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Heat wave grips district, IMD issues yellow alert
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Heat wave grips district, IMD issues yellow alert

For the past four-five days, a severe heat wave has been gripping Nashik, causing significant discomfort to its residents. According to the weather forecast, a 'yellow alert' has been issued for the district for the next two days, with temperatures expected to remain above 40 degrees Celsius.

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May 25, 2024
Maharashtra govt seeking finance from World Bank
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Maharashtra govt seeking finance from World Bank

MARATHWADA WATER GRID PROJECT

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May 25, 2024
'Attempts made to show juvenile wasn't driving'
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'Attempts made to show juvenile wasn't driving'

In a press conference on Friday, Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar made a shocking revelation, stating that there were attempts to tamper with evidence to show that the 17year-old who allegedly mowed down two IT professionals with his speeding Porsche in Kalyani Nagar wasn't driving at the time of the crash. Kumar also claimed to have evidence proving that the juvenile was driving the luxury car.

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May 25, 2024
'Doc benefited from judicial delays'
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'Doc benefited from judicial delays'

MBBS degree with false info: Legal experts say that by allowing doctor to practice based on OBC-NCL certificate, a deserving candidate was deprived of seat; believe justice was denied

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May 25, 2024
'Stepfather Tak given death penalty due to deceit, denial'
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'Stepfather Tak given death penalty due to deceit, denial'

Special court explains the grounds for awarding capital punishment; total denial, false statement supports the prosecution's case, says court

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May 25, 2024
Civil society groups allege discrepancies in poll process
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Civil society groups allege discrepancies in poll process

Several civil society organisations have alleged multiple discrepancies in the election process and claimed that innumerable people, mostly marginalised communities, found their names missing from the voters' lists. These organisations have unanimously decided to write to all the presiding officers to carry out their counting duty with the national pledge.

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May 25, 2024
Tingre's involvement puts Mahayuti in a fix
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Tingre's involvement puts Mahayuti in a fix

Tingre, who is reportedly close to the accused Vishal Agarwal, had visited the police station late at night in an alleged effort to pressurise the cops into going easy on the drunk minor

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May 25, 2024
Death for man who killed actor & 5 of her family
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Death for man who killed actor & 5 of her family

The sessions court on Friday handed out the death penalty to Jammu and Kashmir resident Parvez Tak for the February 2011 killing of actor Laila Khan and five members of her family, calling it \"the totally barbaric act of a human being in modern civilised society\".

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May 25, 2024
Many missing, body count a grisly task
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Many missing, body count a grisly task

The death toll in the explosion at Amudan Chemical Pvt Ltd, Dombivli, on Thursday, which is currently at eight, is likely to increase, since as many as nine people have been reported missing. Only two of the eight bodies have been identified so far Khanvilkar Riddhi and Rohini Kadam. (According to wire agency IANS, the toll has already mounted to 13).

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May 25, 2024
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UN court tells Israel to halt Rafah assault

The top United Nations court on Friday ordered Israel to immediately halt its military operations in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. Israel is unlikely to comply with any such order, but the order by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) will ratchet up the pressure on the increasingly isolated country.

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May 25, 2024
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Cheers! You can drink after results are out

The Bombay High Court on Friday permitted the sale, distribution and consumption of liquor in Mumbai city after the declaration of the Lok Sabha election results on June 4.

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May 25, 2024
'Honey-trapped' & butchered
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'Honey-trapped' & butchered

The West Bengal CID on Friday arrested a butcher from Bangaon area (border area of India and Bangladesh) for virtually making mincemeat of the Bangladesh MP Anwarul Azim Anar after he had been throttled to death. Earlier, the MP was 'honey trapped' before being killed.

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May 25, 2024
IT TAKES TWO TO TANGO
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IT TAKES TWO TO TANGO

Strange bedfellows - AAP, Cong - take on BJP in sixth round

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May 25, 2024
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HANDS OFF, POLL IS ON

SC REFUSES TO DIRECT EC FOR RELEASE OF FINAL TURNOUT DATA

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May 25, 2024
RCB Players Down In The Dumps After Rout
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RCB Players Down In The Dumps After Rout

The atmosphere in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) dressing room was more than somber after the Rajasthan Royals thrashed them by a margin of four wickets.

