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Gadchiroli Police arrest Naxalite involved in multiple crimes

Gadchiroli, Sep 14 (UNI) Gadchiroli Police have arrested a Naxalite, identified as Shankar Bhima Mahaka (32), wanted in multiple serious crimes including murder, arson and IED blasts, a senior police official said.
According to the official, Mahaka, a resident of Parayanar village in Bhamragad, was an active member of the Bhamragad Dalam and carried a reward of Rs 2 lakh announced by the state government.
Mahaka was involved in burning 19 vehicles engaged in road construction between Dhorraj and Irpanar in January 2022, causing losses of nearly Rs 2 crore. He is also accused in the murder of a civilian in Pengunda village and is wanted in a case under investigation by the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
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Police bust alleged sex racket at Nalasopara spa; six women rescued, two held

14 Jul 2026 | 11:37 PM

Mumbai, July 14 (UNI) Police have busted an alleged flesh trade operating from a spa centre in Nalasopara West in neighbouring Palghar district, arrested two persons and rescued six women, an official said on Tuesday.

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Four killed, one critical after accident in ghat section

14 Jul 2026 | 11:10 PM

Nashik, July 14 (UNI) Four persons have died and one person is battling for survival in hospital in the aftermath of a terrifying accident on Tuesday evening in the Savala Ghat area of Nashik.

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Congress Backs MPSC Aspirants' Demand for Offline Exams, Warns of Statewide Agitation

14 Jul 2026 | 10:51 PM

Pune, July 14 (UNI) The State Congress has extended its support to students demanding that Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) examinations continue in the offline mode, alleging that the panel's sudden decision to shift to online examinations is unfair and detrimental to lakhs of aspirants.

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Satyaki Savarkar Makes Key Admissions During Cross-Examination in Rahul Gandhi Defamation Case

14 Jul 2026 | 10:48 PM

Pune, July 14 ( UNI): Significant developments emerged on Tuesday in the criminal defamation case filed against Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, as complainant Satyaki Savarkar made several admissions during his cross-examination before the Special MP/MLA Court in Pune.

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MHADA launches statewide plantation drive, aims to plant one lakh trees across Maha

14 Jul 2026 | 10:09 PM

Mumbai, July 14 (UNI) The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) on Tuesday launched a statewide tree plantation and conservation campaign, targeting the planting of one lakh trees across its regional boards in Maharashtra.

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