A 62-year-old woman fractured her hand after an autorickshaw driver allegedly pushed her onto the road during a fare dispute in Maharashtra's Thane district. As reported by news agency PTI, the incident took place on Tuesday, when victim Riza Joseph and her relatives were returning from Kasturi Plaza in the Dombivali area to their place at Davadi, an official said. While the auto driver initially quoted Rs 120, upon reaching the destination, he started demanding Rs 160. Despite the complainant paying the inflated amount, the driver allegedly began verbally abusing the passengers, claiming they had misled him about the exact distance. When the incident started to ignite, the son of Joseph's tenant tried to calm the driver, but the accused started beating him. However, when Joseph attempted to intervene, the auto driver allegedly pushed the elderly woman with such force that she fell onto the pavement, resulting in a fracture to her left hand, the official said. Following the victim’s statement from hospital, the Manpada police have registered a case against the auto driver, reported PTI. Thane court acquits two men in 2002 train robbery case In a different scenario, a court in Maharashtra's Thane district has acquitted two men in a 2002 train robbery case. The court, while passing the orders, noted that the prosecution had failed to examine even a single material witness over the past two decades. In a judgement delivered on February 9, Additional Sessions Judge P R Ashturkar held that there was "absolutely nothing on record" to indicate the involvement of the accused, Shaikh Babu, alias Chhota Babu Shaikh Pyare, and Shaikh Ayub Shaikh Yusuf, reported PTI. As per the prosecution, the accused persons allegedly robbed a woman passenger on board the Chalukya Express on July 24, 2002, near Kalyan. Following the accusations, the court recorded that despite repeated attempts, no prosecution witness could be traced. The court stated, "There is absolutely nothing on record which would even remotely indicate the involvement and active participation of the accused in the said matter," as per PTI. Only one witness, a police constable tasked with serving summons, was examined, who deposed that the witnesses were untraceable. The district court acquitted both accused, saying keeping the matter lingering would be a futile exercise without any outcome. (With inputs from PTI)
12 February,2026 03:16 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentThe Bombay High Court on Thursday made it clear that it will not hear fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya’s petitions challenging the Fugitive Economic Offenders (FEO) Act unless he returns to India. A bench of Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad said Mallya must first clarify whether he is willing to come back. “You have to come back… if you cannot come back then we cannot hear this plea,” the court said as per PTI reports. Court seeks clear stand from Mallya Mallya, who has been living in the UK since 2016, has filed two petitions before the High Court. One challenges the order declaring him a fugitive economic offender, and the other questions the constitutional validity of the 2018 FEO Act. The court posted the matter for further hearing on February 18 and said it was giving Mallya another opportunity to state clearly if he is ready to return to India. “We may have to record that you are avoiding the process of the court. You cannot take benefit of the proceedings. In all fairness to you, we are not dismissing the petition but giving you another opportunity,” the bench observed. The court had taken a similar stand during the previous hearing in December 2025 and had asked Mallya’s lawyer to clarify his position. On Thursday, the bench directed Mallya to file an affidavit clearly stating whether he would return to India. “When will you come? You have already argued that you are entitled to a hearing without your physical presence in a court of law. But first file an affidavit clearly stating so,” Chief Justice Chandrashekhar said. Senior counsel Amit Desai, appearing for Mallya, argued that there are judgments which allow such petitions to be heard even if the petitioner is not physically present in court. Centre opposes Mallya’s plea Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Centre, opposed the plea. He said Mallya cannot challenge the provisions of the FEO Act after being declared a fugitive under it. “He can come to India first and then it can be seen whether he is liable or not liable to pay. He cannot not trust the law of the country,” Mehta argued as per PTI reports. Mehta also informed the court that extradition proceedings against Mallya in London were in their final stages. He suggested that Mallya may have filed the petitions anticipating his possible extradition. The solicitor general further said that in his affidavit, Mallya has claimed that banks were wrong to demand money from him. Background Mallya, 70, is facing multiple cases in India related to fraud and money laundering. He was declared a Fugitive Economic Offender in January 2019 by a special court under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). He is accused of defaulting on several loan repayments and left India in March 2016. His properties in India have already been attached by enforcement agencies, his lawyer told the court. For now, the High Court has made it clear that it will not proceed with hearing his petitions unless he gives a clear statement about returning to India. (With PTI Inputs)
