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Gold Smuggling Syndicate Busted, Woman Arrested
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Gold Smuggling Syndicate Busted, Woman Arrested

Officers of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) have busted a syndicate involved in smuggling gold into India without legal documentation.

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January 01, 2025
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MU Summer Sem Exams to Begin from March 18

The Mumbai University on Tuesday announced the dates for its summer semester examinations, with 1.38 lakh students set to appear across 439 centres.

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January 01, 2025
Bollywood, Shell Cos Nexus Uncovered
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Bollywood, Shell Cos Nexus Uncovered

In a sensational turn of events, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has uncovered a sprawling money laundering nexus allegedly involving the FairPlay betting app, tying it to prominent Bollywood celebrities, talent management companies, and a network of shell firms across diverse industries, including pharmaceuticals, entertainment, fashion, and hospitality.

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January 01, 2025
Smoke scare on BEST e-bus
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Smoke scare on BEST e-bus

A potentially hazardous situation was averted on Tuesday when an electric wet lease bus of BEST Undertaking emitted black smoke after a minor collision near Ansari Chowk.

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January 01, 2025
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Tempo crushes woman against wall in Andheri

A 31-year-old woman was crushed to death against a wall by a tempo in Andheri East on Monday evening.

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January 01, 2025
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Codify Muslim family law

The Bharatiya Muslim Mahila Andolan, a group working to bring reforms in Muslim marriage and divorce laws, has asked the central government to codify Muslim family law.

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January 01, 2025
BMC stop-work notices at 78 construction sites
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BMC stop-work notices at 78 construction sites

Civic authorities crack down on developers in Byculla, Borivali East after 24-hour deadline comes to an end

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January 01, 2025
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Motorcycle rams into 70-yr-old, killing her

A 70-year-old woman lost her life in an accident in Dahisar West on December 29.

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January 01, 2025
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MHADA VP, 12 others booked for assaulting retired policeman

The Kherwadi police have registered a case against MHADA Vice President Sanjeev Jaiswal and 12 unidentified individuals for allegedly assaulting a former police officer (the complainant) and engaging in unlawful assembly.

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January 01, 2025
2025: Jubilee Year of Introspection for Roman Catholics
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2025: Jubilee Year of Introspection for Roman Catholics

In accordance with the announcement of the Roman Catholic Church, which is celebrating 2025 as the jubilee year, Archbishop of Bombay Cardinal Oswald Gracias on Sunday kicked off the commemoration with a special mass at the Holy Name Cathedral, Colaba.

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January 01, 2025
₹12k cr earned: 13-year high for city's real estate
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₹12k cr earned: 13-year high for city's real estate

Mumbai recorded registrations of 1,41,302 properties; 12,518 units sold in December alone

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January 01, 2025
MRI, CT at just ₹10: New diagnostic centre in Matunga
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MRI, CT at just ₹10: New diagnostic centre in Matunga

Yesteryear actor Jeetendra hails move; says tests which burn hole in pocket will be done at a nominal fee

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January 01, 2025
Maha Gains Infamy With Highest Rank; India Saw 84% Rise in Communal Riots
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Maha Gains Infamy With Highest Rank; India Saw 84% Rise in Communal Riots

Study by civil society outfit finds worrying trends; UP and Bihar in tow

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January 01, 2025
IIT-Bombay Develops Affordable Device for Tinnitus Treatment
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IIT-Bombay Develops Affordable Device for Tinnitus Treatment

740 Million People Affected Globally

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January 01, 2025
Mumbaikars! BMC Revives Plan to Hike Water Tax This Fiscal
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Mumbaikars! BMC Revives Plan to Hike Water Tax This Fiscal

BMC plans to hike tax to recover rising costs; same bid was made in 2023, it didn't fructify due to ex-CM Shinde's order

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January 01, 2025
Construct road linking Dadar E-W at earliest
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Construct road linking Dadar E-W at earliest

NGO Chakachak Dadar writes to BMC; says that proposed road will alleviate traffic woes in city's busiest area

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January 01, 2025
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It Is All In Your Hands

An Indore man who had lost both his hands becomes the recipient of a transformative gift, thanks to a brain-dead donor.

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January 01, 2025
Finally, Manipur CM says he is sorry
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Finally, Manipur CM says he is sorry

In year-end apology, N Biren Singh regrets the violence in his state

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January 01, 2025
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Punctured Dreams on Expressway

On December 29, the Samruddhi Mahamarg – the state’s crown jewel of speed and innovation – took a slight detour into chaos.

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January 01, 2025
Travis' 'finger' gesture has cricket buffs upset
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Travis' 'finger' gesture has cricket buffs upset

Australia batter and perpetual India nemesis Travis Head is being pilloried after he made a seemingly vulgar gesture when he got Rishabh Pant to sky a ball to Mitch Marsh in the outfield.

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January 01, 2025
Munde associate Karad surrenders
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Munde associate Karad surrenders

He was wanted in an extortion case linked to the Beed sarpanch's murder

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January 01, 2025
Will 2025 be 'The End' of Bollywood?
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Will 2025 be 'The End' of Bollywood?

Now that I have your attention with that alarmist headline, let's dive into the matter of whether this prophecy will come true.

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January 01, 2025
Noose tightens around Indian nurse in Yemen
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Noose tightens around Indian nurse in Yemen

As the New Year set in, there was gloom in the house of Nimisha Priya, a Kerala nurse who has been sentenced to death in Yemen for murdering her business partner.

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January 01, 2025
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Magnus Carlsen fumes over jeans ban

FIDE OFFICIALS ROBOTS, SAYS WORLD CHESS NO 1

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December 31, 2024
3,000 Special Trains, 560 Ticketing Points
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3,000 Special Trains, 560 Ticketing Points

Railways Ready For Maha Kumbh

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December 31, 2024
India's hopes still alive
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India's hopes still alive

WORLD TEST CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL

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December 31, 2024
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What are the physical symptoms of depression?

Depression not just attacks you emotionally and mentally but also physically.

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December 31, 2024
SpaDeX Mission for In-Space Docking launched successfully
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SpaDeX Mission for In-Space Docking launched successfully

INDIA TO ENTER ELITE CLUB COMPRISING RUSSIA, US, CHINA

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December 31, 2024
Different ways to eat honey for weight loss
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Different ways to eat honey for weight loss

Several means can help promote a healthy weight loss and one such measure is the use of honey. Considered as one of the best ingredients for weight loss, honey can help reduce and burn fat with close to no side effects.

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December 31, 2024
Shardul stars in General Education Academy victory
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Shardul stars in General Education Academy victory

Another brilliant daddy ton from man-of-the-match Shardul Fagare (pic, left) ensured a massive victory for General Education Academy, Chembur, beating opponents Convent of Jesus and Mary by 164 runs at the United Cricket Club, advancing into the next round of the Giles Shield Cricket Tournament.

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December 31, 2024