Maharashtra

Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra’s Satara district recorded 513 mm of rainfall on 6th July, the highest 24-hour rainfall ever documented by the IMD. This amount constitutes nearly one-tenth of the hill station’s average annual rainfall of 5,710 mm.

Landslides in southeastern Bangladesh triggered by monsoon rains killed at least eight Rohingya refugees, including five children, while heavy rains in India caused 13 deaths and flooding. Rescuers recovered seven bodies, and an eighth was found by refugees after hills collapsed in Cox’s Bazar district. In India, monsoon rains led to flash floods, landslides, and road closures, with forecasts predicting continued heavy rainfall.

Belagavi officials have been instructed to prepare for potential floods. Water discharge from Maharashtra is increasing daily, raising concerns.

Water levels in the Krishna basin are rising due to heavy rains in Maharashtra and Belagavi. Seven bridge-cum-barrages in and around Chikkodi have remained submerged for the second consecutive day.

A landslide on the Mumbai-Goa Highway in Maharashtra caused a 12-hour traffic halt, with travelers reporting unavailability of food, water, and fuel at their locations.

Gujarat police reunited a missing mentally ill woman from Maharashtra with her family. She was among 314 adults and 100 children traced and reunited by Amreli police since 2025.

Seven bridge-cum-barrages in Belagavi have been submerged due to rising water levels. Inflow from Maharashtra into the Krishna and other rivers has increased slightly.

Tribal children in Maharashtra sent postcards to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis requesting free education for children up to 18 years old as part of an awareness campaign organized by a tribal rights organization.

The Bombay High Court Judge Justice Madhav Jamdar quashed an externment order and criticized the government's tendency to curb protests, stating citizens were treated as slaves of the Government.

A two-year-old child drowned in a trench in Kadamwak Wasti, Loni gram panchayat area of Pune district, Maharashtra. The contractor responsible for the trench was booked.

Leaders of 23 Opposition parties, including independent MP Kapil Sibal, signed a joint memorandum to the Chief Justice of India (CJI) expressing concerns over the Special Investigating Team (SIR) in West Bengal and Bihar. They also accused recent elections in Delhi, Haryana, and Maharashtra of being manipulated.

Uddhav Thackeray of Shiv Sena (UBT) announced a 'Ram Raksha' protest in Maharashtra starting July 5, urging people to hold BJP accountable for alleged large-scale theft at the Ram temple in Ayodhya.

MES leader Sunil Balekundri refused to accept SIR enumeration forms in Kannada during a door-to-door visit in Belagavi on July 1. An activist questioned whether Maharashtra is applying the same language requirements for Kannada-speaking people.

The fourth accused in the Maharashtra TET scam was arrested and remanded to police custody until July 6. She is the wife of the alleged kingpin, who is currently absconding. The accused is said to be aware of financial transactions in the multi-state racket and had met other involved individuals.

Sachin Ahir's switch to Eknath Shinde’s faction is described as a setback for Thackeray. The article also covers developments in Haldia Petrochemicals in West Bengal, the SIR of electoral rolls in four states and Delhi, and rising tensions over the Ram Temple donation case.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated that the anti-conversion law provides a specific legal framework and assured that innocent persons will not face trouble. The implementation of the Act awaits central approval.

The monsoon has intensified in Maharashtra, with Mumbai preparing for heavy rain. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for multiple districts, and airlines have warned passengers about potential flight disruptions in Mumbai and Dharamshala.

Delhi, Karnataka, Meghalaya, Maharashtra, and Jharkhand will begin the SIR enumeration process on June 30. The five states collectively have a voter base of 19.79 crore.

6,669 farmers and agricultural labourers in Maharashtra ended their lives in 2023, according to a minister. The government addressed concerns about the classification of these deaths and whether all eligible agricultural labourers were included in official data.

Anna Hazare has warned of launching a nationwide agitation if Maharashtra does not withdraw its RTI amendments by July 5. The amendments are the focus of his threat to escalate protests.

The article discusses the controversy surrounding Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's alleged sacrilege video, a warehouse roof collapse in Kolkata resulting in at least three deaths, criticism of Maharashtra's RTI rules amendments, and findings from a UN inquiry on Gaza.

Trucks carrying arecanut were seized in Maharashtra, with samples sent for testing, causing concern among Karnataka growers and traders.

Maharashtra is unlikely to release water due to its own water scarcity, as stated by Minister Satish Jarkiholi. The state has communicated its struggle with water shortages.

The monsoon is advancing in Maharashtra, with the India Meteorological Department forecasting rain until June 26. Madhya Maharashtra will experience thunderstorms, lightning, winds, and moderate to heavy rainfall during this period.

The Bombay High Court dismissed a rape FIR and instructed police to document the complainant's history, noting she had filed ten similar complaints against different men in Karnataka and Maharashtra.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde declares 'Operation Tiger' successful, stating that operations are not left incomplete. Six MPs from Shiv Sena UBT are set to merge with Shiv Sena according to party sources.

The EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) positions India to compete effectively in labor-intensive sectors, according to chief negotiator Darpan Jain. The FTA offers sectoral benefits to states including Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Gujarat, and Maharashtra.

Karnataka is requesting Maharashtra to release two tmcft of water. The issue involves inter-state water allocation.

Areca trucks were stopped by the FDA in Maharashtra. Traders met with an MP in Shivamogga to seek assistance.

India is facing a 41% rainfall deficit as the southwest monsoon stalls over Maharashtra. Regional rainfall deficits include 67% in central India, 42% in east and northeast India, 22% in the southern peninsula, and 6% in northwest India.

Maharashtra’s Transport Minister has mandated that taxi and auto drivers learn Marathi by August 15 to retain their licenses. RTOs are serving as classrooms for migrant drivers, who have only four days to learn the basics, with some expressing hope and others feeling humiliated.

Maharashtra's local authorities biennial election saw a 99.02% voter turnout, with Bhandara-cum-Gondia achieving 100% polling as all 457 voters cast their ballots.

Samajwadi Party refutes claims by U.P. Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar regarding a party split. Rajbhar asserted that the situation was not limited to Maharashtra and West Bengal and that 'the entire SP is ready to join the BJP'.

A special CBI court is set to deliver its final verdict on June 20 in the murder case of Maharashtra politician Pawanraje Nimbalkar, which has taken nearly 20 years. The CBI prosecution examined over 100 witnesses, including activist Anna Hazare.

Eight people died and seven were injured when a van carrying pilgrims fell into a well in Maharashtra. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a compensation of ₹5 lakh to the families of the deceased.

Eight people were killed when a vehicle fell into a well in Maharashtra. The vehicle is being pulled out, and injured individuals are being transported to the hospital, according to police.

Maharashtra plans to introduce the ‘Women Farmers Empowerment Bill’ during the upcoming Monsoon Session. A preliminary presentation on the draft Bill was reviewed by Mr. Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Ajit Pawar, Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharane, and Minister of State for Agriculture Ashish Jaiswal.

BJP leader Tapas Roy claims Trinamool Congress (TMC) is facing a split similar to Maharashtra and predicts the party will cease to exist. Roy expressed happiness about the development.

Surrendered Maoists in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district are reversing vasectomies to start families after leaving their life of resistance in the forest. The shift reflects their transition from armed struggle to civilian life.

Flows into India's mutual funds from towns outside the 15 biggest cities increased 41% to 3.1 trillion rupees ($48 billion) by March's end. Investors are turning cautious amid growing war risks, according to AMFI data.