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Declare Wayanad a national tragedy: Minister
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Declare Wayanad a national tragedy: Minister

The Centre should look at the Wayanad province not froma political perspective, but froma humanitarian perspective

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August 05, 2024
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Bill to grant ST quota in Goa Assembly likely in LS today

In a major step forward on the path to ensuring a reserved quota of seats in the Goa legislative assembly for Scheduled Tribes communities, the Centre is expected to introduce a bill in Lok Sabha on Monday.

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August 05, 2024
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Two men missing for 2 years; likely to be in China's custody

Two men from Arunachal Pradesh, missing for nearly two years after they disappeared from a remote area along the India-China border, are believed to be in the People's Liberation Army's (PLA) custody but the Chinese military has not confirmed their presence.

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August 05, 2024
Srinagar-Leh highway closed
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Srinagar-Leh highway closed

Kashmir cut off from Ladakh, Baltal base camp for Amarnath Yatra inaccessible; toll in Wayanad 387, HP 13; 10k evacuated from Kedarnath

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August 05, 2024
FDI from China better for local mfg boost: Virmani
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FDI from China better for local mfg boost: Virmani

Niti Aayog member says rather than to keep importing goods

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August 05, 2024
Citizens are troubled by bad roads and potholes
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Citizens are troubled by bad roads and potholes

The recent heavy rains have exposed the city's crumbling road infrastructure, the materials getting washed off from the rainwater revealing numerous potholes, which have now become dangerous traps for the commuters.

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August 05, 2024
BCAS, Keshav Srushti launch Miyawaki plan
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BCAS, Keshav Srushti launch Miyawaki plan

Initiated by BCAS (Bombay Chartered Accountants' Society) in collaboration with the non-government organisation Keshav Srushti, the Miyawaki Forest Project 2024 was launched at Ismail Yusuf College in Jogeshwari (East) on Sunday.

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August 05, 2024
BMC to lay new sewerage line in Malad-Goregaon
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BMC to lay new sewerage line in Malad-Goregaon

Estimated cost projected to be between 58 and 60cr; BMC planning to replace old pipelines across Mumbai

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August 05, 2024
Wakf inquiry sought for Musafirkhana's transfer
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Wakf inquiry sought for Musafirkhana's transfer

A complaint filed with the Wakf Board has called for an inquiry into the transfer of the Musafirkhana building and an attached mosque to India's largest urban renewal scheme in Bhendi Bazaar.

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August 05, 2024
'Profit over public welfare': Aaditya slams Coastal Road hoardings plan
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'Profit over public welfare': Aaditya slams Coastal Road hoardings plan

Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray has lambasted the BMC administration for \"planning to install large hoardings\" in open spaces along the Coastal Road, particularly in the areas of Haji Ali, Amarsons Park and Breach Candy.

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August 05, 2024
More than 9-fold rise in drunk driving cases
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More than 9-fold rise in drunk driving cases

The Mumbai traffic police have increased the frequency of nakabandis at various roads and junctions in response to a nearly nine-fold rise in the number of drunk driving cases.

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August 05, 2024
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MNS likely to take on Aaditya in Worli

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena leader Sandeep Deshpande is likely to take on Shiv Sena Aaditya (UBT) MLA Thackeray from Mumbai's Worli seat in the upcoming state assembly polls, MNS sources said on Sunday.

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August 05, 2024
Union govt issues advisory on income tax refund racket
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Union govt issues advisory on income tax refund racket

The Central government has issued a cautionary advisory to taxpayers regarding phishing messages promising income tax refunds.

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August 05, 2024
Mum Muslims divided over Pak case
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Mum Muslims divided over Pak case

The Ahmadiyya community in Mumbai have expressed concerns after some Muslim organisations recently organised a meeting to oppose the Pakistan Supreme Court's easing of the stringent restrictions on Ahmadiyyas.

