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11 killed in five major accidents across Maharashtra in 24 hours

09 May 2026 | 9:42 PM

Pune, May 9 (UNI) At least 11 people lost their lives in five major road accidents reported across different parts of Maharashtra in the last 24 hours.
With the wedding season underway, several families celebrating the joyous occasion were suddenly plunged into grief due to these tragic incidents.

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Dr Hemant Sharad Pande assumes charge as CMD of Western Coalfields Ltd

09 May 2026 | 9:33 PM

Nagpur, May 9 (UNI) Dr. Hemant Sharad Pande on Friday assumed charge as Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of Western Coalfields Limited (WCL), the company said in a press release on Saturday.

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Maha: LPG distributors move Nagpur Bench against mandatory OTP rule for cylinder delivery

09 May 2026 | 9:22 PM

Nagpur, May 9 (UNI) The LPG Distributors Association (India) has filed a petition before the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court challenging the mandatory Delivery Authentication Code (DAC/OTP) requirement for domestic LPG cylinder deliveries.

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Maha: MAT stays suspension of Nagpur RTO officer in fatal school vehicle crash case

09 May 2026 | 9:13 PM

Nagpur/Mumbai, May 9 (UNI) The Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal (MAT) has stayed the suspension of Nagpur Regional Transport Officer (RTO) Kiran Bidkar, who had been suspended over alleged negligence linked to a fatal school vehicle accident that occurred in 2025.

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ICC World Technology Convention 2026 concludes in Mumbai with focus on tech-led industrial growth

09 May 2026 | 8:51 PM

Mumbai, May 9 (UNI) The Indian Chamber of Commerce wrapped up the ICC World Technology Convention 2026 at Jio World Convention Centre today marking two days of discussions on India’s technology and industrial future.

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Nashik Conversion Case: Since when burqa, niqab & religious books become objectionable, asks Asaduddin Owaisi

09 May 2026 | 8:50 PM

Ch. Sambhajinagar, May 9 (UNI) AIMIM president and MP Asaduddin Owaisi today strongly objected to the action and cases registered in connection with the alleged religious conversion matter in Nashik, alleging that the issue was being presented in a “particular direction” and that a “media trial” had begun even before completion of the legal process.

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Sanjay Raut slams move to make Suvendu Adhikari CM of Bengal

09 May 2026 | 8:11 PM

Mumbai, May 9 (UNI) Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha MP and chief Sena spokesperson Sanjay Raut sharply criticised union Home Minister Amit Shah's move to make Suvendu Adhikari the Chief Minister of West Bengal.
Speaking to media persons here on Saturday, Raut said, “The BJP has maintained its tradition of appointing a highly corrupt person as the Chief Minister. During 2020, a sting operation was carried out and five Trinamool Congress MPs were caught accepting money on camera. Suvendu Adhikari was one of them”.

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Mother and daughter among four killed in road accident in Satara

09 May 2026 | 8:04 PM

Kolhapur/Satara, May 9 (UNI) Four persons, including a woman and her six-year-old daughter, were killed on the spot when a tempo overturned near Kamathi in Satara district after midnight.
According to Satara tehsil police, a tempo carrying domestic materials and domestic animals (buffaloes), was on way to shift to a newly constructed home at Nimsod village in Khatav tehsil.

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NCP chief Sharad Pawar elected unopposed president of Rayat Shikshan Sanstha Satara

09 May 2026 | 7:59 PM

Kolhapur, May 9 (UNI) Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar) chief Sharad Pawar was once again elected unopposed as the president of Rayat Shikshan Sanstha, Satara, for a three-year term.

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Maha: Eknath Shinde pays tribute to Maharana Pratap & Gopal Krishna Gokhale, highlights patriotism & social reform legacy

09 May 2026 | 6:44 PM

Mumbai, May 9 (UNI) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena (Shinde) chief, Eknath Shinde, paid tributes to Maharana Pratap and Gopal Krishna Gokhale on the occasion of their birth anniversaries today.

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Maha: Supriya Sule condemns attack on Vikas Lawande

09 May 2026 | 6:16 PM

Besides Supriya Sule, NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) leader and MLA Rohit Pawar also strongly condemned alleged ink attack on party spokesperson Vikas Lawande and demanded immediate action against all those allegedly involved in the incident.

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Maha: Fadnavis pays tribute to Rabindranath Tagore on birth anniversary, highlights ideals of humanism & patriotism

09 May 2026 | 6:00 PM

Mumbai, May 9 (UNI) Floral tributes were paid to Rabindranath Tagore by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on the occasion of the poet’s birth anniversary.

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Maha: Shinde highlights 11 years of PM Jan Suraksha Schemes, emphasises wider social security coverage & public participation

09 May 2026 | 5:56 PM

Mumbai, May 9 (UNI) The impact of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Suraksha Schemes on social security coverage in the country was highlighted by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as the schemes completed 11 years of implementation.

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Maha: Supriya Sule condemns attack on Vikas Lawande, raises concerns over law & order situation

09 May 2026 | 5:51 PM

Mumbai, May 9 (UNI) NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) Working President and MP Supriya Sule strongly condemned the attack on party spokesperson Vikas Lawande in the Alandi area near Pune and termed the incident “extremely serious”.

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Maha: BMC urged to prevent flooding & waterlogging in Mumbai

09 May 2026 | 5:40 PM

Mumbai, May 9 (UNI) The issue of pre-monsoon nullah cleaning and desilting work within the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation limits was highlighted by BJP leader and former corporator Navnath Ban, while a call for urgent civic action was also made ahead of the rainy season.

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