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New draft guidelines

The Union Health Ministry has introduced draft guidelines on passive euthanasia, suggesting that doctors should make a \"considered decision\" regarding the withdrawal of life support for terminally ill patients.

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September 29, 2024
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First secretaries have last words

Over the years, India has strategically deployed its First Secretaries at the United Nations to counter the repetitive and unfounded claims of Pakistani Prime Ministers regarding Kashmir and minority oppression.

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September 29, 2024
Hezbollah chief killed
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Hezbollah chief killed

ESCALATION FEARS | Hezbollah chief Syed Nasrallah was in the groups underground headquarters beneath a residential building when bombs reduced to rubble six apartment towers

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September 29, 2024
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BJP ire over Rahul's 'naach gana' jibe

A video has surfaced, purportedly showing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi making a controversial comment regarding the consecration ceremony (Pran Pratishtha) of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.

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September 29, 2024
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RELIEF FOR 12 FAMILIES

The Mumbai Railway Claims Tribunal has awarded compensation of Rs 8 lakh each to the families of 12 individuals who died due to accidental falls from trains.

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September 29, 2024
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FIR against Nadda, Nirmala Sitharaman

Following a directive from a local court, the Bengaluru Police on Saturday registered a first information report (FIR) against Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and BJP national president JP Nadda, Enforcement Directorate relating to the now scrapped Rs 8,000 crore electoral bonds scheme.

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September 29, 2024
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MAHA ELECTIONS AFTER DIWALI

Prajakta Pol

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September 29, 2024
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India wags annual finger at Pakistan over terror

India has warned Pakistan that cross-border terrorism against it will \"inevitably invite consequences\" and has ruled out any agreements while the military-run government continues its support for terrorism.

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September 29, 2024
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Fewer placements, stagnant salaries at city B-Schools

The top B-schools in Mumbai, which once prided themselves on eye-popping placement packages, are struggling to find jobs for all their students and maintaining the past salary figures amid the global market slowdown.

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September 29, 2024
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No more Modi magic in Haryana

The old magic is no longer working. Modi's personal charisma and his powerful oratory - 'Modi hai to Mumkin hai' - is falling flat.

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September 29, 2024
Suryadatta honours Vijay Bhandari
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Suryadatta honours Vijay Bhandari

Vijay Bhandari, the newly elected President of JITO Apex International, was honoured with the Suryadatta Global Excellence Award 2024 at an event organised by the Shri Vardhaman Shwetamber Sthanakvasi Jain Shravak Sangh Sadhana Sadan in Pune.

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September 28, 2024
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50% charges concession till Dec 31

The 50% concession scheme for regularising properties in 119 Gunthewari localities in the city has been extended until 31 December, announced Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation (CSMC) commissioner and administrator G Srikanth at a press conference on Thursday.

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September 28, 2024
NSE defers T+0 rolling settlement cycle launch
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NSE defers T+0 rolling settlement cycle launch

The National Stock Exchange of India Ltd has deferred the implementation of the optional T+0 rolling settlement cycle for orders with the custodial participant in the capital market segment, which was set to come into effect from Monday, until further notice, the exchange said in a circular on Friday.

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September 28, 2024
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Third edition of property expo

The National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO) Maharashtra is all set to present the third edition of the HOMETHON Property Expo 2024, India's largest real estate property expo at the JIO World Convention Centre between October 4 and 6. The previous year's edition had attracted 55,000 visitors, generating committed sales of over Rs1,050 crore committed sales.

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September 28, 2024
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Probe ordered into prize money fraud

The Bombay High Court has directed the Additional Commissioner of Police of the Mira-Bhayandar Vasai-Virar (MBVV) police to probe the allegation of cheating made by the dance group V Unbeatable, which recently won the America's Got Talent: The Champions, against their manager.

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September 28, 2024
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Metro station leak fixed after video goes viral

A viral video exposing severe water leakage at Jogeshwari Metro station drew significant public attention and criticism on September 25, prompting the Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Ltd (MMMOL) to issue a public apology the next day.

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September 28, 2024
TRAI releases consultation paper on spectrum auction for Satcom services
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TRAI releases consultation paper on spectrum auction for Satcom services

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Friday released a consultation paper for the auction of spectrum for satellite-based communication services.

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September 28, 2024
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Bhuse to fund amenities for Matoshri Girls' Hostel

The admission process for girls coming to the city for education has begun at the Matoshri Girls' Hostel from July 2024.

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September 28, 2024
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Shocker! Four held for raping 16-yr-old girl

Two men aged between 20 and 22 years were arrested and two minors were detained on charges of raping a 16-year-old girl studying in a Pune college, whom they befriended on social media, police have said.

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September 28, 2024
Discharge from 12 projects starts
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Discharge from 12 projects starts

NASHIK | With the return of rains, the dams are over the edge again

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September 28, 2024
A new red alert: Mumbai is crumbling
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A new red alert: Mumbai is crumbling

FAR FROM PREPARED | After Wednesday night, the chaos repeated itself on Friday morning

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September 28, 2024
'PM Modi should bear event preparation costs'
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'PM Modi should bear event preparation costs'

PUNE MATTERS | Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) protests delay in District Court to Swargate metro stretch inauguration

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September 28, 2024
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Works manager of PSU firm booked for ₹1 L bribe

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against the works manager of Yantra India Ltd (Grey Iron Foundry), a Central public sector undertaking, on the allegations that the accused demanded a bribe of Rs1 lakh to sign a work completion certificate.

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September 28, 2024
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BookMyShow top honchos summoned in Coldplay case

Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the sale of the Coldplay concert tickets, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai police has summoned BookMyShow's chief executive officer Ashish Hemrajani, director Shamita Ghosh and vice-president Anil Makhija.

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September 28, 2024
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Cops make shocking new revelations

Pune Police on Friday claimed that several members of the family of the 17-year-old juvenile involved in the Kalyani Nagar Porsche car crash were also drunk when they arrived at the hospital, reported NDTV.

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September 28, 2024
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Cops yet to nab biker who hit 12-yr-old

Almost a week on, the Dindoshi police are yet to arrest the biker, who allegedly hit a 12-year-old boy, causing serious injuries and leading to five stitches on his head.

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September 28, 2024
SeQuent Scientific and Viyash Lifesciences sign merger deal
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SeQuent Scientific and Viyash Lifesciences sign merger deal

SeQuent Scientific and Viyash Lifesciences on Friday announced a merger deal eyeing leadership in the animal health market globally.

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September 28, 2024
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Gang of 4 held for anti-iron coin fraud

Suresh Golani MIRA-BHAYANDAR

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September 28, 2024
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Woman in extra-marital affair cannot allege rape on marriage promise: HC

Rejects woman's contention that accused had sex with her on such pretext; grants pre-arrest bail to the man

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September 28, 2024
Brain dead Guj kid lends a helping hand to city teen
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Brain dead Guj kid lends a helping hand to city teen

NOBLE ACT Kin of 9-yr-old from Surat donate kid's arm to Goregaon girl for transplant; complex surgery lasted 12 hours

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September 28, 2024