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Maha: Fire breaks out at Jindal factory in Nashik

22 May 2025 | 8:27 PM

Nashik, May 22 (UNI) A fire broke out at the Jindal Polyfilm factory located on the Nashik-Mumbai Highway here and it continued to rage for second consecutive day on Thursday.

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Maha: Mumbai sees surge in COVID-19 cases; BMC intensifies monitoring amid emergence of JN.1 variant

Maha: Mumbai sees surge in COVID-19 cases; BMC intensifies monitoring amid emergence of JN.1 variant

22 May 2025 | 7:18 PM

Mumbai, May 22 (UNI) The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has intensified surveillance and monitoring of COVID-19 patients as Mumbai experiences a surge in cases, coinciding with the emergence of the JN.1 variant, an official said on Thursday.

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Maha: Man injured as tree falls on parked vehicles amid heavy rains in Mumbai

Maha: Man injured as tree falls on parked vehicles amid heavy rains in Mumbai

22 May 2025 | 7:14 PM

Mumbai, May 22 (UNI) A 43-year-old man sustained multiple injuries after a tree toppled onto several parked vehicles near Kinjal Tower on N M Joshi Marg area of Byculla in south-central Mumbai during heavy rain on Wednesday night, officials said here on Thursday.

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Maha: YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra allegedly spied for Pakistan

Maha: YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra allegedly spied for Pakistan

22 May 2025 | 7:05 PM

Mumbai, May 22 (UNI) National security agencies have uncovered evidence that social media influencer and YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, arrested on charges of allegedly spying for Pakistan, made multiple visits to Mumbai between July 2023 and September 2024, during which she allegedly recorded sensitive videos and photographs of strategic locations.

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Conditions likely to become favourable for Monsoon onset over Kerala

22 May 2025 | 6:26 PM

Pune, May 22(UNI) The conditions are likely to become favourable for Monsoon onset over Kerala during next 2-3 days.

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Maha: Landslide in Amboli Ghat section in Sindhudurg

Maha: Landslide in Amboli Ghat section in Sindhudurg

22 May 2025 | 6:12 PM

Kolhapur / Sindhudurg, May 22 (UNI) Heavy pre-monsoon showers lashing the Sindhudurg district over past few days triggered a landslide in Amboli Ghat section on Amboli-Goa road on Thursday.

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Mumbai: College principal arrested for molesting 17-yr-old student

Mumbai: College principal arrested for molesting 17-yr-old student

22 May 2025 | 11:35 AM

Mumbai, May 22 (UNI) A 37-year-old college principal has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting and molesting a 17-year-old girl student studying at the same college, police said here on Thursday.

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Maha: Legislative Council Chairman invites President for tercentenary birth anniversary celebration of Ahilyadevi Holkar

22 May 2025 | 3:16 AM

Mumbai / New Delhi, May 21 (UNI) Maharashtra Legislative Council Chairman Prof Ram Shinde on Wednesday extended invitation to President Droupadi Murmu for celebration of the tercentenary birth anniversary of Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar.

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Maha: CM launches 'Mahavistar AI' app

22 May 2025 | 2:40 AM

Mumbai, May 21 (UNI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday launched the 'Mahavistar AI' app -- the digital friend of farmers, here.

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Maha: Minister orders inquiry into lapse in etiquette during Chief Justice's visit to Mumbai

22 May 2025 | 2:12 AM

Mumbai, May 21 (UNI) Expressing regret over the lapse in etiquette matters during the visit of Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Bhushan Gavai to Mumbai, Maharashtra Minister for Protocol Jayakumar Rawal on Wednesday ordered a departmental inquiry to investigate the lapse in etiquette during the Chief Justice's visit and submit an objective report.

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All-party meet on Almatti Dam height to be held shortly: Maha minister

22 May 2025 | 1:57 AM

Mumbai, May 21 (UNI) Considering the issues raised by public representatives and action committees of Kolhapur and Sangli districts regarding increasing the height of Almatti Dam, an all-party meeting will be held in the next 15 days, informed Maharashtra Water Resources Minister (Godavari and Krishna Basin Development Corporation) Radhakrishna Vikhe-Patil on Wednesday.

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Maha: Higher & Technical Education Dept signs MoU with Chaitanya Trust-run Govardhan eco-village

22 May 2025 | 1:33 AM

Mumbai, May 21 (UNI) A memorandum of understanding was signed between Maharashtra State Teacher Development Institute, Pune and Shri Chaitanya Health and Care Trust-run Govardhan Eco Village (GEV), Palghar, in the presence of Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil on Wednesday.

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Farmers in crisis under Fadnavis’ rule; Congress holds tractor march in Amravati

22 May 2025 | 1:24 AM

Mumbai, May 21 (UNI) The Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) staged a massive tractor march and tri-colour rally in Amravati on Wednesday to protest the worsening farmer crisis under Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’ administration.

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Maha: Drone delivers 9.3 kg postal bag from Karjat to Matheran in 20 minutes

22 May 2025 | 1:11 AM

Mumbai, May 21 (UNI) In a landmark achievement for postal logistics, the Maharashtra Postal Circle has successfully transported a 9.35 kg postal bag via drone from Karjat to Matheran, showcasing the transformative potential of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in enhancing mail delivery across remote and challenging terrains, official said here on Wednesday.

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National entrance exam for 'Manobal' project on June 3

22 May 2025 | 1:09 AM

Pune May 21 (UNI) The national entrance exam organised by Deepstambh Foundation to provide opportunities for higher education and competitive exam training to differently-abled, orphaned, and underprivileged individuals under the Manobal Project will be held on June 3, informed Deepstambh Foundation’s founder, Yajurvendra Mahajan.

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