Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatana, led by Raju Shetti, held a large motorcycle rally in Kolhapur district demanding a first payment of ₹4,500 per tonne for sugarcane. The group warned that sugar mills should not begin operations unless the demanded first installment is announced.
A Pune court has sentenced a 45-year-old man to seven years of rigorous imprisonment and fined him ₹70,000 for attempting to kill his wife by allegedly feeding her blade fragments disguised as calcium capsules. Medical evidence and witness testimony supported the conviction despite the wife retracting her allegations.
Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil has questioned Mahayuti leaders over a purported audio clip referring to ₹500 crore, alleging that political leaders may be protecting one another. The recording’s authenticity and the claims surrounding it require independent forensic verification.
NCP leaders led by Sunetra Pawar met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to seek the finance portfolio. Chhagan Bhujbal said the response was positive and expressed hope for a decision before the winter session, while denying reports of merger talks between the two NCP factions.
Kojagiri Purnima, also known as Sharad Purnima, is being observed on October 25, 2026. Learn about the Purnima tithi, city-specific moonrise timings, traditional milk offerings, Lakshmi Puja muhurat and the cultural significance of this full-moon festival.
Maharashtra minister Gulabrao Patil has responded to speculation about political upheaval following an audio clip released by Manoj Jarange Patil. He also commented on allegations surrounding the 2024 elections, possible NCP reunification, Jalgaon district bank seat-sharing and the Torrent project dispute.
Investigators in the Tiger Shroff firing case reportedly found that the accused planned to travel from Surat to Delhi and then enter Nepal. After missing a bus, they allegedly changed their route following instructions conveyed through internet-based calls. Police traced their movements using CCTV footage and railway information.
Maharashtra IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe has reportedly said he would not advise his children to become IAS or IPS officers. His remarks have renewed discussion about frequent transfers, administrative pressures and the impact of civil service careers on family life.
Rahul Gandhi reportedly thanked the BJP and its allies sarcastically ahead of the INDIA bloc’s November 1 rally at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan. The opposition plans to raise concerns over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Nashik’s 18-year-old Sakshi Chandak reportedly secured joint All India Rank 1 in the CA Intermediate September 2026 examination, scoring 502 out of 600 marks. Her disciplined preparation, regular revision and use of AI tools offer an inspiring example for aspiring commerce students.
