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Unseasonal rains defy forecasts, damage crops, disrupt lives

In a year when India braced for blistering heat waves, May 2025 unleashed unprecedented rainfall activity, catching the country off guard with almost double or 85.7% more rainfall than usual. In fact, central India has seen five times the usual rainfall this month (by May 27) and south India crossed…

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Bombay HC grants Kunal Kamra interim protection from arrest

The Bombay High court on Wednesday granted interim protection from arrest to stand-up comic Kunal Kamra in the case linked to his remarks against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, LiveLaw reported.

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Urdu language isn’t alien to India and can be freely used, top court rules

Top court rejects petition demanding removal of Urdu from public signage in Maharashtra

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Maharashtra: Rs 5 lakh payout for kin of jail inmates who die of unnatural causes in custody

The Maharashtra government will provide a compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the next of kin of a jail inmate who dies due to unnatural causes while in custody. Read further on Dynamite News

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Bombay HC asks Maharashtra to respond to Kamra’s plea to quash FIR

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday asked the Maharashtra government to respond to stand-up comic Kunal Kamra’s plea seeking the quashing of the FIR against him for his remarks on Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, Bar and Bench reported.

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Rahul Gandhi must practise in Hyderabad what he preached in Dharavi

In the narrow, crowded lanes of Dharavi – both before and after the Maharashtra elections – Rahul Gandhi framed his visits as a fight for the soul of India. Declaring the battle over Adani’s controversial redevelopment plan as one between crony capitalism and social justice, he accused Prime Minister Narendra…

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What’s Your Ism? Ambedkar in Europe, and a Roma school’s fight against segregation

From Maharashtra to Miskolc, What’s Your Ism travels to Hungary where a Roma activist found hope in Ambedkar. János Orsós, founder of the Dr Ámbédkar School, speaks with Sudipto Mondal and Prajwal Bhat about Hungary’s racial segregation, state complicity, and how Ambedkar’s legacy of education and justice offers a way out.

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‘Unchecked powers’: Journalist bodies mount protests against Maharashtra public security bill

Ten press associations from Maharashtra demonstrated in Mumbai and Pune on Thursday, expressing concerns that the Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill, 2024, will impact press freedom.

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Ridhi Dogra defends working with Fawad Khan in 'Abir Gulaal'; says 'country and government gives us permission'

The upcoming film Abir Gulaal, starring Pakistani actor Fawad Khan alongside Vaani Kapoor and Ridhi Dogra, has sparked controversy as the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has challenged its release, claiming that it violates an agreement reached in 2016 between the Producers’ Guild, then Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, and MNS…

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Salman Khan's Malegaon fans burst firecrackers inside theatre at Sikandar screening; continue trend despite repeated pleas from superstar - WATCH

Despite Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's repeated appeals, fans in Malegaon, Maharashtra, have once again set off fireworks inside the theatre, this time for his film Sikandar's screening.

The Times of India

From Kunal Kamra to Mohanlal to a long-dead emperor, India is the Republic of Intolerance

Between Aurangzeb and Kunal Kamra, we are now fully qualified to call ourselves “The Republic of Intolerance”.

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Happy Gudi Padwa 2025: Top 50 Wishes, Messages, Quotes, Images, Greetings, Facebook & WhatsApp status

Gudi Padwa is a Hindu festival traditionally celebrated in Maharashtra, which is the start of the Marathi New Year and the onset of spring. It is celebrated on the first day of Chaitra month according to the Hindu lunisolar calendar, typically in March or April.

The Times of India

Maharashtra: Two killed after overspeeding car crash on Senapati Bapat Marg

At least two people were killed after an overspeeding car caused a fatal crash on Senapati Bapat Marg in Mumbai. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Woman’s body found in suitcase in Bengaluru, husband detained; Click for inside story...

The deceased has been identified as Gauri Anil Sambrekar alias Gauri Khedekar of Maharashtra. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kunal Kamra row: Comedian claims he received 500 calls and death threats over Eknath Shinde joke

Comedian Kunal Kamra has shared an update on the ongoing controversy, surrounding his remarks aimed at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The comedian has alleged that since his number was shared online, he has received over 500 calls, including some death threats.

The Times of India

Kunal Kamra controversy: Hansal Mehta DEFENDS comedian amidst political controversy; recalls time 'they vandalised office, physically assaulted me, blackened my face'

Filmmaker Hansal Mehta has spoken out in support of comedian Kunal Kamra, who is facing backlash following his remarks about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

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Maharashtra Police arrests journalist from Telangana for anti-Shivaji Maharaj comment

Journalist Prashant Koratkar was boked for making derogatory remarks about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Chhatrapati Sambhaji. Read further on Dynamite News:

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SC seeks Maharashtra's response over property demolition

The plea demanded contempt case over the demolition on an alleged anti-India slogans raised during a cricket match in the recently concluded ICC Champions Trophy. Read further on Dynamite News:

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FIR over Kunal Kamra’s Shiv Sena joke, another over vandalism at Mumbai venue

The Mumbai police have filed a case against stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra on Monday over his remarks on Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde after a complaint by Shiv Sena MLA Murji Patel.

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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…

The Times of India

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."

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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:

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'Reports of molestation in Nagpur violence not true'

Breaking News coming in from Nagpur where Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has rejected the reports of molestation in Nagpur violence. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Why 17th-century emperor Aurangzeb’s grave is India’s latest flashpoint

A far-right campaign to demolish the Mughal emperor’s mosque has set off Hindu-Muslim riots in Nagpur city.

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Maharashtra to ensure social media use among govt officials

Speaking in the legislative council, he said appropriate rules will be framed to "regulate" the conduct of officials in their social media use. Read further on Dynamite News:

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