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Maharashtra CM Outlines Measures to Combat Investment Scam Cybercrimes

Maharashtra CM Outlines Measures to Combat Investment Scam Cybercrimes

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

The Maharashtra government has taken steps to combat the rise in investment-related cybercrimes, including arrests, enhanced cybersecurity measures, and public awareness campaigns.

Delhi Police Nab Two Alleged Shooters of Himanshu Bhau Gang in Maharashtra

Delhi Police Nab Two Alleged Shooters of Himanshu Bhau Gang in Maharashtra

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Delhi Police Special Cell arrests two alleged shooters of the Himanshu Bhau gang in Maharashtra. The accused were wanted in multiple criminal cases, including a firing incident in Delhi.

Illegal MD Drug Manufacturing Unit Busted; 18 Arrested

Illegal MD Drug Manufacturing Unit Busted; 18 Arrested

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Indian police have dismantled an illegal MD drug manufacturing unit in Telangana, leading to the arrest of 18 people and the seizure of drugs and materials worth Rs 20.72 crore.

Maharashtra Opposition Alleges Deteriorating Law and Order, Farmer Neglect

Maharashtra Opposition Alleges Deteriorating Law and Order, Farmer Neglect

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

The Congress Legislature Party leader in Maharashtra raises concerns about law and order due to missing girls and the impact of unseasonal rains on farmers, criticising the government's response.

Ambdas Danve, Maharashtra Politician, Targeted with Death Threats

Ambdas Danve, Maharashtra Politician, Targeted with Death Threats

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Former leader of opposition in Maharashtra legislative council, Ambdas Danve, has received multiple threat calls in the last four days, leading to a police investigation.

Netas Walk Modi's Talk On Austerity

Netas Walk Modi's Talk On Austerity

Rediff.com20 May 2026

In response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for austerity, political leaders are reducing convoys and promoting public transport to conserve fuel.

Thane Finance Company Duped With Fake Jewellery

Thane Finance Company Duped With Fake Jewellery

Rediff.com28 May 2026

A finance company in Thane, Maharashtra, has reported being defrauded of Rs 25.96 lakh by five individuals who allegedly mortgaged fake jewellery to obtain loans. Police are investigating the case, which reportedly occurred in 2025.

Four Arrested As Police Seize Ganja In Nashik

Four Arrested As Police Seize Ganja In Nashik

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Police in Nashik, Maharashtra, seized 30 kilograms of ganja worth Rs 6 lakh and arrested four individuals involved in the illegal drug trade.

Maharashtra Government Responds to IT Job Fraud Targeting Graduates

Maharashtra Government Responds to IT Job Fraud Targeting Graduates

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

The Maharashtra government has initiated action against those involved in an alleged job fraud targeting fresh graduates with the promise of jobs at Hinjewadi IT Park in Pune. The government is also working on regulations to address forced resignations and layoffs in the IT sector.

Maha woman abandons kids on bus to elope with lover

Maha woman abandons kids on bus to elope with lover

Rediff.com21 May 2026

A woman in Maharashtra's Beed district allegedly abandoned her two minor children on a state transport bus to elope with her lover, leaving a note with the children containing an address in Yavatmal and her father's mobile number.

Congress Slams Maharashtra Government Over Sangamner Acid Attack Case

Congress Slams Maharashtra Government Over Sangamner Acid Attack Case

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

The Congress party has criticised the Maharashtra government in the legislative assembly following an alleged acid attack on a Class 6 girl student in Sangamner, raising concerns about law and order in the state.

Motorcycle Fire Kills 31-Year-Old in Maharashtra; ATS Investigates

Motorcycle Fire Kills 31-Year-Old in Maharashtra; ATS Investigates

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

A 31-year-old man died after his motorcycle caught fire in Nanded, Maharashtra. Authorities are investigating, including the Anti-Terrorism Squad, due to reports of firecracker sounds during the incident.

Now TMC split reaches LS as 20 MPs form 'separate bloc', back NDA

Now TMC split reaches LS as 20 MPs form 'separate bloc', back NDA

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Amidst the INDIA bloc conclave in Delhi, a significant number of Trinamool Congress MPs convened a closed-door meeting, signalling a deepening internal rebellion and discontent within the party's parliamentary ranks following recent electoral setbacks.

