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Threat to Siddique, Khan: 1 held

Mumbai police have arrested a man from Noida, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly making a threatening call to actor Salman Khan and Bandra (East) MLA Zeeshan Siddique.

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October 30, 2024
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62 flights get hoax bomb threats

The Sahar police have booked an unidentified individual for issuing a hoax bomb threat to as many as 62 flights, including those of IndiGo, Air India and Vistara, on October 28.

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October 30, 2024
Remembering Begum Akhtar, the queen of ghazals
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Remembering Begum Akhtar, the queen of ghazals

Today (October 30) is the 50th death anniversary of Mallika-e-Ghazal Begum Akhtar.

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October 30, 2024
50 tonne of gold sold in city this Dhanteras
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50 tonne of gold sold in city this Dhanteras

Mumbai celebrated Dhanteras on Tuesday, marking the start of Diwali festivities which will end on Kartik Purnima (November 15).

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October 30, 2024
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Beware of anar cracker, says NBC & blames it for 80% of burn cases

The National Burns Centre (NBC) in Airoli has already received two cases of Diwali burns this year.

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October 30, 2024
Danger lurks at CSMT subway
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Danger lurks at CSMT subway

Despite a crackdown by the BMC on illegal firecracker shops, stalls vending pyro guns continue to operate brazenly in the underground subway leading to CSMT.

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October 30, 2024
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Relief for flat buyers after 15-year wait

In a major relief to 17 families who have been waiting to get possession of their flats for 15 years, the consumer forum has ordered the developer to return their booking amounts (Rs3 lakh) along with 12% interest and Rs80,000 to each buyer for mental distress and litigation costs.

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October 30, 2024
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Probe misuse of govt funds for ads

HC asks govt to form 3-member panel; petition was filed by Editors' Forum

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October 30, 2024
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BJP finds it hard to manage disgruntled leaders in Pune

The BJP, traditionally recognised as a party with disciplined cadres, now faces an unexpected challenge in Pune.

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October 30, 2024
Malik files papers as BJP supports his daughter Sana
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Malik files papers as BJP supports his daughter Sana

Former Cabinet minister and NCP leader Nawab Malik officially filed his nomination for the Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar constituency on Tuesday.

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October 30, 2024
Jain goes solo as BJP picks rival Mehta
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Jain goes solo as BJP picks rival Mehta

The BJP on Tuesday ignored sitting MLA Geeta Jain and fielded former legislator Narendra Mehta from the Mira Bhayandar constituency.

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October 30, 2024
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Will act as a bridge between Worlikars and CM, says Deora

Shiv Sena's Milind Deora filed his nominations from the Worli Assembly seat on Tuesday, where he is up against sitting MLA from Shiv Sena (UBT) Aaditya Thackeray.

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October 30, 2024
After a break, Bawankule again in fray
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After a break, Bawankule again in fray

Maharashtra BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Tuesday filed his nomination from Kamptee assembly constituency in Nagpur rural.

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October 30, 2024
Ex-HM Patil backstabbed me by ordering open inquiry: Ajit Pawar
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Ex-HM Patil backstabbed me by ordering open inquiry: Ajit Pawar

RR Patil approved probe against him, claims DyCM

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October 30, 2024
Shaina files nomination from Mumbadevi on Sena ticket
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Shaina files nomination from Mumbadevi on Sena ticket

Shaina NC resigned from the BJP and filed nomination as the candidate of Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena from the Mumbadevi assembly constituency on Tuesday.

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October 30, 2024
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Cong leaves Haider in the lurch, fields Jadhav

Five-term municipal corporator Mohsin Haider filed his nomination as an independent candidate from Andheri West after the Congress party fielded Ashok Jadhav, who lost the election twice from the same constituency.

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October 30, 2024
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Silent Agony: Blind parents keep vigil over their son's body

The story of Kaluva Ramana and Shantikumari is a haunting reminder of age catching up with the frail and the heart-breaking solitude of the elderly.

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October 30, 2024
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150 hurt as Kerala temple fireworks go awry

Eight suffer serious 80% burn injuries, 21 persons in intensive care units, seven on ventilator support and one critically ill

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October 30, 2024
Jail Warden, Cartel, Chemist Cook Up 95 kg Of Meth
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Jail Warden, Cartel, Chemist Cook Up 95 kg Of Meth

Another day, another meth lab - India's oddball coalition strikes again, with Mexico, Mumbai, and Tihar joining forces in the drug trade.

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October 30, 2024
In Baramati, it is family time
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In Baramati, it is family time

Sharad Pawar turns the heat on Ajit

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October 30, 2024
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BRAZIL BACKS OUT OF CHINA ROAD INITIATIVE

In a major setback to China's BRI (Belt and Road Initiative), Brazil has decided against joining Beijing's multi-billion-dollar initiative, thus becoming the second country after India in the BRICS bloc not to endorse the mega project.

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October 30, 2024
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PM widens ambit of health cover for 70+

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has kept his poll promise and extended the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme to all senior citizens who are 70 and above; significantly, there will be no income criteria.

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October 30, 2024
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REBELS IN BJP GLASS HOUSE

The 'party with a difference' is grappling with rebels as much as the Opposition MVA

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October 30, 2024
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Contingency plan to counter fake bomb threats

In response to a sharp increase in bomb threat hoaxes targeting Indian airlines and airports, with more than 350 incidents being reported recently, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has rolled out a bomb threat contingency plan (BTCP), with an advanced layer of security and emergency operation protocol, across all major airports.

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October 30, 2024
US Elections Too Close To Call
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US Elections Too Close To Call

The US presidential race poll is still deadlocked and is set to be one of the closest in history.

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October 29, 2024
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Delhi stadium in mess after Dosanjh's concert

ATHLETES FUME EVEN AS SAI PROMISES QUICK CLEANING

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October 29, 2024
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Retention deadline Oct 31, teams firming up plans

IPL 2025 MEGA AUCTION

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October 29, 2024
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People who stand for long hours should be wary

WORLD STROKE DAY TODAY

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October 29, 2024
Army salutes its dog for its supreme sacrifice
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Army salutes its dog for its supreme sacrifice

PHANTOM WAS CAUGHT IN ENEMY FIRE IN OPERATION

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October 29, 2024
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High-intensity workout more beneficial

Exercising to lose weight? High-intensity physical workouts may be more beneficial, especially for women, according to a study.

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October 29, 2024