Maharashtra
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Will Sharad Pawar's NCP join NDA? Buzz grows over possible switch by party MPs and MLAs
Maharashtra | Jul 07, 2026, 04:19 PM ISTSpeculation is growing that Sharad Pawar's NCP (SP) could consider joining the NDA after reports that a merger with the Congress is unlikely. However, the party has dismissed all such claims as rumours.
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Maharashtra SRPF constable on duty shoots himself at Lok Bhavan in Mumbai, suicide note recovered
Maharashtra | Jul 07, 2026, 01:52 PM ISTThe 26-year-old, attached to the SRPF Group 16, Kolhapur district, killed himself while on guard duty at high-security Lok Bhavan.
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Mumbai rains disrupt local rail services as several trains cancelled, delays hit key routes
Maharashtra | Jul 07, 2026, 11:14 AM ISTHeavy rainfall and waterlogging have disrupted Mumbai's suburban railway services, with several local trains cancelled and Western Railway services running 10 to 15 minutes behind schedule. The situation has worsened due to a landslide on the Karjat-Lonavala section.
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Two arrested, FIR registered after chawl collapse in Mumbai kills 6 amid heavy rainfall
Maharashtra | Jul 06, 2026, 08:02 PM ISTMumbai Police has arrested two accused after six got killed due to a four-storey illegal building collapse in Mumbai’s Mankhurd area.
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Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off three new trains, know full route and other details
Business | Jul 06, 2026, 05:01 PM ISTThe Railway Minister will also launch another train, the Brahmapur-Surat (Udhna) Amrit Bharat Express, shortly. The Brahmapur-Surat (Udhna) Amrit Bharat Express will be the fourth train to be launched today.
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Mumbai-Pune Expressway landslide: Missing Link shut, traffic advisory issued as rain disrupts route
Maharashtra | Jul 06, 2026, 11:00 AM ISTHeavy monsoon rains triggered a landslide near Tunnel 2 of the Missing Link on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, forcing the closure of the Pune-to-Mumbai carriageway. Authorities have diverted traffic and advised commuters to postpone non-essential travel.
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Mumbai 'Dabbawalas' suspend services today as rain, flooding bring city's lifeline to a standstill
Maharashtra | Jul 06, 2026, 09:37 AM ISTMumbai 'Dabbawalas' have suspended lunchbox delivery services on July 6 due to heavy rainfall, flooding and Western Railway disruptions. The association said employee safety remains its top priority and apologised to customers for the inconvenience caused.
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Mumbai-Pune train services thrown off track due to landslides in Karjat-Lonavala section
Maharashtra | Jul 06, 2026, 08:04 AM ISTHeavy rains triggered landslides in the Karjat-Lonavala Bhor Ghat section, suspending Mumbai-Pune train services and affecting all three railway lines. Several trains were cancelled, diverted and rescheduled as restoration work continues.
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Elderly man dies after tree falls on shop in Mumbai's Kurla amid heavy rain; BMC faces questions
Maharashtra | Jul 05, 2026, 02:01 PM ISTThe deceased has been identified as Yunus Kundawala. According to civic officials, he was rushed to Fauzia Hospital after the accident but was declared dead.
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Ketan Agarwal's grandfather Devidayal Agarwal, unwell since tragedy, dies
Maharashtra | Jul 05, 2026, 10:58 AM ISTKetan Agarwal’s grandfather, Devidayal Agarwal had reportedly undergone a major heart surgery some time ago and had been dealing with ongoing health complications since then.
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School bus carrying 50 children overturns in Maharashtra's Ahilyanagar, 15 students injured
Maharashtra | Jul 04, 2026, 08:47 AM ISTUpon learning of the incident, locals and the police immediately rushed to the scene to launch rescue operations and admitted the injured students to a nearby private hospital.
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Who are 3 accused arrested in Maharashtra TET paper leak case and what items recovered from them
Maharashtra | Jul 03, 2026, 09:43 AM ISTDuring the briefing, DCP Pawan Bansode stated that the police recovered TET exam papers, a printer, and other electronic devices from the possession of Kapil Dahiya. Additionally, copies of the TET exam papers in Hindi, Marathi, and English were found on Sonu Singh's computer.
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Three more arrested in Maharashtra TET scam; paper to be held online from next year
Education | Jul 02, 2026, 05:27 PM ISTThe police have arrested three individuals, including Kapil Dahiya. The arrested individuals are - Sonu Singh, Mithun Singh.
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How did Ketan Agarwal's phone reach his fiancee Siya Goyal? Forensic probe to reveal truth
Maharashtra | Jul 02, 2026, 01:18 PM ISTThe investigation into the alleged murder of Pune businessman Ketan Agarwal has entered a crucial phase, with police sending his mobile phone for forensic examination. Investigators have also seized clothes allegedly worn by the accused, Siya Goyal, on the day of the incident.
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Independent MLC joins Eknath Shinde Sena amid 'Operation Tiger' in Maharashtra
Maharashtra | Jul 02, 2026, 09:49 AM ISTIndependent MLC Kiran Sarnaik has joined Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena, giving the ruling party another political boost in Maharashtra. The move comes amid the party's ongoing "Operation Tiger" campaign and follows several high-profile defections.
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BMC suspends two officials after tree falls on school van in Chembur incident killing 1
Maharashtra | Jul 01, 2026, 09:14 PM ISTThe BMC has suspended a garden department official after a tree fell on a school van in Chembur, killing a student.
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'Bas aaj ki raat hai zindagi': Ketan Agarwal's celebration with fiancee Siya's family goes viral
Maharashtra | Jul 01, 2026, 04:06 PM ISTA video from Ketan Agarwal’s pre-wedding celebrations has resurfaced online amid the investigation into his alleged murder.
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Mahayuti's Sachin Ahir elected unopposed as Maharashtra Legislative Council Deputy Chairman
Maharashtra | Jul 01, 2026, 02:06 PM ISTSachin Ahir, a close aide of Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray, has switched sides and joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction on Tuesday.
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Who is Faiyaz Premji? Former Shia Muslim arrested in Mumbai Muharram poisoning plot
Maharashtra | Jun 30, 2026, 09:51 PM ISTFaiyaz Premji belongs to the Khoja Shia community, whose ancestors trace their roots to Gujarat's Lohana community. However, over the past few years, Premji publicly described himself as an "ex-Muslim" after distancing himself from Islam.
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Eknath Shinde cites 'Tendulkar-like shot' as Ahir joins party, says 'we don't break, we unite'
Maharashtra | Jun 30, 2026, 04:21 PM ISTAfter Shiv Sena leader Sachin Ahir joined the Shinde-led faction and filed his nomination for the Maharashtra Legislative Council Deputy Chairman’s post, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde welcomed him by saying Ahir had played a “Tendulkar-like shot.”