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Paw-some news! Govt may rethink on hefty fees for registering 'exotic' dogs

Certain corrections and seeking feedback from stakeholders have temporarily halted the implementation of the revised policy for street and pet dog caregiving.

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September 28, 2024
Eco-friendly green crackers promoted ahead of Deepawali
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Eco-friendly green crackers promoted ahead of Deepawali

Bengaluru City Police Commissioner B Dayananda, along with senior officials from various departments, held a meeting on Friday with temporary cracker license holders ahead of Deepawali, while emphasising on the use of eco-friendly green crackers and adherence to strict safety protocols during sales.

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September 28, 2024
State saw 18 cr tourists in 2023-24
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State saw 18 cr tourists in 2023-24

WORLD TOURISM DAY

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September 28, 2024
1st textile task force set up
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1st textile task force set up

In a landmark move aimed at addressing the challenges faced by the textile industry, the Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) has formed a Textile Task Force for the first time.

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September 28, 2024
Cyber fraud: CBI raids 35 illegal call centres
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Cyber fraud: CBI raids 35 illegal call centres

In a major crackdown on cybercrime, a team of more than 250 Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials conducted raids on over 35 illegal call centres in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

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September 28, 2024
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Samruddhi to miss Sept target, faces 2-mth delay

Bhalchandra Chorghade NAVI MUMBAI

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September 28, 2024
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FIR against former secretary of Jharkhand CM in liquor scam

Case registered against IAS Vinay and Gajendra Singh in EOW

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September 28, 2024
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16-yr-old boy kills uncle

A 16-year-old boy has been detained for allegedly stabbing to death his uncle after a dispute in Maharashtra's Latur city, police said.

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September 28, 2024
Sao pulls officials over laxity in ward inspections
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Sao pulls officials over laxity in ward inspections

The Deputy Chief Minister and Urban Administration and Development Minister, Arun Sao, holding a review meeting with senior officials regarding the work of all Nagar Panchayats across the state pulled the officials for not carrying out ward inspections.

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September 28, 2024
Chitrakot, Dhudmaras villages of Bastar receive national recognition
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Chitrakot, Dhudmaras villages of Bastar receive national recognition

On the occasion of World Tourism Day, Chhattisgarh was honored by the Government of India for its exemplary work in tourism.

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September 28, 2024
CM Sai for world-class support for athletes
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CM Sai for world-class support for athletes

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, emphasized the state's goal to see its athletes win medals in international competitions.

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September 28, 2024
Satellite service will help manage natural disasters effectively'
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Satellite service will help manage natural disasters effectively'

New vision

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September 28, 2024
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Disappointed Dhangar outfit says won't support CM's Sena

An outfit of the Dhangar community announced on Friday that it will not support the Shiv Sena led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, citing its unaddressed demand for a quota under the ST category.

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September 28, 2024
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CM undergoes eye surgery

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday skipped the rally to promote the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana at Shirdi following an eye surgery.

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September 28, 2024
Camurlim locals strike chord of dissent against Sunburn
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Camurlim locals strike chord of dissent against Sunburn

SOUND ALARM OVER POTENTIAL CHAOS, CONGESTION

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September 28, 2024
Road map prepared to create 6 cr jobs in textiles sector by 2030
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Road map prepared to create 6 cr jobs in textiles sector by 2030

The government has prepared a road map for creating 4.5-6 crore jobs in the textile sector by 2030, Union Minister Giriraj Singh said on Friday, asserting that efforts are being made to take the sector's market size to USD 350 billion from around USD 165 billion at present.

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September 28, 2024
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Bullet would be sent to FSL in Sagar to know firing weapon

Police are still investigating the suspicious firing incident in which the project manager of a construction company was killed at his site in Bardari village a few days ago.

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September 28, 2024
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UBS in talks to form JV with 360 One WAM to expand Indian wealth biz

UBS is in talks to form an Indian wealth management joint venture with Mumbai-based 360 One WAM, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.

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September 28, 2024
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Toddler falls off second floor in Colvale, dies

In a heart-wrenching incident, an 18-month-old toddler, identified as Lakash Kumar, tragically succumbed to his injuries after falling off the second floor of a building in Colvale, Bardez.

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September 28, 2024
If voted, will end war: Trump to Zelenskyy
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If voted, will end war: Trump to Zelenskyy

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Friday he would work with both Ukraine and Russia to end their war, as he stood next to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy before their meeting in New York.

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September 28, 2024
Yunus reveals 'brains' behind Sheikh Hasina's ouster
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Yunus reveals 'brains' behind Sheikh Hasina's ouster

Dr Muhammad Yunus, Chief Advisor to Bangladesh's interim government, revealed the \"brains\" behind the populist movement that ended ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's 16-year rule.

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September 28, 2024
Bravo calls it a day from all cricket
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Bravo calls it a day from all cricket

Former WI all-rounder to join Kolkata Knight Riders as their mentor

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September 28, 2024
Etela assures victims to standby everyone for Hydra demolitions
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Etela assures victims to standby everyone for Hydra demolitions

BJP MP Etela Rajender today said it should be remembered that officers would be in service for 35 years unlike politicians, who will be in power only for five years.

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September 28, 2024
Lokayukta police registers FIR against Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah & others in high-profile Muda case
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Lokayukta police registers FIR against Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah & others in high-profile Muda case

Lokayukta police here on Friday registered a First Information Report (FIR) against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and others in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (Muda) site allotment case, following the court order, official sources said.

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September 28, 2024
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Jonassen backs Aus, India, Eng, SL

Left-arm spinner Jess Jonassen has picked Australia, India, England and Sri Lanka as the sides most capable of entering the knockouts of the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup, to be held in Dubai and Sharjah from October 3-20.

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September 28, 2024
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Accused of molesting society member, 3 get pre-arrest bail

Alleged incident took place when administrator tried to take over society office after victim's fraud complaint

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September 28, 2024
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Treesa-Gayatri enter semis, Srikanth out

India's Kidambi Srikanth was ousted in men's singles but the women's pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand (in pic) progressed to the semifinals of the Macau Open Super 300 badminton tournament here on Friday.

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September 28, 2024
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Varun, Saad top seeds in Badminton C'ship

Pune shuttlers Varun Kapur and Saad Dharmadhikari are the top seeds in the men's and women's singles competitions respectively in the Yonex Sunrise Shri Nandu Natekar Memorial Maharashtra State Senior Inter District (Team) and State Badminton Championship 2024, to be conducted under the auspices of Maharashtra Badminton Association (MBA) and Badminton Association for Mumbai Upanagar (BAMU) and played at the Goregaon Sports Club starting from Sunday.

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September 28, 2024
Rejuvenated Hope thrash Millat
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Rejuvenated Hope thrash Millat

local sports

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September 28, 2024
Phased approach best for a long-term vision
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Phased approach best for a long-term vision

With the FASTag toll system in place, the effective real-world efficiency of FASTags is still something that raises questions. We had a word with Amit Lakhotia, Founder and CEO of Park+, about the introduction of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), the challenges faced, and their potential resolution.

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September 28, 2024