Maharashtra Bus Tragedy: 8 Killed, 30 Injured as Shivshahi Bus Overturns in Gondia

29 Nov 2024

At least eight people lost their lives and around 30 others were injured when a Maharashtra State Transport bus overturned near Bindravana Tola village on the Gondia-Arjuni road in Gondia district on Friday afternoon. The bus was traveling from Nagpur to Gondia when the driver reportedly lost control of the...

Maharashtra’s ‘Ladki Behen’ Scheme: Facing Opposition Yet Still Winning Women’s Trust

25 Oct 2024

The “Ladki Behen” scheme, introduced by Maharashtra’s Finance Minister Ajit Pawar in the recent state budget, has garnered significant attention, particularly among women. Launched in August 2024, the initiative provides a monthly payment of ₹1,500 to eligible women and has attracted over 15 million registrations. However, the scheme has faced...

MVA Slams Shinde Govt With Scathing White Paper Before Maharashtra Polls

13 Oct 2024

Ahead of the upcoming Maharashtra elections, the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance released a scathing white paper titled “Gaddarancha Panchnama” accusing Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s Mahayuti coalition of betraying the state’s values and people. The document, presented by NCP (SCP) leader Sharad Pawar, Congress chief Nana Patole, and Shiv Sena...

Who is Sanjay Shinde? Officer Involved in Badlapur Rape Accused Shooting

24 Sep 2024

According to the police, the 23-year-old guy who was suspected of raping two nursery school children in Badlapur, Maharashtra, snatched a constable's revolver and opened fire on a police officer. In the firing, Nilesh More, an assistant police inspector, was injured. Senior inspector Sanjay Shinde fired the final shot that...

Badlapur Sexual Abuse: CM Orders Strict Action as Protests Disrupt Local Trains

20 Aug 2024

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday directed the police to charge the accused in the Badlapur sexual abuse case with attempt to rape, along with other sections under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Shinde also ordered the appointment of a special public prosecutor and instructed...

Schoolgirls Sexually Abused, Parents Protest at Badlapur Railway Station; Locals Halted

20 Aug 2024

Hundreds of enraged parents and locals staged a protest at Badlapur railway station on Tuesday morning, blocking train services following the alleged sexual assault of two young girls at a school in Maharashtra’s Thane district. The agitation, which began around 8:00 am, disrupted the movement of local trains on both...

Balasaheb wanted Raj to stay, says Maharashtra CM Shinde

18 Aug 2024

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde claimed on Sunday that Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray sidelined Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray, despite Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray's wish for Raj to stay in the party. CM Shinde praised Raj Thackeray, noting his willingness to strengthen Shiv Sena even after...

Rain Causes Landslides and Flooding In 4 States

26 Jul 2024

Heavy rains prompted landslides and flash floods in four states on Thursday, disrupting daily life and prompting officials to send in the army and disaster response forces to rescue hundreds of stranded people as the number of rain-related events rose. The incessant rainfall also had an impact on infrastructure in...

Maharashtra LoP Criticizes CM’s Cash Reward For Team India

06 Jul 2024

Maharashtra Assembly's Leader of Opposition Vijay Wadettiwar voiced concerns on Saturday regarding Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's announcement of a significant cash reward for the Indian cricket team. Wadettiwar suggested that the prize money could have been more appropriately directed towards assisting distressed farmers. "In the last four months, 1,068 farmers...

Controversy Unfolds: EVM Unlocking’ Debate in Mumbai North West

18 Jun 2024

During the final rounds of counting, the contest between Waikar and Kirtikar was extremely tight. Initially, Kirtikar was declared the winner by 2,200 votes, leading Waikar to request a recount. After recounting, Kirtikar was ahead by one vote, but this included only the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) rounds. The postal...