News for 'Maharashtra'

Inter-state Liquor Racket Busted in Thane, Maharashtra: Rs 32 Lakh Seized

Inter-state Liquor Racket Busted in Thane, Maharashtra: Rs 32 Lakh Seized

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

The Maharashtra Excise Department dismantled a major inter-state illicit liquor racket operating in Thane district, seizing contraband valued at Rs 32 lakh after conducting multiple raids.

Pune Child Rape-Murder: SIT To Investigate Brutal Crime

Pune Child Rape-Murder: SIT To Investigate Brutal Crime

Rediff.com6 days ago

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in the Pune district of Maharashtra, following widespread outrage over the heinous crime.

Anil Deshmukh Urges Implementation Of Shakti Act

Anil Deshmukh Urges Implementation Of Shakti Act

Rediff.com6 days ago

Former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh calls for the immediate implementation of the Shakti Act following the rape and murder of two minors in Pune district, criticising the government's failure to ensure the safety of women and children.

Ambadas Danve, not Uddhav, is Shiv Sena-UBT's legislative council nominee

Ambadas Danve, not Uddhav, is Shiv Sena-UBT's legislative council nominee

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance in Maharashtra is showing signs of strain as both Shiv Sena (UBT) and Congress have announced their intention to field candidates for the upcoming legislative council elections.

Haryana leads informal job growth, Gujarat sees sharp contraction in 2025

Haryana leads informal job growth, Gujarat sees sharp contraction in 2025

Rediff.com1 days ago

Haryana recorded the fastest growth in unincorporated non-agricultural employment among major Indian states in 2025, with a 29.8 per cent increase to 3.1 million workers, while Gujarat experienced the sharpest contraction, declining by 12.6 per cent to 8 million.

Marathi must for all commercial passenger vehicle drivers: Maha minister

Marathi must for all commercial passenger vehicle drivers: Maha minister

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik has mandated that all commercial passenger vehicle drivers in the state must possess a working knowledge of Marathi, warning of strict action against those who refuse to comply.

Maharashtra Govt Launches Helpline for Stranded Residents in Middle East

Maharashtra Govt Launches Helpline for Stranded Residents in Middle East

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

The Maharashtra government has launched an emergency WhatsApp helpline for state residents stranded in the Middle East due to airspace closures amid the US-Israel-Iran conflict. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is monitoring the situation and coordinating with central agencies.

Outrage after security breach at Maharashtra exam centre leads to student assault

Outrage after security breach at Maharashtra exam centre leads to student assault

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

A man assaulted a female student at an SSC exam centre in Ashti, Maharashtra, raising concerns about security and prompting outrage from parents.

Pressure Mounts on Maharashtra Women's Commission Chief Over Numerologist's Rape Case

Pressure Mounts on Maharashtra Women's Commission Chief Over Numerologist's Rape Case

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Opposition parties are demanding the resignation of Maharashtra State Women's Commission chairperson Rupali Chakankar due to her alleged connections with a self-proclaimed numerologist, Ashok Kharat, who has been arrested for rape and exploitation.

Maharashtra student drowns, another missing off Chennai coast

Maharashtra student drowns, another missing off Chennai coast

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

A student from Maharashtra drowned and another went missing after entering the sea in Chennai. The Maharashtra government is coordinating with Tamil Nadu authorities for search and rescue efforts.

Fadnavis unveils 'missing link' on Mumbai-Pune Expressway amid massive jams

Fadnavis unveils 'missing link' on Mumbai-Pune Expressway amid massive jams

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Maharashtra's Chief Minister inaugurated the 'Missing Link' project on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, designed to bypass a steep mountain pass, reduce travel time, and boost economic activity.

Mumbai's iconic Air India building set to become Maha govt hub soon

Mumbai's iconic Air India building set to become Maha govt hub soon

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

The Maharashtra government is nearing the acquisition of the Air India building in south Mumbai after the Finance Department transferred Rs 1,600 crore to the Public Works Department. The agreement with Air India Assets Holding Limited is expected to be signed within two weeks, providing much-needed office space for state government departments.

8 Hottest Places On Earth Are In India This April!

8 Hottest Places On Earth Are In India This April!

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

The scorching summer heat is frying these Indian towns and cities.

