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Shiv Sena took BJP from bottom to top in Maharashtra, says Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Monday took a swipe at the Bharatiya Janata Party saying that his party took BJP from the bottom to the top in Maharashtra.

I still believe that Shiv Sena wasted 25 years in alliance with BJP: Uddhav

He also said the Sena has left the BJP and not Hindutva

Covid: Complete thought given to school reopening, says Maha minister Tope

Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope said the decision to reopen schools for primary classes to XII from Monday was taken after complete thought was given to the issue. Schools were shut last month after a spike in COVID-19 cases across the state. Talking to reporters in Jalna on Sunday, Tope said opening of schools was necessary for the brain development of children and it was not right to keep them at home for long. The reopening of schools was a risk or middle path the state government decided upon to stop the spread of the virus as well as ensure children do not suffer. "We have given a lot of flexibility and also stressed that following COVID-19 norms is a must," the minister said. While COVID-19 cases have increased over the past few days, 90-95 per cent oxygen and ICU beds are vacant, he said, adding that restrictions would be eased if the rate of hospitalisation remains low. The minister also informed that 90 per cent of eligible beneficiaries in the state have taken t

After Covid, Omicron cases catapults to a record high in Maharashtra

A day after Covid cases scaled a new high above 48,000 mark, Omicron infections set a new record with Mumbai notching the maximum cases of the variant and deaths remained in double-digits

Most parents in Maha unwilling to send kids to school from Jan 24: Survey

The findings were based on a survey conducted by online community platform LocalCircle across tier-I, tier-II/III and tier-IV cities of the state that received 4,976 responses

Covid-19 pandemic: Maharashtra records 48,270 cases and 52 deaths

Daily infections increased by 2,073 compared to the day before

Birla Corp inaugurates Mukutban plant, takes group capacity to 20 mn tonnes

The plant is being set up by RCCPL Pvt Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Birla Corp, at an investment of Rs 2,744 crore

Covid-19 pandemic: Maharashtra records 46,197 cases, 37 deaths

The daily tally was 2,500 more than a day ago,

BJP retains top spot in nagar panchayat polls as its tally reaches 419

It was followed by NCP which won 381 seats and Congress which won 344

Covid-19: Maharashtra govt allows reopening of schools from Jan 24

Maharashtra minister Varsha Gaikwad on Thursday said that schools for Classes 1 to 9 in the state can be reopened for offline classroom sessions from January 24.

Man booked for duping 10 persons on false promise of providing jobs in BCCI

The accused, Manish Painter, who hails from Mumbai, is at large and the police have launched a search to nab him, he said.

Mumbai: Railway announces 14-hr mega block on suburban network over weekend

The Central Railway has announced a 14-hour 'block' or stoppage of traffic between Thane and Diva stations in Thane district which will start little after Saturday midnight

Covid-19 pandemic: Maharashtra reports 43,697 new cases; 49 die

Currently, there are 23,93,704 people in home quarantine and 3,200 people in institutional quarantine

Nashik sees 2,999 new Covid-19 cases; administration closes tourist spots

At least 14,103 patients were currently undergoing treatment in the district

Air pollution becoming matter of concern in Maharashtra, Gujarat: CSE

The analysis covered 56 continuous ambient air quality monitoring stations (CAAQMS) spread across 15 cities

Nagar panchayat election results in Maharashtra is victory for MVA: Sena

Of 1,649 seats in 97 nagar panchayats (local government bodies for small towns), the BJP bagged 384, NCP 344, Congress 316 and Shiv Sena 284

Covid-19 situation under control in Mumbai, no reason to panic: BMC to HC

The BMC on Wednesday informed the Bombay High Court that the current COVID-19 situation in the city and its adjoining regions was "under control" and there was no reason for citizens to panic.

Maharashtra records 39,207 new Covid-19 cases; no new Omicron infections

Maharashtra on Tuesday recorded 39,207 new coronavirus infections, 26 per cent more than the previous day, and 53 pandemic-related deaths, the health department said

Court rejects Anil Deshmukh's bail plea in money laundering case

A special court here on Tuesday rejected a plea filed by former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh seeking default bail in an alleged money laundering case. Deshmukh, an NCP leader, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on November 2, 2021, and is currently in judicial custody. In his application, Deshmukh contended that the special court for Prevention of Money Laundering Act cases did not take cognizance of the charge sheet filed by the ED before remanding him in further judicial custody. Therefore, he was entitled to bail by 'default' (on technical grounds), he said. The ED opposed the plea saying the charge sheet had been filed within stipulated time. Special Judge R N Rokade rejected the NCP leader's plea.

Ex-Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh yet to appear before ACB

Former Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh, now suspended, failed to appear before the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) here on Tuesday till noon to record his statement