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11 more dead Maoists found in Maharashtra river; toll reaches 33 (Lead)

The security forces have recovered at least 11 more bodies of suspected Maoists from the Indravati River here early on Tuesday, official sources said.... read..

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Maharashtra Congress asks CM to reduce 'unjust taxes' imposed on fuel prices

Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) President Ashok Chavan urged State Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday to reduce the 'unjust taxes' imposed on fuel prices and to abolish various surcharges imposed by the state government on it. ... read..

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Maharashtra: 37 Naxals gunned down in two encounters

At least 37 Naxals have been killed in Gadchiroli district in two encounters that have taken place in as many days.... read..

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15 dead Maoists fished out of Maharashtra river; toll 37 (Second Lead)

The security forces have recovered at least 15 more bodies of Maoists from the Indravati River here early on Tuesday, taking the toll in the gunfight in the past 48 hours to 37, official sources said.... read..

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US experts train Maharashtra officials in 'value-based public procurement'

The US Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), in partnership with Maharashtra government, launched a three-day workshop to train over 100 local procurement officials on "value-based public procurement practices", an official said here on Tuesday.... read..

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37 Maoists, including 19 women, killed in Maharashtra operations (Roundup)

As many as 19 women, including a commander, are among 37 Maoists gunned down in two pitched battles by the Maharashtra Police in the forests of the state's Gadchiroli in the past 48 hours, eliminating at least four top commanders and virtually shattering ... read..

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Polls for six Maharashtra Legislative Council seats on May 21

The Election Commission on Monday stated that the biennial election to the Maharashtra Legislative Council from six local authorities' constituencies will be held on May 21.... read..

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ECI announces election date for Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday announced the date for the biennial elections in Maharashtra and a by-poll in Andhra Pradesh.... read..

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Nanar refinery project: Maharashtra ruling allies, opposition in ugly spat (Lead)

Maharashtra's ruling Shiv Sena on Monday challenged its coalition ally Bharatiya Janata Party to shift the proposed Nanar refinery complex from the state to Gujarat, even as the latter hit back viciously along with the Opposition to unleash a full-fledged... read..

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EC announces dates for Maharashtra biennial polls, Andhra by-elections

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday announced the dates for the biennial elections in Maharashtra and a by-election in Andhra Pradesh.... read..

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Maharashtra police expecting surrender of Naxalites

Maharashtra Police is expecting that many Naxals will surrender in the coming months.... read..

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Were five Maharashtra legislators on Maoist radar?

A five-member team of Maharashtra legislators who were on a three-day official tour of Gadchiroli district may have been on the radar of Maoists, 16 of whom were gunned on Sunday, authoritative sources said on Monday.... read..

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16 Maoists killed in Maharashtra (Lead)

In the biggest crackdown in four decades in Maharashtra, security forces on Sunday gunned down at least 16 Maoists including some women in Gadchiroli district, an official said.... read..

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Heatwave continues to sweep Maharashtra

Heatwave condition continued to sweep the entire Maharashtra, specially in Vidarbha region, for the the couple of days, registering maximum temperature between 40 and 45 degrees Celsius in numbers of districts across the state. Mumbaikars will also ... read..

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Attempts were made to convince Kia Motors to investment in Maharashtra: Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said that attempts were made to convince Kia Motors to invest in Maharashtra but the company was asking for free land and waiver of capital subsidy. Responding to a question during a press conference on ... read..

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16 Maoists gunned down in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli (Second Lead)

In the biggest crackdown on Maoists in four decades in Maharashtra, security forces on Sunday gunned down at least 16 Maoists, including some women, in the state's Gadchiroli district, an official said.... read..

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14 Maoists killed in Maharashtra

In one of the biggest operations, security forces on Sunday gunned down at least 14 Maoists in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra, an official said.... read..

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Maharashtra: Death toll of Naxals rises to 16

The death toll of Naxals has risen to 16 in the... read..

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Attempts were made to convince Kia Motors to invest in Maharashtra: Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said that attempts were made to convince Kia Motors to invest in Maharashtra but the company was asking for free land and waiver of capital subsidy. Responding to a question during a press conference on ... read..

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Maharashtra: Police kill 13 Naxals in encounter

At least 13 Naxals were gunned down in an encounter with police in Etapalli's Boriya forest area in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra, on Sunday.... read..

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Maharashtra's toy train stations turn green

The four stations of Central Railway's Matheran Hill Railway in Maharashtra's Raigad district have turned "green" with the installation of solar power and wind energy plants, an official said on Friday.... read..

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Maharashtra: Shiv Sena worker found dead in Thane

A Shiv Sena worker was killed and his body was set ablaze on Friday in Maharashtra's Thane city.... read..

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ECI to hold biennial and by-election for Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh

Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday announced the dates for upcoming biennial election for Maharashtra Legislative Council (MLC) and by-election for Andhra Legislative Council (ALC).... read..

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611 tankers quenching parched Maharashtra's thirst

With Maharashtra facing acute water crises, as many as 611 tankers are being used to supply drinking water to 601 villages and 158 hamlets. Last year, during the same period, 373 tankers were pressed into service in 357 villages and 846 hamlets in six d... read..

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Maharashtra's Matheran toy train stations turn 'green'

All four stations en route the famed Toy Train servicing the eco-sensitive hillstation of Matheran in Maharashtra's Raigad district have turned "green" with installation of solar power and wind energy plants, an official said here on Friday.... read..

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Aamir Khan envisions Maharashtra to be drought-free in 5 years

Bollywood star Aamir Khan, who leads NGO Paani Foundation, hopes Maharashtra is drought-free and doesn't need such a platform after the next five years.... read..

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Maharashtra software couple chucks Rs 30 lakh pay packet to open 'tea shop'

This is one couple who decided to give up the comfort zone of fat-pay packets, Rs 30 lakh annualy between them to venture into an unknown realm -- starting a tea shop... read..

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Four Maharashtra villagers attempt suicide in revenue office (Lead)

Four villagers attempted suicide on Thursday by consuming pesticides in a local revenue office in Maharashtra's Parbhani district, an official said. All are out of danger.... read..

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Four Maharashtra villagers attempt suicide in revenue office

Four villagers attempted to commit suicide on Thursday by consuming pesticides in a local revenue office in Maharashtra's Parbhani district, an official said. All are now out of danger.... read..

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NCP to ensure good show by Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti: D P Tripathi

The Sharad Pawar-led NCP is keen to ensure "good show" by Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti (MES) and therefore despite strong support base among Marathi speaking people the Party will not field candidates in Belgaum region, senior party leader D P Tripathi ... read..

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Maharashtra sarpanch held in Goa for illegal possession of revolver

Goa Police on Wednesday arrested a sarpanch hailing from Maharashtra on the charge of illegally possessing a revolver.... read..

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Maharashtra native held for carrying revolver illegally in Goa

Calangute Police in North Goa on Wednesday arrested a 25-year-old man for illegally carrying revolver. According to Calangute Police Station In-charge Police Inspector Jiva Dalvi, information was received about a fighting incident and when police reach... read..

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