Maharashtra Desk

Mumbai:  In a significant political development, Ritu Tawde of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has been elected as the new Mayor of Mumbai. Sanjay Ghadi of the Shiv Sena has been appointed as the Deputy Mayor. The mayoral election, held at the headquarters of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), saw Tawde secure the required majority with support from allied councillors. Her election marks a new phase in the functioning of the civic body, which governs India’s finan

Mumbai’s aviation landscape is set for a major transition with the upcoming launch of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), scheduled to open on December 25. In an interview, Jeet Adani said that to ease congestion at Mumbai’s capacity-constrained Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), a few peak-hour flights are likely to be shifted to the new airport once operations begin. Jeet Adani acknowledged that passengers flying from NMIA will initially fa

Pune:  The city witnessed a packed day of developments on multiple fronts on Wednesday, ranging from traffic chaos on the Pune–Mumbai Expressway and a controversial helicopter landing to major announcements on skill development, law-and-order action, and civic preparedness. Expressway Chaos Disrupts Traffic Commuters on the Pune–Mumbai Expressway faced severe delays after heavy traffic congestion was reported at multiple stretches, particularly near Lonavala and Khandala ghat

Palghar, Maharashtra : The Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project  achieved another major milestone on Tuesday with the second mountain tunnel breakthrough in Palghar district within a month , marking the third tunnel breakthrough  along the ambitious Bullet Train corridor. The breakthrough of Mountain Tunnel-6 (MT-6)  took place at around 11.30 am  and was attended virtually by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw  and Palghar Member of Parliament Hemant Savara

The teaser of ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ , the much-anticipated sequel to the record-breaking blockbuster Dhurandhar , has sparked a heated debate online, with several netizens calling it a “bad move by the marketing team.”  While excitement around the film remains high, the teaser’s timing and presentation have divided fans. Set to release in theatres on March 19 , Dhurandhar 2  continues the intense narrative of the Lyari gang wars , with Ranveer Singh reprising his role a

Mumbai: Music composer and singer Amaal Mallik  has once again brought attention to what he describes as the systemic problems within the Hindi film music industry , revealing that his decision to speak up against unfair practices has come at a heavy professional cost. In a recent interview with Pinkvilla , Amaal disclosed that over the past five years , he was dropped from nearly 40 to 45 films  after raising concerns about credit allocation, royalty structures, and singer s

Mumbai: A high-profile case involving a top Bollywood actress  and the daughter of an industrialist  has come to light, according to detective Naman Jain , who handled the investigation. The case reportedly involved blackmail by male escorts  following interactions at a bachelorette party in Goa . Speaking in a recent interview, Jain  revealed that the women were terrified for their reputations and feared long-term damage to their careers. “ She was scared for her career ,” t

Washington DC : US President Donald Trump  announced a significant rollback of tariffs on Indian goods following a high-level phone conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi , linking the move to India’s commitment to stop purchasing crude oil from Russia. The announcement marks a major easing of trade tensions that had strained relations between the two countries for months. Taking to social media, Trump said the United States would reduce tariffs on Indian exports to 1

New Delhi: India’s government on Sunday delivered a significant policy win to Apple , announcing that foreign companies will be allowed to provide manufacturing equipment to their contract manufacturers without facing tax risks for a period of five years . The move is expected to strengthen India’s position as a global electronics manufacturing hub and further accelerate Apple’s production expansion in the country. Under the revised framework, overseas firms can supply machin

Mumbai: Indian equity benchmarks ended sharply lower on Tuesday after a highly volatile trading session, with heavy selling pressure dragging key indices deep into the red. The BSE Sensex plunged 1,547 points , while the NSE Nifty50 slipped below the crucial 24,850 mark , reflecting heightened nervousness among investors. Adding to the unease, the India VIX , a key measure of market volatility, spiked nearly 14% , signalling growing fear on Dalal Street. The session witnessed

