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State govt allocated over ₹1 crore for development of Kharat-linked temple in Mirgaon

The development has sparked a political controversy, with allegations of efforts being made to shield Kharat, who is believed to have links with the powerful. (HT FILE)

Updated on Mar 26, 2026 24:38 IST

Kharge panel points to collusion of govt officials in Mundhwa land deal

Kharge panel points to collusion of govt officials in Mundhwa land deal

Updated on Mar 26, 2026 24:08 IST

Bill allows BMC to collect property tax retrospectively post-2010

Gavel and law books (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Updated on Mar 25, 2026 23:58 IST

Maharashtra passes bill to protect acid attack victims’ identities, jail for online sexual harassment

Speaking in the state assembly on Wednesday, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said the BNS Act covers all the provisions of the Shakti Act except two, which will be covered by the new bill. (Raju Shinde/HT Photo)

Updated on Mar 25, 2026 22:58 IST

Panel blames IPS officer, officials for Ghatkopar hoarding collapse

Mumbai: Rescue and relief work underway near the site of the hoarding collapse at Ghatkopar, in Mumbai, Tuesday, May 14, 2024. At least 14 persons were killed and 76 others injured on Monday night when a 100-foot tall illegal billboard fell on a petrol pump in Ghatkopar area of Mumbai. (PTI Photo) (PTI05_14_2024_000163A) (PTI)

Updated on Mar 25, 2026 01:30 IST

Maharashtra set to frame policy to regulate use of social media by minors

Maharashtra IT minister Ashish Shelar said the government is also considering awareness and training programmes on digital safety for students, teachers, and parents.

Updated on Mar 25, 2026 07:22 IST

Sunetra Pawar to contest Baramati bypoll, only Congress may field candidate against her

Sunetra Pawar (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Mar 25, 2026 24:14 IST

Police had issued LOC a week before Ashok Kharat’s arrest, says Fadnavis

Mumbai, India - March 23, 2026: CM Devendra Fadnavis during Budget assembly session at Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai, India, on Monday, March 23, 2026. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/Hindustan Times) (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT Photo)

Updated on Mar 24, 2026 01:30 IST

Shinde attacks own govt, calls Satara poll outcome ‘murder of democracy’

Mumbai, India - March 23, 2026: Dy CM Eknath Shinde during Budget assembly session at Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai, India, on Monday, March 23, 2026. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/Hindustan Times) (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT Photo)

Updated on Mar 24, 2026 24:20 IST

Sena stages protests, says police helped ally BJP in district council chief poll

Deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde raised the issue in the assembly. (X)

Updated on Mar 23, 2026 07:46 IST

Uproar over ‘godman’ arrest: Women’s panel chief resigns after meeting Fadnavis

Rupali Chakankar resigned as MSCW chief on Friday.

Updated on Mar 21, 2026 04:28 IST

SIT to probe rape allegations against self-styled ‘godman’

On Thursday, activist Anjali Damania posted a picture of MSCW chief Rupali Chakankar with Ashok Kharat on X. (Anjali Damania/X)

Updated on Mar 19, 2026 23:40 IST

Influential numerologist Ashok Kharat arrested in rape case, stirs political row

The police case was registered against Ashok Kharat on Tuesday based on a complaint by a 27-year-old woman.

Updated on Mar 19, 2026 01:20 IST

Bill passed to empower state to capture, relocate leopards

Bill passed to empower state to capture, relocate leopards

Updated on Mar 19, 2026 24:00 IST

Political storm in Maharashtra over arrest of ‘godman’ Ashok Kharat

A photo showing Rupali Chakankar, chairperson of the state women’s commission, holding an umbrella for Ashok Kharat was shared widely on social media (Anjali Damania/X)

Updated on Mar 18, 2026 22:54 IST

Housing projects with rehab units to be audited: Minister

Minister of state for urban development Madhuri Misal (HT Photo)

Updated on Mar 17, 2026 23:38 IST

Redevelopment of 388 MHADA buildings inches forward, 20 proposals received

Mumbai, India - January 06, 2023: A view of an old dilapidated building in Kamathipura. Kamathipura redevelopment project will cover an area of 27.59-acre in the island city of Mumbai. It has 943 cessed buildings and 349 non-cessed buildings along with other structures, in Mumbai, India, on Friday, January 06, 2023. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Satish Bate/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Mar 17, 2026 24:52 IST

