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Loot Bride” Case Takes Dramatic Turn; Main Accused Woman Claims She Was Forced Into Crimes

07 May 2026 | 10:42 PM

Beed, May 7 (UNI) The sensational “loot bride” case in which a young woman allegedly married nine men and later robbed them has taken a fresh turn after the main accused claimed she was forced into the crimes under threats to lives of her family members.

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Shirdi Sai Sansthan announces free education support for children of farmer suicide victims

07 May 2026 | 10:29 PM

Shirdi, May 7 (UNI): In a significant welfare initiative, the Shirdi Sai Baba Sansthan has announced educational support for children from families affected by farmer suicides.

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Maharashtra World Thalassemia Day Programme on May 8

07 May 2026 | 10:21 PM

Ch. Sambhajinagar, May 7 (UNI) A state-level programme marking World Thalassemia Day and the conclusion of the “Ek Paul Thalassemia Muktikade” campaign week will be organised at the IMA Hall in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on May 8.

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Thalassemia cases in Maha cross 13,000, Mumbai reports highest number

07 May 2026 | 10:16 PM

Mumbai, May 7 (UNI) The number of thalassemia patients in Maharashtra has crossed 13,000, raising fresh concern within the state’s healthcare system, according to information released on the occasion of World Thalassemia Day.

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Uday Samant Announces Major Organisational Appointments and New MIDC Projects in Ahilyanagar

07 May 2026 | 10:13 PM

Ahilyanagar, May 7 (UNI) Maharashtra Industries Minister Uday Samant said that vacant posts in the Shiv Sena Shinde faction, from group heads to district chiefs, will soon be filled to strengthen the party organisation in Ahilyanagar district.

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Mumbai family death case: Suicide pact or murder? Rat poison found in watermelon samples

07 May 2026 | 10:07 PM

Mumbai, May 7 (UNI) The Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) has detected zinc phosphide, a chemical commonly used in rat poison, in the bodies of four members of a family from Mumbai's Pydhonie area as well as in watermelon samples recovered from their residence, shifting the investigation away from suspected food poisoning.

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HC dismiss appeal against Acquittal of 22 Police personal in Sohrabuddin fake encounter case

07 May 2026 | 8:35 PM

Mumbai, May 7 (UNI) The Bombay High Court on Thursday dismissed the appeals filed by the family members of the victims in the alleged "fake" encounter in 2005, of wanted criminal Sohrabuddin Sheikh, his wife Kausar Bi and associate Tulsiram Prajapati.

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Jay Pawar rules out RS move, says Sunetra will aim CM post in 2029

07 May 2026 | 8:32 PM

Mumbai, May 7 (UNI) Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar's younger son Jay Pawar on Thursday ruled out any move to follow his elder brother Parth Pawar to the Rajya Sabha, but stated that his mother would aim to become Maharashtra Chief Minister in 2029.

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Deputy CM Shinde's Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing

07 May 2026 | 7:43 PM

Mumbai, May 7 (UNI) A helicopter carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was forced to make an emergency landing at the Juhu Airport here on Thursday after encountering severe weather conditions during a flight to Murbad.

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Transperson dies by suicide at Nagpur hospital after train accident, leg amputation

07 May 2026 | 7:30 PM

Nagpur, May 7 (UNI): A 35-year-old transperson allegedly died by suicide at a government hospital in Maharashtra’s Nagpur city on Thursday, nearly a month after undergoing amputation of both legs following a train accident, police said.

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Mumbai Airport Halts Operations for Six-Hour Pre-Monsoon Runway Maintenance

07 May 2026 | 7:29 PM

Mumbai, May 7 (UNI) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), Mumbai, Thursday suspended all flight operations for six hours as part of its scheduled pre-monsoon maintenance programme.

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4 civic staff suspended in Chandrapur

07 May 2026 | 7:19 PM

Chandrapur, May 7 (UNI) Four employees of the Chandrapur Municipal Corporation in Maharashtra have been suspended over alleged lapses during Maharashtra Day celebrations held on May 1, officials said on Thursday.

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Police arrest father, maternal uncle for sexual oppression of 15 year-old girl

07 May 2026 | 6:46 PM

Kolhapur, May 7 (UNI) In a shocking incident, the father and maternal uncle of a 15-year-old girl have been arrested for sexually oppressing her for the past five years.
According to Shahupuri police, the father sexually assaulted and oppressed his daughter for the past five years. Later, her maternal uncle and his son also sexually oppressed her, with her father's active cooperation, during the five years' period.

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NCP (Sharad Pawar Faction) removes Pancham Kalani as Ulhasnagar district president

07 May 2026 | 6:33 PM

Thane, May 7 ( UNI) The long-standing political dominance of the Kalani family in Ulhasnagar has suffered a setback after the NCP faction led by Sharad Pawar removed former mayor Pancham Kalani from the post of district president. Pancham Kalani, daughter-in-law of senior leader Pappu Kalani, faced disciplinary action from the party leadership over allegations of disloyalty to the party.

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Shiv Sena (UBT) slams alleged ban on cutting fish in Mumbai markets

07 May 2026 | 5:54 PM

Mumbai, May 7 ( UNI) The Shiv Sena (UBT) has strongly criticised the state government over reports that fish vendors in Mumbai markets are being barred from cutting and selling fish at stalls, allegedly due to concerns over foul smell and hygiene.

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