Maharashtra
Maharashtra Covid deaths touch new peak, toll crosses 88K
Compared with 682 deaths on Saturday, the state fatalities shot up to 1,320, including 726 old deaths, to race past the previous peak of 1,263 (May 21) and take the toll to 88,620. The number of fresh cases increased slightly from 26,133 on Saturday to 26,672, with the tally rising to 55,79,897 now.
Arabian Sea tragedy: 60 dead, Barge master, others booked for culpable homicide
Yellowgate Police have acted on a complaint filed by barge chief engineer Rahman H. Shaikh who was among the survivors rescued by the Indian Navy earlier this week even as ONGC and AIL announced compensation for the victims. The development came two days after the police launched its probe based on an accidental death report to ascertain why the barge allegedly failed to adhere to safety norms despite warnings of the impending Cyclone Tauktae.
Cyclone Tautkae brings record May rains, mayhem in Mumbai
The country's commercial capital also experienced its closest brush with a mega-cyclonic storm in the past 73 years, and the third most severe cyclone impact in the past 3 three years in a row after Cyclone Nisarga hit Maharashtra coast in 2020 and Cyclone Vayu had moved away parallel to the west coast in 2019.
Mumbai airport shut for 11 hrs, 7 flights diverted
This resulted in the diversion of at least seven in-bound flights to less turbulent locations, including an IndiGo flight returning to Lucknow, a SpiceJet service diverted to Surat, while another IndiGo service was diverted to Hyderabad. Besides, the CSMIA registered cancellations of 34 arrivals and 22 departures in view of the bad weather conditions prevailing through the day.
ED books ex-Maharashtra HM Anil Deshmikh under PMLA
A senior ED official related to probe told IANS, "A case of money laundering has been registered under PMLA against Deshmukh." The ED action comes almost a fortnight after the CBI booked the NCP leader into the allegations of misuse of office and corruption on April 24.
Supreme Court quashes Maratha quota in Maharashtra, says reservations can't exceed 50%
A five-judge Constitution Bench headed by Justice Ashok Bhushan allowed no breach of 50 per cent ceiling to give more reservation, as it refused to consider reviewing Indra Sawhney verdict of 1992. "Exceeding ceiling limit of 50 percent laid down by Indra Sawhney is violative of Articles 14 and 15," said the top court. The top court said the people from Maratha community cannot be declared as educationally and socially backward.
NCP donates Rs 2 cr to Maharashtra CM's fund for Covid relief
A delegation led by Pawar, state NCP President Jayant Patil, MP Supriya Sule, NCP Youth President Mehboob Shaikh, Shivajirao Garje, and Aditi Nalavade met Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and handed over the amount.
Why MP, Maharashtra got more oxygen but Delhi's quota was less: HC to Centre
A high court bench comprising Justices Vipin Sanghi and Rekha Palli asked said that the Centre should show some justification for this or make amends. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the court that the Central government will respond to the court's query and will also explain the reason behind supplying more oxygen to Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
Maharashtra to give free jabs to all in 18-44 age group
The decision was taken at a state cabinet meeting after which Health Minister Rajesh Tope informed the media about the details of the much-anticipated move. Thackeray said that the citizens shall be informed of the mega-vaccination drive to be undertaken from May 1, depending on the supply of doses available from various sources, including imports if necessary.
Ex-Cong MP, Minister Eknath Gaikwad falls to Covid
A two-time Lok Sabha MP from Mumbai, Gaikwad, 81, was the father of Maharashtra School Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad. Hailing from Dharavi, Gaikwad served as a Cabinet Minister in Maharashtra for several years and also functioned in various positions, including President of Mumbai Congress on various occasions during its most difficult times.
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