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Maha: Unseasonal rains destroy 27,000 hectares of agricultural crops

20 May 2025 | 12:26 AM

Nashik, May 19 (UNI) Unseasonal rains over the past ten days have damaged agricultural crops over 27,000 hectares in Maharashtra, with several districts affected. Amravati has faced the worst damage, with 13,000 hectares of agricultural crops damaged.

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Infosys Foundation Announces the Fourth Edition of the Aarohan Social Innovation Awards

20 May 2025 | 12:22 AM

Pune May 19 ( UNI) Infosys Foundation, the philanthropic and CSR arm of Infosys, announced the launch of the fourth edition of its Aarohan Social Innovation Awards.

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Maha: MNS leader Amit Thackeray writes letter to PM Modi over India-Pakistan ceasefire

20 May 2025 | 12:20 AM

Mumbai, May 19 (UNI) Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray's son, Amit Thackeray, has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing his displeasure over the Tiranga Yatras and celebrations taking place across the country after the India-Pakistan ceasefire.

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Chavan slams Centre over mismanagement of all-party-delegations post Operation Sindoor

19 May 2025 | 11:46 PM

Mumbai, May 19 (UNI) Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Prithviraj Chavan on Monday took strong exception to the Centre’s management of the all-party delegations being sent abroad following Operation Sindoor, terming the ensuing controversy as "regrettable" and "avoidable".

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Maha: BJP leader Haji Arfat injured in road accident

19 May 2025 | 10:29 PM

Mumbai, May 19 (UNI) BJP leader and former chairman of state Minority Commission Haji Arfat Shaikh was injured in a road accident after his car collided with another car due to brake failure in Kalamboli area of Sion-Panvel Highway on Monday.

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Mumbai’s streets not dumping grounds for abandoned vehicles: HC

Mumbai’s streets not dumping grounds for abandoned vehicles: HC

19 May 2025 | 10:04 PM

Mumbai, May 19 (UNI) The Bombay High Court has firmly stated that public roads and spaces in Mumbai cannot be treated as dumping grounds for abandoned or confiscated vehicles, directing police stations across the city to rigorously implement the Traffic department’s protocols for the removal and disposal of such vehicles as per an order which was made available on Monday.

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Maha: Shiv Sena (Shinde), BJP hold different Tiranga rallies in Palghar

19 May 2025 | 9:47 PM

Palghar, May 19 (UNI) The Shiv Sena (Shinde), the part of ruling Mahayuti, took out a Tiranga rallies here on Monday, two days after its partner the Bharatiya Janata Party took out a similar rally in the town.

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Maha: DyCM Shinde criticises Rahul Gandhi

Maha: DyCM Shinde criticises Rahul Gandhi

19 May 2025 | 9:07 PM

Mumbai, May 19 (UNI) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday criticised senior Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for questioning the central government over its decision to alert Pakistan ahead of Operation Sindoor.

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Maha: DyCM Pawar visits Parli Vaijnath Jyotirlinga temple, reviews development works

19 May 2025 | 8:06 PM

Beed, May 19 (UNI) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and District Guardian Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday visited the temple of Lord Vaijnath in Parli town of the district, one of 12 'Jyotirlingas' in the country, and offered his prayers.

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Maha: Minor fire in Vidhan Bhavan due to short-circuit, no injury

Maha: Minor fire in Vidhan Bhavan due to short-circuit, no injury

19 May 2025 | 7:20 PM

Mumbai, May 19 (UNI) A minor fire broke out near the security gate and checking room at the Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan on Monday afternoon due to a short-circuit, officials said here.

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Maha: Three die, several injured in violent clash between 2 families in Mumbai

19 May 2025 | 6:52 PM

Mumbai, May 19 (UNI) A long-standing feud between two families in Dahisar area of Mumbai suburb allegedly turned deadly, leaving three people dead and at least four others injured, police said on Monday.

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Maha: Fake Air Force jawan arrested in Pune

19 May 2025 | 6:35 PM

Pune, May 19 (UNI) A man who was allegedly cheating people by posing as an Indian Air Force jawan, has been arrested by the city police.

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Submit proposal on state's health policy: Maha Minister

19 May 2025 | 5:53 PM

Mumbai, May 19 (UNI) Health Minister Prakash Abitkar on Monday asked officials to submit a proposal on the state's health policy immediately in order to make the Public Health Department more dynamic, people-oriented and transparent.

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Maha: Oppn leader Wadettiwar criticises officials over protocol lapse during CJI Gavai’s Mumbai visit

Maha: Oppn leader Wadettiwar criticises officials over protocol lapse during CJI Gavai’s Mumbai visit

19 May 2025 | 5:45 PM

Mumbai, May 19 (UNI) Senior Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Maharashtra Assembly, Vijay Wadettiwar, on Monday sharply criticised top state officials for what he described as a serious breach of protocol during Chief Justice of India Bhushan Gavai’s maiden visit to Mumbai after his elevation as the country’s highest judicial authority.

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SC for status quo on alleged unauthorized constructions at Maha Dargah

SC for status quo on alleged unauthorized constructions at Maha Dargah

19 May 2025 | 3:01 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday directed that status quo be maintained on the allegedly unauthorized constructions at the Bale Shah Peer Dargah in Uttan, Maharashtra.

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