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  'Have trust in Ajit Pawar': Supriya Sule on possibility of reunion of NCP factions | EXCLUSIVE

  January 11, 2026 23:48 IST

  In an exclusive interview with India TV, Supriya Sule denied reports that Sharad Pawar has approved a merge, saying such things have never been discussed in their house and the party is currently focusing solely on winning the municipal corporation elections in Maharashtra.

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  BMC Polls: Mahayuti promises interest-free loans, women's concessions in BEST buses in manifesto

  January 11, 2026 15:49 IST

  Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, his deputy Eknath Shinde, Union Minister of State Ramdas Athawale and BJP National General Secretary Vinod Tawde were among the key dignitaries who attended the manifesto launch event.

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  Video: Mystery bag sparks security alert at Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane's Mumbai bungalow

  January 11, 2026 12:40 IST

  The episode erupted at Mumbai's prominent Suvarna Bungalow, home to Minister Nitesh Rane- a outspoken BJP figure renowned for his bold, combative style. An unidentified person slyly left the bag in open sight before slipping away, spurring Rane's security team into immediate action.

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  'Fadnavis, Shinde are real heroes': Govinda bats for Mahayuti in BMC polls | EXCLUSIVE

  January 11, 2026 0:01 IST

  BMC elections 2026: In an exclusive interview with India TV on Saturday, Govinda said Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde are the real heroes, noting that the two hold top positions and are performing crucial tasks.

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  If Eid can be peaceful, why stone-pelting on Ram Navami?: BJP's Nitesh Rane in EXCLUSIVE interview

  January 10, 2026 16:42 IST

  From Hindutva and nationalism to Rohingya-Bangladeshi infiltration, “vote jihad,” SIR, and the possible coming together of the Thackeray brothers, BJP leader and Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane while speaking exclusively to India TV addressed a range of topics without mincing words.

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  Mumbai: Three dead as massive fire breaks out inside residential building of Goregaon area

  January 10, 2026 10:30 IST

  Fire crews pulled three badly burnt victims from the smoke-choked house and raced them to Trauma Care Hospital. Upon arrival, doctors pronounced all three dead, citing suffocation from the intense fumes as the cause.

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  Pune civic polls 2026: Ajit Pawar, Supriya Sule release joint manifesto of NCP factions | Video

  January 10, 2026 13:48 IST

  Ajit Pawar and Sharad Pawar-led NCP factions released a joint manifesto for Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad ahead of the 2026 civic polls, promising clean water, pollution-free air and better road connectivity.

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  Ambernath municipal council: Setback for BJP as four NCP councillors back Shiv Sena

  January 09, 2026 23:46 IST

  The Ambernath municipal council has 60 councillors. The Shiv Sena has 27 councillors, followed by BJP which has 14 councillors. The Congress and the NCP have 12 and four councillors, respectively.

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  Raj Thackeray sparks 'Bombay Dhaba' row: MNS tears down signboard over name objection | Video

  January 09, 2026 11:27 IST

  MNS workers defended the action, claiming that persisting with "Bombay" erodes the cultural identity of Maharashtra and Mumbai, clinging to a colonial-era term long renounced. "This nomenclature offends our state's heritage," they added.

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  Public holiday declared in Maharashtra on Jan 15 for civic polls: Govt offices, banks to remain shut

  January 09, 2026 10:06 IST

  Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Election: The poll commission said administrative preparations, including readiness of EVMs (electronic voting machines), have been completed, and urged the public to take an active part in the democratic exercise.

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  Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Election: Uddhav, Raj Thackeray unite for rally ahead of polls

  January 09, 2026 12:41 IST

  Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Elections 2026: Elections for 29 municipal corporations are scheduled for January 15. This massive electoral exercise will involve approximately 3.49 crore voters in the state.

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  Maharashtra: Setback for Congress in Ambernath as 12 suspended councillors join BJP

  January 08, 2026 15:35 IST

  Maharashtra local body elections: The 12 councillors joined the BJP at party office in Navi Mumbai in presence of party's Maharashtra unit chief Ravindra Chavan.

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  Maharashtra Municipal Election: Fadnavis pledges to fast-track Metro projects in Thane, MMR

  January 08, 2026 22:55 IST

  Maharashtra Municipal Elections: Elections to 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra will be held on January 15. In cities such as Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur and Nasik, voters will cast ballots for the first time since 2017.

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  Mumbai: Two dead after fire erupts on third floor of commercial building in Andheri

  January 07, 2026 22:45 IST

  Firefighters managed to rescue two individuals who were found unconscious inside the affected office. Both were rushed to nearby hospitals, but doctors declared them dead on arrival.

