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ASI refutes charges of Taj neglect, says icon well kept

For the first time, the Archaeological Survey of India has issued a clarification addressing concerns about the state of the Taj Mahal, amid growing speculation about conservation issues at the iconic monument.

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September 22, 2024
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Plaint against Jagan, others in Hyderabad

A complaint was lodged in Hyderabad against former Andhra chief minister YS Jagan Reddy and others accusing them of \"malicious acts of defiling\" the sanctity of Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple and for hurting Hindu religious sentiments following allegations of adulteration of ghee used in the famous Tirupati laddu prasadam.

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September 22, 2024
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Owaisi: 1.12L Waqf properties lack ownership rights in UP

AIMIM leader opposes Waqf amendment bill

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September 22, 2024
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Need new engine, not double engine: Mann

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann who conducted road-shows in support of AAP candidates from Meham in Rohtak and Rewari, said Haryana no longer needed a double engine, but a new one now.

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September 22, 2024
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Laddu brouhaha: Amul 'beefs up' defence, lodges complaint

GCMMF, which markets products under Amul brand, has firmly denied supplying ghee to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams; Raj steps up vigil at places of worship

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September 22, 2024
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NCLAT rejects tax claim against RCom

The NCLAT has set aside a petition filed by the state tax department claiming dues from Reliance Communications (RCom) observing it was based on the assessment made after the initiation of insolvency resolution process against the debt-ridden firm.

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September 22, 2024
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Net services: HC seeks reply from Jharkhand

The Jharkhand high court has sought a reply from the state government on its policy to suspend the internet services after the latter did it across the state for more than five hours on Saturday for conducting the Jharkhand Staff Selection CommissionCombined Graduate Level (JSSC-CGL) examination.

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September 22, 2024
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Meeting with RSS: Vijayan defends ADGP

Despite the growing storm in the CPI-M and the attacks by allies and the opposition, Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday stoutly defended his controversial ADGP Ajith Kumar and his political secretary P Sasi and refused to take any action against them.

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September 22, 2024
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Cyber crooks extort ₹70L

Cybercriminals have swindled approximately Rs70 lakh from citizens of the city by employing two distinct methods.

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September 22, 2024
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All resolutions approved at NAMCO AGM

The Nashik Merchants Cooperative Bank (NAMCO), a leading financial institution in North Maharashtra, announced a 15% dividend for its members.

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September 22, 2024
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Rahul Gandhi speaks to Anna's parents

Amid the nationwide uproar over the death of Anna Sebastian, a 26-year-old employee of Ernst & Young (EY), Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday spoke to her parents and vowed to fight for her cause.

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September 22, 2024
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PCMC approves its 'Harit Setu' project

The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation's (PCMC) Standing Committee on Friday approved the ambitious 'Harit Setu' project, which is aimed at transforming the industrial city's road infrastructure.

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September 22, 2024
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PCMC approves Rakshak Chowk subway construction

In a move to address the growing traffic congestion at Rakshak Chowk on the Sangvi-Kiwale road, the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has approved the construction of a new subway.

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September 22, 2024
Woman kills husband with her lover's support
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Woman kills husband with her lover's support

In a shocking incident in Pune, a woman murdered her husband with the assistance of her lover in Shriman Society, Karve Nagar and tried to pass it off as a robbery attempt.

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September 22, 2024
Airport conducts annual quake drill
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Airport conducts annual quake drill

Pune Airport successfully conducted its annual earthquake preparedness mock exercise at the New Terminal Building on Saturday.

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September 22, 2024
‘Palkhi margs’ have been completed: Nitin Gadkari
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‘Palkhi margs’ have been completed: Nitin Gadkari

The Union Minister said that development work worth Rs 1.5 trillion will start in Pune by December

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September 22, 2024
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Modi to inaugurate new metro route on Sep 26: Dy CM Fadnavis

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new underground metro in Pune and lay the foundation stone for an elevated route on Sep 26.

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September 22, 2024
Man kills friend over complaining
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Man kills friend over complaining

In a shocking incident in Pune's Hadapsar area, a man killed his friend for constantly complaining about his drinking habit to his wife and mother.

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September 22, 2024
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Poor state of Samruddhi alarms drivers

Complaining of “uneven rides” on the Shirdi-Chhatrapati Sambhaji stretch of Samruddhi Mahamarg, commuters have asserted that the arterial road's condition has become very bad. It is becoming very difficult to manoeuvre vehicles, they added.

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September 22, 2024
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Illegal dargah construction: HC seeks affidavits

The Bombay High Court on Friday sought affidavits in response to a public interest litigation (PIL) against an allegedly illegal dargah in Uttan, near Bhayandar.

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September 22, 2024
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Metro Line 3: Key stations rechristened

Following the request from the state government, the Centre has given greenlight to change the names of key stations on the upcoming Metro 3.

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September 22, 2024
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1 booked for bludgeoning dog to death

The Kasarvadavali police have filed a case against a 35-year-old man for killing a stray dog with a bat in Thane on Friday.

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September 22, 2024
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Woman riding pillion with hubby killed

A 49-year-old woman, Sunila Udani, was killed in an accident in Bandra (East) on September 5.

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September 22, 2024
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Rakhi siblings held for printing fake notes

The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of Navi Mumbai has arrested a man and a woman for allegedly printing fake notes from a lodge at Mahape.

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September 22, 2024
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Hearings on hoarding policy in 2 weeks

The BMC will start hearing suggestions and objections on the new ‘Outdoor Advertisement Displays in Mumbai’ policy in the next two weeks, according to officials.

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September 22, 2024
Ensure not to pollute air: BMC warns builders
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Ensure not to pollute air: BMC warns builders

Given last year's experience when the city's air quality plummeted sharply, the BMC has started gearing up to combat the choking issue.

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September 22, 2024
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HC judge recuses from hearing plea for Stan Swamy

Justice Revati Mohite-Dere of the Bombay High Court recused herself from hearing the plea filed by Father Frazer Mascarenhas, former principal of St Xavier's College, seeking clearance of Father Stan Swamy's name from the 2018 Elgar Parishad-Bhima Koregaon case.

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September 22, 2024
SHRC summons BMC chief, top cops, city collector
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SHRC summons BMC chief, top cops, city collector

Allegations of illegal debris dumping; issue worrying locals

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September 22, 2024
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Actor in ICU after Bandra car crash

Actor Parvin Dabas was on Saturday admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of Holy Family Hospital, Bandra (West), after a car accident. He is out of danger.

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September 22, 2024
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Supply all docus to Malik: Court

A special PMLA court has allowed a plea by NCP leader and former minister Nawab Malik, directing the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to supply all the documents and evidence collected during the investigation in an alleged land deal case involving Dawood Ibrahim's sister Haseena Parkar, even those not relied upon by the probe agency.

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September 22, 2024