The BJP has announced its candidates for four of the seven Rajya Sabha seats from Maharashtra, including Ramdas Athawale and Vinod Tawde.

A 23-year-old man in Thane city, Maharashtra, has been arrested for allegedly molesting a 15-year-old schoolgirl and extorting Rs 50,000 from her over a period of six months.

Following a molestation case on a bus in Badlapur, Maharashtra, the state government has mandated all schools to submit safety compliance reports.

Staff members of the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan in Maharashtra are threatening a hunger strike at Azad Maidan, protesting the lack of benefits they receive.

Rent a Tree manages 250 acres of Alphonso mango farms in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala, catering to over 160 customers with rentals starting at ₹10,300

The Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) has raised concerns about the ecological impact of a proposed stadium project, stating that it would lead to the destruction of 550 trees and affect 39 bird species in the area.

A four-year-old girl suffered severe injuries after being attacked by stray dogs in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The incident has sparked outrage and renewed calls for effective stray dog control measures, with residents alleging corruption in the municipal corporation's Animal Birth Control program. The child is currently in the ICU.

Maharashtra's Minister announced the upcoming establishment of a national social security board for gig and platform workers, recognizing their status as workers under a new social security code effective November 2025.

Leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Maharashtra have publicly slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing them of misusing state apparatus.

The controversy surrounding the Maharashtra HSC exams deepened with reports of the Maths paper being circulated 20 minutes before the exam, leading to the arrest of a junior college principal.

The Maharashtra Legislative Council has passed a bill allowing municipal presidents to also hold positions as councillors.

“Recognition for 31 and 76 exam centres for Class 10 and 12 board exams, respectively, was cancelled after instances of malpractice were reported around January 13,” says Minister

The Governor of Maharashtra emphasized the importance of natural farming practices as a key method to protect soil, water resources, and overall public health.

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has filed a petition in the Bombay High Court challenging a five-year diesel tender issued by the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC).

The decades-old Maharashtra–Karnataka border dispute was once again raised in the Maharashtra Assembly, with Governor Acharya Devvrat reiterating the government’s commitment to resolve the issue.

A personal account details a 2,000 km electric vehicle journey across Maharashtra, India, where highway driving was smooth but finding reliable charging proved difficult.

According to sources, a pair of Mysuru Killari bullocks were sold for ₹5.50 lakh while Vijayapur Killari bullocks were sold for ₹3.50 lakh, which is the lowest price for Killari breeds

Veteran politicians Sharad Pawar and Ramdas Athawale are among the candidates contesting for the seven Rajya Sabha seats up for election in Maharashtra on March 16.

A two-year-old girl sustained severe injuries, including deep cuts on her lips, cheeks, and eye, after she was attacked by a stray dog in Maharashtra's Ahilyanagar on Wednesday.

Mumbai’s Cama and Albless Hospital has made IVF treatment accessible for just ₹40,000, performing Maharashtra’s first embryo transfer in a state-run facility, significantly reducing costs for patients.

Maharashtra Minister Chhagan Bhujbal confirmed that the 'Rs 10 meals' under the Shiv Bhojan Thali scheme will continue, as the state government allotted an extra ₹55 crore in the budget for the initiative.

Andhra Pradesh is preparing to introduce two female tigers, one from Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, into PNP following an appeal by Dy.CM K. Pawan Kalyan.

A car accident on the Dhule-Surat highway tragically claimed the life of a 29-year-old driver. The vehicle overturned multiple times, leaving his companion critically injured. Authorities discovered several boxes of country-made liquor inside the car without proper permits. Legal action was initiated against the driver for rash and dangerous driving, with further charges pending following his death.

88% of construction sites in Maharashtra, India, have received 'stop-work' notices as part of a pollution crackdown by authorities.

For the first time in its political history, Maharashtra's Budget Session 2026 commenced without a recognized Leader of Opposition in either the Legislative Assembly or the Legislative Council.

An excerpt from 'Walking With The Enemy' recounts the 1991 kidnapping of Maharashtra MLA Baba Aatram by Maoist Devji, highlighting the intense efforts to find him.

