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Mahim MLA used BMC funds to buy, distribute 20K cookers
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Mahim MLA used BMC funds to buy, distribute 20K cookers

PRESSURE COOKER SCAM 2.0

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November 19, 2024
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MNS sets '50-mark question paper' for rivals in Belapur

The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has issued a unique challenge to two former MLAs now contesting the Belapur constituency.

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November 19, 2024
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Muslim quota talks after MVA forms new govt: Revanth

Amid the political controversy between the BJP and Congress over Muslim reservation in Maharashtra, Congress leader and Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy said that the issue will be addressed after the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) forms the government post the November 20 elections.

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November 19, 2024
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BMC takes steps to boost voter turnout

Mumbai: Following a dip in turnout in the Lok Sabha election, the BMC has implemented measures to improve voter participation in the assembly polls.

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November 19, 2024
Modi-Adani ties: Rahul hypocrite, accuses BJP
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Modi-Adani ties: Rahul hypocrite, accuses BJP

BJP HITS BACK | Vinod Tawde releases pictures of Adani with Rahul's brother-in-law Robert Vadra and Shashi Tharoor.

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November 19, 2024
No urgency: HC on PIL against Shukla
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No urgency: HC on PIL against Shukla

The Bombay High Court (HC) on Monday refused to grant an urgent hearing in a public interest litigation (PIL) petition challenging the appointment of IPS officer Rashmi Shukla as Director General of Police (DGP) in February, claiming that the same was \"arbitrary and illegal.\"

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November 19, 2024
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Khadse hangs up his boots

Veteran NCP-SP leader Eknath Khadse, who quit BJP in 2020 blaming the leadership for his neglect, on Monday announced his retirement from electoral politics citing health issues.

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November 19, 2024
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Mobile phone ban in booths to stay: HC

The Bombay High Court on Monday said there was no \"illegality\" in the circular issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI) prohibiting the use of mobile phones at polling booths in the upcoming state assembly elections.

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November 19, 2024
I will fight for you until my last breath: Uddhav
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I will fight for you until my last breath: Uddhav

Just before the dust settled on the Maharashtra assembly trail, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, one of the men at the centre of this 'make and break' elections, made his final emotional appeal to the voters.

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November 19, 2024
Stalled projects during MVA rule led to job loss: CM
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Stalled projects during MVA rule led to job loss: CM

As the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) criticises the Mahayuti over rising unemployment in the state, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde hit back with a sharp attack on the previous MVA government, holding it responsible for job shortages due to stalled projects during its tenure.

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November 19, 2024
All the Pawar men and women: Baramati high on emotion on last day
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All the Pawar men and women: Baramati high on emotion on last day

If Maharashtra has emerged as the mother of all state polls and poll sops, Baramati is arguably \"the one\" within Maharashtra.

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November 19, 2024
You can?t win polls by getting wet in rain,
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You can?t win polls by getting wet in rain,

Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, speaking at the final election rally in Arvi, expressed confidence that the Mahayuti will return to power after the election results on November 23.

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November 19, 2024
Sympathy for Zee shan will not translate into votes,
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Sympathy for Zee shan will not translate into votes,

The Bandra East constituency is set to witness a tough contest as Shiv Sena(UBT ) candidate Varun Sardesai takes on incumbent MLA and NCP (AP) leader Zeeshan Siddique.

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November 19, 2024
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7 fishermen rescued from Pak vessel

The Coast Guard has rescued seven Indian fishermen who were apprehended by the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) in the mid-sea off the Gujarat coast and kept on their ship near the maritime boundary between the two countries, officials said on Monday.

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November 19, 2024
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Punjab farmers threaten Delhi protest march

Leaders of various farm unions of Punjab, including Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM), on Monday announced that the farmers would resume their protest march towards Delhi from December 6 to press the Centre to accept their various demands, including a legal guarantee of minimum support price (MSP) for their crops.

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November 19, 2024
Anmol Bishnoi detained in US
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Anmol Bishnoi detained in US

IN THE NET | He allegedly provided logistical support for Siddique killing and had a hand in firing outside Salman residence; now his extradition is in question

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November 19, 2024
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SHAH, DOVAL IN A HUDDLE ON MANIPUR

In response to the escalating violence in Manipur, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has announced the deployment of 50 additional companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), amounting to approximately 5,000 personnel.

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November 19, 2024
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Ganga not fit for bathing NGT

Varanasi, where spirituality meets sewage, is now the site of yet another scathing rebuke from the National Green Tribunal (NGT) over the Ganga's lamentable state.

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November 19, 2024
When missiles speak, will Russia hit back?
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When missiles speak, will Russia hit back?

Ukraine on Monday welcomed a decision by the Joe Biden administration to allow it to attack targets inside Russia with US-supplied long-range missiles, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy suggesting that the first launches would come soon and without warning.

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November 19, 2024
SC suspends classes as Delhi air quality dips
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SC suspends classes as Delhi air quality dips

With Delhi's air quality index dipping nearly to the 'severe-plus' (494 at 4 pm) category, the Supreme Court on Monday ordered that physical classes for all students up to grade 12 in Delhi should be suspended for the time being.

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November 19, 2024
A Churning Like Never Before
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A Churning Like Never Before

POLITICAL AQI | Will Maharashtmis voters clear tl:e political smug nr add tn the pollutinni

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November 19, 2024
Anil Deshmukh is injured in attack
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Anil Deshmukh is injured in attack

Former state home minister Anil Deshmukh was allegedly injured when unknown assailants attacked his car with stones on Narkhed Bypass Road, about 70 km from Nagpur.

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November 19, 2024
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IS CHHOTA POPAT THE KEY ISSUE?

The election season is always a spectacle, but this time it seems to be a trite slapstick comedy with theatrics that obscure the real issues.

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November 19, 2024
Xi Jinping 'ready to work with Trump'
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Xi Jinping 'ready to work with Trump'

In what is expected to be the final talks between US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, the latter assured the outgoing Biden that he is 'ready to work' with President-elect Donald Trump.

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November 18, 2024
Smith wants to be more proactive against Ashwin
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Smith wants to be more proactive against Ashwin

Ashwin had nicked off Smith thrice during the 2020-21 rubber and dismissed him twice in 2023

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November 18, 2024
Russia's latest strikes hit Ukraine's power grid
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Russia's latest strikes hit Ukraine's power grid

A combination of ballistic, cruise missiles & long-range drones hurled on infrastructure

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November 18, 2024
RVNL rules out flyovers at Comba, Seraulim, Majorda over jurisdiction
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RVNL rules out flyovers at Comba, Seraulim, Majorda over jurisdiction

Will the Railway Board's decision to do away with level crossing result in the construction of flyovers near the existing level crossings at Comba-Margao, Seraulim or Majorda?

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November 18, 2024
Metro excavation leads to cracks in 200-yr-old temple
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Metro excavation leads to cracks in 200-yr-old temple

Scaffolds being installed to support arches of Kalaram Temple

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November 18, 2024
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Man held from Akola, 25th arrest in case

The Mumbai Crime Branch on Sunday arrested a Gujarat resident from Akola in the Baba Siddique murder case, taking the number of people held in the sensational incident to 25, an official said.

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November 18, 2024
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No Christians in state minorities commission

Christian community groups have pointed out that the recently constituted Maharashtra state minorities commission does not have a Christian among its nine members.

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November 18, 2024