12 February,2026 02:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) faction has expressed strong anger after some of its corporators in Chandrapur supported the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the recent mayoral election. Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut said the move went directly against clear instructions given by party chief Uddhav Thackeray. He described the development as a “betrayal” of the party’s long political struggle against the BJP. “Alliance with BJP is a sin” Speaking to reporters, Raut made it clear that the party would not accept any understanding with the BJP. “For years, we have fought against them. To compromise now for the sake of power is unacceptable to me and the majority of our party,” he said. He added that joining hands with the BJP would be a “sin” that the people of Maharashtra would not forgive. Raut stressed that even though the BJP is currently in power, Shiv Sena (UBT) would not accept the “stigma” of compromising for short-term gains. He also warned that if there is to be any alliance in Chandrapur, those who “betrayed” the party must first face action. Raut pointed to internal problems within the Congress, an ally in the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), as one of the reasons behind the political shift in Chandrapur. He said that despite discussions with senior leaders such as MP Pratibha Dhanorkar and Congress Legislature Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar, two factions within the Congress failed to reach a final agreement. “The Congress needed to engage more seriously with our corporators and Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi members. Unfortunately, two factions within the Congress could not reach a consensus until the very end,” Raut said. According to him, this lack of coordination created a political vacuum at the local level, which led some corporators to support the BJP. He said the state Congress leadership, including president Harshwardhan Sapkal, should reflect on what happened. Corporators to be called to Mumbai Raut said Uddhav Thackeray is closely monitoring the situation. The corporators who supported the BJP are likely to be called to Mumbai within the next two or three days. After discussions with them, the party will take a final decision on whether to withdraw support or take disciplinary action. Raut compared the situation in Chandrapur to earlier political tensions seen in Kalyan-Dombivli involving the MNS and other parties, suggesting that local issues had once again created trouble for the alliance. “There is only one Uddhav Thackeray” Raut repeated that Uddhav Thackeray’s stand against the BJP remains firm, especially after the split in the original Shiv Sena. “Uddhav Thackeray’s orders for Chandrapur were clear: do not bring these ‘thieves’ to power,” he said. He also dismissed speculation that his remarks were aimed at party legislator Varun Sardesai. “Just as there is only one Balasaheb, there is only one Uddhav Thackeray. No matter how big a leader becomes, the chief’s order is final,” Raut stated. The party is now waiting for the upcoming meetings in Mumbai, after which a final decision on the Chandrapur issue is expected. (With PTI Inputs)
12 February,2026 02:37 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA court in Maharashtra's Thane district has acquitted two men in a 2002 train robbery case. The court, while passing the orders, noted that the prosecution had failed to examine even a single material witness over the past two decades. In a judgement delivered on February 9, Additional Sessions Judge P R Ashturkar held that there was "absolutely nothing on record" to indicate the involvement of the accused, Shaikh Babu, alias Chhota Babu Shaikh Pyare, and Shaikh Ayub Shaikh Yusuf, reported PTI. As per the prosecution, the accused persons allegedly robbed a woman passenger on board the Chalukya Express on July 24, 2002, near Kalyan. Following the accusations, the court recorded that despite repeated attempts, no prosecution witness could be traced. The court stated, "There is absolutely nothing on record which would even remotely indicate the involvement and active participation of the accused