The clarification comes amid a controversy over the alleged hasty grant of minority status to 75 educational institutions in the days following the death of Ajit Pawar

The Maharashtra government plans to introduce 15 bills, covering ordinance replacements, university reforms, and fiscal measures, during the upcoming session.

For the first time in Maharashtra's history, the budget session will be held without leaders of the opposition in either House, a development termed a 'threat to democratic norms' by the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) opposition.

A traffic constable in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar was attacked by a drunk two-wheeler rider on Sunday.

The Maharashtra Health Minister has promised strict action following the bust of an egg-donation racket in Thane. Victims were reportedly exploited, being repeatedly used as donors for ₹25,000 to ₹30,000 per cycle.

Ajit Pawar and four others onboard a chartered plane were killed when it crashed while attempting to land near Baramati in Pune district on January 28.

Sanjay Raut of Sena (UBT) stated that as the largest constituent of the opposition MVA, his party has the primary right to win the alliance’s quota for the lone Rajya Sabha seat.

Key news headlines for February 23, 2026, include updates on the India vs. South Africa T20 World Cup match and the Maharashtra HSC Chemistry exam.

The department involved in Maharashtra's minority status controversy has defended its decision, stating that 73 approvals predated Ajit Pawar's death.

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray met Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in Mumbai, marking their first interaction since the BMC elections. The meeting, which covered various issues, follows MNS's support for Shinde's Shiv Sena in Kalyan-Dombivli and Shinde's praise for Thackeray's broader perspective in decision-making.

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is seeking specialized US assistance to retrieve data from the Cockpit Voice Recorder of a Learjet 45 that crashed near Baramati, killing five, including Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. While the Digital Flight Data Recorder has been successfully downloaded, the CVR sustained fire damage.

A doctor couple, Dr. Ravindra and Dr. Smita Kolhe, have dedicated decades to providing healthcare for nominal fees in Maharashtra's remote Bairagarh, leading to significant village transformation.

Two aircraft carrying 76 and 88 tourists landed in Mumbai

A Motor Accident Claims Tribunal in Thane, Maharashtra, has awarded ₹24.49 lakh in compensation to the family of a businessman who died in a 2015 road accident.

Seven seats, two alliances and six major parties in the fray. The Rajya Sabha elections in Maharashtra are drawing attention for more than one reasons.

The Rajya Sabha polls for the seven seats in Maharashtra will be held on March 16, 2026 and votes will be counted on the same day

Maharashtra has introduced a new one-stop digital portal designed to streamline access to various schemes for Divyang (persons with disabilities), eliminating the need for extensive paperwork.

Maharashtra has deported 2,376 illegal Bangladeshi nationals in 2025, implementing a policy that allows direct handover to the BSF for deportation without requiring an FIR.

A court in Mumbai has accepted the closure report given by the police in a case linked to an alleged scam worth Rs 25,000 crore in the Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank (MSCB).

A special court has accepted closure reports in the Rs 25,000 crore Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank scam, granting a clean chit to Ajit Pawar, Sunetra Pawar, and Rohit Pawar.

Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) Member Secretary M Devender Singh has been suspended pending disciplinary proceedings. The suspension follows allegations by Environment Minister Pankaja Munde that the IAS officer failed to attend ministerial briefings. BJP MLA Sudhir Mungatiwar strongly condemned the officer's alleged insubordination, calling it a 'murder of democracy'.

Commission’s chairperson says menstrual leave “is associated with women’s dignity, the availability of resources, (and) the equality she should enjoy”

Under the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Shetkari Sanman Yojana, 44.04 lakh farmers, out of the total 50.60 lakh eligible ones, have so far received benefits of the loan waiver scheme, while the process for the remaining 6.56 lakh farmers is underway

The Indian state of Maharashtra has begun the process of drafting an anti-conversion law, with consultations underway between the Home and Legal Departments.

NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar has demanded the resignation of Union Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu following a fatal plane crash that reportedly killed his uncle and Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.

The Maharashtra Criminal Investigation Department (CID) will investigate a potential 'conspiracy or negligence' angle, including sabotage, in the fatal plane crash involving Ajit Pawar in Baramati.

Unlike in other States such as Maharashtra and Karnataka, where economic activity is concentrated in a couple of cities, Tamil Nadu has been witnessing dispersed development.

