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Devotees worship at Trimbakeshwar Temple in Nashik on the occasion of Mahashivratri

15 Feb 2026 | 9:16 AM

Nashik, Feb 15 (UNI) The festival of Mahashivratri is being celebrated on a large scale in the country on Sunday.

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One dead, three injured after under-construction pillar of Mumbai Metro collapses

15 Feb 2026 | 2:21 AM

Mumbai, Feb 14 (UNI) One person died while three others were injured after a portion of a parapet wall from an under-construction Mumbai Metro elevated bridge collapsed onto an autorickshaw and a car on LBS Road in suburban area of Mulund on Saturday, officials said here.

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Fadnavis calls for cancer care innovations to reach all corners of the world

15 Feb 2026 | 1:17 AM

Nagpur, Feb 14 (UNI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday emphasized that cancer poses one of the greatest challenges to India’s healthcare system and called for innovations in cancer treatment to reach every corner of the world, noting that “humanity knows no borders.”
Speaking at the inauguration of the international conference “Oncology Beyond Borders” at the National Cancer Institute, Nagpur, Fadnavis highlighted the urgent need for early detection and timely treatment of cancer.

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Fadnavis used word ‘equivalent’ to ignite religious controversy in Maha: Atul Londhe

15 Feb 2026 | 12:44 AM

Nagpur, Feb 14 (UNI) Congress state chief spokesperson Atul Londhe today responded to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’ criticism of Congress state president Harshwardhan Sapkal alleging that Fadnavis has tried to take the historical context of the word “equivalent” in a different sense to try to spark religious controversy.

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Three arrested in Palava area, drugs valued at ₹ 2.15 crore seized

15 Feb 2026 | 12:26 AM

Mumbai, Feb 14 (UNI) Police in Dombivli have seized narcotic substances valued at Rs 2.15 crore and arrested three persons, including a Nigerian national, during a night patrol operation in the Palava locality of Maharashtra.

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OpenUK champions AI sovereignty through Open Source at India AI Impact Summit 2026

14 Feb 2026 | 10:58 PM

Mumbai, Feb 14 ( UNI) As India convenes over 60 ministers and heads of state for the Global AI Impact Summit in New Delhi (Feb 16–20), OpenUK, the UK’s leading organisation for Open Technology, alongside its international sister initiative OpenHQ, has underscored the critical role of open source and AI openness in shaping the future of global AI governance.

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BMC targets major tax defaulters owing ₹1,500 crore, Seizure notices served to 48 entities

14 Feb 2026 | 10:33 PM

Mumbai, Feb 14 (UNI) The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has intensified its action against large property tax defaulters, issuing seizure notices to 48 major entities within a week over outstanding dues amounting to Rs 1,500 crore. On Saturday, the civic body released a fresh list naming the 20 biggest defaulters, which include prominent real estate developers, mills and other establishments that have collectively failed to clear substantial arrears.

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Special POCSO court orders temporary release of car belonging to dance teacher facing trial in minor harassment case

14 Feb 2026 | 10:28 PM

Thane, Feb 14 (UNI) A Special Court under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act in Thane has ordered the temporary return of a seized red Hyundai Verna car to dance teacher Dinesh Vivek Ghag, who is currently facing trial for allegedly following and gesturing to a 14-year-old girl. The order was passed on Saturday, after the court examined the plea filed by the accused seeking interim custody of the vehicle.

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No rift in Shiv Sena (Thackeray)–MNS alliance, says Sanjay Raut

14 Feb 2026 | 10:20 PM

Mumbai, Feb 14 (UNI) Senior leader of the Shiv Sena (Thackeray faction), Sanjay Raut, has asserted that the alliance between Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray remains strong and unshaken. He stated that no amount of speculation or behind-the-scenes discussions could create a rift between the two parties.

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Nashik to get 50 EV buses soon; tender issued for support services

14 Feb 2026 | 9:20 PM

Nashik, Feb 14 (UNI) Under the Central Government’s PM E-Bus Service Scheme, the Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) will receive 100 electric buses in two phases, with 50 buses set to arrive during the first phase soon. The civic body’s engineering department is preparing to sign an agreement with the concerned company for the rollout.

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CM flays Cong leader over Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj-Tipu Sultan comparison

14 Feb 2026 | 8:39 PM

Nagpur, Feb 14 (UNI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday strongly criticized state Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkale for comparing the legendary Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj with Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan.

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Maha: Minister Zirwal ‘not reachable’ after ACB raid

14 Feb 2026 | 6:51 PM

Mumbai, Feb 14 ( UNI) Maharashtra minister Narhari Zirwal has reportedly been “not reachable” since today morning, triggering intense speculation in political circles.

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Maha: Sunetra Pawar to become National President of NCP, says senior leader Mankar

14 Feb 2026 | 6:47 PM

Pune, Feb 14 (UNI) Senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP-AP) leader Deepak Mankar today asserted that Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar will assume the post of national president of the NCP following the demise of former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.

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Minister to meet Fadnavis and explain anti-corruption raid in office

14 Feb 2026 | 6:38 PM

Mumbai, Feb 14 (UNI) Maharashtra's Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Minister Narhari Zirwal whose office at the Maharashtra state secretariat (Mantralaya) was raided and sealed by the Anti-Corruption Department after his officials were caught accepting bribes, said on Saturday that he had nothing to do with the incident.

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Rs 1.02 cr MD drug consignment seized in Nagpur

14 Feb 2026 | 6:26 PM

Nagpur, Feb 14 (UNI) In a pre-Valentine’s Day crackdown on narcotics, the Crime Branch’s Anti-Narcotics Cell in Nagpur seized MD powder (methylenedioxymethamphetamine) valued at over Rs 1 crore and arrested one suspect within the jurisdiction of Ganeshpeth police station, officials said on Saturday.

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