Maharashtra

The Maharashtra government has backtracked on a move to make Hindi mandatory in schools, but tensions continue.

Artisans who make Kolhapuri sandals are demanding better recognition after Prada failed to acknowledge design roots.

The open-toe braided design closely resembles traditional Kolhapuri footwear.

Kunal Kamra's jokes, which went viral, outraged supporters of Maharashtra leader Eknath Shinde.

Police in Nagpur city say the situation is now under control and are asking people to maintain peace.

The accused Shyam Bhartia has denied the allegations as "baseless, false and disparaging".

Another five people are injured after being hit by an express train on an adjacent track.

The party and its allies however have faced defeat in the mining state of Jharkhand.