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Congress promises nationwide campaign for paper ballots

UState Congress state president Nana Patole arrived in Markadwadi village on Tuesday and promised a nationwide campaign along the lines of Bharat Jodo Yatra calling for paper ballots in election.

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December 11, 2024
CCTV footage crucial evidence
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CCTV footage crucial evidence

Police have seized the DVR from the CCTV cameras installed on the bus. An official stated that the footage would help identify passengers who were on board during the accident, and their statements will be recorded.

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December 11, 2024
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MBMC to retest skills of drivers

The test will ensure that drivers are physically fit and are up-to-date on the latest road safety regulations

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December 11, 2024
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GECPL bags contract for Bhakta Niwas at Ayodhya

The Maharashtra government has awarded a contract for the construction of the Maharashtra Bhavan at Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh to Mumbai-based Generic Engineering Construction And Projects Ltd (GECPL) for Rs 119.50 crore.

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December 11, 2024
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'No discrepancies found in VVPAT slips count'

The office of the chief electoral officer (CEO) has clarified that no discrepancies were found in the process of counting Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips in the recently concluded Assembly elections.

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December 11, 2024
Close call for some, fateful day for others
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Close call for some, fateful day for others

On that fateful day in Kurla, some unlucky found themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time, paying the ultimate price and some narrowly escaped the accident.

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December 11, 2024
Govt promises crackdown on panchayats over permissions
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Govt promises crackdown on panchayats over permissions

The government informed the Bombay High Court on Tuesday that it will act against gram panchayats granting \"illegal\" permissions for erecting giant hoardings.

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December 11, 2024
Sena UBT under fire over Narvekar's Babri remark
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Sena UBT under fire over Narvekar's Babri remark

Muslims angry with the party for not asking Milind Narvekar to delete his social media post

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December 11, 2024
HAS BEST LOST 'CONTROL' OF WET LEASE MODEL?
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HAS BEST LOST 'CONTROL' OF WET LEASE MODEL?

Errant driver had little experience in driving electric vehicles; bus was taken on a wet lease; drivers of such buses are supplied by operators

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December 11, 2024
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Judge under SC lens for 'remarks'

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought details from the Allahabad High Court on the controversial remarks of its judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav at a VHP event that drew flak from various quarters for breaching judicial ethics, with Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal threatening an impeachment motion against the judge for his \"hate speech\".

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December 11, 2024
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Bangla fishing vessels seized, 78 on board

The Indian Coast Guard seized two Bangladeshi fishing vessels carrying 78 fishermen on Tuesday for illegal fishing in Indian waters.

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December 11, 2024
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Justice denied, life lost

Tragic case of techie Atul Subash

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December 11, 2024
A glaring example of how we treat fallen heroes
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A glaring example of how we treat fallen heroes

In a world where the spotlight often shines brightest on success, few moments remind us of the fragility of fame quite like the recent viral post featuring Vinod Kambli and Kantibhai Gala at an event to unveil the statue of legendary coach, the late Ramakant Achrekar.

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December 11, 2024
Noori Masjid built in 1839 partially razed
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Noori Masjid built in 1839 partially razed

Authorities on Tuesday carried out a seven-hour demolition drive at the 185-year-old Noori Masjid in Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, as part of a highway widening project on the Banda-Bahraich route.

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December 11, 2024
No-trust move against RS Chair
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No-trust move against RS Chair

For conducting proceedings in an \"extremely partisan manner\"

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December 11, 2024
Naval sub mishap version has no legs
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Naval sub mishap version has no legs

It was for the submarine to avoid collision. It didn't

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December 11, 2024
KEJRIWAL, PAWAR, LALU COALESCE AROUND DIDI
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KEJRIWAL, PAWAR, LALU COALESCE AROUND DIDI

Pawar meets Kejri to discuss INDIA bloc leadership, even as RJD's Lalu Prasad makes similar noises

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December 11, 2024
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State challenges Bhinde's bail

The state government has challenged before the Bombay High Court, the bail granted to Bhavesh Bhinde, the main accused in the Ghatkopar hoarding collapse case, in which 17 persons died.

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December 10, 2024
Tracks set, Mumbaikars await May 2025 rollout
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Tracks set, Mumbaikars await May 2025 rollout

Track laying 100% complete; 90% of other works also done with two metro stations requiring attention

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December 10, 2024
Mithibai College to Host Finanza 2025: A Financial and Entrepreneurial Festival
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Mithibai College to Host Finanza 2025: A Financial and Entrepreneurial Festival

Mithibai College is set to host the 8th global edition of Finanza, a Financial and Entrepreneurial festival, on 11 and 12 December, 2024.

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December 10, 2024
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'No proof of Lawrence's involvement'

In a major twist in the Baba Siddique murder case, the Mumbai police have said that they have, so far, not found any involvement of dreaded gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and that his brother Anmol is running a separate gang.

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December 10, 2024
On cam: Sunil Pal 'abductors' bought jewellery with ransom
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On cam: Sunil Pal 'abductors' bought jewellery with ransom

Shop from where valuables were bought was found with help of digital money trail, say cops

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December 10, 2024
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BMC official arrested for ₹3 lakh bribe

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested a BMC assistant engineer for allegedly accepting a Rs3 lakh bribe from a contractor.

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December 10, 2024
Intense lobbying for ministerial posts
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Intense lobbying for ministerial posts

BJP MLA Ashish Shelar likely to be entrusted with key portfolio; another name being considered is of former health minister Tanaji Sawant from the Shiv Sena

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December 10, 2024
Phone interception rules tweaked; 'privacy in focus'
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Phone interception rules tweaked; 'privacy in focus'

The department of telecommunications (DoT) has issued new guidelines for phone interceptions.

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December 10, 2024
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Mere allegations don't constitute domestic violence

The Bombay High Court (HC) recently observed that mere allegations of harassment or dowry demands cannot amount to cruelty towards the wife under section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

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December 10, 2024
I worked on erotic films, they are not same as porn
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I worked on erotic films, they are not same as porn

ED questions Gehana Vashisht; actor-producer says payment of ₹33L was routed through firm linked to Kundra

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December 10, 2024
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Submit 100-day programme, CM tells babus

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has asked the state administration to prepare and submit a programme for 100 days.

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December 10, 2024
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Stop attack on minorities, Bangladesh mission urged

A delegation of the Muslim religious leaders met officials at the Bangladesh's Deputy High Commissioner in Cuffe Parade on Monday and expressed their concerns about the attacks on Hindus and other religious minorities in the neighboring country after the new regime took charge.

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December 10, 2024
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Govt sails through trust vote

Five days after assuming office, the Mahayuti alliance government in Maharashtra led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday comfortably won a confidence vote in the state assembly.

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December 10, 2024