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Lonavala Rain Triggers Pune Landslides

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Heavy rainfall in Lonavala triggered multiple landslides across Pune district, disrupting rail traffic on the Mumbai-Pune route and prompting authorities to monitor vulnerable ghat areas closely. Lonavala Heavy Rainfall Triggers Landslides Lonavala recorded 670 mm of rainfall in the 24-hour period ending at 7 am on Monday, July 6, 2026, after an intense monsoon spell […]
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Maharashtra On High Alert For Heavy Rain

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Maharashtra has been placed on high alert as heavy rain is expected to continue until July 8, 2026, with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis warning of a possible cloudburst-like spell in parts of Nashik on Tuesday. Maharashtra Heavy Rain Alert Till July 8 Fadnavis issued the warning after reviewing the flood situation at the State disaster […]
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Pune Dams Gain 1 TMC After Rain

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Rainfall in the catchment areas of Pune’s key dams has increased water storage by 1 TMC in 24 hours, improving short-term water availability for the city after recent monsoon showers. Pune Dam Water Stock Rises After Rain The four major dams supplying water to Pune Municipal Corporation areas — Khadakwasla, Temghar, Panshet and Varasgaon — […]
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BMC Suspends 4 Officials After Manhole Death

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Mumbai’s civic body has suspended four officials after a man died after falling into an open stormwater drain in Sakinaka during heavy rain and ongoing drainage maintenance work, triggering public anger over monsoon safety lapses. Mumbai Manhole Tragedy Sparks BMC Action The incident took place on Khairani Road in Sakinaka, where civic repair and drain […]
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Mumbai Rains Trigger Red Alert

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Heavy rains lashed Mumbai on Thursday morning, triggering severe waterlogging in several parts of the city and disrupting road and rail movement. The India Meteorological Department issued a short-duration red alert for Mumbai and neighbouring districts, warning of intense rain spells at isolated places. Mumbai Rains Cause Severe Waterlogging Several areas in Mumbai
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Sachin Ahir Joins Shinde Shiv Sena

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Shiv Sena (UBT) suffered a fresh political setback in Maharashtra after MLC Sachin Ahir joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and filed his nomination for the Maharashtra Legislative Council Deputy Chairperson post as a Mahayuti candidate. Sachin Ahir Joins Shinde Shiv Sena Sachin Ahir’s move is being seen as a significant blow to Uddhav Thackeray […]
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Mumbai Police Seize Poison Capsules

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Mumbai Police have detained a Pune-based businessman after allegedly seizing 14,900 capsules filled with zinc phosphide, a rat poison, during checks linked to a Muharram procession in Mumbai. Police said the accused was intercepted before the capsules could allegedly be distributed. Mumbai Police Seize Poison Capsules According to police, the accused has been identified as
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Maharashtra TET Leak Sparks Row

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Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has attacked the government over the Maharashtra TET paper leak, saying the incident raises serious questions about the credibility of examination systems. His remarks came after the Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test was postponed a day before it was scheduled to be held. Maharashtra TET Paper Leak Sparks Political Row […]
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Maharashtra RTI Rules Trigger Criticism

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Maharashtra’s amended Right to Information Rules, 2026, have triggered criticism from activists and transparency groups, with concerns that the changes could make it harder for citizens to seek official information. Maharashtra RTI Rules 2026 Face Criticism The amended rules have drawn objections over higher application fees, mandatory identity proof and new limits on the