• 

  Mumbai-Pune Expressway missing link: What's the issue and why it has led to traffic jams?

  May 01, 2026 13:49 IST

  The Mumbai Pune ‘missing link’ project is a 13.3 km bypass featuring long tunnels and a cable-stayed bridge, designed to avoid the congested and accident prone ghat section. It aims to cut travel time by 20 to 30 minutes while improving safety and easing traffic on Maharashtra’s busiest highway.

• 

  Maharashtra Council Elections 2026: Congress to back Shiv Sena-UBT candidate Ambadas Danve

  April 30, 2026 14:58 IST

  Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray confirmed that party chief Uddhav Thackeray has decided to field Ambadas Danve as the party’s official nominee for the Legislative Council seat.

• 

  Maharashtra Council Polls: Bacchu Kadu to contest as Sena candidate; Zeeshan Siddique fielded by NCP

  April 30, 2026 11:55 IST

  For the legislative council elections in Maharashtra, the Shiv Sena has named Bacchu Kadu as its candidate. Kadu will also merge the Prahar Janshakti Paksh with the Shiv Sena. Meanwhile, the NCP has nominated Zeeshan Siddique for these elections.

• 

  Mira Road stabbing case deepens: Probe reveals foreign links, radical online activity

  April 29, 2026 8:56 IST

  According to police statements, a security guard reported that the attacker initially asked for directions to a mosque. He later returned early in the morning and confronted victims over their religious identity.

• 

  Mumbai shocker: Security guards stabbed for refusing to recite Kalma, CM Fadnavis says NIA to probe

  April 28, 2026 13:24 IST

  Searches at the accused’s residence reportedly uncovered additional notes and documents indicating exposure to extremist ideology linked to the banned terror group ISIS. Several references to 'lone wolf,' 'jihad,' and 'Gaza' were also found.

• 

  Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane sentenced to one-month for throwing mud on NHAI engineer

  April 28, 2026 7:00 IST

  Rane was among 30 people charged with offences including rioting, assault to deter a public servant, and criminal conspiracy. He was with the Congress at the time of the incident which took place in 2019.

• 

  Vande Bharat Express train derails on Diamond crossing while entering Pune railway station

  April 27, 2026 23:41 IST

  Vande Bharat Express train derails: The train, which was going from Mumbai to Solapur, was entering the station when the sudden incident occurred, creating an atmosphere of fear among the passengers for some time.

• 

  Four members of family die of suspected food poisoning in Mumbai after eating biryani, watermelon

  April 27, 2026 23:41 IST

  According to the police, the exact cause of death in this case will only be ascertained after the post-mortem report is received.The deceased have been identified as Abdullah Dokadia (40), Nasreen Dokadia (35), and their daughters, Aisha (16) and Zainab (13).

• 

  Maharashtra govt holds decision to make Marathi mandatory for auto, taxi drivers for six months

  April 27, 2026 14:45 IST

  Earlier this month, Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik had announced the government's decision to make Marathi mandatory for auto drivers from May 1. He had said that all 59 Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) in Maharashtra will conduct a special drive to enforce the rule.

• 

  Maharashtra begins drive to teach Marathi to auto, cab drivers; CM Fadnavis assures no violence

  April 25, 2026 10:09 IST

  Fadnavis said that promoting Marathi in cities like Mumbai and across Maharashtra is “not wrong,” but must be done responsibly. He underlined that the government’s role is to ensure that such issues do not escalate into conflict.

• 

  Mumbai Police arrests 11 MNS leaders amid Marathi language row targeting auto drivers

  April 24, 2026 23:47 IST

  Mumbai Police have arrested several MNS leaders for allegedly creating unrest over the Marathi language mandate for auto drivers. The clash began during an event for rickshaw drivers in Dahisar, after which FIRs were registered under several legal provisions.

• 

  Maharashtra to get three new expressways soon, CM Fadnavis grants approval, check project costs

  April 22, 2026 21:47 IST

  CM Fadnavis said instructions have been given to fix timelines for Nagpur-Gondia, Bhandara-Gadchiroli and Nagpur-Chandrapur Expressways, adding that these projects are important to improve connectivity and promote industry in Vidarbha, and should be completed within six years.

• 

  Bombay High Court acquits four accused, quashes charges in 2006 Malegaon blast that killed 37 people

  April 22, 2026 12:27 IST

  A bench led by Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Shyam Chandak allowed the appeals filed by the accused, Rajendra Chaudhary, Dhan Singh, Manohar Ram Singh Narwaria, and Lokesh Sharma.

