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The Latest Breaking News from Maharashtra

Kunal Kamra controversy: Hansal Mehta DEFENDS comedian amidst political controversy; recalls time 'they vandalised office, physically assaulted me, blackened my face'

Filmmaker Hansal Mehta has spoken out in support of comedian Kunal Kamra, who is facing backlash following his remarks about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

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Maharashtra Police arrests journalist from Telangana for anti-Shivaji Maharaj comment

Journalist Prashant Koratkar was boked for making derogatory remarks about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Chhatrapati Sambhaji. Read further on Dynamite News:

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SC seeks Maharashtra's response over property demolition

The plea demanded contempt case over the demolition on an alleged anti-India slogans raised during a cricket match in the recently concluded ICC Champions Trophy. Read further on Dynamite News:

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FIR over Kunal Kamra’s Shiv Sena joke, another over vandalism at Mumbai venue

The Mumbai police have filed a case against stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra on Monday over his remarks on Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde after a complaint by Shiv Sena MLA Murji Patel.

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India’s 11 richest states allocate only 4% of budget for police, judiciary, prisons and legal aid

India’s 11 richest states allocated Rs 1.97 lakh crore in 2024-25 for the functioning of their justice systems – including the police, judiciary, prison and legal aid – which was 36 percent more than the spending in 2022-23, according to a new report by India Justice Report, a collective that…

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Kunal Kamra Controversy: Comedian slapped with FIR over ‘traitor’ jibe at Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde

Comedian Kunal Kamra has landed himself in new controversy after he allegedly referred to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as a "traitor."

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Nagpur Violence: Fadnavis vows to recover cost of damage from rioters

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said the situation in Nagpur is normal now, and efforts are made to relax the curfew imposed in a few areas. Read further on Dynamite News:

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'Reports of molestation in Nagpur violence not true'

Breaking News coming in from Nagpur where Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has rejected the reports of molestation in Nagpur violence. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Why 17th-century emperor Aurangzeb’s grave is India’s latest flashpoint

A far-right campaign to demolish the Mughal emperor’s mosque has set off Hindu-Muslim riots in Nagpur city.

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Maharashtra to ensure social media use among govt officials

Speaking in the legislative council, he said appropriate rules will be framed to "regulate" the conduct of officials in their social media use. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Haryana, MP and Odisha win their matches in national women's hockey championship

Haryana defeated Manipur 7-1 in a one-side match, Odisha edged out Bengal 1-0, and Madhya Pradesh got the better of Maharashtra 2-0. Read further on Dynamite News:

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A Bollywood blockbuster portrayed one of India’s Mughal rulers as a villain. Now people want to destroy his tomb

Riots break out in Nagpur after the release of the film Chhaava, with right-wing Hindu groups threatening to tear down the 18th century tomb of Aurangzeb Alamgir. Maroosha Muzaffar reports

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Severe heatwave grips multiple states in India; know why this is happening

A severe heatwave has intensified across several states in India, including Jharkhand, Karnataka, West Bengal, Odisha, and Maharashtra, with temperatures soaring above normal levels. Many regions recorded temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, prompting authorities to issue heatwave warnings and public advisories to ensure safety.

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Maharashtra: BJP names 3 candidates for state Legislative Council bypolls

The Election Commission of India announced the details of the bypolls for five seats on March 3. A must read on Dynamite News:

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In Maharashtra, tribal women ‘raped, held captive’, FIR filed only after 114 others rescued

September 2024. The monsoon retreats from the tribal districts of northern Maharashtra, leaving behind the annual question of survival. For tribal communities in Nandurbar, the answer has long been the same: migrate south to the sugarcane fields of western Maharashtra. A migration that is often also a reminder of a…

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Goonda Tax Collection: Notoriuos criminal arrested from UP for extorting money from businessmen in Maharashtra

The Uttar Pradesh STF has arrested a notoriuos criminal who had been extorting 'goonda tax' from traders for a long time. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maharashtra: 2 killed, 6 injured after vehicle carrying devotees turns turtle on Samruddhi Expressway

The Shirdi-bound devotees were coming from Yavatmal. The mishap occurred around 9 am, according to police. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maharashtra: 2 Bangladeshi women held for staying illegally in Thane

According to the police, they were arrested after a raid was conducted in Ambernath's Adavli-Dhokli area. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maharashtra allocates Rs 10 cr to monitor media ‘under one roof’

The Maharashtra government has decided to set up a media monitoring centre at an estimated cost of Rs 10 crore to monitor reportage and act on negative or misleading news about the state government, The Indian Express reported.

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Maharashtra: Two killed, one injured after slab collapses in Chikhla mines of MOIL

Two workers lost their lives and one was injured when a slab collapsed in the Chikhla mines of Manganese Ore (India) Limited (MOIL) in Bhandara. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maharashtra SP Chief Abu Azmi suspended for full budget session over Aurangzeb remarks

Speaker Rahul Narvekar announced that the resolution was passed unanimously and suspended Abu Azmi for the entire duration of the budget session. Read further on Dynamite News:

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India sees sharp spike in Swine Flu infections: What is it and how to stay safe

The number of swine flu (H1N1) cases in India is rapidly increasing, with thousands of infections reported in different areas. Government statistics show that as of December 2024, the sickness had infected over 20,414 people and killed 347 of them. States like Delhi, Kerala, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Rajasthan…

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Maharashtra: Neighbour rapes 8-year-old girl in Latur

The accused has been arrested by the police after registering a case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO). Read further on Dynamite News:

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Family of comatose Indian student Nilam gets visa to visit her in US; Details here...

The father Tanaji Shinde said they have obtained emergency visa with the help of the Maharashtra government. A must read on Dynamite News:

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Fishing boat catches fire off Akshi coast in Maharashtra, video gone viral

Around 18 crew members were rescued safely by the Indian Coast Guard and Navy personnel. Read further on Dynamite News:

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