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Govt plans insurance law changes for unified licence, hiking FDI limit: Sources
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Govt plans insurance law changes for unified licence, hiking FDI limit: Sources

Improving insurance penetration

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November 27, 2024
Two cars turn turtles
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Two cars turn turtles

Two cars turned turtles at the same place within 12 hours on Monday. Fortunately, no lives were lost, but traffic was jammed for hours.

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November 27, 2024
Woman missing with daughter
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Woman missing with daughter

A 20-year-old married woman, Vaishnavi Ram Wavadane, has been missing with her 2-year-old daughter, Aaradhya, from Ranjangaon (Shenpunji) in the Waluj area since last Friday.

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November 27, 2024
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Double murder over land dispute

The bodies of two men were found mutilated on the plateau of Salher Fort in Jaykheda on Friday, Nov 22.

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November 27, 2024
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Nagraj Manjule to receive Mahatma Phule Samata Award

Renowned writer, director and actor Nagraj Manjule will be honoured with the prestigious 'Mahatma Phule Samata Award' this year.

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November 27, 2024
BAMU's graduation examinations start
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BAMU's graduation examinations start

Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University's (BAMU) and the affiliated colleges to the university's graduation examinations started in 234 centres in four districts on Tuesday.

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November 27, 2024
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Mahayuti dominates North Maharashtra

The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has faced a resounding defeat in North Maharashtra, with the Mahayuti alliance achieving a near-clean sweep by winning 33 out of 35 seats.

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November 27, 2024
Tribal Development Department celebrates Constitution Day
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Tribal Development Department celebrates Constitution Day

The Tribal Development Department celebrated Indian Constitution Day with great enthusiasm on Tuesday, Nov 26.

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November 27, 2024
Lack of demand cripples Khandesh cotton production
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Lack of demand cripples Khandesh cotton production

COTTON WOES | Only 1.5 lakh bales purchased in Khandesh

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November 27, 2024
Make micro-planning for water projects: Gawade
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Make micro-planning for water projects: Gawade

WATER PLAN | The Commissioner chaired divisional meeting

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November 27, 2024
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Minimum temp drops to 9.5°C

The winter chill has set in Pune, prompting Punekars to bring out their sweaters.

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November 27, 2024
'Aviation Safety Awareness Week 2024' begins
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'Aviation Safety Awareness Week 2024' begins

Pune Airport authorities have officially announced Aviation Safety Awareness Week 2024, marking the start of a week dedicated to promoting safety awareness among employees and stakeholders.

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November 27, 2024
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Woman's body found

The body of an unidentified woman has been found stuffed in two gunny bags near the Somatane exit of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, police said on Tuesday.

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November 27, 2024
Fadnavis is the natural choice for CM: Kunal
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Fadnavis is the natural choice for CM: Kunal

Tilak had earlier expressed his interest in contesting the polls from Kasba Peth Assembly seat

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November 27, 2024
'CHUHA GANG' LEADER, 3 MEMBERS ARRESTED
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'CHUHA GANG' LEADER, 3 MEMBERS ARRESTED

In a major breakthrough, Ambegaon Police have arrested notorious criminal Tauseef Jameer Sayyed alias 'Chuha', the leader of the 'Chuha Gang', along with three accomplices who were preparing for robbery in the city.

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November 27, 2024
Rasane pledges to turn Kasba Peth garbage-free area
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Rasane pledges to turn Kasba Peth garbage-free area

Hemant Rasane, the newly elected Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from Kasba Peth Assembly seat, visited several areas in his constituency on Tuesday along with officials of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC).

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November 27, 2024
Activists allege RRP can cause flood; PMC denies
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Activists allege RRP can cause flood; PMC denies

BEAUTIFICATION OR DEVASTATION | River Rejuvenation Project receives environmental clearance despite residents' ire

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November 27, 2024
NMMC officials at PCMC's SWM
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NMMC officials at PCMC's SWM

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) Commissioner Kailas Shinde and City Engineer Shirish Aardwad recently visited various projects implemented in Moshi under the solid waste management (SWM) initiative of the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC).

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November 27, 2024
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FIR against 3 ex-employees for data theft

The Naya Nagar police have registered an offence against three former employees for allegedly hacking into the system of a Mira Road-based IT management solution and software development company and stealing valuable client data.

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November 27, 2024
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Missing man found hanging in Parsik Hill

A 22-year-old food delivery man who had gone missing since Sunday afternoon was found dead in the Parsik Hill area of Belapur on Tuesday morning.

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November 27, 2024
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Insurance firm to pay ₹60k for 'forged' policy

The Central Mumbai District Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission has ordered an insurance firm to refund the premium paid by an Arthur Road resident after finding that Birla Sun Life Insurance and a broking company acted unfairly by trying to sell a new policy instead of correcting the original one.

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November 27, 2024
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Man gets life for killing son in Aug 2018

A court sentenced a man to imprisonment for life for killing his son over the latter's refusal to address his second wife as mother.

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November 27, 2024
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17 robbers acquitted due to police lapses

The special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court of the Thane sessions court has acquitted a gang of 17 habitual robbers known for committing organised robberies due to police lapses.

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November 27, 2024
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Woman killed while crossing Bhiwandi road

A 63-year-old woman who was crossing the road died after being mowed down by a private bus in the Gulzarnagar area of Bhiwandi on Monday at around 2pm when the bus was heading from Gukzar Nagar to Bhiwandi.

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November 27, 2024
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For cop's wrongful arrest, state to pay ₹2L compensation

President's medal awardee cop arrested in 2013 for destroying evidence in a 2009 murder case he investigated

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November 27, 2024
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Hike in steel robberies during conveyance on h'ways; mafia blamed

Steel traders of Navi Mumbai have alleged an increase in highway robberies of steel during transportation that has been causing heavy losses to them.

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November 27, 2024
Greens move NGT to save open space and trees at Pawane
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Greens move NGT to save open space and trees at Pawane

Pleading to save a designated open space with a green patch of over 200 trees from being permitted for commercial development in a chemical zone at Pawane in Navi Mumbai, an environmental group has moved the National Green Tribunal (NGT).

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November 27, 2024
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Rise in respiratory ailments as pollution rises, temp drops

As Mumbai experiences a dip in temperatures, hospitals across the city are witnessing a surge in respiratory ailments, exacerbated by high levels of air pollution.

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November 27, 2024
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City sees this year's 55th cadaver organ donation

The family of a 47-year-old man from Ghatkopar, who was declared brain dead at Dr LH Hiranandani Hospital, donated his lungs and kidneys on Monday.

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November 27, 2024
Pop star priest to ignite youth
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Pop star priest to ignite youth

Australian \"pop star priest\", Father Rob Galea, will perform in Mumbai this weekend as part of a prayer festival at the centuries-old St Anthony's Church in Malwani, Malad, to raise funds for its restoration and expansion.

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November 27, 2024