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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
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3, including couple, booked for ill-treating 86-yr-old mom

The Kashimira police have registered an offence against three people, including a couple and daughter-in-law, for mental harassment and torturing their 86-year-old mother suffering from paralysis.

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September 11, 2024
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Man nailed for murder of bro and family

The mass murders of brother, his pregnant wife and minor son arose from dispute over property

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September 11, 2024
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HC cancels senior citizens' tribunal gift deed order

The petitioners have assured the court that their mother won't be evicted in lifetime

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September 11, 2024
No rotation in 90% hosp tech posts for 20 years
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No rotation in 90% hosp tech posts for 20 years

Transfers are mandatory every three years

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September 11, 2024
Fund sanctioned 5 days ago: Can memorial meet Sept deadline?
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Fund sanctioned 5 days ago: Can memorial meet Sept deadline?

Nearly four years after the state government approved the allocation of Rs25 crore to build a world class art gallery in memory of Shiv Sena founder, late Balasaheb Thackeray, the construction work in Bhayandar is moving at a snail's pace.

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September 11, 2024
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Paryushan celebrations for Jain toddler in German foster care

Three-year-old Ariha Shah, who is in German foster care, was a part of Paryushan celebrations for the first time this year.

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September 11, 2024
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Small causes court staffer nabbed taking ₹25L bribe

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested a translator and interpreter of the small causes court at Dhobi Talao for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs25 lakh from a hotelier.

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September 11, 2024
CS, allied courses in good books
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CS, allied courses in good books

New-age specialisations in AI, data science are now preferred choices of engineering aspirants over core branches

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September 11, 2024
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Did Matunga hsg soc's redvpt decision meet quorum rule? HC asks registrar

The Bombay High Court has asked the divisional joint registrar (DJR) to “expeditiously\" examine the records of an 84year-old building in Matunga, whose redevelopment is stuck in limbo due to dispute among society members.

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September 11, 2024
Muslims divided on deferred celebration date
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Muslims divided on deferred celebration date

Expressing dismay at the All India Khilafat Committee's decision choosing September 18 for Eid Miladun-Nabi processions, Haji Ali and Mahim dargahs, and Sufi groups have declared that they won't take part in the event.

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September 11, 2024
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Bomb threat delays flight to Srinagar

The Mumbai International Airport received a bomb threat on September 4.

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September 11, 2024
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Top customs official among 5 arrested in corruption case

The CBI has arrested three public servants - a deputy commissioner of customs, a superintendent and an official of Inland Container Depot, Tughlakabad, Delhi and two private persons - a CHA and an employee of a private firm for demanding bribes for showing undue favours to a Mumbai-based private company.

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September 11, 2024
ED to register fresh case against Religare officials
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ED to register fresh case against Religare officials

Action follows an FIR lodged by the Mumbai Police on September 6, based on the ED's complaint

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September 11, 2024
Wadia sells 10-acre plot in Worli for ₹1,100 crore
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Wadia sells 10-acre plot in Worli for ₹1,100 crore

Century Textiles acquires ownership rights, expects ₹14,000cr revenue from development

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September 11, 2024
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SEBI court convicts woman for failure to pay ₹5L penalty

64-year-old woman from Nallasopara failed to pay the ₹5 lakh penalty for indulging in circular trading of shares of Prraneta Industries Ltd

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September 11, 2024
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Pawar denies asking for CM post

Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Tuesday denied reports that he had put forward a proposal before Home Minister Amit Shah seeking to become chief minister if the Mahayuti returns to power in Maharashtra.

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September 11, 2024
Alliance under strain as BJP, Shiv Sena eye NCP's territory
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Alliance under strain as BJP, Shiv Sena eye NCP's territory

BJP and NCP said to be uncomfortable with tie-up; Pawar's position becomes increasingly untenable in western Maharashtra

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September 11, 2024
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SH Raza's painting worth ₹2.5cr stolen

The MRA Marg police have registered an FIR against an unknown person for allegedly stealing renowned artist SH Raza's 1992 painting, Prakriti, from the godown of AstaGuru Auction House, in Ghoda, Fort.

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September 11, 2024
NCLT initiates CIRP against Gini & Jony
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NCLT initiates CIRP against Gini & Jony

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has initiated a Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) against the well-known children's fashion brand, Gini & Jony Limited.

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September 11, 2024
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Docs defiant, want demands to be met first

Protesting doctors did not resume duty in Kolkata even as the Supreme Court's deadline of 5 pm expired on Tuesday.

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September 11, 2024
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LEADER'S SON WAS IN HIT & RUN

The high-profile hit-and-run case in Nagpur involving a luxury Audi car linked to Sanket Bawankule, son of Maharashtra BJP President and MLA Chandrashekhar Bawankule, has raised serious concerns about unequal treatment under the law.

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September 11, 2024
HM was scared of visiting Valley
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HM was scared of visiting Valley

Former Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Monday said he was scared of venturing out in Kashmir while he held the post.

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September 11, 2024
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MANIPUR IS OFFLINE

The Manipur government has suspended internet services across the state for five days.

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September 11, 2024