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Baraskar questions Jarange’s sources of funding, contractors’ role in Maratha agitation

Jalna, Sep 18 (UNI) Maratha reservation activist Ajay Maharaj Baraskar has once again launched a sharp attack on Maratha quota leader Manoj Jarange Patil, raising questions over the source of his family’s financial resources, the people associated with his movement and the presence of contractors when he ended his fast.
Addressing a press conference, Baraskar questioned the identity of a person named Bhosale from Sangli who allegedly provided a Land Rover Defender vehicle to Jarange.
He also alleged that Jarange’s son possesses a mobile phone worth around Rs 2 lakh and asked who was providing financial assistance to him.
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Reach the fields in times of crisis: Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharne tells officials

24 Sep 2026 | 11:13 PM

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Nashik, Sep 24 (UNI) Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharne on Thursday directed officials to reach farmers directly in the fields and address their problems amid crop stress caused by prolonged dry spells.

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Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati Trust announces Immersion Procession Schedule

24 Sep 2026 | 10:59 PM

Pune, Sep 24 (UNI) The Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati Trust has announced the schedule for its Ganpati immersion procession to be held on Anant Chaturdashi on Friday marking the conclusion of this year’s Ganesh festival.

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‘Namami Shambho’ Presents an evening of devotional music at Pune Festival

24 Sep 2026 | 10:55 PM

Pune, Sep 24 ( UNI) An evening of devotional music dedicated to Lord Shiva was presented at the 38th Pune Festival on Wednesday, with a blend of vocal renditions and traditional Indian instruments creating a spiritual atmosphere at the Yashwantrao Chavan Natyagruha.

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Fadnavis promises drought-affected farmers direct financial assistance

24 Sep 2026 | 10:48 PM

Mumbai, Sep 24 (UNI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Thursday that drought-affected farmers will be provided financial assistance through direct benefit transfer (DBT) soon, and a Government Resolution (GR) to this effect will be issued in the next two days.

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Petition filed against CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Kolhapur Bench of Bombay HC

24 Sep 2026 | 10:11 PM

Kolhapur, Sep 24 (UNI) A petition filed against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in the Kolhapur Bench of the Bombay High Court has sought to reinstate the names of voters who were deleted from the electoral roll, along with stopping the SIR process in the state.

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