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A doctor allegedly assaulted by Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) leader Ramesh Mhatre at a Thane municipal hospital resigned, citing safety concerns. The incident followed a dispute over shifting a newborn due to NICU capacity. Police arrested Mhatre and five associates

The Maharashtra government will require a domicile certificate for obtaining driving licences from August 1, 2026, subject to approval. It also announced a regulatory framework for bike taxis, including driver verification, safety measures and welfare contributions for operators

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis warned of 90 kmph winds, flooding and a possible cloudburst in Nashik as torrential rains continue. The state remains on high alert, with red alerts issued across several districts and disaster response measures intensified

The Maharashtra government ordered early closure of government offices and urged private firms to adopt work-from-home after the IMD issued a red alert for Mumbai. Authorities also released construction safety guidelines and advised residents to avoid unnecessary travel amid severe weather

Around 10 to 12 tourists were safely rescued from the Adoshi waterfall near Khopoli in Maharashtra's Raigad district after heavy rainfall caused a sudden rise in water levels. Police later deployed personnel to prevent visitors from entering the area

A mentally ill woman missing from Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district for two months was reunited with her family after a social organisation used Google Search and local village records to trace her relatives. Police had earlier admitted her to a shelter home

The Maharashtra government is expected to constitute a committee within two weeks to draft legislation for the Uniform Civil Code. The panel, likely headed by a retired High Court judge, will prepare a common legal framework covering personal civil matters

The Maharashtra government has banned the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks within 500 metres of schools, citing concerns over children's health. The FDA will intensify inspections around educational institutions and take action against violators and misleading advertisements.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis informed the Assembly that sanction proposals to prosecute government employees in 511 cases were pending as of May 31, 2026. Of these, 400 had remained pending for over 90 days across multiple departments

Long-pending bridge projects in Gundi and Khanargaon villages of Kumram Bheem Asifabad district continue to cause hardships to residents, especially during the monsoon. Villagers remain cut off due to delays in construction and have urged authorities to expedite the projects.

An 18-year-old NEET-UG aspirant from Maharashtra's Hingoli allegedly died by suicide days after appearing for the NEET re-test. Police are investigating claims by his family that he found the examination difficult and examining whether there was any connection to the incident

A 26-year-old newlywed woman, Vishakha Tilekar, allegedly died by suicide in Maharashtra’s Ambernath after facing dowry harassment, according to her family’s complaint. Police registered a case against her husband and relatives, arrested her doctor husband, and launched an investigation

The Southwest Monsoon has temporarily stalled, delaying its advance across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. Weather experts and climate researchers attribute the slowdown to dry air intrusion and El Nino conditions, raising concerns over rainfall availability for the Kharif agricultural season.

Forest officials in Adilabad are facing trouble due to AI-generated tiger photographs going viral on social media. A fake tiger image shared by a youngster in Neradigonda triggered panic among villagers, forcing officials to verify the claims and monitor the situation closely

Four women were killed in a tiger attack while collecting tendu leaves in Maharashtra's Chandrapur district. The incident triggered panic among villagers and renewed concerns over rising man-animal conflict, with locals demanding compensation and stronger preventive measures.

The CBI intensified its NEET paper leak investigation in Maharashtra’s Nanded with raids and questioning at multiple residences. Officials suspect families paid lakhs for leaked exam papers after unusually high NEET scores triggered scrutiny into coaching institutes, financial links, and interstate leak networks

The CBI and Rajasthan Police have intensified the NEET 2026 paper leak probe, detaining 16 suspects across multiple states. Investigators suspect an inter-state network spanning Maharashtra, Haryana, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu involved in distributing leaked exam material

Rahul Gandhi alleged that the BJP has built a system to “steal elections” across states including Haryana and Maharashtra. Speaking during a yatra in Gurugram, he accused the ruling party of controlling institutions and warned of public backlash

A senior Mumbai Police officer was arrested in Mumbai under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act for allegedly molesting a minor in Worli, prompting a wider investigation and serious accountability concerns

Food and Drug Administration Maharashtra has mandated restaurants across Maharashtra to disclose whether paneer dishes use real dairy or substitutes. The rule aims to ensure transparency, prevent consumer deception, and standardize labelling across menus and food outlets