The Latest Breaking News from Maharashtra

New cyber threats catch India’s IT capital, Bengaluru, unawares

Hoax bomb threat email sent to Bengaluru schools in Dec. 1, 2022, sent panic through the city; police suspect new form of cyber terrorism; schools beef up security, call for State-level cyber security architecture.

The Hindu · Dec 15, 2023

Maharashtra Assembly Speaker rejects discussion on Pune, Chandrapur Lok Sabha byelections

Maharashtra Assembly Speaker dismisses Prithviraj Chavan's demand for State's stance on conducting byelections in Pune and Chandrapur Lok Sabha constituencies.

The Hindu · Dec 14, 2023

Bhujbal vs Jarange Patil verbal duel escalates amid Maratha quota stir

Maharashtra Minister Chhagan Bhujbal alleged there was a threat to his life from Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil, who demanded Bhujbal not be given more powers.

The Hindu · Dec 13, 2023

Maharashtra: Only 402 complaints before interfaith marriages panel; scrap 'love jihad' committee, demands SP MLA Rais Shaikh

NAGPUR: The Maharashtra government’s Interfaith Marriage Family Coordination Committee, set up by the women and child development (WCD) department in December 2022 has received complaints about only 402 cases of interfaith marriages in one year, according to information from the WCD department given to Samajwadi Party MLA Rais Shaikh.

The Times of India · Dec 10, 2023

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde commends BJP’s election triumph as testament to Modi’s welfare initiatives

CM Shinde hails BJP's win in 5 States as recognition of PM Modi's welfare initiatives; inspects cleanliness drive in Mumbai; Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Raut calls it a "drama".

The Hindu · Dec 9, 2023

After coastal Karnataka, people in Maharashtra’s Konkan region demand merger of Konkan Railway with Indian Railways

People in Coastal Karnataka and Konkan region of Maharashtra demand merger of Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd. (KRCL) with Indian Railways due to lack of funds. Konkan Vikas Samiti and Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg MP wrote to Railway Minister, highlighting KRCL's inadequacies and financial constraints, and demanding its merger for seamless travel, dedicated freight…

The Hindu · Dec 9, 2023

13 arrested in ISIS terror conspiracy case following NIA raids in Maharashtra, Karnataka

A total of 13 people were arrested in the ISIS terror conspiracy case from Maharashtra's Pune on Saturday following searches by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) at 44 locations in Karnataka and Maharashtra. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Dec 9, 2023

NIA cracks down on Islamic State module in 2 States, arrests 15

13 people arrested in Pune in ISIS terror conspiracy case following searches by NIA at 44 locations in Karnataka & Maharashtra. Raids conducted in close coordination with police forces of both states. Accused pledged to violent extremist ideology of Al-Qaeda & ISIS, formed terrorist gang & recruited youth to wage…

The Hindu · Dec 9, 2023

HC raps Maharashtra govt. for letting medicine budget lapse

Maharashtra govt pulled up for not releasing/spending entire budgetary allocation for drugs/medical equip. HC asked govt to explain why not released/used, and directed to file affidavit by Feb. 1, 2024. Also asked to expedite recruitment to fill up hospital vacancies.

The Hindu · Dec 9, 2023

Will review cases, police only used ‘mild force’ in Jalna against Maratha reservation protestors, says Fadnavis

Maharashtra Deputy CM Fadnavis says govt to review cases against Maratha quota protesters, take appropriate action. 79 police personnel & 50 persons injured in fracas. Govt to review cases instead of blanket withdrawal demanded by Jarange-Patil. Govt given Dec 24 deadline to grant Maratha quota.

The Hindu · Dec 9, 2023