Maharashtra

The water level in Maharashtra's Lonar lake has risen by four metres since 2022, endangering its unique alkaline ecology and submerging ancient temples. This development prompted the Bombay High Court to take suo motu notice in late January. Experts attribute the rise to human-made water structures and heavy monsoons.

January 30, 2026 Reported by AI

Following Ajit Pawar's death, his wife Sunetra Pawar is set to take oath as Maharashtra's deputy chief minister. Her Rajya Sabha seat may go to their elder son Parth Pawar. The Nationalist Congress Party is preparing for this transition.

A day after reports of 68 unopposed wins for the ruling Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra's municipal polls, the State Election Commission has sought reports from officials to rule out coercion or intimidation behind nomination withdrawals. Opposition leaders allege misuse of money and threats.

January 02, 2026 Reported by AI

Nomination withdrawals across Maharashtra's civic bodies have handed the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance 68 unopposed wins ahead of the January 15 polls. The BJP secured 44 of these seats, with Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena getting 22 and Ajit Pawar's NCP claiming two.

Results for Maharashtra's 286 municipal councils and nagar panchayats will begin declaration from 10 am on December 21. The first phase on December 2 saw 67.63 per cent turnout, while the second phase on December 20 recorded 47.04 per cent voting. These outcomes highlight the direct contest between Mahayuti and Maha Vikas Aghadi amid shifting political equations.

December 13, 2025 Reported by AI

A privilege committee of the Maharashtra Legislative Council has recommended a five-day jail term for four journalists accused of defaming MLC Amol Mitkari through false reports. The decision targets content broadcast on the YouTube channel 'Satya Ladha'. No action is proposed against the channel's editor, who apologized.