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  Who will be given responsibility held by Ajit Pawar? Praful Patel, others hold talks with Fadnavis

  Maharashtra | January 30, 2026 14:19 IST

  A day after Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's death in a plane crash, voices emerged within his party NCP on Thursday for a state cabinet berth for his wife Sunetra, while rival factions spoke of reconciliation and taking forward merger talks.

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  Speed News: Ajit Pawar cremated with full state honours amid tearful farewell

  Originals | January 30, 2026 0:10 IST

  Ajit Pawar cremated with full state honours amid tearful farewell. SC pauses new UGC rules, calls them vague. Fadnavis pays emotional tribute to Ajit Pawar, lauds his legacy. Tamil Nadu: Congress–TVK alliance talks emerge via Vijay’s father.

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  When Ajit Pawar recounted his in-flight chat with Fadnavis about surviving accidents | VIDEO

  Maharashtra | January 29, 2026 19:54 IST

  Ajit Pawar plane crash: An old video shows Ajit Pawar describing the turbulence caused by thick cloud cover and recalls seeking reassurance from Fadnavis aboard a flight. The CM responded calmly, saying he survived multiple accidents and that his luck would see them both through.

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  Ajit Pawar dies: Supporters flock for final glimpse; PM Modi to attend last rites today | Updates

  Maharashtra | January 28, 2026 23:59 IST

  NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar clarified that the plane crash involving Ajit Pawar was clearly an accident and politics should not be done on this. His remark came after several politicians, including Mamata Banerjee and Akhilesh Yadav, sought a probe into the mishap.

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  Speed News: Fadnavis, Shinde, Devvrat meet Sunetra Pawar to condole Ajit Pawar's death

  Originals | January 28, 2026 20:01 IST

  Fadnavis, Shinde, Devvrat meet Sunetra Pawar to condole Ajit Pawar's death. Mamata Banerjee seeks SC-monitored probe into Ajit Pawar crash. President Murmu highlights anti-corruption efforts in budget session. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.

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  Ajit Pawar death: Devendra Fadnavis expresses grief, announces three-day state mourning

  Maharashtra | January 28, 2026 12:29 IST

  Maharashtra Chief Minister announced three days of state mourning after the demise of NCP leader Ajit Pawar. Leaders and citizens across the state have expressed shock and grief, honouring Pawar’s decades-long contributions to Maharashtra politics and governance.

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  Mumbai Mayor: BMC mayoral race intensifies as six BJP women councillors emerge front-runners

  Maharashtra | January 23, 2026 9:49 IST

  Mumbai Mayor Race: Six women councillors from the BJP have emerged as the leading contenders for the Mumbai Mayor's post. The final call is likely after CM Fadnavis returns from Davos. The mayoral race is shaping up as a key political development in Mumbai’s civic landscape.

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  Ladki Bahin Yojana: Maharashtra government grants major extension for e-KYC process | Details

  Maharashtra | January 21, 2026 7:10 IST

  Ladki Bahin Yojana: Beneficiaries hit a wall with the initial e-KYC deadline of November 18, 2025, plagued by persistent issues like OTP delivery failures, portal server outages at ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in, and various glitches—especially tough for women in far-flung rural spots.

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  BMC polls: Race to register councillor factions intensifies as parties aim to prevent defections

  Maharashtra | January 20, 2026 19:50 IST

  The newly elected councillors of Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena will on Wednesday go to Konkan Bhavan for the registration of their faction. All 65 councillors of Shiv Sena (UBT) will go to the Konkan Commissioner’s office in Belapur, where the faction will be officially registered.

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  When will Mumbai get its mayor? Reservation lottery to be held on Thursday

  Maharashtra | January 19, 2026 16:14 IST

  The draw will determine which category the Mayor’s post of BMC will be reserved for, not just in Mumbai but across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra.

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  Pune victory signals acceptance of PM Modi's leadership, not rejection of Ajit Pawar: Fadnavis

  Maharashtra | January 17, 2026 23:38 IST

  Fadnavis was asked about the electoral implications for Ajit Pawar, who is affectionately referred to as ‘dada’ in Maharashtra. The BJP chief minister was quick to clarify that the outcome wasn’t about rejecting the leadership of Ajit Pawar but about the people’s acceptance of PM Modi's leadership.

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  Super 100 News: BJP proved to be the biggest winner in the municipal elections

  News | January 17, 2026 10:36 IST

  The BJP emerged as the biggest winner in the municipal elections. By achieving historic victories in 22 municipal bodies alone, it transformed Maharashtra's political landscape.

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  Haqiqat Kya Hai : After winning in Mumbai, Modi's army heads to Bengal.

  Hakikat Kya Hai | January 16, 2026 23:56 IST

  The Maharashtra results shocked Thackeray, surprised Rahul Gandhi, and worried Mamata Banerjee. For the first time in 28 years, Thackeray will not have a mayor in Mumbai. For the first time, the BJP will have a mayor in Mumbai.

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  Muqabla : How did Devendra Fadnavis become the king of Maharashtra?

  News | January 16, 2026 23:53 IST

  The saffron wave has once again swept through the Maharashtra municipal elections. In Maharashtra, which has 29 municipal corporations, it seems almost certain that the Mahayuti alliance will have its mayors in 24 of them.

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  Fadnavis hails BJP leaders after Maharashtra Election Results triumph, to celebrate in Nagpur

  Maharashtra | January 16, 2026 17:01 IST

  Maharashtra Municipal Election Results 2026: The Bharatiya Janata Party-Shiv Sena alliance has managed to extend its lead in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections as reported early trends show the BJP emerging as the single largest party with leads in 98 seats.

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  Maharashtra civic polls 2026: Complete list of winners of Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation

  Maharashtra | January 22, 2026 21:06 IST

  Ulhasnagar, one of the major municipal corporations, also went to the polls on Thursday. The MC has 78 seats in total.

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  Maharashtra civic polls 2026: Complete list of winners of Thane Municipal Corporation

  Maharashtra | January 21, 2026 18:54 IST

  Thane winner list: Voting was conducted on January 15 across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, with over 39,000 polling stations set up statewide for a total of 2,869 seats.

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  Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation Result: BJP emerges as largest party with 32 seats, Sena bags 25

  Maharashtra | January 22, 2026 21:10 IST

  The election in Ulhasnagar took place on January 15.

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  Thane Municipal Corporation Result: BJP-Shiv Sena alliance puts up strong show, wins in 103 Seats

  Maharashtra | January 16, 2026 23:03 IST

  The situation in Thane was fluid following the split within the Shiv Sena, which dramatically altered the local balance of power.

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  Kolhapur Municipal Corporation Election Results 2026: Congress secures top spot with 34 seats

  Maharashtra | January 17, 2026 10:26 IST

  Kolhapur Municipal Corporation Election Results 2026: KMC election outcomes show Congress claiming 34 of 81 wards, establishing the largest single-party bloc despite Mahayuti alliance's overall tally of 44 seats.