A district in Maharashtra, India, has deployed drones to monitor and prevent mass copying during SSC Board exams, in an effort to combat widespread cheating.

The Indian state of Maharashtra has established an expert panel to investigate digital addiction among children, with a report expected by the next legislative session.

Amin Solkar, a public prosecutor, has been removed by the Maharashtra government as the Special Public Prosecutor in the gangster Gadoli encounter case, expressing his disappointment over alleged interference.

A 30-year-old man in Latur district, Maharashtra, was arrested within hours of stealing his mother's gold ornaments from their home.

An AI-driven cheating racket using ChatGPT was exposed during HSC exams in Gadchiroli. Exam center staff were caught with answers generated by the AI, which were then smuggled back to students. The sophisticated method involved photographing questions, using ChatGPT for instant responses, and printing them for mass copying, marking a new low in exam fraud.

Shrikant Shinde has been nominated as the youngest leader on a Parliamentary Friendship Group, with four MPs from Maharashtra set to lead various groups.

The state of Maharashtra, India, is providing 'food basket' support to 150,000 tuberculosis patients, with 11,000 beneficiaries located in Pune.

Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, has warned the public about 'digital arrest' scam calls, urging them to hang up and report such incidents to the 1930 helpline.

The Maharashtra Home Department has informed the Assembly that over 41,000 missing children have been rescued in the state since 2015.

Maharashtra BJP chief Ravindra Chavan has announced a new party team, including 6 general secretaries and 12 vice-presidents.

Maharashtra leaders pay emotional tributes to Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who died in a tragic air crash on January 28, as Legislature moves a condolence motion on the opening day of the Budget session

During the Maharashtra Budget Session 2026, Governor Acharya Devvrat highlighted record foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows, new industry policies, and ambitious investment targets for the state.

The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) will credit approximately ₹5.16 crore in toll refunds directly to the FASTags of vehicle owners affected by a 33-hour traffic ordeal on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway.

The Maharashtra government has requested Union Home Minister Amit Shah to order a CBI investigation into the plane crash that killed Deputy Chief Minsiter Ajit Pawar last month, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said.

The Indian state of Maharashtra has officially initiated new menopause clinics and a palliative care program, aiming to enhance women's health and end-of-life care services.

A student from Maharashtra drowned and another went missing in the sea at Kanathur beach, prompting the Maharashtra Chief Minister to seek assistance from Tamil Nadu.

Two individuals were arrested in connection with the circulation of the Maharashtra HSC Chemistry paper before the exam, though the board clarified it was not a leak and no re-examination would occur.

A 37-year-old man in Chandrapur, Maharashtra, allegedly fatally assaulted his 65-year-old mother following an argument over bitter gourd curry.

Maharashtra's Social Justice Department has revoked the 5% reservation previously granted to certain Muslim communities under the SEBC category. This decision, based on court rulings and existing legal frameworks concerning the 2014 policy, impacts admissions to educational institutions and government job recruitments. The earlier order has now been officially cancelled.

A 65-year-old woman in Maharashtra, Mangala Awale, has chosen to drive an auto-rickshaw daily, prioritizing independence over reliance on her children and challenging traditional norms.

A controversy has flared in Maharashtra following an alleged comparison between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Tipu Sultan, leading to clashes in Pune that injured eight people and calls for a politician's resignation.

At least 10 explosives factories in Nagpur's Bazargaon area, including Solar Explosives Industries Ltd., have experienced frequent and deadly blasts, prompting demands for safety audits.

The BJP has announced nine candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections across six states, with significant contests anticipated in Maharashtra, Bihar, and Odisha.

The Maharashtra budget for 2026-27 proposes AI-driven agriculture initiatives, raising questions among farmer leaders about its effectiveness in addressing the ongoing issue of farmer suicides.

The Indian state of Maharashtra has introduced a WhatsApp helpline to assist its citizens who are stranded in West Asia, providing a channel for support and communication.

Over 2,000 local residents in Palghar district, Maharashtra, India, were evacuated following a gas leak. An investigation into the incident is currently underway.

At Mumbai reception for Canadian leaders, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis pitches State as hub for infrastructure, AI, climate finance, and higher education investment.

A catastrophic explosion at an explosives factory in Nagpur has left 17 dead and 18 injured.

