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Wolves strike Terai children, raise hackles

In the Mahsi Tehsil area of Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh, the nights have turned into scenes reminiscent of a horror thriller.

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August 29, 2024
'Dighi smart city to help achieve $1 tr economy'
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'Dighi smart city to help achieve $1 tr economy'

The Maharashtra government's ongoing infrastructure development plan received a major boost after the Union Cabinet's approval for the development of the Dighi Port Industrial Area in the coastal Raigad district as the industrial smart city.

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August 29, 2024
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5-yr jail for bizman, tax consultant in I-T refund fraud

In the same case, an I-T officer and a TV actor turned real estate agent have been acquitted

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August 29, 2024
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Govt circular cutting security cost for IPL T-20 challenged

A PIL by Anil Galgali states that the police are yet to recover arrears of ₹14.82 cr from MCA

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August 29, 2024
Ghori threatens derailments
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Ghori threatens derailments

TERROR ALERT - Pak terrorist Farhatullah Ghori posts video on Telegram

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August 29, 2024
A third front coming up in Maharashtra?
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A third front coming up in Maharashtra?

Kadu plans to leave Shinde's Sena to form third front with Sambhaji Raje and Narayan Ankush

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August 29, 2024
Sweet doles for sugar mills of Mahayuti leaders
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Sweet doles for sugar mills of Mahayuti leaders

Five co-op sugar mills associated with opposition leaders dropped

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August 29, 2024
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Buffalo bulk milk price up by ₹2/litre from Sept 1

In a big blow ahead of the festival season, the Mumbai Milk Producers Association (MMPA) has announced a wholesale price hike of Rs 2 per litre from Rs 87 per litre to Rs 89 per litre for buffalo milk in Mumbai from September 1.

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August 29, 2024
Cops find body of second man; first is chief suspect
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Cops find body of second man; first is chief suspect

NERUL DOUBLE MURDER - Dispute over 3.5 crore deal led to elaborate plot; Sumit Jain paid ₹50L to have partner killed

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August 29, 2024
Ex-DGP Sanjay Pandey denies extortion charge
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Ex-DGP Sanjay Pandey denies extortion charge

FIR has sent shock waves in IPS circles as Pandey is known for his clean image

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August 29, 2024
MMR'S FIRST 2-DECK, METRO LINKED FLYOVER OPENS
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MMR'S FIRST 2-DECK, METRO LINKED FLYOVER OPENS

MiraThe Mumbai Metropolitan Region's (MMR) first double-decker flyover at Bhayandar was inaugurated on Wednesday. The state-of-the-art infrastructure is the integration of a Metro 9 viaduct with a flyover.

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August 29, 2024
Lifeline sees over 52k deaths in 15 yrs
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Lifeline sees over 52k deaths in 15 yrs

WORRYING STATS - Number of fatalities mentioned in affidavits filed by WR, CR before HC

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August 29, 2024
Con fleeces man citing his role in Goyal case, money laundering
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Con fleeces man citing his role in Goyal case, money laundering

He made the complainant transfer over ₹76,000 on the pretext of RBI verification

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August 29, 2024
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₹80L penalty on SEBI, BSE, NSE

The Bombay High Court (HC) recently imposed a collective cost of Rs 80 lakh on the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) for the “unlawful freezing” of demat accounts of a city-based gynaecologist and his nonresident Indian (NRI) son.

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August 29, 2024
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Paint firm manager sees Insta ad, duped

A 53-year-old man, who works as a manager at PPG Asian Paints, lost Rs 51.36 lakh after coming across an advertisement on Instagram and falling prey to investment fraud.

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August 29, 2024
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'One cannot be held on mere allegation'

The Bombay High Court (HC) has stated that no arrest should be made in a routine manner on mere allegation of offence and that it would be prudent for the police to first check its genuineness.

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August 29, 2024
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Protesting motormen claim victory; CR says confusion to blame

Motormen assert proposal put on hold due to protest; just suggestions, objections were sought, say officials

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August 29, 2024
Bandra, Khar areas to face water cut tomorrow for repair
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Bandra, Khar areas to face water cut tomorrow for repair

Bandra West and Khar West areas will face water supply cut tomorrow (August 30) due to commissioning of a new 750mm main pipeline.

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August 29, 2024
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5 of family booked for duping bldr

Five of a family, including three senior citizens, have been booked for allegedly duping a Pune-based builder of Rs6.5 crore on the pretext of developing their property.

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August 29, 2024
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Kalina's 458 BMC dustbins go missing

Ward officer feigned ignorance and suggested residents to find the missing dustbins themselves

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August 29, 2024
New train links Mum, Madgaon
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New train links Mum, Madgaon

GANPATI GIFT - Flag-off by Piyush Goyal, Ashwini Vaishnaw, and Devendra Fadnavis

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August 29, 2024
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Boy killed for ₹100, phone; 2 arrested

The Padgha police have arrested three persons for allegedly abducting a 13-year-old boy and smothering him to death after snatching his mobile phone and Rs 100 cash.

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August 29, 2024
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HC directs to form ad hoc tree authority

Authority to decide MRVC application for felling trees for laying railway line between Kalyan and Badlapur

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August 29, 2024
Pali students at MU take seat on floor as class lacks basics
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Pali students at MU take seat on floor as class lacks basics

Letter sent to chancellor details lack of new equipment, poor infra

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August 29, 2024
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SHRC investigates JJ Hospital's 6-year platelet process shutdown

The State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of a newspaper report highlighting the shutdown of a vital process at JJ Hospital's blood bank the single donor platelet (SDP) process.

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August 29, 2024
Didn't change name for benefits: Puja Khedkar
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Didn't change name for benefits: Puja Khedkar

CONTROVERSIAL FORMER IAS - She has filed a case against her disqualification as an IAS by the UPSC in the Delhi High Court

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August 29, 2024
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Credit society scam: IPS officer Bhagyashree Navtake booked

The Pune Police have registered a case on the charges of forgery and criminal conspiracy against IPS officer Bhagyashree Navtake who had headed the investigation into an alleged 1,200 crore scam involving a credit cooperative society, an officer said on Wednesday.

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August 29, 2024
Sikhs allege hurting of religious sentiments
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Sikhs allege hurting of religious sentiments

KOYTA ATTACK ON PUNE COP

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August 29, 2024
Over 600 NCC cadets participate in AINSC 2024
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Over 600 NCC cadets participate in AINSC 2024

The All-India Nau Sainik Camp 2024 (AINSC 24) of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) is being held at INS Shivaji in Lonavala from Aug 26 to Sep 5.

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August 29, 2024
Punekars thrilled by PBG's unified Dahi Handi celebration
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Punekars thrilled by PBG's unified Dahi Handi celebration

Punekars experienced the thrill of a collective Dahi Handi celebration organised by the Punit Balan Group (PBG), which brought together 35 mandals on Tuesday.

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August 29, 2024