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Maharashtra faces a mix of political strategy, social challenges, and regional developments. CutMirchi covers the state's evolving landscape, from electoral arrangements and the end of armed conflict to drought conditions, public safety incidents, innovation initiatives, judicial rulings, and high-profile visits.
The BJP has named three candidates for Maharashtra’s Legislative Council elections, sealing a 3:1:1 seat-sharing deal with its Mahayuti allies. The nominations come ahead of polling on October 23, with counting set for October 27.
The Maharashtra Police say the state is now free from active armed Maoists, following the surrender of top commander Bhupati in May 2026. The declaration comes after decades of conflict, marked by 244 police deaths and 819 Maoists laying down arms.
Solapur: -58% | Beed: -51% | Hingoli: -49% | Parbhani: -40% | Ahilyanagar: -46% | Sindhudurg: -36%
An explosion during welding work on a tractor in Maharashtra's Yavatmal district killed two people instantly and left five injured, with police still investigating the exact cause of the blast.
The Seva First Innovation Challenge invites individuals, student groups and firms to submit tech solutions for ten public‑service sectors, with a total prize pool of five crore rupees and a final showcase slated for December 7 in Nagpur.
The Bombay High Court forced Pune's administration to scale back a 10-day alcohol ban during Ganeshotsav to just two days, after questioning why the city alone was targeted for the restriction.
Eknath Shinde's vada pav break on a London street has gone viral, capping a UK visit where he pitched Maharashtra to investors, met Virat Kohli and picked up several honours.
A Thane tribunal has ordered MSRTC to pay ₹5.17 lakh with 9% interest to a farmer left permanently disabled after an ST bus rammed his motorcycle in 2019, rejecting the corporation's claim of shared blame.
Maharashtra has set up a state task force, chaired by Neelam Gorhe, to check illegal sex-selective abortions and sonography violations, with surprise inspections and quarterly reports over a three-year tenure.