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Power failure sparks water crisis
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Power failure sparks water crisis

10% water cut for 24 hours scheduled for western suburbs; 20% cut for eastern suburbs, along with few areas of city; efforts underway to determine location of electricity failure

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May 07, 2024
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pena UBT workers say stopped from entering Gujarati-dominated building

Unrest prevailed in Ghatkopar after the workers of Shiv Sena (UBT) were stopped from entering a housing society which has a prominent number of Gujarati people.

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May 07, 2024
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EC oificers play surprise cuest role at party venues

Election officials attached to the Ovala-Majiwada assembly segment are going an extra mile to attract the attention of voters in the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections for the Thane parliamentary constituency which is scheduled to be held in the fifth phase on May 20.

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May 07, 2024
Hemant Karkare remarks: Wadettiwar faces the music
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Hemant Karkare remarks: Wadettiwar faces the music

Oiticials closely linked to the investigation of the terror attack say each and every bullet which pierced Karkare's body were forensically examined and they matched the automatic weapons used by Ajmal Kasab and Ismail Khan

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May 07, 2024
New trees planted after Metro work axing, thanks to activists
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New trees planted after Metro work axing, thanks to activists

MMRCL undertook the green drive after greens approached the committee appointed by high court; May 31 deadline for the job

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May 07, 2024
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Sentencing likely on May 14 in Malvani hooch tragedy

The sessions court would pronounce the quantum of punishment for four men, held guilty for 2015 Malvani hooch tragedy, on May 14. A total of 106 people lost their lives and 75 suffered debilitating disabilities like loss of eyesight after drinking spurious alcohol.

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May 07, 2024
Poll potion garnished wit pitched battle Yadav clan
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Poll potion garnished wit pitched battle Yadav clan

As Phase 3 of the Lok Sabha election unfolds in Uttar Pradesh, the political landscape braces for intense clashes and strategic manoeuvres across 10 pivotal constituencies, with the spotlight on the Yadavs.

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May 07, 2024
₹25 cr seized from domestic help's house
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₹25 cr seized from domestic help's house

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday conducted simultaneous raids at a dozen locations in the state and recovered over Rs 25 crore in cash from the residence of a domestic help, allegedly associated with the state rural development minister Alamgir Alam's personal secretary Sanjiv Lal.

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May 07, 2024
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₹5 cr worth jewellery is stolen from bank vault

In a daring burglary, two hooded men in PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) kits decamped with gold jewellery worth Rs5 crore on May 4 from a safe vault of ICICI's Juna Gangapur Naka branch in Nashik. The branch dealt in home finance.

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May 07, 2024
BJP Odisha dream sequence
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BJP Odisha dream sequence

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday announced the expiry date of the BJD-led Naveen Patnaik dispensation.

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May 07, 2024
2 city students among top 10 scorers in India
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2 city students among top 10 scorers in India

Both from Bombay Scottish School scored a whopping 38. 80%

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May 07, 2024
High-stakes in 11 state seats today
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High-stakes in 11 state seats today

Mahayuti tweaks campaign, sensing strong undercurrent

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May 07, 2024
No RTE quota waiver for pvt schools: Court
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No RTE quota waiver for pvt schools: Court

In \"overwhelming public interest\", the Bombay High Court on Monday stayed the government notification of February 9 wherein private unaided schools having a government-run school within a one-km radius were exempted from admitting children under Right to Education (RTE) quota.

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May 07, 2024
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KHALISTAN SLUR ON KEJRIWAL

Delhi L-G seeks NIA probe into allegation that 16mn was received in funds

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May 07, 2024
PM: Don't Have My Children, Working For Your Kids' Future
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PM: Don't Have My Children, Working For Your Kids' Future

Prime Minister lashed out at the "dynastic politics" of the Samajwadi Party and the Congress on Sunday, saying while the Opposition alliance partners work only to benefit their own families, he is building a better future for the nation's next generations.

