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Durga idol immersion turns tragic: boat capsizes in Kota canal, two youths dead, two missing
A boat carrying seven people capsized in the Kotdi canal in Kota during a Durga idol immersion on Tuesday evening. The bodies of Suraj Singh (22) and Vikas Verma (22) were recovered on Wednesday morning. A search is on for cousins Rahul Joshi (18) and Ashu Joshi (19). Three people swam to safety.
BREAKINGFadnavis Directs Special Task Force for CBG Projects Across Maharashtra
Maharashtra will set up a special task force to speed up compressed biogas (CBG) plants that convert waste into fuel. The move is aimed at cutting the cost of waste transport and disposal borne by municipal corporations.
Five-member high-level panel to probe MPSC irregularities; Tukaram Mundhe named secretary
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has set up a five-member high-level panel to probe alleged irregularities in MPSC recruitment exams. Former judge Dilip Bhosale will chair it, and IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe will be its secretary.
Ravindra Chavan leads BJP strategy for record wins in both Pune MLC seats
The BJP has begun organisational groundwork for the Pune Division graduates' and teachers' constituency MLC elections. At a Pune city review meeting, state president Ravindra Chavan said the party's candidates would win by huge margins.
BREAKINGDrumming Tribute to Shambhu-Shivray Sets World Record in Pimpri-Chinchwad
In a tribute to the Statue of Hindubhushan of Dharmaveer Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj in Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune, 4,112 dhol-tasha drummers played continuously for five and a half minutes. The feat has been recorded in the Guinness World Records.
Sharad Pawar himself turned away from Rohit Pawar's stunt: Chitra Wagh
Former MLA Chitra Wagh has condemned Rohit Pawar for politicising the grievances of competitive exam students. She said Sharad Pawar, who was in Pune, did not even visit the protest.
BREAKINGStatus of 12 MPSC Demands After CM Fadnavis's Assurance to Students
Students preparing for state competitive exams protested alleged irregularities, mark gaps and a paper leak at the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC). Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has now outlined the action taken on each of their 12 demands.