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Varsha at Matoshree
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Varsha at Matoshree

We have won four out of six seats in Mumbai; we could win more seats because all party workers worked together, says the newly elected MP

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June 07, 2024
Moral blame: First a shock, then New Delhi summons
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Moral blame: First a shock, then New Delhi summons

If BJP endorses Devendra Fadnavis' decision, it will have to take the same stand in UP; meanwhile, Eknath Shinde seeks Cabinet berth for his son

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June 07, 2024
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OLDEST MPS, THIS TIME IN 18TH LOK SABHA

The soon-to-be-formed 18th Lok Sabha will be the oldest in history of independent India with 52 per cent of its members being 55 years or more old, according to research about the profile of the 18th Lok Sabha.

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June 07, 2024
Tight security slap for Kangana
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Tight security slap for Kangana

Remarks on larmers' stir recoil on actor

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June 07, 2024
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SWEARING-IN CEREMONY MOVED TO JUNE 9

The swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his council of ministers is now expected to be moved to June 9, Sunday, in order to make it convenient for a large number of world leaders who have been invited for the event to attend it.

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June 07, 2024
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RSS-Nadda meet in hour of distress

For the first time after the announcement of the Lok Sabha results, the leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party and its ideological mentor, the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh, met at the residence of BJP president J.P. Nadda on Thursday.

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June 07, 2024
BJP WANTS THE PLUMS, WILL YIELD CRUMBS
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BJP WANTS THE PLUMS, WILL YIELD CRUMBS

Not inclined to part with strategically important portiolios, party draws the red lines for allies

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June 07, 2024
Rahul sniffs a stock scam
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Rahul sniffs a stock scam

Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday demanded a probe by the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) into what he deciphered was a ‘stock exchange scam’.

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June 07, 2024
Amid Heat, City Wakes Up To Much-Awaited Showers
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Amid Heat, City Wakes Up To Much-Awaited Showers

Several parts of Mumbai received the first pre-monsoon showers of the season on Wednesday morning, bringing some respite to residents from the scorching heat and humidity.

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June 06, 2024
India's FDI Steady At $70.9 bn In FY24
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India's FDI Steady At $70.9 bn In FY24

The country received highest FDI of $6 bn in October last year followed by $5.9 bn in January

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June 06, 2024
Israeli Missiles Strike Lebanon
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Israeli Missiles Strike Lebanon

Faced with Hezbollah attack, Netanyahu warns of 'very strong action in the north'

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June 06, 2024
Mumbai's Climate Budget First In India, 4th In World
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Mumbai's Climate Budget First In India, 4th In World

With climate tech investments fast catching up across the world, the BMC, on the occasion of World Environment Day on June 5, launched its first Climate Budget Report for 2024-25.

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June 06, 2024
Rajasthan CM May Face Heat Over 'Bruised' BJP
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Rajasthan CM May Face Heat Over 'Bruised' BJP

Saffron party lost 11 seats to Bloc, in 2019 party won 25 out of 25

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June 06, 2024
Step By Step, Pune Will House World's Largest Stepwell
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Step By Step, Pune Will House World's Largest Stepwell

The last such structure was built in Telangana, 500 years ago

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June 06, 2024
BRS WORKED FOR VICTORY OF BJP IN LOK SABHA POLLS: CM REVANTH
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BRS WORKED FOR VICTORY OF BJP IN LOK SABHA POLLS: CM REVANTH

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has alleged that the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) party has fielded weak candidates in the Telangana Lok Sabha elections and worked for the victory of Bharatiya Janata Party ( BJP), indirectly causing to defeat the Congress candidates.

