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Kidnapping accused found dead in Nagpur police custody

22 Jan 2026 | 7:57 PM

Nagpur, Jan 22 (UNI) A youth arrested for allegedly kidnapping a minor girl was found dead while in police custody in Nagpur, officials said on Thursday.

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Fire breaks out at foam manufacturing godown in Palghar, No casualties reported

22 Jan 2026 | 7:46 PM

Palghar, Jan 22 (UNI) A fire broke out on Thursday morning at the godown of a foam products manufacturing company in Palghar district, causing concern in the area but resulted in no casualties, officials said.

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BJP, AIMIM, Congress candidates get elected unopposed in Achalpur Council committees

22 Jan 2026 | 7:34 PM

Amravati, Jan 22 (UNI) The BJP, the Asaduddin Owaisi-led AIMIM and Congress have formed an alliance in the Achalpur Municipal Council in Maharashtra's Amravati district, a report has claimed.

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Blue Dart Expands Inclusive Workforce, Hiring Persons with Disabilities (PwDs)

22 Jan 2026 | 7:31 PM

Mumbai, Jan 22 (UNI) Blue Dart, South Asia's premier express air and integrated transportation & distribution company, on Thursday announced a significant milestone in its inclusion journey with the onboarding of over 200 Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) across core operational and support functions.

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“We do not demand much, we only need basic facilities to study properly”: Class 6 student from Beed writes to Ajit Pawar

22 Jan 2026 | 7:07 PM

Beed, Jan 22 (UNI) A handwritten letter by a Class 6 student from a Zilla Parishad school in Beed district has drawn attention to the lack of basic facilities in government schools, prompting the local administration to order an inquiry into the matter.

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OPPO India elevates travel photography with the all-new Reno15 Series featuring AI Portrait Camera

22 Jan 2026 | 6:59 PM

Pune, Jan 22 (UNI) OPPO India on Thursday launched its premium Reno15 Series, featuring three variants—Reno15 Pro, Reno15 Pro Mini, and Reno15.

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Physical Verification to Resolve e-KYC Issues in 'Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana"

22 Jan 2026 | 6:50 PM

Mumbai, Jan 22 (UNI) The Maharashtra government's flagship 'Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana', aimed at financially empowering women and improving their nutrition, has received a boost with the introduction of physical verification to address e-KYC related issues.

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UK-based doctor seeks quashing of FIR, Look Out Circular, Bombay High Court issues notice to Mumbai Police

22 Jan 2026 | 6:34 PM

Mumbai, Jan 22 (UNI) The Bombay High Court on Thursday issued a notice to the Mumbai Police on a petition filed by UK-based doctor and YouTuber Sangram Patil, who has sought the quashing of an FIR registered against him over an alleged objectionable social media post targetting BJP leaders.

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Two women corporators seen as strong contenders for top post

22 Jan 2026 | 6:14 PM

Malegaon, Jan 22 (UNI) Post-election political activity has intensified in Malegaon following the municipal corporation polls, with the contest for the mayor’s post gaining momentum after the position was reserved for the General Woman category. The development has brought two prominent names to the forefront and sharpened alliance negotiations in the city.

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Mumbai will have woman mayor capable of steering the city with confidence and competence

22 Jan 2026 | 6:00 PM

Mumbai Jan 22 (UNI) BJP Mumbai President Amit Satam on Thursday said that the city would soon be led by a woman mayor capable of steering the civic body with confidence and competence.

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Women to head 15 municipal corporations across Maharashtra , Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur among nine cities reserved for General Woman category

22 Jan 2026 | 5:13 PM

Mumbai, Jan 22 (UNI) Maharashtra on Thursday finalised the reservation for the mayor’s post in all 29 municipal corporations through a state-level draw of lots held at Mantralaya, marking a significant shift in urban local body politics with a strong emphasis on women’s leadership.

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Mumbai Mayor’s post reserved for ‘General Woman’ category

22 Jan 2026 | 3:01 PM

Mumbai, Jan 22 (UNI) The race for the Mayor’s post in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has entered its decisive phase after the Maharashtra government’s Urban Development Department announced on Thursday that the post has been reserved for the ‘General Woman’ category for the upcoming term.

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Mumbai Corporation to have general category woman Mayor

22 Jan 2026 | 2:18 PM

Mumbai Jan 22 (UNI) Mumbai is poised to have a woman mayor, as per the government's reservation lottery for mayoral posts held on Thursday.

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