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  Maharashtra Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti Polling: 67 pc voter turnout recorded

  Maharashtra | February 07, 2026 23:40 IST

  Maharashtra Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti Polling 2026: The polling was held from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm which were held across 12 districts in three divisions.

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

  Maharashtra | February 07, 2026 6:11 IST

  The last elections to the Sindhudurg Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samitis were held on February 21, 2017, as part of Maharashtra’s rural local body polls. Here's a revision of what happened in the last polls.

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  Satara Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti Elections: What happened in the last elections in 2017?

  Maharashtra | February 08, 2026 17:22 IST

  Satara Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti Elections: NCP dominated Satara's 2017 Zilla Parishad polls, clinching 39 of 64 seats and solidifying its rural dominance. BJP and Congress tied at 7 each, with others at 7, Shiv Sena at 2, independents at 2; BSP, CPI, CPI-M, and MNS drew blanks.

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  Pune Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti Elections: What happened in the last polls in 2017?

  Maharashtra | February 07, 2026 17:24 IST

  Pune Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti Elections: The NCP swept the 2017 Pune Zilla Parishad polls, capturing 44 of 75 seats and affirming its rural stronghold. Shiv Sena grabbed 13, with BJP and Congress tying at 7 each. Independents took 2, while BSP, CPI, CPI-M and MNS scored zero.

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

  Maharashtra | February 06, 2026 22:32 IST

  The Maharashtra State Election Commission will hold elections to 12 Zilla Parishads and 125 Panchayat Samitis on February 7, 2026. The polls will be held in districts where caste-based reservations do not cross the 50% cap. The counting of votes will be held on Monday, February 9.

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

  Maharashtra | February 06, 2026 18:44 IST

  Voting is underway today across 12 districts in Maharashtra for 731 Zilla Parishad seats and 1462 Panchayat Samitis. The previous elections to the Sangli Zilla Parishad were held in 2017. Here's what happened in those elections nine years ago;

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

  Maharashtra | February 06, 2026 21:29 IST

  Voting will be held across 12 districts in Maharashtra for 731 Zilla Parishad seats and 1462 Panchayat Samitis on Saturday. The previous elections to the Parbhani Zilla Parishad were held in February 2017. Here's what happened in those elections nine years ago;

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

  Maharashtra | February 07, 2026 13:34 IST

  Elections to the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samitis were held in February 2017 after the previous term ended. The BJP emerged as the single largest party. Here’s a look at seat share, vote share and party performance across the district.

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  Maharashtra Municipal Elections on February 7: List of civic bodies, full poll schedule and voters

  Maharashtra | February 06, 2026 14:22 IST

  Maharashtra Municipal Elections on February 7: As per the State Election Commission, polling will be held on 727 Zilla Parishad seats and 1,454 Panchayat Samiti seats. These seats are spread across 12 seats.

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  Man dies by suicide after Facebook live, jumps off building in Pune; four-page note found | VIDEO

  Maharashtra | February 06, 2026 13:05 IST

  A man in Pune's Bhosari locality ended his life by jumping off a building shortly after going live on Facebook. Rescuers attempted to negotiate with him but he leapt before they could intervene. A four-page suicide note recovered at the scene alleges police inaction in the case of his missing wife.

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

  Maharashtra | 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?

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

  Maharashtra | 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?

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

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

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

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

  Maharashtra | 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

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

  Maharashtra | 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.