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BMC begins hiring inspectors
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BMC begins hiring inspectors

The BMC's efforts to tackle hawkers have been hampered by vacant positions for licensed inspectors. After a delay of over two years, the civic body has initiated the process to fill 118 inspector positions across the city's 24 wards.

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August 21, 2024
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CERT flags 'social media impersonation'

Amid the rising cases of social media impersonation fraud, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued an alert, warning the citizens about the scam wherein cons create fake profiles using names and photos of the target's family and social circle.

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August 21, 2024
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Rebels plan to spoil the party

It was expected that the assembly polls in the state would take place around mid-October but now the Election Commission of India (ECI) has decided to hold polls in Maharashtra and Jharkhand after Diwali.

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August 21, 2024
Rajiv never sent ED, CBI to harass opposition: Uddhav
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Rajiv never sent ED, CBI to harass opposition: Uddhav

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday said that in the past the undivided Shiv Sena and Congress were bitter rivals, but they never acted with towards each other.

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August 21, 2024
Rains return after two-week hiatus, bringing relief
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Rains return after two-week hiatus, bringing relief

Rains returned to Mumbai on Tuesday morning, bringing much-needed respite from the sweltering heat and humidity.

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August 21, 2024
HC junks petition against noise and light pollution
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HC junks petition against noise and light pollution

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday disposed of a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a total ban on the sale, lease, import and use of loudspeakers and sound systems emitting noise levels exceeding the permissible limits specified under the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000, during festivals.

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August 21, 2024
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'Vishakha panels' on the anvil

School education minister announces decision amid mounting pressure

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August 21, 2024
Police rain blows after pleas to clear tracks go unheeded
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Police rain blows after pleas to clear tracks go unheeded

Thousands of Central Railway commuters, especially officegoers, were left stranded on Tuesday when the Badlapur residents staged a rail blockade, while protesting the alleged sexual assault on two pre-school girls.

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August 21, 2024
Schools study ways to protect children
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Schools study ways to protect children

Schools across Mumbai are left unsettled after the news of an alleged sexual assault of two nursery kids at a school in Thane district.

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August 21, 2024
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Govt waited until matters escalated

First came SIT, then came suspension of cops

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August 21, 2024
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HC advice to girls to curb sex urge spiked

The Supreme Court on Tuesday set aside an order of the Calcutta High Court in which it had acquitted an accused in a sexual assault case and made \"objectionable\" observations advising adolescent girls to \"control sexual urges\".

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August 21, 2024
SC is upset but no strong dose
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SC is upset but no strong dose

Sets up national task force, raps West Bengal, demands why the police ran away, seeks details of security paraphernalia in States/UTS but does not address systemic failure

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August 21, 2024
Suburb erupts over assault of 2 minors aged 4
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Suburb erupts over assault of 2 minors aged 4

Irate Badlapur residents, seething over the news of the molestation of two children - both aged four - by an employee at a preschool, spilled out on the streets and railway tracks on Tuesday, bringing the MMR suburb to a halt and disrupting suburban train services for several hours.

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August 21, 2024
Adani Group Touts Cash To Ease Hindenburg-Fueled Concerns
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Adani Group Touts Cash To Ease Hindenburg-Fueled Concerns

Billionaire Gautam Adani's port-to-energy conglomerate on Monday said it has enough cash to cover more than 30 months of debt payments and that its businesses are firing on all cylinders.

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August 20, 2024
Rathour praises skipper Rohit's gameplan, strategy
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Rathour praises skipper Rohit's gameplan, strategy

Rohit led India to the T20 World Cup victory in June this year

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August 20, 2024
'Russia won't accept this state of affairs'
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'Russia won't accept this state of affairs'

Russia has officially requested Germany to investigate the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines, a Russian Foreign Ministry official said Monday.

