Maharashtra News
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Massive surge in fuel sales across Maharashtra amid panic buying, government assures no shortage
Maharashtra | May 25, 2026, 07:42 PM ISTA review meeting on fuel supply was held at Mantralaya in Mumbai. Senior officials, including additional chief secretary Anil Diggikar, state rationing controller Chandrakant Dange, and representatives of oil companies attended the meeting.
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Maharashtra: Crucial MLC elections on May 12; Uddhav Thackeray's return hangs in balance
Maharashtra | Apr 16, 2026, 02:08 PM ISTAccording 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.
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Chhagan Bhujbal's helicopter misses helipad, lands on nearby parking spot by accident | VIDEO
Maharashtra | Apr 11, 2026, 01:36 PM ISTA 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.
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Maharashtra: Eight labourers killed in truck-pickup collision on Samruddhi Expressway in Jalna
Maharashtra | Apr 01, 2026, 09:31 PM ISTMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has expressed grief over the incident. He also announced an ex-gratia of Rs five lakh for the next of kin of the deceased.
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Maharashtra fast-tracks gas pipeline expansion; 24-hour approval window launched amid Gulf tensions
Maharashtra | Apr 01, 2026, 06:02 PM ISTPiped Natural Gas (PNG) has now been classified as an essential service, on par with water and electricity. Domestic consumers will be given priority, while hotels, schools, hospitals, community kitchens, and hostels will receive 50 per cent of supply at commercial rates.
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Will Maharashtra impose full lockdown? CM Fadnavis warns against rumours amid panic buying of fuel
Maharashtra | Mar 28, 2026, 11:15 AM ISTThe warning from the Maharashtra CM comes as there was panic buying of petrol and diesel in the MMR, comprising Mumbai and the neighbouring districts of Thane, Palghar and Raigad.
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How a self-styled godman's own complaint triggered a major probe in sexual assault case against him
Maharashtra | Mar 24, 2026, 08:06 PM ISTHe is accused of exploiting their faith and trust, calling them for rituals and then abusing them under various pretexts.
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Dozens of obscene videos, high-profile clients: Nashik astrologer Ashok Kharat's closet of scandals
Maharashtra | Mar 20, 2026, 05:07 PM ISTA major row has erupted in Maharashtra after Nashik Police arrested self-styled astrologer Ashok Kharat, also known as "Captain," on rape charges. He is accused of exploiting women by posing as spiritual figure, with claims that he used intimidation and intoxicants to sexually assault a woman.
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Maharashtra: 11 Naxals surrender in Gadchiroli; police say insurgency nearing end
Maharashtra | Mar 19, 2026, 09:15 PM ISTOfficials noted that a total of 123 armed Maoists have surrendered in the district over the past year. Gadchiroli, which shares a border with Chhattisgarh, was once heavily affected by Naxal activity.
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Rohit Pawar meets Rahul Gandhi, submits 'evidence' in Ajit Pawar death case; seeks Lok Sabha debate
India | Mar 12, 2026, 06:15 PM ISTA small chartered aircraft carrying Ajit Pawar took off from Mumbai at around 8 am on January 28. About 45 minutes later, the plane crashed while attempting to land near Baramati airport. Besides Ajit Pawar, four other people were on board and no one survived the accident.
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Maharashtra Cabinet approves anti-conversion bill, to be introduced in Assembly soon
Maharashtra | Mar 05, 2026, 06:31 PM ISTMinister Nitesh Rane said that under the new law, forcibly converting someone or inducing them through temptation will be treated as a non-bailable offense. He added that this legislation would be stricter and more effective than the laws in Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.
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Maharashtra CID commits to rigorous probe into Baramati plane crash that killed Ajit Pawar
Maharashtra | Feb 26, 2026, 04:11 PM ISTMaharashtra CID affirms professional investigation into Baramati plane crash. CID probe into crash targets potential sabotage or criminal negligence. Maharashtra CID also gathered key evidence in Ajit Pawar plane crash investigation.
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Mahayuti's sweeping win in Maharashtra local body polls, amasses 562 ZPs; check party-wise seats
Maharashtra | Feb 10, 2026, 12:12 PM ISTVoting for the local body elections took place on February 7 and saw a turnout of over 67 per cent. The elections were held soon after the completion of municipal council and municipal corporation polls in the state.
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Dharashiv Zilla Parishad, Panchayat Samiti Poll Results: Mahayuti leads in 23 ZPs; MVA ahead in 7
Maharashtra | Feb 10, 2026, 11:04 AM ISTDharashiv Zilla Parishad, Panchayat Samiti Election Results 2026: There are 55 Zilla Parishad seats and 110 seats across eight Panchayat Samitis in Dharashiv. During the 2017 elections, Dharashiv saw a voter participation rate of 65.19%.
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Kolhapur Zilla Parishad, Panchayat Samiti Poll Results: Mahayuti wins 38 ZPs, MVA gets 15
Maharashtra | Feb 10, 2026, 10:53 AM ISTKolhapur Zilla Parishad, Panchayat Samiti Election Results 2026: The elections were initially set for February 5, with counting slated for February 7. However, the schedule was put on hold after a tragic plane crash claimed the life of Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.
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Pune Zilla Parishad Election Results 2026: Ajit Pawar's NCP surges to 43 seats, BJP trails at 27
Maharashtra | Feb 09, 2026, 06:12 PM ISTPune Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti Election Results 2026: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is ahead with over 25 seats in Pune Zilla Parishad poll results where the vote counting is underway.
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Dharashiv Zilla Parishad, Panchayat Samiti Election Result 2026: Mahayuti's big sweep, gets 40 seats
Maharashtra | Feb 10, 2026, 11:06 AM ISTDharashiv Zilla Parishad, Panchayat Samiti Election Results 2026: Voting took place in 12 districts spread across three divisions—Konkan, Pune and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
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BJP set to end 40-year drought at BMC; Ritu Tawde to secure mayor’s post, Sena’s Ghadi her deputy
Maharashtra | Feb 07, 2026, 12:05 PM ISTRitu Tawde has been elected as a corporator from Ghatkopar for the third consecutive term. Despite belonging to the Maratha community, she has managed to secure victory from a ward dominated by Gujarati voters.
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What happened in Dharashiv (Osmanabad) Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samitis in 2017 elections?
Maharashtra | Feb 07, 2026, 06:41 AM ISTDharashiv (Osmanabad) Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samitis election 2026: Voting for the elections to 12 Zilla Parishads and 125 Panchayat Samitis will be held on February 7, the Maharashtra State Election Commission has announced. The counting of votes is scheduled for February 9.
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What happened in Kolhapur Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samitis in the last elections in 2017?
Maharashtra | Feb 07, 2026, 06:34 AM ISTKolhapur Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samitis election 2026: The polling across 12 Zilla Parishad and 125 Panchayat Samitis will take place on February 7, as per the Maharashtra SEC. The counting of votes will happen on February 9.