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

  Maharashtra | 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.

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

  Maharashtra | 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.

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

  Maharashtra | 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.

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  Six staff of Nashik IT firm held in sexual harassment case, Nitesh Rane calls it 'corporate jihad'

  Maharashtra | April 09, 2026 16:38 IST

  Six employees of a Nashik-based IT BPO unit were arrested after a junior female staff member alleged continuous sexual harassment. Claims also surfaced about forced religious activities inside the office.

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  Maharashtra govt mandates Marathi test for auto and taxi drivers as permit review begins in state

  Maharashtra | April 07, 2026 15:56 IST

  Maharashtra has launched a major verification drive for auto and taxi drivers, beginning in Mira Bhayandar, where permits, domicile certificates and Marathi language skills are being examined.

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  Maharashtra CM inaugurates first phase of Mumbai Metro Line 9: Check the route, stations and timings

  Maharashtra | April 07, 2026 15:44 IST

  The line will provide seamless connectivity from Mira-Bhayandar to Colaba through interlinking with Metro Line 7, and in the future with Lines 7A and 3.

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  Maharashtra police busts fake currency network; two arrested for selling counterfeit notes

  Maharashtra | April 07, 2026 14:35 IST

  Maharashtra Cyber busted an Instagram-based fake currency network, registered four FIRs, and arrested two accused, with further investigation ongoing.

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  Pune shocker: Marine engineering cadet dies after basketball structure collapses on campus

  Maharashtra | April 06, 2026 11:33 IST

  Vishal was doing pull-ups on the basketball hoop when the entire structure suddenly collapsed. He suffered serious head injuries and began bleeding heavily. Fellow students and staff rushed him to a nearby hospital.

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  Baramati bypoll: Congress pits Akash More against Sunetra Pawar

  Maharashtra | April 05, 2026 23:33 IST

  The Baramati bypoll, to be held on April 23, has been necessitated due to the death of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar in a plane crash on January 28.

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  Maharashtra man poisons his three children, then dies by suicide over domestic dispute

  Maharashtra | April 02, 2026 12:05 IST

  He was under severe mental stress following a domestic dispute with his wife, who had left him to stay with her parents.

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  Ladki Bahin Yojana: 68 lakh accounts in Maharashtra closed as beneficiaries fail to complete e-KYC

  Maharashtra | April 02, 2026 9:22 IST

  During the verification process, over 24 lakh beneficiaries were earlier marked as government employees due to a question in Marathi that led to incorrect responses. After scrutiny, around 20 lakh of these accounts were found to be eligible, while verification of the remaining cases is ongoing.

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  Mumbai shocker: Man tosses four-year-old, smashes head on road after dispute with father

  Maharashtra | March 31, 2026 21:51 IST

  In the horrifying video it can be seen that the man, identified as Sandeep Pawar, pulled the child out by his legs and threw him to the ground. In a disturbing sequence, he then reportedly used an iron rod to smash the boy’s head.

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  Ashwini Bhide appointed as the first woman BMC Commissioner: Who is she?

  Maharashtra | March 31, 2026 9:33 IST

  Ashwini Bhide has taken charge as the new BMC Commissioner, backed by her strong administrative record and experience in major infrastructure projects. With prior stints in the CMO and BMC, she brings deep institutional understanding.

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  Heavy rainfall, hailstorms batter Pune: What's causing the unexpected change in weather?

  Maharashtra | March 30, 2026 23:35 IST

  The weather department has predicted that the heavy rains in Pune and other parts of the region will likely continue for the next few days. This is due to a formation of clouds over Pune and Wester Ghats.

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  Doctor operates on wrong hand of 6-year-old in Maharashtra hospital; probe committee formed

  Maharashtra | March 30, 2026 9:02 IST

  A six-year-old boy in Pandharpur allegedly suffered a major medical error when a doctor removed a finger from the wrong hand during surgery. The family accused the hospital of negligence, while officials claimed the condition affected both hands.

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  Rupali Chakankar resigns as Maharashtra NCP women's wing chief over links with Ashok Kharat

  Maharashtra | March 27, 2026 23:28 IST

  Rupali Chakankar has been under fire for her links with Nashik astrologer Ashok Kharat, who is accused of rape and exploiting women. Earlier, she had resigned from her position as Maharashtra State Women's Commission chairperson.

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  Fake entry-pass racket busted during Maharashtra Assembly session; five arrested in Mumbai

  Maharashtra | March 27, 2026 8:46 IST

  Mumbai's Marine Drive Police have arrested five people for allegedly forging entry passes during the Maharashtra Assembly session. Some of the accused are linked to ministry work. Authorities are now searching for additional suspects as scrutiny over security lapses intensifies.

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  Siddhivinayak Temple theft: 8 staff held as cash skimming syndicate ran for two months in Mumbai

  Maharashtra | March 26, 2026 13:24 IST

  A major theft racket has been busted at Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple, where eight staff members allegedly stole donation money over two months by quietly removing cash from donation boxes. Police have arrested all accused and recovered Rs 80,000.

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  Mumbai's 'Jai Ho' musical road to remain shut at night after residents complain: Check timings

  Maharashtra | March 26, 2026 13:19 IST

  Commuters travelling along the Mumbai Coastal Road experience a unique feature: When vehicles pass over specially installed grooves at a designated speed, they hear the iconic Jai Ho playing, turning the drive into a musical experience.

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  Pune Metro tunnel damaged as borewell drilling creates six-inch hole; two booked for negligence

  Maharashtra | March 25, 2026 13:05 IST

  Pune Police have filed a case after an illegal borewell drilling operation made a hole in an underground Pune Metro tunnel on the Shivajinagar-Swargate stretch. The leak was detected after unusual water seepage was reported inside the tunnel.