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Maharashtra Govt declares 265 of 358 talukas drought-affected

Maharashtra has declared 265 out of 358 talukas as drought-affected due to inadequate rainfall this season. The total rainfall deficit across the state was noted to be 18.8 percent, impacting crop production. Significant drought has been noted particularly in districts like Dharashiv and Beed, which have not received rainfall since…

The Economic Times · Sep 26

She had no running shoes, but this 47-year-old mother outran trained runners to win prize money for her daughters’ education

A 47-year-old woman from Maharashtra’s Beed district has won the Amrut Daud marathon in Ambajogai after running barefoot when her slippers began slipping on the muddy track. Ramabai Ranveer, a domestic cook and sole breadwinner, defeated younger participants and won Rs 3,000. She plans to put the prize money towards…

The Economic Times · Aug 31

Bulldozer action in NEET paper leak case: Accused PV Kulkarni demolishes illegal construction in Beed after civic body notice

A construction firm linked to NEET paper leak accused P.V. Kulkarni voluntarily removed an unauthorized basement and RCC pillar structure from an under-construction project in Beed. This action was taken just before the local civic body was set to demolish the illegal construction following repeated notices for planning rule violations.

The Economic Times · Jun 2

Shadow of Maratha quota agitation, Pawar vs Pawar fight loom large in Maharashtra’s poll arena in fourth phase

The spectre of the Maratha quota agitation hovers over several electoral battles as 11 key seats in Maharashtra go to polls in phase four of the general election on May 13.

The Hindu · May 11, 2024

‘Bitter’ sugarcane workers from drought-stricken Marathwada hold little hope from Lok Sabha poll

Seasonal migrant workers from Marathwada return home after sugarcane harvest, holding little hope for change post Lok Sabha polls.

The Hindu · May 9, 2024

Sharad’s ‘Pawar play’ queers the pitch for the ruling alliance in high-stakes Lok Sabha seats of Madha, Baramati, Beed

Sharad Pawar strategically divides opposition, causing rifts within BJP-NCP alliance in Maharashtra ahead of Lok Sabha elections.

The Hindu · Mar 23, 2024

Manoj Jarange, others booked for illegal protests seeking Maratha quota under OBC category

Manoj Jarange booked in two cases after Maratha quota protests in Beed, Maharashtra, demanding OBC status for Kunbi Marathas.

The Hindu · Feb 26, 2024

From Beed to Benoni— the incredible journey of Sachin

Sachin Dhas, named after Sachin Tendulkar, overcame challenges to secure a spot in India's U-19 cricket team.

The Hindu · Feb 8, 2024

Living up to name: Beed's Little Sachin Dhas lives his father's dream

NEW DELHI: His police officer mother didn't want cricket to be Sachin Dhas' focus in life but the father knew that he was destined to make it big on the 22-yard strip despite spending a better part of his life training on 11-yard grass tracks that pass for infrastructure in…

The Times of India · Feb 7, 2024

Fadnavis announces SIT for Maratha quota stir arson; vows prosecution

Devendra Fadnavis announces SIT to probe arson incidents in Beed district, Maharashtra police seize drugs worth ₹50,000 crore, opposition protests rising unemployment.

The Hindu · Dec 15, 2023