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Heavy rainfall in Maharashtra and Karnataka has increased inflows into the Priyadarshini Jurala Project, easing Telangana's drinking water concerns. The rising flows have boosted irrigation, revived hydropower generation and are expected to improve water availability at the Srisailam reservoir during Kharif.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis dismissed speculation about moving to national politics, said his focus remains on Maharashtra, welcomed the Centre's response to the NEET issue, backed the proposed anti-paper leak bill and criticised Uddhav Thackeray's remarks

A Mumbai police driver was removed from duty after a viral video showed him threatening student protesters with fabricated drug charges. The incident sparked political outrage, with Congress alleging state repression and CM Devendra Fadnavis condemning the driver's actions

Maharashtra has approved revised development plans worth Rs 115 crore for three major pilgrimage sites in Parbhani, Amravati, and Nagpur. The projects aim to boost religious tourism, upgrade riverfronts and pilgrim amenities, and support the local economy

Thane police have booked a father and son for allegedly abetting the suicide of a 46-year-old woman after a suicide note found on her mobile phone accused them of harassment. The FIR was registered following a complaint filed by the victim's son

The Enforcement Directorate filed a money laundering chargesheet against self-proclaimed godman Ashok Kharat, his wife and four others, alleging he cheated devotees by claiming divine powers and laundered illegal proceeds through cooperative credit societies and benami accounts across Maharashtra

State Excise authorities in Thane seized Goa-manufactured liquor worth Rs 17 lakh smuggled under the guise of recycled plastic scrap. A container truck was intercepted at Shilphata Circle, and one suspect was arrested with fake cargo invoices

A school teacher and his two young children drowned after he allegedly drove his car off a bridge into the Godavari river in Maharashtra's Nanded. Police suspect suicide, pointing to a WhatsApp status where he alleged harassment by seniors

A viral video showed villagers carrying an ailing man on a cot in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli, sparking concern over healthcare access. Health officials said an ambulance was dispatched promptly, the patient received timely treatment, and is now stable at a Hemalkasa hospital

Maharashtra minister Sanjay Shirsat criticised Aamir Khan over his third marriage, backing BJP leader Nitesh Rane's remarks and claiming the actor could become a "brand ambassador of love jihad", triggering fresh political controversy over the Bollywood star's personal life

The Bombay High Court directed the Maharashtra government to pay Rs 10,000 compensation to a Nagpur woman, holding that police illegally entered her bedroom and seized her mobile phone, violating her privacy, dignity and Article 21 constitutional rights

The CAG criticised the Maharashtra government for delaying the appointment of a maintenance agency for an Rs 82.78-crore anti-Naxalite helicopter, leaving it grounded for 17 months and causing an avoidable Rs 2.07-crore expense due to inadequate planning and contract management

The Supreme Court criticised the Maharashtra government for opposing bail while failing to ensure speedy trials, warning it would "expose" the state publicly. The court noted only two of 34 witnesses had been examined in four years and stressed the right to a timely trial

A 3.5-magnitude tremor struck Maharashtra's Hingoli district on Saturday morning, with no casualties reported. The latest jolt comes just days after a series of earthquakes damaged houses in Hingoli and the neighbouring districts of Parbhani and Nanded.

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