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Passengers irked over erratic MSRTC service in Waluj stop|
The Free Press Journal

Passengers irked over erratic MSRTC service in Waluj stop|

The Waluj Mahanagar passengers face severe inconvenience as the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) buses have not been stopping at their bus stops.

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September 16, 2024
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19K families selected for Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana rural scheme

The Union government is implementing the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) scheme to provide houses to the marginalised people.

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September 16, 2024
Alan Walker to perform in Pune on 18/10
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Alan Walker to perform in Pune on 18/10

Norwegian DJ Alan Walker, best known for his 2015 hit single \"Faded,\" is set to perform in Pune on Oct 18 as part of his India tour.

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September 16, 2024
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Gokhale Institute removes Ajit Ranade from VC post

Noted economist Ajit Ranade was removed from the vice-chancellor's post at Gokhale Institute of Politics Economics after the and (GIPE) institute found that his appointment violated the UGC norms.

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September 16, 2024
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New-born with dengue cured

A team of doctors successfully treated a preterm newborn who acquired dengue from her mother.

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September 16, 2024
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Politics is not just the pursuit of power, says Neelam Gorhe

Deputy Maharashtra Legislative Council's Chairperson Neelam Gorhe underscored the critical influence of political leadership in driving policy reforms for societal benefit.

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September 16, 2024
Another year, another record?
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Another year, another record?

Visarjan peaked at 31 hours in 2022 and lasted over 30 hours last year

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September 16, 2024
Man kills transgender partner
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Man kills transgender partner

Troubled by his transgender girlfriend's persistent demands for marriage, a man strangled and killed her in Satara district.

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September 16, 2024
A new lease of life for kids in Palghar's tribal villages
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A new lease of life for kids in Palghar's tribal villages

More than two decades ago, a trip to a friend's farm in Palghar district's Talasari area changed Mahendra Vanigota's life.

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September 16, 2024
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Police issue traffic advisory

Traffic diversions will be in place across Mumbai to manage the influx of processions and activities on the final day of Ganeshotsav.

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September 16, 2024
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20,000 police personnel to stand guard

Mumbai Police will deploy 20,000 personnel to manage the large crowds expected during immersions.

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September 16, 2024
204 artificial ponds, 12,000 staff and enhanced facilities
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204 artificial ponds, 12,000 staff and enhanced facilities

The BMC is fully prepared for the grand Ganesh idol immersion on Anant Chaturdashi, set to take place on Tuesday, September 17.

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September 16, 2024
'Devotees being thrashed and abused by the guards'
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'Devotees being thrashed and abused by the guards'

Lawyers lodge police complaint after video shows contrasting treatment of common people and VIPs

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September 16, 2024
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Bizman duped of 10L in man in middle con

A 63-year-old businessman fell prey to man-in-theand middle-attack fraud ended up transferring Rs10.39 lakh to the cons, thinking he had sent funds to a business partner.

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September 16, 2024
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'54% of our youth are below 25, but only 4% are skilled'

Dr.Sureshkumar Madhusudanan, 57, is the secretarygeneral of the Indo-Gulf & Middle East Chamber of Commerce and ex-president of the Indian Personnel Export Promotion Council.

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September 16, 2024
The Free Press Journal

Woman loses ₹13L in APK file fraud

A 36-year-old woman lost more than Rs13 lakh after clicking on a malicious file with apk format, which asked her to update her Aadhaar card with the bank.

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September 16, 2024
Clear weather prediction with 4 new radars
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Clear weather prediction with 4 new radars

For significantly improving weather forecasts, four new X-band radars - the country's first urban radar network were launched in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) on Saturday.

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September 16, 2024
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HC slams textiles firm, levies ₹5L cost for suppressing facts

Observing that the litigant had come with \"not just unclean but absolutely dirtied and muddied hands\", the Bombay High Court has imposed a cost of Rs5 lakh on the petitioner for suppressing material facts.

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September 16, 2024
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Inside Mahadev app's promotional machine

Promoters reportedly spend a significant portion of earnings on brand visibility, utilising a team of dedicated individuals to manage various aspects of marketing

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September 16, 2024
Why is Rly Board silent?
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Why is Rly Board silent?

A 14-second video depicting a man breaking the glass of a parked Vande Bharat train has gone viral, raising questions about standard maintenance procedures and prompting calls for an official clarification from the Railway Board.

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September 16, 2024
'To expand power generation, our focus is on solar energy'
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'To expand power generation, our focus is on solar energy'

Maharashtra will generate 8,000 megawatts of solar energy with 3,500 megawatts capacity of pump storage by 2030 as a part of the first phase of Maharashtra State Power Generation Company's (MahaGenco) 'Vision 2035'.

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September 16, 2024
'Shinde and Fadnavis spreading fake news'
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'Shinde and Fadnavis spreading fake news'

Congress Legislature Party leader Balasaheb Thorat on Sunday accused Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis of creating religious discord by spreading \"fake news\".

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September 16, 2024
'Rahul's quota remark shows anti-constitutional mindset'
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'Rahul's quota remark shows anti-constitutional mindset'

Vice President says quotas are not against merit but are an essential part of Constitution; some people have forgotten its core principles

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September 16, 2024
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'BJP will purposely defeat Sena & NCP₹

To diminish the clout of the Shiv Sena led by CM Eknath Shinde and decimate the NCP led by Ajit Pawar, the BJP may not want both the parties to grow, the NCP(SP) has claimed.

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September 16, 2024
The Free Press Journal

Uddhav vows to reinstate old pension scheme

While his arch-political rivals were focused on pursuing a populist agenda, Shiv Sena UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray appeared to have decided to follow suit.

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September 16, 2024
Restore sub-jails to ease overcrowding, SHRC advises
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Restore sub-jails to ease overcrowding, SHRC advises

The Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has stressed the urgent need to address overcrowding in the state's central and district prisons, calling for swift measures to restore subjails to full operational capacity.

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September 16, 2024
Public in Valley in no mood to forgive & forget
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Public in Valley in no mood to forgive & forget

If 'Azaadi' was the war cry of the nineties, today the Valley, along with the Jammu region, is resonating with a rare show of unanimity to the cry of restoration of statehood.

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September 16, 2024
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3 IPS officers suspended for harassing city model

The Andhra Pradesh government on Sunday issued separate orders suspending three senior IPS officers, including one of DG rank, for their alleged involvement in \"hastily arresting\" and \"harassing\" a Mumbai-based actor-cum-model without proper investigation in a case filed against her.

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September 16, 2024
State polls likely in 2nd week of Nov: CM
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State polls likely in 2nd week of Nov: CM

State assembly polls are expected to be held in the second week of November and seatsharing among the ruling allies would be finalised in the next 8 to 10 days, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Sunday.

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September 16, 2024
The Free Press Journal

Desperate bid to salvage AAP

I's Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's announcement that he will resign in 48 Lhours, a masterstroke? This is a legitimate question that must be nagging residents of Delhi and outside.

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September 16, 2024