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Maharashtra: State in Western India
Maharashtra is a state in the western peninsular region of India occupying a substantial portion of the Deccan Plateau. It is bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west, the Indian states of Karnataka and Goa to the south, Telangana to the southeast and Chhattisgarh to the east, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh to the north, and the Indian union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu to the northwest. Maharashtra is the second-most populous state in India and the fourth-most populous country subdivision globally.

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On farmers' protest, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi says, "The demands that they have requested, the majority of them have been fulfilled by the government. Regarding the remaining demands, concerned..

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Ashok Chavan, Ex Maharashtra CM Joins BJP, Quits Congress | Calls it 'New Beginning' |Oneindia News

Watch as former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Ashok Chavan, makes a significant political move by leaving the Congress party to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). In his declaration, Chavan..

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Journalist Nikhil Wagle's car was attacked in Pune allegedly by BJP workers over defamatory remarks against PM Modi and LK Advani. Opposition condemned the violence. Maharashtra's Deputy CM assured..

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Baba Siddique Ends 48-Year Association with Congress Party, Offers No Explanation | Oneindia News [Video]

Baba Siddique Ends 48-Year Association with Congress Party, Offers No Explanation | Oneindia News

Former Maharashtra state minister Baba Siddique has resigned from the Indian National Congress party after 48 years of association. He served as the MLA for Vandre West Vidhan Sabha Constituency and..

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BJP MLA Opens Fire In Police Station Near Mumbai, Shiv Sena MP injured | Oneindia [Video]

BJP MLA Opens Fire In Police Station Near Mumbai, Shiv Sena MP injured | Oneindia

A shocking incident rocks Maharashtra as a BJP MLA is arrested for attacking a Shiv Sena leader inside a Thane police station. Uncover the details of this political clash that's sending shockwaves..

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