritorious and economically weaker Class 10 students for NEET, JEE and MHT-CET.

Supreme Court seeks replies in Maharashtra voter list deletion dispute

The Supreme Court has sought replies from the Election Commission, Centre and Maharashtra authorities over allegations of voter names being removed during SIR.

Asif Sheikh Says Hindus Not in Danger, BJP Is at Risk

In Malegaon, Islam Party chief Asif Sheikh targeted the BJP over Hindu Jan Aakrosh Morchas, saying Hindus are not in danger, the BJP is.

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.