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August 05, 2024
Fadnavis is using sacked cop to settle scores: Deshmukh
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Fadnavis is using sacked cop to settle scores: Deshmukh

The war of revelations and revelations threatened between Maharashtra's former and current home ministers Anil Deshmukh and Devendra Fadnavis respectively, is steadily escalating.

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August 05, 2024
Inter-faith land transfer with CM's nod
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Inter-faith land transfer with CM's nod

Assam government to provide for life imprisonment in 'love jihad' cases

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August 05, 2024
Djokovic clinches Golden Slam
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Djokovic clinches Golden Slam

Serbia's Novak Djokovic grabbed gold in the tennis men's singles event at the Paris Olympics, as he beat Spain's Carlos Alcaraz and extracted revenge for the Wimbledon final loss less than a month ago.

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August 05, 2024
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Waqf move: Recipe for political slugfest

The Bill seeks to limit the authority of the boards to declare any property as a waqf asset' and take control of it.

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August 05, 2024
In semis with 10 men
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In semis with 10 men

On a day Lakshya Sen failed to rise to the occasion, after flashes of brilliance, Great Britain's hockey side crashed out of Paris Olympics after a dramatic quarter-final showdown with India, leading to a penalty shootout.

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August 05, 2024
Spat at hsg society meeting leaves man without a thumb
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Spat at hsg society meeting leaves man without a thumb

Housing society meetings in Mumbai can get quite acrimonious but this particular one in a western suburb on Sunday morning gets thumbs down.

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August 05, 2024
93 DEATHS IN CLASHES AS HASINA GOVT HANGS ON
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93 DEATHS IN CLASHES AS HASINA GOVT HANGS ON

Fierce clashes in Bangladesh on Sunday left 93 people dead, including 14 policemen, and hundreds injured when the police cracked down on anti-government protestors who are demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation.

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August 05, 2024
Lakshya aims to dial-up 'Sen-mode'
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Lakshya aims to dial-up 'Sen-mode'

Sen had created history after reaching the semifinals

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August 04, 2024
HEARTBREAK FOR BHAKER
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HEARTBREAK FOR BHAKER

DISAPPOINTMENT| The 22-year-old misses out on grand treble

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August 04, 2024
4 kids die in wall collapse at private school in Rewa
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4 kids die in wall collapse at private school in Rewa

TRAGEDY: Rain had damaged the already dilapidated wall

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August 04, 2024
'Will not tolerate if Dalit Bandhu assets are diverted'
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'Will not tolerate if Dalit Bandhu assets are diverted'

Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu has directed the special officers of Dalit Bandhu to visit all villages and identify those who got benefited under the Dalit Bandhu scheme and collect the details.

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August 04, 2024
Township for survivors soon
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Township for survivors soon

WAYANAD LANDSLIDE | Search ops in final phase, toll 365, missing 206

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August 04, 2024
Dr Asmita Jagtap honoured
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Dr Asmita Jagtap honoured

At the 23rd edition of the Asia-Europe Business and Social Forum held in London, Dr Asmita Jagtap, the executive director of Bharati Vidyapeeth Health Sciences, was honoured with the 'Most Influential Young Leader 2023-24' award. The event also saw the presence of Shockat Adam, independent MP of Leicester South.

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August 04, 2024
Tamhini Ghat Road closed until Aug 5
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Tamhini Ghat Road closed until Aug 5

Pune District Collector Suhas Diwase has issued orders for the closure of the road to Tamhini Ghat until Aug 5.

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August 04, 2024
100 new CNG buses to boost PMPML's fleet
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100 new CNG buses to boost PMPML's fleet

GOING CARBON-FREE | The new buses will be added to the fleet within two to three months

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August 04, 2024
'Hit by myriad issues, BEST bus travel a torture'
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'Hit by myriad issues, BEST bus travel a torture'

BLEAK FUTURE | Key issues like shrinking fleet unaddressed; officials make hollow promises, says Aamchi Mumbai, Aamchi BEST

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August 04, 2024