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‘Make Mumbaia city free of slums’

Calling for a strict and robust implementation of the state slum act, the Bombay High Court has said that the vision should be to make Mumbai a slum-free city.

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August 17, 2024
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20 students get provisional offers

The Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) has become the first civic body in Maharashtra to effectively implement the Yuva Karya Prashikshan Yojana and provided vocational training and campus placements for students studying in municipal schools.

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August 17, 2024
Bandra Fair: Rental hike, stall allotment method create a stir
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Bandra Fair: Rental hike, stall allotment method create a stir

As the Mount Mary Basilica prepares for its annual feast on September 8, the discussion over the allotment of stalls for hawkers during the week-long Bandra Fair has turned into a stalemate over a dispute over hiked rents.

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August 17, 2024
Cop assaults Ola driver with stick
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Cop assaults Ola driver with stick

An Ola driver was allegedly physically assaulted by a constable while waiting for a passenger near Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) on August 15.

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August 17, 2024
MMIRCL eats crow amid doubt over massive Metro tree costs
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MMIRCL eats crow amid doubt over massive Metro tree costs

Earlier, Metro corporation said it spent 12.01 cr to plant 584 trees along Line 3; it has now revised tree count to 2,931; greens still suspicious.

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August 17, 2024
‘Can fight state polls anytime'
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‘Can fight state polls anytime'

At the Maha Vikas Aghadi joint rally at the Shanmukhananda Hall on Friday, all the alliance partners said they are ready to fight the assembly elections even “if they were announced today”.

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August 17, 2024
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Tension prevails in Jalgaon and Nashik

Tension erupted in Jalgaon and Nashik cities in north Maharashtra on Friday during a bandh called by a Hindu organisation to condemn the atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh, officials said.

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August 17, 2024
Seniors join resident docs’ strike
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Seniors join resident docs’ strike

The resident doctor's indefinite strike intensified in Maharashtra on its fourth day on Friday, with their seniors joining the protest, disrupting services at government and civic hospitals and inconveniencing thousands of patients in the state.

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August 17, 2024
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Thane, Pune Metros up the game

CABINET NOD TO ₹15,000CR PROJECTS

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August 17, 2024
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Yunus dials Modi, assures Hindu safety

Muhammad Yunus, the chief adviser to the interim government in Bangladesh, called up Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, assuring protection, safety and security of Hindus and all other minorities in his country.

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August 17, 2024
'SUICIDE BID' ON SETU FLOUNDERS
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'SUICIDE BID' ON SETU FLOUNDERS

In a case of suspected 'suicide bid on the Atal Setu bridge, a 56-year-old Mulund resident was saved by a whisker by a cab driver and the traffic staff of the Nhava Sheva unit.

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August 17, 2024
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FIR must in 6 hrs: Assault on health worker

The Directorate General of Health Services under the Ministry of Health on Friday issued an office memorandum directing all government hospitals to file an institutional FIR within six hours of any violence against any healthcare worker.

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August 17, 2024
Aattam—From me too to us too’
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Aattam—From me too to us too’

'Aattam' (meaning the Play) that won the best national feature film award announced in New Delhi Friday! is a story of sexual harassment accusation made by the sole actress of a theatre group against a popular movie star who joined their team recently and comes at a time when the nation is angry over the rape and murder of a young doctor in Kolkata.

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August 17, 2024
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Grim to a lifetime of grins for Iraqi child

All that this Iraqi father wanted was to see his six-year-old daughter's face light up with smiles.

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August 17, 2024
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Prove crime scene is intact: Calcutta HC

The Calcutta High Court on Friday grilled the West Bengal government on whether there was any urgency to carry out renovation work near the crime scene in RG Kar Medical College Hospital, where a 31-year-old resident doctor was found dead after being subjected to rape on August 9, reports Bar and Bench.

