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Ahmedabad plane crash: 223 DNA samples matched, 204 bodies handed over to families

20 Jun 2025 | 4:36 PM

Ahmedabad, June 20 (UNI) The DNA samples of 223 people who died in the Ahmedabad plane crash have been matched, and 204 bodies have been handed over to their families so far.

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Senior Shiv Sena leader Kirtikar says he will take initiative for merger of both factions

20 Jun 2025 | 3:36 PM

Mumbai, June 20 (UNI) Senior Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) leader Gajanan Kirtikar said here today that he will talk to Eknath Shinde and Uddhav Thackeray to come together.

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NCP Chief stakes middle ground in language debate ahead of local polls

NCP Chief stakes middle ground in language debate ahead of local polls

20 Jun 2025 | 3:00 PM

Pune, June 20 (UNI) Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar articulated a nuanced stance on India's language debate, asserting that while aversion to Hindi is unwarranted, compulsory imposition remains unacceptable.

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Social media spat ignites riot in Washim

20 Jun 2025 | 1:26 PM

Mumbai, June 20 (UNI) A dispute over a social media status escalated into a violent mob clash in Washim district late Thursday, leaving many people injured and damaging properties.

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RSS has evolved into a respected global outfit: Maha Guv

RSS has evolved into a respected global outfit: Maha Guv

20 Jun 2025 | 12:58 PM

Mumbai, June 20 (UNI) Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan said that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), which was founded in 1925, has evolved into a respected global organisation, with branches across many countries, according to a statement issued here on Friday.

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Maha to host India's first Google AI startup hub in landmark deal

Maha to host India's first Google AI startup hub in landmark deal

20 Jun 2025 | 12:38 PM

MUMBAI, June 20 (UNI) Maharashtra’s Artificial Intelligence startups will gain global market access through a strategic partnership with Google, officials said here on Friday .

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Maha district treasury office launches one-stop digital portal for govt stakeholders

20 Jun 2025 | 11:56 AM

Latur (Maharashtra), June 20 (UNI) The Latur district treasury office in Maharashtra has launched a comprehensive blog (https://laturtreasuryoffice.blogspot.com) to streamline information access for government departments, pensioners, and financial officers.

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IMD issues yellow alert for Mumbai, Kokan region

IMD issues yellow alert for Mumbai, Kokan region

20 Jun 2025 | 11:16 AM

Mumbai, June 20 (UNI) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday issued a yellow alert in Mumbai and the Kokan region in Maharashtra.

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Crane and truck collide in Mumbai, massive traffic jam on busy highway

Crane and truck collide in Mumbai, massive traffic jam on busy highway

20 Jun 2025 | 11:16 AM

Mumbai, June 20 (UNI) A crane and truck collided at Aarey Bridge in Mumbai's Goregaon area on Friday morning, leading to major traffic disruption on the busy Western Express Highway (WEH) during peak hours.

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International Yoga Day to be celebrated in Gujarat’s Vadnagar

International Yoga Day to be celebrated in Gujarat’s Vadnagar

20 Jun 2025 | 7:52 AM

Gandhinagar, June 19 (UNI) The 11th International Yoga Day celebrations will be held in Vadnagar, the birthplace of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on June 21. The state-level ceremony will take place at Sharmistha Lake in Vadnagar, with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel leading the event.

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Maha: Twenty passengers on board ST bus injured in road accident in Satara

Maha: Twenty passengers on board ST bus injured in road accident in Satara

19 Jun 2025 | 10:22 PM

Satara, June 19 (UNI) Twenty passengers were injured after a state transport bus collided with a roadside tree on the Dhebewadi-Patan road in this district of western Maharashtra on Thursday.

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Mideast conflict poses oil shock threat to Indian economy: VBA chief

19 Jun 2025 | 7:58 PM

Mumbai, June 19 (UNI) Veteran politician Prakash Ambedkar on Thursday cautioned that India faces significant economic vulnerability from the escalating Israel-Iran conflict, urging immediate government intervention to mitigate oil market disruptions.

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BJP leader Narayan Rane slams Uddhav, wishes Eknath Shinde on Shiv Sena anniversary

19 Jun 2025 | 7:55 PM

Mumbai, Jun 19 (UNI) BJP leader Narayan Rane on Thursday criticised Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief Uddhav Thackeray on the occasion of the party's anniversary while extending his wishes to Eknath Shinde.

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Maha: One more victim of local train accident dies, another on ventilator

19 Jun 2025 | 7:14 PM

Mumbai, June 19 (UNI) The death toll from the June nine suburban train accident near Mumbra railway station climbed to five on Thursday after 51-year-old Anil More succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment at a private hospital, an official said on Thursday.

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Death toll in Mumbra train accident rises to 5, one victim critical

19 Jun 2025 | 7:12 PM

Mumbai, June 19 (UNI) The death toll from the June 9 suburban train accident near Mumbra station has risen to five, with 51-year-old Anil More succumbing to his injuries at a private hospital on Thursday morning.

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