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Day after blast, opposition alleges safety lapses at Nagpur factory; exploitation of workers

Opposition legislators in Maharashtra on Monday alleged lapses by Solar Industries India, where a blast claimed nine lives a day before, in ensuring the safety of workers and demanded action against Industrial Safety Department officials.

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Opposition stages protest over drug menace, claims Maharashtra ministers shielding racketeer Lalit Patil

Opposition parties protest against Maharashtra Govt. over drug menace, allege shielding of drug racketeer Lalit Patil.

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Nine killed in blast in explosives manufacturing company in Nagpur

Nagpur blast: Following the blast at at explosives manufacturing factory in Nagpur, the injured are said to be in a critical condition and the death toll could rise further, said informed sources.

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Maharashtra: SIT formed to probe attempted mowing down of woman in Thane

An SIT has been formed for a thorough investigation into the incident involving Ashwajit Anil Gaikwad and others who have been named accused. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maharashtra: Nine killed after blast at Solar Explosive Company in Nagpur

Nine people died in blast at Solar Explosive Company in Bazargaon village of Nagpur. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Andhra Pradesh player wins U-19 national badminton tourney in girls’ individual category

The five-day 67th A.P. School Games Federation’s Under-19 National Badminton Tournament came to a close on Saturday, with T. Surya Charishma from the State winning the gold medal in the Girls’ Individual category and Suveer Pradhan from Maharashtra emerging as the winner in the Boys’ Individual category.

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Rahul Gandhi a blessing in disguise for BJP, says Fadnavis

Maharashtra Deputy CM Fadnavis affirms BJP-led alliance will contest Lok Sabha election to strengthen PM Modi's leadership, citing people's rejection of Congress' poll guarantees.

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Why a group of journalists in Maharashtra held a symbolic fast for three days

Yesterday, for the third day in a row, hundreds of journalists gathered in a football stadium in Maharashtra’s Nagpur to hold a protest. To coincide with the winter session of the Maharashtra assembly, they held a symbolic fast while wearing black ribbons and praising stalwarts who supported press freedom like…

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Six killed, one critical as car collides with truck in Nagpur

Six persons were killed and one was seriously injured after a car collided with a truck on the outskirts of Nagpur city in Maharashtra in the wee hours of December 16, police said.

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Fadnavis announces SIT for Maratha quota stir arson; vows prosecution

Devendra Fadnavis announces SIT to probe arson incidents in Beed district, Maharashtra police seize drugs worth ₹50,000 crore, opposition protests rising unemployment.

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Shivaji descendant Sambhaji Chatrapati invites Maharashtra MPs to discuss Maratha reservation

Maratha community leader Sambhaji Chatrapati invites all 67 Maharashtra MPs to Delhi to discuss Maratha reservation issue.

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Maharashtra ATS arrests eight Bangladeshi men from Pune for illegal stay in India

Eight Bangladeshi nationals arrested in Pune for illegally staying in India; ATS & Pune police investigate.

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New cyber threats catch India’s IT capital, Bengaluru, unawares

Hoax bomb threat email sent to Bengaluru schools in Dec. 1, 2022, sent panic through the city; police suspect new form of cyber terrorism; schools beef up security, call for State-level cyber security architecture.

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Maharashtra Assembly Speaker rejects discussion on Pune, Chandrapur Lok Sabha byelections

Maharashtra Assembly Speaker dismisses Prithviraj Chavan's demand for State's stance on conducting byelections in Pune and Chandrapur Lok Sabha constituencies.

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Bhujbal vs Jarange Patil verbal duel escalates amid Maratha quota stir

Maharashtra Minister Chhagan Bhujbal alleged there was a threat to his life from Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil, who demanded Bhujbal not be given more powers.

The Hindu

Congress, Sena (UBT) protest against Dharavi redevelopment project

Oppn. parties in Maharashtra criticise govt. for allegedly favouring Adani Group in Dharavi redevelopment project, neglecting welfare of slum's residents.

The Times of India

Govt should make its stand clear on old pension scheme: Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole

NAGPUR: Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole raised the issue of the old pension scheme for the second time in the session through the adjournment motion on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Will reinstate old pension scheme when in power, says Uddhav Thackeray

NAGPUR: Thousands of Maharashtra government employees have gathered in Nagpur to advocate for the reinstatement of the previous pension scheme, which guaranteed a fixed retirement payout.

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Captive in a chicken coop: The plight of debt bondage workers

India outlawed this form of forced labor: An employer pays a cash sum in exchange for weeks of labor and extracts penalties if terms are not met. But it persists — and appears to be on the rise.

The Times of India

Maharashtra: Only 402 complaints before interfaith marriages panel; scrap 'love jihad' committee, demands SP MLA Rais Shaikh

NAGPUR: The Maharashtra government’s Interfaith Marriage Family Coordination Committee, set up by the women and child development (WCD) department in December 2022 has received complaints about only 402 cases of interfaith marriages in one year, according to information from the WCD department given to Samajwadi Party MLA Rais Shaikh.

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Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde commends BJP’s election triumph as testament to Modi’s welfare initiatives

CM Shinde hails BJP's win in 5 States as recognition of PM Modi's welfare initiatives; inspects cleanliness drive in Mumbai; Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Raut calls it a "drama".

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After coastal Karnataka, people in Maharashtra’s Konkan region demand merger of Konkan Railway with Indian Railways

People in Coastal Karnataka and Konkan region of Maharashtra demand merger of Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd. (KRCL) with Indian Railways due to lack of funds. Konkan Vikas Samiti and Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg MP wrote to Railway Minister, highlighting KRCL's inadequacies and financial constraints, and demanding its merger for seamless travel, dedicated freight…

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13 arrested in ISIS terror conspiracy case following NIA raids in Maharashtra, Karnataka

A total of 13 people were arrested in the ISIS terror conspiracy case from Maharashtra's Pune on Saturday following searches by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) at 44 locations in Karnataka and Maharashtra. Read further on Dynamite News:

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NIA cracks down on Islamic State module in 2 States, arrests 15

13 people arrested in Pune in ISIS terror conspiracy case following searches by NIA at 44 locations in Karnataka & Maharashtra. Raids conducted in close coordination with police forces of both states. Accused pledged to violent extremist ideology of Al-Qaeda & ISIS, formed terrorist gang & recruited youth to wage…

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HC raps Maharashtra govt. for letting medicine budget lapse

Maharashtra govt pulled up for not releasing/spending entire budgetary allocation for drugs/medical equip. HC asked govt to explain why not released/used, and directed to file affidavit by Feb. 1, 2024. Also asked to expedite recruitment to fill up hospital vacancies.

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