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  Aaditya Thackeray says he never knew Disha Salian, calls linking to case 'character assassination'

  September 17, 2026 17:33 IST

  Aaditya Thackeray has said he never met or knew Disha Salian, calling repeated attempts to link him to her death an evidence-free campaign. His remarks come after the CBI registered an FIR following a Bombay High Court order for a fresh probe.

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  Paracetamol, blood pressure medicine fail quality test at Nagpur government hospitals

  September 16, 2026 12:26 IST

  Paracetamol and a blood pressure medicine supplied to two major government hospitals in Nagpur have failed quality testing by the FDA. The hospitals have been directed to stop their distribution and use and withdraw the available stock following laboratory reports.

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  FDA suspends licence of Mumbai's iconic Cafe Mondegar over food safety and hygiene violations

  September 16, 2026 12:09 IST

  Mumbai's iconic Cafe Mondegar has had its food licence suspended after the Maharashtra FDA found serious hygiene and food safety lapses during an inspection. Three other Mumbai establishments also faced licence suspension.

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  PM Modi's school friend gets land back from firm linked to BJP MLA days after meeting him

  September 16, 2026 12:00 IST

  PM Modi's school friend, Asgar Ali Vohra, has received major relief in a 15-year-old land dispute. BJP MLA Narendra Mehta's company has announced that it will relinquish possession of the disputed land and withdraw the construction permission.

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  Massive blast at Navi Mumbai restaurant leaves two injured, damages nearby outlets | VIDEO

  September 15, 2026 14:07 IST

  A powerful explosion at Sagar Family Restaurant in Navi Mumbai's Sanpada Sector 1 injured two people and damaged several nearby shops. The blast also shattered windows and damaged a wall at Suraj Hospital.

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  Sergio Gor offers prayers at Lalbaugcha Raja in Mumbai, says 'energy is incredible' | Video

  September 15, 2026 7:58 IST

  US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor arrived in Mumbai and visited the famous Lalbaugcha Raja pandal on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. A video has also surfaced showing him touching the feet of Lord Ganesha during the visit.

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  CBI registers FIR in Disha Salian case on orders from Bombay High Court

  September 14, 2026 16:57 IST

  Salian was found dead on June 8, 2020, days before Rajput was found dead at his residence in Bandra, Mumbai. Notably, her death earlier was recorded as an Accidental Death Report (ADR).

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  Cops refuse Manoj Jarange permission for hunger strike at Mumbai's Azad Maidan; he slams government

  September 13, 2026 23:46 IST

  Jarange slammed the police's decision and accused Maharashtra government of trying to suppress his agitation. He also claimed the act of the Mumbai police was against the directives of Bombay High Court. This is dictatorship and high-handedness, he said.

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  Nitin Gadkari gets stuck in Mumbai traffic, says 'I am paying for my mistake'

  September 13, 2026 7:24 IST

  Union Minister Nitin Gadkari arrived nearly an hour late at an event in Mumbai after getting stuck in traffic while travelling from Worli. Gadkari took responsibility for the delay.

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  Six killed, eight critical after sharing taxi collides with truck on Nanded-Bhokar Highway in Mahara

  September 10, 2026 22:21 IST

  The accident took place at around 8 pm when the Tata Magic was travelling from Nanded towards Bhokar.

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  Maharashtra sets up task force to bring reforms in recruitment exams; division-wise visits from Sept

  September 08, 2026 19:00 IST

  The task force will start visits to each division of Maharashtra from September 12 to meet students, teachers, and other stakeholders and seek their feedback to bring in corrective measures in the state's recruitment exam system. The first visit will be to Pune.

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  Two suspects detained with fake PMO ID, gun ahead of PM Modi's BKC event in Mumbai

  September 09, 2026 0:03 IST

  Two people were detained at Mumbai's NMACC in BKC ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled event. Police said one man claimed to be a PMO official, while a gun was recovered from the bodyguard accompanying him. The Mumbai Crime Branch is investigating.

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  Students protest in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar against MPSC paper leak, check their demands

  September 08, 2026 14:43 IST

  The students have appealed to the government to make the process of competitive examinations completely transparent and take clear decisions regarding the future of the candidates.

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  At least six killed, seven others injured in horrific road accident near Gondia in Maharashtra

  September 08, 2026 12:38 IST

  The incident was reported when the speeding truck collided head-on with a pickup truck at 12:30 pm. Three people died on the spot while 11 others died in hospital with serious injuries. The victims were laborers from Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh who were travelling to Hyderabad for work.

