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20 years for man for sex assault on 8-year-old girl

The man claimed he had been implicated because he had fought with the family. The court discarded the claim

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October 09, 2024
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State reclaims 116-acre Charkop land in one shot

The land parcel is currently with the industrial estate; it will now go under the control of suburban collector.

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October 09, 2024
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Modi to launch projects worth ₹7,600cr in Maha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of various development projects worth over Rs7,600 crore in Maharashtra on Wednesday through video-conferencing, the prime minister's office (PMO) said.

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October 09, 2024
"'BJP has degraded Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao: Uddhav
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"'BJP has degraded Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao: Uddhav

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray launched a sharp criticism of the BJP-led state government, accusing it of betraying the people of Maharashtra. \"BJP's Hindutva is about burning houses, while our Hindutva is about lighting stoves for the poor,\" Thackeray stated. He alleged that two thugs of Gujarat (Narendra Modi and Amit Shah) are jealous of the development of Maharashtra, they are stealing companies from the state and taking it to Gujarat with the support of the 'corrupt' Mahayuti government.

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October 09, 2024
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It's official: Ajit to fight from Baramati

Ajit Pawar will contest from Baramati in the upcoming assembly polls. The announcement was made by NCP national working president Praful Patel on Tuesday.

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October 09, 2024
'Haryana has defeated Oppn's fake narratives'
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'Haryana has defeated Oppn's fake narratives'

Haryana result | Poll outcome won't affect Cong's prospects, say MVA parties; Fadnavis says J&K poll is a tight slap to Pak

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October 09, 2024
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Bizman held in ₹36 cr FD fraud

The EOW had earlier arrested the bank's branch manager who got bail after three years in jail.

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October 09, 2024
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ADB approves $42 million loan to restore coastline

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 42 million loan to provide coastal and riverbank protection ecosystems in Maharashtra.

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October 09, 2024
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Ajit's absence delays cabinet meeting

The Friday meeting was delayed by an hour as DyCM was said to be at home

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October 09, 2024
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Moderate AQI, another day of oppressive heat

The Met has indicated a rise in temperatures across Mumbai, with figures reaching 4°C above normal. At 5.30pm, Colaba reported a maximum temperature of 33.4°C and a minimum of 26.8°, while Santacruz observatory recorded a high of 36.4° and a low of 26.4°C.

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October 09, 2024
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HC asks petitioner to get information under RTI

The HC was hearing a PIL by advocate Nikhil Kamble accusing BMC officials and MLA Dilip Lande of orchestrating a conspiracy by misappropriating public property.

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October 09, 2024
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MMMOCL sets single-day ridership record of 2.92L

Mumbai Metro Line 2A and 7, operated by Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Ltd (MMMOCL), achieved its highest ever ridership of more than 2.92 lakh on Monday when the city got another metro service between Aarey Colony and Bandra Kurla Complex.

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October 09, 2024
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MMRCL issues RFP for plot at Nariman Point

Estimated cost of project is ₹5,173cr and includes development of 12,405sqmt of built-up office space

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October 09, 2024
MHADA has 20k lottery house kitty till March '25
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MHADA has 20k lottery house kitty till March '25

DREAM HOME | Computer picks lucky winners of 2,030 units

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October 09, 2024
J&K POLL RESULTS - 2 ex-dy CMs, BJP unit chief among losers
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J&K POLL RESULTS - 2 ex-dy CMs, BJP unit chief among losers

Many key candidates and big-wigs, including two former deputy CMs and ex-ministers, lost the maiden assembly election in J&K after the abrogation of Article 370, as the NC emerged the single largest party with 42 seats.

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October 09, 2024
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Caste division bid failed: PM

Prime Minister Modi on Monday criticised the Congress for attempting to engage in caste-based politics in Haryana, stating the party's efforts to sow division had failed. He highlighted the BJP's historic third consecutive win in the state as proof that \"the Congress has been exposed.\"

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October 09, 2024
Ripple effect of BJP's win in Haryana
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Ripple effect of BJP's win in Haryana

COMING POLLS | Win will bolster BJP's image in Maha, Jharkhand

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October 09, 2024
Overconfident: Kejri diagnosis of Congress
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Overconfident: Kejri diagnosis of Congress

Aam Aadmi Party convener and former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday had a message of \"never be overconfident in the elections\" for the Congress as results for the Haryana assembly election began coming and projected a BJP win in the state.

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October 09, 2024
Didn't lose due to old tie-up with BJP: PDP
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Didn't lose due to old tie-up with BJP: PDP

PDP leader Iltija Mufti, who lost in her electoral debut from Bijbehara seat in south Kashmir, on Tuesday denied that her party lost because of alliance with the BJP and said there was assault on the PDP.

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October 09, 2024
Cong piggy rides on NC
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Cong piggy rides on NC

Combine cruises through; PDP is junked; blow for Cong in Jammu

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October 09, 2024
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Sena: It's time Cong reworks its strategy

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP and spokesperson Priyanka Chaturvedi on Tuesday delivered a firm message to the Congress ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly polls when she said that the grand old party should rework its strategies as it ends up weak in a direct fight with the BJP.

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October 09, 2024
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HEZB OFFICIAL ENDORSES TRUCE CALL

Hezbollah supports efforts aimed at achieving a ceasefire in Lebanon, its top official said on Tuesday, marking the first time the group has publicly endorsed a truce and not conditioned it to stopping the war in Gaza.

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October 09, 2024
MVA would do well to heed wake-up call
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MVA would do well to heed wake-up call

What bearing will the results of the Haryana assembly elections have on the polls which are around the corner in Maharashtra? A good deal. The hat-trick performed by the BJP in Haryana will provide a much-needed, big boost to the morale of the party in Maharashtra.

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October 09, 2024
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Anonymous donations eligible

Tax exemption is available to Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, rules court

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October 09, 2024
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UNACCEPTABLE

The Congress has alleged manipulation in the release of the Haryana Assembly election data by the Election Commission, suggesting that \"outdated and misleading\" trends were disseminated at the behest of the BJP-led Central Government to \"build pressure on the administration.\"

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October 09, 2024
Cong snatches defeat from jaws of victory
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Cong snatches defeat from jaws of victory

The senior Hooda's blind spot for his son has damaged the party more than Sonia Gandhi's preference for Rahul.

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October 09, 2024
Fritz, Dimitrov finally advance
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Fritz, Dimitrov finally advance

SHANGHAI MASTERS | The 26-year-old needed tiebreakers to see off Altmane.

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October 08, 2024
Two Chinese nationals killed in Pak suicide attack
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Two Chinese nationals killed in Pak suicide attack

Two Chinese nationals were killed and 17 people injured in a suicide attack by a Baloch insurgent group late at night that targeted a convoy of Chinese workers near Pakistan's busiest airport here, authorities said.

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October 08, 2024
Hamas, Hezbollah launch multiple rockets at Israel
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Hamas, Hezbollah launch multiple rockets at Israel

OCTOBER 7 ANNIVERSARY Israeli forces say that Hamas’ latest attack began at the same time as last year

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October 08, 2024
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MPIDC to cancel the lease of factory

Owner rented out the factory without informing the corporation

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October 08, 2024