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Shrirampur traders observe bandh over law and order concerns

Shrirampur traders observe bandh over law and order concerns

Updated on Jul 13, 2026 02:56 IST

Nashik on high alert as CM warns of possible cloudburst; schools, colleges and markets to remain shut

**EDS: THIRD PARTY IMAGE** In this image posted on July 6, 2026, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis reviews the heavy rainfall situation and appeals to citizens to avoid unnecessary travel, at the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, in Mumbai, Maharashtra. (@Dev_Fadnavis/X via PTI Photo)(PTI07_06_2026_000215B) (@Dev_Fadnavis)

Updated on Jul 7, 2026 03:43 IST

2 months on, court grants bail to Nida Khan; denies relief to prime accused Danish Shaikh

Nashik [Maharashtra], May 11 (ANI): The accused Nida Khan appears before the Nashik Road Court in connection with the ongoing Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) case, in Nashik on Monday. The court has remanded a fourteen-day judicial custody. (ANI Video Grab) (ANI Video Grab)

Updated on Jul 7, 2026 03:27 IST

Wholesale onion prices steady: Lasalgaon APMC

In April, the wholesale price of superior-quality onions was about <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1,500 per quintal, and that of inferior-quality onions hovered below <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1,000 per quintal. (HT)

Updated on Jul 5, 2026 02:52 IST

CM to set up expert panel on original Pune-Nashik rail project route: Vikhe Patil

A group of MLAs from Pune, Nashik and Ahilyanagar, led by Vikhe Patil and former minister Dilip Walse Patil, met Fadnavis in Mumbai on Friday and discussed the issue. (HT FILE)

Updated on Jul 4, 2026 02:39 IST

Rlys to invest ₹1,600 crore in five stations for Nashik Simhastha Kumbh Mela

Indian Railways will invest around <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1,600 crore to upgrade infrastructure at five stations under the Bhusawal division of Central Railway ahead of the Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Nashik. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on Jul 3, 2026 03:24 IST

Protest on June 29 demanding Pune-Nashik rail project via Sangamner

The stir is being organised against the backdrop of the Railways’ decision to scrap the initially planned Pune-Nashik semi-high-speed rail project via Sangamner, citing technical issues related to the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope. (HT file)

Updated on Jun 27, 2026 01:04 IST

Mahajan seeks Fadnavis’ intervention in morphed photo controversy

Maharashtra-cabinet-minister-Girish-Mahajan-carried-a-revolver-which-was-very-much-visible-at-an-event-for-deaf-and-mute-children-in-Jalgaon-city-HT-file-photo

Updated on Jun 21, 2026 23:18 IST

There exists only one Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde: Amit Shah

Union home minister Amit Shah greeted during a programme at the Shri Mahalakshmi (Ambabai) Temple premises, in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and deputy CM Eknath Shinde are also seen. There is only one Shiv Sena at present, which is headed by Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde, said Shah. (PTI)

Updated on Jun 20, 2026 23:44 IST

Prosecution opposes bail pleas of 3 TCS-linked BPO case accused

Prosecution opposes bail pleas of 3 TCS-linked BPO case accused

Updated on Jun 19, 2026 23:36 IST

Weak rainfall, moisture-depleted soil keeps farmers from kharif sowing

A farmer in Kota engaged in the cultivation of Kharif crops. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jun 16, 2026 23:32 IST

Dharashiv emerges as Maharashtra’s wind power hub

Dharashiv emerges as Maharashtra’s wind power hub

Updated on Jun 15, 2026 23:24 IST

Wholesale onion prices cross ₹2,000 per quintal in Lasalgaon

**EDS: WITH PTI STORY DEL3** New Delhi: A labourer rests on the onion sacks at Azadpur Mandi, a major market of the Agriculture Produce Marketing Committee (APMC), in New Delhi, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019. Onion prices are spiralling reportedly due to shortage of supply and as per the data maintained by the consumer affairs ministry, retail onion prices rose to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>57/kg in Delhi, <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>56/kg in Mumbai, <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>48/kg in Kolkata and <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>34/kg in Chennai last week. (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan) (PTI9_22_2019_000062A) *** Local Caption *** (PTI)

Updated on Jun 15, 2026 22:14 IST

3 TCS-linked BPO case accused request court for bail

The Nashik city police registered nine FIRs against eight BPO employees, including Nida, Tausif and Danish, between March 26 and April 3. Names of most of these employees appear in multiple FIRs. All eight are currently in judicial custody. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 13, 2026 01:52 IST

