Maharashtra

Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde praised the armed forces for their strong response to Pakistan and stressed the need for Mumbai to stay fully alert, citing its status as India’s financial capital and past terror attacks like 26/11.

Amid rising India-Pakistan tensions, Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai has temporarily banned offerings of coconuts, flowers, and prasad due to security concerns. Operation Sindoor was launched in retaliation to cross-border attacks.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis ordered statewide mock drills, blackout readiness, stricter social media monitoring, and emergency funding amid India-Pakistan tensions, emphasising public awareness and security coordination.

Maharashtra Weather, May 8: Mumbai will see morning thunderstorms and cloud cover, while Pune shifts from cloudy to partly sunny.

Maharashtra Weather, May 7: Some cities like Nagpur will be dry while Mumbai, Pune, and Thane may see afternoon showers. Temperatures reach up to 38°C.

Maharashtra Weather, May 6: Mumbai and Thane may experience showers and thunderstorms, while Pune and Nagpur are expected to be dry and hot.

Maharashtra Weather, May 5: Major cities brace for a sunny and hot Monday with soaring temperatures. Residents are advised to take necessary precautions.

A 19-year-old man, Chand Naushad Sheikh, was caught desecrating the Goddess Annapurna idol at Pune's Nageshwar Temple, triggering public outrage. Police have arrested him and his father, and investigations are ongoing.

In a tragic case of suspected mass suicide, four members of a family were found hanging inside their home in Bhiwandi, near Mumbai. Police identified the deceased as a 32-year-old woman and her three young daughters, aged 4, 7, and 12.

The Maharashtra government has issued new orders under the 2025 State Aggregator Cab Policy. Drivers will have to compensate passengers for cancelled rides, and displaying driver information inside cabs is now mandatory.