Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a new initiative to seek the restoration of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar’s barrister degree, which was revoked by British authorities during the colonial era. Speaking at a function held at Mumbai University, Fadnavis emphasized the symbolic

Mumbai is facing unprecedented rainfall in the last week of May, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert for the city. This has resulted in massive traffic disruptions, flooded streets, and damage to critical infrastructure, catching residents and authorities off guard. Record Rainfall Breaks Century-Old Mark On May 26, 2025, Mumbai […]

The southwest monsoon has officially reached Maharashtra on May 25, 2025—ten days ahead of schedule—marking its earliest onset in over three decades. This rare development has prompted both relief from the summer heat and concern among agricultural experts, who warn of possible disruptions to seasonal crop cycles. Unprecedented Early Onset According to the India

A new government report has brought to light a stark economic imbalance in Maharashtra, where just seven districts contribute 54% of the state’s total Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP). The data underscores deep regional disparities in wealth creation and resource distribution within the state, which is often hailed as India’s financial powerhouse. Maharashtra GSDP

In a formal response to concerns raised by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud’s predecessor, CJI B R Gavai, the Maharashtra government has granted him “permanent state guest” status. The move comes in the wake of protocol lapses during Gavai’s first official visit to Mumbai as the Chief Justice of India, during which key […]

A massive fire broke out in a textile factory in the MIDC area of Solapur, Maharashtra, early Sunday morning, leaving eight people dead, including the 87-year-old owner and his toddler grandson. The incident has triggered widespread grief and renewed scrutiny of industrial safety protocols in the state. Tragic Fire Engulfs Solapur Factory The fire erupted […]

The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has launched an extensive investigation into suspicious QR codes that have surfaced at religious shrines, primarily in Nagpur and other parts of the state. These codes, allegedly placed without the knowledge or consent of shrine authorities, are now at the center of a probe into possible links to extremist financing. […]

The Maharashtra government has redirected ₹746 crore from the welfare budgets meant for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) to finance the Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, a flagship welfare scheme for women. According to the government order, ₹410.3 crore was reallocated from the Social Justice Department and ₹335.7 crore from the Tribal Development Department. […]

In a landmark initiative to boost India’s creative economy, the central government has announced the establishment of the Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT) in Mumbai, backed by a substantial ₹400 crore investment. Envisioned as a National Centre of Excellence, the institute is designed to focus exclusively on the AVGC-XR sector—covering Animation, Visual

A tragic stampede occurred in the early hours of Saturday during the annual Lairai Devi Jatra in Shirgao, North Goa, leaving at least seven devotees dead and over thirty injured. The incident took place during the popular dhondachi zatra, a fire-walking ritual that draws tens of thousands of devotees each year to the Shri Lairai […]