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Mumbai Gears Up For Chhath Festivities; Seven Waterfront Locations Draw Devotees

14 Nov 2026 | 9:55 PM

Mumbai, Nov 14 (UNI) The banks of lakes and stretches of coastline across Mumbai are witnessing a surge in religious activity as members of the North Indian community observe Chhath Puja, one of the most significant festivals dedicated to the worship of the Sun God.

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Sharad Pawar-led NCP demands dubbing, re-release of film ‘Ramayana’ in Marathi language

14 Nov 2026 | 9:54 PM

Mumbai, Nov 14 (UNI) Senior Sharad Pawar-led NCP leader Babasaheb Patil released a letter written to Prime Focus, which produced the film ‘Ramayana’, here on Saturday, demanding that
the film must be dubbed in Marathi language and re-released in theatres across Maharashtra so
that Marathi-speaking audiences are not deprived from watching the film in their own mother tongue.

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Ashok Singhal gave direction to Ram Janmabhoomi movement: Fadnavis

14 Nov 2026 | 9:31 PM

Nagpur, Nov 14 (UNI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said that veteran VHP leader Ashok Singhal made a significant contribution towards fostering unity among people despite differences in sects, ideologies, beliefs and religious practices and played a crucial role in giving direction to the Ram Janmabhoomi movement.

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Youth Arrested For Alleged Recce Of Chabad House, Links With International Gang Under Scanner

14 Nov 2026 | 9:21 PM

Mumbai, Nov 14 (UNI) The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a 20-year-old youth from Airoli in Navi Mumbai for allegedly sharing photographs, locations and other sensitive information about Jewish establishments and foreign companies with suspected anti-national elements and an international criminal gang through social media and Android App Telegram, ATS sourcess said here on Saturday.

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Maha: Dr Neelam Gorhe urges Railway Minister to install panic buttons in women's & Divyang coaches of Mumbai's suburban trains

14 Nov 2026 | 8:55 PM

Pune, Nov 14 (UNI) In the wake of the recent Naigaon tragedy, Shiv Sena leader and former Deputy Chairperson of the Maharashtra Legislative Council, Dr Neelam Gorhe, has urged Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to introduce panic buttons, emergency talk-back systems and CCTV cameras in all women's and Divyang (persons with disabilities) coaches of Mumbai's suburban railway network to enhance passenger safety.

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MGL Hikes CNG Prices By Rs .1.50 Per Kg In Mumbai, New Rate Effective November 15

14 Nov 2026 | 8:06 PM

Mumbai, Nov 14 (UNI) Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) has raised the price of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) by Rs1.50 per kg in Mumbai and adjoining areas, taking the revised retail price to Rs .91.50 per kg from Sunday, November 15.

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Four Held For Repeated Assault Of Minor Girl In Kandivali; Two Minors Among Accused

14 Nov 2026 | 7:47 PM

Mumbai, Nov 14 (UNI) Four persons, including two minors, have been apprehended for allegedly sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl twice in suburban Kandivali after threatening to circulate a purported private video of her on social media, police said on Saturday.

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Wadettiwar slams Maharashtra Govt over rising tiger, leopard attacks; questions Forest Minister

14 Nov 2026 | 7:17 PM

Nagpur, Nov 14 (UNI) Senior Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar on Saturday criticised the Maharashtra government over the increasing incidents of tiger and leopard attacks in Vidarbha, questioning Forest Minister Ganesh Naik's response to the growing human-wildlife conflict.

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Gadkari proposes using MOIL, WCL mine water to boost irrigation in drought-hit Vidarbha

14 Nov 2026 | 7:01 PM

Nagpur, Nov 14 (UNI) union Minister Nitin Gadkari has proposed utilising water accumulated in mines operated by Manganese Ore India Limited (MOIL) and Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) to support agricultural activities and address water scarcity in drought-prone Vidarbha.

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Maha: Sunetra Pawar meets CM Fadnavis amid merger buzz

14 Nov 2026 | 6:54 PM

Mumbai, Nov 14 (UNI) Amidst political uncertainty over outcome of ongoing discussions over the proposed merger of the two Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) factions with several leaders making different claims, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar met Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at his official bungalow, Varsha, here today.

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Manoj Tiwari targets MNS chief Raj Thackeray, Congress over Chhath Puja row in Maharashtra

14 Nov 2026 | 6:06 PM

Mumbai, Nov 14 (UNI) The controversy surrounding Chhath Puja celebrations in Maharashtra has taken a political turn, with BJP MP and Bhojpuri superstar Manoj Tiwari launching a sharp attack on Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray and the Congress.

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Maha: E-crop survey deadline extended till Nov 30; offline facility in no-network areas: Minister

14 Nov 2026 | 5:39 PM

Nagpur, Nov 14 (UNI) The Maharashtra government has extended the deadline for the E-Peek Pahani (e-crop survey) till November 30, allowing farmers in areas without mobile network connectivity to complete the registration process offline, Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule announced on Saturday.

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Agrovision to showcase Vidarbha's successful water conservation models: Gadkari

14 Nov 2026 | 5:33 PM

Nagpur, Nov 14 (UNI) union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday stressed the need to expand water conservation and irrigation initiatives across Vidarbha to make the region drought-free, saying successful models developed in the region were now being replicated in other parts of the country.

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No merger proposal received, says NCP (SP) spokesperson Ankush Kakade

14 Nov 2026 | 5:32 PM

Pune, Nov 14 (UNI) Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) spokesperson Ankush Kakade today clarified that there has been no discussion or proposal regarding the merger of the two NCP factions.

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Reports of merger between NCP factions completely false: Pravin Kunte Patil

14 Nov 2026 | 5:05 PM

Nagpur, Nov 14 (UNI) Reports about a possible merger between the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) and the Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar) are completely false and have no factual basis, Pravin Kunte Patil, spokesperson of the Sharad Pawar-led party, said on Saturday.

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