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SP MLA Rais Shaikh flags financial crisis in Bhiwandi Mucp Corp, seeks probe

Mumbai, July 9 (UNI) Samajwadi Party MLA Rais Shaikh on Thursday raised concerns in the Maharashtra Assembly over the financial condition of Bhiwandi-Nizampur City Municipal Corporation (BNCMC).
Shaikh alleged financial irregularities worth ₹600 to ₹700 crore in BNCMC.
He said the civic body has not conducted its cash audit for the last 10 years.
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Congress stages protest in Nagpur over students' issues, several detained

21 Jul 2026 | 10:47 PM

Nagpur, July 21 (UNI): The Nagpur City District Congress Committee on Tuesday staged a protest outside Raj Bhavan here in support of the nationwide agitation led by All India Congress Committee (AICC) president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over various issues concerning students.

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Kolhapur Circuit Bench directs Mah govt to issue notification within 15 days for protection of Shri Mahalakshmi temple

21 Jul 2026 | 10:26 PM

Kolhapur, Jul 21 (UNI) The Kolhapur Circuit Bench of the Bombay High Court today ordered the issuance of a final notification within the next 15 days for the protection of the 1,200 year-old historical heritage Karveer Nivasini Ambabai temple (Shri Mahalakshmi temple).

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Mediation is a more effective means for amicable settlement of court cases: Justice Pravin M Unhale

21 Jul 2026 | 10:24 PM

Nagpur, July 21(UNI): Considering the increasing number of court cases and the time required for the delivery of justice, an amicable settlement through mediation is a more beneficial option in any dispute. Since such settlements are based on the consent of both parties, they also provide a positive path to minds that have become embittered by conflict, asserted Justice Pravin M. Unhale, Secretary of the District Legal Services Authority.

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Satara district judge sentences two men to 20 years' rigorous imprisonment for ganja smuggling

21 Jul 2026 | 10:09 PM

Satara, Jul 21 (UNI) Satara district and sessions court judge S R Tamboli(II) today sentenced two men to 20 years' of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 2 lakh each for smuggling and selling 68.100 kg of ganja. .

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Pune college student allegedly sexually assaulted for a year; four arrested

21 Jul 2026 | 10:03 PM

Pune, Jul 21 (UNI) A 21-year-old college student from Pune has alleged that she was sexually assaulted repeatedly for over a year by four men, who allegedly exploited their friendship with her through Instagram.

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