Maharashtra

New Jersey: Amruta Fadnavis, wife of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, visited the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham temple in Robbinsville, New Jersey, recently. Known for sharing her photographs and posts on social media, the singer and actress shared images from her temple visit, describing the experience as “divine and beyond imagination.” Posting about her first visit, she wrote: “My first visit to the Akshardham temple in New Jersey left me speechless. I enjoyed moments of compassion, creativity, and conscious living, which represent shared principles beyond borders. It was a spiritual experience beyond anything I had imagined. I feel blessed.” Trolls Target Her OutfitHowever, shortly after posting the photographs, Amruta Fadnavis faced criticism online for her choice of...

Mumbai: The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), led by Raj Thackeray, has once again sparked controversy in Mumbai over its aggressive enforcement of Marathi language use. An MNS leader reportedly threatened a bank official for not speaking Marathi, warning him that he would be taught a lesson “MNS style.” A video of the incident has now gone viral on social media. The incident took place at the Bank of Maharashtra branch in Mahim, Mumbai. The video shows MNS secretary Anish Khandagle confronting and intimidating a bank employee after he refused to communicate in Marathi. Khandagle is seen asking the officer, “Don’t you know Marathi?” When the officer replied negatively, Khandagle continued, “Why not? You work in the Bank of Maharashtra in Mumbai, and you don’t know Marathi? If you want t...

Mumbai: Commuters in Mumbai will face significant disruption over the next three months as the Goregaon to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) local train service will be completely suspended. The Western Railway administration has confirmed that the service halt is necessary to facilitate ongoing infrastructure upgrades on the Harbour line. Western Railway RedevelopmentOver the past few months, Western Railway has been undergoing extensive redevelopment work. From December to January, construction on the fifth and sixth tracks between Kandivli and Borivali led to the cancellation of numerous local trains, affecting 200–250 services daily. Once that work was completed, normal local services resumed. Why the Goregaon–CSMT Halt?The fifth and sixth track construction between Mum...

Pune: Parth Pawar is set to enter the Rajya Sabha, although it remains undecided whether he will take a seat vacated by Sunetra Pawar’s potential resignation or contest one of the seven seats scheduled for elections in April. Sources indicate that Parth Pawar plans to contest in April for a full six-year term. The passing of Ajit Pawar has reshaped political dynamics within the Pawar family and Maharashtra politics. Amid speculation about the reunification of the two factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), Sunetra Pawar has emerged as a frontrunner to succeed Ajit Pawar and assume the NCP presidency. Currently serving as Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister, she is also expected to contest the Baramati assembly seat, which became vacant after Ajit Pawar’s demise. Parth Pawar...

Mumbai: As the Mumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) gears up for the upcoming mayoral elections, the civic body has made elaborate arrangements for vehicles for the city’s top leaders. The newly elected Mayor will be provided with a Toyota Innova Hycross Hybrid worth ₹30–35 lakh. In addition, the Deputy Mayor, Leader of the House, Leader of the Opposition, and committee chairpersons will be allotted Mahindra Scorpio N vehicles, featuring saffron stripes for easy identification. Election Timeline and Vehicle AllocationThe elections for the Mayor and Deputy Mayor positions are scheduled for 11 February. Following this, elections will be held for the Standing Committee, Education Committee, Improvement Committee, BEST Committee chairpersons, and 18 ward committees, including special committe...

Mumbai: In a deeply disturbing case from Mumbai’s Colaba Parade area, a 20-year-old deaf-mute woman was allegedly raped and became pregnant. Following DNA testing, her father was identified as the biological parent of the fetus and was arrested by the police. Authorities initially collected DNA samples from 17 suspects to confirm the identity of the perpetrator. The investigation revealed that the assault occurred between March and September 21, 2025. How the Case Unfolded The case came to light last September when the woman complained to her grandmother about severe stomach discomfort, indicating, through hand gestures, a crawling sensation. She was admitted to Mumbai’s KEM & Albless Hospital, where medical examination confirmed she was five months pregnant. The hospital imme...

Mumbai: The Mumbai-Pune Expressway came to a standstill for nearly 32 hours following a tanker accident in the Bhor Ghat section of Raigad district, causing severe disruption for thousands of commuters. Traffic was finally restored after authorities removed a highly flammable propylene gas tanker from near the Adoshi Tunnel. The accident occurred when the tanker carrying propylene gas overturned, triggering an immediate safety alert. Both directions of the expressway were closed, leaving hundreds of vehicles stranded, including small children, elderly passengers, and patients traveling to Mumbai for medical treatment. Public transport was heavily affected, with 139 MSRTC bus services canceled and additional pressure on private buses and railway services, resulting in unusual crowds alon...