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Merged villages' residents refuse property tax consent
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Merged villages' residents refuse property tax consent

Residents of newly merged villages have refused to sign consent forms for property tax claiming that they don't receive basic amenities like water supply, electric poles, proper roads and garbage collection and disposal.

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October 03, 2024
Drug trafficking on rise
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Drug trafficking on rise

NARCOTICS MENACE | Despite large-scale seizures of drugs this year, Pune is witnessing an alarming rise in trafficking

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October 03, 2024
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Retd MSRTC officer accused of molestation

A retired officer of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has been accused of molestation and a case has been registered against him at the Nagpada police station.

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October 03, 2024
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Plan to regulate caretaker hiring

Taking a serious note of the horrifying incident wherein a drunk caretaker brutally assaulted a 78-year-old bed-ridden retired railway officer, the Mira Bhayandar-Vasai Vasai (MBVV) police have geared up to adopt a process to ensure that manpower supply agencies conduct proper checks of individuals before recruitment.

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October 03, 2024
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CIDCO nod for leasehold land to turn freehold

The City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra (CIDCO) has announced the conversion of leasehold land to freehold, cutting out the transfer charges on property in Navi Mumbai.

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October 03, 2024
Coastal Road parking facility being built in Breach Candy area
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Coastal Road parking facility being built in Breach Candy area

RED FLAG | Bhulabhai Desai Road resident files RTI query; reply states site for underground parking behind Tata Garden

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October 03, 2024
‘Rename stns to reflect local history’
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‘Rename stns to reflect local history’

METRO 3 | Mumbai Bhumiputra East Indian Samaj, Mobai Gaothan Panchayat write to local MLA, CM

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October 03, 2024
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Man loses ₹1.16 cr over 4 days in trading fraud

A 49-year-old man was duped of Rs 1.16 crore in just four days, after falling prey to share market investment fraud.

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October 03, 2024
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‘Suffers gangrene’: HC grants bail to man in wife’s suicide case

The Bombay High Court has granted bail to a man, who was arrested in May this year for allegedly abetting his wife's suicide in 2021. Justice Manish Pitale, in his order on Tuesday, considered the health condition of the accused, Nizamuddin Shaikh, and the fact that the trial is unlikely to begin soon.

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October 03, 2024
Taxi, auto drivers up in arms against new welfare board
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Taxi, auto drivers up in arms against new welfare board

They said that no welfare schemes have been declared yet; vow to protest from October 16 if demands not met

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October 03, 2024
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Sterling Hosp dispute: NCLT junks plea over 'illegal' sale of land

Complainant, who holds majority of shares in hospital, alleged that assets were sold without her knowledge

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October 03, 2024
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BMC reinstates 96 'tainted' employees

In a recent reply to a RTI query, the BMC revealed that 96 of its employees suspended due to criminal and corruption charges were reinstated in March.

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October 03, 2024
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For unpaid loan, CRPF constable 'hit' by ex-BF

A 34-year-old woman constable attached to Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was allegedly assaulted by her 42-year-old former boyfriend after she demanded that he return the money he had borrowed from her.

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October 03, 2024
What has changed since NITIE was rebranded IIM Mumbai?
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What has changed since NITIE was rebranded IIM Mumbai?

Before the Union Cabinet, in a decision in July 2023, approved an amendment in the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Act to rename the National Institute for Training in Industrial Engineering (NITIE) as IIM Mumbai, the former was famous for its expertise in supply chain and management, and for being a front runner in industrial engineering.

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October 03, 2024
Oppn slams MSRTC's cabin crew move
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Oppn slams MSRTC's cabin crew move

A day after the Maharashtra State Transport Corporation (MSRTC) announced the introduction of 'Shivneri Sundari,' a cabin crew member trained in hospitality to offer air-travel-like services, the opposition criticised the move, accusing the government of ignoring basic infrastructure needs.

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October 03, 2024
‘Fee scandals’ in medical colleges exposed by NGO
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‘Fee scandals’ in medical colleges exposed by NGO

EXORBITANT FEES: Colleges allegedly exploit loopholes by asking extra hostel and mess charges; delayed reimbursements force students to cover upfront fees, violating scholarship goals

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October 03, 2024
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Man sentenced to 20 years for raping 11-yr-old daughter

The father has left a scar in the life of the child, just to fulfil his lust

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October 03, 2024
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BJP all set to organise 3rd edition of grand Marathi dandiya event

In a strategic move to connect with Marathi voters ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, the BJP has announced the third edition of the grand Marathi dandiya event at Abhyudaya Nagar in Kalachowki.

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October 03, 2024
Mumbai, Thane gear up to groove on dandiya beats
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Mumbai, Thane gear up to groove on dandiya beats

As Navratri starts today, Mumbai gears up for nine nights of worship and dance, celebrating the festival dedicated to Goddess Durga.

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October 03, 2024
Push for merger of Konkan Railway with Indian Rlys
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Push for merger of Konkan Railway with Indian Rlys

Passenger outfits made the demand, citing operational inefficiencies and poor service

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October 03, 2024
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Man booked for murder in TN caught in Chembur

The Mumbai crime branch's Unit-6 has arrested a 24-year-old man from the RCF area in Chembur for a series of alleged crimes, including murder, committed in Tamil Nadu.

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October 03, 2024
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‘BookMyShow bought 1.2 lakh Coldplay tickets’

Ticket figure was revealed by COO during EOW quizzing; he has been called again today (October 3)

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October 03, 2024
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Advocate denied bail in cheating, forgery case

Accused has sought quashing of the case; his petition is yet to be heard

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October 03, 2024
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Collectors can close liquor shops: HC

The Bombay High Court has held that collectors have powers to issue orders directing shutting of liquor shops in a region for a specific period to maintain law and order.

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October 03, 2024
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Middle Vaitarna energy project to save BMC ₹9 crore annually

HYBRID POWER | Project combines floating solar energy and hydropower generation; pilot project could pave way for similar initiatives at other dams

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October 03, 2024
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Trial of RPF constable likely to start on October 17

The trial of Railway Protection Force constable Chetan Singh Chaudhary, who has been in custody for allegedly killing four passengers, including his senior, on board a train in Maharashtra in July last year, is likely to begin on October 17, with prosecution examining key witnesses in the case.

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October 03, 2024
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‘Beautiful girls don't marry farmers' sons’

An MLA from Amravati district has claimed that a \"farmer's son\" has to settle for an inferior bride as best-looking girls prefer to marry someone with a steady job.

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October 03, 2024
Khadi Bhandar set to weave a new future
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Khadi Bhandar set to weave a new future

The iconic Khadi Bhandar on DN Road is set to be reimagined as a cultural hub and experiential centre.

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October 03, 2024
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MAHADEV-B'WOOD LINKS REVEALED: ED

Illegal betting money funnelled into film production; Mumbai-based firm at heart of scandal, agency says

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October 03, 2024
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CM urges Shah to declare candidates

Union Home Minister Amit Shah held separate meetings with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar during his trip to Mumbai.

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October 03, 2024