Spiritual preacher aplogises over Shivaji Maharaj remarks

Spiritual preacher aplogises over Shivaji Maharaj remarks

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Dhirendra Shastri, head of Bageshwar Dham, has apologised for his remarks on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj after facing backlash in Maharashtra. He claimed his comments were twisted on social media and clarified his stance on dedicating children to the RSS.

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Felicitates T20 World Champions Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Felicitates T20 World Champions Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis felicitated the Mumbai duo of Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube, who were part of India's T20 World Cup-winning team, in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Maharashtra Official Nabbed for Allegedly Taking Bribe to Clear Caste Certificates

Maharashtra Official Nabbed for Allegedly Taking Bribe to Clear Caste Certificates

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

A woman official from the Scheduled Tribes certificate scrutiny committee has been arrested in Thane for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe to clear caste verification files.

Tamil Nadu, UP, Maharashtra Advance in Kabaddi Championship

Tamil Nadu, UP, Maharashtra Advance in Kabaddi Championship

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Tamil Nadu, Chandigarh, Services, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Indian Railways and Bihar have qualified for the quarter-finals of the 72nd Senior men's National Kabaddi Championship.

Maharashtra Police Seize Opium, Arrest One in Thane District

Maharashtra Police Seize Opium, Arrest One in Thane District

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Police in Thane, Maharashtra, seized dry opium worth Rs 38 lakh from a car and a pickup van, arresting one person and launching a search for another suspect.

Tamil Nadu Secure U-19 Table Tennis Championship

Tamil Nadu Secure U-19 Table Tennis Championship

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Tamil Nadu defeated Maharashtra 3-1 to win the U-19 boys' team title at the UTT Inter-State Junior and Youth National Table Tennis Championships.

Uttarakhand Man Drowns in Maharashtra Lake

Uttarakhand Man Drowns in Maharashtra Lake

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

A 23-year-old man from Uttarakhand drowned in Ravanwadi lake in Bhandara district after a boating accident.

Infamous Criminal Nabbed For Mobile Shop Burglary In Beed

Infamous Criminal Nabbed For Mobile Shop Burglary In Beed

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

A criminal with 50 cases registered against him in Maharashtra and Gujarat has been arrested by the Beed crime branch for alleged burglary at a mobile shop.

Great Mothers Who Shaped Famous Indians

Great Mothers Who Shaped Famous Indians

Rediff.com49 minutes ago

Who were the mothers who shaped Mahatma Gandhi, Sachin Tendulkar, Narendra Modi and other well-known Indians?

Donation Accounting Row Hits Latur Religious Event

Donation Accounting Row Hits Latur Religious Event

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

A controversy has erupted in Latur, Maharashtra, over the accounting of donations collected for a religious event, with organisers alleging irregularities and filing a complaint with the police.

Three Arrested for Kidnapping Minor Girl in Maharashtra

Three Arrested for Kidnapping Minor Girl in Maharashtra

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Three men in their 20s were arrested for allegedly kidnapping a minor girl in Latur district, Maharashtra. The suspects were apprehended within an hour of the complaint.

Why Tata Trusts Board Meeting Was Cancelled

Why Tata Trusts Board Meeting Was Cancelled

Rediff.com22 hours ago

A crucial Tata Trusts board meeting was unexpectedly postponed, highlighting internal conflicts over veto power, Tata Sons listing, and trustee eligibility, raising concerns about the stability of the $180 billion conglomerate.

Thane Stabbing: Note Referencing 'Lone Wolf' Attack Found

Thane Stabbing: Note Referencing 'Lone Wolf' Attack Found

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

A note referencing 'lone wolf' attacks and the Islamic State was found at the home of a man arrested for allegedly attacking two security guards in Thane, Maharashtra. The accused, who lived in the US for several years, appeared to have undergone 'self-radicalisation'.

Thane Stabbing: Note Referencing 'Lone Wolf' Attack Found

Thane Stabbing: Note Referencing 'Lone Wolf' Attack Found

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

A note referencing 'lone wolf' attacks and the Islamic State was discovered at the home of a man arrested for allegedly stabbing two security guards in Thane, Maharashtra, after questioning their religion.

