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59 service disputes amicably settled in MAT Aurangabad Lok Adalat

14 Dec 2025 | 1:46 AM

Ch. Sambhajinagar, Dec 13 (UNI) A Lok Adalat organised at the Aurangabad Bench of the Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal on Saturday successfully settled 59 pending service-related cases through mutual compromise.

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CM Fanavis to perform bhoomi poojan of Mumbai's new Bird Park

14 Dec 2025 | 1:35 AM

Mumbai, Dec 13 (UNI) The groundbreaking ceremony (Bhoomi Poojan) of the Mumbai's proposed new exotic bird park at Mulund in suburban Mumbai will take place tomorrow, officials said today.

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South Mumbai faces safety & service crisis: MLA flags fire hazards From BEST’s Temporary Wiring, Seeks Permanent Solution

14 Dec 2025 | 1:11 AM

Nagpur, Dec 13 (UNI) Serious concerns over deteriorating electricity infrastructure and public inconvenience in South Mumbai were raised in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly today, with a legislator flagging safety hazards caused by temporary repairs and the closure of electricity bill payment centres operated by the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport undertaking.

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Thackeray brothers’ alliance likely in Pimpri-Chinchwad; formal announcement awaited

14 Dec 2025 | 12:52 AM

Pune, Dec 13 (UNI) An understanding has reportedly been reached between the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray faction) and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) in Pimpri-Chinchwad, indicating a possible alliance between Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray.

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Eknath Shinde hits out at Uddhav Thackeray over his 'earthworm' remarks

14 Dec 2025 | 12:46 AM

Nagpur, Dec 13 (UNI) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday hit out at Uddhav Thackeray following the latter's remark that “servants should keep in mind that an earthworm does not raise its hood.” .

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Major setback for Shiv Sena (UBT) in Akola as key leaders join Shinde faction

14 Dec 2025 | 12:40 AM

Nagpur, Dec 13 (UNI) Shiv Sena (UBT) suffered a major political setback in Akola after the party’s city chief and group leader in the outgoing municipal corporation, Rajesh Mishra, along with four corporators, joined the Shiv Sena led by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

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Maharashtra Speaker warns Chief Secretary of Privilege motion over delayed responses

13 Dec 2025 | 10:09 PM

Nagpur, Dec 13 (UNI) In a stern directive issued during the ongoing Winter Session of the state legislature, Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narvekar today warned that he would move a breach of privilege motion against the state’s Chief Secretary if responses to pending Calling Attention Motions were not submitted before the session concludes.

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Uday Samant slams Uddhav Thackeray over Deputy CM's post remarks

13 Dec 2025 | 9:58 PM

Nagpur, Dec 13 (UNI) Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) leader and Maharashtra Industry Minister Uday Samant today criticized rival Shiv Sena (UBT) president and former state chief minister Uddhav Thackeray over his remarks regarding the post of Deputy Chief Minister.

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Messi Mania hits Mumbai; Traffic Police imposes restriction

13 Dec 2025 | 9:41 PM

Mumbai Dec 13 (UNI) Argentina skipper and World Cup winner Lionel Messi is set to arrive in Mumbai on December 14, as part of preperations for hosting him, the Mumbai Police has announced traffic diversions as a huge crowd of football fans are expected at the event hosting the football great at the Wankhede Stadium.

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Congress blames 'Mahayuti' for law & order crisis

13 Dec 2025 | 9:32 PM

Nagpur, Dec 13 (UNI) Congress Legislative Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar today strongly criticized the ruling Mahayuti government, holding it responsible for the deteriorating law and order situation in the state, including the rising spread of drugs and increasing farmers' suicides.

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Gangster Anmol Bishnoi barred from custody for one year; All interrogations to be conducted inside Tihar

13 Dec 2025 | 9:17 PM

Mumbai, Dec 13 (UNI) Gangster Anmol Bishnoi, who was recently extradited from the United States to India, will not be handed over to any police force or investigating agency for the next one year.

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Maha Council panel suggests 5-day imprisonment for 4 journalists over privilege breach

13 Dec 2025 | 9:00 PM

Nagpur, Dec 13 (UNI) A Special Privileges Committee of the Maharashtra Legislative Council has recommended a five-day jail term for four journalists for allegedly defaming MLC Amol Mitkari by publishing false and fabricated reports against him.

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Awareness, training & research 3 pillars of a prosperous democracy: Gadkari

13 Dec 2025 | 8:55 PM

Nagpur, Dec 13 (UNI) union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari today asserted that students of political science regularly visit under the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association for training and through this platform, they get an opportunity to understand the legislative process and the parliamentary system.

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Maharashtra Govt 'unhappy’ with union Minister’s remark on IIT Bombay name: Minister Shelar

13 Dec 2025 | 8:45 PM

Nagpur, Dec 13 (UNI) Maharashtra Minister Ashish Shelar today told the Legislative Council that the state government was “not happy” with union Minister Jitendra Singh’s recent remark opposing any change in the name of IIT Bombay to IIT Mumbai.

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Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatana chief slams Maha govt over passing of new anti-farmer law

13 Dec 2025 | 8:01 PM

Kolhapur, Dec 13 (UNI) Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatana (SSS) national president and former MP Raju Shetty strongly criticised the Devendra Fadnavis-led state government for passing a law in the Maharashtra Legislature today to appoint the state's Marketing minister as the chairman and the minister of state for Marketing as vice-chairman of the Cooperative Market Committees.

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