Top Indian athletes, including Animesh Kujur and Praveen Chithravel, are set to compete in the inaugural National Indoor Championships in Bhubaneswar, viewing it as crucial preparation for the Asian Games.
Police in Thane have registered a case against five individuals, including a former government employee, for allegedly transferring state-owned land using forged documents. The accused are said to have misled the registrar's office and used outdated land records to illegally transfer plots in Shahpur taluka.
Two members of the Pawar family, Sharad Pawar and his grandnephew Parth, are contesting Rajya Sabha seats from Maharashtra, marking a potential first where both serve simultaneously in Parliament.
A 39-year-old labourer in Thane, Maharashtra, has been arrested for allegedly murdering a waiter he suspected of having a relationship with his wife. The victim's body was found in a paddy field, and the accused confessed to the crime, citing suspicion of an affair as the motive.
IPL 2026 will feel like a fresh start for players like Prithvi Shaw, Jofra Archer and Rishabh Pant, it's not only about numbers on the scoreboard anymore but it's about getting their story back on track.
A 52-year-old man has been arrested in Maharashtra for allegedly shooting at a grocer's father over a dispute related to his son's love marriage.
Top Indian athletes, including Animesh Kujur and Praveen Chithravel, are set to compete in the inaugural National Indoor Championships, using the event as preparation for the Asian Games later this year.
The London High Court has rejected Nirav Modi's petition to reopen his extradition case, citing the Indian government's assurances regarding his treatment in India as a key factor in their decision.
A 42-year-old college employee in Thane, Maharashtra, allegedly committed suicide by jumping from the fourth floor of the college building after a meeting regarding disciplinary issues.
A hospital in Thane, India, has been found operating an unauthorised IVF centre, leading to its closure and a city-wide inspection of all IVF and sonography facilities.
Nine individuals, including a government medical officer and four police officers, have been arrested in Jalgaon for allegedly conspiring to fraudulently claim insurance money by faking a road accident death.
Delhi Police have arrested a sharpshooter linked to the Rohit Godara-Jitender Gogi gang, wanted in connection with a grenade attack on nightclubs in Gurugram and on the run since 2024.
India is set to host its first-ever National Indoor Athletics Championship in Bhubaneswar, marking a significant step towards hosting the World Indoor Athletics Championships in 2028. The event will feature a 200m track and various field events, providing a novel experience for Indian athletes.
The Congress party has announced its support for Nationalist Congress Party (SP) chief Sharad Pawar as the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Maharashtra.
Thane police have arrested a man involved in numerous burglaries and recovered a significant amount of stolen gold ornaments.
A 64-year-old man from Thane was allegedly defrauded of 1.56 crore by cybercriminals using a 'digital arrest' scam, involving forged documents and constant surveillance.
NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar has questioned whether VSR Ventures owner V K Singh is attempting to blame the pilot for the Learjet crash that killed Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and four others in January. Pawar cites media reports about Singh's purported submission to the CID, raising concerns about the investigation's transparency.
A special NIA court in Mumbai has denied Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case accused Hany Babu permission to visit Kerala, citing previous similar rejections and readily available medical facilities in Mumbai.
The Congress party has suspended 12 newly-elected councillors in Maharashtra's Ambernath Municipal Council and its block president for forming an alliance with the BJP after recent civic polls. The BJP, along with the Congress and NCP, secured a majority in the council, despite Shiv Sena being the single largest party.
The Bombay High Court has criticised the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) for failing to process the exit permit of a US national facing religious conversion charges, despite a court order allowing him to travel.
A 13-year-old boy in Thane, Maharashtra, allegedly died by suicide due to fear of being scolded by his parents for his behavior at school.
Soha Ali Khan's visit to the Maharashtra government headquarters in Mumbai sparked speculation about her podcast guests and involvement in a public health initiative.
A deputy commissioner of state tax (GST) and a private individual were arrested for allegedly seeking and accepting a bribe of Rs 20 lakh in Nashik, Maharashtra. An assistant commissioner is also wanted in connection with the case.
An RTO agent in Thane was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe from an individual seeking a two-wheeler learner's licence.
Authorities in Mumbai are investigating an email threatening bomb attacks on key buildings, including the Vidhan Bhavan and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). Security has been heightened, and officials are working to trace the origin of the threat.
India's privatisation push, once projected as a cornerstone of economic reform, has suffered another setback, with the Centre set to call off the IDBI Bank stake sale, highlighting the political and structural constraints shaping the country's disinvestment policy, experts say.
Sunetra Pawar, wife of the late Ajit Pawar, has been unanimously elected as the leader of the NCP legislature party in Maharashtra and is set to become the state's first woman Deputy Chief Minister.
It isn't easy for a girl from Gopal Nagar to chase a dream. But Pinky was extremely determined. A force unto herself, she was going to go places. Literally. Till it abruptly ended one morning on the tarmac at Baramati airport.
The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Thane has awarded 47.28 lakh in compensation to a man who sustained severe injuries and physical disability after being struck by a speeding motorcycle in 2017.
A 45-year-old man in Thane, Maharashtra, died by suicide after being blackmailed by cyber criminals who threatened to circulate morphed obscene photographs of him on social media. The victim had been forced to transfer large sums of money before his death.
A look back at Ajit Pawar's visit to Gulmandi market in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, where he sampled local snacks and interacted with shopkeepers.
A blast at an explosives factory in Nagpur, India, resulted in 19 deaths. A state minister suspects negligence and announces compensation for the victims' families. An investigation is underway to determine accountability.
Eight people have been arrested for posing as police officers and robbing a man of 5,000 in a currency exchange scam near Kalyan railway station.
A 25-year-old student in Nanded, Maharashtra, died by suicide, prompting police to book a local NCP leader for alleged abetment. The student's father claims the hostel owner repeatedly pressured her over unpaid fees.
A coaching class director in Nagpur has been arrested in connection with the alleged Class 12 Chemistry paper leak reported on February 26. The investigation is ongoing to uncover the full extent of the malpractice.
A man in Jalgaon district allegedly shot and killed a married woman he was in love with before taking his own life, police said.
Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw and his fiancee Akriti Agarwal visited Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain to offer prayers. Shaw expressed his joy and optimism for future World Cup wins for India, following their recent T20 World Cup victory. He is set to play for Delhi Capitals in the upcoming IPL season.
A dispute over toilet keys escalated into a physical altercation between two groups of women near Badlapur railway station in Thane district, Maharashtra. Police are investigating the incident after a video went viral.
The BJP protesters, carrying placards and raising slogans, slammed the Congress and its leader, Rahul Gandhi, calling them "traitors" for allegedly tarnishing the nation's image.
Eyewitnesses identified Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar at the site of a plane crash in Pune district by his wristwatch. The crash of the Learjet resulted in multiple fatalities, including the pilot, co-pilot, PSO, and flight attendant. An investigation is underway.
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