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India’s 11 richest states allocate only 4% of budget for police, judiciary, prisons and legal aid

India’s 11 richest states allocated Rs 1.97 lakh crore in 2024-25 for the functioning of their justice systems – including the police, judiciary, prison and legal aid – which was 36 percent more than the spending in 2022-23, according to a new report by India Justice Report, a collective that…

Newslaundry · Mar 24, 2025

Kunal Kamra Controversy: Comedian slapped with FIR over ‘traitor’ jibe at Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde

Comedian Kunal Kamra has landed himself in new controversy after he allegedly referred to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as a "traitor."

The Times of India · Mar 24, 2025

Nagpur Violence: Fadnavis vows to recover cost of damage from rioters

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said the situation in Nagpur is normal now, and efforts are made to relax the curfew imposed in a few areas. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Mar 22, 2025

A Bollywood blockbuster portrayed one of India’s Mughal rulers as a villain. Now people want to destroy his tomb

Riots break out in Nagpur after the release of the film Chhaava, with right-wing Hindu groups threatening to tear down the 18th century tomb of Aurangzeb Alamgir. Maroosha Muzaffar reports

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2025

Severe heatwave grips multiple states in India; know why this is happening

A severe heatwave has intensified across several states in India, including Jharkhand, Karnataka, West Bengal, Odisha, and Maharashtra, with temperatures soaring above normal levels. Many regions recorded temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, prompting authorities to issue heatwave warnings and public advisories to ensure safety.

The Times of India · Mar 17, 2025

Maharashtra: BJP names 3 candidates for state Legislative Council bypolls

The Election Commission of India announced the details of the bypolls for five seats on March 3. A must read on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Mar 16, 2025

In Maharashtra, tribal women ‘raped, held captive’, FIR filed only after 114 others rescued

September 2024. The monsoon retreats from the tribal districts of northern Maharashtra, leaving behind the annual question of survival. For tribal communities in Nandurbar, the answer has long been the same: migrate south to the sugarcane fields of western Maharashtra. A migration that is often also a reminder of a…

Newslaundry · Mar 13, 2025

Goonda Tax Collection: Notoriuos criminal arrested from UP for extorting money from businessmen in Maharashtra

The Uttar Pradesh STF has arrested a notoriuos criminal who had been extorting 'goonda tax' from traders for a long time. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Mar 9, 2025

Maharashtra: 2 killed, 6 injured after vehicle carrying devotees turns turtle on Samruddhi Expressway

The Shirdi-bound devotees were coming from Yavatmal. The mishap occurred around 9 am, according to police. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Mar 8, 2025

Maharashtra: 2 Bangladeshi women held for staying illegally in Thane

According to the police, they were arrested after a raid was conducted in Ambernath's Adavli-Dhokli area. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Mar 8, 2025