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8 booked for man's death

The Ganesh idols were immersed in water during the Ganesh Visarjan on Tuesday amid a grand procession and the sound of DJs.

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September 23, 2024
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MAGIC selected for GENSIS proj

The Marathwada Accelerator for Growth and Incubation Council (MAGIC) has been selected for the implementation of the Gen-Next Support for Innovative Startups (GEN-SIS) project implemented by the Union government's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

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September 23, 2024
Huge funds available for minority: Sattar
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Huge funds available for minority: Sattar

\"The government has made massive provision of funds of Rs500 crore for the educational, financial and vocational development of the minorities.

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September 23, 2024
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Rift in Mahayuti: Mulik claims Wadgaon Sheri

In a sign of growing tensions within the Mahayuti, former BJP MLA Jagdish Mulik has written a letter to the voters of Wadgaon Sheri, urging them to back his candidacy in the upcoming assembly polls.

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September 23, 2024
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SIMMC gets 'A' in NAAC assessment

Suryadatta Institute of Management and Mass Communication (SIMMC), run by Suryadatta Education Foundation, has been awarded an 'A' grade by the National Assessment and Certification Council (NAAC) in its latest assessment of educational institutions.

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September 23, 2024
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SIMMC gets 'A' in NAAC assessment

Suryadatta Institute of Management and Mass Communication (SIMMC), run by Suryadatta Education Foundation, has been awarded an 'A' grade by the National Assessment and Certification Council (NAAC) in its latest assessment of educational institutions.

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September 23, 2024
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EY employee's death: Experts stress on need of compassion

As the death of an EY employee allegedly due to 'overwork' has sparked a debate in the corporate world, senior executives from various companies have opened up about workload and stress in the corporate sector and how it can be handled.

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September 23, 2024
'Sirf naam hi kafi hain': Dy CM Fadnavis hails Naam Foundation
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'Sirf naam hi kafi hain': Dy CM Fadnavis hails Naam Foundation

\"Sirf naam hi kaafi hai\" (the name itself is enough), said Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis while praising the work of the Naam Foundation.

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September 23, 2024
Prez visit hits rough patch
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Prez visit hits rough patch

POTHOLES | The PMC's road department has started repair works following the President's complaint to address the pothole issue before PM Modi's visit

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September 23, 2024
The well which was not closed
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The well which was not closed

Two days after a truck of the civic sanitation department and a motorbike fell in after a sinkhole opened on the premises of the City Post Office in Pune, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has clarified that it was caused by an old well beneath the paved surface.

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September 23, 2024
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Four booked for pelting stones at Ganesha idol

The Nizampura police have registered a case against four unidentified people for allegedly pelting stones at a Ganesha idol during the immersion on September 20 near Hindustani Masjid in Bhiwandi.

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September 23, 2024
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Two minors die by suicide in Thane

NK Gupta

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September 23, 2024
'IITs miss faculty hiring goals for reservations'
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'IITs miss faculty hiring goals for reservations'

LACK OF DIVERSITY | Despite a special recruitment drive, IITs at Delhi, Bombay, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati are lagging behind

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September 23, 2024
200 Jain sanghs unite for south Mumbai Rathyatra
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200 Jain sanghs unite for south Mumbai Rathyatra

Over 200 Jain sanghs from across the city participated in a collective rathyatra on Sunday, showcasing Jainism through cultural displays, including dance, music, and various acts.

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September 23, 2024
Opera house street turned into vibrant community space
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Opera house street turned into vibrant community space

The first edition of Joy Avenue, an initiative by Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur's youth wing that will turn Shrimad Rajchandraji Marg near the Royal Opera House into a vibrant community space one day every month, was held on Sunday.

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September 23, 2024
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Constable at centre of ₹15k crore betting scam

A Chhattisgarh police head constable has emerged as a central figure in the ongoing Rs 15,000 crore Mahadev online betting app scandal, with new evidence highlighting his involvement in the syndicate's hawala network.

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September 23, 2024
Eight years on, Airoli-Kalwa rail link only 46% complete
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Eight years on, Airoli-Kalwa rail link only 46% complete

Project has encountered significant delays, involving land acquisition and the rehabilitation, resettlement of PAPs

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September 23, 2024
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Pilgrimage rail tours from CSMT

Kamal Mishra

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September 23, 2024
Khar residents say cafe serving up a big racket
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Khar residents say cafe serving up a big racket

The residents have submitted a letter to municipal chief, demanding the revocation of restaurant's licence

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September 23, 2024
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IMD issues 3-day yellow alert in state

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for several districts in Maharashtra, forecasting thunderstorms and heavy rainfall between September 23 and 26.

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September 23, 2024
'Crores allocated for the park, but results nowhere to be seen'
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'Crores allocated for the park, but results nowhere to be seen'

GIRGAON PARK RENOVATION | Residents increasingly frustrated with prolonged closure; demand immediate reopening of facility

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September 23, 2024
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BEST staff to protest attack on conductor

The assault on Dagale has raised questions about the safety of public transportation workers

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September 23, 2024
Long-delayed MU senate polls & their significance
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Long-delayed MU senate polls & their significance

A deep dive ahead of the senate elections for Graduate Constituency of Mumbai University on September 24

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September 23, 2024
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Navy officer loses ₹23L in stock market scam

The South Cyber Cell has apprehended one individual for allegedly duping Rs23 lakh from a navy officer under the pretext of providing benefits in stock markets.

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September 23, 2024
Jacob Circle synagogue added to 'Jewish Route' sites
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Jacob Circle synagogue added to 'Jewish Route' sites

The late 19th-century Tiphereth Israel synagogue at Jacob Circle has been included in the 'Jewish Route', an itinerary of religious and cultural sites associated with Mumbai's Jewish community.

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September 23, 2024
Light in the lives of the poor through eye care
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Light in the lives of the poor through eye care

Churchgate resident Percy Ghaswala's life-long mission has been to bring light to the people of lesser privileged people, quite literally.

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September 23, 2024
Ticket site crash leaves Coldplay fans in the cold
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Ticket site crash leaves Coldplay fans in the cold

More than 13 million fans join online queue; after ticket rush, third show on January 21 announced

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September 23, 2024
Following Buddha's compassion need of the hour: Shinde
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Following Buddha's compassion need of the hour: Shinde

\"What we need is not war but Buddha's wisdom and compassion,\" said Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday, while hosting Buddhist monks during a special ceremony at his official residence. His son and MP Dr Shrikant Shinde was also present.

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September 23, 2024
'Natural justice': NCP (SP) seeks new poll symbol for Ajit faction
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'Natural justice': NCP (SP) seeks new poll symbol for Ajit faction

Supriya Sule, leader of the NCP (SP) and a parliamentarian, has urged the Supreme Court to treat both the NCP factions, including the Ajit group, equally with regard to election symbols.

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September 23, 2024
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Traffic curbs in BKC for CJI's visit

Traffic curbs have been announced for the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) for today (September 23) as Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud will lay the foundation stone of the Bombay High Court's new complex.

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September 23, 2024