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  Pune hooch tragedy: 13 police, excise personnel suspended, probe transferred to CID | 10 points

  May 30, 2026 13:34 IST

  Pune hooch tragedy: Eight persons, including a key bootlegger, have been arrested in connection with the tragedy that unfolded across Pimpri-Chinchwad and Pune city over a span of two days, prompting the Crime Investigation Department (CID) to take over the probe.

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  82 'highly dangerous' buildings identified in Mumbai, MHADA begins evicting occupants

  May 30, 2026 11:15 IST

  The 82 buildings house a total of 2,736 occupants, including 2,256 residential and 480 non-residential tenants and residents, the authority said. According to MHADA, notices have already been served to 176 residential occupants directing them to vacate the premises.

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  Mumbai: CNG price hiked by Rs 2, now costs Rs 86 per kg; PNG rates also increased

  May 30, 2026 8:08 IST

  Mumbai CNG has become costlier by Rs 2 per kg, while PNG used in households has been hiked by 50 paise per SCM (Standard Cubic Meter).

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  Pune hooch tragedy: Methanol-laced liquor, illegal supply network behind 14 deaths

  May 29, 2026 22:59 IST

  At least 14 people have died in Pune after allegedly consuming methanol-laced illicit liquor supplied through an illegal network operating in Hadapsar and Pimpri-Chinchwad areas. Several others are undergoing treatment, while police and excise officials have launched a crackdown on those involved.

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  NEET paper leak kingpin PV Kulkarni gets notice on illegal construction, bulldozer action to follow

  May 28, 2026 17:55 IST

  Authorities in Maharashtra’s Beed city may soon demolish an allegedly illegal luxury building linked to NEET 2026 paper leak mastermind PV Kulkarni after the notice period issued by the municipal council expired.

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  Siddhivinayak Temple set for major makeover as Fadnavis launches corridor project

  May 26, 2026 18:34 IST

  Fadnavis said the corridor would help improve crowd management, strengthen security arrangements and provide a more pleasant atmosphere inside the premises once completed.

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  Clashes in Mumbai's Mira Road over goats kept for Eid sacrifice, Hindu outfits bring pig in protest

  May 26, 2026 18:44 IST

  Tension erupted at Mumbai’s Mira Road ahead of Bakrid after a dispute over goats brought to the Poonam Estate Cluster 1 society escalated into clashes. The controversy began after residents objected to a temporary shed allegedly built for keep goats for sacrifice.

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  Massive surge in fuel sales across Maharashtra amid panic buying, government assures no shortage

  May 25, 2026 19:42 IST

  A review meeting on fuel supply was held at Mantralaya in Mumbai. Senior officials, including additional chief secretary Anil Diggikar, state rationing controller Chandrakant Dange, and representatives of oil companies attended the meeting.

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  Maharashtra government plans inspection of Mumbai Gymkhanas on public land

  May 25, 2026 18:33 IST

  An official said notices are issued whenever violations or defaults are found, and hearings are also conducted in certain cases.

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  Maharashtra: Eight people dead as Scorpio plunges into deep gorge near Ambenali Ghat in Raigad

  May 25, 2026 8:38 IST

  Initial reports indicate that all eight passengers traveling in the vehicle have lost their lives. Search and rescue teams have successfully recovered two bodies.

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  Mumbai underground Metro services disrupted due to technical snag, second such incident in a month

  May 22, 2026 11:11 IST

  This is the second major disruption on the 33.5-km-long corridor. On May 6, train services on the Aqua Line, which runs between Cuffe Parade in south Mumbai and Aarey JVLR in the northern suburbs, were hit due to a fire at T2 Airport station.

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  Mumbai Police registers FIR over AI-generated video intended to defame PM Modi

  May 22, 2026 9:14 IST

  Mumbai Police have filed an FIR after an AI-generated video allegedly insulting PM Modi surfaced online from an Instagram account. The complaint, filed by a BJP youth leader, claims the content was deliberately created to malign the Prime Minister's image.

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  Viral video: Fearing shortage, people rush to buy petrol in plastic jars at Maharashtra petrol pump

  May 22, 2026 8:10 IST

  Due to the closure of numerous petrol pumps throughout the day in Maharashtra's Buldhana, whenever stocks of fuel arrive at any station, massive crowds of people can be seen rushing there to get fuel.

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  Firefighter among two killed in massive fire at Thane vegetable market

  May 21, 2026 16:59 IST

  Thane fire news: Eyewitnesses said huge flames and thick smoke billowing from the market triggered panic in the area, as distraught vendors watched the charred remains of their livelihoods.