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June 06, 2024
SIT to probe six BJP leaders
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SIT to probe six BJP leaders

Councillors said to have ties with town planner accused in Rajkot fire case

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June 06, 2024
Nine trekkers die in Uttarakhand
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Nine trekkers die in Uttarakhand

5 bodies brought back, remains of 4 to be airlifted today

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June 06, 2024
Priyanka praises Rahul's resilience after poll victory
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Priyanka praises Rahul's resilience after poll victory

A day after the Lok Sabha election results were announced, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi penned a heartfelt note for her brother, Rahul Gandhi. Rahul achieved a significant victory, winning both seats he contested Wayanad and the family stronghold of Rae Bareli.

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June 06, 2024
Mkts rebound from poll jitters; up over 3% as NDA partners move to form govt
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Mkts rebound from poll jitters; up over 3% as NDA partners move to form govt

Rebounding from their worst single-day slide in four years, benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty soared over 3 per cent each on heavy value buying by investors after NDA alliance partners started talks on government formation.

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June 06, 2024
Waje pledges to voice concerns of Nashik
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Waje pledges to voice concerns of Nashik

Nashik's new MP, Rajabhau Waje, on Wednesday, expressed gratitude for the trust placed in him by the people of Nashik. He acknowledged their love and confidence and pledged to represent their concerns in parliament.

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June 06, 2024
Sule secured majority votes in 5 of 6 Assembly segments
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Sule secured majority votes in 5 of 6 Assembly segments

Overcoming the challenge posed by her estranged cousin Ajit Pawar, NCP (SP) candidate Supriya Sule retained her Baramati Lok Sabha seat on Tuesday with a margin of 1,58,333 votes.

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June 06, 2024
A year after student's rape and murder, hostels claim better security measures
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A year after student's rape and murder, hostels claim better security measures

Father of the victim plans to file a petition over how the case was handled by the state and police; a student residing at government-run Mata Ramabai Ambedkar Girls Government Hostel says they are not trespass-proof

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June 06, 2024
Despite stellar show, road ahead tough for Thackeray
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Despite stellar show, road ahead tough for Thackeray

Sena (UBT) leader has a tricky road to navigate, with Congress doing so well; will grand old party cede more space to its partner in assembly polls?

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June 06, 2024
Nitish, Tejashwi's bond fuels political realignment talk
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Nitish, Tejashwi's bond fuels political realignment talk

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday flew together to New Delhi to attend NDA and INDIA bloc meetings, triggering speculation whether JD (U) president was contemplating another political somersault.

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June 06, 2024
'Do Ladke' derail 'Double Engine'
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'Do Ladke' derail 'Double Engine'

The 'Do Ladke' Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav derailed the much vaunted double-engine drive of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Uttar Pradesh, thus marking a significant shift in the political landscape of India's most populous state.

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June 06, 2024
Fadnavis says he is quitting
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Fadnavis says he is quitting

It is not clear to whom the Deputy Chief Minister sent his resignation letter as rumours swirl that UBT leader Uddhav Thackeray is being wooed by the BJP

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June 06, 2024
OPP SLOW IN SOUNDING OUT NAIDU AND NITISH
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OPP SLOW IN SOUNDING OUT NAIDU AND NITISH

The Opposition INDIA bloc has reconciled to the view that they will sit in the opposition for now, even though PM Modi and the BJP are \"subverting the will of the people,\" Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said on Wednesday.

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June 06, 2024
MODI 3.0 ON COURSE
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MODI 3.0 ON COURSE

Narendra Modi elected NDA leader; expected to stake claim on Friday and is likely to take oath on Saturday; Chandrababu Naidu and Nitish Kumar have presented written letters of support with their set of demands

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June 06, 2024
Electors Restore Faith In BJP: Sai
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Electors Restore Faith In BJP: Sai

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Tuesday said the electors had restored faith in Bharatiya Janata Party in Chhattisgarh.

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June 05, 2024
Bloodbath On D-Street: Investors Lose ₹31l Cr
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Bloodbath On D-Street: Investors Lose ₹31l Cr

Sensex and Nifty plunge nearly 6% in biggest single-day fall in 4 yrs as vote counting trends showed BJP may not have a clear majority in LS polls

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June 05, 2024