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Jalna Attackers to Face MCOCA: DCM

Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday told the Maharashtra Legislative Council that those responsible for the torture of an OBC man in Jalna district would not be shielded, and that they would be charged under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA), 1999.

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March 06, 2025
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NTR Memorial Trust to Construct a New Building in Vijayawada

The NTR Memorial Trust is set to establish a state-of-the-art building in Vijayawada.

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March 06, 2025
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₹1,000 Crore Safety Upgrade for East Coast Railway Tracks

East Coast Railway (ECoR) is investing over Rs1,000 crore in safety fencing across its network.

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March 06, 2025
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India Needs Multi-pronged Approach to Tap Quantum Computing Potential

India needs to look at a multi-pronged approach to ensure national security in the quantum computing era as well as have bilateral partnerships for rapid adoption of emerging technologies, according to a NITI Aayog research paper released on Wednesday.

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March 06, 2025
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Court upholds right to protest as fundamental

CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT | Kerala High Court ruled that citizens have a fundamental right to participate in demonstrations

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March 06, 2025
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Assistant Teacher Suspended

An assistant teacher, LB Shailendra Singh Porte, posted at Gumgara Khurd Barati Para in Lakhanpur development block, has been suspended for arriving at school intoxicated and physically assaulting students.

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March 06, 2025
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Tesla Leases Space in BKC

Tesla India Motor & Energy Pvt Ltd has secured office space in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), marking a significant expansion of its presence in the country.

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March 06, 2025
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Under pressure, MBMC puts tree axing on hold

After public outcry and intervention by local legislator and transport minister Pratap Sarnaik, the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) is now contemplating to rollback its plan of cutting down nearly 1,208 trees at the Gyan Jyoti Savitribai Phule Udyan, a sprawling urban forest in the Kanakia area of Mira Road, for the expansion of the sewage treatment plant (STP).

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March 06, 2025
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Revival of 400-yr-old ragas by Jain monk in 'Raagopanishad'

Book, holy classical music album, which claims to heal ailing patients, will be inaugurated on March 8 by CM

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March 06, 2025
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Collins Aerospace Unveils New EDTC

Collins Aerospace, specializing in advanced structures, avionics, interiors, mission systems, and power and control systems, inaugurated its new Engineering Development and Test Centre (EDTC) on Wednesday at the company's North Gate campus in Yelahanka, Bengaluru.

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Reclaim 444 acres of forest land from Air Force: Min
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Reclaim 444 acres of forest land from Air Force: Min

Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre on Wednesday directed officials to reclaim 444.12 acres of forest land currently held by the Indian Air Force in the Peenya plantation and Jarakabande reserved forest area of Bengaluru as per the rules.

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March 06, 2025
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NZ Set Up Summit Clash With India

New Zealand set up a meeting with India in the final of the 2025 Champions Trophy in Dubai after beating South Africa by 50 runs in the second semifinal at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Wednesday.

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Action against drugs can't be at cost of liberty: HC

LEGAL GUARDRAILS | Bench says that officers investigating drug trafficking cases must ensure strict compliance with the law

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March 06, 2025
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Drill Baby Drill: Trump's oil and gas plan to beat inflation

US Energy policy took centre stage during President Donald Trump's Congress address on Tuesday, with his emphatic \"drill baby drill\" approach.

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March 06, 2025
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Air Mysuru's Institution Day Tomorrow

Akashvani Mysuru radio station in-charge SS Umesh on Wednesday said the station has organized a series of programmes under 'Nudi Nada Sangama' as part of its 90th Institution Day celebrations on March 7.

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March 06, 2025
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Sensex jumps 740 points, Nifty breaks 10-day losing streak

Investors become richer by ₹8 lakh crore

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March 06, 2025
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Govt Told To Act Firmly Against Ragging Cases

The Kerala High Court has raised serious concerns about the absence of a robust system to prevent ragging in educational institutions across the state.

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March 06, 2025
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HC Breaks Logjam, Appoints Private Members on Noise Monitoring Panel

With no consensus on the appointment of private members to complete the formation of the noise monitoring committee, the High Court of Bombay at Goa stepped in and appointed two private members to the panel on Wednesday.

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March 06, 2025
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Cyber Cops Bag Bal-Snehi State Award

Two cyber cell officers from the Mira Bhayandar-Vasai Virar (MBVV) Police Commissionerate — police inspector Sujitkumar Gunjkar and police sub inspector Prasad Shenolkar — bagged the Bal-Snehi Award for excellence in capacity building towards spreading mass awareness on the importance of cyber security and safe online practices.

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March 06, 2025
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Govt Approves New Runway

A new runway at Nashik Airport has received government approval.

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March 06, 2025
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Twin Tunnel probe: HC reserves order in MEIL's plea

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday reserved its order on a plea by Megha Engineering Infrastructure Ltd (MEIL), challenging the maintainability of a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by senior journalist V Ravi Prakash, seeking a probe into the Rs16,600.40 crore Twin Tube Road Tunnel project between Borivali and Thane.

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Govt to walk the talk on 70% women in workforce by 2047: Labour Secy

The government will walk the talk on Viksit Bharat by 2047 with 70 per cent women in the workforce, Union Labour Secretary Sumita Dawra said on Wednesday as she highlighted the importance of mentorship for women entrepreneurs.

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Wanted in email fraud, Nigerian held at airport

Complainant had allegedly received a fraudulent email claiming he had won 7.5 L pounds

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March 06, 2025
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DJ operators clash with police, pelts stones, block NH for 4 hrs

GOVT ORDER | Ban on DJ music at weddings

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March 06, 2025
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Real Beats Atletico in Derby

Champions League | Arsenal Romps to Record Away Win at PSV Eindhoven

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March 06, 2025
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Balagopal claims Cong survey predicts third term for LDF

Finance Minister, K. N. Balagopal, has claimed that a secret survey commissioned by the Congress party has predicted the return of the third Pinarayi government in the state.

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March 06, 2025
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Agusta Case: Michel's passport issue

Advocate Aljo K Joseph, representing Christian Michel, a key accused in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam, spoke about the bail conditions imposed on his client.

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March 06, 2025
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Minister Kandula Durgesh pushes for Andhra Pradesh tourism in Berlin

Andhra Pradesh Tourism and Cinematography Minister Kandula Durgesh said on Wednesday that AP tourism is making its mark on the world tourism industry.

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March 06, 2025
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Govt May Amend Act To Give More Teeth To Lokayukta

Lokayukta, state's top anti-corruption watchdog, is pushing for enhanced authority, with the state government considering an amendment to the MP Lokayukt Evam Up-Lokayukt Act, 1981.

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March 06, 2025
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Wife attacks me in dreams: UP constable

In a notice for improper conduct, a Provincial Armed Constabulary constable in UP's Meerut has blamed his wife. \"My wife gives me nightmares, which keep me awake at night and cause delays,\" the constable has said in his response that has gone viral on social media.

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