Gite backs out of Nashik legislative council poll fray

Gite backs out of Nashik legislative council poll fray

Updated on Jun 12, 2026 02:00 IST

Sena uneasy as Gite remains firm on contesting Nashik MLC polls

Sena’s Nashik unit is growing increasingly uneasy as rebel BJP leader Gokul Gite remains adamant about contesting the Nashik MLC election against the official Mahayuti candidate. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on Jun 10, 2026 03:02 IST

Gokul Gite likely to withdraw from Nashik legislative council race; say Mahayuti leaders

The indication comes after BJP minister Girish Mahajan met Gite near Nashik airport Monday evening. (HT)

Updated on Jun 8, 2026 23:44 IST

Nashik BJP rebel Gokul Gite claims support from Mahayuti voters in MLC poll

Nashik BJP rebel Gokul Gite claims support from Mahayuti voters in MLC poll

Updated on Jun 8, 2026 06:42 IST

Chhagan Bhujbal turns down party’s offer to move to Rajya Sabha

Chhagan Bhujbal turns down party’s offer to move to Rajya Sabha

Updated on Jun 8, 2026 02:18 IST

‘Talks on between BJP, Sena leadership to resolve Nashik, Jalgaon MLC poll disputes’

Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde on Saturday said discussions are underway between top leadership of BJP and Shiv Sena to resolve issues arising from rebel candidates in MLC polls. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on Jun 6, 2026 23:08 IST

Mahayuti tries to persuade Gokul Gite to exit Nashik MLC race

Mahayuti cabinet ministers Girish Mahajan and Uday Samant reach out to rebel BJP candidate Gokul Gite, who is contesting the Nashik MLC election as an independent. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on Jun 6, 2026 02:10 IST

Bhusawal court awards death sentence for rape, quadruple murder

A special fast-track court in Bhusawal, Jalgaon district, on June 4 sentenced to death a youth, Mahendra Barela, 19, for gruesome rape and quadruple murder of four minor siblings. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on Jun 6, 2026 01:34 IST

Kakade’s poll affidavit shows ₹10 crore advance to Jay Pawar

Election affidavit of NCP candidate for Pune Legislative Council seat, Vikram Kakade, reveals he paid <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>10 crore to Jay Pawar, younger son of deputy CM Sunetra Pawar, as advance for land deal. (HT FILE)

Updated on Jun 5, 2026 02:38 IST

BPO case: SIT quizzes corporator over alleged links to Nida Khan

Nashik city police SIT quizzed Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar AIMIM corporator Mateen Patel in connection with TCS-linked BPO case of alleged sexual exploitation and religious coercion. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on Jun 5, 2026 02:32 IST

Centre relaxes quality norms for onion procurement from Nashik farmers

Mumbai, India - May 6, 2020: Resident govandi gather for to buy onions in the market, during the nationwide lockdown imposed in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. (Photo by Satish Bate/Hindustan Times) (Satish Bate/HT Photo)

Updated on Jun 4, 2026 02:22 IST

Sena on tenterhooks over Nashik MLC poll as Gite brothers refuse to back down

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, who was in Nashik on Wednesday, said the Maha Vikas Aghadi had not fielded a candidate because it lacked the numbers required to win. (HT)

Updated on Jun 3, 2026 23:32 IST

Nashik SIT books Sambhajinagar resident for allegedly sheltering Nida Khan

Nida is one of the accused in the TCS-linked BPO case involving allegations of sexual exploitation and religious conversion. (HT FILE)

Updated on Jun 1, 2026 23:34 IST

Significant rise in wholesale onion prices at Lasalgaon amid lower arrivals, stock hoarding

Just a week ago, inferior-quality onions sold for <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>700–800 per quintal, while premium-quality onions fetched around <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1,100 per quintal. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 1, 2026 23:28 IST

SIT files second chargesheet in Nashik TCS case

Nine employees of the BPO unit had lodged separate complaints alleging sexual exploitation and religious coercion by their eight arrested co-workers. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on May 29, 2026 24:40 IST

Shirdi police file chargesheet against Kharat in land grabbing case

Ashok Kharat (HT FILE)

Updated on May 29, 2026 24:00 IST

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