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PET, LLM exams finally conclude

Final round of entrance exam held on Nov 24; students suffered due to technical glitches at a centre

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November 25, 2024
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4 saviours from Mumbai Central rail div feted

Four employees from the Western Railway's Mumbai Central division were among 14 officials feted for their exceptional contribution to safe train operations and averting possible mishaps.

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November 25, 2024
Unaware of plot to kill Siddique: Account operator
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Unaware of plot to kill Siddique: Account operator

Accused says he operated account at Lonkar's behest, who paid him small commissions

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November 25, 2024
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Accountant loses ₹7L to lure of 300% profit on stock mkt trading

The 47-year-old got added to WhatsApp group after clicking on an unknown link sent to her in March

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November 25, 2024
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Drunk rider dead, two pillions injured

A 24-year-old biker, who was riding in an inebriated state, died, while two pillion riders sustained injuries, after he lost control and collided with a flyover's wall in Powai.

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November 25, 2024
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Druggie held after 15-foot iron pipe comes under train

Alert motorman spotted pipe and removed it, preventing collision with other trains

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November 25, 2024
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Frauds target retirees: Elderly, teacher duped of several lakhs

Fake cops falsely accused septuagenarian of illegal activities; 54-yr-old teacher was trapped with the lure of investment scam

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November 25, 2024
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MC cannot discriminate between society members

Our housing society has billed legal charges for the occupancy certificate (OC) and the common club house, which were to be paid by the builder.

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November 25, 2024
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Muslim MLA tally at standstill

LOW REPRESENTATION | New Muslim MLAs will constitute just 3.5% of the 288 member house, lament community members; no Muslim MPs from state either

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November 25, 2024
Under the lens
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Under the lens

A man walks past a graffiti at Marine Lines, on Sunday

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November 25, 2024
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Activist Damania forms political party

Anti-corruption activist and former AAP leader Anjali Damania announced on Sunday the formation of a political party with an aim to \"transform\" Maharashtra's politics.

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November 25, 2024
Old, grey netas keep a firm grip on the reins
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Old, grey netas keep a firm grip on the reins

IT'S A MAN'S WORLD | Women comprise only 8% of legislators in new assembly; MLAs older than 70 years of age constitute 4% of the house, the highest ever in Maharashtra's history

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November 25, 2024
Chandrachud to blame for loss: Raut
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Chandrachud to blame for loss: Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader blames ex-CJI for MVA's poor showing in polls

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November 25, 2024
ECI presents election gazette to Governor
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ECI presents election gazette to Governor

The Election Commission of India has presented copies of the gazette containing names of members elected to the legislative assembly of Maharashtra to the governor.

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November 25, 2024
A mission to provide shelter, support for homeless children
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A mission to provide shelter, support for homeless children

Several moons ago, a Spanish priest walked the streets of Andheri and was deeply troubled by the number of children living on the footpaths and at railway stations in the neighbourhood.

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November 25, 2024
Congress to study what went wrong
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Congress to study what went wrong

Following its dismal performance in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, the Congress is going to analyze what went wrong and assess the outcomes of its decisions.

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November 25, 2024
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Independents exhibit mettle, finish second in 19 seats

The Mahayuti swept the polls, the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi got an unprecedented drubbing.

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November 25, 2024
Ladki Bahin, religious polarisation played a role'
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Ladki Bahin, religious polarisation played a role'

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar broke his silence on Sunday following the Maha Vikas Aghadi's (MVA) humiliating defeat in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections, acknowledging that the results were not as expected.

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November 25, 2024
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NCP seeks apology from MP Sule

The Nationalist Congress Party on Sunday said NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule should apologize for her party fielding Yugendra Pawar against his uncle and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in the Baramati assembly seat.

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November 25, 2024
Ladki Scheme Brought Autonomy, Can't Substitute Public Investment
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Ladki Scheme Brought Autonomy, Can't Substitute Public Investment

The political colour of money ceases to matter when it comes to poor women as welfare, but it evidently shores them up in various ways – and influences their voting decision, as the Maharashtra election results show.

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November 25, 2024
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We did not support any party: Jarange

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil on Sunday refuted talk of his stir not being a factor in the Maharashtra assembly polls, which were swept by the Mahayuti comprising the BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP.

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November 25, 2024
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BJP's next big mission: 1.51 cr new members

After the landslide victory of the Mahayuti in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, state BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule chaired a meeting for the party's membership campaign committee.

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November 25, 2024
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MVA allies flounder in 4 regions

INSULT TO INJURY | At least one of MVA partners was not able to win a single seat in Vidarbha, Khandesh (North Maharashtra), Konkan and Mumbai regions

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November 25, 2024
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India rejects climate deal as unfair

India on Sunday strongly condemned the approval of a meager $300 billion annual climate finance package for the Global South, calling it \"unfair\" and \"stage-managed.\"

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November 25, 2024
Lock kiya jaye – not yet
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Lock kiya jaye – not yet

KAUN BANEGA MUKHYAMANTRI? | In a state where caste, coalition politics, and civic ambitions intersect, the next CM is not a foregone conclusion

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November 25, 2024
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Cong 'demands' four cabinet, deputy CM's post

Even as JMM leader Hemant Soren is set to be sworn in as chief minister of Jharkhand on November 28, the Congress party has reportedly demanded posts of deputy chief minister and four cabinet ministers.

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November 25, 2024
Late-night joyride for four teens takes fatal turn for 2
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Late-night joyride for four teens takes fatal turn for 2

A joyride taken by four college students, all aged 18, early on Saturday ended in tragedy, as two of them lost their lives in an accident on the Western Express Highway at Vile Parle on November 23.

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November 25, 2024
GPS misleads car to plunge off half-done bridge, 3 dead
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GPS misleads car to plunge off half-done bridge, 3 dead

Excessive reliance on GPS turned fatal for three employees of a Gurgaon-based security company; they were directed to an incomplete bridge over the Ramganga River connecting Samrer to Faridpur.

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November 25, 2024
Court-ordered mosque survey sparks violence
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Court-ordered mosque survey sparks violence

It was sheer chaos in Sambhal on Sunday morning as a court-mandated survey of the Mughal-era Jama Masjid triggered violent clashes between locals and police, resulting in the deaths of three individuals.

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November 25, 2024
Adani row adds to winter's sting
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Adani row adds to winter's sting

Parliament may see stormy scenes on the issue & over the Waqf Amendment Bill, with a whopping 18 Bills listed for business

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November 25, 2024