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

“The 120-metre-long bridge on the Kharera river in Navsari district is the 12th such structure to be recently completed in Gujarat,” the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited said

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

Sharad Pawar said, "I will not be in power, but will continue to work for the people, work for the drought-affected regions, the marginalised segments of society"

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

Uddhav Thackeray moots new housing policy, vows to scrap cluster development of Koliwadas till the consent of the fishing community is obtained; says joint MVA manifesto to be released by the weekend

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

The NCP and Mahayuti allies may have different ideologies but together run an efficient government, says Ajit Pawar; the party has not left its secular moorings despite being in an alliance with the BJP and Shiv Sena, he says

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.

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.

'He told me he was very happy to see the realistic portrayal of the cockpit too.''His wife told me that I carried the same kind of personality as her husband in my performance.'

Sara Ali Khan makes pretty pictures, and she knows it.

Bollywood's divas have been giving us #FashionGoals for the Ganpati festival.

Film folk attended the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at Nita and Mukesh Ambani's residence, Antilia, in Mumbai.

Rakul goes purple... Adah goes for Ganpati darshan... Diana is adbhut...

Watch 'Adu Siddhu' at Mumbai airport.

Swara Bhasker and Fahad Ahmad's little daughter Raabiyaa celebrated her first birthday on September 23, and the parents shared pictures on social media.

Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan's sons Uyir and Ulagam turn two.

After a flurry of flops and disasters -- Tumbbad bringing in a whiff of fresh air despite being a re-release -- Devara has managed to bring audiences back to theatres.

Here's some sizzle from the IIFA Utsavam night, which was dedicated to the south film industries of Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada.

Rashmika says 'I love you'... Rekha floors Sayani... Kriti plays Do Patti...

All eyes are now on the Diwali releases Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and Singham Again.

Malavika gets colourful... Nimrat's in a tiger mood... Esha wishes mum Hema Malini on her birthday...

Industry experts believe that this deal will positively impact the Indian film industry, which is struggling with fewer movie releases.

'I put on a ghagra choli, braided my hair with a parandi, and then stuck tissue paper onto my face with glue in an effort to scar my visage.'

Manish Malhotra's Diwali Party had the who's who of Bollywood in attendance.

Film folk are busy making memories on Diwali with families, and they share some with us.