Maharashtra
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Ladki Bahin Yojana: 68 lakh accounts in Maharashtra closed as beneficiaries fail to complete e-KYC
Maharashtra | Apr 02, 2026, 09:22 AM ISTDuring 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 | Mar 31, 2026, 09:51 PM ISTIn 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 | Mar 31, 2026, 09:33 AM ISTAshwini 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 | Mar 30, 2026, 11:35 PM ISTThe 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 | Mar 30, 2026, 09:02 AM ISTA 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 | Mar 27, 2026, 11:28 PM ISTRupali 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 | Mar 27, 2026, 08:46 AM ISTMumbai'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 | Mar 26, 2026, 01:24 PM ISTA 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 | Mar 26, 2026, 01:19 PM ISTCommuters 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 | Mar 25, 2026, 01:05 PM ISTPune 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.
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Fire breaks out on ninth floor of Mumbai's Andheri high-rise residential building | VIDEO
Maharashtra | Mar 24, 2026, 11:43 PM ISTSoon after the alert was received, teams from the Mumbai Fire Brigade, along with police and ambulance services, reached the spot.
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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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BJP wins Satara Zilla Parishad chief poll without majority, Sena cries foul, says police backed ally
Maharashtra | Mar 23, 2026, 02:11 PM ISTShiv Sena leaders claimed that some members were stopped from voting, which affected the final result. Two NCP members were reportedly taken into custody while on their way to vote, adding to the controversy.
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Ashok Kharat case: Probe reveals how Maharashtra 'astrologer' lured and trapped his victims
Maharashtra | Mar 23, 2026, 10:59 AM ISTSelf-proclaimed astrologer Ashok Kharat has been arrested in Maharashtra for raping several women and deceiving people through elaborate staged miracles. The probe has exposed remote-controlled snakes, fake spiritual objects and alleged high-profile links.
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Fadnavis hits out at Opposition, calls Rahul Gandhi's claims 'false' and Mamata 'desperate'
Maharashtra | Mar 22, 2026, 01:35 PM ISTMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the world is currently facing a major crisis due to ongoing conflicts, but India has managed the situation well.
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Moving mini-traveller bus catches fire; terrifying video shows passengers fleeing | Watch
Maharashtra | Mar 22, 2026, 12:54 PM ISTA mini-traveller bus carrying passengers suddenly caught fire, triggering panic among those on board. Within minutes, the flames rapidly spread and engulfed the entire vehicle, with visuals showing the bus burning intensely.
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Black Panther falls into deep well in Ratnagiri, rescue operation on | WATCH
Maharashtra | Mar 21, 2026, 12:14 PM ISTThe operation has been going on for over two and a half hours, with teams working carefully to avoid any harm to the panther.
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Maharashtra women's panel chief Rupali Chakankar resigns over links with disgraced Nashik astrologer
Maharashtra | Mar 20, 2026, 11:42 PM ISTMaharashtra State Women's Commission chairperson Rupali Chakankar was facing the heat for her links with self-proclaimed Nashik astrologer Ashok Kharat. Now, she has resigned from her position.
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Threat mail claims 'poisonous gas' devices planted at Mumbai Press Club; probe launched
Maharashtra | Mar 20, 2026, 03:25 PM ISTA probe has now been launched and security has been heightened after a threat mail claimed that 42 'poisonous gas' devices have been planted inside the Mumbai Press Club.
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Dawood Ibrahim's ancestral plots in Ratnagiri finally find a buyer after four failed attempts
World | Mar 19, 2026, 02:23 PM ISTAll these four properties are located in Mumbake village in the Ratnagiri district are considered to be Dawood Ibrahim's ancestral village. The officials said that several of these plots were previously registered in the name of his mother, Amina Bi.