Man Murdered In Thane Over Dispute; Accused Arrested

Man Murdered In Thane Over Dispute; Accused Arrested

Rediff.com23 May 2026

A 30-year-old man was brutally attacked and killed by three persons over a dispute in Thane district, Maharashtra. Police arrested the accused shortly after the incident in the Mharalgaon area of Kalyan taluka.

Thane Court Acquits Women In Trafficking Case Due To Lack Of Evidence

Thane Court Acquits Women In Trafficking Case Due To Lack Of Evidence

Rediff.com31 May 2026

A special court in Thane, Maharashtra, acquitted three women accused of trafficking girls for prostitution due to the prosecution's failure to examine key witnesses and provide sufficient evidence.

Fadnavis rides motorcycle to work after Modi's austerity call

Fadnavis rides motorcycle to work after Modi's austerity call

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis rode a motorcycle to work following Prime Minister Modi's appeal to cut down fuel consumption amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

Arunachal Pradesh's Nedi Ngi shines as Maharashtra dominates at Khelo India Tribal Games

Arunachal Pradesh's Nedi Ngi shines as Maharashtra dominates at Khelo India Tribal Games

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Arunachal Pradesh's Nedi Ngi won gold in the women's 5000m at the Khelo India Tribal Games, while Maharashtra dominated the men's event. Karnataka leads the medal tally.

Bakrid goat shed sparks scuffle in Mumbai society

Bakrid goat shed sparks scuffle in Mumbai society

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The controversy erupted at Srishti Complex in the Poonam Cluster area near Mira Road on Sunday after residents and Hindu organisations objected to the setting up of a shed for sacrificial goats on the housing complex premises, according to local officials.

Maskar Clinches Gold, Valarivan Takes Silver At Shooting Championship

Maskar Clinches Gold, Valarivan Takes Silver At Shooting Championship

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Railways' Sonam Uttam Maskar won gold in the women's 10m air rifle event at the Kumar Surendra Singh Memorial Shooting Championship, with Elavenil Valarivan taking silver. Tilottama Sen, Sanvi R.P. also secured titles in junior and youth categories respectively.

'Sorry Mummy, Papa, don't have courage': NEET aspirants suicide note found

'Sorry Mummy, Papa, don't have courage': NEET aspirants suicide note found

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

In the emotional note, the student, Akanksha Chaturvedi, said there was 'no guarantee' that she would score good marks in the retest, and said she had 'ruined everything' for them.

Trinamool splits as 58 MLAs elect rebel leader as Leader of Opposition

Trinamool splits as 58 MLAs elect rebel leader as Leader of Opposition

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

The dramatic development marked the culmination of a revolt that began with allegations of forged signatures on a letter proposing a Leader of Opposition and snowballed into an open challenge to the party leadership following the TMC's defeat at the hands of the BJP in the assembly elections.

Railways Defeat Maharashtra to Win Kabaddi Title

Railways Defeat Maharashtra to Win Kabaddi Title

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Indian Railways emerged victorious in the 72nd Senior Men's National Kabaddi Championship, defeating Maharashtra in the final match.

Sack Pradhan or...: Cockroach Party sets 7-day deadline for govt

Sack Pradhan or...: Cockroach Party sets 7-day deadline for govt

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a youth-led online campaign turned protest movement, has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the government, demanding the resignation or sacking of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in examinations and recruitment tests. The CJP, which organised a protest at Jantar Mantar, warned of nationwide agitation if their demands are not met.

Raj Thackeray acquitted in 2008 railway recruitment assault case

Raj Thackeray acquitted in 2008 railway recruitment assault case

Rediff.com22 May 2026

A court in Thane acquitted all the accused, including MNS chief Raj Thackeray, in a 2008 case related to the alleged assault on Railway Recruitment Board examinees at Kalyan railway station by MNS activists.

Bombay High Court Quashes Extortion Case Against Sanjay Pandey

Bombay High Court Quashes Extortion Case Against Sanjay Pandey

Rediff.com20 May 2026

The Bombay High Court has quashed an extortion FIR registered against former Maharashtra DGP Sanjay Pandey and others in Thane. The FIR was based on a complaint by builder Sanjay Punamiya, who alleged extortion and coercion.

Attempt To Murder Case Filed Against Brother Of Slain Sarpanch

Attempt To Murder Case Filed Against Brother Of Slain Sarpanch

Rediff.com31 May 2026

An attempt to murder case has been registered against Dhananjay Deshmukh, brother of slain sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, after he allegedly placed a gun to the complainant's head following a dispute in Beed, Maharashtra.

