Pastor, 7 others arrested in Amravati conversion case
A pastor from Kerala and seven others arrested in Maharashtra's Amravati for alleged forcible conversions. Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan calls it 'deeply disturbing'. Read the full details.
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Akola candidate pays nomination fee in coins, delays process
Laxmikant Agrawal filed his nomination for Akola civic polls with a deposit of Rs 5,000 in small coins and notes. Election officials accepted the money, causing a brief delay. Read more.
Kerala Pastor, 7 Arrested in Maharashtra Conversion Case
Maharashtra police arrested a Kerala pastor and seven others in Amravati for allegedly hurting religious sentiments by offering money for conversion. Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan condemns the arrests.
Former Minister Jagdish Gupta resigns from Shiv Sena (Shinde)
Former minister Jagdish Gupta resigns from Shiv Sena's Shinde faction, citing disillusionment with internal functioning and VIP culture. He vows to support independent candidates.
MVA Allies Congress & Shiv Sena (UBT) Team Up for Amravati Elections
Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) announce a joint front for Amravati Municipal Corporation elections, excluding NCP (Sharad Pawar). Get the latest seat-sharing details and political analysis here.
BJP's strategic U-turn: Rebel leader returns to party in Akola
Ahead of Akola Municipal Corporation elections, BJP re-inducts rebel Harish Alimchandani, causing internal friction. His 2024 rebellion cost BJP the seat. Will this gamble pay off?
BJP's Nagpur Strategy, Amravati Alliance Fails
BJP seals a tactical seat-sharing deal with Shiv Sena (Shinde) for Nagpur civic polls, but alliance crumbles in Amravati. Details on the political maneuvering inside.
Violence in Vidarbha Over Civic Poll Ticket Denial
Violence and protests erupted across Vidarbha as Shiv Sena and BJP cadres revolted after being denied tickets for the civic polls. Clashes reported in Amravati, Akola, and Chandrapur.
Shinde Sena-BJP Seat-Sharing Talks Hit Snag in Amravati
Seat-sharing talks between BJP and Shiv Sena (Shinde) for Amravati polls stall as a leader walks out. Nomination filing sees rush. Get the latest updates on the political drama.
NCP's Amravati Leader Joins Ravi Rana's YSP, Shakes Local Politics
In a major political shift, Amravati women's president of Ajit Pawar's NCP, Suchita Anil Vanve, joined MLA Ravi Rana's Yuva Swabhiman Party with her supporters, reshaping the local landscape. Read more.
BJP-Shiv Sena Alliance for AMC Polls Hits Roadblock
Uncertainty shrouds the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance for Amravati Municipal Corporation elections as seat-sharing talks fail. Polling is on January 15. Read the latest updates.
Teen murdered at Badnera station, 4 arrested including minors
A 17-year-old boy was brutally stoned to death at Badnera railway station in Amravati. Police swiftly arrested two adults and detained two minors. This marks the sixth murder in the area in six months.
Fadnavis Receives Panjabrao Deshmukh Memorial Award in Amravati
CM Devendra Fadnavis received the Dr Panjabrao Deshmukh Memorial Award, pledging to advance his agricultural mission. He praised Deshmukh's societal reforms and educational vision.
Akola Girl Abused by Kin, Neighbour; Two Arrested
A 12-year-old girl in Akola's Telhara was allegedly abused by her father, uncle & a 67-year-old neighbour for 6 months. The case came to light after she confided in a teacher. Read the shocking details.
Massive 50,000 Meal Kitchen Launched in Amravati
A large-scale kitchen to serve 50,000 daily mid-day meals was launched in Amravati. This initiative aims to fight hunger, improve school attendance & educational outcomes for children.
Akola Toll Plaza Violence: Staff Attack Motorists Over Fee Row
A dispute over toll collection at Savarkhed plaza on Akola-Washim highway turned violent. Staff allegedly assaulted local motorists with sticks & pipes. One critically injured. Police register case.
NCC Cadets' 1,680-km Cycle Ride Traces Peshwa Bajirao's Route
12 NCC cadets from Amravati begin a 21-day, 1,680-km cycling expedition from Pune to Delhi, retracing Peshwa Bajirao I's historic route to promote national unity and awareness ahead of PM Rally 2026.
Share Our Strength Launches Amravati Child Nutrition Project
Share Our Strength launches a new impact project in Amravati to fight childhood hunger. The launch event on Thursday features a gala dinner and musical performance. Read more about their mission.
Major Fire at Amravati's Mira Industries Pulse Mill
A massive fire gutted Mira Industries pulse mill in Amravati's MIDC, destroying raw materials & machinery. No casualties reported. Investigations point to short circuit. Read the full report.
Congress' Afrin Parveen Ends Khatib Family's 65-Year Rule in Balapur
Dr. Afrin Parveen, a 30-year-old BHMS doctor, makes history in Akola's Balapur by defeating the Khatib family's 65-year dominance. She is now the youngest-ever municipal council president. Discover her vision for the town's future.
Nodal Committee to Accelerate Amravati PM MITRA Park Phase 2
Maharashtra MIDC appoints a nodal committee to oversee the ₹1,492 crore PM MITRA Textile Park's second phase in Amravati, targeting 2 lakh jobs. Read the full story.
BJP wins 6 of 12 council president posts in Amravati
BJP secured only six municipal council president posts in Amravati district, contrary to pre-poll claims. Congress and regional parties made significant gains. Get the full results and analysis here.
Akola Polls: BJP Dominates, VBA Surprise in Barshitakli
BJP maintains stronghold in Akola district, winning four local bodies. Congress-led MVA returns in Balapur, while VBA scores a major upset in Barshitakli Nagar Panchayat. Full results inside.
Amravati: 19-year-old murdered, 3 arrested in revenge case
A 19-year-old man, Manthan Palankar, was murdered near Bor River Project in Amravati. Police arrested three for the revenge killing linked to an old murder case. Read the full story.
Maharashtra Council Results: NCP, BJP Win in Akola, Washim
NCP and BJP secure key victories in the 2025 Maharashtra municipal council elections for Akola and Washim districts. Full results and analysis here.
Maharashtra Council Results 2025: Key Wins Declared
Counting for Maharashtra Municipal Council elections 2025 begins. Get the latest results, key winning candidates from Amravati and Buldhana, and political analysis.
Maharashtra Council Polls 2025: Key Results from Vidarbha
Detailed analysis of the 2025 Maharashtra Municipal Council elections in Amravati, Buldhana, and Akola. Explore the results, political shifts, and what they mean for state politics. Read more.
Bomb Hoax Emails Hit Nagpur, Akola; State-Wide Alert
Nagpur District Court and Akola collectorate received bomb threat emails, triggering massive security drills. Police confirm hoax; cyber experts hunt for tech-savvy habitual offender. Read details.
Maharashtra Leaders Defend Ladki Bahin Scheme in Poll Rallies
CM Devendra Fadnavis and DyCM Eknath Shinde assured voters that the flagship Ladki Bahin scheme will continue uninterrupted. Read about their campaign promises for local body polls.
Special Action Force for Mandya After 46 Communal Cases
Karnataka govt plans SAF for Mandya district, which reported 46 communal clashes in 5 years. Nagamangala taluk alone saw 24 cases. Read more on the new security measure.
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