The ruling alliance, comprising the BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP, has yet to announce candidates for 53 seats and the Opposition MVA for 29 seats; the Assembly has 288 seats; candidate selection for a few seats creates ripples in NCP (SP), Shiv Sena (UBT)

Environment clearance for ₹7,000-crore Patgaon Pumped Storage Project of Adani group was issued without public meetings and by selective interpretation of rules, alleged Congress’ Jairam Ramesh

Referring to 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, External Affairs Minister says, “Mumbai, the financial capital of India, has become a symbol of counter-terrorism globally”

They ask the poll body whether promising reservation amounts to appeasement or whether it will amount to a breach of Model Code of Conduct

Opposition accuses Mahayuti government of taking all development projects out of Maharashtra

Nearly 8,000 candidates, including those from major political parties in the ruling Mahyuti as well as the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), filed nominations for the 288 assembly seats in Maharashtra at the end of the process

Maharashtra Deputy CM admits that there will be friendly fights in some seats, though BJP is trying to help rebel withdraw their names; BJP, Sena wll support Amit Thackeray of the MNS for the Mahim seat

BJP has fielded Kalidas Kolambkar from the Wadala seat in Mumbai

The seizure was made by flying squad number 6, operating in Ulhasnagar Assembly constituency, between Kalyan and Murbad at 2 a.m.

Deputy CM Ajit Pawar tours Baramati villages, addresses key issues ahead of elections and assures continuation of popular schemes

Families have turned foes in at least five constituencies, with the NCP split powering several clashes between relatives; the Pawar stronghold of Baramati will see NCP chief Ajit Pawar take on his nephew

Despite agrarian distress, unemployment levels, these may not become poll issues, say experts; key to power will likely be decided by Vidarbha region where both Congress and BJP are directly pitted against each other

The Maharashtra government rolled out the Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana in August 2024 and is counting on it to gather votes from women. Ever since the scheme was introduced and beneficiaries began thronging banks, there have been several attacks on public sector bank employees. Vinaya Deshpande Pandit reports on a scheme that has caused law and order problems and created fear among employees

Election Commission’s SST seizes ₹24 crore worth of diamonds, gold, and silver near toll booth in Maharashtra

Talking to reporters in Gondia, Praful Patel said the allegations against Mr. Malik have not been proved in the court of law

Former BJP MP Gopal Shetty withdraws nomination from Borivali, Mumbai, after being denied ticket for upcoming elections

Guest speakers of ‘Poll Arena’ include party voices of both coalitions — Mahayuti and Maha Vikas Aghadi

If the MVA comes to power, in situ housing would be provided for all families in Dharavi, he says

For farmers, the Nationalist Congress Party promised to raise the Shetkari Sanman Nidhi scheme amount from ₹12,000 to ₹15,000 per year.

The party leader unveils Maharashtra Assembly polls manifesto with promises of free education, stable prices for essential items, and scrapping Dharavi project

The conclave delved into issues unique to the Maharashtra Assembly election and featured prominent names from the major parties

‘BJP backs Shiv Sena in Mahim’, says Mr. Shelar, withdrawing support to Amit Thackeray

PM Modi's first rally is in Dhule, north Maharashtra, at noon on Friday. He will then address a public meeting in Nashik at 2 pm.

The Maharashtra Congress president’s remark is a response to the accusation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah that the Congress divided castes within the OBCs and did not give them reservation.

Jairam Ramesh charged four questions for Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is holding rallies in Nanded and Akola on November 9, 2024

Congress CMs and Karnataka Deputy CM respond to PM Modi and Home Minister Shah’s remarks, highlighting welfare guarantees and job creation

MNS chief Raj Thackeray accuses Sharad Pawar of promoting caste politics in Maharashtra for political gains since 1999

Nearly 202 citizens above 85 and with disabilities ‘home voted’ in Thane for Maharashtra Assembly polls, increasing voter turnout

After releasing the BJP’s manifesto for the November 20 Maharashtra Assembly polls, Mr Shah also said his party will not allow religion-based reservation in the country.

Yogi Adityanath’s slogan speaks to the BJP’s support base, but the party’s allies fear consolidation of minority communities behind the Opposition

The NCP (SP) leader said the BJP and its allies avoided discussions on corruption in this elections as they themselves were engulfed in corruption. Ms. Sule refuted Mahayuti’s claims that the Maha Vikas Aghadi had copied schemes such as Ladki Bahin in its manifesto.

Fahadh Faasil and his actress wife Nazriya Nazim enjoyed a beautiful vacation in Paris, and the latter updates us with a series of pictures.

The different generations of the Kapoors got together to enjoy the Ganpati festival in Mumbai.

The best way to start your week? Take a look at these cutest pictures of star kids on social media.

Alia gives us a peek into their lives on the season premiere episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show, on which she was a special guest, along with Karan Johar, to promote their upcoming film, Jigra.

Shalini Passi isn't the only one ruffling up feathers on Fabulous Lives VS Bollywood Wives. Kalyani Saha Chawla is doing all that too!

Diwali festivities with Bollywood stars and their little ones continue in full swing.

Financial bid winner for sale of the State-owned airlines to be declared in three weeks; sources say it may take longer

The survey also found that a majority of students believed that reporting these events could negatively affect their grades and future prospects; it highlighted the need for better safety mechanisms on campus

'I'm there in every frame of this film.''The film is named after the character that I play.''It's about a feeling like you are capable of shouldering a film entirely on your own, which is a belief that I may not have in myself always.'

The Maharashtra government must create a favourable legal environment that protects the rights of and ensures the safety of seasonal migrant workers in the sugar industry

Kantara’s OTT release on Amazon Prime Video leaves viewers disappointed after makers replace ‘Varaha Roopam’ song following court order in case filed by Kerala band Thaikkudam Bridge

‘Mahadev Ka Gorakhpur’, starring Ravi Kishan in the lead, is based around the Aghori sadhus and will be dubbed in multiple languages

Music composer Hesham Abdul Wahab, debuting in Telugu cinema with director Shiva Nirvana’s ‘Kushi’ starring Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha Ruth Prabhu, talks about his fluid work space. He is also working on Nani’s and Sharwanand’s films

Venkatesh Maha, director of ‘Care of Kancharapalem’ and ‘Uma Maheswara Ugra Roopasya’, recalls his formative years and why he stands firm to make the films he believes in

Former New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan uses the power of Twitter to answer the internet's burning questions about the Super Bowl and the NFL. How much is a Super Bowl ring worth? Why does the owner always get the Lombardi trophy? Do NFL players play fantasy football?

The list includes 71 sitting MLAs and several prominent party leaders

Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) had reached an impasse over seat-sharing negotiations, threatening to fracture the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance

During the last Lok Sabha polls, Ajit Pawar’s wife, Sunetra Pawar, secured 573,979 votes in Baramati but was defeated by her sister-in-law, Supriya Sule, Sharad Pawar’s daughter, who garnered 732,312 votes