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Earlier, Fadnavis warned against deserting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that those who do so are not forgiven by the public. (Photo: ANI)

Cabinet berth to Aditya Thackerey will be party's decision: Fadnavis

‘I always care for the coalition and that is why I have always taken coalition partners into confidence on distribution of seats,’ he said.

03 Aug 2019 4:39 PM

The status could help fasttrack land acquisition for the project over a 117.5-km (73-miles) stretch that will shuttle people between the cities in about 35 minutes.

India grants infrastructure project status to USD 10-billion hyperloop plan

This project would mark the beginning of a new era in the country’s transport sector.

02 Aug 2019 7:49 AM

Meanwhile, despite the increased activity of the south west monsoon over Maharashtra, 11 districts in the state are still deficient of their normal rainfall at the end of July, according to IMD. (Photo: File)

IMD warns about 'extremely heavy rainfall' in 5 districts of Maharashtra on August 4

Maharashtra generally receives seasonal rainfall between June to September and at times till mid-October.

31 Jul 2019 6:35 PM

Hrithik Roshan thanks Maharashtra CM Fadnavis for declaring 'Super 30' tax free

The film has already secured a tax-free status in five states including Bihar, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and New Delhi.

31 Jul 2019 9:51 AM

He will also hold 104 rallies, 228 Swagat Sabhas and 20 press conferences. (Photo: Sripad Naik)

CM Devendra Fadnavis's Maha Janadesh Yatra to begin from August 1

The first phase will be from August 1 to August 9 and will cover areas in Mozari till Nandurbar in north Maharashtra.

23 Jul 2019 5:16 PM

He added that all nine occupants of the car, who were in the age group of 19-23 years, were killed in the accident. (Photo: ANI)

9 students killed as car crashes into truck on highway near Pune

The accident took place at around 1:30 am near Kadamwak Wasti, around 20 km from Pune city.

20 Jul 2019 10:03 AM

Mahadeshwar's vehicle was seen parked right under the BMC's no-parking signboard in suburban Vile Parle Saturday, said the official. (Photo: facebook/ Mahadeshwar)

Mumbai Mayor's vehicle fined after it was found in no-parking zone

Taking serious cognisance of the violation, the traffic police issued a challan to the mayor's vehicle, said a senior police official.

16 Jul 2019 9:07 AM

In the Shirdi incident, three members of a family were found dead with their throat slit and two other members of the family were also injured. (Photo: File)

Triple murders take place in two separate incidents of Maharashtra

Three people of a family were murdered in Shirdi's Ahmednagar district, the other incident was reported from Navi Mumbai.

13 Jul 2019 7:23 PM

NCP general secretary Jitendra Awhad said the BJP-led state government was shameless, and Sawant was trying to protect the contractor who was responsible for the tragedy. (Photo: ANI video screengrab)

Watch: NCP workers throw crabs at state minister’s residence over dam breach comment

‘There were no leakages earlier. Leakage happened after large number of crabs gathered around dam,’ the Maharashtra minister said earlier.

09 Jul 2019 5:19 PM

Maharashtra Auto Rickshaw Union called off their strike and are set to meet Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday to hold talks in order to fulfill their demands. (Photo: File)

Maharashtra auto rickshaw drivers' indefinite strike called off; to hold talks with CM

The list of demands includes increase in minimum auto fare, no new auto permits, complete ban on Ola and Uber services in the state.

09 Jul 2019 8:41 AM

Fifteen policemen and a driver had lost their lives after their vehicle was ripped apart in a landmine blast triggered by the Naxals in Gadchiroli. (Photo: PTI)

NCP leader held in Gadchiroli Naxal attack, to be sacked by party

NCP's Gadchiroli unit president Ravindra Wasekar said Kailash Ramchandani will be sacked from the party.

07 Jul 2019 12:58 PM

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the Bombay High Court order which upheld the constitutional validity of the quota for the Maratha community in education and government jobs in Maharashtra. (Photo: File)

Plea filed in SC challenging Maratha reservation validity in Maharashtra

Bombay HC, in its June 27 order, said 50 per cent cap on reservation imposed by apex court could be exceeded only in exceptional cases.

06 Jul 2019 11:34 AM

India has had a long and problematic relationship with menstruation. Women have been treated as untouchables when they bleed, are not allowed to enter the house or places of worship. (Photo: Pixabay)

Why are labourers in Maharashtra having their wombs removed?

Women who work in sugarcane fields in western Maharashtra have had their wombs removed to increase their productivity.

05 Jul 2019 5:31 PM

The Tiware dam in Chiplun taluka of Ratnagiri district breached late on Tuesday night. (Photo: File)

Tiware dam breach: Death toll rises to 15

Total 23 persons are feared dead in the incident and bodies of 11 persons were recovered till Wednesday.

04 Jul 2019 1:26 PM

A team of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), police and volunteers are present at the spot. (Photo: ANI)

9 dead, 16 missing after dam in Ratnagiri breached; Fadnavis orders probe

12 houses near the dam have been washed away.

03 Jul 2019 8:43 AM

It is scientifically known that mangrove forests help stabilise and protect coastlines from tsunamis and floods. In areas where mangrove forests are cut down, damage from hurricanes and typhoons are far more severe. (Photo: Twitter | @milinddeora)

‘Will bullet train shift Mumbaikars when city drowns?’: Cong leader Milind Deora

‘Planting trees across Maharashtra won't save Mumbai,’ Congress leader MIlind Deora also said on Twitter.

02 Jul 2019 3:42 PM

Supreme Court judge Justice Indu Malhotra on Monday recused herself from hearing a plea challenging a Bombay High Court order which decriminalised the possession of beef if animals slaughtered outside Maharashtra. (Photo: File)

SC judge Indu Malhotra recuses from hearing Maharashtra beef ban case

A clutch of petitions and cross-petitions are pending in the apex court challenging the Bombay High Court's order.

01 Jul 2019 3:07 PM

Delhi and its adjoining region are also likely to receive moderate rain on Tuesday, the weather forecasting agency predicted. (Photo: File)

Monsoon hits Maharashtra; Delhi may receive moderate rain: IMD

Rough sea conditions are likely to prevail over southwest and west central Arabian Sea.

25 Jun 2019 3:52 PM

When police entered the flat, they found the decomposed bodies of the two lying on beds. (Photo: ANI)

‘Depressed’ techie, mother commit suicide in Mumbai, bodies found in bed

The incident came to light after neighbours complained of foul smell coming from their flat in Mira Road locality, a police official said.

25 Jun 2019 9:43 AM

The woman had pleaded before the court to conceive another child through the in-vitro fertilisation or restoration of conjugal relations, The Times of India reported.

Want to have child from estranged husband? Maharashtra court allows

The court upheld the woman’s reproductive rights while adding that the husband’s consent is necessary.

24 Jun 2019 4:45 PM

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