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Candidates can spend up to ₹40L

The model code of conduct (MCC) has been enforced in the Hingoli district and the Election Commission of India (ECI) has set the limit of candidates' poll expenditures to Rs40 lakh.

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October 22, 2024
BJP declares 3 candidates in district
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BJP declares 3 candidates in district

The saffron party's list for CS Nagar, Gangapur & Phulambri is released

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October 22, 2024
Ghanewadi water level rises: Bliss for Jalna
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Ghanewadi water level rises: Bliss for Jalna

adequate rainfall

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October 22, 2024
13 Mahayuti candidates announced in Nashik
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13 Mahayuti candidates announced in Nashik

Around 13 names from the Mahayuti alliance in Nashik district have been finalised. On the other hand, Mahavikas Aghadi (MVA) has not yet revealed its candidates. Seven candidates from Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) within the Mahayuti have been decided, and the BJP has announced four candidates. Additionally, two candidates from the Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) are confirmed. However, the grand alliance has not yet announced candidates for Nashik Central and Malegaon Central constituencies.

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October 22, 2024
BJP retains faith in 4 sitting MLAs
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BJP retains faith in 4 sitting MLAs

BJP has only nominated one new face from the Raver constituency

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October 22, 2024
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90k 'Ladki Bahin' accounts in Nanded

The Mukhya Mantri Mazi Ladki Bahin scheme was started four months back under which Rs1,500 is deposited in the bank and post office accounts of eligible and registered women every month.

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October 22, 2024
MAN OPENS FIRE ON ROAD
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MAN OPENS FIRE ON ROAD

A man parked his motorcycle and opened fire three rounds in the air at Lahuji Chowk in Nutan Vasahat on Sunday night. He also shot a video of the incident and made it viral on social media.

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October 22, 2024
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2 ARRESTED IN SUICIDE CASE

The Gangapur Police have registered a case of abetment to suicide and illegal money-lending against three suspects following the suicide of a Nashik-based businessman, Dheeraj Vijay Pawar.

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October 22, 2024
Mahayuti to face supremacy challenge in Hingoli district
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Mahayuti to face supremacy challenge in Hingoli district

The political atmosphere in the Hingoli district is heated after the announcement of the model code of conduct (MCC) for the assembly polls.

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October 22, 2024
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2 students drown in Khamboli Dam

Two post-graduate students from Pune's Fergusson College drowned in a reservoir about 40 km from the city on Sunday while on a picnic with friends, police said.

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October 22, 2024
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Dhangekar alleges police BJP nexus

Kasba Peth's Congress MLA Ravindra Dhangekar on Monday slammed Pune Police for acting at the behest of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). This comes a day after Dhangekar was booked for violation of the model code of conduct.

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October 22, 2024
Kothrud: Keskar may fight 'outsider' Patil
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Kothrud: Keskar may fight 'outsider' Patil

The BJP leader believes the party should have considered his name as he is a 'senior politician'

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October 22, 2024
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Mobile theft; 4 held, 14 devices recovered

Police have arrested four persons allegedly involved in the theft of several mobile phones during a musical concert in Pune city and recovered 14 gadgets from them, an official said on Monday.

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October 22, 2024
2x-3x hike in pvt bus fares
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2x-3x hike in pvt bus fares

Fares are hiked beyond the approved 50% rate of state bus fares

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October 22, 2024
Chinchwad: NCP's Kate won't campaign for Shankar Jagtap
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Chinchwad: NCP's Kate won't campaign for Shankar Jagtap

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has denied the ticket to its incumbent MLA Ashwini Jagtap to contest the upcoming elections from the Chinchwad Assembly seat.

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October 22, 2024
FDA's spl Diwali sweets crackdown
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FDA's spl Diwali sweets crackdown

With Diwali around the corner, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is increasing its vigilance and will be conducting a special drive to ensure public health and safety by keeping a check on substandard and potentially adulterated food items across the Pune region.

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October 22, 2024
The Free Press Journal

To contest or not, AAP to decide in two days: Kirdat

Speaking to The Free Press Journal (FPJ) on Monday, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Maharashtra spokesperson Mukund Kirdat said the recent reports of the party not contesting the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly polls to focus on next year's Delhi election are not true.

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October 22, 2024
The Free Press Journal

12 spaces for firecracker stalls found

The Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) has formulated a safety policy in context to mandating guidelines for sale of firecrackers at open grounds during Diwali.

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October 22, 2024
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₹13.5L lost in shaadi offer from Uganda

The police are searching for a gang of scammers who duped a 29-year-old woman out of Rs13.54 lakh through a matrimonial website.

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October 22, 2024
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Man dies of suicide; FIR against wife

The Samta Nagar police have booked six persons for abetment of suicide after a 37-year-old man was found dead by hanging in his Kandivali East residence on October 13.

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October 22, 2024
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Man booked as wife dies of 'suicide'

The Sakinaka police have registered an FIR against 35-year-old man Sakaram Chaudhari and his family for the alleged murder of his wife, 34-year-old Narangi alias Geeta Chaudhari, who was initially reported to have died by suicide on October 14.

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October 22, 2024
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‘RERA Act has not achieved its objectives’

A forum representing home-buyers has stated that the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, has not been able to achieve its objectives so far and asked the Union Consumer Affairs Ministry to issue real estate sector-specific guidelines to safeguard consumers.

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October 22, 2024
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TISS defends action against Prof amid recoil

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has defended its action against its Hyderabad off-campus assistant professor, Arjun Sengupta, who participated in a student protest. After facing backlash over a show-cause notice to him, TISS said that the order is “in full compliance with national regulations and government policies”.

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October 22, 2024
The Free Press Journal

Court probes realty group, MHADA men

Court subsequently directed the police to investigate the complaint against the developer and other parties

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October 22, 2024
Carnac bridge reconstruction makes progress with 1st girder
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Carnac bridge reconstruction makes progress with 1st girder

After years of delays, the first significant step in reconstructing the Carnac railway flyover has been completed.

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October 22, 2024
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Show of strength by Ex-MLA for BJP ticket in twin-city

Former MBMC mayor Nirmala Savle abandons Cong for BJP

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October 22, 2024
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai

Inspect Kopari areas for illegal firecracker sales

SAFETY SURVEY | Inquiry over shopkeepers storing excess firecrackers, selling them without licence; storage limits apply

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October 22, 2024
The Free Press Journal

DMC unaware of BMC°s RTI plans

In 202l, BMC launched online RTI portal for two wards on pilot basis; three years on, plan to cover more wards has not moved

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October 22, 2024
Out on bail, Indrani now a dancing diva
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Out on bail, Indrani now a dancing diva

Launches banner Indrani Mukerjea Enterprises; portrays Phoenix in drama with Sandeep Soparkar

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October 22, 2024
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Waste processing deadline extended

The deadline for processing 70 lakh tonne waste at the Mulund dumping ground is expected to be extended due to slow progress.

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October 22, 2024