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  Three Naxals killed in major encounter with security forces in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli

  February 06, 2026 11:02 IST

  Three Naxalites were killed in a fierce encounter with security forces in Gadchiroli's Fodewada forest area. Two C-60 commandos sustained injuries and were airlifted for treatment. A morning search operation led to the recovery of bodies and weapons as police continued combing the region.

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  What happened in the Ratnagiri Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samitis in the last elections in 2017?

  February 06, 2026 9:45 IST

  Ratnagiri Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samitis elections 2026: The elections were earlier scheduled for February 5, but will now be held on February 7 and the results will be out on February 9.

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  What happened in the Raigad Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samitis in the last elections in 2017?

  February 06, 2026 9:40 IST

  Raigad Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samitis elections 2026: The polling will be held on February 7 (Saturday), according to the Maharashtra SEC, and the results will be declared on February 9 (Monday).

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  'Devgiri' bungalow officially allotted to Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar, formerly occupied by Ajit Pawar

  February 06, 2026 7:52 IST

  The Maharashtra government has officially allotted the Devgiri bungalow to Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar, previously the official residence of late Ajit Pawar. She has also been given charge of Pune and Beed as Guardian Minister.

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  Ajit Pawar's final video message before death surfaces: What did 'Dada' say?

  February 05, 2026 16:41 IST

  Ajit Pawar spotlights NCP's rural-first agenda, "We've tackled farmers' woes, women's empowerment, youth jobs, and elders' respect head-on. I'm no empty talker- I'm a doer who honors every promise."

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  Mumbai horror: Disabled woman gets pregnant; father identified as rapist after 17 men DNA tested

  February 05, 2026 14:44 IST

  A ill 20-year-old woman, who was admitted with abdominal pain, was five months pregnant. Shockingly, the DNA sample of the foetus matched with her father.

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  Ajit Pawar plane crash: Initial probe flags low visibility, technical glitch behind Baramati tragedy

  February 05, 2026 13:54 IST

  The preliminary report on the aircraft accident involving Ajit Pawar at Baramati Airport points to a landing attempt made in low visibility and a suspected technical malfunction. Investigators have begun retrieving black box data, which will determine the final cause of the incident.

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  Mumbai-Pune expressway chaos: Industrialist takes helicopter after being stuck for 8 hours

  February 05, 2026 12:44 IST

  The tanker overturned on the Mumbai-bound carriageway around 5 pm on Tuesday, triggering a massive traffic congestion that left thousands of vehicles stranded for hours on the busy expressway.

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  Mumbai–Pune Expressway chokes as traffic comes to standstill after chemical tanker accident | Video

  February 04, 2026 23:06 IST

  Given the high-risk nature of the situation, chemical experts were called in for assessment. The state government was immediately alerted, after which BPCL and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) were deployed.

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  Ajit Pawar's last phone call minutes before fatal plane crash surfaces | Here's the audio recording

  February 04, 2026 12:07 IST

  Ajit Pawar's final phone conversation with his nephew Shreejit Pawar has surfaced, recorded just eight minutes before his fatal plane crash in Baramati. The audio clip depicts Pawar discussing representation for the Mali community and stressing inclusive politics.

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  'Fadnavis has no right to comment': Sharad Pawar slams Maharashtra CM over NCP merger remarks

  February 04, 2026 11:38 IST

  Sharad Pawar targeted Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis over the NCP merger issue, saying that since Fadnavis was not involved in the merger talks, he has no right to comment on the matter.

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  21-year-old IIT Bombay student jumps to death from hostel terrace

  February 04, 2026 12:20 IST

  He was a second-year B.Tech (Civil Engineering) student and a native of Pilani, Rajasthan. Further investigation into the matter is underway.

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  Video: Drug peddlers launch brutal attack on cops in Navi Mumbai raid, officer injured

  February 04, 2026 8:46 IST

  Mumbai: As cops closed in on the hideout, drug peddlers burst from concealment, unleashing a savage attack with sticks, rocks and fists. They swarmed the outnumbered team in a brutal frenzy, pummelling the stunned officers.

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  Air India, IndiGo aircraft wings collide at Mumbai Airport while passengers were onboard

  February 03, 2026 23:13 IST

  The incident occurred between Air India flight AI 2732, which was pushing back for its departure to Coimbatore, and IndiGo flight 6E 791, which was taxiing after arriving from Hyderabad.

