Maharashtra
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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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Maharashtra doctors calls state-wide strike over homoeopathy registration row
Maharashtra | Aug 05, 2026, 08:59 AM ISTDue to this decision, OPD services at all government medical colleges across the state including major government hospitals in Mumbai such as KEM, Sion, Nair, and JJ Hospital will remain closed on Wednesday; however, emergency services will continue to operate.
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Maharashtra bans non-dairy paneer: What is it, is it harmful and how to identify it?
Food | Aug 05, 2026, 11:58 AM ISTMaharashtra has banned the sale of analogue paneer marketed as dairy paneer. Here's what analogue paneer is, how it differs from regular paneer, whether it's harmful, and the simple ways experts say you can identify it before buying.
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Maharashtra bans junk food near schools: Paediatrician explains what it could mean for kids' health
Health | Jul 31, 2026, 06:15 PM ISTThe ban on junk food near Maharashtra schools is just one part of the solution, says paediatrician Dr. Aditi Sachdeva. Here's why awareness, nutritious alternatives and support from parents are essential to helping children eat better.
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8 killed, several feared trapped after four-storey building collapses in Maharashtra's Bhiwandi
Maharashtra | Jul 31, 2026, 10:07 AM ISTFresh visuals from Bhiwandi showed NDRF personnel and local administration actively engaged in intensive rescue efforts after the building partially collapsed. Further details awaited.
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Maharashtra FDA bans junk foods, orders FSSAI licenses for school canteens
Maharashtra | Jul 29, 2026, 05:09 PM ISTUnder the new guidelines, food items containing excess fat, trans fats, and high sugar will be banned within a 50-meter radius of schools; these includes ice cream, various sugary products, Vada Pav, sweets and cold drinks.
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Technical snag hits Ernakulam-Pune Superfast Express, faulty coach removed at Panvel station
Maharashtra | Jul 29, 2026, 09:30 AM ISTA coach of the Ernakulam-Pune Superfast Express was detached at Panvel railway station after railway staff detected a broken control arm that led to a carriage and wagon (C&W) failure. Passengers from the affected B1 coach were safely shifted to other coaches.
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Student dies by suicide after scoring low marks in NEET exam in Maharashtra's Ahilyanagar
Maharashtra | Jul 27, 2026, 10:04 AM ISTThe family claims that the student committed suicide after scoring low marks in the NEET exam. A case of accidental death has been registered.
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Who is Bijendra Gupta? Maharashtra TET paper leak mastermind arrested from Bihar
Maharashtra | Jul 25, 2026, 10:47 AM ISTAccording to the police, Bijendra Gupta—the mastermind behind the Maharashtra TET paper leak—has previously been involved in paper leak cases across several states and has also been arrested in a murder case.
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Mumbai's water reserves swell after heavy rains; check latest level across 7 reservoirs
Maharashtra | Jul 23, 2026, 12:49 PM ISTThe BMC said the steady rainfall has significantly improved reservoir levels, offering relief over Mumbai's drinking water supply in the coming months.
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Maharashtra Bandh today: Will schools, colleges, banks, offices remain shut? Key things to know
Maharashtra | Jul 23, 2026, 11:19 AM ISTThe Maharashtra Bandh has been called by the Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA), led by Prakash Ambedkar, grandson of Dr B.R. Ambedkar. He has appealed to opposition parties, student groups, labour unions and the public to join what it has described as a peaceful protest across Maharashtra.
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Monsoon brings new threat to Mumbai as serial umbrella thieves caught on CCTV, police launch probe
Maharashtra | Jul 21, 2026, 07:50 AM ISTMumbai Police have launched an investigation after serial umbrella thefts from shops in Charkop shocked traders. CCTV videos showing the accused in action have gone viral, with at least 50 umbrellas reported stolen from one store.
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Mumbai Police imposes prohibitory orders from July 23 to August 6; assembly of five or more barred
Maharashtra | Jul 20, 2026, 03:57 PM ISTThe Mumbai Police has imposed a prohibitory order to bar gatherings of five or more people in the city from July 23 to August 6. This came in the wake of apprehensions of a possible peace breach.
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Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre surrenders day after HC cancels bail for assaulting doctors
Maharashtra | Jul 20, 2026, 12:14 AM ISTThe Bombay High Court had earlier cancelled the bail of Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre. Mhatre was asked to surrender by 5 PM, and he has surrendered before the Vishnu Nagar Police.
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Sharad Pawar-led NCP set to back Women's Reservation, Delimitation Bills in Monsoon Session: Sources
Maharashtra | Jul 15, 2026, 08:14 AM ISTThe Sharad Pawar-led NCP faction is likely to support the Women's Reservation Bill and Delimitation Bill during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, sources said. The party is expected to back the legislation without joining the NDA.
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Maharashtra removes 81 lakh beneficiaries from Ladki Bahin scheme after e-KYC, Opposition reacts
Maharashtra | Jul 14, 2026, 07:44 AM ISTMaharashtra government has removed 81 lakh beneficiaries from the Ladki Bahin scheme after an e-KYC verification drive. The Opposition has accused the government of electoral misuse and financial irregularities, while the state says only eligible women will continue to receive benefits.
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Former MP Vinayak Raut booked as daughter-in-law alleges black magic, forced cow urine consumption
Maharashtra | Jul 12, 2026, 12:57 PM ISTApart from members of the Raut family, the FIR also names two self-styled godmen identified as Firoz Baba and Kazi Baba.
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Nida Khan gets bail in Nashik conversion case, court cites Lord Krishna's birth story
Maharashtra | Jul 10, 2026, 10:32 AM ISTA special court in Nashik granted bail to Nida Khan, an accused in a religious conversion case, citing her five-month pregnancy and referring to Lord Krishna's birth in prison. The court said no child should face the trauma or stigma of being born in jail.