Latur Official Booked For Alleged Bribery Over Plot Regularisation

Latur Official Booked For Alleged Bribery Over Plot Regularisation

Rediff.com21 May 2026

A technical expert from Ahmedpur Municipal Council in Latur has been booked for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe for regularising a plot under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana.

Why a Maharashtra Constable Took His Own Life in QRT Office

Why a Maharashtra Constable Took His Own Life in QRT Office

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A police constable allegedly committed suicide in the Quick Response Team (QRT) office in Amravati, Maharashtra, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.

'PhysicsWallah Targets 30% Revenue Growth In FY27'

'PhysicsWallah Targets 30% Revenue Growth In FY27'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Ed-tech unicorn PhysicsWallah is strategically targeting a 30% revenue improvement by FY27, leveraging AI-led automation, aggressive expansion into southern Indian markets, and a strong focus on student learning outcomes and enrolment growth.

Maoist Weapon Manufacturing Equipment Recovered In Gadchiroli

Maoist Weapon Manufacturing Equipment Recovered In Gadchiroli

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Gadchiroli police recovered and destroyed items used in the manufacture of weapons, secretly buried by Maoists in a forest area.

Self-Styled Godman Arrested For Double Murder In Dhule

Self-Styled Godman Arrested For Double Murder In Dhule

Rediff.com18 May 2026

A self-styled godman in Maharashtra's Dhule district has been arrested for allegedly strangling a woman after she resisted his sexual assault attempt and subsequently killing her male friend at his ashram.

Raj Thackeray Acquitted In 2008 Railway Examinee Assault Case

Raj Thackeray Acquitted In 2008 Railway Examinee Assault Case

Rediff.com21 May 2026

A court in Thane acquitted all the accused, including MNS chief Raj Thackeray, in a 2008 case related to the alleged assault on Railway Recruitment Board examinees at Kalyan railway station by MNS activists.

Two Maharashtra Police Officers Nabbed in Bribery Sting

Two Maharashtra Police Officers Nabbed in Bribery Sting

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Two police officers in Jalna, Maharashtra, have been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe from a sand truck owner.

MSEDCL Technician Arrested For Accepting Bribe

MSEDCL Technician Arrested For Accepting Bribe

Rediff.com18 May 2026

A Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) technician was arrested for allegedly soliciting and accepting a bribe of Rs 1,000 from a farmer in Beed, Maharashtra.

Tiger Attack Claims Life Near Maharashtra Tiger Reserve

Tiger Attack Claims Life Near Maharashtra Tiger Reserve

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

A 48-year-old man was killed by a tiger in the buffer zone of the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) in Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, while collecting firewood.

Thane Census Workers Booked For Dereliction Of Duty

Thane Census Workers Booked For Dereliction Of Duty

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Police in Thane, Maharashtra, have filed an FIR against two government employees assigned census work for alleged dereliction of duty. The employees, a clerk and a compounder, failed to report to their designated office and refused to initiate assigned tasks for the Census 2027, despite repeated contact from higher authorities.

Retired Faculty Detained In NEET Paper Leak Investigation

Retired Faculty Detained In NEET Paper Leak Investigation

Rediff.com14 May 2026

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has detained a retired faculty member in Latur, Maharashtra, as part of its investigation into the alleged NEET (UG) paper leak. The NEET (UG) 2024 exam was cancelled amid allegations of irregularities.

Court Orders Summons for Ex-Maharashtra DGP in MHADA Fraud Case

Court Orders Summons for Ex-Maharashtra DGP in MHADA Fraud Case

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

A Mumbai sessions court has directed a magistrate to issue summonses to former Maharashtra DGP Satish Mathur and other senior officers for allegedly not registering an FIR in a MHADA fraud case.

Acid Attack on Schoolgirl Sparks Outrage in Maharashtra Assembly

Acid Attack on Schoolgirl Sparks Outrage in Maharashtra Assembly

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

The Maharashtra government is facing criticism after an acid attack on a Class 6 girl student in Sangamner. The Congress party has slammed the government in the legislative assembly, alleging a deterioration in law and order in the state. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of women and girls in Maharashtra.

Mumbai Education Clerk Arrested For Alleged Bribery

Mumbai Education Clerk Arrested For Alleged Bribery

Rediff.com19 May 2026

A senior clerk in the Maharashtra education department was arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1.5 lakh to approve the operation of a junior college.