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Ajit Pawar issues key election forms to candidates

NCP leader Ajit Pawar on Monday took the unusual step of issuing forms 'A' and 'B' - referred collectively as 'AB Form' - even though his party is yet to announce its candidates.

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October 22, 2024
BJP biggest enemy of farmers, says Kharge
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BJP biggest enemy of farmers, says Kharge

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday called the BJP the \"biggest enemy\" of farmers in Maharashtra and claimed that the state has decided that the welfare of farmers would only take place \"after removing the double engine government\" of the saffron party.

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October 22, 2024
In message to NCP, BJP says it won't accept Malik's candidacy
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In message to NCP, BJP says it won't accept Malik's candidacy

The BJP on Monday said it would oppose the candidacy of NCP (Ajit Pawar) leader Nawab Malik for the assembly election.

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October 22, 2024
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Sonia and Rahul at CEC meeting to finalise names

The Central Election Committee of the Congress met on Monday to finalise candidates for the elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand.

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October 22, 2024
Pawar vs Pawar again in Baramati?
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Pawar vs Pawar again in Baramati?

Speculation of a potential contest between Ajit Pawar & his nephew

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October 22, 2024
Jarange-Patil likely to dent key players' base
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Jarange-Patil likely to dent key players' base

Activist's decision to field candidates is likely to upset the current political equation in the region

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October 22, 2024
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US battle in battleground States, now

Democratic Party presidential candidate Kamala Harris is visiting three battleground states in just one day on Monday - Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania.

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October 22, 2024
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Canada intel was privy to Al bomb plot?

A report from the state-funded Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) is gaining traction on social media, alleging that Canada's security agency had an informant within the group that plotted the 1985 Air India flight bombing.

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October 22, 2024
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Poonawalla puts ₹1,000cr in Dharma

In a move poised to disrupt the Indian entertainment industry, Adar Poonawalla's Serene Productions has strategically invested Rs 1,000 crore in Karan Johar's Dharma Productions and Dharmatic Entertainment.

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October 22, 2024
Procreation as Politics: Go Forth, Multiply!
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Procreation as Politics: Go Forth, Multiply!

At a mass wedding event on Monday, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin offered newlyweds an unconventional gift: advice on family planning with a twist—bigger is better.

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October 22, 2024
Urban nightmare: Lift crashes in Thane bldg
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Urban nightmare: Lift crashes in Thane bldg

A harrowing incident in Thane on Monday serves as a stark reminder of the precarious state of lift maintenance across Mumbai. As fate would have it, a potential disaster was averted when an elevator cable snapped at the Vista Building in Thane, causing the lift to plummet from the first floor. Four people, including an 11-year-old boy named Shubh Marulkar, sustained minor injuries but were fortunate to escape with their lives.

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October 22, 2024
Pannun threat: 'Avoid flying from Nov 1-19'
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Pannun threat: 'Avoid flying from Nov 1-19'

Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a 56-year-old dual US-Canadian citizen and leader of the banned outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), has issued a fresh threat to Air India, urging passengers to avoid flying with the airline from November 1 to 19. This coincides with what he refers to as the \"40th anniversary of the Sikh genocide\" in India.

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October 22, 2024
Order on madrasas stayed
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Order on madrasas stayed

SC stays communication of the child rights body urging states to shift students of unrecognised madrasas to govt schools

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October 22, 2024
SHEESH MAHAL SAGA: KEJRI'S LUXE RETREAT
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SHEESH MAHAL SAGA: KEJRI'S LUXE RETREAT

The BJP is having a ball skewering Arvind Kejriwal's high-end taste in home décor—affectionately dubbing his latest phase the \"Sheesh Mahal\" saga. Allegedly, the former Delhi CM spent crores of taxpayer money decking out his residence. The crown jewel? A TOTO smart toilet, complete with a remote control to keep things, let's say, cozy.

