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Five members of Maharashtra gang held for gold robbery in Tanuku

The West Godavari police have arrested five members of a gang and recovered 8 kg of gold from them in Sangli district of Maharashtra, in connection with a robbery from the house-cum-store of a gold trader and financier in Tanuku town. On September 12, the gang led by Nithin Pandu Ranga…

The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023

Maratha quota agitation | All-party meet on Maratha quota asks activist Jarange to withdraw his indefinite fast

“Police have stepped up security at the residence of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in Nagpur in view of the ongoing agitation in parts of the State over the Maratha reservation demand,” an official said on November 1.

The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023

"Eknath Shinde will take a proper decision on the Maratha reservation": Maharashtra minister assures protestors

Assuring reservation activist Manoj Patil, who ended his strike on Tuesday, of the government's support, Maharashtra Minister Uday Samant exuded confidence that the Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led government will take a proper decision on the issue of the Maratha reservation.

Dynamite News · Nov 1, 2023

Maratha reservation: Action under section 307 against those indulging in violence, setting properties on fire, says dy CM Devendra Fadnavis

MUMBAI: Maharashtra deputy chief miniter Devendra Fadnavis who holds the home portfolio on Tuesday announced that cases will be filed under Section 307 of the IPC (attempt to murder) against those who have indulged in violence and arson.

The Times of India · Oct 31, 2023

Maratha quota stir | Situation under control in Beed; 49 people arrested

Police have arrested 49 people in connection with the violence in Maharashtra’s Beed district during the ongoing agitation for Maratha reservation, an official said. A curfew was imposed in parts of Beed district after a series of incidents of violence and arson targeting properties of politicians.

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

MES claims Maharashtra Ministers will participate in ‘Black Day’

Claims of Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti leaders that some Maharashtra Ministers will participate in the ‘Black Day’ on Karnataka Rajyotsava day, to oppose the unification of the State in Belagavi on November 1, has come under fire from Kannada organisations.

The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023

Gates of Babli Barrage across Godavari river closed after 120 days

Engineers of Maharashtra, Telangana, and Central Water Commission closed the Babli Barrage gates on Sunday, after keeping them open for 120 days

The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023

BJP trying to weaken Mumbai; only Shiv Sena can stop them in Maharashtra: Uddhav Thackeray

MUMBAI: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday accused that the BJP of undermining Mumbai's significance and facilitating the relocation of businesses and industries to Gujarat.

The Times of India · Oct 28, 2023

Fast unto death across Maharashtra, says pro-Maratha quota activist

Despite his declining health, pro-Maratha quota campaigner Manoj Jarange Patil escalated his protest by urging community members to initiate a fast unto death

The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023

Odourless, tasteless, lethal: thallium as a murder weapon

In Mahagaon village, two women allegedly killed five family members by lacing their food with poison. The string of murders in Maharashtra, which have left the police shocked and the village fearful

The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023