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VOTER ALLEGES BOGUS VOTING
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VOTER ALLEGES BOGUS VOTING

A voter, Savita Govind Jadhav, alleges that bogus voting was conducted at booth no 3 in Raja Shivaji Secondary and Higher Secondary School in Bajajnagar.

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November 22, 2024
65.80% voter turnout in Jalgaon district
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65.80% voter turnout in Jalgaon district

Jalgaon recorded 65.80% voter turnout in the Maharashtra Assembly elections across its 11 constituencies, District Election Officer Ayush Prasad announced on Thursday evening. Notably, women Voters turned out in large numbers, with 65.40% of women casting their vote.

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November 22, 2024
'Eklavya' students shine in fest
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'Eklavya' students shine in fest

Students of Eklavya Model Residential School in Maharashtra excelled at the National Cultural and Art Festival held recently in Odisha.

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November 22, 2024
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Nashik voted in peace

RIGHT EXERCISED | With over 78% of voters exercising their franchise, Dindori saw the highest turnout within Nashik

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November 22, 2024
JALEEL ACCUSES BJP'S SAVE OF BUYING VOTES
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JALEEL ACCUSES BJP'S SAVE OF BUYING VOTES

'NOTE FOR VOTIE, \ The AIMIM candidate alleged that he was manhandled by BJP workers for opposing Save's actions

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November 22, 2024
Curiosity over results after 68.78% polling
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Curiosity over results after 68.78% polling

The polling for the Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 ended in the nine assembly constituencies of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar amid a heated political atmosphere on wednesday. Clashes between the candidates and their supporters have been seen during the Voting.

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November 22, 2024
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Educational legacy, innovation displayed at polling stations

A polling station in Pune's Shivajinagar area on wednesday offered a unique experience to voters, blending democratic participation with technological innovation.

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November 22, 2024
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Man absconds after setting ablaze vehicle

A person caused an uproar by setting ablaze a garbage collection vehicle of the gram panchayat in Undale, Karad village, on Wednesday afternoon when voting for the Karad Dakshin constituency was underway.

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November 22, 2024
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Sharp decrease in dengue, chikungunya

Pune has seen a significant drop in the number of dengue and chikungunya cases since the start of November.

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November 22, 2024
Surge in Pune's turnout
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Surge in Pune's turnout

FESTIVAL OF DEMOCRACY | From centenarians to students, enthusiastic voters helped increase turnout vis-a-vis 2019 Maharashtra Assembly polls

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November 22, 2024
'RAANTI' IN CINEMAS TODAY
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'RAANTI' IN CINEMAS TODAY

Marathi cinema, known for its compelling narratives, has a new thrilling addition with the arrival of the action film Raanti.

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November 22, 2024
International floriculture & horticulture exhibition
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International floriculture & horticulture exhibition

The exhibition will be open from 10am to 7pm from Nov 22 to 24, with a nominal entry fee

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November 22, 2024
Voters remain trapped in jam
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Voters remain trapped in jam

Vehicles, mostly ferrying voters, remained queued from Suvarna Mandir at Navle Bridge on the Pune Satara Highway to Varve

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November 22, 2024
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Health services gearing up for Kartiki

Alandi Rural Hospital's facilities will be enhanced; temporary clinics and dispensaries will be set up

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November 22, 2024
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Decks cleared for redvpt of 25 GTB Nagar hsg socs

Long Pending | High Court dismissed petition by Navi Mumbai Housing Corp which asserted its vested rights in redevelopment

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November 22, 2024
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Man kills wife in argument over jewellery

A 25-year-old woman from Malabar Hill was allegedly strangled to death with a towel by her husband on Wednesday, during an argument over her jewellery and suspicion of infidelity.

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November 22, 2024
The Free Press Journal

Haji Ali revives plan for world's tallest flagpole

Haji Ali dargah has revived an old plan to fly the tricolour from the world's tallest flagpole on the rocky islet off the Mumbai Coastal Road.

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November 22, 2024
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Tax defaulters: BMO plans asset auctions

The BMC has stepped up efforts to recover dues from major defaulters following a decline in property tax revenue in recent years. Over the past decade, 3,322 properties worth Rs3,438 crore have been attached.

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November 22, 2024
The Free Press Journal

Chef stuck in Maldives rescued

The Bharosa Cell attached to the Mira Bhayandar-Vasai Virar police rescued a 24-year-old man who was allegedly confined and forced to work in inhuman conditions at a resort in Maldives.

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November 22, 2024
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Man held in Kurla for opening 35 bank accounts for scams

The Kurla police have arrested a man who opened multiple bank accounts and handed them over to cyber criminals in exchange for substantial commissions.

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November 22, 2024
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₹100 crore IIT -B fund to boost tech start-ups

The Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE) at IIT Bombay is considering launching a venture capital fund of Rs100 crore to support emerging deep-tech and product-driven startups in sectors like biotechnology, space technology, defence, and clean energy. The announcement comes ahead of SINE\"s 20th anniversary celebration on November 28-29.

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November 22, 2024
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HC upholds wife's cruelty complaint, scraps hubby's plea

Unless both parties agree to dissolve the marriage, a decree for divorce cannot be granted, court says

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November 22, 2024
Fadnavis eyes CM's chair if Mahayuti wins election
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Fadnavis eyes CM's chair if Mahayuti wins election

GAME OF THRONES | BJP sources say the party committed a blunder by handing the chief minister's seat to Eknath Shinde after the split in the Shiv Sena. Will it rectify that mistake and give the post to Fadnavis, the architect of that split, this time around?

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November 22, 2024
HC gives 4 weeks to save resort from demolition
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HC gives 4 weeks to save resort from demolition

IFS AND BUTS \ Pre-condition for Sadanand Kadam is to pay ₹25.27L to challenge MOEFCC order; razing order issued in ,23

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November 22, 2024
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MU win gold in cross-country championship

The University of Mumbai has won its first-ever gold medal at the all-India inter-university cross-country championship, held at Mangalore University.

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November 22, 2024
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Court criticises ED over lack of medical exam of mastermind

The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday produced before a special PMLA court the alleged mastermind of the Rs125 crore money laundering case involving a Malegaon bank.

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November 22, 2024
Shoddy work threatens Banganga Tank restoration
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Shoddy work threatens Banganga Tank restoration

Social media video appears to depict workers using broken bricks to restore its already damaged steps

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November 22, 2024
Polling Officers write heartfelt letter to their returning officer
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Polling Officers write heartfelt letter to their returning officer

While there is a general perception that election duty is a tedious task that mentally and physically exhausts those drafted in to perform it, a letter penned by two polling staff for their returning officer might change this.

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November 22, 2024
Naxal-affected Gadchiroli records 73.68% attendance
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Naxal-affected Gadchiroli records 73.68% attendance

The Naxal-affected Gadchiroli district recorded an impressive voter turnout of 73.68% in the assembly elections.

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November 22, 2024
Naxal-affected Gadchiroli records 73.68% attendance
The Free Press Journal

Naxal-affected Gadchiroli records 73.68% attendance

The Naxal-affected Gadchiroli district recorded an impressive voter turnout of 73.68% in the assembly elections.

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November 22, 2024