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Gold worth ₹5cr seized at airport

Mumbai Airport Customs has seized 7.4 kg gold worth Rs5.11 crore and arrested seven people, including contractual airport staff, in different cases detected late Friday night.

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September 15, 2024
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Malad mandal makes 100 kg idol from paper, natural stones

Now, Ganeshotsav has also become a festival to celebrate nature.

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September 15, 2024
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Labourer held for robbing jeweller

On Tuesday, the Azad Maidan Police arrested a 28-year-old man, identified as Abbas Labbe from Sewri, in connection with the theft of 230gm of gold and Rs21,380 in cash.

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September 15, 2024
13 hospitalised after fire at Ghatkopar bldg
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13 hospitalised after fire at Ghatkopar bldg

Victims include a teen and senior citizen; fire brigade officials arrived more than an hour late, allege locals

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September 15, 2024
Navy Nagar sets sail for zero plastic, e-waste mission
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Navy Nagar sets sail for zero plastic, e-waste mission

Colaba’s Navy Nagar, which is Asia’s largest Naval residential base, has taken a green leap, with personnel and residents of the Naval Officers and Residents Association (NOFRA) pledging to ensure that the defence colony is devoid of plastic and e-waste.

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September 15, 2024
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Heart of brain dead teen gives beat of life to collegian

Recipient was waiting for donor for 6 mths; family was hoping for miracle

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September 15, 2024
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In a bid to overtake, car mows down teen

A 17-year-old boy lost his life in an accident on Western Express Highway, Dahisar East, on September 13.

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September 15, 2024
Cops illegally detain man, break into his showroom
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Cops illegally detain man, break into his showroom

Echoes of case earlier this month in which four policemen were caught on video planting drugs in a man's pocket and later arresting him

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September 15, 2024
Banks can revalue, auction Choksi assets
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Banks can revalue, auction Choksi assets

The PMLA court has allowed the plea of PNB & ICICI Bank to go ahead with the process

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September 15, 2024
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'We turned the tide, brought 52% FDI

CM campaigns in Marathwada region; promises to double Ladki Bahin dole

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September 15, 2024
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Political overtones to city procession for Eid-e-Milad?

A complaint has been filed with the police alleging that the All India Khilafat Committee Trust is spreading fake and misleading information on the history of Mumbai's first-ever Eid-eMilad procession.

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September 15, 2024
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Trafficking for cyber crimes: Woman held

The Telangana police’s State Cyber Security Bureau has arrested a 30-year-old woman from Chembur for her alleged involvement in human trafficking to Cambodia for cyber crimes under coercive and harsh conditions.

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September 15, 2024
BJP's benevolent gaze on Mumbai
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BJP's benevolent gaze on Mumbai

With Maharashtra inching closer to the much-awaited assembly elections, the central BJP leadership is intensifying its focus on Maharashtra, particularly Mumbai, with frequent visits by party bigwigs.

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September 15, 2024
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Mahayuti upbeat over lifting curbs on onions

For the Mahayuti government, it's an attempt to correct the political mistakes that proved costly during the Lok Sabha elections.

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September 15, 2024
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‘Urban naxal' slur on Congress

In his first election rally in Haryana the Prime Minister described the Congress Party as a \"a new form of urban naxals’’.

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September 15, 2024
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Gradation for Marathi to go

The gradation system for Marathi language prevalent at some schools is to be discontinued, a Government Resolution (GR) issued on Friday said.

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September 15, 2024
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SEBI chief invested in Chinese funds: Cong

The Congress on Saturday asked “Is the PM aware that the SEBI chairperson has been investing in Chinese firms at a time when India is facing geopolitical tensions with China?”

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September 15, 2024
'Terrorism's last breath'
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'Terrorism's last breath'

Prime Minister says his focus is carving out a young leadership in Jammu and Kashmir

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September 15, 2024
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The unequal war on ransomware

The recently released limited series, IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, sparked off a heated debate almost as soon as it was released.

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September 15, 2024
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Poll math powers duty on edible oil

The NDA government decision to lift export curbs on onions and Basmati rice and to increase import duty on edible oil which is set to bring soybean at the minimum support price (MSP) rates came as a major relief for the state BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP - the alliance partners in Mahayuti government.

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September 15, 2024
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CBI-FBI action busts cybercrime network

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in coordination with the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), busted a virtual assets and bullion supported transnational cybercrime network that targeted foreign victims, after simultaneous raids at seven locations in Mumbai and Kolkata.

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September 15, 2024
Earth to get mini-moon for 2 months
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Earth to get mini-moon for 2 months

Move aside moon, there’s a new sheriff in town.

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September 15, 2024
Reciprocal visits end in stalemate
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Reciprocal visits end in stalemate

A day of twists and turns ended in stalemate again between the protesting doctors and the West Bengal Chief Minister as a delegation of the junior doctors left the Chief Minister's residence in the pouring rain late on Saturday evening.

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September 15, 2024
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Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi colluding with Amazon, Flipkart: CCI

Samsung, Xiaomi and other smartphone companies colluded with Amazon and Flipkart to exclusively launch products on the e-commerce firms' Indian websites in breach of antitrust laws, according to regulatory reports seen by Reuters.

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September 15, 2024
Sri Lanka's proposed free visa program
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Sri Lanka's proposed free visa program

The aim is to boost tourism in the country

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September 14, 2024
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Does the Maruti Suzuki Jimny AT manage to leave a mark on the hearts and minds of enthusiasts? We find out

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September 14, 2024
Germany reinforces border controls
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Germany reinforces border controls

Aims to address illegal immigration and combat human trafficking pressures

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September 14, 2024
India rely on Balaji to open Davis Cup tie
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India rely on Balaji to open Davis Cup tie

Doubles specialist N Sriram will again do singles duty against Sweden like in Pakistan early this year

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September 14, 2024
Mumbai City draw level
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Mumbai City draw level

Visitors rally to earn a point with two 2nd half goals

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September 14, 2024
CANADA TIGHTENS IMMIGRATION POLICIES
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CANADA TIGHTENS IMMIGRATION POLICIES

A mid rising public discontent, Canada is quietly tightening immigration policies, reflecting a shift in national sentiment as the federal election looms.

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September 14, 2024