in the said matter," as per PTI. Only one witness, a police constable tasked with serving summons, was examined, who deposed that the witnesses were untraceable. The district court acquitted both accused, saying keeping the matter lingering would be a futile exercise without any outcome. Thane court acquits three men in 2017 explosives case In a different scenario, a court in Maharashtra's Thane district had also acquitted three men accused of conspiring to cause harm using explosives hidden in a vehicle in 2017, citing a lack of eyewitnesses and the prosecution’s failure to establish a clear link between the accused and the seized material. Additional Sessions Judge AS Bhagwat passed the order on January 29, but the order was made available on Wednesday. The case dates back to August 6, 2017, when the police conducted a raid at Gousiya Compound in the Mumbra locality in Thane. Authorities found a bag of explosive powder and nine detonators hidden inside an out-of-use sports utility vehicle (SUV). The prosecution alleged that the accused – Mahinsa Rajesab Ganur, alias Mahesh (57), Shahalam Mehmud Sheikh (49) and Arif Nawabali Khan (40) – had conspired to cause damage to life and property and specifically aimed to harm the landowner, Ismail Mohammed Sheikh. They were charged under sections 286 (negligent conduct with respect to explosive substance) and 120-B (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), along with sections 4 and 5 of the Explosive Substances Act. After spending over two years in custody, they were released on bail in late 2019. (With inputs from PTI)
12 February,2026 01:50 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentResidents of Road No. 14, TPS 3, Bandra West, find themselves back in a construction zone. They are reliving the disruption of last year’s concreting exercise. Months after the stretch was rebuilt between December 2024 and May 2025, stormwater drains are once again being dug up and relaid, to correct earlier misalignment. Locals claim their previous complaints went unaddressed, and now, they are grappling with traffic chaos, missing footpaths, and fears of flooding. Residents speak Lack of intimationJacob D’Souza (name changed) “Last year, we informed the workers about the misalignment, but were told it could not be fixed. There was no major waterlogging, so we let it go. This year, without any prior notice, the drains were dug up again. We only found out after asking the workers.” Portion of the recently concreted stretch reopened “We leave for work in the morning and return to traffic chaos in the evening. The drain work started two to three days ago. We are glad the mistake is being corrected, but why were our earlier complaints ignored?” Resident Katrreena Sunnil Purswani Water stagnation fears D’Souza further said: “Water has stagnated in all three drains, including sewage and storm water drains, likely due to construction debris. Our building has faced flooding during heavy monsoon rains before. If this is not cleared, we could face the same situation again.” Missing footpaths Ongoing work on Road No. 14 as residents flag lack of prior intimation. PICS/SHADAB KHAN A member of the Advanced Locality Management group, requesting anonymity “Under the 2016 Pedestrian First policy and the 2023 Universal Footpath policy, footpaths are part of the transport system. But most of this road has no footpaths. We were told they would be built after the road work. That has not happened.” Access issuesKatrreena Sunnil PurswaNi, resident Construction debris and reopened drains along the Bandra West stretch undergoing corrective work “Slopes leading into buildings were broken during construction and have not been rebuilt. Because there was no prior notice, residents could not move their cars. Even now, taking vehicles out is difficult, so larger cars are parked on the road.” She added, “We just need prior intimation. The lack of it disrupts daily life.” What happened >> Concreting carried out: December 2024 to May 2025>> Residents noticed stormwater drains were misaligned and laid in the middle of the road>> Existing side drains were already clogged and unusable>> Complaints last year allegedly saw no corrective action>> This year, the contractor has taken up work on the remaining half of the road. Residents say the stormwater drains are being dug up and redone BMC response Abhijit Bangar, the additional municipal commissioner, said the improvement of 14th Road, Bandra West, from 30th Road to 33rd Road is being carried out through contractor M/s NCC Ltd.Work commenced: December 1, 2024Tentative completion: March 31, 2026 Bangar said lapses were found during execution and the contractor and Quality Monitoring Agency were penalised as per terms of contract. The stormwater drain rectification and remaining road work are being carried out by same contractor at no extra cost to the BMC.
