A major political controversy has erupted in Maharashtra after Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut released a video allegedly showing Eknath Shinde’s Shiva Sena MLA and state minister Sanjay Shirsat with a large stash of cash at his residence. The video has triggered sharp reactions and added to the ongoing political tensions within the state just a day after Shirsat received a notice from the Income Tax Department.
More than 600 people have died in the devastating floods in Nepal, while around 2,500 people are still missing. Among those missing are 537 foreign nationals, including 320 Indians. Rescue and recovery operations continue across the flood-hit areas as authorities also remain alert to the possibility of further danger.
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Maratha reservation movement leader Manoj Jarange Patil on Saturday once again given a big ultimatum to the government and said that if the demands of the Maratha community are not resolved by September 12, the Maratha community will march towards Mumbai. Jarange Patil said the government was trying to reduce the limits and scope of the agitation, but “however the Marathas are not hiding and will show up.”
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