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MVA responsible for Supreme Court striking down Maratha quota: Narayan Rane

BJP leader Narayan Rane on Monday slammed the Maharashtra government for "failing" to protect the Maratha reservation in the Supreme Court

Delhi to allow construction work, factories; Maharashtra extends curbs

Delhi's decision came after a consistent decrease in the number of cases and infection rate.

Maratha quota: BJP MP warns of protest if demands not met by June 6

BJP MP Sambhaji Chhatrapati on Friday warned that if the Maharashtra government does not approve his demands concerning the Maratha community by June 6, he would launch an agitation.

Won't arrest ex-CP till June 9 if he cooperates in probe: Maha Govt to HC

The Maharashtra government on Monday said it would not arrest former Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh in a case registered against him till June 9 provided he cooperates with investigation

Cyclone Tauktae: Maha to ensure proper oxygen, power in Covid hospitals

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said an alert has been sounded in coastal districts of the state in the wake of cyclone Tauktae

Move SC afresh for raising quota limit: BJP's Fadnavis to Maha govt

BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis said the Maharashtra government should file a review petition in the Supreme Court to increase the 50 per cent ceiling on reservation

Maharashtra govt approves Rs 1 cr advance to Rlys for oxygen trains

The Maharashtra government issued a resolution approving the payment of Rs 1 crore as advance to the Railways for ferrying oxygen-laden tankers to the state from other parts of the country

Maharashtra reports 46,781 new Covid cases, 816 deaths, 58,805 recoveries

Maharashtra reported 46,781 new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday, an uptick from 40,956 a day ago, and 816 deaths, the health department said

Restrictions on travelling in local trains to continue: Maha govt to HC

The existing restrictions on travelling in local trains, metro trains and monorails in Mumbai cannot be relaxed at this juncture as Covid-19 cases are still spreading

Maharashtra to divert 300,000 Covaxin doses to those above 45: Tope

State Health Minister said more than 500,000 people above 45 years are awaiting the second dose for the want of the vaccine

84% in Maharashtra want lockdown curbs to continue till May 31: Study

43 per cent said that all formats of retail should be permitted to home deliver products

Role of private doctors crucial in fight against Covid-19: Maharashtra CM

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday stressed on the role of private doctors, specially family physicians, in the fight against Covid-19

A sea of trouble for a CM

Uddhav Thackeray is navigating choppy waters. And while people might forgive his lapses as inexperience, second chances are rare if the lapse is misgovernance

Maharashtra announces stricter Covid curbs; offices to work with 15% staff

Even essential services have been asked to work with the lowest required capacity and not exceed 50% of strength in any scenario

Maharashtra Covid-19 tally tops 4 mn with 67,468 new cases; 568 die

Maharashtra on Wednesday reported 67,468 new coronavirus cases, taking its tally beyond the 40 lakh mark, while 568 more patients succumbed to the infection, said a state health department official.

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Study warns India about the cost of its polluted air, Americans welcome guilty verdict in the trial of former police officer guilty of murdering a black ban. Stay tuned for Latest LIVE news

Maharashtra reports highest single-day spike of 63,729 Covid-19 cases

Maharashtra on Friday reported 63,729 fresh coronavirus cases, the highest single-day count so far, taking the tally past the 37-lakh mark

Lockdown-like stricter curbs in Maharashtra: What's open, what's closed

In this podcast, we are discussing the major announcements made by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and also talking about what's open and what's not across the state for next 15 days. Listen in

Covid-19 surge: Maharashtra govt postpones Class 10, 12 board exams

The Maharashtra government on Monday postponed the state board exams of Classes 10 and 12, which were scheduled to be held later this month, in view of a steep rise in COVID-19 cases in the state. The board exams of Class 12 were to begin from April 23 and of Class 10 from April 30. "Given the current COVID-19 situation in Maharashtra, we've postponed state board exams for class 10th & 12th. The present circumstances are not conducive for holding exams. Your health is our priority," state School Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad tweeted. "Keeping in mind the schedule of entrance exams for professional courses, class 12th exams will be held by end of May, while 10th standard exams will be in June," she said in a series of tweets. The health situation was being closely monitored and fresh dates for the postponed exams would be announced soon, Gaikwad said. The decision is the outcome of consultations with various stakeholders, like students, teachers, parents, elected

Second Covid-19 wave: Maharashtra lockdown decision pushed back to April 14

The state continues to report over 60,000 cases daily, accounting for over 60 per cent of the national cases. The surge has put a strain on its health infrastructure