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Maharashtra rains: Amit Shah dials CM Fadnavis, assures all help

Mumbai weather today: Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis about the state's heavy rainfall situation. He assured the Chief Minister of all possible assistance from the central government during their phone call. Mumbai experienced torrential rain, causing disruptions to local train services and inconveniencing…

The Economic Times · Jul 8

Mumbai school, college & office holiday July 7: How long will the closure continue as IMD issues red alert for heavy rain? Here's what authorities have said

Mumbai schools and colleges closed on July 7: Mumbai is bracing for more intense rainfall as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Red Alert for the city and surrounding districts. BMC schools and colleges will remain closed on July 7, with authorities indicating that the closure could be…

The Economic Times · Jul 6

13 people dead as record-breaking rains batter Mumbai

Mumbai rains today: Maharashtra is grappling with record-breaking rainfall, leading to 13 fatalities in Mumbai, Palghar, and Raigad over the past few days. The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Mumbai and surrounding areas, warning of continued heavy to extremely heavy downpours. Lonavala recorded a staggering 670…

The Economic Times · Jul 6

Extortion syndicates based abroad behind firing incidents in Maharashtra: CM Fadnavis

Organized extortion syndicates operating from abroad are orchestrating firing incidents in Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis revealed. These groups use VPNs and virtual numbers to threaten individuals and hire local criminals for attacks when demands are not met. The government is working with the Centre to apprehend those involved and…

The Economic Times · Jun 30

Govt to amend Mumbai Police Act to plug loopholes misused by dance bars: Maha CM Devendra Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced plans to amend the Mumbai Police Act during the ongoing monsoon session to prevent dance bar operators from exploiting legal loopholes. The amendment aims to ensure licenses are issued strictly under dance bar provisions, closing avenues for operators to bypass regulations. Fadnavis also addressed…

The Economic Times · Jun 30

I don't have wings, so no question of anybody clipping them: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis, asserts support of BJP leaders

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis dismissed Uddhav Thackeray's "Operation Devendra" remarks, stating he has the backing of the state's people and senior BJP leaders, making him unassailable. He also downplayed the political stir caused by their coincidental travel on the same flight, calling the speculation a "mad market." Fadnavis emphasized…

The Economic Times · Jun 28

Pune realtor murder: Accused duo deleted all logs and recycle bins before and after crime

Pune police intensified their investigation into realtor Ketan Agarwal's murder after discovering the accused, Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary, deleted all phone chats. The couple, reportedly in constant contact for months, confessed to plotting and executing the murder at Lohagad Fort.

The Economic Times · Jun 26

"Is this a reason to kill someone?": Ketan Agarwal Pune murder case takes a shocking turn as 'wig' angle emerges

Ketan Agarwal case: A shocking twist has emerged in the Ketan Agarwal murder case, with reports suggesting his use of a hair patch may have fueled tensions with fiancée Siya Goyal. While the family denies this as a motive, police are investigating a conspiracy where Siya and co-accused Chetan Chaudhary…

The Economic Times · Jun 26

'Something beyond imagination': Maharashtra CM Fadnavis expresses shock over Ketan Agrawal's murder

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday expressed shock over the allleged murder of businessman Ketan Agrawal and said that society must consider what kind of environment needs to be created so that such cruel thoughts do not develop in children.

The Economic Times · Jun 26

After Sena turncoat’s threat to journalists, Eknath Shinde seeks apology

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Dina Patil is facing criticism after he allegedly threatened TV journalists during a press interaction in Mumbai on Thursday. The episode has prompted Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to urge Patil to apologise, while Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis warned that anyone making threats would face consequences.

Newslaundry · Jun 26