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  Pune techie found dead in office washroom; suicide using phone charging wire suspected

  January 07, 2026 21:50 IST

  According to reports citing police sources, initial investigations suggest that the young professional was under severe financial stress. He had reportedly suffered heavy losses in betting, which may have pushed him to take the extreme step.

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  BMC polls: Shiv Sena candidate Salim Qureshi injured in knife attack by unidentified assailants

  January 07, 2026 18:55 IST

  Quraishi sustained serious injuries in the attack and has been admitted to Mumbai's Mahatma Gandhi Hospital, where he is currently undergoing treatment.

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  BMC Elections 2026: NCP (AP) releases manifesto, promises property tax waiver | Check details

  January 07, 2026 17:35 IST

  NCP (AP) is promising to build 500 kilometres of new roads over the next five years, alongside modernising bridges, flyovers and key arterial routes.

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  Congress suspends Ambernath's Block President and 12 newly-elected councillors over BJP tie-up

  January 07, 2026 16:02 IST

  In his letter to Pradeep Patil, Ganesh Patil said the Congress had contested the municipal elections independently and won 12 seats on its own symbol, but the subsequent alliance with the BJP was forged without informing or seeking approval from the state leadership.

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  Miffed Fadnavis says no to 'BJP-Congress alliance' in Ambernath, Shinde Sena raises questions

  January 07, 2026 16:41 IST

  Maharashtra municipal corporation polls: Fadnavis has intervened and instructed the local BJP units to withdraw from both alliances, signalling the party leadership’s discomfort with such tie-ups.

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  Fadnavis says 'alliance not acceptable' after BJP joins hands with Congress in Ambernath local body

  January 07, 2026 12:45 IST

  In Maharashtra's Ambernath Municipal Council, the BJP and Congress have joined hands to stop Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena. This has heated up the political atmosphere in Maharashtra.

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  BMC polls: Major setback for AIMIM as four of its five Akot councillors join hands with BJP

  January 07, 2026 12:21 IST

  AIMIM faced a major blow in Maharashtra after four of its five councillors in Akot left the party, with some siding with the BJP and others with NCP. The BJP has now formed a broad alliance under the 'Akot Vikas Manch', leaving AIMIM with just one councillor.

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  Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Elections LIVE: Mahayuti's unopposed win sparks political storm

  January 08, 2026 0:41 IST

  Maharashtra local body polls LIVE: The political temperature in Maharashtra is rising as the state prepares for the upcoming municipal elections. Elections to various municipal corporations in the state are scheduled on January 15.

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  Maharashtra Congress vice president dies after being stabbed at mosque in Akola, accused arrested

  January 07, 2026 9:05 IST

  Maharashtra Congress vice president Hidayatullah Patel was rushed to a private hospital in Akot and admitted to its intensive care unit where he died on Wednesday morning. After the incident, the police arrived at the spot and collected evidence with the help of forensic experts.

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  Maharashtra BJP chief Chavan clarifies remarks on Vilasrao Deshmukh: 'No intention to demean him'

  January 07, 2026 8:25 IST

  Regretting saying that statement, Chavan said, "When I saw the statement of Vilas Rao Deshmukh's son (Actor Ritesh Deshmukh), who is my good friend, I want to only say that if my statement had hurt his (Ritesh's) sentiments, I regret that statement. But I had no intention to demean him."

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  Student forced to perform 'namaz' at medical college in Maharashtra; two staffers suspended

  January 07, 2026 7:07 IST

  Police filed an FIR in this connection, and the preliminary investigation suggests the incident could be linked to ragging. The incident reportedly took place on Sunday night at the college in Posheri.

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  'If Uddhav has guts...': Fadnavis' challenge ahead of Maharashtra civic polls | EXCLUSIVE

  January 06, 2026 19:14 IST

  On alliance politics, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis made it clear that Sharad Pawar’s Nationalist Congress Party has no space in the NDA at present. He also weighed in on identity politics.

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  Mumbai: Seven nabbed as police crack major online investment scam; probe uncovers nationwide network

  January 06, 2026 18:15 IST

  To trap people, they created several fake investment websites offering attractive but fraudulent schemes. They promised high returns in share market, gold trading and forex trading.

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  Underworld Abu Salem moves Bombay HC seeking parole, wants to visit Azamgarh

  January 06, 2026 18:00 IST

  In his petition, Salem has requested permission to visit his ancestral village in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh ot attend his brother's funeral.