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Tension in Ch. Sambhajinagar as civic body bulldozes properties linked to AIMIM corporator

13 May 2026 | 2:26 PM

Ch. Sambhajinagar, May 13 (UNI): Tension prevailed in the Naregaon area of Ch. Sambhajinagar on Wednesday morning after the Ch. Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation carried out a bulldozer action against three allegedly illegal properties linked to AIMIM corporator Mateen Patel, who has recently come under scrutiny over allegations of providing shelter to Nida Khan in the alleged Nasik religious conversion case.

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Maharashtra ATS launches statewide crackdown on Pakistan-based gangster network

13 May 2026 | 1:23 PM

Mumbai, May 13 (UNI) The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) carried out a major statewide operation on Wednesday, launching coordinated raids across multiple cities targeting individuals allegedly linked to Pakistan-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti and the Dogar gang.

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Hansraj Ahir gives up security escort following Modi’s appeal

13 May 2026 | 8:53 AM

Chandrapur, May 13 (UNI) Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for fuel conservation amid disruptions in crude oil supply caused by the ongoing Iran-US-Israel conflict, former union Minister of State for Home Affairs Hansraj Ahir announced that he would discontinue the use of the police escort vehicle attached to his security convoy.

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Two persons drown on Hiralge-Kovad dam in Ajara tehsil

13 May 2026 | 12:48 AM

Kolhapur, May 12 (UNI) Two persons, including an uncle and his nephew, were drowned in the Hiralge-Kovad dam in Ajara tehsil, police said today.

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Arrest NTA chief Abhishek Singh for NEET paper leak, demands Maha Congress

12 May 2026 | 11:37 PM

Mumbai, May 12 (UNI) Maharashtra State Congress Committee President Harshwardhan Sapkal demanded that National Testing Agency (NTA) Director General Abhishek Singh must be immediately dismissed and arrested for the leakage of the question paper of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). .

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Prime Minister Modi should first cancel his foreign tours: Hindu Mahasabha

12 May 2026 | 11:27 PM

Kolhapur, May 12 (UNI) Following the austerity plea by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Akhil Bharatiya Hindu Mahasabha (ABHM) in a sarcastic reaction, said that Mr Modi should first cancel his foreign tours, his ministers should reduce the number of vehicles in their convoy and then give advice to the people. .

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Speaker Scraps Japan Tour as BJP Mumbai Chief Amit Satam Draws Fire Over 25-Car Convoy

12 May 2026 | 11:24 PM

Mumbai, May 12 ( UNI) In a significant move to uphold fiscal responsibility, Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar has officially cancelled a scheduled diplomatic visit to Japan. A group of 12 MLAs was slated to visit two Japanese prefectures following an official invitation from local governors.

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Raj Thackeray writes to PM Modi, slams 'austerity' plea; 'Why should citizens pay for your mistakes?'

12 May 2026 | 10:58 PM

Mumbai, May 12 (UNI) In a scathing letter addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray has "held up a mirror" to the central government, questioning the moral authority of the Prime Minister to ask citizens for "austerity" while the ruling party indulges in grand displays of wealth.

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Silver Oak surprise: Sunil Tatkare meets Sharad Pawar, sparking political tremors

12 May 2026 | 10:49 PM

Mumbai, May 12 (UNI) In a significant political development, Sunil Tatkare, the State President of the NCP (Ajit Pawar faction), met Sharad Pawar at his Mumbai residence, 'Silver Oak'.

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Routematic rolls out "COCO Rides" shuttle services to ease Hinjawadi daily commute;

12 May 2026 | 10:36 PM

Pune, May 12 ( UNI) In a bid to address growing commuting challenges in Pune's Hinjawadi IT hub, AI enabled corporate mobility leader Routematic today launched 'COCO Rides', a first of-its-kind app-based employee shuttle service, in partnership with the Hinjawadi Industries Association (HIA), with support from the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) and the Regional Transport Office (RTO).

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Sharad Pawar demands all-party meeting over Middle East crisis

12 May 2026 | 10:24 PM

Mumbai, May 12 (UNI Amid the escalating situation in the Middle East and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for austerity, Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar faction) chief Sharad Pawar has urged the Centre to convene an all-party meeting to discuss the emerging challenges facing the country.

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BJP accuses Congress of ‘Mughal mentality’ over Shivaji Maharaj comparison

12 May 2026 | 10:21 PM

Mumbai, May 12 (UNI) The Maharashtra unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday launched a sharp political attack on the Congress party, accusing it of insulting Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj by allegedly comparing him with Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.

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Elderly woman burnt to death in cylinder blast in Buldhana

12 May 2026 | 9:30 PM

Buldhana, May 12 (UNI) An 85-year-old woman was burnt to death after a major fire broke out in a house and triggered a cooking gas cylinder explosion in Malkapur city of Maharashtra’s Buldhana district on Tuesday, police said.

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Maharashtra CM Congratulates Sarma on Second Consecutive Term

12 May 2026 | 9:18 PM

Mumbai, May 12 (UNI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday attended the oath-taking ceremony of Himanta Biswa Sarma, who was sworn in for a second consecutive term as Chief Minister of Assam, and extended congratulations to him.

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Mumbai BJP chief Ameet Satam criticised for allegedly leading 25-car convoy

12 May 2026 | 9:10 PM

Mumbai, May 12 (UNI) Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's austerity appeal, it is learnt that the Maharashtra government has begun to implement an expenditure control policy after taking into account the condition of the state's exchequer, which is facing revenue pressure, since funds are required for developmental projects.
Instructions have also been issued to all Maharashtra state government departments to instill discipline regarding government meetings, official tours and travel expenses.

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