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Arthur Rd jail hosts 3-day Ram Katha

In a first, a three-day Ram Katha event was held at Arthur Road jail, which currently houses 3,400 prisoners, much higher than its sanctioned strength of 999.

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November 23, 2024
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Navi Mumbai airport: A new high for IndiGo

IndiGo, India's largest low-cost carrier, has successfully completed simulator validation for draft required navigation performance approaches at the upcoming Navi Mumbai international airport.

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November 23, 2024
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BMW driver booked over wall crash

A 33-year-old man was booked for allegedly ramming a BMW car into a society wall, said the Bandra police.

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November 23, 2024
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Beware of fake support centres

To counter the rapidly evolving cybercrime, the state cyber department has sounded an alert regarding fake support centres that are on the rise.

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November 23, 2024
Two taxis catch fire near residence of Ambanis
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Two taxis catch fire near residence of Ambanis

No one was injured in the mishap which occurred around 7.56pm on Thursday; cause of fire under probe

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November 23, 2024
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Why N Ravikiran returned Madras music academy award

Renowned Carnatic musician and Chitravina maestro N Ravikiran on Thursday returned the M S Subbulakshmi (MSS) award bestowed by the Madras music academy in 2017.

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November 23, 2024
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Trying to swim, 3 boys drown in lake

Aged between 10 and 13 yrs, trio left to play on Nov 20; kin got worried when they didn't return till late night

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November 23, 2024
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CR to run spl trains for RRB examinees

The Central Railway will run 10 special trips between CSMT and Nagpur to facilitate travel of candidates appearing for the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) exams.

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November 23, 2024
HC upholds teen's 10-year jail for raping his friend
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HC upholds teen's 10-year jail for raping his friend

The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court (HC) has upheld the conviction of a 17-year-old boy, who was tried as an adult for raping his minor friend, noting that there is a built-in assurance that the charge is genuine.

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November 23, 2024
Rights' body reprimands Kalwa police over inaction in elder abuse complaint
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Rights' body reprimands Kalwa police over inaction in elder abuse complaint

The State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has reprimanded the Kalwa police for failing to register an FIR or even a zero FIR against a Mira Road-based old age home, which has been accused of elder abuse.

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November 23, 2024
Cemetery at risk, modify DP: Christians urge BMC
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Cemetery at risk, modify DP: Christians urge BMC

ANXIOUS CALL | Community says though BMC has put plan on hold, proposal must be modified to prevent issues in future

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November 23, 2024
Resort politics likely amid intensified power struggle
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Resort politics likely amid intensified power struggle

HORSE TRADING ON? Efforts are underway to secure support from smaller parties and independents to ensure a majority to form the government

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November 23, 2024
Poll percentage up in ministers' constituencies
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Poll percentage up in ministers' constituencies

Among the ministers, Kagal represented by Hasan Mushrif has seen the highest turnout of 81.72%

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November 23, 2024
Next few nail-biter hours for Mahayuti, MVA in a highly charged atmosphere
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Next few nail-biter hours for Mahayuti, MVA in a highly charged atmosphere

Counting for 6.4 crore votes polled in the 288 state assembly constituencies will be held on Saturday, which is being seen as one of the most intensely fought electoral battles by the two major political alliances - the Mahayuti and the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA).

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November 23, 2024
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Wankhede seeks CBI probe in SC/ST case against Malik

Wankhede demands that either probe be transferred to CBI or monitored by Bombay High Court

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November 23, 2024
We are where the power is, reveals VBA
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We are where the power is, reveals VBA

In a change of strategy, the Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) has announced that in case it wins a sufficient number of seats, it will join whichever alliance is in a position to form the next government in Maharashtra, here on Friday.

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November 23, 2024
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Modi shares Viksit Bharat Mantra

PM Narendra Modi on Friday said the world is acknowledging India's strategic importance and this has been made possible by the \"reform, perform and transform\" mantra of the last 10 years.

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November 23, 2024
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BCCI unveils IPL dates for three seasons

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced that the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will take place from March 14 to May 25, with similar schedules set for the 2026 and 2027 editions.

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November 23, 2024
IN HUNG HOUSE, FLOATERS MAY PLAY 'KINGMAKERS'
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IN HUNG HOUSE, FLOATERS MAY PLAY 'KINGMAKERS'

ONSET OF POACHING SEASON | If exit polls are to be discounted, political commotion lies ahead with independents and rebels holding the key

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November 23, 2024
Teen stabs man to death after train seat row
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Teen stabs man to death after train seat row

In a shocking case of train rage, a 33-year-old man was stabbed to death by a 16-year-old at Ghatkopar railway station on November 15, police divulged on Thursday.

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November 23, 2024
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Tawde threat to slap Rs 100cr legal suit

Maharashtra BJP leader Vinod Tawde has sent legal notices to Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Supriya Shrinate, and Rahul Gandhi, demanding an apology over accusations of distributing cash to influence voters.

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November 23, 2024
Adani stocks recoup, legal challenges ahead
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Adani stocks recoup, legal challenges ahead

Stocks of the Adani Group rebounded on Friday, after witnessing a sharp sell-off triggered by US government allegations of bribing, which the group has vehemently denied as \"baseless\".

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November 23, 2024
Hotels, luxury buses, choppers on standby
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Hotels, luxury buses, choppers on standby

The calm Arabian Sea on Friday afternoon held a secret close to its bosom; it had been a mute witness to political chess moves, strategy shenanigans over buzzing phone lines, and the uncanny lull before election day results.

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November 23, 2024
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Canada debunks report on Modi

The Canadian government has dismissed a media report linking Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval to criminal activities in Canada, including the alleged plot to kill Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, terming it as \"speculative and inaccurate\".

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November 23, 2024
Nightmare start for Australia
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Nightmare start for Australia

It's not every day that a Test match opener resembles a demolition derby, but the first day between India and Australia was a carnival of collapsing wickets.

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November 23, 2024
Submarine collides with fishing vessel
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Submarine collides with fishing vessel

An Indian Navy submarine collided with a fishing boat, identified as Marthoma, with a crew of 13, about 70 nautical miles North West of Goa late on Thursday night.

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November 23, 2024
War Crimes: ICC Arrest Warrant For Netanyahu
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War Crimes: ICC Arrest Warrant For Netanyahu

The ICC move could have limited impact since Israel and its major backer, the US, are not members of the Court

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November 22, 2024
Trump 2.0: A New Era For India-U.S. Relations?
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Trump 2.0: A New Era For India-U.S. Relations?

The relationship between the United States and India plays a critical role in tejim global politics and the economy

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November 22, 2024
India To Be Insulated From Trade War Between US And China
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India To Be Insulated From Trade War Between US And China

India will be relatively insulated from the global economic shocks expected from a potential trade war between US and China in 2025, as per a report by Goldman Sachs.

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November 22, 2024
Democracy First, Humanity First Our Mantra: PM Modi
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Democracy First, Humanity First Our Mantra: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that India and Guyana have struggled to achieve their independence from colonisation while asserting that both countries believe in the creed of 'Democracy first, humanity first'.

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November 22, 2024