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October 22, 2024
BACK TO THE FUTURE
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BACK TO THE FUTURE

New Delhi announces agreement with China on patrolling at friction points in Ladakh, which will restore the border situation before June 2020

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October 22, 2024
CONG-SENA SHADOW BOXING ENDS TODAY
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CONG-SENA SHADOW BOXING ENDS TODAY

All talk of the camaraderie between the Congress and the Shiv Sena -- partners in the Maha Vikas Aghadi -- has proved hollow, with both sides refusing to mend their respective ways, thereby delaying the announcement of the division of seats among the three partners. Finally, with the two allies having denied any major conflict over seat-sharing, an announcement is now likely to be made on Tuesday.

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October 22, 2024
Hoax bomb threat scare for flight coming from Delhi
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Hoax bomb threat scare for flight coming from Delhi

Amidst fake information about bombs in planes across the country, five Alliance Air flights received bomb threats on Sunday.

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October 21, 2024
MP's first double-decker hits the city road
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MP's first double-decker hits the city road

The trial run of the \"Electric Double-Decker Bus\" was flagged off from the Atal Indore City Transport Services Limited (AICTSL) premises by state cabinet minister for urban development and housing, Kailash Vijayvargiya, along with mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav.

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October 21, 2024
Easier registration process for TOEFL test takers announced
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Easier registration process for TOEFL test takers announced

Educational Testing Service (ETS) announced a faster and simplified registration process for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT test.

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October 21, 2024
MIT WPU's 6th Convocation: 5k+ step into their future
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MIT WPU's 6th Convocation: 5k+ step into their future

The sixth Convocation of MIT World Peace University (MIT WPU) took place on Saturday, Oct 19, at Vishwa Sabha mandap, Vishwaraj Bagh, Loni-Kalbhor in Pune, where 5,478 students were awarded degrees across various disciplines.

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October 21, 2024
Residents irked by city's illegal firecracker stalls
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Residents irked by city's illegal firecracker stalls

As the demand for firecrackers surges before Diwali, shops at Attibele cater to this by selling firecrackers at wholesale prices. Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has decided to strictly implement its policy for firecracker stalls and file a police complaint against the illegal stalls that would come up in the city.

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October 21, 2024
Vasan Bala deactivates X account
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Vasan Bala deactivates X account

Director Vasan Bala appears to have deactivated his X account amid a series of controversies surrounding his latest release Jigra.

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October 21, 2024
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Taylor's gown mishap

Taylor Swift suffers wardrobe malfunction during Eras Tour in Miami as white gown pops open in back

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October 21, 2024
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Fans turn theater into stadium

Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire has indeed arrived like a storm on the big screen, emerging as a massive phenomenon.

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October 21, 2024
Hyman's all-round show hands convincing win for Aces
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Hyman's all-round show hands convincing win for Aces

Raoul Hyman finished second on the podium for Goa Aces JA Racing, thanks to his comfortable win in the fourth round of the Indian Racing Festival here on Sunday.

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October 21, 2024
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Jamshedpur FC eye top-two spot in home clash vs HFC

The Khalid Jamil-coached side have three wins in four matches

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October 21, 2024
Mumbai inch closer to victory
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Mumbai inch closer to victory

Maharashtra delay the inevitable through Gaikwad, Bawne

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October 21, 2024
That day belonged to Nadeem, says champ Neeraj
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That day belonged to Nadeem, says champ Neeraj

Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra says nothing went wrong in his silver-winning performance in the Paris Olympics final earlier this year and Pakistani Arshad Nadeem emerged champion as the \"day belonged to him\".

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October 21, 2024
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India beat Great Britain in Sultan of Johor Cup

Dilraj Singh and Sharda Nand Tiwari scored a brace each as the Indian junior men's hockey team continued its winning run, defeating Great Britain 6-4 in a high-scoring game at the Sultan of Johor Cup here on Sunday.

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October 21, 2024
NZ record historic Test win
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NZ record historic Test win

No twist as visitors register their first Test win in India since 1988

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October 21, 2024