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  Praful Patel says Sunetra Pawar appointed Deputy CM after discussion, bows out of NCP chief contest

  February 03, 2026 20:13 IST

  On Sunetra Pawar not being allocated the Finance Ministry, Patel said that the issue was discussed with CM Fadnavis and he decided to keep the portfolio temporarily, especially with the budget underway. He said the CM felt Sunetra Pawar is new and she should not face any problem.

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  Maharashtra: Deputy CM Sunetra replaces Ajit Pawar as guardian minister of Pune and Beed

  February 03, 2026 16:57 IST

  Ajit Pawar died after his charter plane crashed during landing in Baramati on January 28. After his untimely demise, Sunetra Pawar took the oath as deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, replacing her husband.

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  Maharashtra shocker: Groom murders friend hours before wedding over unpaid Rs 1.5 lakh debt, held

  February 03, 2026 14:18 IST

  A groom in Maharashtra's Beed district allegedly killed his friend just hours before his wedding over a Rs 1.5 lakh debt dispute. The victim had threatened to disrupt the ceremony if the money was not returned.

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  BJP councillor Dimpal Mehta elected as Mira Bhayandar's new mayor | Who is she?

  February 03, 2026 13:17 IST

  Dimpal Mehta of the BJP has been elected as Mayor of the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation, sparking protests from Marathi organisations demanding a Marathi-speaking Mayor.

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  Pankaja Munde's helicopter develops technical snag in Maharashtra's Sambhajinagar

  February 03, 2026 12:14 IST

  Pankaja Munde was scheduled to fly from Sambhajinagar to Latur by helicopter to campaign for the Zilla Parishad elections. However, the pilot reported a technical problem, prompting her to postpone her trip.

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  Maharashtra Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar allotted Ajit Pawar's cabin in the state secretariat

  February 03, 2026 11:14 IST

  As per the government order, the chambers on the fifth, sixth, and seventh floors of the Secretariat, which were previously used by Ajit Pawar, have now been allocated to Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar.

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  Sunetra Pawar visits grieving family of Vidhip Jadhav after tragic plane crash in Baramati

  February 02, 2026 16:28 IST

  Sunetra Pawar, the wife of Ajit Pawar, took oath as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra on Saturday. The Governor administered her the oath of office at Lok Bhavan. With this, Maharashtra has got its first woman Deputy Chief Minister.

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  Sunetra Pawar to be NCP national president, say sources; final decision soon

  February 02, 2026 14:46 IST

  Sunetra Pawar took oath as the state's first woman deputy CM on Saturday, barely three days after NCP leader Ajit Pawar and four others died in an air crash at Baramati in Pune district.

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  Sanjay Raut expresses 'suspicion' over Ajit Pawar's death, seeks detailed probe into plane crash

  February 02, 2026 13:35 IST

  Sanjay Raut has alleged foul play in Ajit Pawar's plane crash, pointing to suspicious circumstances surrounding the former Deputy Chief Minister's death. NCP leaders have also questioned key details of the incident and demanded a high-level investigation.

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  Jewellery worth Rs 25-30 lakh stolen from 15 people during Ajit Pawar's funeral in Baramati

  February 02, 2026 12:33 IST

  Taking advantage of this massive crowd, a gang of thieves targeted people. According to reports, gold chains were snatched from approximately 15 people.

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  Ganesh Khankar chosen as BJP group leader in BMC, Shinde-led Shiv Sena picks Amey Ghole

  February 02, 2026 12:20 IST

  Ganesh Khankar has been chosen as the BJP's group leader in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. He represents Dahisar's Ward Number 7 and is expected to be officially declared soon.

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  Where will Ajit Pawar's memorial be set up? Close associate reveals location

  February 02, 2026 10:11 IST

  A memorial dedicated to late Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar will be constructed at Vidya Pratishthan in Baramati, where his last rites were held. Sharad Pawar personally reviewed the site and instructed trustees to plan the project.

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  Rohit Shetty house firing: Three accused arrested by Mumbai Police, interrogation underway

  February 01, 2026 21:23 IST

  Unidentified persons opened fire at filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s multi-storey residence in Mumbai’s Juhu area in the early hours of Sunday, officials said. No injuries were reported, and it was not yet clear whether the filmmaker was present at the residence at the time of the incident.

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  NCP to exit NDA? Senior leader breaks silence amid reunion chatter with Sharad Pawar faction

  February 01, 2026 18:32 IST

  The buzz over NCP's merger has been going on for a while, with NCP(SP) patriarch Sharad Pawar claiming that Ajit Pawar wanted a reunification and the two had decided that an announcement regarding this would be made on February 12.