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maharashtra news

Jayant Patil asks NCP (SP) MLAs to prepare for possible NDA alliance

Mumbai, India – 08 July 2026: Member of Legislative Assembly of Maharashtra Jayant Patil arrived at Vidhan Bhavan during the Maharashtra Monsoon Assembly Session, in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, 08 July 2026. (Photo by Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo)
Published on Jul 13, 2026 08:51 am IST

Students fall ill after food poisoning incident at Maharashtra boarding school

Taluka Medical Officer Rajendra Valvi noted that at least five boys experienced symptoms like vomiting, nausea, and abdominal pain.
Published on Jul 12, 2026 10:10 am IST

Thousands of state schools lack power, internet, disabled-friendly facilities

Thousands of state schools lack power, internet, disabled-friendly facilities
Updated on Jul 12, 2026 08:30 am IST

Sharad Pawar, Eknath Shinde meet sparks buzz,Supriya Sule steps in to calm storm

Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde meets Sharad Pawar, at the legislature, in Mumbai.
Updated on Jul 11, 2026 11:57 am IST

Jal Jeevan Mission costs in Maharashtra doubled due to poor planning: CAG

Launched by the Centre in August 2019, the Jal Jeevan Mission aims to provide every rural household with a Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC), supplying 55 litres of potable water per person per day. (ANI)
Published on Jul 11, 2026 08:57 am IST

Maha BJP leader admits 'govt's delay' in conferring Bharat Ratna on Savarkar

Mungantiwar raised the matter on the last day of the monsoon session.
Published on Jul 10, 2026 08:59 pm IST

Teachers hold statewide protest against non-academic workload

Teachers met Maharashtra education minister Dadaji Bhuse who assured to find ways to reduce the burden of SIR duty on teachers. Thousands of educators staged protests across the state on Thursday against the deployment of teachers as BLOs for SIR of electoral rolls, leading to closure of several government schools. (HT)
Published on Jul 10, 2026 09:16 am IST

Maharashtra leads NEP implementation, says Patil

Replying to a discussion under Rule 293, Patil said the policy’s implementation gathered pace after 2022 following Covid-19 disruptions and claimed Maharashtra is now at the forefront of rolling out the NEP. (HT FILE)
Published on Jul 10, 2026 08:58 am IST

Four earthquakes shake Hingoli; strongest 4.6-magnitude tremor felt across Marathwada

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Published on Jul 10, 2026 08:52 am IST

Uproar in Maharashtra assembly over reversed Ambedkar photo; CM assures action

CM Devendra Fadnavis assured the House that action would be taken within 24 hours.
Updated on Jul 09, 2026 01:48 pm IST

'Didn't raise hand, never hit a female doc': Ramesh Mhatre on viral assault clip

Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre, on Wednesday, issued a statement regarding the alleged assault on two doctors and nurses at Shashtri Nagar Hospital.
Updated on Jul 09, 2026 08:35 am IST

Four states sign pact to settle long-pending Narmada project dues

Union home minister Amit Shah during the agreement signing between govt of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Maharashtra to resolve the long pending issues related to the Narmada Project, in New Delhi on Tuesday (ANI Video Grab)
Published on Jul 07, 2026 09:56 pm IST

Heavy rain claims lives across state, shuts hill routes

Raigad [Maharashtra], Jul 05 (ANI): A vehicle moves in a waterlogged area during heavy rainfall, in Raigad on Sunday. (ANI Video Grab) (ANI Video Grab)
Updated on Jul 07, 2026 09:15 am IST

FDA busts racket of synthetic milk across five districts in Maharashtra

FDA also seized shampoo, detergents, palm oil, emulsifiers, etc. worth 1.48 crores, which were allegedly used to make the milk. (Representative Photo/iStock)
Published on Jul 06, 2026 08:12 pm IST

Launched in May, partly shut after landslide: The Pune-Mumbai ‘Missing Link’

The 'Missing Link' was inaugurated by Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis in May this year.
Updated on Jul 06, 2026 05:22 pm IST

Red alert, Pune link hit: Heavy rains disrupt daily life in Mumbai | 10 points

During the high tide, Mumbai police personnel restricted commuters from entering the promenade of Marine Drives in Mumbai, India.
Updated on Jul 06, 2026 02:59 pm IST

Mumbai local train status today: Check latest schedule amid heavy rains

Most suburban local train services remained operational on Monday morning, although some routes were running behind schedule.
Updated on Jul 06, 2026 06:00 pm IST

Pipeline testing triggers water burst on Pune road as rain lashes city | Watch

Pipeline testing triggered a massive water burst on a newly built road in the Talegaon Dabhade area.
Published on Jul 05, 2026 12:04 pm IST

‘Survival is a daily act…’: Indian women farmers’ long wait for visibility

As men have migrated to cities for employment, it’s women who are left to manage farms, livestock, and household food systems.
Updated on Jul 05, 2026 07:49 am IST

CBI raids in Maha, Gujarat in 232-crore bank fraud cases

CBI raids in Maha, Gujarat in 232-crore bank fraud cases
Updated on Jul 05, 2026 08:37 am IST

'Only two potholes': Maha CM defends roadwork on Pune-Mumbai Expressway

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis
Updated on Jul 04, 2026 05:37 pm IST

Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde hospitalised in Mumbai with viral fever

Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde
Updated on Jul 04, 2026 03:49 pm IST

Bombay HC's remarks on ‘horse-trading’ earns praise from Uddhav Sena

Shiv Sena (UBT) "thanked" the judge for his remarks, days after six of its nine Lok Sabha MPs joined the Shinde-led faction.
Updated on Jul 04, 2026 02:59 pm IST

‘BJP wants to crush voice of Maha through defections’: Aaditya Thackeray to HT

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray. (X)
Updated on Jul 03, 2026 09:58 am IST

‘BJP wants to crush the voice of Maharashtra through defections’

Aaditya Thackeray (HT Photo)
Updated on Jul 03, 2026 09:00 am IST

Maha stays changes in RTI Act after Anna Hazare warns of hunger strike

Social activist Anna Hazare had threatened to launch an indefinite hunger strike from July 5 if the Maharashtra government did not immediately withdraw the “illegal” amendments to the RTI rules. (HT)
Updated on Jul 03, 2026 08:57 am IST

Director’s surprise visit to Loni Kalbhor PHC triggers probe

The inspection revealed several lapses, including the absence of a medical officer during the visit, outpatient services being managed by a community health officer, and medicines and medical supplies being stored in a disorderly manner despite preparations for the palkhi pilgrimage. (HT REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)
Updated on Jul 03, 2026 08:44 am IST

Two deaths in 3 days: BMC under fire after Mumbai monsoon tragedies

The back-to-back tragedies have triggered political outrage, demands for action against those responsible.
Updated on Jul 02, 2026 10:18 pm IST

Amid UBT crisis, independent MLC Kiran Sarnaik joins Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena

The move came on a day when MLC Sachin Ahir of the Opposition Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) was elected unopposed to the post of deputy chairman of the Maharashtra legislative council as a candidate of the ruling Mahayuti.
Published on Jul 02, 2026 11:18 am IST

11-yr-old, killed in Mumbai tree collapse, cremated with favourite cricket ball

Mumbai, India. July 01, 2026 - Juhi and Gourav Shrivastav mourned the loss of their son, Vihan, at his funeral in Deonar, Chembur. Family members and friends were present at the last rites. Vihan Srivastav, aged 11, died, and four other children sustained injuries when a large tree fell on their school bus on Road No. 11 in Chembur, Mumbai, India. July 01, 2026. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Raju Shinde)
Updated on Jul 02, 2026 09:30 am IST