7,500 Attend Funeral of Congress Leader Hidayat Patel in Akola
Thousands paid respects to Congress leader Hidayat Patel in Akola. Police deployed heavy security for the funeral procession amid a tense pre-election environment. Read more.
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BJP-AIMIM Akot Alliance Collapses After Fadnavis Warning
A political alliance between BJP and AIMIM in Maharashtra's Akot town collapsed within hours of CM Devendra Fadnavis's public warning. BJP issued a show-cause notice to its MLA. Read the full story.
₹73.33 Lakh Grant for Chikhaldara Tourism Development
Maharashtra government sanctions ₹73.33 lakh for Chikhaldara, Vidarbha's only hill station, as part of a ₹4.40 crore package for six hill towns to improve tourist infrastructure. Read more.
Maharashtra Poll Violence: Congress Leader Killed, Shiv Sena Candidate Attacked
Maharashtra's local poll season turns violent with the murder of Congress VP Hidayat Patel in Akola and attacks on Shiv Sena candidates in Mumbai. Police investigate multiple incidents ahead of January 15 elections.
Senior Congress Leader Hidayat Patel Murdered in Akola
Senior Congress leader Hidayat Patel was brutally murdered in Akola's Pushyani village. The killing has triggered massive protests, political condemnation, and serious questions over Maharashtra's law and order. Read the full story.
Maharashtra Congress VP Hidayat Patel Dies After Stabbing
Maharashtra Congress vice president Hidayat Patel succumbed to stab wounds in Akola. Police arrested Ubed Patel, who blamed the leader for a 2019 murder. Read the full investigation details.
Congress VP Hidayatullah Patel stabbed, dies in Akola
Maharashtra Congress vice president Hidayatullah Patel succumbs to stab wounds after an attack at a mosque in Akola. Police investigation underway.
Maharashtra Congress VP Hidayatullah Patel stabbed, dies in Akola
Maharashtra Congress vice president Hidayatullah Patel was fatally stabbed after offering namaz at a mosque in Akola. The accused has been arrested. Details on the shocking political murder.
Maharashtra Congress VP Hidayat Patel stabbed, critical
Maharashtra Congress vice-president Hidayat Patel was brutally stabbed outside a mosque in Akola. The accused, arrested, cited an old dispute. Patel's condition remains critical.
Maharashtra Congress VP Hidayat Patel stabbed, critical
Maharashtra Congress VP Hidayat Patel critically stabbed after prayers in Akola. Police arrest suspect Ubed Patel, citing old dispute & political rivalry as motive. Read details.
Owaisi Targets Pawar, BJP-RSS in Amravati; Flags Civic Woes
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi questions Sharad Pawar's Rajya Sabha prospects, challenges RSS on 'love jihad', and highlights urban civic failures in Amravati. Read the full analysis of Maharashtra's political churn.
BJP's Mangesh Zhine: From Bill Distributor to Candidate
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.
Akola Mosque Meeting Decides Candidate Via Draw, Sparks Row
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.
Akola Cop Suspended for Stalking Woman
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.
Amravati Jail Security Lapse: Convict Had Sensitive Data
A major security lapse at Amravati Central Jail saw a life convict leaving with a pen drive containing sensitive prison data. The 19-day delay in reporting raises serious questions. Read the full investigation.
Vidarbha to Get 4 Umed Malls for Rural Women SHGs
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.
BJP-Yuva Swabhiman Alliance Fails in Amravati Polls
Seat-sharing disputes in Amravati lead BJP and ally Yuva Swabhiman to contest separately. Key talks with MLA Ravi Rana fail, setting stage for a direct fight. Read the full story.
Major Raid in Amravati Targets Illegal Moneylending Network
Cooperative department raids in Amravati's Savla village uncover 96 suspicious documents & 27 agricultural assets linked to illegal moneylending. Action initiated under Maharashtra Moneylending Act. Read the full details.
BJP Ticket Distribution Sparks Protest in Amravati
BJP workers in Amravati protest alleged favoritism and corruption in ticket distribution. Leaders face accusations of sidelining loyalists for newcomers. Read the full story.
Akola Murder: Friend Kills Man After Drunken Fight
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.
Tembo Group Gets Defence Licence for Amravati Pistol Plant
Tembo Group secures defence licence for Maharashtra's first handgun factory in Amravati. Plans to produce 30,000 pistols annually by September and 12 crore bullets in two years. A major boost for 'Make in India' in defence manufacturing.
1,581 Candidates Vie for Vidarbha Civic Bodies
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.
Young Akola Couple Found Dead on Railway Track
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.
Police cases for 4 Nagpur headmasters refusing poll duty
Nagpur & Amravati crack down on election duty defaulters. Four headmasters face police complaints under new law, while 514 civic staff get show-cause notices. Read the full story.
Nagpur Cops Save Life in Golden Hour After New Year Crash
Three Nagpur traffic cops turned heroes, rushing injured bikers to hospital in their own vehicle after a fatal New Year crash on Nagpur-Amravati Road. One life saved in critical golden hour.
BJP Workers Protest Ticket Denial, Meet Bachchu Kadu
Disgruntled BJP workers in Amravati met Prahar Janshakti Party chief Bachchu Kadu, alleging injustice in ticket distribution. Kadu warns of consequences for sidelining loyalists. Read more.
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.
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.
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