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HC refuses to quash FIR against Ranas, says power comes with responsibility

The bench, however, said that if the police decide to arrest the Ranas or take any other coercive action against them based on the second FIR, it must give them notice of 72 hours

Maha MP Navneet Rana writes to LS speaker, alleges ill-treatment by cops

In the letter sent on Sunday, the Lok Sabha MP from Amravati has demanded strict action against Mumbai police commissioner Sanjay Pandey

State govt cannot install or remove loudspeakers: Maharashtra home minister

The BJP boycotted the meet, Leader of the Opposition in the state Assembly Devendra Fadnavis said

No need to display religious sentiments in public, says NCP chief Pawar

Amid a political row in Maharashtra over the recitation of Hanuman Chalisa, NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Monday said there is no need to display religious sentiments in public.

Hanuman Chalisa: Javadekar calls arrest of Navneet Rana, Ravi 'illegal'

In the wake of the highly-politicised Hanuman Chalisa row in Mumbai, BJP MP Prakash Javadekar hit out at the Maharashtra government for the arrest of MP Navneet Rana and her MLA husband Ravi Rana

Maharashtra records 144 Covid-19 cases, two fatalities in 24 hours

Maharashtra on Sunday reported 144 fresh Covid cases and two deaths, taking the tally of infections to 78,76,841 and the death toll to 1,47,834

Will take up issue of attack on Kirit Somaiya with Centre: Fadnavis

Senior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said they will complain to Union home secretary against the Mumbai police's "failure" to protect former party MP Kirit Somaiya

Mumbai: Politician couple held after Hanuman Chalisa row with Shiv Sena

Mumbai Police arrested MLA Ravi Rana and his wife, MP Navneet Rana for allegedly 'creating enmity between different groups' after escorting them out of their house amid high drama.

No loan waivers for 40% eligible farmers in three key states: Nabard study

The study also found that waivers increased chances of willful default by farmers; 72-85% of respondents felt that they pushed honest farmers to default on farm loans

SIDBI approves Rs 600 cr for industrial cluster development in Maharashtra

These ITIs are generally located near the industry clusters so that after completing their training, tradesmen can for apprenticeship in different industry clusters

ISRO chairman, Maharashtra MP Navneet Rana given VIP security cover

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairman S Somanath has also been accorded a 'Y+' category security cover

PM-Kisan: Over 26,000 farmers found ineligible in Maharashtra's Raigad

The PM-KISAN is a central sector scheme in which Rs 6,000 is transferred into the bank accounts in three equal instalments per year of small and marginal farmers having landholding up to two hectares

Apple comes forward to protect mangroves, local livelihoods in India

Through the partnership, AERF will enter into conservation agreements with local community members, offering support in exchange for conserving and protecting the mangroves on their land

Maharashtra reports 179 new Covid cases, 1 death; active tally rises to 762

Maharashtra on Thursday recorded 179 fresh coronavirus cases, 17 more than the day before, and one fatality linked to the infection, the health department said.

Rs 2 cr to English-medium schools towards RTE quota dues: Maharashtra govt

The Maharashtra government will pay Rs 2 crore to English-medium schools towards their dues over 25 per cent admissions in the Right To Education Act quota

PM Modi has turned BJP's ideology into reality, says Fadnavis

He said former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee had formed a coalition government with 22 parties with a common minimum programme that did not have issues like revoking of Article 370, Ram Temple

Court extends Maharashtra minister Malik's judicial custody till April 22

Malik was produced before Special Judge R N Rokade, designated to hear cases related to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act

After Raj Thackeray warning, Maharashtra limits loudspeaker use at shrines

Raj Thackeray on Sunday said that the Muslims in the country should understand that "religion is not above law and country" while also asking them to take down loudspeakers from mosques

Communal djinn and the vanishing State

Though there is no direct evidence that unemployed youth are drawn into furthering the communal agenda, they have lately erupted in job-related agitations for reservations and inclusion in OBC lists

Non-BJP CMs may meet in Mumbai over political situation: Sena's Sanjay Raut

He said various issues including unemployment, inflation, the 'misuse' of Central probe agencies, attempts to create communal discord etc will be discussed in the upcoming meeting