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Gadkari urges auto industry to support vehicle scrapping policy

Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari today urged the auto industry to support the vehicle scrapping policy, which is being promoted by the government in a big way.

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September 11, 2024
Equity MFs attract ₹38,239 crore in Aug; SIP hits new high at ₹23,547 cr
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Equity MFs attract ₹38,239 crore in Aug; SIP hits new high at ₹23,547 cr

Equity mutual funds continued their steady growth in August attracting Rs 38,239 crore fuelled by strong contributions from thematic funds, which was primarily owing to New Fund Offerings (NFOs).

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September 11, 2024
Brent Oil tumbles below $70 for first time since Dec 2021
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Brent Oil tumbles below $70 for first time since Dec 2021

Downbeat economic data from China and the US has stirred fears about oil demand in the top two consumers

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September 11, 2024
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Sensex climbs 362 pts, Nifty closes above 25K

Markets rose for the second straight day following a rebound in US stocks and fresh foreign fund inflows

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September 11, 2024
India pitches with FATF for more disclosures on cross-border payments
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India pitches with FATF for more disclosures on cross-border payments

India is pitching for greater disclosures by fintech firms, credit card companies and payment aggregators (PAs) at the Financial Action Task Force whereby the sender and recipient in a cross-border financial transaction can be identified and shared with law enforcement agencies as and when sought.

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September 11, 2024
PM asks automakers to bring global best practices to India
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PM asks automakers to bring global best practices to India

Focus on clean mobility, says PM Modi

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September 11, 2024
Govt working on policy for scrappage of vehicles based on pollution, not age: Official
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Govt working on policy for scrappage of vehicles based on pollution, not age: Official

The government is working on a policy for scrappage of vehicles to be based on pollution and not on the age of the automobiles, an official said on Tuesday.

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September 11, 2024
Murder during Ganeshotsav
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Murder during Ganeshotsav

While a suspect has been detained, police are actively searching for others involved.

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September 11, 2024
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CSMC starts anti-encroachment drive

In a drive undertaken by the anti-encroachment squad of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation (CSMC), encroached portions of land near the CSMC Health Centre at Gandhinagar were cleared of illegal occupation.

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September 11, 2024
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Congress nominates Ravindra Chavan

After the death of MP Vasantrao Chavan, the district Congress committee has unanimously proposed Chavan's son Ravindra Chavan for Lok Sabha by-polls in a held on meeting Monday.

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September 11, 2024
CP Radhakrishnan emphasises building gold cluster in Jalgaon
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CP Radhakrishnan emphasises building gold cluster in Jalgaon

The Governor emphasised development of underdeveloped areas

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September 11, 2024
Make career in choicest fields: Dr Qazi
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Make career in choicest fields: Dr Qazi

\"The youths should take higher education and make a career in their choicest fields.

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September 11, 2024
4 detained for making reels brandishing arms
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4 detained for making reels brandishing arms

The increasing trend of social media publicity stunts and gaining followers through sensational acts has led to alarming situations in some places.

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September 11, 2024
Compensate farmers after survey: Munde
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Compensate farmers after survey: Munde

State Agriculture Minister Dhananjay Munde strictly directed the insurance companies and the Agriculture Department to compensate for the losses suffered by the farmers of Beed district due to heavy rainfall within 15 days after conducting the sample survey.

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September 11, 2024
Woman delivers baby on train
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Woman delivers baby on train

In an extraordinary event on the Kushinagar Express, a pregnant woman delivered a baby while travelling from Mumbai to Lucknow.

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September 11, 2024
Owaisi nominates Jaleel as MLA candidate of AIMIM
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Owaisi nominates Jaleel as MLA candidate of AIMIM

Though Owaisi named former MP Jaleel, there is no clarity on the constituency

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September 11, 2024
Idol dissolution centres set up for the first time
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Idol dissolution centres set up for the first time

For the first time, Ganesh idols will be scientifically dissolved through a chemical process at these centres

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September 11, 2024
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Feeder bus service launched

Pune Metro, in collaboration with Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Ltd (PMPML), has launched a feeder bus service from Yerwada Metro Station to Commerzone IT Park.

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September 11, 2024
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Mallakhamb training course begins in city

Param Yoga, a yoga institute accredited by the Ministry of Ayush, has announced the launch of a Mallakhamb training programme in Pune.

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September 11, 2024
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Pawar stops to check on injured man

Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Tuesday morning stopped his convoy to check on a man injured in an accident in Pune's Shivajinagar area.

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September 11, 2024
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Bhide Wada const work commences

The construction of the Bhide Wada Memorial, commemorating the site of the first school for girls in India, has officially begun without the traditional bhoomi pujan ceremony.

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September 11, 2024
Pune to host 'Meta Awakening' concert
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Pune to host 'Meta Awakening' concert

Meta Awakening, a spiritual cultural concert, will take place on September 14 at Ramee Grand Hotel, Pune, from 9am to 1pm.

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September 11, 2024
Women painters showcase Maha tourist spots on canvas
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Women painters showcase Maha tourist spots on canvas

Women painters celebrated a unique activity during the Pune Festival by painting various tourist spots in Maharashtra on a canvas measuring 50 feet long and 3 feet wide.

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September 11, 2024
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PCMC set to launch high-tech survey for road improvement

In a major move to address the persistent issue of potholes and ensure smoother roads across the city, the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) is set to launch an innovative road survey project.

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September 11, 2024
Police step up efforts against pickpockets
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Police step up efforts against pickpockets

Police have inspected 191 individuals so far

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September 11, 2024
Delay in fitness certs, truck firms in losses
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Delay in fitness certs, truck firms in losses

Maharashtra’s transport sector is facing a severe crisis as hundreds of vehicles (mainly trucks) are stranded due to an 18-day delay in the issuance of fitness certificates by the state’s Regional Transport Offices (RTOs).

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September 11, 2024
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NMC nod for PG med institute in Navi Mum

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has received a go-ahead from the National Medical Commission to commence with the postgraduate institute of medical science in the city.

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September 11, 2024
Virar-Alibaug corridor gets 360 hectare land
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Virar-Alibaug corridor gets 360 hectare land

MSRDC's MD says the project needs 1000ha

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September 11, 2024
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Leyland's 'Lalpari' diesel buses for MSRTC from Oct

Beginning October, the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) will receive the first batch of 2,500 diesel buses from Ashok Leyland.

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September 11, 2024
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1 killed, 8 hurt in two bus mishaps

Bakery delivery man Sadiq Khan, 47, was killed when a BEST bus collided head-on with his scooter at Aarey Colony on Tuesday morning.

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September 11, 2024