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  Maratha Protest: Manoj Jarange ends fast after govt agrees to accord Kunbi status to Marathas

  September 02, 2025 19:13 IST

  Mumbai Maratha Protest: The sub-committee accepted Jarange's demands to implement the Hyderabad Gazette and said Marathas with Kunbi records will be given caste certificates after conducting a proper inquiry.

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  Bombay HC slams Manoj Jarange over Maratha quota protest: 'Not peaceful, city brought to standstill'

  September 01, 2025 16:13 IST

  A special bench of Justices Ravindra Ghuge and Gautam Ankhad conducted a special hearing of the case filed by the Amy Foundation against the quota protest.

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  Maratha quota stir: Traffic advisory issued for South Mumbai amid Jarange's protest at Azad Maidan

  September 01, 2025 8:03 IST

  The Maratha reservation protest led by Manoj Jarange at Azad Maidan has triggered a traffic advisory for South Mumbai commuters. With Jarange intensifying his hunger strike and demanding OBC reservation, motorists have been cautioned about possible disruptions on Monday morning.

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  Maratha quota row: Jarange vows to stay at Azad Maidan ‘even if Maharashtra govt fires bullets'

  September 01, 2025 0:06 IST

  Maratha quota row intensifies: Chhagan Bhujbal, senior NCP leader and a key OBC voice in Maharashtra politics, has convened a meeting of OBC representatives on Monday to discuss Manoj Jarange’s demand seeking Maratha quota within the OBC category.

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  'Best at fooling people, best as a leader': Nitin Gadkari’s remark triggers political debate | Video

  September 01, 2025 0:07 IST

  Gadkari’s statement on leaders deceiving the public prompted debate, but he positioned it more as a commentary on the nature of politics than as his own guiding principle. His simultaneous stress on truth and integrity highlighted the inherent tension between the practical demands of politics.

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  Maratha quota row: Jarange firm on protest after talks with govt fail; Mumbai police issue advisory

  August 31, 2025 14:07 IST

  A government-appointed delegation led by retired high court Justice Sandeep Shinde on Saturday met Jarange to dissolve contention over Maratha reservation. Jarange, however, slammed the move and the talks failed to yield a solution.

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  Maratha quota row: Fadnavis promises legal solution as Manoj Jarange vows to continue hunger strike

  August 30, 2025 23:52 IST

  Maratha quota row: The meeting, held at Azad Maidan in Mumbai, came as Jarange continued his indefinite hunger strike launched on Friday, pressing for quota in education and government employment for the Maratha community.

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  Maratha reservation row: Maharashtra govt extends Genealogy Committee's term amid Jarange's protest

  August 30, 2025 12:53 IST

  On the second day of his fast, Jarange said he would not budge until the community’s demands were fulfilled. He is demanding that all Marathas be recognised as Kunbis under OBC for job and education reservations.

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  Manoj Jarange urges Maharashtra govt to grant reservation, not just extend protest sanction | Video

  August 29, 2025 23:42 IST

  Manoj Jarange Patil, a key leader in the Maratha reservation movement, initiated his campaign with hunger strikes in the Marathwada region before expanding protests to Pune and Mumbai. His primary demand is that all Marathas be issued Kunbi caste certificates.

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  Maharashtra rains: Schools closed in Latur, Nanded district, IMD issues yellow alert, check forecast

  August 29, 2025 15:45 IST

  Maharashtra rains: With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a yellow alert for August 29, District Collector and Disaster Management Authority Chairperson Varsha Thakur-Ghuge has announced a holiday for all schools from Class 1 to 12, an official said.

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  Mumbai man loses money in online gaming, fakes Bishnoi gang threat to extort boss to repay loans

  August 29, 2025 11:15 IST

  The caller demanded that the businessman pay more than the ransom amount to save his life. In response, the businessman offered to deliver the money at Goregaon Police Station, at which point the caller abruptly hung up the phone.

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  Jarange reaches Mumbai for Maratha quota protest; key routes diverted, security heightened | Details

  August 29, 2025 9:19 IST

  For safety and crowd control, more than 1,500 police personnel have been stationed at the protest site. Security has also been increased at the nearby Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, where many supporters from rural parts of the state are expected to arrive.

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  Supreme Court grants bail to underworld don Arun Gawli after 18 years in prison for 2007 murder case

  August 28, 2025 23:58 IST

  Born in 1955, Arun Gulab Gawli emerged from modest origins in Maharashtra to become a dominant figure in Mumbai’s underworld during the 1980s and 1990s. Operating out of his stronghold in Dagdi Chawl, he was a key player in violent gang wars against rivals, including Dawood Ibrahim’s D-Company.

