A devastating train collision near Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh has left families in anguish as they struggled for information. Amid the chaos, a tuberculosis-free campaign helpline was inexplicably promoted—deepening frustration among victims’ relatives. As relief efforts continue, questions are now being raised about priorities and accountability.
In Bhandara’s Ashti village, a dramatic confrontation over financial transactions escalated when an NCP leader pointed a gun at a recently-joined Shinde Sena member, triggering a police case and mounting political tension.
The Maharashtra Government is preparing to initiate the recruitment process for over 1,700 Talathi (village revenue officer) posts across the state by the end of December. The move comes as a major relief for citizens facing delays in land- and revenue-related work, and for job-seekers eagerly waiting to appear in the competitive examination. With large numbers of vacancies currently active, the upcoming drive aims to reduce workload on existing Talathis and ensure smoother service delivery in rural areas.
The State of Maharashtra is set to see the implementation of the model code of conduct as the State Election Commission is scheduled to announce the elections for local body institutions at 4 p.m. today. With more than nine million voters at stake, the move will immediately trigger rules barring new schemes or announcements from the government. Read on for the full story of the election timetable and what lies ahead.
Winter session of the Maharashtra Legislature will be held in Nagpur as planned, with urgent assurances from the government that the long-pending dues of contractors will be cleared shortly. After a tense stalemate where contractors refused to resume critical works over unpaid bills, officials stepped in to mediate and promised payment within a week — thus averting the risk of relocation of the session.
“Burdened by crippling debt, the state that pioneered the ‘Ladki Bahin Yojana’ has now written to the Centre, pleading for relief. With procurement of paddy and wheat under MSP soaring and funds drying up, officials say they are drowning in a sea of liabilities—and cannot carry the load any longer.”
Assets worth over ₹7,500 crore linked to Anil Ambani have been provisionally attached by the Enforcement Directorate in a major escalation of its investigation. The properties include more than 132 acres in Navi Mumbai and residential units in Pali Hill, Mumbai.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has opened its coffers for the world-cup winning women’s team, announcing a cash reward of ₹51 crore for the victorious squad of the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup. This historic decision underscores the significance of their achievement and marks a new era for women’s cricket in India.
An engineering student in Nagpur lost his life after a feud between senior and junior classmates spiralled into violence. The shocking murder occurred late at night in the HB Town area of Pardi, when what was meant to be a reconciliation meeting turned into a fatal knife attack. Four students from the same college have been arrested as police uncover the chilling details behind the senior-junior dispute.
गोंदिया जिल्ह्यात दिनांक २६ ते ३० ऑक्टोबर २०२५ दरम्यान आलेल्या अवकाळी पावसाने हाहाकार माजवला आहे. ऐन कापणीच्या हंगामात आलेल्या या संकटाने शेतकऱ्यांच्या वर्षभराच्या मेहनतीवर पाणी फेरले आहे. शेतात कापून ठेवलेले धान पाण्यात बुडाले, तर उभे पीक पूर्णपणे नष्ट झाले. अनेक ठिकाणी धानाला कोंब फुटण्यास सुरुवात झाल्याने धान पिकांचे नुकसान इतके प्रचंड आहे की, बळीराजा अक्षरशः…
