A murder case has come to light in Dombivli West’s Mothagaon area, where Prabhu Karkade is accused of killing his friend Vishal Kadam following a minor dispute. Reports say the accused approached the police after 20 days of distress and sleeplessness.
Former BJP Yuva Morcha taluka president Pratapsinh Karche was shot dead near Tippehalli in Sangola on October 27. Two individuals have been named as suspects, while allegations involving a Shiv Sena leader have brought political attention to the case.
Deori will welcome Diwali with a musical dawn on November 6, 2026. Organized by Dinbandhu Gramin Vikas Sanstha, the event will feature singer Swara Lad, along with Gopal Salodkar and Yashraj Yawale, at the Taluka Sports Complex ground from 5 am.
Dharashiv Guardian Minister Pratap Sarnaik announced that ₹5,000 payments have begun for drought-affected farmers. At a Diwali relief event in Tamalwadi, he also distributed “Anandacha Shidha” gift packages to women from affected families and assured continued government support.
Forest workers in Alapalli, Gadchiroli, ended their 12-day hunger strike after the Forest Department deposited their pending wages into bank accounts. The payment, made before Diwali following the Chief Minister’s intervention, brought financial relief to workers and their families.
MP Nilesh Lanke has won the Parner cooperative society constituency in the Ahilyanagar District Central Cooperative Bank election, securing 63 of 104 votes. The contest was closely watched amid the political rivalry between the Sahakar and Parivartan panels.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has alleged that Amit Shah created the factions led by Eknath Shinde and the Pawars. He also claimed that Shah could eventually dismantle both political groups, sparking fresh debate in Maharashtra politics.
Senior leaders from Sunetra Pawar’s NCP faction met Union Home Minister Amit Shah at his residence, while Sunetra Pawar and Parth Pawar were absent. The absence sparked speculation about internal dissatisfaction, but former minister Rajkumar Badole said nobody in the party was unhappy.
Shiv Sena minister Shambhuraj Desai has won from the Patan Society constituency in the Satara District Central Cooperative Bank election. His victory marks the return of a Desai group representative to the bank’s board after nearly 45 years, prompting celebrations among supporters.
A new social media video allegedly showing a rocket attack on Omkar, an elephant roaming parts of Sindhudurg district, has triggered fresh concern. The incident follows an earlier viral video showing flaming torches being thrown at the animal, raising questions about wildlife safety.
