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  'Was Ajit Pawar's plane pilot a suicide bomber?' NCP leader makes shocking remarks

  Maharashtra | February 23, 2026 23:50 IST

  NCP MLC Amol Mitkari from the Ajit Pawar faction stirred controversy with a startling remark in Akola, where he questioned whether the pilot of Ajit Pawar's aircraft was a "suicide bomber."

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  'VIPs' lives at risk': Rohit Pawar demands probe into Ajit Pawar's plane crash

  Maharashtra | February 22, 2026 8:13 IST

  Rohit Pawar, nephew of the late Ajit Pawar, has demanded a thorough investigation into the January 28 plane crash that killed his uncle, warning that VSR airline may pose risks to VIP passengers.

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  Maharashtra HSC paper leak row: Class 12 Chemistry paper circulated on WhatsApp

  Education | February 21, 2026 13:25 IST

  Maharashtra HSC paper leak row: As per reports, the Maharashtra Board HSC Chemistry paper was circulated on social media application - WhatsApp, an hour before the exam. The Maharashtra Board HSC, Class 12 Chemistry exam was held on February 18.

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  Pune: Six injured in stampede-like situation at Shivneri Fort during Shiv Jayanti event

  Maharashtra | February 19, 2026 8:43 IST

  The injured were immediately rushed to the government hospital in Junnar, where they are currently undergoing treatment. Fortunately, no fatalities have been reported.

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  Six killed as bus rams into auto on Varud-Ashti road in Maharashtra's Amravati

  Maharashtra | February 18, 2026 16:30 IST

  Six people, including a Class 10 student, were killed after a Shivai bus collided with an auto on the Varud-Ashti road in Amravati. Four others were critically injured and are undergoing treatment.

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  Maharashtra scraps 5% Muslim reservation decision; why did the government withdraw 2014 quota move?

  Maharashtra | February 18, 2026 10:36 IST

  The Maharashtra government has cancelled the 2014 decision that granted 5% reservation to socially and educationally backward Muslims. The move was taken because the ordinance was stayed by the Bombay High Court.

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  Maharashtra CM stays minority tag certificates issued to 75 institutes after Ajit Pawar's death

  Education | February 17, 2026 16:14 IST

  According to government records, 75 institutions were granted minority status between January 28 and February 2. The first certificate was issued at 3:09 pm on the day of the accident.

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  Mumbai water metro to launch from December: Check routes, travel time and expected fares

  Maharashtra | February 17, 2026 14:01 IST

  The state government has identified six to eight routes across the MMR for the water transport network, with two routes likely to be launched in the first phase.

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  India seize three US-sanctioned oil tankers linked to Iran near Mumbai

  India | February 17, 2026 14:50 IST

  Three foreign vessels carrying large quantities of oil and oil-based cargo were intercepted and seized. Officials said the ships were allegedly sourcing cheap oil from conflict-affected countries like Russia and Iran.

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  Mumbai traffic advisory for Feb 17: Heavy vehicles banned on WEH; check routes to avoid

  Maharashtra | February 17, 2026 7:18 IST

  Mumbai traffic advisory: The restriction will remain in place from 8 AM to 9 PM on both sides of the highway, covering the stretch between Vakola Flyover and Dahisar Toll Naka. Trucks, trailers, and other heavy vehicles must avoid this route during these hours.

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  Sunetra Pawar set to be elected NCP National President on February 26

  Maharashtra | February 16, 2026 22:38 IST

  Sunetra Pawar took oath as the state's first woman deputy CM, 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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  Minority status certificates issued in bulk during state mourning after Ajit Pawar's death, probe on

  Maharashtra | February 16, 2026 20:43 IST

  A political controversy has flared up in Maharashtra after 75 educational institutions were granted minority status in the days immediately following Ajit Pawar's death. The state government has ordered a high-level probe to verify whether signatures were genuine or tampered with.

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  Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj-Tipu Sultan comparison row: BJP, Cong workers clash in Pune; 9 injured

  Maharashtra | February 15, 2026 23:56 IST

  Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal had on Saturday equated Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj with Tipu Sultan. In protest to this, the BJP organised a protest in Pune on Sunday during which the clash erupted.

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  Shivaji-Tipu comparison row: Rs 10 lakh bounty announced to cut Maharashtra Congress Chief's tongue

  Maharashtra | February 15, 2026 14:15 IST

  The controversy began after Sapkal commented on a separate dispute over the installation of Tipu Sultan’s photograph at the Malegaon Municipal Corporation.

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  Shiv Sena UBT's Syed Iqbal elected Parbhani Mayor; BJP slams Uddhav Thackeray on his candidature

  Maharashtra | February 12, 2026 16:04 IST

  Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Iqbal Syed had defeated the BJP's Tirumala Khilare by 13 votes in the Parbhani Municipal Corporation Election. Elections to 29 municipal corporations in the state were held on January 15, and the results were declared the next day.

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  Mumbai launches India's first melody road as 'Jai Ho' plays on coastal stretch; commuters delighted

  Maharashtra | February 11, 2026 19:03 IST

  People travelling on the Mumbai Coastal Road corridor will now hear the iconic Bollywood song "Jai Ho" when driving over specially installed grooves at a designated speed, making it India’s first 'musical' or 'melody' road.

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  BJP's Ritu Tawde named BMC mayor, Sanjay Ghadi elected Deputy mayor of BMC

  Maharashtra | February 11, 2026 12:37 IST

  Ritu Tawde is the new BMC mayor, while Shiv Sena's Sanjay Ghadigaonkar is the Deputy Mayor.

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  Chandrapur Mayor Election: Uddhav-led Sena backs BJP, Congress cries betrayal and horse-trading

  Maharashtra | February 10, 2026 19:54 IST

  The BJP-UBT alliance in the Chandrapur mayor election has triggered sharp reactions within the Maha Vikas Aghadi. UBT leader Sunil Prabhu said party leaders would question local functionaries over the decision, while Congress’s Nana Patole called the move wrong and unjustified.

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  Maharashtra Cabinet pays tribute to Ajit Pawar in first meeting, fulfils his three key wishes

  Maharashtra | February 10, 2026 16:20 IST

  Maharashtra Cabinet pays tribute to Ajit Pawar by approving three key proposals he had championed. The decisions include converting Ratnapur into an industrial hub, funding for Baramati Sports Complex and sanctioning new Additional Collector posts.

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  BJP has emerged as largest party in urban and rural Maharashtra after local body elections: Fadnavis

  Maharashtra | February 09, 2026 18:37 IST

  In Kolhapur and Latur, where all three parties contested together, the Mahayuti alliance emerged victorious. The BJP has broken its own 2017 record this time. In 2017, the BJP won 284 seats, while this time it has already secured 410 seats.