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Pawar Sr met Dawood as CM in 1988-91: VBA
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Pawar Sr met Dawood as CM in 1988-91: VBA

The Dawood Ibrahim factor has emerged once again with Maharashtra going to the polls. In a sensational statement, Prakash Ambedkar, leader of the Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi and grandson of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, recently alleged that NCP leader Sharad Pawar had met gangster Dawood Ibrahim in Dubai during his tenure as chief minister in 1988-91.

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October 23, 2024
VC'S SACK LETTER IS WITHDRAWN
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VC'S SACK LETTER IS WITHDRAWN

Economist is to be given a fresh hearing

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October 23, 2024
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CWG drops games India is good at

India's medal prospects for the 2026 Commonwealth Games have taken a major hit, as host city Glasgow has dropped key disciplines like hockey, badminton, wrestling, cricket, and shooting from the roster, citing budget constraints and operational risks.

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October 23, 2024
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Bottled-up Waqf anger: TMC MP is suspended

It was a chaotic Tuesday at the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) hearing on the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 when Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee smashed a glass bottle on the table, injuring himself during a heated argument with BJP MP Abhijit Gangopadhyay.

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October 23, 2024
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Prayers, Politics, and Power Struggles

CM Eknath Shinde jets off to Guwahati's famed Kamakhya Devi temple

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October 23, 2024
Ok to fail in Class X maths and science
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Ok to fail in Class X maths and science

To ease pressure on Class X students who are weak in maths and science, the revised State Curriculum Framework for School Education (SCF-SE) - which was approved earlier this month - has proposed that state board students who don't pass in these subjects and get at least 20 marks in the SSC exam can take admission in Class XI.

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October 23, 2024
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Nominees hop on and off

It is beginning of the silly poll season when politicians cast aside their ideological baggage and cross over on impulse, guided by the political headwinds.

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October 23, 2024
MODI & XI'S MOMENT
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MODI & XI'S MOMENT

FINAL THAW | Will hold bilateral meeting, the first in five years; China confirms LAC agreement

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October 23, 2024
Political potboiler
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Political potboiler

Both Mahayuti and MVA jigsaw is yet to fall in place even as irritants are being ironed out

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October 23, 2024
Biogas Plant to be established in Jamul
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Biogas Plant to be established in Jamul

In a significant step towards promoting biofuel production from municipal solid waste, a tripartite concession agreement was signed on Monday between the Municipal Corporation Bhilai, Chhattisgarh Biofuel Development Authority, and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL).

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October 22, 2024
Time running out for Norris to catch Verstappen
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Time running out for Norris to catch Verstappen

Time is running out on Lando Norris' Formula 1 title chase of Max Verstappen.

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October 22, 2024
Gandhinagar's GIFT city emerges as the country’s financial gateway
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Gandhinagar's GIFT city emerges as the country’s financial gateway

Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), located along the Sabarmati River between Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, has been developed as a landmark initiative by the Gujarat government with support from the Government of India.

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October 22, 2024
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PWD accused of raw sewage discharge in police complaint

The PWD sewerage department came under scrutiny of agitated residents of Madel, Fatorda, as locals accused department officials of discharging raw sewage into the stormwater drains.

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October 22, 2024
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Forensic testing of smuggled beef hits financial roadblock

MEAT THAT IS BEING SMUGGLED UNDER GUISE OF 'BUFFALO' IS SUSPECTED TO BE OF BULLS

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October 22, 2024
'RoZéo' air show captivates Pune audience
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'RoZéo' air show captivates Pune audience

In an enchanting display of aerial acrobatics, three flexible poles were set up on the lawn, where gymnasts nimbly climbed to the rhythm of the music, captivating the audience with breathtaking performances.

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October 22, 2024
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EC seeks teachers during Diwali vacation

The Election Commission (EC) on Monday informed the Bombay High Court that the teachers of a private aided school in Kurla will be required to be available for election duty only during the Diwali holidays, November 19 and 20, a day prior to the polls and the election day itself.

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October 22, 2024
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EVMs sealed in poll dispute to be released

They were sealed following a dispute over the election victory of Sena’s Naresh Mhaske

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October 22, 2024
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Victims seek conviction, maximum punishment

The victims of the 2008 Malegaon blast on Monday pleaded in court to convict the seven accused facing the trial and award maximum punishment to them.

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October 22, 2024
Kichcha's daughter slams paps for funeral chaos
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Kichcha's daughter slams paps for funeral chaos

Kannada superstar Kichcha Sudeep lost his mother, Saroja, on October 20, Sunday. The actor was seen crying inconsolably at her funeral and his daughter has now slammed the media for creating a ruckus while the family was grieving.

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October 22, 2024
Mumbai register win in style
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Mumbai register win in style

The home side miss out on bonus point losing Mhatre's wicket

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October 22, 2024
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Lewandowski extends scoring streak, Barca win

Barcelona's Gavi came off bench to replace Pedri in the 83rd minute

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October 22, 2024
Wolvaardt rues South Africa's lost opportunity
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Wolvaardt rues South Africa's lost opportunity

After South Africa ended up with a second-straight runners-up finish in the Women's T20 World Cup 2024, a disappointed skipper Laura Wolvaardt said there was an expectation within the team about this event being theirs to win it, which eventually didn't happen.

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October 22, 2024
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SHAMI SAYS HE IS PAIN FREE

India pacer wants to play domestic cricket to make strong case

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October 22, 2024
Gavaskar heaps praise on Sarfaraz's performance
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Gavaskar heaps praise on Sarfaraz's performance

Sarfaraz was at the forefront of India's second innings total of 462 through an attacking knock of 150

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October 22, 2024
Mohd Siraj's 'Home Truth' challenge
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Mohd Siraj's 'Home Truth' challenge

Pressure on pacer after only 19 wickets from 13 Tests in India

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October 22, 2024
"Labuschagne, Khawaja wanted me behind them'
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"Labuschagne, Khawaja wanted me behind them'

Smith stated he was asked by McDonald to tell position he likes

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October 22, 2024
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B'desh interim govt criticised for poll delay

Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, the Senior Joint Secretary General of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, criticized the interim government for not announcing a date for the election, Dhaka Tribune reported.

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October 22, 2024
NZ airport causes stir with sign capping goodbye hugs
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NZ airport causes stir with sign capping goodbye hugs

Hugging your loved ones goodbye could land you in trouble at a New Zealand airport should your embrace linger too long.

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October 22, 2024
US 'fusion cells' involved in Hamas leader's death
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US 'fusion cells' involved in Hamas leader's death

As finer details of the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar have started emerging, sources in the US point to the 'fusion cell' that was responsible for snaring the most wanted man by Israel responsible for the Oct. 7, 2023 attack across Gaza.

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October 22, 2024
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Temple being reconstructed after 64 years

A budget of Pakistani ₹10 million has been allocated to reconstruct a Hindu temple in the Punjab province of Pakistan, marking the first phase of restoration 64 years after it was rendered dysfunctional, a media report said on Monday.

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October 22, 2024