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Maharashtra issues guidelines for Diwali celebrations, urges citizens to not burst crackers

In its latest guidelines, Maharashtra urges people to celebrate a simple Diwali at home and asks people to not burst crackers. 

Nov 06, 2020, 11:16 AM IST

Mumbai flat gutted in fire; two women rescued

There was no casualty in the mishap, he said, adding that two women got tapped on upper floors of the building and were later rescued by the fire brigade.

May 05, 2020, 13:15 PM IST

Supreme Court to hear Cong-Sena-NCP plea against Maha Govt tomorrow

Supreme Court to hear Cong-Sena-NCP plea against Maha Govt tomorrow. Watch video to know more.

Nov 23, 2019, 23:16 PM IST

Shiv Sena takes on BJP in Saamana editorial, draws parallel with Mohammad Ghori

In the continuous tirade against the BJP, the Shiv Sena in its Saamana editorial said that the party stood with the BJP and Hindutva when no one else wanted to touch it. 

Nov 19, 2019, 09:37 AM IST

Shiv Sena attacks BJP, says Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's name being used for political mileage

The Sena edit comes against the backdrop of the BJP's consistent claims since last three weeks that it will return to power with Fadnavis as the CM, though it has not disclosed from where it will get the numbers to achieve the magic figure of 145 (simple majority) in the 288-member assembly.

Nov 17, 2019, 10:11 AM IST

Devendra Fadnavis's wife trolled for 'spreading Christianity', advised to promote Hindu festivals

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's wife was trolled on social media for putting out a post on Twitter promoting a Christmas-themed charitable event in Mumbai.

 

Dec 13, 2017, 08:59 AM IST

Dalit youth's killing: Maharashtra court acquits all 9 accused

A trial court at Ahmednagar in Maharashtra has acquitted all nine accused in the Dalit youth Nitin Aage murder case.

Nov 24, 2017, 16:55 PM IST

Barbers to shave head, intensify protests against Devendra Fadnavis's 'half beard' remark

On December 13, around 11,000 people will tonsure their heads and present the hair to the Chief Minister as part of their protests.

Nov 23, 2017, 22:54 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi not 'Pappu' anymore, should marry a Dalit, advises Ramdas Athawale

Union minister Ramdas Athawale on Sunday suggested that Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi marry a Dalit woman, saying casteism cannot be removed merely by having meals with the community.

Oct 29, 2017, 19:37 PM IST

Thane medical practitioner arrested for rape

Police have arrested a medical practitioner from city last evening for allegedly raping a nurse repeatedly.

Sep 16, 2017, 15:20 PM IST

Income Tax dept attaches Rs 300 cr benami assets of Chhagan Bhujbal

Benami' assets worth Rs. 300 crore of NCP leader Chagan Bujbal and his family have been attached by the Income Tax Department, which has slapped charges under a newly enacted criminal law against them.

Jul 05, 2017, 23:25 PM IST

Maharashtra Cabinet rejig: Congress dubs expansion as fraud; calls CM Fadnavis 'helpless'

Days after Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expanded his Cabinet, Mumbai Congress chief Sanjay Nirupam on Sunday dubbed it to be a `fraud` and `deceptive` exercise.

Jul 10, 2016, 19:00 PM IST

Pune: Three arrested for thrashing woman for wearing short dress, roaming with men

Three persons were on Tuesday arrested for thrashing a woman in Pune a week ago. 

May 10, 2016, 15:01 PM IST

Sexual assault, extra-marital affair, debt led Hasnain Anwar Warekar kill 14 family members in Thane?

Hasnain Anwar Warekar, an income tax consultant by profession, killed 14 of his family members in Thane.

Mar 05, 2016, 17:56 PM IST

Country invested with anti-national elements: Sadhvi Rithambara

The country was infested with "anti- nationals" at various levels of the society including the universities, Hindu right-wing leader and religious preacher Sadhvi Rithambara said on Wednesday.

Mar 02, 2016, 23:25 PM IST

Shani Shingnapur temple row: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar supports women's campaign

Spiritual guru and founder of the Art of Living Foundation Sri Sri Ravi Shankar intervened and offered to help to end the ongoing tussle between women activists and locals over the entry of women in Shani Shingnapur Shrine in Maharashtra.

Jan 30, 2016, 10:59 AM IST