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Meerut man suspected of Al-Qaeda links; ATS launches manhunt

22 Jan 2026 | 12:20 AM

Meerut, Jan 21 (UNI) A man from Meerut, identified as Mohammad Ujaid Qureshi, has come under the scanner of the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and Jammu & Kashmir Police over alleged links to a terrorist network inspired by Al-Qaeda.

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Two elderly persons die after mentally ill man attacks them with wooden log in Wardha

22 Jan 2026 | 12:18 AM

Wardha, Jan 21 (UNI) Two elderly individuals lost their lives after a mentally unstable man attacked them with a wooden log in Wardha district of Maharashtra on Wednesday, police officials said.

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Maha: Ten accused sentenced to life imprisonment in Kisanrao Hundiwale murder case in Akola

22 Jan 2026 | 12:08 AM

Akola, Jan 21 (UNI) Ten persons have been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Akola District and Sessions Court in connection with the murder of Gawli community leader Kisanrao Hundiwal, which took place in 2019 inside the office of the Charity Commissioner in Akola.

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Swedish Clean-Tech Innovator KonveGas to Tackle India’s Energy Storage Bottleneck

21 Jan 2026 | 11:07 PM

Mumbai, Jan 21 ( UNI) As India accelerates its transition toward a gas-based economy and green hydrogen leadership, Swedish clean-tech pioneer KonveGas has announced its strategic entry into the Indian market.

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Woman arrested for killing 18-month-old daughter in Latur

21 Jan 2026 | 10:31 PM

Latur, Jan 21 (UNI) A woman has been arrested for allegedly killing her 18-month-old daughter in an incident reported from the Shyam Nagar area of Latur, police said. The case is being investigated by the MIDC Police Station, Latur.

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SC likely to freeze Sena symbol, says Uddhav Lawyer, Case Set To Be Heard On Friday

21 Jan 2026 | 10:25 PM

Mumbai, Jan 21 (UNI) The Supreme Court postponed the hearing of the Shiv Sena symbol and party name case to Friday, January 23, which happens to be the birth anniversary of the late Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray.

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Maha: Shinde Sena stakes claim to Mumbai Mayor post but lottery could still give it to rival Uddhav Sena

21 Jan 2026 | 9:49 PM

Mumbai, Jan 21 (UNI) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde today staked claim to the post of Mayor of Mumbai even as his corporators who were holed up in Hotel Taj Land's End in Bandra West checked out after an official gazette notification was issued recognising them as an elected group.

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ARAI Symposium on International Automotive Technology (SIAT)–2026 in Pune

21 Jan 2026 | 9:37 PM

Pune, Jan 21 ( UNI) The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) will be organizing the 19th edition of its flagship biennial event, Symposium on International Automotive Technology (SIAT) 2026, from January 27th to 30th at Pune International Exhibition and Convention Centre (PIECC). .

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Funds withheld for 24 lakh beneficiaries under Ladki Bahin scheme

21 Jan 2026 | 9:26 PM

Mumbai, Jan 21 (UNI) Around 24 lakh beneficiaries under the Maharashtra government’s Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana have not received the monthly financial assistance of 1500, after payments were halted due to errors during the mandatory e-KYC verification process, officials said on Wednesday.

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Maha social campaign: Stop giving cash to beggars, give food and water instead

21 Jan 2026 | 9:17 PM

Mumbai, Jan 21 (UNI) A social awareness campaign has been launched across Maharashtra urging citizens to stop giving cash to beggars and instead provide food and drinking water, in an effort to curb organised begging and related social problems. The initiative, which gained visibility on January 21, calls on people to refrain from offering money to beggars, irrespective of age, gender or physical condition.

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‘Baap toh baap hota hai’ poster outside Matoshree stirs Mumbai politics

21 Jan 2026 | 8:57 PM

Mumbai, Jan 21 (UNI) A poster put up outside Matoshree, the residence of Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, has triggered fresh political debate in Mumbai, with its slogan “Baap toh baap hota hai” being widely interpreted as a pointed political message.

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Mayor's contest heats up in Kalyan–Dombivli Municipal Corporation

21 Jan 2026 | 8:35 PM

Mumbai, Jan 21 (UNI) Political temperatures have risen sharply in the Kalyan–Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) following the civic election results, with the contest for the Mayor's post emerging as a test of power-sharing, alliance management and future political direction within the ruling Mahayuti.

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Maha: Smoke, coal dust make life miserable for Chandrapur’s residents

21 Jan 2026 | 8:22 PM

Chandrapur, Jan 21 (UNI) Residents of the Tukum area in Chandrapur city are facing severe hardships due to persistent air pollution caused by emissions from the Chandrapur Super Thermal Power Station and nearby coal mining activities of Western Coalfields Limited, locals said today.

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With a spirit of global welfare and an inclusive attitude, India will become a world leader, says Avinash Dharmadhikari

21 Jan 2026 | 8:20 PM

Pune, Jan 21 (UNI) There is no narrow-mindedness in the thinking of Indians, but rather a feeling of global welfare. An inclusive mindset has been maintained, without discrimination between people. It is because of this India will become a friend to the world and a world leader, a firm belief expressed by Avinash Dharmadhikari, founder of Chanakya Mandal Pariwar and Ex IAS officer. .

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Chh. Sambhajinagar to hold Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections on Feb 5; Preventive orders issued

21 Jan 2026 | 7:50 PM

Ch. Sambhajinagar, Jan 21 (UNI) The election programme for the Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti general elections has been announced in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, and the election process has formally begun. Polling will be held on February 5, while counting of votes is scheduled for February 7.

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