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No merger proposal received from Congress, clarifies Supriya Sule

13 Jun 2026 | 5:45 PM

Pune, June 13 ( UNI): Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Working President and Member of Parliament Supriya Sule has dismissed speculation about a merger between the NCP and the Congress, stating that no such proposal has been received from the Congress leadership and that there have been no discussions within the party on the matter.

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Police bust illicit liquor manufacturing units in Maval taluka

13 Jun 2026 | 5:20 PM

Pune, June 13 (UNI): Police have launched a major crackdown on illegal country liquor manufacturing and sale in the Shirgaon-Parandwadi police station limits of Maval taluka.

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Maha: Uddhav Sena leaders confirm their MPs in touch with Eknath Shinde

13 Jun 2026 | 5:10 PM

Mumbai, June 13 (UNI) Senior Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena leader Ambadas Danve today openly admitted that his party MPs are in touch with Deputy Chief Minister and rival Shiv Sena (Shinde) chief Eknath Shinde.

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El Nino strengthens: IMD forecasts below-normal Monsoon, Maha ramps up drought preparedness

13 Jun 2026 | 5:09 PM

Mumbai, June 13 (UNI) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has officially confirmed the onset of El Nino conditions over the equatorial Pacific Ocean, raising significant concerns regarding the progress of the southwest monsoon across the country. .

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Supriya Sule dismisses speculation of NCP merger with Congress

13 Jun 2026 | 4:50 PM

Pune, June 13 ( UNI): Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) working president and Member of Parliament Supriya Sule has dismissed speculation about the party merging with the Congress, stating that no such proposal has been received from the Congress leadership and that there have been no internal discussions within the NCP regarding a merger.

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Pune administration ramps up Ashadhi Wari preparations

13 Jun 2026 | 4:42 PM

Pune, June 13 ( UNI): The district administration has intensified preparations to ensure better facilities for lakhs of devotees expected to participate in the forthcoming Ashadhi Wari. A crucial review meeting on the planning and management of the Palkhi departure ceremonies from Dehu and Alandi was held in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister and Pune District Guardian Minister Sunetra Pawar.

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Maharashtra Politics: Uddhav Camp on edge as 'Operation Tiger' buzz fuels defection fears

13 Jun 2026 | 2:40 PM

Mumbai, June 13 (UNI) Maharashtra's political landscape is once again abuzz with speculation as rumours of an alleged 'Operation Tiger', a strategic move by the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena to engineer defections within the Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) faction, have gained significant momentum.

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Maha to introduce ‘single parent child’ category in college admissions; high-level panel to frame roadmap

13 Jun 2026 | 2:03 PM

Mumbai, June 13 (UNI) In a major step towards making higher education more inclusive, Maharashtra Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Dada Patil has directed the formation of a high-level committee to implement a special framework for children of single mothers, including the introduction of a "Single Parent Child" category in college admission forms across the state.

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Mumbai records hottest June night in 57 years

13 Jun 2026 | 1:08 PM

Mumbai , June 13 (UNI) Mumbai recorded its hottest June night in 57 years on Friday, June 12, as minimum temperatures crossed 30 degrees celsius across the city, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

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Court grants bail to woman accused of killing her mother

13 Jun 2026 | 10:46 AM

Mumbai, June 13 (UNI) A sessions court here has granted bail to 41-year-old housewife Reshma Muzaffar Qazi, who is accused of allegedly killing her mother, after accepting the defence's contention that she is of unsound mind.

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Kolhapur: Indian Army soldier killed in J&K cremated with state honors

13 Jun 2026 | 12:51 AM

Kolhapur, Jun 12 (UNI) The brave soldier Vikram Balkrishna Chavan, the son of Gondoli village in Shahuwadi tehsil of this district, who was killed along with another army personnel, in a massive blast near the Line of Control in Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir, was cremated with state honours and tears on the banks of the Warna river in Gondoli today.
Martyr Vikram Chavan had his primary education at Vidyamandir Gondoli in Shahuwadi taluka, while he completed his further college education from Yashwant College, Kokarud.

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Maharashtra Govt to table landmark Women Farmers Empowerment Bill

13 Jun 2026 | 12:48 AM

Mumbai, Jun 12 (UNI) The Government of Maharashtra is set to introduce the Maharashtra Women Farmers Empowerment Bill, 2026 during the upcoming Monsoon Session, aiming to grant legal, independent identity to millions of women in the agricultural sector. .

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Konkan Railway completes comprehensive pre-monsoon preparations

12 Jun 2026 | 11:40 PM

Kolhapur/Ratnagiri, Jun 12 (UNI) In view of the monsoon, Konkan Railway has completed comprehensive pre-monsoon preparations, giving top priority to the safety of passengers.

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RSS-Led ‘Panch Parivartan’ Essential to Make India a Global Guide, Says H.B.P. Shivaji Maharaj More

12 Jun 2026 | 11:10 PM

Pune, June 12 ( UNI) Shivaji Maharaj More, a descendant of Sant Tukaram Maharaj, said that collective efforts by all sections of society are essential to establish India as a “Vishwaguru” (global guide), and that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has adopted the vision of “Panch Parivartan” (Five Transformations) to achieve this goal.

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FDA crackdown on adulteration leads to paneer shortage in Pune eateries

12 Jun 2026 | 11:01 PM

Pune, June 12 ( UNI): A sustained crackdown by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) against food adulteration appears to be having a significant impact on the market, with adulterated food products gradually disappearing from circulation.

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