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The tent and stage at Maharashtra’s Antarwali Sarati village, the epicentre of Manoj Jarange’s Maratha quota agitation, were dismantled after 1,123 days. Villagers decided to clear the site following the conclusion of Jarange’s latest hunger strike

A herd of 32 wild elephants has triggered panic among farmers in villages along the Maharashtra-Telangana border. The elephants reportedly damaged crops in Maharashtra after crossing the Wainganga river, prompting forest officials to deploy teams and surveillance measures.

Coca-Cola India and bottling partner Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages are expanding their festive presence across Maharashtra and other states through retail networks, community partnerships and quick-commerce platforms, while promoting PET bottle collection, recycling and upcycled art initiatives during the festive season

The Bombay High Court banned firecrackers, loudspeakers, DJs and laser beams on public roads during festival processions in Maharashtra, criticised lax enforcement of noise pollution rules and called for greater restraint and more dignified, civilised celebrations

A three-year-old tigress was killed after being hit by an unidentified vehicle on National Highway 53 in Lakhni town of Maharashtra’s Bhandara district. Forest officials said the post-mortem examination will determine the exact cause of the feline’s death

An eight-month-old baby girl who went missing from Nashik’s Nandgaon taluka on September 17 was found safe near Vaibothi village in neighbouring Yeola taluka three days later. Police are investigating how she reached the spot and why she was abandoned

Telangana EAGLE Force has traced 60 persons in Maharashtra and Gujarat allegedly linked to a Thailand-India hydroponic ganja supply chain. Officials served them notices under the NDPS Act while investigating suppliers, transporters, distributors, recipients and financial transactions connected to the network.

Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange halted his Mumbai march in Beed after his health deteriorated during a hunger strike. Doctors said his condition was under monitoring, while Maharashtra ministers urged him to withdraw the protest and hold talks with the government

The Cockroach Janta Party will launch its ‘Adivasi School Thik Karo’ campaign in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli on September 17. Founder Abhijeet Dipke alleged government apathy towards tribal schools and called for better infrastructure, education and opportunities for tribal students

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