12 February,2026 01:09 PM IST | Mumbai | Madhulika Ram KavatturMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated India's first 'musical road' as part of the Mumbai Coastal Road on the northbound stretch from Marine Drive to Worli on Wednesday morning. Melody Road: India’s First ‘Singing Road’ Debuts in Mumbai! Inaugurated the ‘Melody Road’ stretch from Amarsons Garden to Breach Candy on the Dharmaveer, Swarajyarakshak Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Mumbai Coastal Road (South) today. As India's first-ever Melody Road, this… https://t.co/ugJd9MzYvH — Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) February 11, 2026 As part of the project, motorists will be able to hear musical notes after exiting the northbound tunnel, as special rumble strips or grooves have been laid along the lane next to the median over a 500-metre stretch. #WATCH | Mumbai | Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the ‘Melody Road’ stretch from Amarsons Garden to Breach Candy on the Dharmaveer, Swarajyarakshak Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Mumbai Coastal Road (South). https://t.co/4oCF4urV5j pic.twitter.com/2WpHqSlHvW — ANI (@ANI) February 12, 2026 When vehicles pass over the grooves at a speed of around 70–80 kmph, ‘Jai Ho’ from the film Slumdog Millionaire can be heard inside the vehicle due to the friction between the tyres and the road. Fadnavis also took a drive on the coastal road as part of the inauguration. Speaking on the occasion, he said the concept was first implemented in Hungary. “This is the first time such a road has been built in India using Hungarian technology.” Signboards have been installed inside the tunnel at distances of 500 metres, 100 metres, and 60 metres to alert motorists approaching the grooves.
12 February,2026 11:39 AM IST | Mumbai | Eshanpriya MSAfter the first session of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) newly elected 227-member general body on Wednesday (February 11), to elect Ritu Tawde as Mumbai's Mayor and Sanjay Ghodi as the Deputy Mayor, the general body is likely to meet next on February 16, Monday. Members of BMC's statutory committees will be decided in this meeting of the General Body, including the Standing Committee, which approves all projects and other expenditure above Rs 1 crore; the Improvements Committee, in charge of approving infrastructure and land development projects; the Education Committee; and the BEST Committee. According to a tentative schedule, dates decided for the formation and special meetings of all committees are: February 20: Standing Committee and Education Committee are to meet and elect the respective chairpersons. February 23: Improvement and BEST committees to meet and elect their respective Chairpersons March 5, 6, 9: Ward committees to meet March 12, 13, 14: Special Committees to meet and elect their respective Chairpersons (Work Committee, Public Health, Markets and Gardens, Women and Child, Law) Budget: According to the tentative schedule, BMC is likely to present its budget at a meeting of the standing committee on February 25.
12 February,2026 11:39 AM IST | Mumbai | Eshanpriya MSA temporary mining licence issued for the extraction of soil, stone and murum in Manpada, Thane, has drawn objections from the Forest Department, which says the approval violates Eco Sensitive Zone (ESZ) norms around Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP). The Thane tehsildar granted the licence on December 20, 2025, permitting Siddharth Narayan Tangdi of Chitalsar Manpada to extract 500 brass of material across 7.38 hectares in Manpada village, Thane taluka. On December 23, 2025, SGNP the deputy director (North) wrote to the district collector objecting to the permission, stating that mining is a prohibited activity within the notified Eco Sensitive Zone. The letter warned that if excavation is carried out, the officer who granted the approval would be held personally responsible. In a February 6 letter, the deputy conservator of forests, Thane, sought immediate cancellation of the licence, stating it violates the 2016 Central Government Eco Sensitive Zone notification around SGNP. Stalin D from NGO Vanashakti said, "This permission is downright illegal and if not revoked immediately, we will initiate legal proceedings against the officer concerned. Mining inside ESZ is a strictly prohibited activity and the revenue department must be aware of this basic rule . This business of temporary permissions is also absurd If the damage to the environment is permanent how can the permissions be temporary. We will demand and enquiry into the entire issue." What the ESZ notification says >> The final Eco Sensitive Zone notification issued by the Central Government on December 5, 2016, classifies activities in the designated zone as prohibited, regulated or promoted. >> Mining is listed as a prohibited activity within the Eco Sensitive Area of Sanjay Gandhi National Park.>> The notification also identifies Survey No. 59/A/1/1 at Manpada, Thane, as forest land within the Eco Sensitive Zone. What is ESZ? Eco Sensitive Zones act as critical buffer areas, like a shock absorber for protected regions such as SGNP, which lies in the Western Ghats biogeographic zone and hosts endangered species. Mining and similar activities that cause pollution or habitat destruction are barred, with no exception for temporary permits. Monitoring committee structure As per the 2016 notification: >> The municipal commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation is the ex officio chairperson.>> The deputy conservator of forests, Thane, is the member secretary.>> The panel comprises 11 members from various departments, including the Sub Divisional Officer from the Revenue Department, Thane. Key details at a glance Licence issued: December 20, 2025Location: Manpada, Thane talukaArea: 7.38 hectaresQuantity permitted: 500 brassObjection raised: December 23, 2025Cancellation sought: February 6, 2026 What is 500 brass? Five hundred brass roughly translates to 90 to 200 truckloads, depending on the size of the vehicles used. Expert Speaks Rohit Joshi, environmentalistThis temporary mining licence for soil, stone, and murum extraction is a clear violation of ESZ norms around SGNP. The forest department’s objection is justified. Commercial mining, including stone quarrying, is explicitly listed as a prohibited activity. Concerns over BMC’s draft zonal master plan for SGNP’s 60 sq km ESZ, which proposes regulated development, already raise fears of fragmentation of forests, lakes and tribal lands. Approving this licence sets a dangerous precedent, prioritising short-term gains over Mumbai’s last major green cover. The licence must be revoked immediately, with stricter enforcement and public consultation to protect the ESZ.
