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  Ajit Pawar plane crash: Initial probe flags low visibility, technical glitch behind Baramati tragedy

  Maharashtra | February 05, 2026 13:54 IST

  The preliminary report on the aircraft accident involving Ajit Pawar at Baramati Airport points to a landing attempt made in low visibility and a suspected technical malfunction. Investigators have begun retrieving black box data, which will determine the final cause of the incident.

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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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  BMC Election Results 2026: Complete list of ward and party-wise winners

  Maharashtra | January 19, 2026 14:11 IST

  BMC Election Results 2026: The polling was held on January 15 to elect corporators across all 227 wards. Scroll down to check the complete list of ward and party-wise winners.

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  Pune land scam: Stamp duty dept issues Rs 43 crore notice to Ajit Pawar's son Parth's firm

  Maharashtra | November 08, 2025 12:51 IST

  The controversy involves a 40-acre government-owned plot in Koregaon Park, Pune, reportedly sold for just Rs 300 crore, with stamp duty recorded at only ₹500 instead of ₹21 crore.

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  Thick smoke fills air as massive fire erupts at dyeing company in Maharashtra's Bhiwandi | VIDEO

  Maharashtra | November 07, 2025 12:37 IST

  A major blaze broke out at a dyeing company in Bhiwandi's Saravali MIDC industrial area. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.

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  Malloujula Venugopal Rao, top Naxal leader, surrenders along with 60 cadres in Gadchiroli

  India | October 14, 2025 13:03 IST

  In September, Malloujula Venugopal Rao had issued a press release signalling his intention to lay down arms, and he subsequently gained the support of a substantial number of Maoist cadres from Chhattisgarh and other regions.

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  Maharashtra govt announces Rs 2,000 as Diwali gift: Who will benefit from it? Check here

  Maharashtra | September 26, 2025 14:04 IST

  The amount will soon be disbursed to beneficiaries through the commissioner of ICDS. The decision will bring festive cheer to thousands of anganwadi workers and helpers across the state, and make their Diwali celebrations brighter, Maharashtra Women and Child Development Minister said.

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  Maharashtra shocker: Man kills father after fight over THIS issue in Latur, arrested

  Maharashtra | September 18, 2025 9:27 IST

  As per the police, the incident occurred in Hinpallner village following which the accused was arrested. The victim's family used to survive by selling vegetables and working as daily wage labourers.

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

  Maharashtra | 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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  Mumbai reels under heavy rains; six dead, hundreds displaced across several districts in Maharashtra

  Maharashtra | August 19, 2025 16:03 IST

  Schools and colleges were also shut in view of the 'red alert' warning issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), which forecast extremely heavy showers at isolated places in Mumbai and neighbouring districts on Tuesday.

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  BMC shuts 51 kabutarkhanas after Bombay HC order, over 100 fined in Dadar

  Maharashtra | August 04, 2025 17:52 IST

  More than 100 people have been fined Rs 500 each for feeding pigeons at Dadar Kabutarkhana. Medical professionals back the move, pointing to respiratory illnesses like histoplasmosis, allergic alveolitis, and psittacosis, caused by inhaling particles from dried pigeon droppings.

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  Manoj Jarange warns of fresh hunger strike on Aug 29, accuses govt of betraying Maratha community

  Maharashtra | July 29, 2025 12:47 IST

  The activist has undertaken multiple hunger strikes demanding the recognition of all Marathas as Kunbis — an agrarian caste listed under the Other Backward Classes category and reservation for the politically dominant community in government jobs and education.

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  Video: Jilted lover holds minor girl at knifepoint in Satara, brave cop saves her in dramatic rescue

  Maharashtra | July 22, 2025 18:11 IST

  The incident, which occurred in public view and was captured on camera, took place in Satara when the girl was returning home from school on Monday. According to reports, the accused had been harassing the girl earlier as well.

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  Raj Thackeray warns of shutting down schools if Hindi is imposed: 'We will not hesitate...'

  Maharashtra | July 18, 2025 23:57 IST

  The MNS chief asked the people of Maharashtra to stay alert and foil any plan of the government to impose Hindi. The BJP-led government recently withdrew two orders making Hindi mandatory in primary schools following strong opposition.

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  21-year-old student dies by suicide at Mumbai's college, police begin probe

  Maharashtra | June 19, 2025 17:09 IST

  The exact circumstances surrounding her death are yet to be ascertained. Meanwhile, the Vile Parle police have registered an Accidental Death Report (ADR) and have launched a thorough investigation.

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  Over 2200 Maharashtra govt employees found availing Ladki Bahin Yojana as scrutiny intensifies

  Maharashtra | May 31, 2025 21:06 IST

  Over 2,200 ineligible government employees have been removed from Maharashtra's Ladki Bahin Yojana, with the state government pledging continued verification to ensure only eligible women receive benefits.

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  BJP releases list of candidates for Maharashtra legislative council bye-elections

  Maharashtra | March 16, 2025 10:22 IST

  The Election Commission has revealed the schedule for the bye-election to fill five vacant seats in the Maharashtra Legislative Council, which have occurred due to the election of incumbent members to the State Legislative Assembly.

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  Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde’s bag checked by EC in Palghar amid bag-check controversy | VIDEO

  Maharashtra | November 13, 2024 19:20 IST

  Following a recent incident involving Uddhav Thackeray’s bag check, Election Commission (EC) officials have now inspected Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s bag in Palghar, sparking further discussions about EC protocols.

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  Uddhav Sena expels five rebel leaders for not withdrawing nominations

  Maharashtra | November 05, 2024 16:01 IST

  The polling for the 288-seat Maharashtra Assembly will take place on November 20. The counting of votes and the declaration of results will be on November 23.

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  Maharashtra election: Sameer Bhujbal quits as Mumbai NCP chief, files nomination as independent

  Maharashtra | October 24, 2024 18:31 IST

  The development has come as a big blow to Ajit Pawar-led NCP ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in Maharashtra. Sameer Bhujbal is the nephew of OBC leader Chhagan Bhujbal from the Ajit Pawar faction of NCP.