Delhi Police have arrested a man from Maharashtra for allegedly cheating a Delhi resident of Rs 9.25 lakh on the pretext of arranging a visa and overseas job.
A court in Thane district has reserved its order until May 21 in a 2008 case involving the alleged assault on Railway Recruitment Board examinees at Kalyan station by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena activists. MNS chief Raj Thackeray is among the accused.
A court in Thane, Maharashtra, sentenced two brothers to life imprisonment for the murder of a fellow labourer following a drunken brawl in 2017. The court relied on circumstantial evidence, medical reports, and forensic findings to convict the accused.
The Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai was evacuated following a bomb threat received via email during the budget session, prompting security checks and a search operation.
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.
Police have arrested Dr Ravindra Kute, former president of the Indian Medical Association's Maharashtra chapter, for alleged involvement in an illegal sex determination racket.
An activist was beaten to death and a revenue official was seriously injured in an attack by unidentified men in Palghar district, Maharashtra. The incident occurred near a quarry in Shirgaon, prompting a police investigation into potential motives including land disputes and mining issues.
Police in Palghar, Maharashtra, have launched an investigation after the discovery of a decapitated human skeleton and skull in Vasai.
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.
Authorities rescued six minors, aged 6 to 10, from begging at Mira Road Railway Station in Thane district, Maharashtra, following a complaint. The Women and Child Development Department reaffirmed its commitment to a 'child beggar-free campaign'.
The Maharashtra government has taken steps to combat the rise in investment-related cybercrimes, including arrests, enhanced cybersecurity measures, and public awareness campaigns.
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.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) questioned the director of a coaching centre in Latur, Maharashtra, as part of its investigation into the alleged NEET (UG) paper leak. The CBI team is currently camping in Latur and has detained several individuals in connection with the case.
The administration in Maharashtra's Nanded district has prevented 36 child marriages in the past month through counselling, awareness efforts, and on-ground verification.
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.
A 42-year-old powerloom worker from Thane, Maharashtra, has been arrested for allegedly killing a 33-year-old woman after she refused to have a relationship with him.
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.
A brick kiln owner in Palghar district has been booked for allegedly forcing a tribal labourer to work against his will after the labourer sought to return to his village to build a house sanctioned under a government scheme.
Rudrankksh Patil of Maharashtra won the gold medal in the men's 10m air rifle event at the Kumar Surendra Singh Memorial Shooting Championship, overcoming a challenge from Haryana's Rohit Kanyan.
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.
A 26-year-old woman in Maharashtra's Beed district allegedly eloped with her lover, abandoning three of her four minor children. The woman's paramour, aged 27, is also married and has two children. Police are investigating the matter after missing person complaints were filed.
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.
The Supreme Court has expressed strong displeasure over statements made by politicians regarding the Shiv Sena symbol row case, cautioning them about making irresponsible comments.
Saurabh Chaudhary and Sakshi Sunil Padekar won titles in the men's 10m air pistol and women's 50m rifle 3 positions events respectively at the 24th Kumar Surendra Singh Memorial Shooting Championship.
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.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken into custody a person from Nashik, Maharashtra, in connection with the alleged NEET paper leak. The individual was initially detained by Nashik Police following a request from Rajasthan Police.
AIMIM leader Matin Patel faces potential cancellation of his corporatorship for allegedly harbouring Nida Khan, accused in a sexual harassment and forced conversion case. Authorities are investigating alleged illegal construction at his residence, which could lead to his disqualification under the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Act.
The CBI has taken custody of a person from Nashik in connection with the alleged NEET paper leak. Earlier, Nashik Police detained Shubham Khairnar following a request from Rajasthan Police. The NEET (UG) 2026 exam was cancelled amid allegations of a paper leak, prompting a CBI inquiry. The alleged leak may have links to Latur, where a parent complained about a coaching institute's mock test containing identical questions to the actual exam.
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.
Two more cases have been registered against self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, police said on Saturday, adding that the Special Investigation Team which conducting a probe against him has received more than 100 complaints over phone.
Police in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, are investigating the discovery of a completely burnt body of an unidentified woman. The body was found in the Padma Nagar locality, and authorities suspect foul play, including murder and destruction of evidence.
An activist was murdered and a revenue officer seriously injured in an attack in Palghar district, Maharashtra. Police have arrested one person and are searching for four others involved in the ambush.
A man was arrested for planting an improvised explosive device in a private hospital in Pune in an attempt to extort money from the facility, according to police.
A jewellery trader in Thane was allegedly cheated of Rs 14 lakh by six individuals who promised to sell him gold at a discounted price but failed to deliver.
Four-time Olympian Deepika Kumari, along with Atanu Das and Abhishek Verma, failed to secure a spot in India's archery squad for the Asian Games in Japan after a selection trial. Teenagers Kirti Sharma and Kumkum Mohod emerged as notable gainers in the women's recurve section.
A 35-year-old man from Thane district was allegedly cheated of Rs 2 lakh in a US dollar exchange fraud in Navi Mumbai. The victim was shown bundles appearing to contain US currency, but they turned out to be paper rolls and soap bars.
Police in Thane, Maharashtra, have filed a case against three individuals, including a safety manager, for causing death by negligence after a 22-year-old worker died in a wall collapse during construction in December 2024.
A stolen car from Karnataka was seized in Thane, Maharashtra, after a high-speed chase during which the driver allegedly tried to run over police personnel.
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.
Police in Maharashtra have rescued two minor girl cousins from Uttar Pradesh, a month after they were abducted from the Beed district. The main accused was apprehended in UP after a coordinated interstate operation.
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