12 February,2026 11:00 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet JadhavMumbai’s newly elected Mayor Ritu Tawde, a BJP corporator, said removing illegal Bangladeshi hawkers from footpaths will be among her priorities, stating that public spaces must be reclaimed for tax-paying citizens, senior citizens and women. She said the issue will be raised in her first meeting with the civic administration, and officials will be directed to act against those operating without valid documents. Deputy Mayor Sanjay Ghadi (third from left in right frame) at the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation headquarters “We will create hawking and non-hawking zones across the city. There will be signage indicating non-hawking zones. Places will be found for hawkers who have valid papers. My letters have gone to the departments concerned to pay attention to the issue. Regarding the illegal Bangladeshi hawkers, I am going to ensure we take strict action against them,” she added. “The state government has been doing this work. We are visiting areas. When we ask for an ID card or an Aadhaar card, we realise that the cards are fake.” Tawde said an enquiry has begun in the N ward. “Officials have been notified, as most cases has been found in the area. Everything will be checked,” she added. Teen sawaal with the mayor After her first address to the 227-member general body, the mayor outlined her priorities, including footpaths, health infrastructure, and active field presence. She described Mumbai as cosmopolitan and inclusive, while identifying herself as a Marathi mayor. “My electoral ward, 132, has a demographic dominated by Gujarati-speaking citizens. Yet they came out in large numbers and voted for me, a Marathi-speaking woman. This has always been the spirit of Mumbai.” Mayor Ritu Tawde of BJP with Deputy Mayor Sanjay Ghadi of Shiv Sena at the BMC. PICS/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI Do you have a 100-day plan like the chief minister?I will meet with all the officers concerned with the civic administration and take periodic reviews. Health and education are my top priorities. I want to ensure that the Rajawadi Hospital is upgraded to a state-of-the-art facility, and can be compared to AIIMS in Delhi. Safeguarding the issues of the Marathi manoos is also my priority. To restart Marathi schools that are closing down, we will rope in the CBSE Board as well. How will you work with a strong Opposition?The way they behaved in the House today [Wednesday] shows their sensitivity towards women. But instead of operating the House, they are more concerned about creating chaos. My topic was for Mumbai, and I expected them to listen calmly. But their focus was on how to stop the mayor from speaking. However, I completed my speech respectfully. Every ward is 40,000 to 60,000 people. Citizens have stood in line for four to five hours and elected them. Citizens have shown faith in elected representatives. The Opposition should consider how they want to be viewed by their electorate. As the mayor of Mumbai, I aim to ensure I preside over the house in a neutral way, without causing and tolerating commotion, respecting the Opposition and considering their views as well. What work will BMC undertake for monsoon preparedness?I have taken charge today; you will see that I am on the field tomorrow. Apart from my mayoral duties in the general body and in the BMC headquarters, I am committed to doing my duty as an elected representative of the people of my constituency. I want to focus on hospitals, conduct surprise visits and ensure all facilities are in place. Also, there are no footpaths in several parts of the suburbs, causing a lot of problems for senior citizens. This will remain another focus area. Focus areas >> N ward flagged for higher instances>> Document verification underway>> Signage for hawking and non-hawking zones planned
