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Attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh condemned
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Attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh condemned

\"The attacks on Hindus and minorities in Bangladesh are condemned. The Union government should take immediate action to protect the Hindus and give asylum to them in India,\" demanded the Mahant of the Sasala Ashram, Ramgiri Maharaj.

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December 12, 2024
Plots for martyrs' families
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Plots for martyrs' families

FOR THE HEROES | Defence colony planned in Jalgaon for 200 eligible soldiers

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December 12, 2024
ZP CEO conducts dist work review
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ZP CEO conducts dist work review

Zilla Parishad's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ashima Mittal reviewed the ongoing work under various departments of the Zilla Parishad and the work of all the panchayat samitis in the district.

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December 12, 2024
Tension prevails over desecration
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Tension prevails over desecration

PARBHANI | A mob attacked one of the accused

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December 12, 2024
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'Shh...Pune is reading' held

The \"Shh... Pune is reading\" initiative, aimed at promoting a city-wide reading culture, was held on Wednesday.

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December 12, 2024
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PMC to level 1.5k uneven drainage covers by Jan 15

The decision comes after numerous complaints raised by the residents regarding the uneven lids, causing hardships and risks

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December 12, 2024
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MLA distributes pedha to voters

Newly-elected Kasba MLA Hemant Rasane, in a unique gesture to thank the voters of his constituency following his resounding victory in the assembly elections, distributed pedha to all the voters in the Kasba Assembly Constituency and expressed his gratitude through a leaflet.

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December 12, 2024
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Four held for Wagh's murder

Four persons have been arrested in connection with the abduction and murder of BJP MLC Yogesh Tilekar's uncle, police said on Wednesday, adding that the crime seemed to have resulted from personal enmity.

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December 12, 2024
Wavar introduces IPM-based pest control solution
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Wavar introduces IPM-based pest control solution

Wavar, a leader in sustainable agricultural innovation, has introduced Wavar Jadugar, a revolutionary product designed to transform how Indian farmers manage pest challenges.

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December 12, 2024
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PCMC introduces GRAP to combat air pollution

Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has launched the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to combat air pollution in the city.

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December 12, 2024
Birthday event organiser booked for public nuisance
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Birthday event organiser booked for public nuisance

A case has been registered against the organiser of a birthday event in Pimpri Chinchwad in Pune district for allegedly flouting noise and environmental norms and causing public nuisance, police said on Tuesday.

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December 12, 2024
'Ultra Marathon' heads towards Kolhapur
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'Ultra Marathon' heads towards Kolhapur

The Vijay Diwas Ultra Marathon continued its historic journey with a ceremonial flag-off from the Cavalry Tank Museum in Ahilyanagar on Wednesday, heading towards Kolhapur.

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December 12, 2024
Nepal's Army Chief to visit Pune on Friday
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Nepal's Army Chief to visit Pune on Friday

Nepal's Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Ashok Raj Sigdel, is set to visit Pune tomorrow, Dec 13, as part of his official trip to India.

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December 12, 2024
MSRTC TO ADD MORE E-BUSES TO PUNE FLEET
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MSRTC TO ADD MORE E-BUSES TO PUNE FLEET

E-SHIVAI | 200 new e-buses for Pune division. Four new e-bus charging stations are to be also added soon in Pune

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December 12, 2024
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Microsoft offers top package of ₹54 lakh

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Mumbai has successfully concluded the first phase of its placement season for the 2025 batch, marking a significant milestone since achieving IIM status. Microsoft emerged as the top recruiter, offering the highest annual package of Rs54 lakh.

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December 12, 2024
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Court extends custody of suspect till January 16

A special PMLA court has extended custody of Surat-based Vasim Bhesaniya, arrested in connection with the Malegaon money laundering case, till December 16, observing that there is a need to identify the other accused in the case.

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December 12, 2024
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TMC recovers ₹59.4cr in water bill arrears

The Thane Municipal Corporation has started a recovery campaign for water arrears across the city and collected Rs59.43 crore so far.

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December 12, 2024
MP inspects concreting work in suburbs
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MP inspects concreting work in suburbs

Mumbai BJP president and MLA Ashish Shelar recently raised concerns about the substandard quality of materials used for concreting roads.

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December 12, 2024
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No police cover for live-in couple

The judges also expressed concern over the misuse of the state's resources for individual choices

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December 12, 2024
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Lulu Malls assures HC on music licence

The Bombay High Court has accepted an assurance from Lulu International Shopping Malls that it will obtain a licence from Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL) before using copyrighted sound recordings at events held on its premises.

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December 12, 2024
400 animals saved from slaughter get new home at shelter
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400 animals saved from slaughter get new home at shelter

Around 400 animals rescued from being slaughtered at the world's largest animal sacrifice ritual at Nepal's Gadhimai Temple will receive shelter at Vantara, India's largest animal rehabilitation centre.

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December 12, 2024
₹1,000 crore scam may have terror link: Probe
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₹1,000 crore scam may have terror link: Probe

MALEGAON MONEY LAUNDERING | ED identifies network of 250 shell and benami firms across 21 states linked to case

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December 12, 2024
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7-year-old boy dies after falling into pit

A 7-year-old boy died after falling into a pit dug for construction in Sector 5 of Koparkhairane in navi Mumbai on Wednesday evening.

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December 12, 2024
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CIDCO seizes 14 illegal dumpers

A City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra (CIDCO) team, with the assistance of traffic police, conducted an operation in Ulwe to seize 14 dumpers that had arrived illegally to dump debris in an open space owned by the CIDCO.

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December 12, 2024
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Cinema building catches fire, no injuries

A fire broke out at the Silver Cinema building in Grant Road (East) on Tuesday night.

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December 12, 2024
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Woman dead, husband & son injured in Malad slab collapse

A 46-year-old woman died when part of her house slab collapsed in Ram Nagar, Malad West, on Wednesday morning.

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December 12, 2024
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4k women survivors of violence, survey finds

Report says beyond physical violence, women in Mumbai often faced emotional and economic abuse

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December 12, 2024
Bandra Fort conservation under archaeology dept scrutiny
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Bandra Fort conservation under archaeology dept scrutiny

Residents lamented that the revamp violated the law prohibiting removal, alteration, and defacement of any protected monument

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December 12, 2024
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2 held in Navi Mumbai for multiple thefts; one booked 63 times earlier

The Central Unit of Navi Mumbai crime branch has arrested a 33-year-old man involved in around 63 theft cases and his accomplice who committed nine cases with the former.

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December 12, 2024
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CIDCO's housing scheme draws 1 lakh applications

CIDCO's 'My Preferred CIDCO Home' mass housing scheme of 26,000 tenements has drawn one lakh applications as of Wednesday.

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December 12, 2024