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Seven killed, over 40 injured as fire engulfs Mumbai residential building; 30 rescued
As many as 30 residents were rescued from the terrace and various floors of the ground-plus-seven structure said an official from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
Maharashtra hospital deaths: Congress demands probe, Kharge slams state health apparatus
Former party chief Rahul Gandhi questioned why there was no money for children's medicines while the BJP government spends crores of rupees on publicity.
‘Elder brother’ BJP should be ready to make sacrifices to accommodate alliance partners:…
Addressing district presidents of the party and other leaders, he said they should work to make Narendra Modi the Prime Minister of India in 2024.
24 deaths, including 12 infants, reported in 24 hours from Nanded govt hospital: Maharashtra…
Speaking on the issue, Congress leader and former CM Ashok Chavan said the Eknath Shinde govt must make arrangements for medical staff as well as funds for the Nanded GMCH on priority.
Why 15 per cent OBC seats in Maharashtra govt vacant, asks Cong leader Wadettiwar
Wadettiwar said Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis had promised to reinstate political reservations for OBCs in local governing bodies.
BJP’s youth wing protests over Aaditya Thackeray’s remarks on ‘wagh nakh’
The iconic tiger claw-shaped weapon of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was used by Shivaji Maharaj to kill Bijapur general Afzal Khan in 1659.
OBC quota won’t be affected by reservations for Marathas, assures Maharashtra CM Shinde
Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis said that the state government has earmarked Rs 4000 crore for the welfare and development of OBC communities.
Amended IT rules against fake news give unfettered power to government authority: Bombay HC
HC also sought to know what necessitated the amendment and provision for a separate Fact Checking Unit (FCU) when the Press Information Bureau is already doing fact-checking
Maharashtra state assembly speaker postpones Shiv Sena MLA’s disqualifications hearing
The Supreme Court’s directive asked the speaker of the Maharashtra state assembly to submit the progress report and schedule of disqualification petitions hearing within a week.
Ajit Pawar factions file disqualification petitions against leaders of Sharad Pawar faction
The disqualification petition has been filed against 10 MLAs and three MLCs of NCP chief Sharad Pawar’s factions for anti-party activities.
Maharashtra government takes early steps to mitigate possible drought, guides farmers for better…
The returning monsoon has started while during main rainy days, the state received average rainfall and August was one of the driest months in history, therefore, the situation is quite grim.
Reservoir levels dip as drought looms large in Maharashtra’s Marathwada region
According to IMD, out of the total 36 districts of Maharashtra, 13 received less than average rainfall.
NCP leaders stage protest against BJP MLC’s remarks against Ajit Pawar
When the BJP leader was asked as to why he didn't write a letter to Ajit Pawar on the same, he marked that 'Pawar was a cunning pup of a cunning wolf and there is no need to approach him'.
After SC deadline to Maha’ speaker Narvekar on appeal against Shiv Sena MLAs, BJP explores…
The highly placed sources said, top BJP leadership is assessing the Supreme Court’s order and current political situation in State
Maharashtra govt to hire contract staff in its bid to curb mounting debt over salaries, pensions
Opposition parties slammed the move, saying this is nothing but privatising the government departments.
8 injured after private aircraft skids off runway at Mumbai airport amid heavy rains
The Learjet 45 aircraft VT-DBL belonging to VSR Ventures, was coming from Vishakhapatnam and skidded off the runway while landing at the Mumbai airport.
Maratha quota leader Jarange Patil calls off 12-day-long hunger strike; has five conditions
Jalna (Mumbai): "I have made it clear to the state government that after the one month it sought, it will have to start issuing Kunbi caste certificates to the Maratha community," Manoj Jarange Patil said.
Maratha quota leader Manoj…
Govt committed to giving quota to Maratha community, decision must be foolproof: Maharashtra CM…
Shinde said he had assured Manoj Jharange Patil, who has been on hunger strike in Jalna district for the past several days, that the Maharashtra government was fully with the Maratha community.
Six workers killed as construction lift comes crashing down from 40th floor in Thane skyscraper
At least six workers were killed and another injured when the construction lift in a 40-storey building, which is under construction.
Shinde minister faces protest, Dhangar community wants inclusion in ST
A member of the Dhangar Aarakshan Kruti Samiti threw turmeric powder over Maharashtra Revenue Minister and BJP MLA Radhakrishna Vikhe-Patil in Solapur on Friday.