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Maha: SIT formed to investigate custodial death of alleged accused in Badlapur sexual assault case

Mumbai, Apr 27 (UNI) Following the direction of the Bombay high court, the Maharashtra police has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate alleged encounter of Akshay Shinde, prime accused in Badlapur sexual assault case, officials confirmed here on Sunday.
A meeting in this connection was held on Saturday at the Mumbai Police Commissioner’s office, chaired by Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) Lakhmi Gautam.
The SIT will be led by Lakhmi Gautam and will include Additional CP of the Crime Branch Shashi Kumar Meena, DCP Dutta Nalawade and several Inspectors and Sub-Inspectors from the Crime Branch.
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Maha: BJP nominates Ritu Tawde as Mahayuti candidate for post of Mumbai Mayor

07 Feb 2026 | 7:27 PM

Mumbai, Feb 7 (UNI) The BJP today officially named its corporator Ritu Tawde as the Mahayuti alliance candidate for the post of Mumbai Mayor, while the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena nominated corporator Sanjay Ghadi for the post of Deputy Mayor.

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Maha: Rohit Pawar to reveal doubts about Ajit Pawar's air crash on Feb 10

07 Feb 2026 | 7:02 PM

Mumbai, Feb 7 (UNI) Sharad Pawar-led NCP leader Rohit Pawar today said that he will talk about doubts and suspicions regarding the tragic air crash which killed the late Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on February 10, and will also speak about Ajit Pawar's views on the merger of both NCPs on February 12.

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Maharashtra emerges as fast-growing State: Fadnavis

07 Feb 2026 | 6:42 PM

Nagpur, Feb 7 (UNI) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today claimed that Maharashtra is emerging as one of the fastest-growing states in the country, with the Vidarbha region witnessing particularly rapid development.

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Indo-US trade pact may harm Maharashtra farmers: Wadettiwar

07 Feb 2026 | 6:28 PM

Nagpur, Feb 7 (UNI) Senior Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar today warned that the proposed India–US trade agreement could severely impact farmers in Maharashtra, as it allows duty-free agricultural imports from the United States.

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Pre-Kumbh roadworks cause traffic chaos in Nashik

07 Feb 2026 | 6:11 PM

Nashik, Feb 7 (UNI) Due to ongoing road repairs in preparation for the upcoming Kumbh Mela, Nashik is facing significant traffic disruptions. Diversions, narrowed roads, and insufficient information are leading to daily traffic jams and an increase in instances of undisciplined driving.

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