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  Mumbai drains yield sofas, fridges and even autorickshaw in BMC's desilting drive ahead of monsoon

  May 21, 2026 20:10 IST

  The findings have once again raised concerns over illegal dumping and public negligence in the city. Authorities said many residents appear to be using the nullahs as dumping grounds for unwanted waste and household items. Several of these drains eventually flow into the Mithi river.

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  Mumbai: Violence during demolition of mosque on encroached land, several cops hurt in stone pelting

  May 20, 2026 18:13 IST

  Authorities in Mumbai's Bandra are carrying out demolitions against structures built on encroached Railway land. During the bulldozer action, stones were pelted at police personnel by some miscreants.

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  Are Uddhav MPs switching sides to join Shinde camp? Key meetings spark speculation

  May 19, 2026 23:54 IST

  This was not the first such interaction in recent days. A day earlier, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Nagesh Ashtikar had also met Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde over constituency-related matters.

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  Mumbai: Mega demolition drive launched to free Railway land; over 500 structures face action | VIDEO

  May 19, 2026 21:17 IST

  Brief unrest broke out near the location as residents of the area objected to what they described as a sudden and unannounced action. Several families were also spotted sitting beside heaps of personal possessions left strewn along the nearby footpaths.

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  Human avian flu in Maharashtra's Nandurbar: Eight samples to be sent to NIV for tests

  May 19, 2026 9:11 IST

  Nandurbar district in northwestern Maharashtra has been hit by bird flu. The workers were being given Tamiflu tablets as a precautionary measure, officials said, adding, no government employee was among those being tested.

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  13 killed, 20 injured in Maharashtra's Palghar highway crash; CM Fadnavis announces Rs 5 lakh aid

  May 18, 2026 23:41 IST

  The accident took place when the tempo, packed with passengers travelling for the family function, crashed into the trailer on the busy highway. Several injured victims were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment, with some reported to be in critical condition.

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  EC announces polls to 16 seats in Maharashtra legislative council; voting on June 18

  May 18, 2026 11:49 IST

  The Election Commission said the terms of office of members representing 16 Local Authorities' Constituencies in Maharashtra had expired over different periods between 2022 and 2025.

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  NEET paper leak probe: CBI questions parents who allegedly paid up to Rs 10 lakh for question papers

  May 18, 2026 9:00 IST

  The CBI has expanded its investigation into the NEET paper leak by questioning parents who allegedly bought leaked papers for their children. Families from Nanded are among those facing scrutiny, with payments estimated between Rs 5 lakh and Rs 10 lakh.

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  Mumbai water cut: BMC announces 10 per cent reduction from today, issues advisory for residents

  May 15, 2026 11:19 IST

  Mumbai has started a 10 per cent water cut from May 15 as lake levels fall sharply due to extreme heat and delayed monsoon forecasts. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has urged residents to save water and warned that tighter restrictions may follow if rainfall remains below normal.

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  Maharashtra CM Fadnavis rides Bullet to Vidhan Bhavan amid PM Modi's fuel-saving push

  May 14, 2026 13:40 IST

  Chief Minister Fadnavis informed that directives have been issued to reduce the number of vehicles in ministerial convoys. Additionally, all government departments have been instructed to curtail their consumption of petrol and diesel, as well as to implement budgetary cuts.

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  Mumbai shops, hotels must install Marathi signboards or face 'Sena-style' action, read new order

  May 14, 2026 9:20 IST

  Mumbai has around nine lakh shops and establishments, of which 5,020 have still not complied with the rule mandating display of Marathi signboards, the deputy mayor maintained.

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  Bomb scare near Pune hospital after recovery of low-grade explosive device, ATS joins probe | VIDEO

  May 13, 2026 23:48 IST

  A suspicious bomb-like object was found in the parking area of Kamdhenu Society near Ushakiran Hospital in Pune’s Hadapsar area, triggering panic and a major police response. The object has been shifted for examination, while police continue investigations.

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  Mahalakshmi Saras 2026 highlights rural Maharashtra’s entrepreneurial strength, women at forefront

  May 13, 2026 19:22 IST

  The Mahalakshmi Saras exhibition has been designed to create sustainable market opportunities for rural women entrepreneurs, showcase their talents on a global platform, and empower them economically.

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  Training aircraft crashes in Maharashtra’s Baramati months after Ajit Pawar-linked plane accident

  May 13, 2026 9:51 IST

  A two-seater training aircraft operated by Redbird Aviation crashed in Gojubavi village in Baramati on Wednesday. Initial reports said the trainee pilot is safe, while police teams have reached the spot. The cause of the crash is still not known.