A preliminary report on the Learjet 45 crash in Maharashtra's Baramati, which resulted in the death of Ajit Pawar, highlights poor visibility and safety gaps at the uncontrolled airfield as key factors.

An Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer and joint director of Maharashtra's pollution control body has been suspended for failing to attend crucial meetings with a state minister.

Former Maharashtra ATS chief K P Raghuvanshi has claimed in his authorized biography that he faced pressure to arrest Bal Thackeray and Indresh Kumar but refused due to lack of evidence, more than a decade after his retirement.

The Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) to pay Rs 50 lakh compensation to the widow of an employee who died of Covid-19 contracted while on duty.

A Mumbai court has accepted the Economic Offences Wing's closure report, granting a clean chit to Ajit Pawar in the alleged Rs 25,000-crore Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank case.

He said Maharashtra is the ‘startup capital’ of India

Maharashtra Chief Minister Fadnavis stated that the original Pune-Nashik rail route has not been approved and experts will be appointed to draw the nearest possible line.

Opposition leaders in Maharashtra have targeted minister Narhari Zirwal in the Council following the arrest of a clerk, raising questions about the incident.

A dispute has emerged within Maharashtra's Maha Vikas Aghadi over the allocation of the lone Rajya Sabha seat that the Opposition bloc can secure, potentially straining their fragile alliance.

SP MLA Rais Shaikh has advocated for the formation of a joint Opposition panel to oversee the Special Investment Region (SIR) in Maharashtra.

The Maharashtra government remains firm despite pressure from the MVA, making it unlikely that a Leader of Opposition will be appointed during the upcoming Budget Session.

Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti leader says the Maharashtra government is wilfully ignoring the interests of the Marathi-speaking population in border areas

The government is intensifying efforts to curb the deaths of tigers due to accidents, electrocution, and poaching, says State Forest Minister Ganesh Naik

The opposition in Maharashtra faces a challenge with one Rajya Sabha seat and three claimants, testing the unity of their alliance.

Students seeking admission to colleges in Maharashtra, India, may soon gain the legal right to challenge fees and admission decisions made by educational institutions.

A third long march in Maharashtra is drawing attention to lapses in the forest rights act, prompting the State government to call a meeting to discuss the issues raised by the protestors.

The man had concealed the dog bite incident from his family and had not completed the full course of anti-rabies vaccination.

The Maharashtra Speaker has ordered high security for Congress MLA Sajid Khan Pathan following a death threat from the Bishnoi gang.

The Indian state of Maharashtra is working to control its revenue deficit by keeping supplementary demands at a minimum.

Maharashtra BJP president Ravindra Chavan announced the appointment of Navnath Ban as the new chief spokesperson and unveiled a list of new state office-bearers for the party.

A 30-year-old bank employee in Maharashtra's Kalyan died by suicide on Sunday, reportedly due to an overwhelming fear of contracting rabies after a stray dog bite.

A teacher at Christ International School near Ahmedpur in Maharashtra's Latur, allegedly assaulted over 30 students and fellow staff members after finding the number plate of his motorcycle bent.

The air crash that killed Ajit Pawar robbed Maharashtra of a leader who could have been an excellent chief minister, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stressed in the state assembly on Monday.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Fadnavis is set to present the state budget for 2026, with the session beginning without a Leader of Opposition.

A beach outing in Chennai turned tragic when a Maharashtra intern with Cognizant died and another person went missing.

The Maharashtra Board clarified that there was no paper leak for the HSC chemistry exam, despite two arrests made over paper circulation, and thus no re-examination will be conducted.

The Opposition announced a boycott of the Fadnavis Government's high tea invitation, citing reasons including the Indo-US deal and the Maharashtra Government's ambiguous stance on Ajit Pawar's death.

A police job aspirant died during a running test in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra.

A comparison between Shivaji Maharaj and Tipu Sultan has sparked a significant controversy in Maharashtra, where Shivaji Maharaj holds a revered position across political ideologies.

The Maharashtra ATS has dismantled a radicalization network operating under the guise of a soccer club, conducting raids at 21 locations and identifying a Nagpur grocer as a key figure.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has halted the issuance of minority status certificates for several educational institutions after claims of irregularities.