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Saffron wave to sweep in 29 Municipal Corporation elections across Maha: BJP leader

Kolhapur, Sindhudurg, Jan 13 (UNI) Making yet another controversial statement, Maharashtra minister and BJP leader Nitesh Rane today claimed that a saffron wave will sweep across all 29 municipal corporations in the state and only those who chant 'Jai Shri Ram' will be elected as mayors.
He said that tomorrow is Makar Sankranti festival and many people go to their villages, but it is very important to stay here and vote."
"It is necessary to vote to protect Sanatan and Hindu religion... because if we have to respond to the 'vote jihad', then the Hindu community and nationalist community will have to come out to vote."
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Three arrested in Palava area, drugs valued at ₹ 2 15 crore seized

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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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