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Eknath Shinde warns Ministers, MLAs over controversies

Mumbai, July 12 (UNI) Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has issued a stern warning to party MLAs and ministers, stating that indiscipline will no longer be tolerated as it is damaging the party's public image.
The warning specifically targets Minister Sanjay Shirsat and MLA Sanjay Gaikwad, both of whom have recently been embroiled in controversy.
A few days ago, MLA Sanjay Gaikwad allegedly assaulted a canteen employee at the Akashvani MLA residence over poor-quality food. Despite the public outrage, Gaikwad defended his actions, drawing criticism from Opposition leaders and the public alike.
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Show-cause notice issued to probe officer over missing suicide note in NEET aspirant's suicide case

06 Jun 2026 | 2:36 PM

Nagpur, June 6 (UNI) Nagpur Police have served a show-cause notice to an investigation officer attached to Ambazari Police Station for allegedly failing to include the suicide note of an 18-year-old NEET aspirant in the official case papers, a senior police official said on Saturday.

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Deepotsav at Lal Mahal Marks the Beginning of Shivrajyabhishek Celebrations

06 Jun 2026 | 12:11 AM

Shivrajyabhishek Day Ceremony Tomorrow in the Presence of Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar
Pune, June 5 (UNI) On the occasion of the historic Shivrajyabhishek (Coronation) Day of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, a grand Deepotsav (festival of lamps) was celebrated this evening at the historic Lal Mahal in Pune by the Akhil Bharatiya Shivmahotsav Committee.

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Empowering Maratha Youth: Maharashtra Govt Extends OBC-Category Educational Benefits to Maratha Students

05 Jun 2026 | 10:41 PM

Mumbai, June 5 (UNI) In a landmark move aimed at bolstering the socio-economic and educational status of the Maratha community, Maharashtra government on Friday announced a series of comprehensive policy reforms including extension of concessions so far restricted to OBC category.

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Maharashtra among poorest performers in sex ratio at birth despite economic progress: SRS

05 Jun 2026 | 10:36 PM

Nagpur, Jun 5 (UNI) Maharashtra, despite being one of the country’s leading economic hubs, remains among the worst-performing states in terms of sex ratio at birth, according to the latest Sample Registration System (SRS) Statistical Report.

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MIT-ADT University Organises Plantation Drive under ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ Campaign

05 Jun 2026 | 10:33 PM

Pune, June 5 (UNI) Marking World Environment Day, students and faculty of the MIT Art, Design and Technology (MIT-ADT) University planted more than 300 trees under the Government of India’s national campaign ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’.
The initiative was jointly organised by the University’s Office of Student Welfare and the Maharashtra Academy of Naval Education and Training (MANET).

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