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August 17, 2024
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NOBODY TO BELL THE MVA CAT

Name the CM face, I'll back the person, Uddhav tells allies but gets no response

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August 17, 2024
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Tumhi Thamba Ithe BJP gets a 'breather'

The BJP dispensation seems to be disinclined to hold elections in Maharashtra along with those in Haryana.

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August 17, 2024
Finally, Delhi uncorks Kashmir poll genie
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Finally, Delhi uncorks Kashmir poll genie

3-phase J&K poll starting September 18; voting in Haryana on October 2; results on October 4

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August 17, 2024
SBI, PNB In Talks With K'taka Govt For 'Amicable Resolution' Of Ban Issue
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SBI, PNB In Talks With K'taka Govt For 'Amicable Resolution' Of Ban Issue

Hit by the surprising decision by the Karnataka government to stop all transactions with them, State Bank of India and Punjab National Bank on Thursday said they are engaged with the state for an "amicable resolution" on the matter.

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August 16, 2024
PM For Speedy Probe Into Crimes Against Women
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PM For Speedy Probe Into Crimes Against Women

RAPE RUCKUS | Outrage visible across the country; important to create fear in the minds of the criminals: Narendra Modi

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August 16, 2024
Mamata Takes A Leaf Out Of Hasina's Book
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Mamata Takes A Leaf Out Of Hasina's Book

Remarkably powerful leaders make mistakes often marking the beginning of their end. Mamata Banerjee may have made one such cardinal mistake after which the people of Bengal took to streets protesting against the rape, brutalization and murder of a trainee doctor in city's R G Kar Medical College Hospital.

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August 16, 2024
Kangana Steps Into Indira's Shoes
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Kangana Steps Into Indira's Shoes

Actress expresses her desire to direct a film with the three Khans

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August 16, 2024
Humans Age Dramatically In Two Bursts – At 44, Then 60
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Humans Age Dramatically In Two Bursts – At 44, Then 60

If you have noticed a sudden accumulation of wrinkles, aches and pains or a general sensation of having grown older almost overnight, there may be a scientific explanation. Research suggests that rather than being a slow and steady process aging occurs in at least two accelerated bursts, reports the Guardian.

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August 16, 2024
Joe Root could surpass Tendulkar as Test cricket's highest run-scorer, feels Ponting
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Joe Root could surpass Tendulkar as Test cricket's highest run-scorer, feels Ponting

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting reckoned that Joe Root could surpass batting legend Sachin Tendulkar's tally of runs in Test cricket, provided the England batting mainstay stays 'hungry' and keeps scoring at a consistent rate for the next four years.

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August 16, 2024
PM MODI HONOURS OLYMPIC HEROES
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PM MODI HONOURS OLYMPIC HEROES

HISTORIC MOMENT: Bhaker's pistol, hockey team's signed stick highlight the meeting

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August 16, 2024
Mpox is a global health emergency, says WHO
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Mpox is a global health emergency, says WHO

TYPES OF VIRUS | Clade 1 and Clade 2; new variant, Clade 1b, labelled 'the most dangerous yet,' according to doctors

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August 16, 2024
Efforts to foster all-round development: CM Sai
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Efforts to foster all-round development: CM Sai

CHHATTISGARH'S ROLE IN INDIA'S VISION FOR 2047: | CM's Independence Day Address

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August 16, 2024
CM urges support for 'Viksit Bharat' on I-Day
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CM urges support for 'Viksit Bharat' on I-Day

GOOD GOVERNANCE | Calls for accessibility, simplicity, communication, dedication, participation and empowerment

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August 16, 2024
Nitish promises 12 lakh govt jobs
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Nitish promises 12 lakh govt jobs

YOUTH DRIVE | Bihar plans major employment push ahead of the Assembly election next year

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August 16, 2024
Don't promote divisive thinking: Cong to govt
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Don't promote divisive thinking: Cong to govt

Grand Old Party blames RSS for 'divide and rule'

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August 16, 2024