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Uddhav calls meeting of Sena MPs on Monday to discuss presidential poll

Some Shiv Sena MPs had earlier asked the party leadership to support Droupadi Murmu, the nominee of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) at the Centre

Covid-19: Maharashtra sees 2,591 new cases, no death; active count 18,369

Maharashtra on Sunday reported 2,591 new coronavirus positive cases, but did not record any death linked to the infection, the state health department said. With the addition in cases, the overall tally rose to 80,04,024, while the death toll stood at 1,47,976. A total of 2,894 patients recuperated during the day, raising the recovery count to 78,37,679. There are 18,369 active coronavirus cases at present in the state, where the recovery rate is 97.92 per cent and the fatality rate is 1.84 per cent, he said. With 37,113 tests conducted during the day, the overall test count rose to 8,23,82,440. Mumbai reported 399 fresh cases. With this, its overall tally rose to 11,17,873, while the death toll is 19,624. Mumbai division, which comprises the city and its satellite townships, reported 864 new cases, which took its tally to 3,26,743, while the death toll stood at 39,922. Division-wise, Nashik reported 177 new cases, Pune 958 cases, Kolhapur 76 cases, Aurangabad 174 cases, Latur 4

'76 dead in rain-related incidents in Maharashtra so far this monsoon'

Rain-related incidents have claimed the lives of 76 people in Maharashtra during the ongoing monsoon season so far, a report by the state disaster management authorities said on Sunday. Of the total number of deceased, nine persons died on Saturday - four in Wardha district, three in Gadchiroli and one each in Nanded and the coastal Sindhudurg district, it said. As many as 125 animals have perished since June 1 with rains lashing parts of the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in the coastal Konkan region of the state till July 13. Rainfall of 64 mm to 200 mm is expected in the region, the report said. In view of the Met department's prediction, teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been stationed in the costal districts, including state capital Mumbai, it added. In landslide and flood-prone areas of Raigad and Ratnagiri districts, people from vulnerable areas have been shifted to safer locations, the report said. Last

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets people on occasion of Ashadhi Ekadashi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted people on the occasion of Ashadhi Ekadashi, which is observed with particular reverence by followers of Lord Vitthal in Maharashtra.

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde performs 'maha pooja' at Lord Vitthal temple

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde along with his wife performed a 'maha pooja' of Lord Vitthal and Goddess Rukmini at a famous temple in Pandharpur on the occasion of 'Ashadhi Ekadashi'

After EC's nod, new Maha CM to perform pooja at Pandharpur temple tomorrow

there was uncertainty as to whether Shinde, who took over as CM on June 30, would be able to attend the "official pooja" as the model code of conduct for municipal elections has come into force.

Maharashtra cabinet expansion next week after talks with Fadnavis: Shinde

Shinde also dismissed his predecessor Uddhav's call for mid-term polls in Maharashtra and asserted that his government is strong and stable with the support of 164 MLAs, while opposition has only 99.

Maharashtra reports 2,760 Covid-19 cases, 5 deaths; active tally at 18,672

The caseload in the state rose to 80,01,433, and death toll reached 1,47,976. As many as 2,939 patients recovered, taking the tally of recoveries to 78,34,785.

Heavy rains lash 3 Maha districts, communication lost with 128 villages

Apart from Gadchiroli, Hingoli and Nanded districts in the Marathwada region also received heavy showers on Friday and Saturday, the state relief and rehabilitation department said in a bulletin

My govt will complete tenure, to win even next poll: Maharashtra CM Shinde

He said a decision about the expansion of the Maharashtra council of ministers will be taken in Mumbai next week.

Maha rains: CM calls Hingoli collector, gives instructions on evacuation

Heavy rains had caused the Asna river in Hingoli, some 570 kilometres from here, to swell, with water entering villages and damaging crops.

Shinde, Fadnavis call on President Kovind, Rajnath; to meet PM Modi

The meetings followed lengthy deliberations over the power-sharing arrangement in Maharashtra between the BJP and the Shinde-led faction of the Shiv Sena at the residence of Home Minister Amit Shah

Flooding in Maharashtra's 2 villages after rain, residents being shifted

Residents of two villages in Hingoli district of Maharashtra are being shifted to safety after heavy rainfall in the region caused flooding in Asana river, officials said on Saturday

Maharashtra leads states with 13,541 govt-recognised startups: DPIIT data

Total number of approved startups at 73,205; Maharashtra's share is 18%

Four workers die of electrocution in Maharashtra's Aurangabad district

Four contractual workers engaged in a power project died from electrocution on Friday in a village in Aurangabad district of central Maharashtra, police said.

Quash Governor's decision to invite Shinde to be Maha CM: Sena plea in SC

The plea submitted that the Governor cannot recognise rebel MLAs as a political party as that would ring a death knell on the working of a multi-party democracy.

Maharashtra reports 2,944 new Covid cases, 7 deaths; active tally at 18,851

The fresh Covid-19 deaths were reported from Mumbai, Vasai-Virar (two each), Thane, Raigad and Aurangabad (one each).

Maharashtra reports 2,678 new Covid cases in a day; active tally at 19,413

Maharashtra on Thursday recorded 2,678 new coronavirus cases and eight pandemic-related deaths, the state health department said. The state also reported 20 new infections of BA.2.75 subvariant of Omicron, the official release said. On Wednesday, Maharashtra had reported 3,142 coronavirus cases and seven fatalities. The caseload in the state rose to 79,95,729, and death toll reached 1,47,964. New cases of BA.2.75 were found in the Nagpur division which comprises Nagpur, Bhandara, Gondia, Chandrapur and Wardha districts. These cases came to light from the testing of samples collected between June 15 to July 5. With this, the tally of BA.2.75 infections detected in the state reached 30. Of 20 new BA. 2.75 cases, 11 are men and nine women. One patient is below the age of 18 years, nine are in the age group of 19-25 years, six in the age group of 25 to 50 years and four are above 60. As many as 17 of the 20 patients were vaccinated. All these patients were either asymptomatic or

Heavy rains lash Thane, water-logging near CM Eknath Shinde's house

Heavy overnight rains caused flooding at various places in Maharashtra's Thane district and also led to water-logging around Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's residence in the city

358 new Covid-19 cases in Thane, zero deaths; active tally at 3,455

With the addition of the latest cases on Wednesday, the district currently has 3,455 active Covid-19 cases