• 

  'Get out of here': Mumbai woman vents out at minister as BJP protest causes traffic blockade | VIDEO

  April 22, 2026 23:47 IST

  A woman publicly confronted Girish Mahajan of the BJP during a rally in Mumbai, accusing him of causing severe traffic disruption.

• 

  Sharad Pawar to skip voting in Baramati bypoll due to health issue; seeks support for Sunetra Pawar

  April 21, 2026 23:53 IST

  Sharad Pawar will skip voting in the Baramati bypoll due to ill health after being hospitalised in Mumbai. The NCP (SP) chief expressed disappointment over missing the vote for the first time since 1967 and urged voters to support Sunetra Pawar.

• 

  Two killed, four injured in explosion at firecracker unit in Maharashtra's Palghar

  April 21, 2026 16:42 IST

  The explosion occurred around 12 pm at a makeshift firecracker manufacturing unit operating out of a tin shed in an old farmhouse in Konsai village of Wada taluka.

• 

  Nashik TCS row: Court refuses interim bail to accused Nida Khan, next hearing on April 27

  April 20, 2026 23:46 IST

  The Nashik TCS case saw a key development as the court refused interim protection to Nida Khan, whose anticipatory bail plea is still being heard. The complainant was granted time until April 27 to file a written response.

• 

  Local train coach derails near Dombivli; Mumbai suburban services affected

  April 20, 2026 9:36 IST

  The derailment took place at around 8:09 am when the local train was moving from Kalwa car shed towards Kalyan. Following the incident, at least three local train services on the route were delayed, causing inconvenience to commuters during the morning peak hours.

• 

  Pune airport runway restored after IAF jet incident; flight operations resume

  April 18, 2026 9:12 IST

  Operations at Pune International Airport were halted after an Indian Air Force aircraft made a hard landing due to landing gear failure.

• 

  TCS orders work from home for Nashik office employees as sexual harassment, conversion row blows up

  April 16, 2026 14:27 IST

  Eight female employees at the TCS Nashik BPO unit have alleged sexual harassment and coercion for religious conversion by senior colleagues.

• 

  Maharashtra: Crucial MLC elections on May 12; Uddhav Thackeray's return hangs in balance

  April 16, 2026 14:08 IST

  According to the official schedule, the nomination process will begin on April 23 and continue until April 30. Candidates will have the option to withdraw their nominations until May 4. Voting is scheduled for May 12, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

• 

  Maharashtra: Amravati sex scandal sparks outrage as 350 objectionable videos of minors surface

  April 14, 2026 19:22 IST

  A major sex scandal in Amravati's Paratwada has caused public fury after nearly 350 objectionable videos involving minors went viral. The case has sparked political confrontation, with opposition slamming the government and police intensifying the investigation.

• 

  Marathi mandatory for rickshaw and taxi drivers in Maharashtra from May 1

  April 14, 2026 15:48 IST

  This comes after the Transport Department has received numerous complaints, particularly from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, and Nagpur, regarding drivers being unable or reluctant to communicate with passengers in Marathi.

• 

  Mumbai music event tragedy: Two students die after suspected drug overdose; six nabbed

  April 14, 2026 11:27 IST

  According to police sources, the deceased have been identified as a 24-year-old woman and a 28-year-old man, both reportedly students of a reputed MBA college in Mumbai. A 25-year-old woman is currently in critical condition and undergoing treatment in the ICU at a nearby hospital.

• 

  11 dead as van collides with cement mixer in Maharashtra's Thane district

  April 13, 2026 13:29 IST

  Thane road accident: A van collided with a cement mixer that was coming from the opposite direction, leaving at least 11 people dead and injuring many others.

• 

  Chhagan Bhujbal's helicopter misses helipad, lands on nearby parking spot by accident | VIDEO

  April 11, 2026 13:36 IST

  A video shows the helicopter landing on a empty portion near to the helipad. The pilot reportedly missed the helipad due to dust blown by its rotors while landing.

• 

  'Operation Tiger': Shinde Sena moves to woo UBT leaders ahead of Maharashtra MLC polls

  April 10, 2026 11:16 IST

  According to sources, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also met several MPs of the UBT on Wednesday evening. However, the UBT has refused such claims and asserted that all of party's MPs are united.

• 

  Bengaluru-bound Air India flight returns to Mumbai due to technical issue

  April 09, 2026 23:50 IST

  The airline expressed regret over the inconvenience caused to passengers, adding that ground teams at Mumbai airport provided immediate assistance and arranged an alternative aircraft to operate the flight.