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Major setback for Shiv Sena (UBT) in Akola as key leaders join Shinde faction

Nagpur, Dec 13 (UNI) Shiv Sena (UBT) suffered a major political setback in Akola after the party’s city chief and group leader in the outgoing municipal corporation, Rajesh Mishra, along with four corporators, joined the Shiv Sena led by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
The induction took place in Nagpur at Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s official residence, Devgiri, in his presence.
Along with Rajesh Mishra, corporators Gajanan Chavan, Anita Mishra, and Pramila Geete formally joined the Shinde-led Shiv Sena. Several former corporators and Shiv Sena’s deputy district chief Tarun Bagre also entered the party.
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Security convoy vehicle of Akshay Kumar involved in road accident in Mumbai

20 Jan 2026 | 9:51 PM

Mumbai, Jan 20 (UNI) A vehicle from the security convoy of Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar was involved in a road accident in Mumbai on Tuesday, briefly causing confusion in the area but resulting in no major injuries or damage, according to officials.

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Opposition demands ballot paper voting for ZP and Panchayat Samiti polls

20 Jan 2026 | 9:48 PM

Mumbai, Jan 20 (UNI) A fresh political debate has emerged in Maharashtra over the method of conducting Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections, following Karnataka's decision to hold municipal body polls using ballot papers instead of electronic voting machines. The issue came into sharp focus on January 20, with opposition parties demanding a similar approach in Maharashtra.

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Two members of one family killed as car falls off bridge

20 Jan 2026 | 9:44 PM

Gadchiroli, Jan 20 (UNI) A tragic road accident in Gadchiroli district claimed the lives of two members of the same family and left three others critically injured after a car plunged off a bridge into a river near Bori on Tuesday plunging the entire area into mourning.

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Political friction marks Mahyuti meet on Zilla Parishad–Panchayat Samiti polls in Ch Sambhajinagar

20 Jan 2026 | 9:38 PM

Ch. Sambhajinagar, Jan 20 (UNI) Political tensions flared within the Mahyuti alliance in Ch. Sambhajinagar on Tuesday following a key meeting held to finalise strategy for the upcoming Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections, with Bharatiya Janata Party workers openly protesting the renewed alliance with the Shiv Sena.

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Dr Ketan Deshpande Appointed as Co-opted Member of MES Governing Council

20 Jan 2026 | 9:22 PM

Pune, Jan 20 (UNI): In recognition of his invaluable contributions to the educational and social sectors, Dr. Ketan Deshpande, Founder and Chairman of FUEL (Friends union for Energising Lives) Education Institution, has been appointed as a co-opted member of the Governing Council of the Maharashtra Education Society (MES).

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