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May 06, 2024
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Jaddu laments on RGB’s situation

RCB off ventilator but still in ICU, says former India all-rounder

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May 06, 2024
MI look to salvage pride
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MI look to salvage pride

Sunrisers Hyderabad aim to strengthen Playoff chances with a win

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May 06, 2024
KKR seal Playotis spot
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KKR seal Playotis spot

Sunil Narine and bowlers power them to 98-run win

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May 06, 2024
Divyang officer climbs three floors to facilitate 90-year-old cast vote
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Divyang officer climbs three floors to facilitate 90-year-old cast vote

A Divyang polling officer, Gabbar Singh Makwana climbed three floors of a house in Pansemal to ensure 90-year-old Patasi Bai could cast her vote. The effort was part of the ongoing vote-from-home facility for voters over 85 years of age and Divyang people.

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May 06, 2024
Campaigning ends for third phase
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Campaigning ends for third phase

Nine seats going to polls tomorrow

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May 06, 2024
403rd "Prakash Purab" of Guru Teg Bahadurji celebrated
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403rd "Prakash Purab" of Guru Teg Bahadurji celebrated

The 403rd Prakash Purab Anniversary) of (Birth Ninth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Sahebji, who made supreme sacrifices for the country at the altar of Dharma and who spread the message of peace and communal harmony across the world was celebrated it with religious fervour, gaiety and devotion by offering prayers to Guru Granth Sahibji at Gurudwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Sitafalmandi, Secunderabad on Sunday.

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May 06, 2024
KCR corners CM on Rythu Bandhu
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KCR corners CM on Rythu Bandhu

BRS party chief K Chandrasekhar Rao once again raised questions on CM Revanth Reddy on the issue of rythu bandhu assistance today. \"Will farmers be given rythu bandhu at the time of sowing or will it be given at the time harvest or weighing the grain,\" he asked.

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May 06, 2024
T'gana Padma Shri recipient struggles to make ends meet
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T'gana Padma Shri recipient struggles to make ends meet

He was awarded with the prestigious Padma Shri two years ago and given a purse of 1 crore by the state government. Today, popular folk artiste Mogulaiah is working as a daily wager to make ends meet.

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May 06, 2024
Bengal BJP plans to move HC over 'doctored' tape on Sandeshkhali
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Bengal BJP plans to move HC over 'doctored' tape on Sandeshkhali

Mamata asks PM Modi to stop shedding crocodile tears over plight of harassed women’

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May 06, 2024
French students demand an end to ties with Israeli universities
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French students demand an end to ties with Israeli universities

No review of broader school policy is on the agenda, the administration claims

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May 06, 2024
India has loads of unexplored opportunities: Warren Buffett
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India has loads of unexplored opportunities: Warren Buffett

Legendary investor and Berkshire Hathaway Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett is bullish on India. Presiding over the company's annual meeting on Sunday, the nonagenarian investor said there are loads of opportunities in India.

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May 06, 2024
FIU arms itself with Al, ML tools to check money laundering
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FIU arms itself with Al, ML tools to check money laundering

India's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has operationalised an advanced 2.0 version of its information technology system, armed with artificial intelligence and machine learning tools, to check money laundering and terrorist financing crimes in the country's economic channels.

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May 06, 2024
Bullet train project to adopt Japan's Shinkansen tracks
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Bullet train project to adopt Japan's Shinkansen tracks

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project will have J-Slab track system based on the Japanese Shinkansen track system. This is for the first time, the J-slab ballastless track system is being used in India.

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May 06, 2024
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CBI official loses ₹2 lakh to cyber cons

In a brazen display of audacity, cyber cons duped a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) deputy superintendent of police of Rs2 lakh on the pretext of verifying his credentials in a fake drug parcel case.

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May 06, 2024
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First aid kits and ORS packets sent

The general election in Baramati Lok Sabha Constituency will be held on May 7. In consideration of the rising summer temperature, 1,724 first aid boxes and 10 ORS packets for each polling station were distributed from the distribution center at the Agricultural College in Pune.

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May 06, 2024