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Shah Rukh Khan's Mannat gets a snake scare; 8-foot non-venomous reptile rescued from garden
Entertainment | Aug 18, 2026, 05:11 PM ISTShah Rukh Khan's Mannat witnessed a snake scare after an 8-foot non-venomous reptile was found in the bungalow's garden and safely rescued.
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Lata Mangeshkar song played instead of Vande Mataram at govt event, Shinde apologises for goof-up
Maharashtra | Aug 18, 2026, 11:59 AM ISTDeputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde who was present at the event apologised for the mistake. Shinde stated that such mistakes should not occur in programs related to the national anthem or patriotism, and that special caution is needed during the event.
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Nashik woman kills live-in partner over alcohol, gambling addiction, keeps body at home for 18 hours
Maharashtra | Aug 18, 2026, 09:38 AM ISTAs per sources, the woman kept the body at home for approximately 18 hours to destroy evidence, then transported the body in a car at midnight and dumped at Kasara Ghat. The deceased has been identified as Vasant Gorakhnath Satpute (40), a resident of Swarajnagar, Pathardi Phata.
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7,750 auto, taxi drivers fail Marathi proficiency test, here's what they have to do next
Maharashtra | Aug 17, 2026, 12:06 PM ISTState Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Wednesday said there will be no extension of the August 15 deadline for autorickshaw and taxi drivers to learn Marathi.
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Mumbai Crime Branch cracks down on 5 alleged fake doctors, one found to be only Class 12 pass
Maharashtra | Aug 16, 2026, 02:19 PM ISTMumbai Crime Branch and BMC medical officers acted against five people allegedly practising medicine without required qualifications or licences in Govandi, Deonar and Bandra. Police seized medical items worth Rs 1.19 lakh and arrested two accused.
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Navy sailor, wife and two children found dead at Mumbai residence; probe underway
Maharashtra | Aug 16, 2026, 01:38 PM ISTAn Indian Navy sailor, his wife and their two children, aged two months and three years, were found dead at their residence in Mumbai's Navy Nagar. Police suspect hanging and poisoning in the preliminary probe, while postmortem and further investigation are underway.
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Expired Frooti, Appy Fizz stock worth Rs 1 lakh seized in FDA raid at Mumbai warehouse
Maharashtra | Aug 14, 2026, 08:15 AM ISTEight FDA officials carried out the inspection, during which authorities found expired stocks of beverages, including Frooti, Appy Fizz and Candy Juice. The FDA also sealed the warehouse and impounded two vehicles used to transport the products.
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Sukhbir Singh Badal, Akali Dal chief and ex-Punjab Deputy CM, attacked in Maharashtra; hospitalised
India | Aug 13, 2026, 04:33 PM ISTAkali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked in Maharashtra's Nanded at the Mata Sahib Gurdwara. He has been hospitalised and receiving treatment.
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NCP leader Zeeshan Siddique receives death threat, absconding gangster sends threatening audio
Maharashtra | Aug 12, 2026, 11:52 PM ISTNotably, Zeeshan Siddique is currently not in India, however, after receiving the threatening audio, he informed Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti about the matter.
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7 killed, 7 injured in landslide at Mumbai's Ghatkopar after heavy rains
Maharashtra | Aug 12, 2026, 03:25 PM ISTA landslide occurred at around 3:48 am in the Gaushiya Chawl area of Chirag Nagar, near Rathod Medical, along Ghatkopar-Kurla Road in Mumbai, amid heavy rain. At least 5 people died, while several others were feared trapped under the debris.
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Two killed including a child after massive fire breaks out in Mumbai highrise
Maharashtra | Aug 12, 2026, 08:35 AM ISTAccording to Dr Mugdha, CMO of Nanavati Hospital, six people were reported injured. Two of them were declared dead upon arrival at the hospital. The deceased have been identified as two-and-a-half-year-old Abir and 23-year-old Ankita.
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FDA suspends Blinkit's Mumbai facility license over cockroaches, expired food
Maharashtra | Aug 11, 2026, 10:08 AM ISTThe FDA actions followed after the officials found extremely unhygienic conditions - a large cockroach infestation, food stored on the ground and rusted racks, inadequate cleaning of cold storage facilities during their inspection on August 7.
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Bigg Boss fame Lopamudra Raut's Mumbai home robbed of Rs 76 lakh, accused arrested in Bihar
TV | Aug 10, 2026, 02:50 PM ISTBigg Boss fame Lopamudra Raut's Mumbai home was robbed of valuables worth around Rs 76.39 lakh while she was away. Police arrested an accused in Bihar and recovered stolen property worth lakhs.
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Shakeel Noorani arrested in rape case; actress alleges she was drugged, threatened with video
Entertainment | Aug 09, 2026, 11:55 PM ISTThe Malvani Police have registered a case under sections 64(2)(M), 123, 351(2), and 88 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against Bollywood director Shakeel Noorani.
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Mumbai 'boss scam' exposes new cyber fraud tactic; employee duped of Rs 1.98 crore
Maharashtra | Aug 09, 2026, 11:54 AM ISTA Mumbai employee was allegedly duped of Rs 1.98 crore after cyber fraudsters used his company director's name and photo on WhatsApp to demand an urgent payment. Police later secured Rs 1.83 crore, around 92 per cent of the amount.
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Delimitation Bill on agenda? NCP-SP MPs likely to meet PM Modi next week amid Centre's push
Maharashtra | Aug 08, 2026, 01:12 PM ISTThe NCP-SP MPs have sought an appointment with the Prime Minister’s Office, with the meeting expected to take place on August 10. However, the date and time of the meeting are yet to be formally confirmed.
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Big action by Fadnavis govt as Maharashtra bans 114 radical publications linked to terror outfits
Maharashtra | Aug 07, 2026, 09:00 PM ISTThe Maharashtra government banned and ordered the seizure of 114 publications and digital documents linked to banned terrorist organisations. The action follows ATS investigations and intelligence inputs claiming the material promotes radicalisation, violent extremism and terror recruitment.
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Mumbai Police busts cyber fraud racket, arrests 12 in Goa; Dubai-based masterminds under scanner
Maharashtra | Aug 06, 2026, 09:20 PM ISTMumbai Police Crime Branch has busted an international cyber fraud racket and arrested 12 accused from Goa. The syndicate allegedly used fake bank accounts, SIM cards and online gaming platforms to route over Rs 5 crore, while the masterminds are believed to be operating from Dubai.
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Maharashtra rolls out Rs 10 lakh insurance cover for 1.6 lakh 'Govindas' ahead of Dahi Handi
Maharashtra | Aug 06, 2026, 07:55 PM ISTThe Maharashtra government has announced a Rs 10 lakh accident insurance cover for 1.60 lakh Govindas ahead of the Dahi Handi festival. The scheme also includes compensation for disability and hospitalisation expenses of up to Rs 1 lakh.
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'No work, no salary': Bombay High Court directs Maharashtra resident doctors to call off strike
Maharashtra | Aug 06, 2026, 02:40 PM ISTThe Maharashtra resident doctors have been directed by the Bombay High Court to call off their agitation immediately. The court said the salary of the doctors should be withheld if they decide not to join their services and continue with the strike.