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What happened: On the evening of August 19, 2025, heavy rainfall disrupted suburban rail services, driving commuters to the Monorail. One heavily overcrowded train stalled between Mysore Colony and Bhakti Park due to a power supply failure, linked to exceeding…

IndiGo Alerts Flyers to Plan Ahead as Mumbai Battles Monsoon Deluge Mumbai, August 19, 2025 — IndiGo Airlines has issued a travel advisory to passengers departing from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, urging them to depart early and remain vigilant…

New Delhi — August 7, 2025 — In a significant escalation of financial crime enforcement, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has carried out widespread raids across Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Maharashtra, targeting entities allegedly involved in a ₹750 crore fake GST…

The Maharashtra government, via the General Administration Department, issued a new Government Resolution (GR) on July 28, 2025, imposing comprehensive social media guidelines for state employees—including those on deputation, contractual service, and in PSU/local bodies—to curb leaks, misinformation, and misuse…

Mumbai, July 25, 2025 — Amid rising tensions over the use of regional languages in Maharashtra, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis issued a strong statement on Friday emphasizing that manhandling or violence over language will not be tolerated under any…

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) launched a sweeping operation across Mumbai, Delhi, and other cities, raiding nearly 50 locations linked to industrialist Anil Ambani and his group of companies, in connection with a ₹3,000 crore loan fraud involving Yes Bank. The…

Mumbai, July 23, 2025 — In a significant legal development, the Bombay High Court has rejected a plea filed by KAL Airways and media baron Kalanithi Maran seeking ₹1,300 crore in damages from SpiceJet, citing “procedural delay” and ineffective legal…

MNS Workers Held for Pressuring Shopkeepers to Speak Marathi in Mumbai Mumbai, July 8, 2025 — Tensions escalated in several parts of Mumbai as activists of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) launched a campaign urging — and allegedly threatening —…

Maharashtra Allows CCMP-Certified Homeopaths to Prescribe Allopathy; Doctors Raise Safety Concerns Mumbai, July 7, 2025 – The Maharashtra FDA has issued a directive permitting homeopathic practitioners who successfully complete a six-month Certificate Course in Modern Pharmacology (CCMP) to prescribe allopathic…

JSW Steel Unveils ₹60,000 Crore Green Steel Plant in Maharashtra JSW Steel, one of India’s top steel producers, has announced a groundbreaking ₹50,000–60,000 crore investment to set up a 10 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) green steel plant in Maharashtra.…

Water Taxis Coming Soon: Mumbai’s Coastal Connectivity Set for a Boost In a forward-looking move, the Maharashtra government has announced plans to roll out water taxi services in Mumbai, aiming to revolutionize the city’s transport network by utilizing its extensive…

Salman Khan Faces Yet Another Death Threat In a shocking development, Bollywood actor Salman Khan has once again received a death threat, reportedly involving a bomb threat to his car. The threat was made via a phone call to the…

Kavach 5.0: Mumbai’s Local Train Network Set for 30% Expansion Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has officially announced the deployment of Kavach 5.0, an advanced version of India’s Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system, in Mumbai. The system is designed to…

Chain-Snatching Suspect Shot Dead in Mumbai Police Encounter in Mumbai Leaves Suspect Dead A chain-snatching suspect from Mumbai was shot dead by police during an operation. Authorities claim the accused attempted to resist arrest, prompting officers to open fire. The…

Mumbai: The Maharashtra government informed the court that First Information Reports (FIRs) cannot be filed against illegal hoardings under the current legal framework. The state argued that existing municipal laws and administrative actions are sufficient to deal with the issue.…

A shocking fire incident in Pune has left the city in grief after four office employees were burned alive inside a tempo traveler while on their way to work. The tragic event unfolded when the vehicle caught fire, and now…

Pune, Maharashtra: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has been conferred with the first-ever Sant Tukaram Maharaj Award, recognizing his outstanding contributions to public service and social welfare. The award ceremony was held in Pune, attracting notable personalities from across…

  In a recent enforcement action at the Bombay High Court, a Navi Mumbai resident was fined ₹1 lakh and had his mobile phone seized after he was found recording court proceedings. This incident has ignited debates about the rights…

A massive fire broke out in a slum area of Goregaon, Mumbai, late last night, leaving behind a trail of devastation. The fire rapidly spread through densely packed homes, destroying property and forcing several families to evacuate. How the Fire…

A mobile phone explosion inside a Mumbai local train led to chaos and panic among commuters on Monday. The incident, which occurred during peak hours, briefly disrupted train services as passengers scrambled for safety. Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported.…

In a major step towards enhancing skill development and education, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced the allocation of 100 acres of land for the establishment of Vidarbha Global Skill University. This initiative is set to transform the Vidarbha…

Mumbai: Maharashtra emerged as India’s Zika virus hotspot in 2024, recording 140 of the 151 total cases reported across the country, according to a recent World Health Organization (WHO) report. The data has raised serious public health concerns, urging authorities…