More than 2.07 crore Maharashtra SIR voter forms remained uncollected at the end of the enumeration exercise, bringing voter verification into focus before the state publishes its draft electoral roll. The scale is significant because Maharashtra has nearly 9.8 crore registered voters, while Mumbai SIR, Thane SIR and Pune SIR account for a large share of the pending forms. The Special Intensive Revision, conducted under the Election Commis

Nashik experienced two fresh earthquakes early Friday, August 14, extending a period of repeated seismic activity across northern Maharashtra. The Nashik earthquake August 14 sequence included magnitude 3.5 and 3.4 tremors, while authorities continue monitoring Nashik tremors, building risk and activity around Palghar. Nashik tremors continue before dawn According to reviewed data from the Nati

Shiromani Akali Dal president and former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal was injured in an attack near a gurdwara in Nanded, Maharashtra, on Thursday, August 13. Police detained the alleged attacker, while Badal was taken to a hospital for treatment. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered an investigation into the incident. Hospital Update After Nanded Attack

Gen Alpha school protests are drawing attention across India as children demand safer roads, enough teachers, clean drinking water, functioning toilets and reliable transport. From Uttar Pradesh to Maharashtra and Bihar, students are taking local problems directly to administrators and demanding action. CJP rise adds momentum to student activism The protests come after the Cockroach Janta Party

Zepto food safety Bengaluru action and the Blinkit licence suspension in Mumbai have put quick-commerce hygiene under sharper scrutiny. Karnataka officials sealed a Hoskote warehouse, while Maharashtra authorities acted against a Malad West facility after reporting serious food safety violations. Zepto warehouse sealed after Bengaluru inspection Karnataka’s Food Safety and Drug Administration

The UBT MPs merger case remains before the Supreme Court after Shiv Sena (UBT) challenged the Lok Sabha Speaker’s recognition of six of its MPs joining the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. The Speaker order remains effective, leaving the Shinde faction with 13 Lok Sabha MPs while the legal dispute continues. UBT plea Shiv Sena (UBT), through party leader Arvind Sawant, moved the Supreme Court aga

Maharashtra has prohibited the manufacture and sale of analogue or non-dairy paneer across the state as part of a wider campaign against food adulteration. Violators may face imprisonment of up to six months and a fine of up to Rs 1 lakh, depending on the seriousness of the offence. The order, issued by Maharashtra Food Safety Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, prohibits the manufacturing, processing, packing, storage, transportation, distribution,

At least nine people were killed after a portion of a four-storey residential building collapsed in Bhiwandi in Maharashtra’s Thane district late Thursday night. Rescue teams continued searching the debris on Friday as officials feared that more people could still be trapped beneath the concrete slabs. The building, comprising 48 rooms with 12 on each floor, reportedly collapsed at around 11:30 PM. Civic authorities had previously classified

  Maharashtra leaders Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde and Sharad Pawar have renewed efforts over the Karnataka border dispute, promising faster Supreme Court hearings, senior legal support and financial assistance for Marathi-speaking residents facing cases in border areas. Fadnavis, Shinde and Pawar unite over Karnataka border dispute Maharashtra’s government and senior political leaders have renewed their push on the long-running Maha

Mahayuti scores big in MLC elections The ruling Mahayuti alliance has registered a dominant victory in the Maharashtra Legislative Council elections, winning 16 of the 17 seats for which results were declared on Monday. The outcome has strengthened the position of the alliance led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in the state’s political landscape. Polling for the 17 Legislati

Uddhav Thackeray Rejects Congress Merger Claim As Sena UBT Faces Fresh Rift Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has firmly rejected speculation that his party may merge with the Congress, as internal tension grows after six Lok Sabha MPs skipped a crucial party meeting. Speaking in Mumbai during the 60th foundation day event of the undivided Shiv Sena, Th

Weak Attendance Triggers Fresh Split Speculation A major political setback appears to be unfolding within the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) after only three out of nine Lok Sabha MPs attended a crucial party meeting in New Delhi. The low attendance has intensified speculation about internal rebellion and po

Defection allegations spark political turbulence A fresh political storm has erupted within the Shiv Sena (UBT) camp led by Uddhav Thackeray, as allegations of possible defections among its Members of Parliament have triggered a high-stakes internal crisis. Senior leader

Controversy Over Exclusion of Deputy CM The inauguration of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue at Navi Mumbai International Airport has ignited political tensions within the MahaYuti alliance. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, the guardian minister of Thane district, was conspicuously absent from the event. Leaders of Shinde Sena, including Social Justice Minister Sanjay Shirsat, condemned the exclusi

Tensions were reported in Mumbai’s Mira Road area ahead of Bakrid after a dispute broke out over goats allegedly being kept inside a residential housing complex for sacrifice. The incident took place at Srishti Complex in Poonam Cluster-1 near Mira Road, where some residents and members of Hindu organisations objected to a temporary shed reportedly built to house sacrificial goats within the society premises. Following objections during the day, the temporary structure w

Maharashtra’s Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana beneficiaries may soon get relief if they are facing problems due to e-KYC errors. According to reports, the state government is considering giving eligible women another opportunity to correct mistakes in their electronic verification details. The move could help beneficiaries whose payments were delayed, stopped or affected because of wrong Aadhaar details, bank account mismatches, mobile number issues or incorrect information entered du

The opposition parties in Maharashtra have come out strongly in support of Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee, who has decided not to resign as the Chief Minister of West Bengal following her party's defeat in the assembly elections. Banerjee’s decision to stay in office has sparked significant political debate, with opposition leaders alleging that democratic processes were undermined during the polls and that central agencies were misused to influence the outcome.

PM Narendra Modi launches new Amrit Bharat Express trains, providing direct rail connectivity between Varanasi–Pune and Ayodhya–Mumbai to boost travel and tourism. Marking a major boost to India’s rail infrastructure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, flagged off two new Amrit Bharat Express trains from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, strengthening d

Mumbai: The ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral mapping in Maharashtra has shown disappointing results in urban areas, particularly in Mumbai, Thane, and Pune, while the tribal district of Gadchiroli has seen the highest participation. As per the Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) data, the Mumbai Suburban district recorded only 36.31% of electoral mapping, the lowest in the state and far below the state average of 64.77%. On the other hand, Gadchiroli has achieved

In a significant development, the Maharashtra Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, has approved a series of administrative and infrastructural reforms, including the creation of a new department dedicated to Information Technology (IT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The decision, part of the state’s "Viksit Maharashtra" vision, aims to accelerate the integration of emerging technologies and streamline public services. A central part of this initiative is the fo