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Dhruv Global School kids impress at national level

Both education and sports play a crucial role in a student's development, making it essential to strike a balance between the two.

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September 15, 2024
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PMC finishes visarjan prep

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has completed its preparations for an environment-friendly Ganpati Visarjan.

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September 15, 2024
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Gymkhana for Marathis in south Mumbai

The government has announced plans to establish a Marathi gymkhana in south Mumbai.

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September 15, 2024
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New initiative urges citizens to buy veggies for the needy

A Mumbai-based activist has launched an initiative urging people to donate fruit and vegetables to the needy.

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September 15, 2024
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HC bail to man accused in twin 'black magic' killings

The Bombay High Court has granted bail to a man accused of participating in the killing of his cousin’s wife and daughter.

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September 15, 2024
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State permits 'community radio' across all prisons

The Maharashtra administration recently issued a government resolution permitting the establishment of ‘community radio’ in state prisons.

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September 15, 2024
Locals angry over theme park status
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Locals angry over theme park status

Proposed modifications will 'alter its character and destroy its nature'

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September 15, 2024
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Bhiwandi tense as miscreants destroy Ganpati workshop

The Bhiwandi city police have booked unidentified persons for vandalising a Ganpati idol workshop and destroying 62 out of 69 idols.

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September 15, 2024
Two yrs of roadworks for 10 yrs of freedom in SoBo
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Two yrs of roadworks for 10 yrs of freedom in SoBo

The BMC will resume the long-awaited concreting of south Mumbai roads from October, but this would continue for the next two years as pipelines would be repaired and replaced simultaneously.

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September 15, 2024
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'Bizman had sex with me on marriage promise'

A city-based 44-year-old businessman has been booked for allegedly engaging in physical relations with a 24-year-old woman under the false pretext of marriage.

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September 15, 2024
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Lawyer forced to strip, cough up ₹50,000

A 36-year-old woman lawyer fell prey to fraudsters, who not only extorted Rs50,000 from her but also made her strip for body check, while citing her role in the Naresh Goyal money laundering case.

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September 15, 2024
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Gold worth ₹5cr seized at airport

Mumbai Airport Customs has seized 7.4 kg gold worth Rs5.11 crore and arrested seven people, including contractual airport staff, in different cases detected late Friday night.

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September 15, 2024
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Malad mandal makes 100 kg idol from paper, natural stones

Now, Ganeshotsav has also become a festival to celebrate nature.

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September 15, 2024
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Labourer held for robbing jeweller

On Tuesday, the Azad Maidan Police arrested a 28-year-old man, identified as Abbas Labbe from Sewri, in connection with the theft of 230gm of gold and Rs21,380 in cash.

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September 15, 2024
13 hospitalised after fire at Ghatkopar bldg
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13 hospitalised after fire at Ghatkopar bldg

Victims include a teen and senior citizen; fire brigade officials arrived more than an hour late, allege locals

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September 15, 2024
Navy Nagar sets sail for zero plastic, e-waste mission
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Navy Nagar sets sail for zero plastic, e-waste mission

Colaba’s Navy Nagar, which is Asia’s largest Naval residential base, has taken a green leap, with personnel and residents of the Naval Officers and Residents Association (NOFRA) pledging to ensure that the defence colony is devoid of plastic and e-waste.

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September 15, 2024
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Heart of brain dead teen gives beat of life to collegian

Recipient was waiting for donor for 6 mths; family was hoping for miracle

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September 15, 2024
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In a bid to overtake, car mows down teen

A 17-year-old boy lost his life in an accident on Western Express Highway, Dahisar East, on September 13.

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September 15, 2024
Cops illegally detain man, break into his showroom
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Cops illegally detain man, break into his showroom

Echoes of case earlier this month in which four policemen were caught on video planting drugs in a man's pocket and later arresting him

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September 15, 2024
Banks can revalue, auction Choksi assets
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Banks can revalue, auction Choksi assets

The PMLA court has allowed the plea of PNB & ICICI Bank to go ahead with the process

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September 15, 2024
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'We turned the tide, brought 52% FDI

CM campaigns in Marathwada region; promises to double Ladki Bahin dole

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September 15, 2024
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Political overtones to city procession for Eid-e-Milad?

A complaint has been filed with the police alleging that the All India Khilafat Committee Trust is spreading fake and misleading information on the history of Mumbai's first-ever Eid-eMilad procession.

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September 15, 2024
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Trafficking for cyber crimes: Woman held

The Telangana police’s State Cyber Security Bureau has arrested a 30-year-old woman from Chembur for her alleged involvement in human trafficking to Cambodia for cyber crimes under coercive and harsh conditions.

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September 15, 2024
BJP's benevolent gaze on Mumbai
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BJP's benevolent gaze on Mumbai

With Maharashtra inching closer to the much-awaited assembly elections, the central BJP leadership is intensifying its focus on Maharashtra, particularly Mumbai, with frequent visits by party bigwigs.

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September 15, 2024
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Mahayuti upbeat over lifting curbs on onions

For the Mahayuti government, it's an attempt to correct the political mistakes that proved costly during the Lok Sabha elections.

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September 15, 2024
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‘Urban naxal' slur on Congress

In his first election rally in Haryana the Prime Minister described the Congress Party as a \"a new form of urban naxals’’.

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September 15, 2024
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Gradation for Marathi to go

The gradation system for Marathi language prevalent at some schools is to be discontinued, a Government Resolution (GR) issued on Friday said.

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September 15, 2024
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SEBI chief invested in Chinese funds: Cong

The Congress on Saturday asked “Is the PM aware that the SEBI chairperson has been investing in Chinese firms at a time when India is facing geopolitical tensions with China?”

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September 15, 2024
'Terrorism's last breath'
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'Terrorism's last breath'

Prime Minister says his focus is carving out a young leadership in Jammu and Kashmir

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September 15, 2024
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The unequal war on ransomware

The recently released limited series, IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, sparked off a heated debate almost as soon as it was released.

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September 15, 2024