Maharashtra

Nagpur/Gadchiroli: In a startling revelation from Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, a district historically known for Maoist activity and developmental challenges, authorities have uncovered a high-tech cheating racket during the recent Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) exams. The racket reportedly used ChatGPT to generate answers for subjects including Political Science, Chemistry, and Physics. Discovery During Exams Sources from the Education Department revealed that the racket was exposed on February 18 at a center in Chamorshi, just minutes before the exam concluded. Under the supervision of District Council CEO Suhas Gade, a raid revealed answer sheets prepared using AI. While collecting the distributed papers, officials noticed peon Suraj Keljarkar suspiciously entering the exam hal...

Pune: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered the grounding of four aircraft from VSR Ventures Private Limited following a special safety audit, a month after a fatal crash claimed the lives of Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others. The crash occurred on January 28 near Baramati, when a Learjet 45 aircraft (VT-SSK) operated by VSR Ventures went down. In response, the DGCA conducted a thorough safety audit, uncovering multiple violations in maintenance protocols, flight operations, and airworthiness standards. Aircraft Grounded Pending Rectification Based on the audit findings, the DGCA has directed VSR Ventures to ground four Learjet 40/45 aircraft—registration numbers VT-VRA, VT-VRS, VT-VRV, and VT-TRI—until corrective measures are im...

Mumbai, Maharashtra: On the first day of Maharashtra’s budget session, the late Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was remembered with deep emotion by political leaders across the spectrum. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, and former CM Uddhav Thackeray paid tribute to Pawar’s enduring legacy, highlighting his contributions to the state’s governance and development. Fadnavis Remembers a “Dear Friend” CM Devendra Fadnavis described Pawar as a leader with the potential to have become the state’s most capable Chief Minister. Speaking in the Assembly, Fadnavis said, “Ajit and I share the same birthday. He was eleven years my senior and, in many ways, a grandfatherly figure to me. Maharashtra could have had the most competent CM in him, but destiny had other plans....

Pune, February 24, 2026: A shocking incident unfolded in Pune's Viman Nagar area when a woman and the manager of a local spa reportedly jumped from a building window during a police raid. The woman succumbed to her injuries, while the manager sustained serious injuries. Authorities are investigating the case. According to police sources, the incident occurred at Roots Spa around 3:30 PM. Acting on a specific tip-off, a police team raided the spa, prompting panic among the staff and clients. In the ensuing chaos, the woman and the spa manager allegedly attempted to escape by jumping from a first-floor window. The woman sustained critical injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where she was declared dead. The spa manager, identified as Hussain Sheikh, also suffered severe injuries ...

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra: A young man tragically lost his life during the ongoing police recruitment physical test in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The incident occurred at the Rural Superintendent of Police Office grounds on Saturday morning, sending shockwaves through the aspiring candidates and police administration. Details of the Incident The deceased has been identified as Sangram Dhondiram Shinde, a 23-year-old resident of Sangli district, who had come to participate in the recruitment process with dreams of serving in the police force and supporting his family. The 1600-meter run commenced at around 8:15 a.m., and Sangram began enthusiastically. However, after covering some distance, he suddenly collapsed on the running track. The medical team present at the ven...

Nagpur, Maharashtra: In a shocking development during the 12th-grade board exams in Maharashtra, the Chemistry paper was leaked on WhatsApp. The incident occurred at a school in Nagpur, prompting a police investigation to trace the individuals responsible. Authorities suspect a private coaching center operator may be involved in the leak. Incident Details The Maharashtra HSC Board Chemistry exam, held on 18 February 2026, was compromised when the question paper appeared on WhatsApp. The breach was discovered at St. Ursula Girls’ High School and Junior College when a student was repeatedly visiting the restroom. Examination of the student’s smartphone revealed circulation of the Chemistry paper along with potential answers. Preliminary investigations indicate that the Physics paper...