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Sensex, Nifty hit fresh highs on global stocks rally

Indices log record highs for 5th consecutive session

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September 27, 2024
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India set to achieve 6.5-7% GDP growth in FY25: Fin Min

The recent developments analysed indicate strong foundations of macroeconomic stability in India with steady growth, investment, employment and inflation trends, a strong and stable financial sector and a resilient external account, including a comfortable foreign exchange reserve position.

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September 27, 2024
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HC extends Khedkar's interim protection

The Delhi High Court on Thursday extended till Oct 4 the interim protection from arrest granted to former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar in the criminal case lodged against her for alleged cheating and wrongly availing OBC and disability quota benefits in civil services examination.

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September 27, 2024
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Pune rain breaks 86-year record

Pune City on Wednesday witnessed heavy rainfall in less than three hours, from 2.30pm to 5.30pm. The IMD station recorded 131 mm of rainfall, breaking an 86-year-old record.

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September 27, 2024
MCF brings students, NGOs together to drive change
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MCF brings students, NGOs together to drive change

Around 215 students and 28 NGOs working across sectors like nutrition, gender-based violence, livelihood and sexual and reproductive health were brought together recently by Muktaa Charitable Foundation (MCF) for 'Samvad 2024'.

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September 27, 2024
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PCMC conducts skill survey

In a pivotal move to shape the future of skill development and employment opportunities, Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) commenced a large-scale skill and employment survey under the Mukhyamantri Yuva Kaarya Prashikshan Yojana earlier this week.

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September 27, 2024
OPENING DELAYED
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OPENING DELAYED

PM MODI'S VISIT CANCELLED | Punekars urge to start metro service immediately

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September 27, 2024
Pune dist 2nd-highest in Maha chikungunya cases
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Pune dist 2nd-highest in Maha chikungunya cases

Pune district has reported 193 confirmed chikungunya cases, making it the second-highest in Maharashtra after Kolhapur, which has recorded 219 cases.

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September 27, 2024
Henkel India inaugurates astronomy lab
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Henkel India inaugurates astronomy lab

Henkel India recently inaugurated the Castro Astronomy Lab at Khadki Shikshan Sansthan, a step aimed at fostering interest in scientific subjects and creating new career opportunities for students.

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September 27, 2024
Management students should understand global developments, says Sanjay Chordiya
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Management students should understand global developments, says Sanjay Chordiya

“Management students should have a solid understanding of global developments and their impact on the Indian economy,” said Sanjay B Chordiya, founder president and chairman of Suryadatta Group of Institutes.

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September 27, 2024
City dances into Navratri with garba practice
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City dances into Navratri with garba practice

On Saturday, a raas garba evening was held in Breach Candy, with 500 attendees enjoying the AC hall venue

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September 27, 2024
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Action sought against illegal deviations at Ghodbunder Fort

Suresh Golani

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September 27, 2024
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Realty boom in South-Central Mumbai

South Central Mumbai, the city's heart as a residential micro-market, is undergoing a remarkable transformation - old buildings are making way for luxurious high-rise structures.

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September 27, 2024
MHADA lottery sees 1.34L applicants for 2,030 flats
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MHADA lottery sees 1.34L applicants for 2,030 flats

Income groups, including economically weaker, low, middle and high-income sections participated

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September 27, 2024
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MMRDA gets ₹31,673cr loan for infra

PROJECTS IN PIPELINE

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September 27, 2024
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BookMyShow alerts cops on Coldplay show

For the highly-anticipated Coldplay concert to be held in Mumbai, BookMyShow, the official ticketing partner for the event, has issued a formal letter to police stations across Mumbai.

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September 27, 2024
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₹12 crore for 2,931 trees, reveals RTI

Activists worried that bid amounts may lead to compromised quality

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September 27, 2024
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Funding delay halts Colaba makeover

Despite the introduction of a newly designed clothing cart intended to enhance the visual appeal of hawker stalls in Colaba, the expansion of this initiative is currently on hold.

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September 27, 2024
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'British police officer' tells couple son arrested for rape

Police have registered a complaint against a man for attempting to defraud couple by posing as a UK police officer.

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September 27, 2024
BMC probes causes of waterlogging... again
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BMC probes causes of waterlogging... again

MONSOON DÉJÀ VU | Report expected next week; civic body to implement 'corrective measures' to prevent similar incidents

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September 27, 2024
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HC formally junks rule on govt fact check units

The Bombay High Court on Thursday formally struck down the amended Information Technology (IT) Rules that allowed the government to establish a Fact Check Unit (FCU) to identify and regulate fake or false or misleading content on social media against the government, and termed them as \"unconstitutional\".

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September 27, 2024
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British police officer' tells couple son arrested for rape

Fraudster tries to cheat Dahisar-based couple; Police freeze ₹60,000 sent by worried parents

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September 27, 2024
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Doc awarded for innovative research

head and neck cancers

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September 27, 2024
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Family looks for burial site, bodies choke hosp

The body of Badlapur school sexual assault accused, Akshay Shinde, is among the 35 bodies choking the morgue at the Kalwa government hospital.

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September 27, 2024
Worli on radar: Aaditya's mixed record faces scrutiny
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Worli on radar: Aaditya's mixed record faces scrutiny

OVERALL RANKING 29TH | MNS candidate Sandeep Deshpande says Jambhori Maidan not up to the mark like Shivaji Park; highlights school problem

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September 27, 2024
SHRC takes cognisance of custodial killing of accused
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SHRC takes cognisance of custodial killing of accused

Asks Taloja prison, CP Thane, CP Navi Mumbai and Thane Collector to file comprehensive probe reports

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September 27, 2024
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15-day jail for Raut in defamation case

Court suspended his jail sentence for 30 days to allow him to file an appeal and also granted him bail

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September 27, 2024
Skill dept will impart training to youths: Lodha
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Skill dept will impart training to youths: Lodha

After the state cabinet decision on renaming the 14 industrial training institutes (ITIs) run by the state government, the skill development department headed by Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha has appealed to people to suggest names for the remaining 418 ITIs located across the state.

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September 27, 2024
Bomb threats to Haji Ali Dargah, 1 held
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Bomb threats to Haji Ali Dargah, 1 held

The Tardeo police have registered a case against an unidentified person who called twice with a bomb threat targeting the Haji Ali Dargah in Worli.

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September 27, 2024
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UBT MLA gets notice over his graft charges

SHIVAJI STATUE COLLAPSE

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September 27, 2024