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Mumbai: Seven baby Pythons rescued from utility duct in BKC

16 Jun 2026 | 6:42 PM

Mumbai, June 16 ( UNI) Seven baby Indian Rock Pythons were rescued from a utility duct near SEBI Bhavan in Bandra-Kurla Complex after being spotted by maintenance staff. All reptiles were relocated safely, officials said on Tuesday.

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Key details emerge in cross-examination in Rahul Gandhi-Savarkar defamation case

16 Jun 2026 | 6:41 PM

Pune, June 16 ( UNI) Significant details came to light during the cross-examination of complainant Satyaki Savarkar in the defamation case against Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi.

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'Tiger symbol of Shiv Sena, it is getting stronger day by day': Kesarkar

16 Jun 2026 | 6:38 PM

Mumbai, Jun 16 (UNI) Amidst speculations surrounding 'Operation Tiger', Shiv Sena MLA Deepak Kesarkar, representing the Eknath Shinde-led faction, today asserted that "Tiger is the symbol of Shiv Sena and it is getting stronger day by day".

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Demand grows for removal of Maha Congress Chief, dissidents seek meeting with Rahul Gandhi

16 Jun 2026 | 6:28 PM

Mumbai, Jun 16 ( UNI) Discontent within the Maharashtra Congress over the leadership of state party president Harshvardhan Sapkal appears to be intensifying. A delegation of dissatisfied party leaders has met Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge and strongly urged him to replace Sapkal.

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Shiv Sena open to welcoming more leaders and MPs, says Maha Min Pratap Sarnaik

16 Jun 2026 | 6:22 PM

Mumbai, Jun 16 ( UNI) Maharashtra Minister Pratap Sarnaik has said that the doors of Shiv Sena, led by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, remain open round the clock for anyone inspired by Balasaheb Thackeray’s ideology and Shinde’s leadership.

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Maha: Mumbai monsoon onset delayed again, IMD now eyes June 25

16 Jun 2026 | 6:20 PM

Mumbai, Jun 16 (UNI) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) today once again delayed Mumbai's forecast for onset of the rainy season, predicting that the Southwest Monsoon will reach Mumbai by June 25.

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Sanjay Raut rejects speculation of split in Uddhav Thackeray camp, says ‘Matoshree Doors Always Open’

16 Jun 2026 | 6:14 PM

Mumbai, Jun 16 ( UNI) Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut has dismissed reports suggesting that several party MPs are planning to break away and join the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction. Speaking to reporters, Raut asserted that all nine Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs remain united and loyal to party chief Uddhav Thackeray.

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NCP (SCP) Demands Immediate Suspension of Smart Meter Project in Maharashtra

16 Jun 2026 | 6:09 PM

Mumbai, Jun 16 ( UNI) Senior Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) leader and former minister Jayant Patil has demanded that the Maharashtra government immediately suspend the smart meter project being implemented by Mahavitaran, alleging that it is causing financial distress to consumers through inflated electricity bills and penalty charges.

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Maharashtra cabinet clears key infrastructure and welfare initiatives

16 Jun 2026 | 5:02 PM

Mumbai , June 16 (UNI)) In a series of policy decisions aimed at bolstering healthcare, rural infrastructure, and digital connectivity, the Maharashtra State Cabinet on Thursday approved several major projects, including the establishment of a high-energy medical cyclotron facility in Nagpur.

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Maharashtra cabinet grants six-month extension for caste validity certificate submission

16 Jun 2026 | 4:32 PM

Mumbai, June 16 (UNI) The Maharashtra State Cabinet on Tuesday approved a one-time, six-month extension for elected representatives in municipal councils, nagar panchayats, and municipal corporations to submit their caste validity certificates, providing a major reprieve to hundreds of members facing potential disqualification.

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State-backed 'Devabhau' and 'Chhava' taxi services to launch in MMR to counter private aggregators

16 Jun 2026 | 2:20 PM

Mumbai, June 16 (UNI) The Maharashtra government is set to disrupt the ride-hailing market with the launch of two state-backed taxi services, ‘Devabhau Sahakar Taxi’ and ‘Chhava Taxi’, aimed at challenging the dominance of private app-based aggregators in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).

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Maharashtra to lease fallow land to SHGs, give Rs1 lakh grant per group

16 Jun 2026 | 2:05 PM

Mumbai, June 16 (UNI) In a major boost to rural livelihoods and women's empowerment, the Maharashtra government has announced an ambitious scheme to lease fallow government land to women’s Self-Help Groups (SHGs).

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NCP ramps up organizational overhaul to strengthen grassroots presence

16 Jun 2026 | 12:54 PM

Mumbai, June 16 (UNI) The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), led by the Ajit Pawar faction, has initiated a major organizational reshuffle to strengthen its grassroots presence ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.

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CJP alleges RSS link in Jaipur attack, demands Pradhan's resignation

16 Jun 2026 | 12:41 PM

Nagpur, Jun 16 (UNI) Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Tuesday alleged that individuals linked to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) were behind the attack on him during a protest in Jaipur and reiterated his demand for the resignation of union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

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Maharashtra Monsoon Session: High-Stakes political showdown looms

16 Jun 2026 | 11:28 AM

Mumbai, June 16 (UNI) The Maharashtra State Legislature’s upcoming monsoon session, scheduled from June 22 to July 10, is poised to witness a fierce political confrontation between the ruling Mahayuti coalition and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA).

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