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PE investments in Indian real estate sector surge over 30% in 2024
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PE investments in Indian real estate sector surge over 30% in 2024

Private equity (PE) investments in the Indian real estate sector reached $4.2 billion in 2024, marking a 32 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth amid high demand in the warehousing segment, according to a report on Thursday.

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December 20, 2024
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FAIFA releases agricultural roadmap

The Federation of All India Farmer Association (FAIFA) released a comprehensive agricultural roadmap on Thursday, calling for enhanced digital infrastructure and sustainable farming practices to boost India's agricultural sector through 2040.

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December 20, 2024
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Coal imports during Apr-Oct decline by 3.1%

India's coal imports during the April-October period of financial year 2024-25 witnessed a major decrease of 3.1 per cent, reaching 149.39 million tonnes (MT) compared to 154.17 MT in the corresponding period of last year, the Coal Ministry stated on Thursday.

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December 20, 2024
India's Job Market Projected to Grow by 9% in 2025
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India's Job Market Projected to Grow by 9% in 2025

Hiring activities in 2025 are likely to witness a 9 per cent growth in the country driven by sectors, including IT, retail, telecommunications and banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sectors, a report said on Thursday.

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December 20, 2024
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Commerce ministry may face possible repeat of 2011 trade data error

The commerce ministry this time around may witness a repeat of 2011 when a discrepancy of about USD 9 billion was detected in the trade data for the April-November period.

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December 20, 2024
Indian EV market potential likely to touch ₹20 lakh cr by 2030, to create 5 cr jobs
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Indian EV market potential likely to touch ₹20 lakh cr by 2030, to create 5 cr jobs

Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said the Indian electric vehicle market potential is likely to touch Rs 20 lakh crore and will create around 5 crore jobs across the entire EV ecosystem by 2030.

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December 20, 2024
RBI flags rising subsidies by states as incipient stress
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RBI flags rising subsidies by states as incipient stress

Subsidies, sometimes termed freebies in political discourse, are being resorted by political parties, specially ahead of polls

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December 20, 2024
Rupee crashes 19 paise to settle at all-time low of 85.13 per US dollar
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Rupee crashes 19 paise to settle at all-time low of 85.13 per US dollar

Forex traders said the INR breached the 85-mark for the first time and fell to a new record low as the US Fed adjusted its projections for 2025

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December 20, 2024
Sebi introduces timelines for NFO fund deployment
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Sebi introduces timelines for NFO fund deployment

Regulator eases AMC employee interest alignment rules

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December 20, 2024
Indian mkts join global selloff as Fed hints at fewer rate cuts
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Indian mkts join global selloff as Fed hints at fewer rate cuts

BLOODBATH ON D-STREET | Sensex, Nifty slump over 1%

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December 20, 2024
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Prohibitory orders imposed

Additional Judicial Magistrate Vinod Khorolkar has imposed prohibitory orders in the district as per the Maharashtra Police Act, 1971, to maintain the law-and-order situation in the coming days. The order will be imposed between Dec 20 and Jan 3, 2025.

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December 20, 2024
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Pl to be inquired

A man has been accused of luring a minor girl from Mumbai after meeting her on social media.

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December 20, 2024
Mock terror drill at CBS
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Mock terror drill at CBS

Terrorists took the Central Bus Stand (CBS) under their control on Thursday morning.

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December 20, 2024
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AAVKS Condemns Shah's Remarks on Ambedkar

The Ambedkarwadi Atyachar Virodhak Kruti Samiti (AAVKS), along with various Ambedkarite organisations and political parties, condemned Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar made during a discussion on the Constitution in the Rajya Sabha on Dec 17.

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December 20, 2024
NHAI demands ₹173 crore compensation from MJP
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NHAI demands ₹173 crore compensation from MJP

PIPELINE TROUBLE | Costly delays lead to compensation demand

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December 20, 2024
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Nominations invited for CMIA Industry Awards

The Chamber of Marathwada Industries and Agriculture (CMIA) has announced the first edition of the prestigious CMIA Industry Awards 2025, aimed at recognising excellence in the industrial sector.

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December 20, 2024
18th Bhimthadi Jatra from today to Dec 25
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18th Bhimthadi Jatra from today to Dec 25

The 18th edition of the much-awaited Bhimthadi Jatra, showcasing Maharashtra's rural arts, culture, and sustainable innovation, will be held at the Agriculture Ground, Sinchan Nagar, from today until Dec 25.

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December 20, 2024
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Gang tries killing youth

A gang of four to five people attacked a 20-year-old man and his friend in Baner jurisdiction with koyota (machetes) over a recent dispute.

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December 20, 2024
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Woman beats harasser onboard of PMPML bus

A woman travelling on a bus in Pune confronted an eve-teaser who attempted to touch her.

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December 20, 2024
Transwoman shows grit to lead dignified life as forest guard
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Transwoman shows grit to lead dignified life as forest guard

Facing hardships and torment early on due to her sexual orientation, Vijaya Vasave has not only overcome obstacles but shown grit to lead a dignified life by becoming the first trans woman forest guard in Maharashtra.

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December 20, 2024
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MLA demands urgent audit of school buses

Shivajinagar MLA Siddharth Shirole has demanded immediate audits of school buses for students' safety and fire prevention training for school staff.

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December 20, 2024
Trainee pilot dies, family donates organs to seven
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Trainee pilot dies, family donates organs to seven

A car accident near Indapur of Pune district in the wee hours of Dec 9 killed two trainee pilots and injured two others.

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December 20, 2024
Body over to families
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Body over to families

Body of boy, 5, identified

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December 20, 2024
CYBER FRAUD SOARS, ARRESTS REMAIN FEW
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CYBER FRAUD SOARS, ARRESTS REMAIN FEW

DIGITAL FRAUD | Only 1.36% arrest rate in over 1,900 cases

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December 20, 2024
STORMWATER CHAMBER COLLAPSES; PMC PROBES
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STORMWATER CHAMBER COLLAPSES; PMC PROBES

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has initiated an investigation into the collapse of a stormwater drain chamber on Jangli Maharaj Road, which caused a large pothole.

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December 20, 2024
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Stir shines light on allotment policy

The agitation launched by physically challenged stall owners to register their protest against notices issued to them by the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) has yet again put the spotlight on the issue of drafting a proper stall allotment policy for the twin-city.

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December 20, 2024
Zoroastrians mark 25th anniv of temple
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Zoroastrians mark 25th anniv of temple

The city’s newest Zoroastrian fire temple, the Shapoorji Fakirji Jokhi Agiary at Godrej Baug, Nepean Sea Road, is celebrating its 25th anniversary.

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December 20, 2024
'The extended family will now take care of her children'
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'The extended family will now take care of her children'

Among those who died on Wednesday was a 38-year-old Nerul resident, Padnya Vinod Kamble.

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December 20, 2024
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HC quashes charge-sheet against former

The Bombay High Court has quashed a charge-sheet against a former bishop of the Church of North India (CNI) and three officials in a criminal complaint from 2008, accusing them of signing an illegal agreement with a builder to sell land around the Afghan Church in Colaba.

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December 20, 2024
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Digital arrest: 84-yr-old man loses ₹20 lakh

An 84-year-old Girgaon resident lost Rs20 lakh to scammers impersonating CBI officials in a digital arrest scam.

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December 20, 2024