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Markets snap five-day rally; settle marginally lower in volatile trade
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Markets snap five-day rally; settle marginally lower in volatile trade

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty ended marginally lower in a highly volatile trade on Friday, snapping their five-day rally, after the Reserve Bank of India kept the policy rate unchanged but sharply cut the FY25 GDP growth forecast.

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December 07, 2024
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India's forex reserves jump USD 1.51 bn to USD 658.091 bn

India's forex reserves increased by USD 1.51 billion to USD 658.091 billion for the week ended November 29, the RBI said on Friday.

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December 07, 2024
CRR cut to boost liquidity, help exporters get credit at easy terms
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CRR cut to boost liquidity, help exporters get credit at easy terms

The RBI's decision to cut Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) will increase liquidity in the system, thereby helping exporters get credit at easy terms, FIEO said on Friday.

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December 07, 2024
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33-yr-old woman killed by lover in Indapur area

A 33-year-old woman was hacked to death allegedly by her paramour in Pune's Indapur tehsil, a police official said on Thursday.

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December 07, 2024
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2 bodies recovered from Pawna Dam

The body of one of the two youths who drowned while kayaking in Pune's Maval tehsil was recovered on Wednesday evening, while the second body was found on Thursday afternoon, a police official said.

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December 07, 2024
CR extends running of Virangana Laxmibai Jhansi Express
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CR extends running of Virangana Laxmibai Jhansi Express

Central Railway will extend the running of following trains on Demand special trains to clear the extra rush of passengers.

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December 07, 2024
SUV hits five vehicles in Pune
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SUV hits five vehicles in Pune

An angry mob allegedly pelted stones at a high-end SUV after it hit at least five vehicles in Pashan area of Pune on Thursday evening, though no one was injured in the incident.

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December 07, 2024
468 turtles rescued and rehabilitated in Bavdhan
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468 turtles rescued and rehabilitated in Bavdhan

In a remarkable conservation effort, 468 turtles were successfully transported to the Bavdhan Transit Treatment Centre (TTC).

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December 07, 2024
Leading MIT Group to global excellence in education
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Leading MIT Group to global excellence in education

Rahul V Karad has made a huge impact on education and society in India through his role as Managing Trustee and Executive President of the Maharashtra Academy of Engineering & Educational Research (MAEER) and the MIT Group of Institutions.

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December 07, 2024
INFRA WOES RISE FOR SINHAGAD RD STRETCH
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INFRA WOES RISE FOR SINHAGAD RD STRETCH

PUNE MATTERS | Stretch between Parvati Bridge and Dandekar Bridge turns into traffic nightmare

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December 07, 2024
Waje pushes for Nashik Road to Dwarka flyover
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Waje pushes for Nashik Road to Dwarka flyover

The long-pending demand for a flyover from Nashik Road to Dwarka Circle on National Highway No. 60 has gained momentum after MP Rajabhau Waje met Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari.

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December 07, 2024
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HC directs release of Nigerians who have served sentence

The Bombay High Court recently ordered the release of two Nigerian nationals, observing that foreign nationals are entitled to the fundamental right to life and liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution of India.

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December 07, 2024
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HC quashes circular on names of charities, trusts

Circular prohibited the use of phrases like 'human rights' in the names of charitable trusts

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December 07, 2024
ED seizes ₹13.5cr alleged to be part of laundered funds
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ED seizes ₹13.5cr alleged to be part of laundered funds

MALEGAON MONEY LAUNDERING | Searches at premises in Ahmedabad, Mumbai reportedly linked to angadia network

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December 07, 2024
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Couple get 10 years in jail for rape of minor

Thane's special Protection of Children Against Sexual Offences Act court has convicted a couple on charges of raping a minor girl, and sentenced them to 10 years' imprisonment.

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December 07, 2024
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Pothole-free dream slows as road concretisation hits block

Despite a year passing since the commencement of the road concretisation project, the BMC has completed only 46km of the planned 324km in Phase 1.

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December 07, 2024
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Man held with ₹60L hydroponic weed: Customs

The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of Airport Customs has arrested a 31-year-old man for allegedly smuggling hydroponic weed worth Rs60 lakh from Bangkok.

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December 07, 2024
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₹1.17 crore fine on developers for violations

In a bid to curb air and noise pollution, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) recently imposed a fine of Rs1.17 crore on developers after inspections revealed violations of the standard operating procedure (SOP) at 78 ongoing construction sites.

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December 07, 2024
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Stone pelting at police team: Five juveniles detained

Eight persons held in total; police are reviewing CCTVs to identify more

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December 07, 2024
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Store workers steal goods worth ₹41 lakh

The Dadar police have registered an FIR against three employees of an electronics store in the Dadar West area for allegedly stealing goods worth Rs41 lakh.

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December 07, 2024
BAPS's Mumbai centre marks 50 years
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BAPS's Mumbai centre marks 50 years

The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan (BAPS) sect will commemorate 50 years of its Mumbai centre with a grand celebration at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad and felicitate one lakh volunteers from around the world associated with the organisation.

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December 07, 2024
3 key bridges to open before monsoon 2025
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3 key bridges to open before monsoon 2025

The long-awaited completion of three crucial railway over bridges (ROBs), which have faced multiple delays, is finally within reach, offering much-needed relief to commuters.

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December 07, 2024
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Locals' drive against robot parking tower gains speed

SAVE HERITAGE MATUNGA | Signature campaign receives 100 endorsements in two days; BMC gets seven days to publicise feasibility report, hold public session

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December 07, 2024
Three bulls die from racing injuries; activists file FIR
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Three bulls die from racing injuries; activists file FIR

Participants often force animals to run by striking them

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December 07, 2024
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Ultra to mark Vijay Diwas

In commemoration of Vijay Diwas, the Army on Friday held 'Vijay Diwas Ultra Marathon' to pay tribute to the sacrifice by the armed forces in the 1971 operation, the defence ministry said.

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December 07, 2024
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Cheating case against director

The metropolitan magistrate court has directed the Bandra police to file an FIR against director Ali Abbas Zafar, co-producer Himanshu Mehra and others for allegedly duping producer Vashu Bhagnani during the making of 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' movie.

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December 07, 2024
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Nothing amiss in death of teen accused: HC

The Bombay High Court (HC) on Friday observed that the demise of 18-year-old Anuj Thapan, an accused in the firing outside actor Salman Khan's residence, does not appear to be a custodial death.

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December 07, 2024
180 years of healing history at JJ Hospital
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180 years of healing history at JJ Hospital

To celebrate 180 years of teaching and healing, Sir JJ Hospital has opened a museum to showcase its rich medical heritage.

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December 07, 2024
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HC raps cops over probe into woman's complaint

The 53-year-old alleges that bank's relationship manager siphoned off ₹3 crore from her account

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December 07, 2024
Dept head responsible too: Prosecution
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Dept head responsible too: Prosecution

While the trial is yet to begin in the 2019 case of Dr Payal Tadvi, who ended her life due to alleged caste-based harassment, the prosecution has sought to implicate her department head Dr Ching Ling.

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December 07, 2024