12 February,2026 10:33 AM IST | Mumbai | Eeshanpriya MSMumbai woke up to a cold Thursday morning with the minimum temperature dropping to 20 degrees Celsius, 2.5 degrees Celsius below normal, according to the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) latest weather update. Mumbai is likely to witness "mainly clear skies in the city and suburbs," the weather bureau stated in its latest update, issued at 8 am. The temperatures are expected to range between 19 degrees Celsius and 33 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, according to the Centre's SAMEER app, Mumbai's overall air quality index (AQI) stood at 115 on Thursday morning, placing it in the ‘moderate’ category. Pollution levels varied significantly across locations, with Bandra Kurla Complex recording an AQI of 137, Borivali East 120, Andheri East 142, Chembur 117, Deonar 146, Kandivali East 117, and Kurla 118. All these areas reported AQI in the ‘moderate’ category, while Colaba (80), Bandra East (94), Mulund West (81), and Powai (77) were in the 'good' category. On Wednesday, Mumbai’s AQI was 121, continuing to remain in the ‘moderate’ category. However, on Monday, the air quality was 'good', as the AQI stood at 99. According to the Centre, Mumbai's current AQI can cause breathing discomfort for people with lung disorders, asthma, or heart diseases. Delhi's air quality remains ‘poor’ with AQI at 209 The air quality in the national capital remained in the 'poor' category on Thursday morning, with the air quality index (AQI) recorded at 209 around 7 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), news agency ANI reported. A day earlier, the AQI was 294, classified as 'poor'. On Tuesday, it stood at 267 at 7 am, according to CPCB. Meanwhile, the national capital recorded a temperature of 13.6 degrees Celsius around 7 am, with humidity at 88 per cent, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Mundka recorded an AQI of 275, followed by Shadipur (236), Nehru Nagar (249), Rohini (238), Bawana (263), Jahangirpuri (246), Wazirpur (259), Ashok Vihar (229), Narela (240), Vivek Vihar (228), Pusa (257), Sirifort (277), and Chandani Chowk (167). Sri Aurobindo Marg recorded the AQI at 159, with other areas including Lodhi Road (164), Major Dhyan Chand Stadium (186), Mandir Marg (166), IIT Delhi (158), Aya Nagar (168), and IGI Airport (165) reporting comparatively better air quality. As per AQI classification, a reading between 0 and 50 is 'good', 51 to 100 ‘satisfactory’, 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor', and 401 to 500 'severe'. A day earlier, several areas of the city experienced smog, raising concerns among residents. (With ANI inputs)
12 February,2026 10:31 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentLeaders from the two NCP factions took indirect digs at each other on Tuesday, exposing growing internal tensions. NCP, Sharad Pawar faction, MLA Rohit Pawar claimed that Sunetra Pawar was made to take oath as Maharashtra’s deputy chief minister against her wishes, in haste, just four days after the plane crash in which Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died on January 28. Rohit’s remarks are being seen as a veiled attack on leaders close to the late Ajit Pawar, who are allegedly accused of opposing a merger of the two NCP factions. Stung by the comments, the Ajit Pawar-led NCP hit back with an indirect counter. State NCP president Sunil Tatkare questioned why some leaders began speaking about a merger between the two factions on the very day of the plane crash. Before Ajit Pawar’s demise, the two NCP factions had come together for the local body elections in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad, fuelling speculation about a formal merger. However, before talks could progress, Ajit Pawar died in the Baramati crash. Following the incident, NCP patriarch Sharad Pawar had said that the two factions were set to reunite, with an official announcement expected today. Rohit Pawar has postponed a press conference, where he is expected to elaborate on the proposed merger. In a social media post, he said his priority was to focus on the plane crash investigation. Delhi visit Meanwhile, Sunetra was in Delhi on Wednesday, where she is said to have met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. She was accompanied by her sons, Parth and Jay, and senior NCP leaders Praful Patel and Sunil Tatkare. Sunetra is expected to return to Pune to attend a district planning and development committee (DPDC) meeting, likely today. She is the guardian minister of Pune and Beed, districts previously overseen by the late Ajit Pawar.
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