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Maharashtra: 18-19 Ajit Pawar-led NCP MLAs keen to return to Sharad Pawar's faction, claims Rohit Pawar

Jun 06, 2024, at 09:07 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: In what could be a crack in the ruling coalition of Maharashtra, NCP (SCP) head Sharad Pawar's grandson Rohit Pawar has claimed 18-19 MLAs from the Ajit Pawar-led faction are aiming to return to the original fold.

Devendra Fadnavis claims responsibility for BJP's drubbing in Maharashtra, offers to quit as Dy CM

Jun 05, 2024, at 08:57 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday offered to step down from his post taking the blame on him for the Bharatiya Janata Party's drubbing in the state in the Lok Sabha elections.

Lok Sabha poll results: INDIA shines in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra giving jolt to NDA

Jun 04, 2024, at 09:26 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: In a scenario quite contrary to what was predicted in exit polls, INDIA- the anti-BJP front- has taken a lead over the ruling NDA alliance in two key states, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh that yield two highest numbers of Lok Sabha seats.

Uddhav Thackeray will be back in NDA within 15 days of Modi becoming PM, claims Maharashtra MLA

Jun 04, 2024, at 06:10 am

Mumbai/IBNS: In an explosive claim ahead of the Lok Sabha Election result, Maharashtra BJP leader Ravi Rana said that Uddhav Thackeray will be back with the NDA within 15 days after the results, media reports said.

Maharashtra: Car crashes into four bikes at a busy intersection in Kolhapur, 3 dead

Jun 04, 2024, at 05:59 am

A speeding Hyundai Santro, driven by a 72-year-old man, rammed four bikes before crashing into a parked vehicle in Maharashtra's Kolhapur this afternoon at the Cyber Chowk in the city.

Thane fire update: 7 killed, 40 injured in explosion fire at chemical factory

May 24, 2024, at 02:07 am

Thane (Maharashtra): Several people are feared trapped inside a factory after a fire broke out at the unit in Thane's Dombivli near Mumbai following a massive blast on Thursday, media reported.

Massive explosion at a factory in Thane, 20 evacuated

May 23, 2024, at 08:53 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: A massive explosion at a factory at Dombivli in Thane broke out on Thursday, media reports said.

57.5 pct voting recorded in Phase 5 of LS polls; top politicians including Smriti Irani, Rahul Gandhi in fray

May 21, 2024, at 03:58 am

Polling in the fifth phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 across 49 constituencies recorded an approximate voter turnout of 57.47 percent that sealed the fates of many key leaders Monday including Union Minister Smriti Irani and top party leaders Rahul Gandhi, Chirag Paswan and Omar Abdullah.

2 killed as minor crashes Porsche into motorbike in Pune

May 19, 2024, at 09:44 pm

Pune: A man and a woman, riding a motorbike, were killed when a luxury Porsche car, driven by a 17-year-old, hit their vehicle in Pune's Kalyani Nagar in the wee hours of Sunday, media reported citing police.

Billboard collapses near Pune due to strong winds three days after Mumbai incident kills 16

May 17, 2024, at 02:44 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Three days after a billboard crashed in Mumbai's Ghatkopar killing 16 people and injuring over 74 others, a hoarding collapsed in Pimpri-Chinchwad near Pune due to strong winds.

Congress making Pakistan's argument: BJP slams Vijay Wadettiwar's 'Ajmal Kasab did not kill Hemant Karkare' remark

May 06, 2024, at 07:47 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The BJP has lashed out at the Congress over its LoP in Maharashtra Assembly, Vijay Wadettiwar's controversial remark where he claimed Mumbai ATS chief Hemant Karkare was not killed by Pakistan-based terrorist Ajmal Kasab but a policeman linked to the RSS during the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack.

Helicopter scheduled to pick up Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sushma Andhare crashes in Raigad, pilot hurt

May 03, 2024, at 06:50 pm

The chopper, which was travelling to pick up Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sushma Andhare for campaigning, crashed in Maharashtra's Raigad district on Friday.

Congress releases another list, no candidate announcement for Amethi, Raebareli

May 01, 2024, at 06:09 am

New Delhi/IBNS: With just three days to go for the last day of filing nominations for the seats, the Congress has still not named its candidates from prestigious Amethi and Raebareli constituencies for the Lok Sabha polls released on Tuesday.

'Stable govt takes care of present while keeping...': Modi in Maharashtra

Apr 30, 2024, at 05:58 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday pitched for a stable government for the next five years as his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is seeking a third consecutive term in power.

