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Markets Tumble Nearly 1% Amid Broad-Based Sell-off
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Markets Tumble Nearly 1% Amid Broad-Based Sell-off

Abysmally Low Chinese Inflation Data, An Indication of Poor Demand, and a Sell-Off in US Bonds Added to the Pressure

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January 10, 2025
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Nylon Manja Injures Biker

A shocking incident occurred in the Wadala Naka area of Nashik on Wednesday evening, where a biker's throat was slit by a nylon manja while he was returning home from work.

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January 10, 2025
Tribal girls' absenteeism to be curbed
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Tribal girls' absenteeism to be curbed

The administration is committed to the good health of students belonging to the Scheduled Tribe category.

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January 10, 2025
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Stolen Cash, Jewellery, Valuables Returned

The Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Rural Police have returned the cash, jewellery and valuables worth Rs38.61 lakh, stolen up to 15 years ago, to the residents after investigating the cases on Wednesday under guidance of Superintendent of Police (SP) Vinaykumar Rathod and Additional SP Sunil Lanjewar.

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January 10, 2025
Guv inaugurates synthetic track and hospital on wheels
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Guv inaugurates synthetic track and hospital on wheels

Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan inaugurated a state-of-the-art synthetic track and a \"Hospital on Wheels\" facility at the Bhusawal Railway Grounds on Wednesday, Jan 8.

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January 10, 2025
Probe Will Reveal If Killers Had Political Backing: Kin
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Probe Will Reveal If Killers Had Political Backing: Kin

A month is over, yet an accused is still at large, victim Santosh Deshmukh's brother laments

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January 10, 2025
Re-tendering for city cleaning contracts
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Re-tendering for city cleaning contracts

Tender conditions raise questions

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January 10, 2025
Akrosh Morcha against Deshmukh, Suryawanshi deaths on January 19
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Akrosh Morcha against Deshmukh, Suryawanshi deaths on January 19

The all-religions, all-parties \"Akrosh Morcha\" will be organised in Chhatrapati Sambajinagar on Jan 19 to press the demand for death penalties for the culprits in the Santosh Deshmukh and Somnath Suryawanshi cases.

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January 10, 2025
New tender process to help NMC resolve parking issue
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New tender process to help NMC resolve parking issue

Keeping in mind the failure to manage parking slots through a specific company, the Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) has decided to address the parking issue independently, instead of relying on Smart City, as a matter of urgency.

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January 10, 2025
Journalism, administration two wheels of society: Swami
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Journalism, administration two wheels of society: Swami

\"While the administration takes development schemes and measures to various strata of society, journalism gives information about them to the people. Hence, administration and journalism are two wheels of the society's chariot,\" opined District Collector Dilip Swami.

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January 10, 2025
Residents Demand Construction Permits, Compliance Certificates
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Residents Demand Construction Permits, Compliance Certificates

The Waluj Mahanagar Bachav Kruti Samiti has demanded that the residents of Waluj Mahanagar should be given construction permits and compliance certificates immediately.

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January 10, 2025
The Free Press Journal

Nirankari Sant Samagam Preparations in Full Swing

The 58th Annual Nirankari Sant Samagam of Maharashtra will take place on Jan 24, 25, and 26, under the guidance of Satguru Mata Sudiksha and Nirankari Rajpita Ramit.

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January 10, 2025
Cosmos Bank: Kokare elected chairman, Kasar vice chairman
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Cosmos Bank: Kokare elected chairman, Kasar vice chairman

Senior director, advocate Pralhad Kokare, has been elected as the chairman and CA Yashwant Kasar as the vice-chairman of Cosmos Cooperative Bank Ltd, on Thursday, in the presence of Assistant Returning Officer Sanjay Raut at the board meeting of the newly-elected board members.

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January 10, 2025
The Free Press Journal

Metro Time Extension Undecided

Media reports on Thursday stated that the timings of Pune Metro will be extended to 11 pm from January end onwards owing to increasing demand from commuters.

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January 10, 2025
PCMC Cracks Down on Illegal Advertisements
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PCMC Cracks Down on Illegal Advertisements

The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has announced a stringent campaign to tackle unauthorized advertisements, hoardings, flex banners, kiosks, gantries, and posters across the city.

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January 10, 2025
The Free Press Journal

Police May Lack Something, Dy CM on Pune Crimes

Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday said police may be \"lacking somewhere\" if they are unable to rein in crime in Pune despite being given all infrastructural support and there being no political interference in their work.

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January 10, 2025
Rajesh Verma New DRM
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Rajesh Verma New DRM

Rajesh Kumar Verma has assumed the role of Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) of Pune Division on Jan 7.

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January 10, 2025
Want to work for Pune: 5 ex-UBT corporators
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Want to work for Pune: 5 ex-UBT corporators

Ex-corporators hail BJP's development plank

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January 10, 2025
PMC faces criticism over unutilised CSR fund
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PMC faces criticism over unutilised CSR fund

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is heavily criticised for not being able to use Rs7.5 crore collected under corporate social responsibility (CSR) during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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January 10, 2025
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Health Committee Member Raises Alarm Over HMPV

Sagar Ratan Charan, vice president of the Health Department's Grievance Redressal Committee, has raised an alarm over the increasing risk posed by the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in the city.

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January 10, 2025
Private schools demand ₹2,400 crore RTE dues
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Private schools demand ₹2,400 crore RTE dues

Delay causes financial strain on schools; MESTA warns statewide protest if demands not met promptly

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January 10, 2025
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ICICI Bank Leases Property in Navi Mumbai for ₹9 Crore

ICICI Bank has leased 1.29 lakh square feet of commercial space in Turbhe, Navi Mumbai, for an annual rent of nearly Rs9 crore.

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January 10, 2025
CIDCO nears completion of DPR for Airport Express Metro Line
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CIDCO nears completion of DPR for Airport Express Metro Line

The City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) has ‘almost finalised’ the detailed project report (DPR) for the highly anticipated Airport Express Metro Line. This new metro corridor will connect the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) with the existing Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), promising enhanced connectivity and convenience for commuters.

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January 10, 2025
The Free Press Journal

Builders Respond to MHADA Notices on Lapsed Projects

Developers Failed to Keep MahaRERA Updated About Their Project's Status, Despite Deadline Lapse

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January 10, 2025
The Free Press Journal

Shy away from heavy cash deals: I-T dept

The Income Tax (I-T) department has cautioned against excessive cash transactions, warning that violations would trigger heavy penalties up to 100%.

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January 10, 2025
The Free Press Journal

Jain pathsalas to get financial aid from govt

After a 10-year wait, Jain pathsalas in Maharashtra will receive financial aid from the government's minority department.

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January 10, 2025
The Free Press Journal

Hawker held for murder bid on local train

The Bandra railway police have arrested a hawker for allegedly attempting to murder another vendor, who tried to settle a fight between him and a commuter in the ladies' compartment of a local train.

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January 10, 2025
India's role is key in climate change fight: UK diplomat
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India's role is key in climate change fight: UK diplomat

The fight against climate change cannot be won without India, asserted British diplomat John Nickell on Thursday.

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January 10, 2025
The Free Press Journal

SIT to address lack of women's washrooms

Team has been given 6 months to submit actionable recommendations

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January 10, 2025
BMC wins big: SC nixes textiles firm's claim over ₹660cr plot
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BMC wins big: SC nixes textiles firm's claim over ₹660cr plot

Top court sets aside Bombay High Court order; latter had directed BMC to transfer prime land to Century Textiles and Industries Ltd

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January 10, 2025