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Eknath Shinde dismissed merger talks between Shiv Sena factions, stating his group upholds Bal Thackeray's Hindutva ideology and has public support, evidenced by electoral wins. This comes amid speculation fueled by remarks from leaders within both factions and the ruling alliance. Sanjay Raut countered, asserting Uddhav Thackeray leads the 'real Shiv Sena'.

Juhu Police have filed an FIR against three individuals for making derogatory and abusive comments on BJP MP Ameet Satam's social media posts. The complaint, lodged by corporator Anish Makwani, details abusive remarks on Instagram videos and abusive texts received via WhatsApp. The FIR was registered on May 30.

JEE Advanced 2026 results are out, with 56,880 candidates qualifying for IIT admissions. Shubham Kumar from IIT Delhi zone topped the exam, while Aarohi Deshpande secured the top rank among female candidates. The IIT Delhi zone dominated the top three positions, highlighting the exam's intense competition. Qualified students are urged to participate in JoSAA counselling.

Veteran playback singer Suman Kalyanpur has passed away at the age of 89. Her death, following that of Asha Bhosle, marks a significant loss for Indian music. Kalyanpur's melodious voice enriched Hindi, Marathi, and other regional music, leaving behind immortal songs that resonated with generations.

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Mumbai Fire Brigade is set to acquire a 104-meter turntable ladder, its tallest yet, to combat fires in the city's increasing high-rises. This procurement, nearly a decade after their last major ladder acquisition, aims to enhance response times and rescue capabilities. The new equipment will bolster operations, especially for incidents in tall buildings where current resources face travel time challenges.

Vasai's traditional water system, its ancient ponds called bavkhals, is systematically disappearing as land values soar. These vital waterbodies, crucial for groundwater recharge and local supply, are being illegally reclaimed and built upon, leading to increased water scarcity and environmental degradation.

Delhi Police's arrest of terror suspects has revealed a Mumbai underworld link, with Muddasar Hussain Sayyed, alias Munna Jhingada, a Dawood Ibrahim operative, allegedly handling the module. Jhingada's past includes a failed assassination attempt on Chhota Rajan in Bangkok, leading to his imprisonment and a protracted legal battle over his nationality before his handover to Pakistan.