Mumbai: The crime branch of the Mumbai Police has apprehended seven individuals from an ‘international gang’ purportedly associated with underworld figure Chhota Shakeel, in relation to the kidnapping and assault of a drug dealer and his associate for extortion purposes, officials reported on Wednesday. The drug dealer, known as Sajid Electricwala from Surat, was held...
Two days after Uddhav Thackeray shared a humorous moment regarding the need for unity between the two Shiv Senas, it was time for Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to deliver a few witty remarks. A few unexpected comments during the ongoing monsoon session led Fadnavis to ignite speculation about potential political maneuvers that may or...
On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, the Juvenile Justice Board announced that the 17-year-old boy charged with driving a Porsche while intoxicated and causing the deaths of two individuals last year in Pune will be tried as a juvenile. The tragic event, which garnered national attention, occurred in the Kalyani Nagar area on May 19, 2024,...
On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed that every Indian is thrilled with this recognition. He noted that when we refer to the illustrious Maratha Empire, we connect it with effective governance and a focus on social welfare, as the ‘Maratha Military Landscapes of India’ have been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, marking...
Maharashtra MLA Sanjay Shirsat, representing Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena, has addressed the controversy following the viral video of him smoking a cigarette next to what seems to be a bag filled with cash in his bedroom. The footage, which surfaced late Wednesday, ignited a political uproar, particularly after Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut asserted...
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered strict measures against those implicated in the alleged stripping of female students at a school to verify if they were menstruating, as stated by minister Girish Mahajan on Thursday. The minister informed the legislative assembly that the Chief Minister has initiated an investigation into the incident that...
In the midst of the political conflict regarding the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi government’s accusations of Hindi imposition, Maharashtra Minister Ashish Shelar on Sunday drew a parallel between the suffering caused by the Pahalgam terror attack, where Hindus were murdered under the guise of religion, and the violence faced by individuals being “assaulted” due to...
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 21 In celebration of World Music Day, the Maharashtra government’s Department of Cultural Affairs hosted the Maharashtra Radio Festival 2025 along with the Maharashtra Asha Radio Gaurav Awards 2025. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis was present at the event, where he discussed the significant role of radio in providing a platform...