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The decomposed body of an unidentified man was found in roadside shrubs in Maharashtra's Hingoli district, with police suspecting murder. The body had a severed hand and visible injuries. Police believe it was dumped after the man was killed elsewhere

A 38-year-old Nagpur woman died after she was allegedly assaulted by her husband during an argument over cooking and her decision to attend a dance class. Police initially treated the death as accidental but later arrested her husband following post-mortem findings

The VHP has decided to bar Muslims from garba and dandiya events during Navratri across Maharashtra and issued guidelines for organisers, including Aadhaar checks and tilak. VHP spokesperson Shriraj Nair described the measures as precautionary steps to protect Hindu cultural traditions

Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange refused to end his seven-day hunger strike, demanding Kunbi certificates for eligible Marathas. He sought a government resolution by September 12, backed Dhangar ST reservation and criticised Maharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal’s opposition

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a two-year plan to transform Pune and its metropolitan region, focusing on infrastructure and mobility. He said projects including ring roads, tunnels and metro expansion would make Pune a sought-after urban destination by 2029

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the Election Commission of enabling alleged BJP-led “vote chori” and questioned voter deletions during SIR exercises. He cited changes in Maharashtra and Delhi electoral rolls, while eligible voters can file claims and objections until September 30

Three persons from Maharashtra were arrested for allegedly stealing a generator, pickup vehicle and two mobile phones from a National Highway worksite on the Bela-Kobbayi road in Adilabad. Police recovered the stolen items, while another accused remains absconding.

Telangana pressed Maharashtra to reconsider the 2016 agreement on the Tummidihatti barrage and accept a height of 152 metres. Maharashtra reportedly sought detailed studies before responding, while Telangana offered compensation for land that could be submerged in Maharashtra.

Two MNS workers were arrested over the alleged removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's photograph at a Pune government polytechnic. The incident triggered a political confrontation, with BJP youth workers and MNS activists clashing in Mumbai, prompting police detentions

A young tiger from Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary has travelled over 400 km across Maharashtra, moving through Beed and now Dharashiv. Officials say its movement indicates healthy prey and water availability, while confirming that the wildlife corridor connecting Tipeshwar and Yedshi remains functional

Congress leader Pawan Khera on Monday alleged that the exclusion of over 2.06 crore voters from Maharashtra’s electoral rolls under SIR vindicated Rahul Gandhi’s “vote chori” claims. He questioned the BJP and ECI’s earlier confidence in the 2024 voter list

Four pilgrims from Nirmal were killed and seven others injured after their jeep overturned near Thotamba village in Maharashtra’s Nanded district on Monday. The victims were returning from a temple visit when the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle.

A 47-year-old cook, Ramabai Ranveer, won a 3-km race in Maharashtra’s Beed district after running barefoot in her everyday sari. With no formal training and only slippers, she said her determination to support her two daughters’ education drove her victory

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Monday attacked the Opposition, calling CJP a “Congress Jitao Programme” and Rahul Gandhi’s “Chhatron Ki Goonj” a campaign of lies. Speaking in Pune, he also urged citizens to celebrate Ganeshotsav traditionally, avoiding controversies over DJs and loudspeakers

The SFI and DYFI will launch a statewide infrastructure audit campaign for Maharashtra government-run schools from September 1. The organisations oppose closure of rural schools and are seeking more teachers, better infrastructure, libraries, laboratories, digital facilities and adequate government funding

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the government is willing to discuss constitutionally and legally valid Maratha quota demands as activist Manoj Jarange continued his hunger strike in Jalna. Jarange has threatened a Mumbai march if demands for Kunbi certificates remain unmet

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said tolerance is the “soul” of Hindutva while endorsing RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s remarks on Hinduism’s inclusive nature. Fadnavis stressed that tolerance means respecting all religions but does not imply failing to resist attacks

Maharashtra residents stranded in flood-hit Nepal have safely returned to India following coordinated evacuation efforts. The citizens thanked the Maharashtra government for its assistance, while Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

Maharashtra’s autorickshaw and taxi unions welcomed the government’s decision to give non-Marathi drivers another year to acquire working knowledge of Marathi. The extension eases immediate livelihood concerns, while unions plan additional classes to help drivers meet the language requirement

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis announced a one-year grace period for non-Marathi auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers to acquire basic Marathi proficiency. Drivers will face no licence or permit cancellations during the period, while unions will organise language classes and provide study materials