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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.

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  Riteish Deshmukh emotionally reacts to BJP leader's remarks: 'Can't erase my dad's name'

  January 06, 2026 14:43 IST

  The statement from Riteish comes after the BJP leader in controversial remarks on Monday said memories of the late Congress stalwart would be "wiped out" from his hometown Latur.

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  Nagpur crime: Girlfriend dispute sparks brutal murder of 22-yr-old man, 4 injured in brawl | Video

  January 05, 2026 18:57 IST

  Nagpur: The assailants descended with savage force. They targeted Ritik first, with rods and sticks smashing the back of his head. He collapsed on the spot, lifeless from the vicious blows. In the chaos, four others- including family members of Ritik- suffered serious injuries from the onslaught.

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  Maharashtra civic body polls: MNS approaches poll body as 68 Mahayuti candidates win unopposed

  January 05, 2026 15:27 IST

  The elections to all municipal corporations in Maharashtra will take place on January 15 and the counting of votes will take place on January 16. January 2 was the last date of withdrawal of nominations, and once it ended, 68 Mahayuti candidates were elected unopposed.

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  Ex-Mumbai Mayor Shubha Raul quits Shiv Sena-UBT, joins BJP ahead of BMC elections

  January 05, 2026 10:42 IST

  Former Mumbai Mayor Shubha Raul's switch from Shiv Sena UBT to the BJP just before the civic polls has dealt a strategic blow to the Thackeray camp. On the same day, Uddhav and Raj Thackeray unveiled their alliance's manifesto packed with promises for women, housing and free electricity.

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  BMC elections 2026: Thackeray brothers release MNS-Sena-UBT's manifesto, hit out at BJP

  January 05, 2026 0:00 IST

  Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray joined hands ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections 2026 after a 20-year-long political rivalry.

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  Mahayuti fires up BMC poll campaign in Thackeray's Worli bastion: CM Fadnavis slams Uddhav-Raj duo

  January 03, 2026 23:23 IST

  Eknath Shinde, without naming Uddhav, branded him "Bakasur" (a demon from myth) while calling Mahayuti "Balbhim." Vowing to "liberate Mumbai from his clutches," he promised a true Marathi mayor- not their "cream"- chasing kind who allied for Marathi cause then fractured for power.

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  BMC Election: 'You may hold the treasury key, but remember who owns it,' BJP leader warns Ajit Pawar

  January 03, 2026 20:57 IST

  BJP leader and state minister Chandrakant Patil, considered close to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, openly warned Ajit Pawar during a public meeting.

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  Rift in Samajwadi Party? Rais Sheikh writes to Akhilesh accusing Abu Azmi of undermining party unity

  January 03, 2026 17:20 IST

  Sheikh's letter accuses Azmi of deliberately harassing him and causing significant disruption within the party, particularly affecting its performance in the upcoming municipal elections in Bhivandi and Mumbai.

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  Mumbai: Fire breaks out inside 18-storey residential building in Andheri West area

  January 03, 2026 16:22 IST

  Mumbai fire: A fire erupted around 2 pm in the 18-storey Chandiwala Pearl Regency residential building on SV Road, opposite Andheri subway in Mumbai's Andheri West suburb, civic officials reported on January 3.

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  Nagpur shocker: Parents keep 12-year-old son chained over months due to his stealing habits

  January 03, 2026 14:42 IST

  As per the police, the boy's parents are daily wage workers. They were upset over his stealing habits, as the boy had become extremely mischievous. Due to this, they discontinued his studies and used to tie the boy with chains and a padlock before going for work.

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  Pune municipal corporation polls 2026: End to NCP's 'pari-war'? Ajit Pawar gives a cryptic answer

  January 03, 2026 11:24 IST

  Pune municipal corporation polls: Last month, the junior Pawar announced that the NCP and the NCP(SP) will contest the Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal corporation elections together.

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  Maharashtra municipal corporation polls 2026: Probe ordered as 68 Mahayuti candidates win unopposed

  January 03, 2026 10:39 IST

  Maharashtra municipal corporation polls 2026: Friday was the last day of withdrawal of nomination. Once the withdrawal process ended, it was found that 68 Mahayuti candidates have been elected unopposed.

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  Maharashtra municipal corporation polls: Mahayuti bags 68 seats even before a single vote is cast

  January 03, 2026 9:58 IST

  Maharashtra municipal corporation polls 2026: Among the Mahayuti partners, the BJP was the biggest gainer, as 43 of its candidates have won unopposed. In addition to this, 19 candidates of the Shiv Sena and two candidates of the NCP have been elected unopposed.

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  BMC polls 2026: RPI(A) to support Mahayuti, will field candidates on 20 seats, announces Athawale

  January 03, 2026 8:18 IST

  BMC elections 2026: Athawale said Fadnavis told him that the Mahayuti had struggled to allocate seats to the RPI(A), but has promised him a seat in the Maharashtra Legislative Council. He said the RPI(A) will contest on 20 seats and support the Mahayuti candidates on 207 other seats.