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A new red alert: Mumbai is crumbling
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A new red alert: Mumbai is crumbling

FAR FROM PREPARED | After Wednesday night, the chaos repeated itself on Friday morning

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September 28, 2024
'PM Modi should bear event preparation costs'
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'PM Modi should bear event preparation costs'

PUNE MATTERS | Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) protests delay in District Court to Swargate metro stretch inauguration

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September 28, 2024
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Works manager of PSU firm booked for ₹1 L bribe

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against the works manager of Yantra India Ltd (Grey Iron Foundry), a Central public sector undertaking, on the allegations that the accused demanded a bribe of Rs1 lakh to sign a work completion certificate.

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September 28, 2024
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BookMyShow top honchos summoned in Coldplay case

Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the sale of the Coldplay concert tickets, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai police has summoned BookMyShow's chief executive officer Ashish Hemrajani, director Shamita Ghosh and vice-president Anil Makhija.

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September 28, 2024
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Cops make shocking new revelations

Pune Police on Friday claimed that several members of the family of the 17-year-old juvenile involved in the Kalyani Nagar Porsche car crash were also drunk when they arrived at the hospital, reported NDTV.

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September 28, 2024
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Cops yet to nab biker who hit 12-yr-old

Almost a week on, the Dindoshi police are yet to arrest the biker, who allegedly hit a 12-year-old boy, causing serious injuries and leading to five stitches on his head.

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September 28, 2024
SeQuent Scientific and Viyash Lifesciences sign merger deal
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SeQuent Scientific and Viyash Lifesciences sign merger deal

SeQuent Scientific and Viyash Lifesciences on Friday announced a merger deal eyeing leadership in the animal health market globally.

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September 28, 2024
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Gang of 4 held for anti-iron coin fraud

Suresh Golani MIRA-BHAYANDAR

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September 28, 2024
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Woman in extra-marital affair cannot allege rape on marriage promise: HC

Rejects woman's contention that accused had sex with her on such pretext; grants pre-arrest bail to the man

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September 28, 2024
Brain dead Guj kid lends a helping hand to city teen
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Brain dead Guj kid lends a helping hand to city teen

NOBLE ACT Kin of 9-yr-old from Surat donate kid's arm to Goregaon girl for transplant; complex surgery lasted 12 hours

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September 28, 2024
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TIGA Investments gets CCI's nod to acquire stake in Dream11

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has granted nod to Singapore-based TIGA Investments' proposal to acquire a stake in Dream11's parent company Dream Sports Inc.

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September 28, 2024
Central Railway: Contributing significantly in boosting tourism
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Central Railway: Contributing significantly in boosting tourism

Central Railway has made a significant contribution in the history and development of Indian Railways.

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September 28, 2024
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HC asks cops to find burial site following refusal by cemeteries

The Bombay High Court on Friday directed the police to find a secluded burial site for Akshay Shinde, 24, the accused in the Badlapur sexual assault case, who was killed in a police shootout.

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September 28, 2024
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Govt to launch another PLI scheme for speciality steel: Steel Secretary

The government is working on another round of PLI scheme for speciality steel as the response for the first round did not meet expectations, according to Steel Secretary Sandeep Poundrik.

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September 28, 2024
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Black magic: Boy sacrificed

SCHOOL DIRECTOR'S ATTEMPTS COVER UP

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September 28, 2024
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NPCI Int'l to develop UPI-like real-time payments platform in Trinidad and Tobago

expanding digital payments

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September 28, 2024
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Raj's Deomali gets best tourist village status

Rajasthan's Deomali has been featured as the best tourist village under the community-based category.

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September 28, 2024
Vandal pulls out nameplate of DCM Fadnavis
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Vandal pulls out nameplate of DCM Fadnavis

The Shivaji Park resident is reportedly mentally unstable

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September 28, 2024
Indian climbers name peak after 6th Dalai Lama
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Indian climbers name peak after 6th Dalai Lama

CHINA OBJECTS

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September 28, 2024
Son's reel puts Raj dy CM in real fix
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Son's reel puts Raj dy CM in real fix

Manish Godha JAIPUR

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September 28, 2024
Cuncolim IDC distillery de-sealed after GSPCB payment compliance
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Cuncolim IDC distillery de-sealed after GSPCB payment compliance

The Goa State Pollution Control Board on Friday de-sealed the distillery at the Cuncolim Industrial Estate after the unit paid an Environmental compensation amounting to Rs 37,500 and a bank guarantee of Rs 8 lakh to the Board.

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September 28, 2024
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Paw-some news! Govt may rethink on hefty fees for registering 'exotic' dogs

Certain corrections and seeking feedback from stakeholders have temporarily halted the implementation of the revised policy for street and pet dog caregiving.

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September 28, 2024
Eco-friendly green crackers promoted ahead of Deepawali
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Eco-friendly green crackers promoted ahead of Deepawali

Bengaluru City Police Commissioner B Dayananda, along with senior officials from various departments, held a meeting on Friday with temporary cracker license holders ahead of Deepawali, while emphasising on the use of eco-friendly green crackers and adherence to strict safety protocols during sales.

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September 28, 2024
State saw 18 cr tourists in 2023-24
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State saw 18 cr tourists in 2023-24

WORLD TOURISM DAY

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September 28, 2024
1st textile task force set up
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1st textile task force set up

In a landmark move aimed at addressing the challenges faced by the textile industry, the Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) has formed a Textile Task Force for the first time.

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September 28, 2024
Cyber fraud: CBI raids 35 illegal call centres
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Cyber fraud: CBI raids 35 illegal call centres

In a major crackdown on cybercrime, a team of more than 250 Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials conducted raids on over 35 illegal call centres in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

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September 28, 2024
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Samruddhi to miss Sept target, faces 2-mth delay

Bhalchandra Chorghade NAVI MUMBAI

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September 28, 2024
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FIR against former secretary of Jharkhand CM in liquor scam

Case registered against IAS Vinay and Gajendra Singh in EOW

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September 28, 2024
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16-yr-old boy kills uncle

A 16-year-old boy has been detained for allegedly stabbing to death his uncle after a dispute in Maharashtra's Latur city, police said.

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September 28, 2024
Sao pulls officials over laxity in ward inspections
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Sao pulls officials over laxity in ward inspections

The Deputy Chief Minister and Urban Administration and Development Minister, Arun Sao, holding a review meeting with senior officials regarding the work of all Nagar Panchayats across the state pulled the officials for not carrying out ward inspections.

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September 28, 2024