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PSG 2024 Conference

The Aurangabad Diabetologists' Association is set to host the 6th National Conference of Pregnancy Study Group for Diabetes 2024 (PSG) on Nov 30 and Dec 1 in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.

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November 29, 2024
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Man loses ₹3L in Aadhaar update scam

Anand Vasudev Malode (52), a resident of Adgaon, was defrauded of nearly Rs3 lakh by a fraudster who posed as a bank officer and tricked him into sharing confidential banking information under the pretext of updating his Aadhaar card.

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November 29, 2024
Supporters hopeful about Zirwal's cabinet prospects
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Supporters hopeful about Zirwal's cabinet prospects

Former deputy speaker Zirwal is regarded as a prominent tribal leader at the state level

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November 29, 2024
3 absconding attempt to murder accused held
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3 absconding attempt to murder accused held

A farmer, Ajaz alias Chiva Thaksen Kale, was attacked with a knife by members of his own family over a land dispute in the Waluj area on Oct 12.

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November 29, 2024
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Youths urged to register for fest

Youths between 15 and 29 years are urged to participate by registering in the prescribed format by Dec 2, 5pm

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November 29, 2024
Water supply resumes after two-day-long gap
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Water supply resumes after two-day-long gap

Areas that remained parched received water on priority

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November 29, 2024
BJP LOYALISTS OPPOSE REINSTATING REBELS
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BJP LOYALISTS OPPOSE REINSTATING REBELS

CLOSED DOORS | Officials, including MLA-elect Rahul Dhikale and city president Prashant Jadhav, have threatened to resign

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November 29, 2024
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Students' learning level assessment drive starts

The Zilla Parishad (ZP) has launched a drive to assess the learning levels of students from the second standard to the eighth between Nov 28 and 30.

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November 29, 2024
Bhujbal pays homage to Mahatma Phule
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Bhujbal pays homage to Mahatma Phule

On the occasion of the 134th death anniversary of Krantisurya Mahatma Jyotirao Phule, MLA-elect Chhagan Bhujbal paid homage by offering a wreath to the statues of Krantisurya Mahatma Phule and Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule at the Phule Memorial at Mumbai Naka.

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November 29, 2024
Kham River flood analysis to help tackle future threats: G Srikanth
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Kham River flood analysis to help tackle future threats: G Srikanth

\"Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation (CSMC) has prepared the Kham River Flood Analysis Report, and it will help in tackling the flood situations in the near future,\" opined Administrator G Srikanth.

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November 29, 2024
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New metro stretch 74% complete

Commuters between Pimpri Chinchwad and Pune are benefiting from the recently inaugurated Pune Metro's PCMC-Swargate stretch, reducing travel time to 35 minutes for Rs35.

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November 29, 2024
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Man arrested for killing live-in partner

Just two days after an unidentified woman's body was found stuffed in two gunny bags on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, a man was arrested for killing his live-in partner with a hammer in front of their child and dumping her body in Khambatki Ghat.

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November 29, 2024
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Sales exec booked for teen's suicide

The investigation into the suicide of a 15-year-old boy showed that he was allegedly sexually assaulted and harassed by a 26-year-old sales executive, Pune Police said on Wednesday.

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November 29, 2024
12th Pune Int'l Literary Fest on December 14 and 15
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12th Pune Int'l Literary Fest on December 14 and 15

The 12th edition of the Pune International Literary Festival (PILF) is scheduled to be held on Dec 14 and 15 at the Yashwantrao Chavan Academy of Development Administration (YASHADA) on Baner Road.

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November 29, 2024
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Encroachment, debris behind July flood: PMC

In July this year, Pune witnessed floods in the low-lying areas.

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November 29, 2024
DWIVEDI LAUDS INDIGENOUS INNOVATIONS
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DWIVEDI LAUDS INDIGENOUS INNOVATIONS

Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi was briefed on the operational preparedness of the formation during his visit to the Headquarters Southern Command in Pune.

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November 29, 2024
Helmets may return
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Helmets may return

A recent spike in deaths caused by road accidents is likely to make helmets mandatory for Punekars, many of whom refuse to wear them, unlike their counterparts from other cities.

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November 29, 2024
Pune hospitals embrace hi-tech solutions
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Pune hospitals embrace hi-tech solutions

When it comes to health infrastructure, Pune is making a mark with hospitals using high-tech solutions to provide better healthcare services.

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November 29, 2024
Authorities to tighten railway stations' security
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Authorities to tighten railway stations' security

RISING SUICIDES | The number of suicide incidents has climbed to 110 in four years; 50 lives lost until Oct '24

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November 29, 2024
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BEST proposes ₹9k cr budget for 2025-26

The Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST), an undertaking of the BMC, presented its budget estimates for the fiscal year 2025-26 on Thursday.

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November 29, 2024
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Med package undelivered: Firm liable

In a case of alleged mishandling of a temperature-sensitive consignment of medicines, the Central Mumbai District's Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission has found courier firm DTDC Express Ltd guilty of deficiency in service and negligence, leading to significant losses for Displayor Trading Corporation, a Mahim-based medical equipment firm.

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November 29, 2024
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House help arrested for over 50 thefts

The Mumbai Crime Branch Unit 7 has arrested a domestic help accused of committing over 50 thefts in Mumbai, Thane, and Navi Mumbai.

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November 29, 2024
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MOCHI is a well-known trademark: HC

The Bombay High Court recently declared the footwear brand 'Mochi' as a \"well-known trademark\" under the Trademarks Act, 1999.

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November 29, 2024
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₹63 crore weed seized in two months

In the past two months, Mumbai Airport Customs seized hydroponic marijuana worth nearly Rs63 crore in 11 smuggling cases and arrested 11 people.

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November 29, 2024
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3 Bangladeshis convicted for harboring terrorists in Pune

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) Special Court on Thursday sentenced three Bangladeshis to five years in prison for harbouring Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) terrorists from Bangladesh in Pune.

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November 29, 2024
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Pollution: RMC plant gets month to reply

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed its registry to implead M/s NN Enterprises as a respondent in a case filed by the Borivali residents, alleging severe noise and air pollution caused by the firm's Ready Mix Concrete (RMC) plant.

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November 29, 2024
Robotic parking towers to ease city's space woes
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Robotic parking towers to ease city's space woes

TECH REVOLUTION | 4 MRPTs to be built at Worli, Kalbadevi, Matunga, and Hutatma Chowk; project costs ₹504.19 crore

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November 29, 2024
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Nepal animal sacrifice: Jains join activists

Jains have joined animal rights activists in the campaign to stop the mass sacrifice of animals at the festival at Gadhimai temple in Bariyarpur, Nepal, on December 8 and 9.

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November 29, 2024
KEM Hospital starts pain management ops theatre
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KEM Hospital starts pain management ops theatre

In a first-of-its-kind initiative, a pain relief operation theatre (OT) was recently inaugurated at KEM Hospital to treat patients suffering from chronic pain.

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November 29, 2024
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CR set to receive new AC local

Central Railway (CR) will soon receive a brand new air-conditioned (AC) local train.

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November 29, 2024