Priyanka Gandhi utters 'ab ki baar' slogan in Maharashtra rally but with a twist

Apr 28, 2024, at 05:07 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has given a twist to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's slogan of "ab ki baar 400 paar", saying the people have seen a lot of the "theatrics" of the present government and called for "ab ki baar aap ki sarkar, ab ki baar janata ki sarkar" (this time, a government run by you, a government run by the people".

BJP fields 26/11 terror attack prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam from Mumbai North Central Lok Sabha seat

Apr 28, 2024, at 02:02 am

Mumbai: The BJP has picked up lawyer Ujjwal Nikam, who was the public prosecutor during the Mumbai 26/11 terror attacks, as its candidate for the Mumbai North Central Lok Sabha constituency, media reports said.

Bus carrying 36 people erupts in flames in Mumbai-Pune Expressway, all passengers safe

Apr 27, 2024, at 06:13 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: A bus carrying 36 people erupted in flames in the Mumbai-Pune Express in Maharashtra early Saturday morning, media reports said.

Nitin Gadkari faints during election rally in Maharashtra, provides update on his health later

Apr 25, 2024, at 02:34 am

Union minister Nitin Gadkari fainted during an election rally in Maharashtra's Yavatmal district on Wednesday afternoon.

Maha Vikas Aghadi strikes seat-sharing deal, Uddhav's Shiv Sena to contest on 21 seats

Apr 09, 2024, at 07:07 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance on Tuesday announced the seat sharing details for the 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra.

Congress expels Sanjay Nirupam for 6 years over his 'anti-party statements'

Apr 04, 2024, at 05:19 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Congress Wednesday expelled senior Maharashtra leader Sanjay Nirupam for six years for his "anti-party statements".

Seven of family suffocate to death in major fire in Maharashtra

Apr 03, 2024, at 02:42 pm

Seven family members from the same family, who lived on the upper floor of a garment shop in Chhatrapati Sambhaijnagar, died due to suffocation after a terrible fire broke out in the shop during the wee hours on Wednesday.

Lok Sabha 2024: Ajit Pawar pits wife Sunetra Pawar against cousin Supriya Sule on Sharad Pawar's turf Baramati

Mar 31, 2024, at 03:52 am

Bramati (Maharashtra): Putting all speculations to rest, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), led by Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, nominated Sunetra Pawar as a contender for the highly contested Baramati Lok Sabha constituency, setting the stage for a battle within the Pawar clan.

Actor Govinda returns to politics after 14 years of 'vanvas', joins Eknath Shinde camp

Mar 29, 2024, at 03:11 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood actor Govinda, a mass entertainer of the 1990s and known for his impeccable comic timing, Thursday made a comeback to politics after a 14-year hiatus joining the ruling Shiv Sena in Mumbai.

BJP trying to steal another Thackeray to win election in Maharashtra, says Uddhav Thackeray

Mar 20, 2024, at 02:40 pm

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday accused the Bhartiya Jantha Party (BJP) of trying to 'steal' another 'Thackeray' to win the Lok Sabha elections.

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde inaugurates various CIDCO projects

Mar 16, 2024, at 04:51 pm

Thane/UNI: Maharashtra State Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said Navi Mumbai has made a significant contribution to the growth engine of Maharashtra, and projects such as Metro and Navi Mumbai International Airport, among others, that are being built in this area through CIDCO will be a 'game changer'.

SC prohibits Ajit Pawar group from using Sharad Pawar’s name during election campaign

Mar 15, 2024, at 02:32 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Ajit Pawar faction, which has been officially recognised as the Nationalist Congress Party by the Election Commission of India to submit an undertaking in the court that they will not use the name and pictures of former NCP supremo Sharad Pawar in the election campaign.

'Addict' doctor caught on camera walking naked inside Maharashtra hospital

Mar 10, 2024, at 07:36 pm

A doctor was caught on camera walking naked inside a government hospital in Maharashtra.

Major fire breaks out in Maharashtra's slum

Feb 26, 2024, at 09:45 pm

A major fire broke out in a slum located in the Circus Ground area of Ambernath city in Thane district of Maharashtra on Monday.

Lok Sabha 2024: Ajit Pawar’s wife likely to be Supriya Sule's adversary in Sharad Pawar's turf Baramati

Feb 18, 2024, at 05:40 am

Mumbai: Ajit Pawar’s wife Sunetra Pawar is likely to contest against Sharad Pawar’s daughter Supriya Sule in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

Maharashtra govt positive about Maratha reservation: Eknath Shinde urging activist Manoj Jarange to end fast

Feb 16, 2024, at 05:57 pm

Kolhapur/UNI: The Maharashtra State Backward Class Commission submitted its report on the social and financial conditions of the Maratha community to Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday.