BJP shocks Akola by picking Mangesh Zhine, a daily-wage worker, over a veteran for a civic poll. This move, seen as reviving the party's grassroots narrative, sets up a high-stakes contest. Read the full story.
A video from Akola shows a meeting in a mosque deciding a civic poll candidate via draw of lots, triggering a debate on religion and politics. Read the full story.
Senior Karnataka police officials deny reports of suspended Ballari SP Pavan Nejjur's suicide attempt. Home Minister confirms he is stable. Opposition BJP criticizes the suspension.
Sub-Inspector Shankar Bonde suspended after serious allegations of harassment & stalking a woman in Akola. Case registered under new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections. Read the full details.
Maharashtra govt approves 13 Umed Malls statewide, with 4 in Vidarbha, to provide permanent market access for women self-help groups. A Rs 20 crore initiative set to benefit 60 lakh families.
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara explains the suspension of Ballari SP, citing his absence and failure to control the situation. Get the full details on the administrative action.
Three Chennai police constables suspended after allegedly robbing a hotel employee of ₹15,000. The incident followed an initial robbery by a transgender group. Read the full details.
A man in Akola was brutally murdered by his friend after a drunken argument. The accused, Nitesh Janjal, has been arrested by Civil Lines police. Details of the tragic incident inside.
Karnataka govt suspends Ballari SP over clash during Valmiki Jayanti banner removal. Inquiry pending. Get the full details on the police action and political fallout.
Chandrapur, Amravati, and Akola municipal elections see intense multi-cornered contests with 1,581 candidates. BJP and Congress grapple with rebels as alliances face complications.
Karnataka government suspends newly appointed Ballari SP Nejjur after violent clash leads to a Congress worker's death. Inquiry pending. Read the full story.
A young couple from Akola district was found dead on a railway track. Police suspect suicide due to family opposition to their relationship. Read the full story.
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.
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?
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.
Jamtara SP Rajkumar Mehta suspends six police personnel, including two station OCs, for negligence following back-to-back jewellery store loots. Read about the action and public outcry.
The NBA suspends Pelicans' Jose Alvarado for 2 games and Suns' Mark Williams for 1 after their altercation during Saturday's game. Get the full details and fallout.
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.
Punjab govt suspends Amritsar SSP Lakhbir Singh for grave misconduct. This is the second high-profile police suspension in the city recently. Read for full details.
Three sub-inspectors suspended and eight personnel face salary hold after lapses during Rs 24 lakh ATM heist in West Champaran. Internal probe reveals negligence in night patrol.
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.
Dharwad SP Gunjan Arya suspends constables Sangamesh Sagar and Chandrakant Rathod for negligence in the Manya honour killing case. An inquiry is pending.
A 28-year-old auto rickshaw driver in Bengaluru was arrested after performing dangerous wheelie stunts, recording them, and uploading the video to social media. Police have seized his vehicle and are seeking licence suspension. Read the full story.
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.
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.
NCP and BJP secure key victories in the 2025 Maharashtra municipal council elections for Akola and Washim districts. Full results and analysis here.
Palnadu police suspend ASI for protecting son, prime accused in accident that killed 5 students. Internal inquiry reveals repeated misuse of power. Details inside.
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.
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.
A theft on a moving bus in Akola was resolved swiftly after alert passengers intervened. The victim's purse with a gold chain and cash was recovered at the police station. Read the full story.