Maharashtra

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge backed Rahul Gandhi, expressing concern over the Election Commission's lack of transparency.

The Election Commission of India has responded to Rahul Gandhi's claims of rigged elections, asking why no formal complaint has been filed yet. The poll body emphasises following due process rather than issuing press notes. This comes after Gandhi alleged that elections in several states, particularly Maharashtra, were rigged. The Congress party has not formally approached the Election Commission with their concerns, instead engaging in what is described as 'shadow boxing' on social media platforms.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has responded to the Election Commission's decision to share Maharashtra and Haryana voter rolls since 2009.

The Election Commission has issued a 6-point rebuttal to Rahul Gandhi's allegations of rigged polls in Maharashtra. The EC highlighted the lack of appeals filed by Congress polling agents and questioned why concerns weren't raised during multiple voter roll revisions. Rahul Gandhi has demanded the release of voter rolls for recent state elections, while the BJP has accused him of spreading falsehoods and fearing loss in Bihar.

Rahul Gandhi has escalated his confrontation with the Election Commission by reiterating his charge of poll rigging in Maharashtra. He has demanded the release of voter rolls for recent state elections and questioned why the EC is not answering his concerns. The EC rejected Gandhi's claims, calling them absurd and urging him not to spread misinformation. BJP dismissed the allegations, accusing Gandhi of fearing loss in Bihar.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fact-checked Rahul Gandhi's claims regarding the Maharashtra elections. The BJP states that the Election Commission has clarified the voter list issue. They accuse Gandhi of sowing doubt and following George Soros' playbook. The BJP also criticises Gandhi for questioning electoral processes only when Congress loses, contrasting this with his silence on Congress victories in Telangana and Karnataka.

The Election Commission is preparing for the Bihar Assembly elections, likely to be held in 2-3 phases before Chhath and Diwali festivals. The poll dates will be finalised after the Chief Election Commissioner's visit to the state this month. The EC is exercising caution to avoid voter list controversies, as seen in Delhi and Maharashtra. Political parties are gearing up for the elections, with rallies and gatherings already taking place. The EC will consider factors like festivals, flood situations, and the use of artificial intelligence in the electoral process.

The Centre has approved foreign aid for Maharashtra, sparking controversy with Kerala. Kerala's government claims bias, citing the Centre's 2018 denial of foreign aid during Kerala floods. Finance Minister K N Balagopal questions the fairness, stating Kerala was asked to refuse UAE aid post-2018 floods. The state argues this decision reflects differential treatment based on political choices.

A woman in Kolhapur was found in horrifying conditions—chained inside her own home for nearly two months.

India has reported over a thousand active COVID-19 cases in the last one week, with Kerala, Maharashtra, and Delhi seeing the most new infections.

Mangala Awale, a 65-year-old woman from Nandgaon, Maharashtra, has started driving an auto rickshaw to maintain her independence.

Five people were rescued by Navi Mumbai fire personnel after getting trapped in the Kharghar hills due to a sudden surge in water flow following heavy rainfall. The video shows rescuers using ropes to help the stranded group safely cross the flooded rocks near the Kharghar golf course.

Just 16 days after its launch, Mumbai’s Acharya Atre Chowk underground metro station was flooded following heavy rains on May 26, 2025.

This episode of Super Six focusses on the early arrival of the monsoon in parts of Western India, particularly Maharashtra, Kerala, and Karnataka. Mumbai has witnessed its heaviest May rainfall in 107 years, with 135 mm recorded in 24 hours.

Two top Naxal commanders, including Pappu Lohra with a Rs 10 lakh bounty, have been neutralised in Jharkhand. This operation follows Home Minister Amit Shah's statement about making India Naxal-free. In a separate development, 24 Naxals surrendered in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh. The crackdown is part of a larger anti-Naxal operation monitored by the Home Minister, spanning across Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Maharashtra.

A sudden storm hit Delhi NCR, causing widespread chaos and damage. The weather changed dramatically from 40°C to storm and rain within seconds. Massive traffic snarls, uprooted trees, and collapsed hoardings were reported. Metro operations were halted at some stations due to strong winds. The Met Department has issued a red alert for Delhi NCR, warning of further intense weather activity through the night.

A 33-year-old visually impaired woman was assaulted by Mohammad Ismail Baig inside the disabled-reserved coach of a local train in Maharashtra.

A viral video shows a farmer desperately trying to save his peanuts from rain.

While toppers got medals, Shivam Waghmare got a procession for just passing.