New Delhi: Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSI) on Monday reported a 12 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) increase  in its total sales  at 236,963 units  in January , reflecting steady demand across select segments despite mixed performance in domestic passenger vehicle sales. The country’s largest carmaker had dispatched 212,251 units  in the corresponding month last year, the company said in a statement. According to MSI, total domestic passenger vehicle dispatches  to dealers sto

Mumbai: Mumbai Police have arrested four persons  in connection with the firing incident outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s residence , which took place on Sunday (February 1, 2026) . Preliminary investigations have revealed a suspected link between the accused and the Lawrence Bishnoi gang , raising serious concerns over organised crime involvement. According to police officials, bullets were fired at Rohit Shetty’s home, triggering panic in the area. Fortunately, no injuries

Mumbai: Veteran Bollywood playback singer Udit Narayan  has opened up about his son Aditya Narayan’s  wedding to actress Shweta Agarwal , revealing that the couple had been in a live-in relationship for nearly 10 years  before tying the knot. Aditya Narayan and Shweta Agarwal got married in an intimate ceremony on December 1 , a date that held special significance for the Narayan family as it also marked Udit Narayan’s birthday . Speaking in an interview, the proud father sai

New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman  on Saturday presented the Union Budget 2026 , her ninth consecutive budget , outlining a roadmap aimed at sustaining India’s economic growth while strengthening fiscal discipline. Describing the budget as a “push to the economy to maintain growth momentum,” the Finance Minister said the proposals are designed to balance development priorities with long-term stability. Presenting the budget in Parliament, Sitharaman said th

Mumbai, January 30, 2026: Sunetra Pawar, wife of late Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar, is set to make history by becoming the first woman Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, party and government sources confirmed on Friday. Chief Minister said the state government would fully support the NCP’s leadership decision, calling it a step toward inclusive political representation and continuity in governance. Historic Moment for Maharashtra Politics Sunetra Pawa

Venezuela Relations to Be Deepened Across Trade, Energy, and Technology New Delhi, January 30, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke with Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez in a key diplomatic outreach, with both leaders agreeing to further deepen and expand bilateral cooperation in the coming years. PM MODI “We agreed to further deepen and expand our bilateral partnership in all areas, with a shared vision of taking India–Venezuela relations to new hei

New Healthcare Initiative Aims to Address Hormonal, Mental, and Bone Health Issues Mumbai, Maharashtra: Maharashtra has become the first state in India to introduce dedicated government-run Menopause Clinics  across public hospitals and urban healthcare centres. The initiative is aimed at providing specialised medical support to women experiencing menopause-related health challenges. The programme has been launched under the leadership of Minister of State for Public Health M

“Stock Market Special Trading Session Ahead of Finance Minister’s Budget Announcement” Mumbai/Kolkata, January 30, 2026: In an unusual move, India’s top stock exchanges — National Stock Exchange (NSE)  and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)  — will remain open on Sunday, February 1, 2026 , to accommodate a special trading session coinciding with the Union Budget 2026-27 (FY27)  announcement by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. This is being done to allow traders, investors, and m

New Delhi:  A shocking case of domestic violence has surfaced in the national capital, where a 27-year-old Delhi Police SWAT commando, who was four months pregnant, died after being brutally assaulted by her husband with a heavy dumbbell. The incident has sparked outrage and raised serious concerns over domestic abuse and dowry harassment. The victim, identified as Kajal Chaudhary , was allegedly attacked by her husband Ankur, a clerk working in the Ministry of Defence, on Ja

Survey Pr o jects Strong GDP Growth, Highlights India’s Resilient Economic Momentum New Delhi, January 29, 2026: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey 2025–26 in the Lok Sabha on Thursday during the ongoing Budget Session of Parliament, outlining India’s economic progress, challenges, and future outlook. The survey projects that India’s potential growth rate is likely to remain in the range of 6.8% to 7.2% by FY27, reinforcing confidence in the