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  Ganesh Chaturthi: Mumbai Metro extends timings of line 2A and 7 till midnight for Ganeshotsav rush

  August 27, 2025 18:52 IST

  Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: The Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Limited runs around 317 metro services on Lines 2A and 7 from Monday to Friday, with trains arriving every 5 minutes 50 seconds during peak hours and every 9 minutes 30 seconds in non-peak periods.

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  Virar building collapse: Toddler celebrating first birthday among two killed

  August 27, 2025 23:38 IST

  Virar building collapse: The deceased have been identified as Utkarsha Jovil and her mother Aarohi Omkar Jovil. Omkar Jovil, Utkarsha's father and Aarohi's husband, is still missing. Notably, the family was celebrating Utkarsha's first birthday when the tragedy struck.

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  Virar building collapse: Death count mounts to 14 after two more bodies recovered from debris

  August 28, 2025 12:10 IST

  The Vasai Virar Municipal Corporation (VVMC) stated that six persons remain admitted to various hospitals in the area and Nalasopara on the outskirts of Mumbai. Three others were discharged after treatment.

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  Maharashtra to offer all govt-to-citizen services on WhatsApp soon, Fadnavis makes big announcement

  August 25, 2025 18:54 IST

  Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis directed that dashboards of all zilla parishads, municipal corporations, and universities should be standardised to provide citizens with a uniform experience.

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  Ladki Bahin Yojana: 26 lakh ineligible beneficiaries found in Maharashtra, govt vows strong action

  August 25, 2025 17:19 IST

  Aditi Tatkare, in an X post, stated that the government had provided preliminary information regarding approximately 26 lakh beneficiaries receiving benefits under the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin scheme who do not appear to be eligible as per the scheme's criteria.

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  Manoj Jarange warns of fresh agitation if Maratha quota demand not met by Aug 26

  August 25, 2025 23:55 IST

  Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange has given the Maharashtra government a deadline until Tuesday to announce reservation for the community. Failing this, he plans to begin a fresh protest at Azad Maidan in Mumbai from August 29.

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  Maharashtra: Couple dies after organ transplant in Pune; health department serves notice to hospital

  August 25, 2025 12:11 IST

  Their family has accused the hospital of medical negligence and is calling for an investigation into the deaths. The hospital, however, maintains that the procedures were carried out following standard medical guidelines.

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  Ameet Satam appointed as Mumbai BJP president ahead of BMC polls

  August 25, 2025 11:34 IST

  Ameet Satam, 49, has been representing the Andheri West assembly constituency in Mumbai for three consecutive terms.

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  Mumbai rains: Heavy rainfall lashes city; airlines issues travel advisory amid bad weather

  August 25, 2025 14:19 IST

  Mumbai is expected to witness a fresh spell of heavy rainfall this week, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a yellow alert for the city and neighbouring districts of Thane and Palghar.

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  Activist Manoj Jarange launches 'Chalo Mumbai' call, declares it the 'last fight' for Maratha quota

  August 25, 2025 0:04 IST

  Jarange has accused CM Fadnavis of deliberately creating hurdles for the Maratha community. He warned him against using the police to disrupt their peaceful protests. Instead, Jarange urged the government to focus on investigating and apprehending the killers of Mahadev Munde.

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  Mumbai: Massive fire breaks out on 11th floor of high-rise building in Goregaon | Video

  August 24, 2025 16:53 IST

  Mumbai fire: The Mumbai Fire Brigade raised the alarm to Level II at 3:49 pm, deploying more fire engines and support units. Officials confirmed the flames were mostly contained to closed rooms covering 600 sq. ft. on the 12th floor, but smoke spread upwards, affecting upper stories of the tower.

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  Mumbai train horror: Child’s body found inside dustbin in Kushinagar Express bathroom

  August 23, 2025 18:51 IST

  Mumbai train horror: A case has been registered by the Government Railway Police and inquiries are underway. Preliminary findings indicate that the child was reportedly kidnapped from Surat, murdered, and the body disposed of in the dustbin of the train’s coach.

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  Electric Vehicles exempted from toll on Atal Setu in Mumbai: All you need to know

  August 22, 2025 17:58 IST

  The Maharashtra government has announced toll exemption for electric vehicles on Atal Setu -- India's longest sea bridge connecting Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. The exemption covers electric cars and buses operated by both state transport units and private players.

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  Maharashtra govt's crackdown on app-based cab operators for overcharging commuters during rains

  August 22, 2025 16:33 IST

  Mumbai authorities have taken strict action against app-based cab operators for surge pricing during heavy rains, with 36 found guilty of overcharging passengers.

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  Maharashtra: Four workers dead, two injured after nitrogen gas leaks at pharma company in Palghar

  August 21, 2025 23:53 IST

  The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon at Medley Pharma located in the industrial area of Boisar. The injured were admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) at a local hospital.