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The bench, also comprising Justices S K Kaul and K M Joseph, was hearing an appeal of the state government against a Bombay High Court order refusing to extend the time limit of 90 days for filing the probe report. (Photo: File)

Koregaon-Bhima violence: SC directs Maharashtra govt to submit chargesheet by Dec 8

The bench has now posted the appeal for further hearing on December 11.

03 Dec 2018 2:13 PM

Maratha leaders celebrate the passing of the reservation bill in the Maharashtra legislature, at Azad Maidan. (Photo: Asian Age)

‘Decision made for sake of votes’

On the other hand petitioner who had moved the court seeking reservation is confident that the decision will stand in the court too.

30 Nov 2018 6:44 AM

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis (Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

Maratha reservation: Govt ready to defend decision in court

Maha govt to use 81st constitutional amendment of the year 2000 to support bill.

30 Nov 2018 1:56 AM

‘Maharashtra’s BJP govt creating new divisions between Marathas & OBCs’

The OBC community will have to stand on its own, says Prakash Ambedkar.

27 Nov 2018 12:05 AM

Marathi to be mandatory in all schools?

State education minister said this in the Legislative Council as a reply to question by Sena MLA Vilas.

21 Nov 2018 1:43 AM

Union minister Maneka Gandhi (Photo: AP)

Maneka Gandhi raps Maharashtra minister on Avni death

Avni was shot dead by a sharpshooter Asgar Ali, who happens to be the son of a famous hunter Nawab Shafat Ali.

05 Nov 2018 4:41 AM

State govt set to fill vacant deans’ posts

Usually, after a promotion or retirement, the vacant post has to be filled within six years, but the state did not take any efforts to fill them.

05 Nov 2018 12:56 AM

Shiv Sena downplayed achievements claimed by Fadnavis during his tenure and asked his government to look at issues such as malnutrition and Maratha reservation. (Photo: ANI)

'Price rise, unemployment...': Shiv Sena slams Maharashtra govt on finishing 4 years

The Shiv Sena also debunked the speculations of a possible alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the upcoming elections.

01 Nov 2018 3:33 PM

The announcement was made by Vijay Rupani and Devendra Fadnavis soon after a similar decision taken by the central government to reduce the prices of petrol and diesel by Rs 2.50 per litre.

Gujarat, Maharashtra govts cut petrol, diesel prices by Rs 2.50 a litre

The announcement was made by the respective cheif ministers of the states.

04 Oct 2018 5:32 PM

The Delhi High Court had on Monday freed Navlakha from house arrest, five weeks after he along with four other rights activists were arrested in connection with the Koregaon-Bhima violence in Maharashtra. (Photo: File)

Maharashtra govt moves SC against Delhi HC order ending house arrest of activist

The plea was filed in the apex court registry on Wednesday morning challenging the Delhi High Court order.

03 Oct 2018 11:48 AM

The 3 cases against Sambhaji Bhide, also an accused in Koregaon Bhima violence, were filed in 2008 for allegedly vandalising cinema halls screening movie ‘Jodhaa Akbar’. (Photo: File)

'Rioting cases against Maharashtra right-wing leader dropped': RTI activist

RTI activist said Maharashtra govt withdrew 3 cases against Sambhaji Bhide and 9 against BJP and Shiv Sena leaders since 2014.

01 Oct 2018 2:30 PM

On August 29, the apex court had directed that they be kept under `house arrest’ and this has been extended further. (Representational Image)

Show one document to prove 5 activists involvement with Maoists: SC

The bench was hearing petitions filed by Dr Romila Thapar and others challenging the arrest of five activists.

19 Sep 2018 5:50 PM

These cooperative societies have already submitted their applications to seek subsidy from the government, but they have been asked to prove that the milk purchased by them is of cow and supplied by dairy farmers only. (Representational Image)

Rs 225 cr subsidy to dairy farmers pending due to non-submission of bank details

Maharashtra decided to give subsidy of Rs 5 per for every litre of milk to co-operative, private producers to convert it into milk powder.

19 Sep 2018 1:01 PM

A nodal officer should be appointed in each district, commissionerates and state police headquarters to help resolve problems concerning senior citizens, the advisory instructed. (Representational Image)

Make emergency alert system for senior citizens: Maha govt to cops

Police have also been told to set in place a senior citizens' helpline in all districts and commissionerates.

13 Sep 2018 3:29 PM

The fine amount has been levied as per categorisation of areas into classes A, B C and D, officials said. (Representational image)

Maharashtra govt will now impose fines on open defecation, littering, spitting

Offence of open defecation would invite fine of Rs 500 while fines for throwing garbage would be Rs 180 and for spitting in public, Rs 150.

09 Sep 2018 11:34 AM

Reliance Infrastructure on Monday said it has paid all outstanding electricity duty and other taxes amounting to Rs 2,640 crore to the Maharashtra government last week on closure of deal to sell its integrated Mumbai power distribution business to Adani Transmission Ltd.

RInfra pays Rs 2,640 cr outstanding electricity dues to Maharashtra govt

This was the largest ever debt reduction for any company in the Indian power sector.

03 Sep 2018 4:58 PM

P Chidambaram said holding extreme Right or Left wing views is acceptable in a free country. (Photo: File | AP)

'Activists arrested to crush dissent, instill fear in govt critics': P Chidambaram

P Chidambaram alleged the police crackdown on Left- wing activists is aimed at silencing the critics of the BJP- led government.

01 Sep 2018 8:16 PM

People from various organisations stage a protest in New Delhi on Wednesday agai-nst police raids at the premises of activists and their subsequent arrests. (Photo: PTI)

Supreme Court orders house arrest of five activists, seeks Maha govt reply

Rights panel says standard operating procedures not followed.

30 Aug 2018 1:47 AM

To a question on the demand to ban the outfit, Ahir said, 'This is an internal matter of the state government which can take action accordingly.' (Photo: PTI)

Don't have complete info on proposal to ban Sanatan Sanstha: Hansraj Ahir

Deepak Kesarkar had reportedly said the state government had sent a proposal to the Central government seeking ban on the outfit.

23 Aug 2018 9:52 AM

The woman had come to the secretariat to seek justice in a land dispute case, Deputy Commissioner of Police Prashant Khaire said. (Photo: File)

45-yr-old woman tries to immolate self at Maharashtra secretariat; detained

Radhabai Salunke, hailing from Beed district, came to the secretariat on Tuesday morning and poured kerosene on herself.

01 Aug 2018 2:07 PM

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