The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) is investigating a bogus religious trust in Beed that received funds from a controversial international organisation, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced.
Self-styled 'godman' and numerologist Ashok Kharat has been arrested in Nashik on charges of sexual assault and black magic, setting off a political storm. How did he manage to operate undetected for so long?
A teacher in a Zilla Parishad school in Maharashtra has been arrested for allegedly molesting girl students over several months. The incidents came to light after a student confided in a school cook.
A truck driver was seriously injured after being allegedly assaulted following a dispute at a hotel along the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway in Palghar district.
Police in Maharashtra have arrested three individuals in connection with an attempted break-in at a jewellery store in the Palghar district. The suspects were apprehended in Thane city following an investigation that included CCTV footage analysis.
A 34-year-old man, wanted in connection with a murder in Punjab, was arrested in a joint operation by the police in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra.
The Mumbai Cricket Association will also name Wankhede Stadium gates after legends Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar and Diana Edulji.
A teacher in Bhandara district, Maharashtra, has been arrested for allegedly molesting girl students and showing them obscene videos. The incidents occurred over several months, leading to his suspension and police custody.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the establishment of 25 centres of excellence and 96 sports development hubs to increase athlete participation from the state in the 2036 Olympic Games.
Maharashtra Minister Pankaj Bhoyar reports a decline in dowry-related crimes over the past five years, attributing it to intensified government efforts through vigilance committees and special probe teams.
A teenager has been detained after allegedly stabbing his uncle and cousin to death during a wedding procession in Wardha district, Maharashtra, due to a long-standing land dispute.
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.
The Maharashtra government has announced a flexible work time initiative for women state government employees working in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The 'Come Early, Go Early' initiative will allow women employees flexible reporting times and earlier departure times.
A man from Beed, Maharashtra, has been arrested for allegedly posing as a government official and defrauding women by promising them benefits under various government schemes. The accused used the money to fund his alcohol addiction.
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.
Amidst the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict, the Maharashtra government is arranging evacuation flights to bring home 164 citizens stranded in the UAE due to airspace closures, offering a crucial lifeline and support.
A local court in Mumbai has accepted the police's closure report in the alleged Rs 25,000 crore scam at the Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank (MSCB), giving a clean chit to the late deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar and other accused.
Seven Class X students of a hostel in Igatpuri, Nashik, have been booked for allegedly sexually abusing junior students. The hostel superintendent has also been booked for failing to take action after being informed of the abuse.
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.
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.
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.
A 23-year-old man from Uttarakhand drowned in Ravanwadi lake in Bhandara district after a boating accident.
A 39-year-old history-sheeter has been arrested for allegedly firing at a man at a petrol pump in Thane, Maharashtra, following a previous dispute. The accused was apprehended and is now in police custody.
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.
Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bengal, and Arunachal Pradesh recorded victories in their respective matches at the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship held in Rajgir.
A fourth-year BA LLB student at Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU) in Nagpur has been booked for allegedly ragging her junior roommate, following a complaint filed by a professor.
Karnataka emerged as the overall champions at the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games, securing 23 gold medals.
Chhattisgarh women's football team won gold at the Khelo India Tribal Games, defeating Jharkhand 1-0. Other highlights include Jharkhand's Shiv Kumar Soren's double in athletics and Karnataka leading the medal tally.
Madhurima Sawant and Sonal Patil secured upset victories over seeded opponents in the first round of the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Open Endurance ITF tennis tournament. Other Indian players also advanced to the next round.
The Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai received a bomb threat via email during the budget session, leading to a security search and evacuation. Authorities deemed the threat a hoax after finding nothing suspicious.
Karnataka emerged as the overall champions at the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games, securing 23 gold medals. The event saw participation from 30 states and union territories, with Odisha and Jharkhand following in the medal tally.
The absence of NCP-SP leaders from a key Maha Vikas Aghadi meeting in Maharashtra has ignited concerns about opposition unity ahead of the crucial budget session and upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.
Karnataka's swimming team dominated the opening day of the Khelo India Tribal Games, securing five gold medals, with Dhoneesh N and Mehanjali leading the charge.
Tamil Nadu's Rajesh Ramesh won gold in the 400m men's Race A at the Indian Open, clocking a personal best. Vithya Ramraj won the women's 400m Race A.
The 87th Inter-State Sub-Junior and Cadet National Table Tennis Championships begin in Gandhidham, with 32 teams competing for the boys U-15 title. West Bengal enters as the favourite, while other states like Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra are expected to challenge.
Four Indian players progressed to the second round of the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Open Endurance Women's USD 15,000 ITF tournament. Other international players also secured victories in the first round.
Traditional powerhouses PSPB and RSPB began their campaigns strongly at the 87th UTT Senior National Table Tennis Championships, securing dominant victories and moving closer to the knockout stage.
A Shiv Sena legislator has expressed serious concerns about the deteriorating law and order situation in Nanded, Maharashtra, following a series of murders and reports of widespread illegal firearms and extortion.
A senior official of the Maharashtra education board was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for accepting a bribe from a contractor in Navi Mumbai.
A 48-year-old real estate agent has been arrested in Palghar, Maharashtra, for allegedly grabbing and illegally selling another person's land. The accused, Surendra Pratap Singh, faces multiple charges including cheating and criminal intimidation.
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