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A Maharashtra woman, Mohini Santosh Thakur, was sentenced to 10 years in prison and fined Rs 1 lakh for smuggling 28 kg of ganja from Odisha to Maharashtra. Police intercepted her on February 2, 2024, at Mankapur in Gudihathnoor mandal

The Ministry of Railways has approved a Rs.316 crore project to upgrade the electric traction system between Medchal–Mudkhed and Mahabubnagar–Dhone sections, enhancing efficiency, reliability, and train speeds across key Telangana routes connecting northern and southern India

Cannabis cultivation, once a traditional but banned activity, has become a profitable trade in the remote areas of Adilabad, with increasing demand from Telangana and Maharashtra. Authorities are stepping up surveillance to curb illegal growth amid rising incidents of cultivation

The CPI (Maoist) condemned the recent surrender of Mallojula Venugopal Rao and Takkalapalli Vasudeva Rao, labeling them ‘traitors’. A statement issued by the Maoist Central Committee spokesperson urged the public to punish them and urged others who surrendered to reconsider

Borabanda in Jubilee Hills constituency is one of Hyderabad’s most densely populated wards, home to migrants from Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Andhra regions. Many work in construction and idol-making, shaping the area’s economy and voter demographics.

A 13-year-old tribal girl from Maharashtra's Palghar district was allegedly forcibly married off by her grandfather and was sexually assaulted and mentally harassed by husband and her in-laws

Nalgonda police arrested three individuals for felling and smuggling 166 high-value sandalwood trees from six farms in the district, valued at Rs 1.66 crore. Three key suspects remain at large. Police seized 11 logs, motorcycles, and mobile phones.

Sangareddy: The district police on Wednesday seized 260 kg of dry ganja worth Rs 1.30 crore from two cars transporting the contraband from Odisha to Maharashtra. Acting on a tip-off, a police team led by S-NAB Inspector Nageshwar Rao and Munipally Sub-Inspector Rajesh Nayak intercepted the vehicles at Kamkole toll plaza on National Highway 65 […]

The Mumbai Cricket Association and senior cricketers have donated ₹1.25 crore to Maharashtra's Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to help farmers affected by heavy rains. MCA President Ajinkya Naik presented the cheque to CM Devendra Fadnavis in a show of solidarity

Kothagudem police seized 499 kg of ganja worth Rs 2.5 crore and arrested two smugglers from Maharashtra and Karnataka. The contraband, sourced from Nellipaka in Andhra Pradesh, was being transported to Rajasthan. Two others linked to the case are absconding

Villagers in Thalamala, Luxettipet mandal, were alarmed by the reported movement of a tiger near their fields. Forest officials confirmed pugmarks and advised caution. The female tiger reportedly moved from Maharashtra and is now shuttling between Thalamala and Peddampet forests

OBC members in Nagpur will stage a protest march on October 10 against the Maratha quota Government Resolution. Leaders across parties, including Congress, NCP, and BJP, oppose Marathas’ inclusion in the OBC category for reservation, citing community concerns

Ch Diana Grace of Telangana clinched a gold in table vault and two bronzes in uneven bar and all-round exercises at the CBSE National Gymnastics Championship in Maharashtra. Daniel added to Telangana’s tally with a bronze in pommel horse

Maharashtra plans a law allowing tribal farmers to lease barren land to private entities, enabling steady income while safeguarding ownership. The move, aimed at attracting private investment, has drawn criticism from Congress, citing possible exploitation by industrialists

A tiger killed three persons in separate attacks in Maharashtra’s Chandrapur district on Thursday, sparking panic in Telangana’s border villages. Authorities suspect the same tiger in all three killings and are taking measures to prevent its entry into Telangana

A drunk man, Kaleem from Maharashtra, attacked a head constable and home guard with a knife at Kubheer police station following a family dispute. The constable suffered an abdominal injury. Kaleem fled but was later detained. Investigation continues

Two women Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Gadchiroli’s Etapalli taluka, Maharashtra. The joint C-60 and CRPF operation also led to the recovery of arms, ammunition and Maoist literature. Anti-Naxal combing operations remain underway.

In September 1947, three freedom fighters disguised as labourers unfurled the national flag on Devgiri fort in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, defying Nizam rule. The daring act inspired resistance, with arrests, land seizures, and memories that echo through Marathwada Liberation Day celebrations.

A 38-year-old man from Maharashtra lost both hands and is critical after slipping under a moving train at Zaheerabad station. In another incident, a local resident died by suicide under the same train before it stopped

OBC, Adivasi, and Banjara groups in Maharashtra’s Jalna district are protesting the Maratha quota GR, opposing the move to issue Kunbi caste certificates to Marathas. They argue this will erode existing SC, ST, and OBC reservation rights and benefits