A bus carrying a wedding party crashed in Gondia district, Maharashtra, resulting in one death and four injuries. The accident occurred early Thursday morning as the group was returning from a wedding in Madhya Pradesh.
Thane police arrested two individuals in Bhiwandi and seized mephedrone worth 22 lakh. The arrests were made after a search of two men acting suspiciously near a school. Investigations are ongoing to find the source and intended recipients of the drugs.
Three individuals were arrested for the alleged murder of a man in Palghar, Maharashtra, leading to the apprehension of three more wanted individuals connected to other crimes.
A 34-year-old man was allegedly murdered by his neighbour in Thane, Maharashtra, following a dispute over fetching water from a shared tap.
A BJP functionary in Latur, Maharashtra, attempted suicide after being passed over for a nominated corporator position in the municipal corporation, highlighting internal party tensions.
An assistant engineer with the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) in Raigad has been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1.5 lakh.
Unidentified individuals broke into a temple in Thane, Maharashtra, stealing a donation box containing approximately 10,000. Police are investigating the theft, reviewing CCTV footage and have registered a case against the unknown perpetrators.
The Maharashtra government has introduced the Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Bill 2026, which aims to prohibit religious conversions carried out through coercion, fraud, or marriage, with stringent penalties for violations.
'This daylight robbery of elections is happening in the commercial capital of India, Mumbai city, so you can imagine what they will do to win elections in the interiors of India.'
A government employee in Thane, Maharashtra, was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly accepting a bribe to provide land-related records.
The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly congratulated the Indian men's cricket team for their T20 World Cup victory, acknowledging the team's discipline, teamwork, and confidence.
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 The accused are said to have misled the registrar's office and used outdated land records to illegally transfer plots in Shahpur taluka.
Police in Navi Mumbai have registered a case against two individuals for allegedly disposing of hazardous chemicals in an open area, raising concerns about environmental and health risks.
Transporters across Maharashtra have announced a statewide strike to protest against e-challans and other issues, potentially disrupting transport services including school buses and commercial vehicles.
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.
The crime branch had arrested Aditya Gayaki (19), Siddharth Yenpure (20), Samarth Pomaji (18), Swapnil Sakat (23) and Asaram Fasale, who had allegedly provided a scooter and other logistic support and weapons to the shooter, the official said.
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.
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.
The Bombay High Court questioned the rule of law in Maharashtra, criticizing the Chief Minister's silence regarding a minister's son who is absconding after being named in a criminal case. The court was hearing a pre-arrest bail application related to a violent clash during municipal elections.
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.
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.
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.
The man, identified as Suraj, a native of Maharashtra and residing in Salem, collapsed after complaining of chest pain. According to the police, he had gone to see Vijay.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis orchestrated a significant victory for the BJP in the recent civic polls, solidifying his position as a key strategist and influential leader within the party.
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 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.
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 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 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.
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.
Arshin Kulkarni struck a run-a-ball 114 while Ramakrishna Ghosh made a stunning 27-ball 64 not out to set up Maharashtra's comprehensive 128-run win over Mumbai in their Vijay Hazare Trophy Group C match, in Jaipur, on Saturday.
An accused in the Rohit Shetty house firing case has requested temporary bail to attend his wedding in Agra, scheduled for March 11. The court will hear the plea on Tuesday.
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