The retreat ceremony at the Attari border has been suspended amid rising Indo-Pak tensions following India's action against terror bases in Pakistan. Thousands of tourists who arrived to watch the daily ceremony were turned away. A visitor from Maharashtra expressed support for India's action, stating 'It's the right action. It should have been done.'

Vaibhavi Deshmukh, daughter of murdered sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, has scored over 85% in her Class 12 exams.

When Vaibhavi Deshmukh’s father was brutally murdered in December 2024, her world shattered. But instead of breaking down, this 18-year-old from Beed, Maharashtra, fought back.

A stampede at the Lai Rai temple fair in Goa has resulted in seven deaths and over 80 injuries. The Goa health minister stated, 'We are trying our best to see that we are able to reduce the casualties.' The state government has mobilised medical teams, with the focus on saving critically injured patients. The incident occurred during a procession that attracts people from Goa, Karnataka, and Maharashtra.

Congress leaders from Maharashtra have questioned the accounts of Pahalgam terror attack survivors. The survivors had stated that terrorists asked for their religion and targeted Hindus.

Maharashtra's Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde have conflicting statements on the presence of Pakistani nationals in the state following visa revocations.

With temperatures crossing 45 degrees Celsius, the streets are hot enough to cook.

Draupada walks 2.5 km every morning to fetch water. Then, she climbs into a dangerously deep well with nothing but a rope and a few pots.

Rahul Gandhi alleged that the Election Commission is 'completely compromised' during a speech at Boston University. He claimed irregularities in Maharashtra polls and changes in law to prevent scrutiny. BJP strongly rebutted, calling his remarks anti-democratic and labelling him a 'traitor' for making such comments on foreign soil. The controversy has reignited debates about electoral integrity and institutional independence in India.

A shocking incident was caught on CCTV in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district in Maharashtra, where a speeding car fatally hit a woman crossing the road. Woman, while attempting to cross the road at a divider, was struck by a high-speed car. The force of the impact flung her several feet into the air, and she died on the spot.

Maharashtra Government's Language Consultation Committee is urging Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to revoke the decision of making Hindi mandatory as the third language for students from class 1 to 5 in English and Marathi medium schools. The state government had previously given its nod to implement the three-language formula under the National Education Policy. This move had made Hindi compulsory for students from class 1 to 5 in English and Marathi medium schools across Maharashtra.

Rahul Gandhi, speaking in the United States, has reiterated claims of election fraud in Maharashtra. He stated there is a 'serious problem with the country's election system' and alleged that the Election Commission is compromised. Gandhi cited the addition of 65 lakh names to voter lists in Maharashtra in the five months before assembly polls. The Election Commission has previously rejected these allegations, stating that the electoral process followed all guidelines and rules.

Raj and Uddhav Thackeray have hinted at a potential reconciliation amid concerns over alleged threats to Marathi identity and culture. Raj Thackeray expressed willingness to work with Uddhav if he's open to it. Uddhav responded, saying he's ready to set aside disputes for Maharashtra's interest, but laid conditions regarding Shiv Sena's adversaries. The potential reunion comes ahead of the BMC polls and in the context of ongoing Hindi imposition debates.

Watch how an MNS local leader warned Gujarati residents in Ghatkopar over a food dispute.

After over 200 villagers suffered severe hair loss, fresh cases of nail deformities have now emerged in at least 29 people across four villages.

Police in Maharashtra’s Thane district have recovered the remains of Soheb Shaikh, a 17-year-old boy who vanished in November 2020.

A political row has erupted in Maharashtra after the state government made Hindi compulsory in educational institutions.

A political showdown erupted in Maharashtra after the state government announced plans to make Hindi a compulsory third language in Marathi and English medium schools under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

Maharashtra has implemented the National Education Policy's three-language formula, making Hindi mandatory for classes 1-5 in all schools. This has sparked strong opposition from Uddhav Sena and MNS, who claim it's an imposition of Hindi on the state. CM Eknath Shinde has clarified that Marathi remains the first language of the state, but Hindi is necessary as the national language of communication. The opposition accuses the government of 'Hindifying' the state through this policy.

“Language is not religion.” That’s what the Supreme Court said while rejecting a plea to remove Urdu from a signboard in Maharashtra.

Approximately eight lakh beneficiaries of the Mukhya Mantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana have experienced a reduction in stipends by the Devendra Fadnavis-led government, citing overlap with benefits received under the Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Nidhi (NSMN) scheme.