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May 24, 2024
Polls: Increased Voter Turnout Heightens Curiosity On Results
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Polls: Increased Voter Turnout Heightens Curiosity On Results

With a significant increase in polling percentages in the Nashik and Dindori Lok Sabha constituencies, anticipation for the election results has reached its peak.

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May 24, 2024
RCB's T20 strategy revealed
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RCB's T20 strategy revealed

Raw pace alone will never be enough to win T20 games consistently at Chinnaswamy where bowlers with different skill-sets, executing a specific plan will be required in RCB set-up, head coach Andy Flower said after his team's exit from IPL Eliminator.

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May 24, 2024
PARAG ON GOOD WICKET
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PARAG ON GOOD WICKET

Continues to be impressive; rises in uncapped batter list

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May 24, 2024
BATTLE OF NERVES
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BATTLE OF NERVES

Hyderabad big-hitters up against RR's spin stars for place in IPL final

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May 24, 2024
Man detained for plot to attack Olympic torch relay
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Man detained for plot to attack Olympic torch relay

A man has been detained on suspicion of planning an attack on the Olympic torch relay on Thursday in Bordeaux, French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin has said.

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May 24, 2024
CALCUTTA HC'S DECISION IS A SLAP ON THE FACE: SAI
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CALCUTTA HC'S DECISION IS A SLAP ON THE FACE: SAI

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Thursday said that the decision of Calcutta High Court on religion based reservation is welcome.

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May 24, 2024
Surat diamantaires bank on De Beers, Signet collaboration
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Surat diamantaires bank on De Beers, Signet collaboration

Surat's diamantaires are hoping for a big revival in the diamond business in the US with Signet Jewelers, the world's largest retailer of diamond jewellery and De Beers Group, the world's leading diamond company, announced a collaboration to share the unique attributes of natural diamonds with a new generation of US couples, ahead of an expected 25 per cent increase in engagements over the next three years jewellery Industry leaders expect that the new generation, 'Zillennials' is expected to drive the diamond market over the course of next three years with increased export of polished diamonds from India.

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May 24, 2024
STUDENTS LEFT IN ALURCH
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STUDENTS LEFT IN ALURCH

VNSGU’s delay in acting against colleges with fake degrees has evoked anger

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May 24, 2024
Salcete stakeholders up ante against KRC's bike rental plan
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Salcete stakeholders up ante against KRC's bike rental plan

OPERATORS DEMAND SCRAPPING OF TENDER; PROTEST MEETING AT BENAULIM GROUNDS ON SATURDAY

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May 24, 2024
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7 NAXALS KILLED IN C'GARH ENCOUNTER

Firearms found; 112 Naxals dead this year so far

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May 24, 2024
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Come hack or face family’s hoycott, Gowda to Prajwal

Former PM says accused should face harsh punishment if found guilty

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May 24, 2024
‘Hero Electric, Okinawa, Benling could be blacklisted from all govt schemes’
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‘Hero Electric, Okinawa, Benling could be blacklisted from all govt schemes’

Three electric vehicle makers, Hero Electric, Okinawa and Benling India, which failed to return the benefits wrongly claimed under the government's flagship FAME-II scheme, could be blacklisted from all central schemes, officials said.

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May 24, 2024
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ITC Q4 PAT falls 1.3% to ₹5,191 cr, revenue up 2% at ₹19,446 crore

Diversified entity ITC Ltd on Thursday reported a marginal decline in consolidated net profit at Rs 5,190.71 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2024 as consumption demand remained subdued.

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May 24, 2024
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Investors richer by 4.28 lakh cr: Mcan of NSE-listed cos hits 5 tn

Market capitalisation of BSE-listed cos hits an all-time high of 4,20,22,635.90 cr 5.05 trillion)

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May 24, 2024
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Ranjangaon Gram Panchayat removes 250 encroachments

The Ranjangaon Shenpunji Gram Panchayat in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar removed encroachments the along Kamlapur Road, which traders had established over the past several years. The Gram Panchayat took a stern stand against the encroachments on Monday and cleared the road by removing around 250 encroachments.

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May 24, 2024