Marathi now must for Maha auto, taxi drivers; special drive from May 1

Marathi now must for Maha auto, taxi drivers; special drive from May 1

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Maharashtra minister Pratap Sarnaik announced a special verification drive from May 1 to August 15 to enforce the decision making Marathi mandatory for auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers in the state, during which no punitive action will be taken.

Delhi Sees Rise In Crimes Against Foreigners: NCRB Data

Delhi Sees Rise In Crimes Against Foreigners: NCRB Data

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi recorded the highest number of crimes against foreigners in India in 2024, according to the latest NCRB data. The city reported 64 cases, a rise from 63 in the previous year, and accounted for almost the entire share of crimes against foreigners reported in union territories.

Mumbai Police Form Sit To Investigate Fake Birth Certificates

Mumbai Police Form Sit To Investigate Fake Birth Certificates

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Mumbai Police have formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate cases of alleged fake birth certificates obtained through forged documents in the city.

Elderly Couple's Bodies Found In Thane District

Elderly Couple's Bodies Found In Thane District

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

The bodies of an elderly couple, reported missing last week, were discovered on a roadside in Thane district, Maharashtra. Police have registered a case of accidental death and are investigating the circumstances.

Nida Khan, key accused in TCS harassment case, arrested in Maha

Nida Khan, key accused in TCS harassment case, arrested in Maha

Rediff.com2 days ago

Nida Khan, an accused in the Nashik TCS sexual harassment and religious coercion case, has been arrested in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. She is accused of targeting employees in a WhatsApp group, pressuring them to pray and eat non-vegetarian food, and advising women employees to adhere to Islamic traditions.

How Sahil Jadhav Clinched Bronze At Archery World Cup

How Sahil Jadhav Clinched Bronze At Archery World Cup

Rediff.com14 hours ago

Sahil Jadhav, the reigning World University Games champion, secured his first Archery World Cup medal, a bronze in the compound men's event at Stage 2 in Shanghai, defeating Denmark's Martin Damsbo.

BCCI eye Sairaj Bahutule as India's spin bowling coach amid post-Ashwin transition

BCCI eye Sairaj Bahutule as India's spin bowling coach amid post-Ashwin transition

Rediff.com1 days ago

Former India spinner Sairaj Bahutule is likely to join Team India as spin bowling coach after senior management recommended his appointment to the BCCI.

Crucial Tata Trusts Board Meeting On May 8

Crucial Tata Trusts Board Meeting On May 8

Rediff.com5 days ago

The top agenda of the meeting includes a review of Tata Trusts representation on the Tata Sons board.

Ex-Beed Collector Arrested Over Land Compensation Scam

Ex-Beed Collector Arrested Over Land Compensation Scam

Rediff.com2 days ago

Former Collector of Beed district, Avinash Pathak, has been arrested in connection with a Rs 241 crore land acquisition compensation scam. The arrest was made by a Special Investigation Team of the Beed police in Latur.

Man Killed In Thane Dispute; 20 Booked

Man Killed In Thane Dispute; 20 Booked

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Police in Thane have registered a case against approximately 20 individuals for allegedly killing a 60-year-old man following a dispute in the Dombivli area of Maharashtra's Thane district.

Tamil Nadu, West Bengal Reach UTT Table Tennis Semifinals

Tamil Nadu, West Bengal Reach UTT Table Tennis Semifinals

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam, and Maharashtra secured their spots in the boys' team event semifinals at the UTT Inter-State Junior and Youth National Table Tennis Championships.

TCS Employee Arrested In Religious Conversion, Harassment Case

TCS Employee Arrested In Religious Conversion, Harassment Case

Rediff.com1 days ago

A female employee of TCS in Nashik has been arrested in connection with a case involving alleged religious conversion and sexual harassment of female colleagues. Nida Khan was apprehended after weeks of being in hiding. The Nashik police are investigating multiple cases of molestation and harassment at the TCS unit.

Bihar Parents Claim Children Were Targeted Due To Their Faith

Bihar Parents Claim Children Were Targeted Due To Their Faith

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Parents in Bihar allege their children were wrongly accused of being trafficked and were instead travelling to madrassas for education, claiming religious bias in the case.