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WR to operate 12 more locals from Oct 12
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WR to operate 12 more locals from Oct 12

Ten trains will also be upgraded from 12 rakes to 15, given growing number of commuters, say officials

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October 02, 2024
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CM shunts Nair Hosp dean, seeks probe panel

CM orders a committee to probe the alleged sexual harassment by an associate professor

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October 02, 2024
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Defamation case: RaGa summoned

A court in Nashik district has summoned Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case filed against him for his alleged objectionable remarks against Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar.

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October 02, 2024
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ED files prosecution complaint against Mandhana promoter

The ED has alleged that members of the Mandhana family siphoned off loan funds for their personal benefit

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October 02, 2024
Pragya asked to appear before court
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Pragya asked to appear before court

The special court hearing the 2008 Malegaon blast case has asked former BJP Lok Sabha MP Pragya Singh Thakur to appear before the court on Thursday failing which, the court would pass appropriate orders against her.

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October 02, 2024
Oct 5: Modi's bhumipujan for pod taxis
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Oct 5: Modi's bhumipujan for pod taxis

In a significant step towards enhancing the city's infrastructure and providing sustainable solutions to urban mobility challenges, Prime Minister Narendra Modi would lay the foundation of pod taxi service at the Bandra-Kurla Complex.

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October 02, 2024
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Centre's nod for 8 new medical colleges in Maha

Colleges will come up in Gadchiroli, Amravati, Washim, Jalna, Buldhana, Bhandara, Ambernath and Hingoli

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October 02, 2024
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Seat sharing almost done, decision by Dussehra: MVA

Intense discussions are ongoing within the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) to finalise seat-sharing arrangements. According to MVA leaders, the allocation process will be completed by the start of Navratri, with an official announcement expected by Dussehra.

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October 02, 2024
Shah promises Mahayuti in '24, Kamal Ki Sarkar in '29
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Shah promises Mahayuti in '24, Kamal Ki Sarkar in '29

Sensing unrest at many levels within the current Mahayuti ruling alliance in Maharashtra, Union Home Minister Amit Shah asked BJP leaders and workers to resolve internal differences ahead of the assembly elections.

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October 02, 2024
Govinda's pistol seized, crime branch to probe
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Govinda's pistol seized, crime branch to probe

MISFIRE | The actor, who was hospitalised after the accident, is out of danger and recuperating at his home, police said

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October 02, 2024
IRAN SHOOTS AND SCOOTS
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IRAN SHOOTS AND SCOOTS

UPFRONT | Iran fires a barrage of 400 ballistic missiles at Israel; flashes of light from interceptors seen in the Tel Aviv sky; explosions heard in Jerusalem; later, the flurry ceased and Iran seemed to back off

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October 02, 2024
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Pan India laws on demolitions

We are a secular country and our directions will be for all. Be it gurudwara or dargah or temple, it cannot obstruct public

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October 02, 2024
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Cops swarming Sadhguru's hub on court's order

Dozens of police personnel were deployed on Tuesday at the Isha Foundation in Coimbatore to conduct an enquiry on the directions of the Madras High Court into various allegations against the foundation.

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October 02, 2024
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Badlapur school trustees still missing

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday refused to grant anticipatory bail to two trustees, the chairman and secretary of a school in Badlapur, Maharashtra, in connection with the sexual assault of two minor girls.

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October 02, 2024
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Death upheld for matricide, son had cannibalistic intent

Court says there's 'absolutely no chance of reformation', observing that the accused exhibited conduct akin to 'pathological cannibalism'.

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October 02, 2024
Where Is The Money Honey, Asks Gadkari
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Where Is The Money Honey, Asks Gadkari

TUNNEL VISION | Union Minister's critique says Ladki Bahin scheme might derail payments of subsidies in other sectors

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October 01, 2024
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Gavaskar-Tendulkar launch new cricket tourney

Legendary India cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Gavaskar have announced the launch of a six-team International Masters League (IML), the inaugural edition of which is set to be played this year.

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October 01, 2024
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Alcaraz to clash with Medvedev

CHINA OPEN | Sabalenka extends winning streak with win over Ashlyn Krueger

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October 01, 2024
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BATTINGPOWERED INDIA PUSH FOR WIN

2ND TEST | India unleashed their batting might on the visitors, striking at a run rate of 8.22

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October 01, 2024
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WC winner Griezmann retires from intl soccer

World Cup winner Antoine Griezmann took the soccer world by surprise on Monday when he announced the end of his international career with France.

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October 01, 2024
VVS Laxman stresses on protocols than timelines
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VVS Laxman stresses on protocols than timelines

CoE head says it's a misconception that timelines have to be met, players on rehabilitation need to be patient

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October 01, 2024
Kohli way ahead of Babar, says Pak great Zaheer Abbas
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Kohli way ahead of Babar, says Pak great Zaheer Abbas

Pakistan great Zaheer Abbas (pic, right) feels the comparisons between Virat Kohli and Babar Azam are baseless as the Indian super-star is a lot more consistent than the under-fire Pakistan batter.

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October 01, 2024
Australia clinches one-day series against England
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Australia clinches one-day series against England

No further play was possible and Australia won by 49 runs under the Duckworth-Lewis Method

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October 01, 2024
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Pope faces flak for comments

Pope Francis has been sharply criticised by one of Belgium's Catholic universities over his stance on the role of women in society, in a strongly worded press release issued just moments after the pontiff spoke at the college, according to The Guardian.

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October 01, 2024
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Far-right party in France on trial for EU funds abuse

Far-right French leader Marine Le Pen - a presidential candidate in the last three elections - and members of her National Rally (RN) party face trial on allegations that they misused European Union funds, according to Al Jazeera.

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October 01, 2024
Switzerland, Italy redraw borders due to melting ice
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Switzerland, Italy redraw borders due to melting ice

Switzerland and Italy have redrawn part of their border in the Alps due to melting glaciers, caused by climate change, according to the BBC.

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October 01, 2024
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Far-right wins 1st poll in Austria since WW2

The Freedom Party secured the first far-right national parliamentary election victory in post-World War II Austria on Sunday, finishing ahead of the governing conservatives after tapping into anxieties about immigration, inflation, Ukraine and other issues.

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October 01, 2024
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Don hits new low in latest jab at Harris

With just little over a month to go for the crucial US presidential elections, the big question being asked is how low can former President Donald Trump go.

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October 01, 2024
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Fugitive preacher gets grand welcome in Pakistan

Wanted for alleged money laundering charges, controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik has arrived in Pakistan on Monday morning at the invitation of the Government of Pakistan, amid tight security for his lecture series at Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore.

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October 01, 2024
Kris Kristofferson, US singer and actor, dies aged 88
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Kris Kristofferson, US singer and actor, dies aged 88

Kris Kristofferson, the country singer who ably balanced a prolific acting career alongside his music, has died aged 88.

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October 01, 2024