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Locals' drive against robot parking tower gains speed

SAVE HERITAGE MATUNGA | Signature campaign receives 100 endorsements in two days; BMC gets seven days to publicise feasibility report, hold public session

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December 07, 2024
Three bulls die from racing injuries; activists file FIR
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Three bulls die from racing injuries; activists file FIR

Participants often force animals to run by striking them

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December 07, 2024
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Ultra to mark Vijay Diwas

In commemoration of Vijay Diwas, the Army on Friday held 'Vijay Diwas Ultra Marathon' to pay tribute to the sacrifice by the armed forces in the 1971 operation, the defence ministry said.

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December 07, 2024
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Cheating case against director

The metropolitan magistrate court has directed the Bandra police to file an FIR against director Ali Abbas Zafar, co-producer Himanshu Mehra and others for allegedly duping producer Vashu Bhagnani during the making of 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' movie.

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December 07, 2024
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Nothing amiss in death of teen accused: HC

The Bombay High Court (HC) on Friday observed that the demise of 18-year-old Anuj Thapan, an accused in the firing outside actor Salman Khan's residence, does not appear to be a custodial death.

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December 07, 2024
180 years of healing history at JJ Hospital
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180 years of healing history at JJ Hospital

To celebrate 180 years of teaching and healing, Sir JJ Hospital has opened a museum to showcase its rich medical heritage.

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December 07, 2024
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HC raps cops over probe into woman's complaint

The 53-year-old alleges that bank's relationship manager siphoned off ₹3 crore from her account

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December 07, 2024
Dept head responsible too: Prosecution
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Dept head responsible too: Prosecution

While the trial is yet to begin in the 2019 case of Dr Payal Tadvi, who ended her life due to alleged caste-based harassment, the prosecution has sought to implicate her department head Dr Ching Ling.

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December 07, 2024
Mysterious spray makes Pushpa audience sick
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Mysterious spray makes Pushpa audience sick

OFF-SCRIPT | The night show had to be halted briefly as the audience complained of coughing, throat irritation, vomiting

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December 07, 2024
A PILGRIMAGE TO CHAITYABHOOMI
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A PILGRIMAGE TO CHAITYABHOOMI

MAHAPARINIRVAN DIWAS | Lakhs converge at Dr Ambedkar's memorial at Shivaji Park to pay tributes

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December 07, 2024
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822 farmer suicides in Marathwada

More than 800 farmer suicides have been reported in 2024 in the eight districts of Marathwada region, with compensation being given in 303 cases, while inquiry is pending for 314, an official said on Friday.

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December 07, 2024
A journey across all tiger reserves in the country
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A journey across all tiger reserves in the country

The exhibition will be held at Jehangir Art Gallery from Dec 11 to 15

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December 07, 2024
Former minister Pichad no more
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Former minister Pichad no more

Former minister Madhukar Pichad, 84, passed away on Friday at a hospital in Nashik following a prolonged illness.

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December 07, 2024
Diminished Cong yet to appoint its leader in House
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Diminished Cong yet to appoint its leader in House

So shaken is the Congress in its crushing defeat in the Assembly elections that the party has not yet nominated anybody to lead the group of MLAs in the House when the special session of the state legislature begins on Saturday.

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December 07, 2024
Kalidas Kolambkar takes oath as pro-tem Speaker
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Kalidas Kolambkar takes oath as pro-tem Speaker

Senior BJP MLA Kalidas Kolambkar on Friday took oath as pro-tem speaker of the Maharashtra legislative assembly, a day ahead of the special session of the newly-elected house.

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December 07, 2024
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Teargas stops farmers' march, 'jatha' to follow

Farmers halted their \"Delhi chalo\" protest foot-march for the day on Friday after several farmers were injured in the teargas shelling by Haryana police at Shambhu border near here Friday evening.

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December 07, 2024
Centre to voice stand on Rahul 'citizenship'
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Centre to voice stand on Rahul 'citizenship'

We will see what their (Centre) stand is and will then seek their response if we want.

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December 07, 2024
Taslima on Bangla enemy syndrome
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Taslima on Bangla enemy syndrome

Exiled Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen sharply criticized the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government on Friday for its treatment of minorities following the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

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December 07, 2024
Soros funded Rahul Yatra?
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Soros funded Rahul Yatra?

Lok Sabha adjourned twice - once over Congress protest on Adani issue, and then over commotion caused by Nishikant Dubey's allegations against Rahul Gandhi

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December 07, 2024
Din over House front-row seats
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Din over House front-row seats

Congress has raised concerns over the allocation of front-row seats in Parliament, accusing the BJP-led central government of deviating from the agreed formula.

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December 07, 2024
Cash-on-seat ruckus in RS
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Cash-on-seat ruckus in RS

COMMOTION | I only carry one ₹500 note when I go to the Rajya Sabha, says Cong MP

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December 07, 2024
Drones on Bangla border as Misri packs for Dhaka
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Drones on Bangla border as Misri packs for Dhaka

India on Friday announced that Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will travel to Dhaka on December 9, a visit that comes amid strained ties with Bangladesh over attacks on minorities, including Hindus.

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December 07, 2024
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Model dies in Bandra mishap

A 25-year-old woman tragically lost her life in a collision in Bandra West on Thursday.

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December 07, 2024
RBI inflation fixation persists
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RBI inflation fixation persists

Key rates unchanged at 6.5% but reduction in CRR will result in liquidity infusion of Rs 1.16 lakh crore

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December 07, 2024
Shinde may not make it Home
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Shinde may not make it Home

Shortly after being sworn in, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that his cabinet would be expanded before the winter session of the state legislature scheduled for December 16 in Nagpur.

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December 07, 2024
AJIT, KIN OFF THE HOOK IN BENAMI CASE
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AJIT, KIN OFF THE HOOK IN BENAMI CASE

A day after taking oath as the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra, NCP chief Ajit Pawar obtained a significant relief from the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal in the Benami Property Transactions case.

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December 07, 2024
Hindutva-cum-development
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Hindutva-cum-development

FIRST-HAND | Fadnavis underscores the compatibility of his twin agenda

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December 07, 2024
IPO Market Hits The Brakes: What's Driving The Slowdown?
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IPO Market Hits The Brakes: What's Driving The Slowdown?

The Indian IPO market, once buzzing with excitement, has seen a significant slowdown over the past two months.

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December 06, 2024
Underestimated big toll my decision would take'
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Underestimated big toll my decision would take'

HAMILTON ENDS MOST SUCCESSFUL F1 PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN DRIVER, TEAM

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December 06, 2024
No Champions Trophy sans India: Broadcasters
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No Champions Trophy sans India: Broadcasters

ICC LIKELY TO REJECT PAK BOARD'S CONDITIONS

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December 06, 2024