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August 20, 2024
Impeachment report on Prez Biden released AP Republicans allege the Biden
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Impeachment report on Prez Biden released AP Republicans allege the Biden

House Republicans have released their initial impeachment inquiry report into President Joe Biden, alleging an abuse of power and obstruction of justice in the financial dealings of his son Hunter Biden and family associates.

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August 20, 2024
Cheetah cubs now accompany mother for hunt in Kuno
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Cheetah cubs now accompany mother for hunt in Kuno

Cheetah cubs have started accompanying their mothers during hunting much to the excitement of Kuno forest officers.

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August 20, 2024
MINISTER LAUNCHES 'SUGAM' APP
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MINISTER LAUNCHES 'SUGAM' APP

Chhattisgarh's Commercial Taxes and Finance Minister, O.P. Chaudhary, has introduced a new mobile application called 'Sugam', designed to enhance transparency and security in property transactions.

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August 20, 2024
DWUG saves 1.6K surat diamond artisans
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DWUG saves 1.6K surat diamond artisans

Giriraj (name changed), a young diamond craftsman, considered suicide after losing his job in April. Giriraj borrowed approximately Rs 20 lakh from his friends last year to acquire a home in a residential apartment in Puna.

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August 20, 2024
GMERS faces criticism over security directive
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GMERS faces criticism over security directive

In response to recent violent incidents against female doctor tragic rape and murder in Kolkata, GMERS Gandhinagar Medical College has issued a new security directive for its female staff and students.

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August 20, 2024
Abhishek Singhvi files nomination papers for Rajya Sabha from TG
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Abhishek Singhvi files nomination papers for Rajya Sabha from TG

The by-election has been caused as BRS leader Keshava Rao resigned from his Rajya Sabha membership and joined the Congress. With two years left in the term, the bypoll will be held on Sep 3

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August 20, 2024
Expedite site acquisition for Integrated residential schools.
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Expedite site acquisition for Integrated residential schools.

Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu has instructed the Education department officials to coordinate with respective District Collectors for acquisition of sites for Integrated Residential School buildings in various constituencies across the Telangana State.

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August 20, 2024
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Judicial reform 'being assessed'

This study will comprehensively evaluate special courts, assessing their functionality, efficacy, and impact, monitored by SC

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August 20, 2024
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Hurt Udaipur student dies; security upped

The Udaipur student, who was stabbed by a classmate four days ago, succumbed on Monday.

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August 20, 2024
UP medic held for nurse's 'rape'
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UP medic held for nurse's 'rape'

The police, acting on a complaint by the nurse's father, have registered a case against Dr Shahnawaz, nurse Mehnaz, and ward boy Junaid. All the three accused have been arrested and are currently under investigation.

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August 20, 2024
Reliance Group moves NCLT to restrain IIHL from using 'Reliance' brand name
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Reliance Group moves NCLT to restrain IIHL from using 'Reliance' brand name

Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Ventures Pvt Ltd (ADAVPL), a company owned by Anil Ambani, has approached the NCLT in Mumbai with a request ongoing insolvency resolution process of Reliance Capital (RCAP).

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August 20, 2024
Deposit growth trailing credit concerns a 'statistical myth' if seen since FY22: SBI
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Deposit growth trailing credit concerns a 'statistical myth' if seen since FY22: SBI

Concerns on the trailing deposit growth are a \"statistical myth\", as the overall quantum of deposits have outpaced credit since FY22, economists at the country's largest lender SBI said on Monday.

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August 20, 2024
FM urges PSBs to boost deposits
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FM urges PSBs to boost deposits

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharman on Monday held a performance review meeting with heads of public sector banks and asked them to make concerted efforts to garner deposits..

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August 20, 2024
Demand improving on pickup in rural consumption: RBI
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Demand improving on pickup in rural consumption: RBI

At a time when several risks cast a shadow on the global economic prospects, the Indian economy remains strong with demand conditions improving on the back of a revival in rural consumption, a Reserve Bank of India staff paper has said.

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August 20, 2024