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  Mumbai iconic Gaiety-Galaxy cinema temporarily closed due to alleged license issue

  September 08, 2026 10:22 IST

  Gaiety Galaxy Theatre in Bandra, Mumbai was started in 1972. It is one of the oldest theatres in Mumbai. According to police sources, some organisations outside the theatre protested that the film Hanuman Ansh was not being given space inside the theatre.

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  DRI busts gold-smuggling syndicate run by Chinese nationals, gold worth Rs 1.10 crore seized

  September 08, 2026 6:39 IST

  The investigation revealed that a group of Chinese nationals, in association with Indian accomplices, had devised an ingenious modus operandi to smuggle gold through legitimate commercial imports.

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  Mumbai Crime Branch arrests J-K security guard over suspected link to Pakistan number threat call

  September 07, 2026 11:51 IST

  The Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested 45-year-old security guard Mohammad Sharif over his alleged links with a Pakistan-based number from which a Mumbai resident reportedly received threatening WhatsApp calls and voice notes. Police are investigating his communication with the Pakistan-based contact.

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  7-year-old boy dies during Dahi Handi celebration in Mumbai's Malad, another woman dies in Pune

  September 05, 2026 18:01 IST

  In another incident, a 45-year-old woman was crushed to death under an iron frame in Pune, while at least 32 'Govindas' were injured during Dahi Handi celebrations in Mumbai and 10 in Thane, officials said on Saturday.

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  Maharashtra sets up high-level committee for 'cheating-free' recruitment exams

  September 05, 2026 23:31 IST

  The panel will be headed by K. Radha, Additional Chief Secretary of the General Administration Department and comprises of a total of seven members. The decision to set up a committee was taken at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on August 12.

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  Maharashtra govt approves 70 new Equestrian Sportsmen posts for Mumbai Police Mounted Unit

  September 04, 2026 21:35 IST

  The government has also directed to prescribe separate service entry rules for mounted police units. It is also clarified that no additional posts will be created in addition to the 70 posts given in the Appendix and no additional funds will be provided for the unit.

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  No more just clocks at Mantralaya! Maharashtra govt to install astronomical time display machines

  September 04, 2026 15:51 IST

  Maharashtra has approved the installation of two 'Kalayan' astronomical time display machines at Mantralaya and the state legislature building. Costing Rs 10.97 lakh, the machines will show GPS and standard time along with panchang details.

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  Nagpur Police bans use of DJ, modified sound systems, beamlights till November 1 ahead of festivals

  September 04, 2026 15:47 IST

  Deputy Commissioner of Police Rahul Madane said that the all must work within the norms set by the police and legal action will be taken against those who do not follow the rules and regulations.

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  'Don't politicise Ajit Pawar's death': Sunetra Pawar on Supriya Sule's 'enjoying power' jibe

  September 04, 2026 10:09 IST

  NCP(SP) working president Supriya Sule has questioned the NCP's other faction over delay in registering FIR over Ajit Pawar's death. Responding to her, Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar has said that Ajit Pawar's death should not be politicised.

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  Ferry boat breaks down near Mumbai's Gateway of India, 38 passengers rescued

  September 03, 2026 23:38 IST

  Azad Hind boat reached the spot and towed the damaged Anwari ferry boat and brought it safely to Gateway of India Jetty No. 2 at 9:10 pm. All 34 passengers and 4 crew members on board are safe.

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  From Eid to Diwali, Maharashtra FDA, led by Tukaram Munde, announces year-round rules for festivals

  September 03, 2026 23:55 IST

  Now, a uniform procedure has now been issued for every festival, from Eid to Diwali. Tukaram Munde, Commissioner of the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration, stated that this is the first such order in India, requiring action throughout the year.

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  Bogus votes help BJP to win Mira-Bhayandar civic polls, says minister Pratap Sarnaik

  September 02, 2026 14:21 IST

  As per the SIR data, out of the total of 514,950 voters in the 145 Mira-Bhayander assembly constituency, 310,1905 records are available, while 213,045 records need verification. In the 146 Ovala-Majiwada assembly constituency, out of a total of 292,537 voters, 148,418 records are available

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  Maharashtra scraps 70-year-old mandatory Hindi language test for government employees

  September 02, 2026 12:44 IST

  Before the state of Maharashtra was established, the then government mandated the use of Hindi in official work and required government employees to pass a Hindi language test.

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  Ganpati idols below six feet height must be immersed in artificial ponds in Mumbai

  September 01, 2026 23:36 IST

  The civic body has made available 281 artificial immersion ponds, besides 44 beaches and jetties and 23 natural lakes, taking the total number of immersion sites to 348.