In a tragic incident in Maharashtra’s Raigad, two people died and 55 were injured after a bus overturned in the Tamhani Ghat area of Raigad at around 7.30 am today, said Police. The injured have been taken to the nearest hospital, said Raigad SP, Somnath Gharge. Further details are awaited (ANI)
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“Going to win elections in Maharashtra, country”: Rahul Gandhi at Congress rally in Nagpur
In his address at the Congress’ ‘Hain Taiyyar Hum’ rally in Maharashtra’s Nagpur, Rahul Gandhi on Thursday exuded confidence that the grand old party will win elections in Maharashtra and across the country. Speaking to the gathering at the Congress’ ‘Hain Taiyyar Hum’ rally in Nagpur, Gandhi said, “This is a fight […]
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Maharashtra: Nagpur is birthplace of Ambedkar’s, RSS’s contrasting ideologies: Kharge at ‘Hain Taiyyar Hum’ rally
In his address at the party’s ‘Hain Taiyyar Hum’ rally in Nagpur on Wednesday, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said that Nagpur is the birthplace of two ideologies, one of Bhimrao Ambedkar and the other of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Kharge said that Ambedkar’s ideology is a “progressive” one while RSS’s ideology is “destroying the nation.” “Nagpur is a land […]
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Maharashtra: Chief Minister Eknath Shinde participates in cleanliness drive in Mumbai
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde participated in a cleanliness drive at Worli Naka in Mumbai on Sunday. The Chief Minister also announced that the ‘Mumbai pattern’ of cleanliness will be implemented in various cities of the state. Speaking to ANI on the “deep” clean drive, CM Shinde said that people have also […]
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Maharashtra ATS arrests two Bangladeshi citizens living illegally in Navi Mumbai
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on Thursday arrested two Bangladeshi citizens living illegally in Navi Mumbai, said an official from the Maharashtra ATS. As per the received information, ATS officials raided a residential area in Navi Mumbai’s Kamothe township and arrested two Bangladeshi nationals for staying in the country illegally. This is not the first instance in the recent past when illegal immigrants […]
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“Democracy has been destroyed in Maharashtra”: Shiv Sena UBT leader Aaditya Thackeray as disqualification deadline for 16 MLA nears
As the deadline set by the Supreme Court draws closer in connection with the disqualification of 16 Shiv Sena MLAs nears, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray said that democracy has been destroyed in Maharashtra as the Speaker has taken one and a half years and not decided disqualification. “Democracy […]
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Maharashtra: Opposition leaders stage protest against centre’s decision to ban onion exports
The opposition leaders in Maharashtra’s Nagpur staged a protest on the third day of the assembly winter session against the centre’s decision to ban onion exports. The opposition members staged the protest on the steps of Vidhan Bhavan, Nagpur, on Monday. The opposition also demanded an increase in the MSP […]
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15 arrested in ISIS terror conspiracy case following NIA raids in Maharashtra, Karnataka
In a massive crackdown on ISIS, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday arrested 15 operatives of the banned terror outfit during multiple and widespread raids across Maharashtra and Karnataka. According to an official statement, NIA teams swooped down on as many as 44 locations in Padgha-Borivali, Thane, Mira Road and Pune in Maharashtra, and […]
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Former Maharashtra CM Chavan questions Fadnavis’ opposition to Nawab Malik’s induction; raises concerns about intentions
After Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis wrote to NCP rival faction chief and fellow Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, opposing Nawab Malik’s induction into the ruling alliance in the state, former Maharashtra Chief Minister and Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan has raised the question if it was done based on Malik’s religion. Chavan also questioned the need for Fadnavis […]
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Maharashtra: Six killed in fire at candle-making factory in Pimpri Chinchwad
As many as six people died after a fire broke out in a candle-making factory in the Talawade area of Pimpri Chinchwad city, officials said on Friday. “Six people have died in a fire incident that occurred in a candle-making factory in the Talawade area of Pimpri Chinchwad city,” Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation Commissioner Shekhar Singh said. Further details are awaited. (ANI)
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Union Minister Athawale demands two Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra from BJP
Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment and President of the Republican Party of India (A) Ramdas Athawale on Tuesday demanded two Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra from the BJP. Athawale will soon meet BJP President J P Nadda and Union Home Minister Amit Shah with this request. Ramdas Athawale said, “I requested the Bharatiya […]
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Maharashtra: Mumbai Police book man in multi-car crash at Bandra-Worli sea link
Hours after a speeding car collided with six vehicles parked at the toll plaza towards Bandra and claimed the lives of three people while injuring several others, police have booked a man in the case. The Mumbai police have registered a case against the car driver, Mohammed Sarfaraz Shaikh. According […]
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Maharashtra: CM Eknath Shinde reviews prevailing air quality, pollution
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is chairing a review meeting on prevailing pollution in Maharashtra amid rising concerns over the air quality in the state. The virtual meeting was held at the chief minister’s residence, Varsha Bungalow. Officials from different parts of Maharashtra joined the meeting online. To control air pollution in Mumbai, the BMC has served notices to […]
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“Maharashtra government, Home Ministry’s failure caused Maratha reservation violence”: Supriya Sule
NCP Sharad Pawar faction leader Supriya Sule, speaking on the violence during the Maratha reservation protest, said on Friday that the violence caused was a failure of the Maharashtra government and the Home Ministry. “The Maharashtra government and the home ministry are responsible for the violence. The way things turned out in the state was a failure of […]
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“No law and order in Maharashtra”: Sanjay Raut attacks Shinde govt over Maratha quota row
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut launched a scathing attack on the ruling Shiv Sena and said that the law and order in Maharashtra is deteriorating amid the ongoing Maratha reservation row. “Look at the situation in Maharashtra, you are seeing that people of Maratha community have taken to the streets, […]