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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

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said arrangements are in place for the 10-day Ganeshotsav beginning September 14, with authorities directed to follow Bombay High Court rules. He urged mandals to ensure safety, food hygiene, pothole-free routes and environmental compliance

Adani Energy Solutions has won a Rs 4,700 crore transmission project to evacuate 4,500 MW renewable energy from Karnataka to Maharashtra. The 36-month Satara project will add 562 circuit kilometres of lines and 9,000 MVA transformation capacity, supporting pumped storage and grid stability

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut accused the Maharashtra government of threatening autorickshaw drivers’ livelihoods by allowing bike taxis. He claimed Rapido’s expansion could hurt Marathi youth dependent on autos and alleged political-business links between the aggregator and state ministers

RTOs across Maharashtra issued notices to 331 autorickshaw and taxi drivers for failing to demonstrate working knowledge of Marathi. The latest checks covered 4,807 drivers, taking the statewide total to 35,190 vehicles inspected and 4,729 notices issued since August 20

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the state FDA will frame SOPs to curb edible oil adulteration while protecting traditional oil traders and small retailers. He called for a balanced approach to food safety and livelihoods and announced a joint Maharashtra-Haryana committee for the Panipat memorial

Three infants died from suffocation after a fire broke out in the NICU of Amravati District Women’s Hospital. Six others are receiving treatment. A suspected ventilator explosion triggered the blaze, while authorities launched a high-level inquiry into safety and administrative lapses

Maharashtra RTOs have launched a statewide drive to test the working knowledge of Marathi among taxi and autorickshaw drivers. Those unable to answer a 16-question test satisfactorily will receive one-month notices and face badge suspension if they fail again.