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Sameer Bhujbal breaks silence on Rajya Sabha nomination row, claims assurance for Cabinet berth

09 Jun 2026 | 6:51 PM

Mumbai, Jun 9 (UNI) Former MP and NCP leader Sameer Bhujbal Tuesday broke his silence regarding the recent political turmoil within the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Ajit Pawar faction, following the party's decision to nominate Rajendra Jain for the Rajya Sabha by-election instead of his uncle, senior minister Chhagan Bhujbal.

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Navneet Rana puts an end to speculation on her Rajya Sabha bid

09 Jun 2026 | 6:34 PM

Mumbai, June 9 (UNI) Former MP Navneet Rana on Tuesday scotched speculation regarding her potential entry into the Nationalist Congress Party and a subsequent bid for a Rajya Sabha seat.

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Shree Siddhivinayak temple to be redeveloped on lines of Ujjain’s Mahakal corridor

09 Jun 2026 | 6:10 PM

Mumbai, Jun 9 (UNI) In a major push to enhance infrastructure and pilgrim experience, the historic Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple in Mumbai is set for a comprehensive redevelopment modeled after the Mahakal Corridor in Ujjain.

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Maha: Five boys drown in Wardha river in Chandrapur

09 Jun 2026 | 5:28 PM

Chandrapur, June 9 (UNI) In a tragic incident, five boys reportedly drowned in the Wardha River in Maharashtra’s Chandrapur district, police officials said on Tuesday.

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Maharashtra mulls clearing 4-month backlog under Ladki Bahin scheme

09 Jun 2026 | 5:19 PM

Mumbai, June 9 ( UNI): The Maharashtra government is reportedly evaluating a proposal to clear the four-month backlog of financial aid for thousands of beneficiaries under the 'Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin' scheme, sources familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.

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Tyre warehouse gutted in massive fire near Mumbra, no casualties reported

09 Jun 2026 | 3:39 PM

Mumbai, June 9 (UNI): A massive fire broke out in a tyre warehouse in the Shilphata area near Mumbra in neighbouring Thane city, with no casualty reported so far, while property worth lakhs was damaged, officials said here today.

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Statue of Jesus Christ vandalized in Mumbai’s Worli area, residents demand strict legal action against culprits

09 Jun 2026 | 12:49 PM

Mumbai, Jun 9 (UNI) A statue of Jesus Christ was allegedly vandalized by unidentified miscreants in the Gopal Nagar area of Worli, in south Mumbai, raising tensions, according to reports on Tuesday.

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Mumbai water tank strike: BMC to take over private water tankers, wells, borewells

09 Jun 2026 | 12:19 PM

Mumbai Jun 9( UNI) The Bombay Municipal Corporation is considering invoking the Disaster Management Act to take over private water tankers, wells, and borewells during the Mumbai water tanker strike, a highly placed source in the civic body said here on Tuesday.

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Maha: Review Meeting for Simhastha Kumbh Mela Works Held in Nashik

09 Jun 2026 | 2:50 AM

Nashik, June 8 (UNI) Additional Chief Secretary (Public Works and Forest Departments), Milind Mhaiskar, today directed the Public Works Department to complete the planned works for the upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Nashik-Trimbakeshwar on schedule.

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Maha: 25 injured after private bus rams into truck on Samruddhi Expressway in Buldhana

08 Jun 2026 | 10:28 PM

Buldhana, June 8 (UNI) At least 25 passengers sustained injuries after a private bus rammed into a truck on the Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi Expressway in Maharashtra’s Buldhana district in the early hours of Monday, police officials said.

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Eknath Shinde should become CM, Fadnavis must get bigger role in national politics: Bachchu Kadu

08 Jun 2026 | 9:04 PM

Amravati, June 8 (UNI) Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra Legislative Council member Bachchu Kadu on Monday reiterated his demand that Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde should become the CM, while Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis should be assigned a larger role in national politics.

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Ramayana, Mahabharata remain integral to Indonesian culture, says Dr Deglurkar

08 Jun 2026 | 9:02 PM

Pune, June 8 ( UNI): Indonesia stands as a remarkable example of how Indian culture has exerted influence not only within India but beyond its borders, noted senior archaeologist Dr. G. B. Deglurkar.

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29 Exotic Animals Trafficked From Bangkok Rescued, One Held At Mumbai Airport

08 Jun 2026 | 8:56 PM

Mumbai, June 8 (UNI) An Indian national was arrested by Customs personnel at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International airport for allegedly trafficking 29 live exotic animals from Bangkok, officials said here on Monday.

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Young Everest Summitters felicitated

08 Jun 2026 | 8:43 PM

Pune, June 8 (UNI) A grand civic felicitation ceremony was organized by Giripremi at the Modern College Auditorium, Pune, to celebrate the successful completion of its 2026 Mount Everest Expedition.

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Maha to Lead India's Mid-TRL Technology Transition Pune to pilot a first-of-its-kind process for turning aerospace

08 Jun 2026 | 8:18 PM

Pune, June 8 (UNI) An international forum on Mid-TRL technology transition and innovation acceleration will be held from June 10 to 12 at the Pune International Centre.

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