Liquefied Petroleum Gas has now turned into ‘LaPata Gas’, says Yadav

Mumbai, India - March 14, 2026: Abu Asim Azmi, Akhilesh Yadav and Sanjay Raut, shares light moment during the Iftaar Party at Islam Gymkhanna, in Mumbai, India, on Saturday, March 14, 2026. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/Hindustan Times) (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT Photo)

Updated on Mar 14, 2026 23:58 IST

Maharashtra sets up panel to draft autonomy roadmap for JJ, Grant medical colleges

Maharashtra sets up panel to draft autonomy roadmap for JJ, Grant medical colleges

Updated on Mar 14, 2026 23:20 IST

State to develop world class tourism project at 100-acre Gorai plot

Mumbai, India - June 21, 2016: Gorai beach at Borivali in Mumbai, India, on Tuesday, June 21, 2016. (Photo by Pratham Gokhale/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Mar 14, 2026 23:16 IST

Projects worth ₹22,181 crore approved for Nashik Kumbh Mela

A-devotee-take-a-holy-dip-in-Ram-Kund-on-the-eve-of-the-flag-hoisting-of-Kumbh-Mela-in-Nashik-Arijit-Sen-HT-photo

Updated on Mar 14, 2026 24:14 IST

Govt to publish ‘saffron paper’ on Davos MoUs

Industries Minister Uday Samant (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Mar 13, 2026 22:44 IST

Maha economy grew by $55 bn this year: CM

CM Devendra Fadnavis (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Mar 11, 2026 23:20 IST

State to probe graft charges against fee panel

State to probe graft charges against fee panel

Updated on Mar 11, 2026 22:52 IST

State to set up panel to tackle defamation on social media

Mumbai, India - March 10, 2026:CM Devendra Fadnavis during budget assembly session at Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai, India, on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/Hindustan Times) (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT Photo)

Updated on Mar 11, 2026 01:28 IST

State directs action against hoarding, black-marketing of LPG

Mumbai: Maharashtra BJP President Chandrashekhar Bawankule addresses the media at the party office at Nariman Point, in Mumbai, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (PTI Photo) (PTI11_24_2024_000178B) (PTI)

Updated on Mar 11, 2026 24:58 IST

Ladki Bahin scheme to fund women entrepreneurs through interest-free loans

Thane, India - March -08, 2026: "Saree Walkathon" On the occasion of International WomenÕs Day on 8 March,promoting empowerment and traditional handloom, features 1KM, 3KM, and 5KM walk categories, with participants encouraged to wear sarees, a special Saree Walkathon was organized for womens at Ghodbunder Road in Thane. During the event, womens participated wearing beautiful traditional sarees in various unique styles. Many of them showcased retro looks and traditional attire representing different Indian states while walking in the walkathon. Through this walkathon, women also conveyed several social messages promoting awareness and empowerment. After the walkathon, the participants celebrated the day with great joy and enthusiasm by taking selfies and enjoying the moment together, marking the celebration of WomenÕs Day in a lively spir ,in Thane ,in Mumbai, India, on, Sunday, March -08, 2026. ( Praful Gangurde / HT Photo)

Updated on Mar 10, 2026 24:38 IST

Slew of schemes to achieve $1,500-bn industries’ income target

Mumbai, Mar 06 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis arrives to present the Maharashtra Budget 2026–27 at Vidhan Bhavan, in Mumbai on Friday. Minister of State Adv Ashish Jaiswal and State Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Ajit Pawar also present. (@Dev_Fadnavis X/ANI Photo) (@Dev_Fadnavis X)

Updated on Mar 7, 2026 24:56 IST

State cuts social sector spending by over ₹5,000 crore

State cuts social sector spending by over <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5,000 crore

Updated on Mar 7, 2026 24:54 IST

State orders closure of explosives unit in Nagpur after deadly blast that killed 19 workers

State orders closure of explosives unit in Nagpur after deadly blast that killed 19 workers

Updated on Mar 6, 2026 01:28 IST

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